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Unique Kitchen Cabinet Storage

Here are a few unique kitchen cabinet storage ideas to make your kitchen more functional and hide some common kitchen clutter:

Electrical outlets added to charge and hide devices

Electrical outlets added to charge and hide devices

Cherry Hill kitchen design and remodel

Cherry Hill kitchen features roll out trays in base cabinet to store pots and pans.

Upper Providence, PA kitchens

Kitchen Aid mixers can be concealed into a cabinet and even placed onto a lift. Included in this mixer lift is storage for cook books!

Marple Newtown kitchen remodel

Large pantry with roll out trays to organize items.

spice storage in kitchen

Spice Rack in Base Cabinet Cherry Hill Kitchen

Message Center in kitchen

Message Center in kitchen

Trash concealed in Wayne, PA kitchen

Want to hide the trash cans in your kitchen?

Kitchen storage in cabinets Bryn Mawr, PA

Tilt down storage at kitchen sink for sponges and wash rags.

Creating Storage Solutions for Technology

Message Center in kitchen

Message Center in Kitchen Wayne, PA

Welcome to the age of technology!  Oh, you have been here for a while?  So you must also have charger wires everywhere for mobile devices and other clutter related to the wireless world?  Well we have come up with a few simple ideas to consider when designing and remodeling your kitchen.

Conceal outlets in cabinets:  the picture above and below shows two ways to hide those wires needed to charge devices.  We all put them in our kitchen in the same spot (usually on the counter) so we don’t forget where they are.  Imagine your new kitchen having that spot in a cabinet and hidden.

Create a “Drop Zone”:  “Drop Zone” is a modern day buzz word.  It literally means a spot to drop anything you walk with in your hands.  For most of us, this in the countertop or mud room bench or dining room table…wherever we  can land these items safely and be able to find quickly.  With smart design, this “Drop Zone” can be incorporated into your cabinetry.  It can be a life changing decision!

mud room drop zone

Mud Room Drop Zone

pantry drop zone

Use slim end of run pantry to create a mobile device charging station, message center and hanging storage.

Baskets and Cubbies:  sounds simple, but is it really?  If you plan for certain sized baskets and create cubbies that meet your daily life, it is simple.  Baskets in a cubby are easily accessible and hide the mail, extra plugs, ear buds, etc.  Cubbies work great for shoes, umbrellas and other bulky items.  Don’t forget hooks too!  You can hang school bags, jackets and even you purse.  Grab and go!

Picking a Paint Finish…made easy!

Here’s what you need to know about four main paint finishes, there are 4 basic sheens:  flat, eggshell, semi-gloss, and gloss.  Below is a list of the best bets for where to use them in your home. But please  remember: There are no set rules for how certain paint colors look in each finish; that decision is totally up to you!

Flat:  also may be referred to as “matte”.  This sheen has the least amount of shine.  It is also the least resistant to stains and harder to clean.  It does cover cracks and imperfections well and is a good option for textured walls.  Plan to use this finish in lower traffic areas like a formal dining room and it is perfect on ceilings.Kitchen Wayne 1-25-13-4

Eggshell:  also may be referred to as “satin”.  You really can not go wrong with an eggshell paint.  It resists stains better than a flat paint, wipes clean easily, it also has a little more luster and shine than a flat paint.  We use this in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas….everywhere!cordes7

Semi-Gloss:  this is a tough paint and will show less wear than flat or eggshell.  It reflects more and will show imperfections in the wall more than the aforementioned finishes.  We use this solely on trim work, mouldings and doors.

Eggshell blue paint in desk area

Eggshell blue paint in desk area

Gloss:  shiny and a good choice only on trim and furniture.  If you are going for a “glam” look, you can try this on the walls.  We have not done that yet, so if you do, please send us pictures!

Top 10 Kitchen Cleaning Secrets

Here is a list of our Top Ten Kitchen Cleaning SECRETS:

  1. Microwave interior:  place 5-7 wet paper towels in the microwave.  Run the appliance on high for 3-5 minutes.  The steam from the paper towels will soften grim.  Once the towels cool, wipe down the interior!
  2. Garbage Disposal:   to disinfect and give your garbage disposal a deep clean, grid a dozen ice cubes made of equal parts water and vinegar.
  3. Stone Countertop Stains:  to remove most coffee or juice stains use a little hydrogen peroxide in water, plus a few drops of ammonia.
  4. Tile Backsplash:  to get a like new feel for your backsplash tiles, mix half a cup of baking soda into two gallons of water. Then scrub with a sponge.
  5. Wood Floors:   in a bucket, mix nine parts warm water with 1 part white vinegar and mop to make the floor shine like new.
  6. Oven Glass:  please  refer to:  the ask anna blog for this one!  It is a great tip!
  7.  Dish Towels:  to get rid of a mildew smell wash them, in the washer, with hot water and some white vinegar…only.  Then dryer sheet dry them.
  8. Stove Burners:  Take about 1/4 cup of ammonia and seal it up with one of the burners in a large ziploc bag.  You only need a little ammonia in the bag.  You are not trying to soak the burner… you just want to seal it up with the ammonia fumes.  Let it sit over night (outside) on a cookie sheet.  The next day, wipe them down with a sponge.
  9. Stainless Steel Sink:  sprinkle baking soda in the sink and with a warm wet sponge “buff” in a circular motion the sink.  Rinse.
  10. Stainless Steel Appliances:  warm water on a sponge and cream of tartar.  Wipe with a white towel after.