tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41692773324021990712024-02-06T20:51:31.015-08:00kevin worman designsKevin Wormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900765601768714828noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169277332402199071.post-32406754777437128532013-07-05T07:38:00.000-07:002013-07-05T07:38:16.293-07:00Designing A Functional Island<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The luxury of having an island in the kitchen can bring
added storage, prep space, an eating area and gives the home owner a chance to
add interest to their home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are 3
important principles to consider when planning the most efficient island for
your space.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Determine the Primary Function of Your Island:<o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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help decide what your island’s main purpose should be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a given that the island will provide
extra countertop space for food preparation but it should also provide a
storage solution for another specific need as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, it is commonly used for storage
of non-consumable items such as pots/pans and large bowls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if you plan to have your sink in the
island, it could be beneficial to integrate the dishwasher and a
garbage/recycling area to create a centralized cleaning zone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Planning the shape of your island is very important to
maximizing its functionality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its shape
should complement and leverage the shape and size of your space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5424943321_a0542af6a6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Traditional (22)" border="0" class="featured-image" height="292" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5424943321_a0542af6a6.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The island is often seen as a centerpiece in the home,
especially in an open concept floor plan, and while adding angles to an island
may add interest to your space, it may not get the functionality that it could
from a rectangular shaped island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Angled
islands will use more floor area than a rectangular shaped island and angled
cabinets will limit the quantity and shape of the items you can store
inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If an angled island is
desirable, first be sure that your storage needs have been met and that it will
not interfere with traffic flow in the home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The kitchen is the heart of the home and a common place for
entertaining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most islands, these days,
incorporate an eating area of some kind where guests can sit, have a drink,
have a snack or maybe even a full meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Many islands over recent years have been designed with a
raised eating bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a 12-15” deep
countertop raised about 6” above the main countertop at the back of the island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The advantages to this concept are that it
can add interest to the island and it hides some of the mess on the main level that
often results from food prep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
going to a multi-tiered island will not give you as much functionality as an
island with a single level countertop that has an extended overhang.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keeping the countertop at one level and extending the depth
by the same 12-15” that the raised top has, will enable the cook to prepare
food on a full 3’ deep island versus the 2’ depth that the raised bar top
results in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also allows those seated
at the island a little more space to maneuver and no risk of anything falling
off the back edge of the countertop surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is also a much more convenient space to use for serving buffet style
food when entertaining a large group of guests.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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So I've given you my take on what modern European design is and my prediction on its future. In the final post of this 3 part series, I am going to introduce you to Superior Cabinets sexy new "Urban Line". Keeping in mind the 4 key components shared in my previous post, our main goals for this product set were:</div>
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<strong>1. Quality:</strong></div>
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We found a door supplier that could produce an MDF door with a polyurethane gloss finish option. The doors are offered painted, wrapped in a GreenLam (laminate) or an engineered skin. We have offered all 3 as options in this product set, each available in either high gloss or matte finishes.</div>
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<u>Giorgio's Collection:</u></div>
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<u>Rocco's Collection:</u></div>
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MDF core with GreenLam laminate</div>
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<u>Stefano's Collection:</u></div>
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MDF Core with Exotic Veneer (engineered wood skin)</div>
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To stay true to the European kitchen, we needed high functionality, updated technology and minimalistic design sense. Here are just a few of the features we included or added into the Urban Line:</div>
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-We added 3 different vertical lift door options.</div>
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-Soft Close Drawers/Doors are standard.</div>
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-Warm and cool LED lighting options added.</div>
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-New cabinets that reduce lines and maintain line consistency throughout the kitchen:</div>
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<strong>3. Affordability:</strong><br />
There is a large gap in the market for this type of product. There is the low end which often features a Thermofoil (plastic) wrapped door and then there is the high end which is typically brought in from overseas. <br />
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The Urban Line product set will price out very comparable to much of our current, more traditional wood product lines.</div>
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Superior Cabinets has filled the gap for those that appreciate this design genre but aren't prepared to spend on the enormous price tag demanded by European manufacturers and are unwilling to accept a low quality replica.</div>
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Thank you for following my 3 part series on Modern European Kitchens. For more information regarding this product or other products by Superior Cabinets, please follow the link: <a href="http://www.superiorcabinets.ca/">http://www.superiorcabinets.ca/</a><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Part 2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What Defines “Modern European”?</span></u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In Canada, we refer to this design style as “Ultra Modern”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ironically, in Europe, it is the norm and has been for some time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are four main components to a “Modern European” kitchen:</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1. </span></span>It is functional:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The kitchen work triangle is now a concept of the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kitchen is now being split into 5 zones that focus on particular activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Created by European hardware manufacturer, BLUM, the “Dynamic Space” concept includes a Preparation Zone, Cleaning Zone, Cooking Zone, Non-consumable Zone and a Consumable Zone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kitchen is designed in a way that encourages the cook to work in stations and keep the kitchen organized in a more practical way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This kitchen style is made for the consumer that appreciates simplicity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps the most important idea in achieving a modern European look is eliminating as many lines in the kitchen as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get rid of the clutter and the tacky decorations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gone are the decorative mouldings, corbels and intricate door profiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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In the last of this 3 part series on European kitchen design, I will showcase Superior Cabinets "Urban Line" and how we are achieving this European look for the North American lifestyle. Stay tuned....</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">European kitchen design is slowly gaining a presence in the North American market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it fights resistance from our traditional Canadian culture, many of today’s home buyers are desperate to break away from the norm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They want something different…. something “cool”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But is this design trend going to last?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it a fad or is it the future?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am not an expert on European lifestyle, however, during my time in a product research position at Superior Cabinets, I was given the task of developing a product set mimicking that modern European look but accommodating the Canadian lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have called it the “Urban Line”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I began by researching the culture, values and daily lifestyle of Europeans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few key things I learned:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While their lifestyle may be quite different from the North American way, there is no questioning that Europe is the leader in technology, fashion and design.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are the best in the world at simply making things look good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Europe consistently sets the trends and what is popular there eventually becomes popular around the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In spite of the cultural differences, we all share the desire to have pretty things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The look that Europe has established is very attractive to many of us westerners. If there is any questioning that, one only has to acknowledge the success of a certain well-known European furniture company that has been making huge profits selling in North America for years (we all know the one).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why is it so successful?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is affordable, it is different and it has been viewed as a niche market that no one else has targeted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In my time in the kitchen industry, many people have expressed admiration for this design style but fear that it may not be a timeless look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There may be a day when a new trend is created but don’t expect this European look to go away anytime soon, especially with the new generation of home buyers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The modern European kitchen can meet the needs of the person that wants the freshest look in a new house or the most functional application for a minimalistic lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my personal opinion, this look is just beginning to be accepted in Canada and has a long life ahead of it.</span></div>
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Maximizing the space in a kitchen corner has always had its challenges. Corner cabinets often result in deep, large spaces that require you to nearly crawl inside of the cabinet to access some of those commonly used items. Even the typical lazy susan can make things difficult as items often fall off the turning shelf and get stuck in behind, leaving you, once again, on your hands and knees manoevering around that awkward spinning shelf to retrieve your items.</div>
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Unlike the typical lazy susan, this "Twin Corner Lazy Susan" rotates completely to come out of the cabinet once again giving you full access to your cooking tools and eliminating the need to reach inside the cabinet.<br />
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From October 14th-16th, Superior Cabinets showcased its new Closet Line at the "It's a Woman's World" tradeshow at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon. While Superior's goal is to be a world class kitchen manufacturer, we also want to be a complete home solutions provider... a one stop shop, enabling the customer to work with one supplier throughout their project. The launching of a Closet Line is just another step towards our goal.<br />
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Our Closet Line products officially launch this month. Here are a few photo's of our showroom display just installed. Many new gizmo's available to help organize your space inculding wire baskets, laundry hampers, belt/scarf/tie racks, jewelry drawers and even a roll out ironing board!</div>
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