Butterfly Effect II (4)

(Source : From Butterfly Effect II movie

Because I Said So (4)

(Source : From Because I Said So movie)

The Martian Child (4)

(Source : From The Martian Child movie)

Muoi (2)

An outdoor kitchen and dinning room ?
Nice..
(Source : From Muoi movie)

You, Me and Dupree (3)

One of my favourite reference for my future kitchen..
(Source : From You, Me and Dupree movie)

The Martian Child (3)

Another kitchen's reference :)
(Source : From The Martian Child movie)

Closer (2)

Different types of glass, you should have those..

A very simple kitchen's reference..

Need your recipe books near you when you are in the kitchen ?
(Source : From Closer movie)

SMALL KITCHEN STORAGE TIPS

When I think of what I REALLY use in my good-sized kitchen on Long Island with the important disclaimer that I am probably an average cook, average being defined as a GOOD cook (of course!) and one who enjoys cooking, but perhaps not one who cooks with abandon on a frequent basis, needing a batterie de cuisine my disposal at any given moment, it is helpful to get perspective on what one THINKS one needs, which may be different than every-day habits. That was a run-on sentence if I've ever seen one....yeeesh!

Point being...some back to basics thoughts for small kitchen storage planning:

1. Be honest with yourself...what do you really need, what will you really use in regard to cooking equipment?

2. If you want the bread maker and the rice cooker, can they be stored elsewhere in the apartment/home if there is no room in the immediate kitchen area? I don't want you to do without it, but consider alternative storage places...like under the bed or in a closet if you need to.

3. Counter space rules in a small kitchen. It sounds obvious but bears repeating: Put as much away or on shelves as possible to keep your countertops clear. I think all of us are surprised at how quickly we get used to items accumulating on our countertops.

4. If possible, put the paper towel holder on the sink cabinet door as well as a basket for the liquid soap and sponge. A pull out towel rack can be fitted in a very small space in the sink cabinet as well.

5. Periodically, every few months, take stock of your pantry items and organize them. You will be more likely to use those items which previously could not be seen and not buy duplicates. Organize them as to size or type, whatever works.

6. Do the same for the refrigerator. You are less likely to buy those extra condiments if the refrigerator is well organized. Organize by size or type.

7. Think about removing pantry food items and storing them the new old-fashioned way to save on storage space - in Tupperware type containers. Also check out Rubbermaid and the Container Store.

8. Everything should have a home. Again, it seems obvious, but the home for all items and categories of items should be clear and obvious so accessibility is quick and efficient.

9. Have a nearby closet? Use the inside door as a spice rack, hanging spot for pots on a wire grid, flat pans, or other tools for easy access.

10. Organize pots on this handy item, the Pantree. Use roll out shelves were possible in base cabinets. A Pantree on a roll out shelf sounds great to me!

This is not meant to encourage you to pack in all the storage you can in your kitchen. Just as in any size kitchen, I want you to carefully consider, probably more so than one would in a large kitchen, the equal importance of aesthetics. If a bit of storage needs to be sacrificed for a decorative item like a painting or shelf with a few items for display, make that sacrifice, please! I want you to be surrounded with a meaningful and aesthetically pleasing kitchen interior. I cannot overstate my opinion on this. A small kitchen should not be solely utilitarian....just because it is space challeneged. You deserve both, aesthetics in regard to personal decoration AND function!

(Source : www.thekitchendesigner.org)

If Only (2)

The other side of the kitchen..

I love the clock.. match to the kitchen theme.. simple..
(Source : From If Only movie)

If Only (1)

Another kitchen design references.. Hehe, I just love a nice kitchen
(Source : From If Only movie)

The Martian Child (2)

A nice kitchen ? That's what i like.. and this movie show me one..
(Source : From The Martian Child movie)

KITCHEN DESIGN TIPS

Planning a kitchen design, whether a remodel or new construction can be a Herculean task filled with many more decisions than you ever thought possible. To complicate matters, people sometimes buy into myths about kitchen planning that can cost you the look or function you really desire. Here are some common misconceptions on kitchen design and planning.

The dishwasher location: Conventional wisdom says if you are right handed then it belongs on the right side of the sink. Simple,right? Wrong! It can be on either side but most people become used to it on one side or the other and that is just preference. I like to put it where it works best for the design and accessibility to storage. And while on the subject, please disregard the raised dishwasher idea that came and went as fast as platform sneakers. Raising a dishwasher sounds good in theory but think about how silly it would look and function having the counter right next to your sink raised 6 inches or so? Sort of like, hmmm, platform sneakers!

The trash pullout next to the sink: If you are dreaming of a well appointed kitchen, place this nifty feature high on your list of “must haves”. But, don’t be locked into placing it by the sink which is the default location of most designers and architects. Place it where you are doing the most prep work…where you need to swoosh scraps and debris. A bonus is to put it close enough for other people to access it without bothering the cook’s flow of work.

Marble counters won’t work: Yes, heavy sigh ,it is more maintenance than some other materials. So is a foreign import car. Does not keep people away from them does it? Marble has been around for centuries and is a classic choice. It is a beautiful, organic and living material than can be used in kitchens or bathrooms .Honed is best for not showing acidic etching and yes, it does need to be resealed periodically. And that is as easy as wiping down your tops after a meal. Don’t be a wimp. If you love it, use it.

Raised bar hides “the kitchen”: If you prefer a raised bar on your island over a single height island, usually this is just personal choice, although some designs work better one way or the other. Just don’t say it is because it hides anything in the sink or on the cooktop. How much can you hide behind 6 inches? Make the decision based on what works for the space not because you think you are fooling anyone into believing your dirty dishes are not really in the sink.

Break out of the work triangle: Simply, kitchens have evolved into a multi-dimensional aspect of the home. We do not live as we did in the ’50’s when the work triangle was determined to be the arbiter of all good kitchen design. Better, contemplate the ergonomics of how you move about the space. To quote my favorite designer, Johnny Grey, “The working triangle is a very limited and out of date concept”. A point to point path is good common sense but today you are better off thinking of dedicated work areas and targeted storage. Basically, what are you doing and where? And who might be in the space with you?

Flooring: The chicken and the egg debate. What goes in first? The floor or the cabinetry? Put the floor down first in almost every application. There. I said it. Let the feathers fly!. Insist on this if you want a well executed kitchen plan with no transition issues that molding has to try and cover. And, if you are in the middle of a remodel right now and you are keeping existing floors…bet you wished they were underneath your cabinets don’t you?

(Article source : www.kitchendetails.wordpress.com)

Because I Said So (1)

Do you love to cook.. and need a kitchen with a complete storage? Watch this movie, and find out how Mandy arrange her kitchen..

(Source : From Because I Said So movie)




FAUCET TYPES

1. Single control kitchen fauchet without deckplate.
2. Single kitchen fauchet with deckplate or single kitchen fauchet with sprayer on deckplate.
3. Two handle kitchen fauchet.
4. Two handle kitchen fauchet with sprayer.
5. Single control kitchen fauchet with deckplate and sprayer.

Alvin And The Chipmunks (2)

The right side of the kitchen (in audience point of view - When you are watching the movie)

The left side of the kitchen (in audience point of view - When you are watching the movie)

(Pict : From Alvin And The Chipmunks movie)

Alvin And The Chipmunks (1)

The kitchen is kinda small, but its enough for you that are single
or the young married couple with max 1 children, maybe ?
Figure it while you watching the movie

(Pict : From Alvin And The Chipmunks movie)




TIPS FOR KITCHEN'S IMPROVMENTS

1. Nothing too dark, nothing too light.
Add some ornament / accesory colour, like red, orange and yellows.

2. Great lighting fixtures or have a sunshine ceilling.

3. Cheap but great flooring, such as linoleum, tiles or bamboo and cork. No Carpet !!!

4. Inexpensive laminates for the countertops.

5. Painted cupboards and drawers.

6. Stainless steel sink and faucet taps could be a good investments.

7. Updated appliances.

8. Kitchen Island for some extra work space.

9. Tidy, clean and inviting kitchen eat area. No too many chairs.