kitchen issue 2

2 Global Decor

The kitchen is today’sliving room; the heart of the home.

At AyA we believe that agreat kitchen starts with you.Every AyA kitchen is designed and made just for you. Unlike other kitchenmanufacturers we don’t assemble from stock, we produce a unique kitchen for each and every customer. You get the best of both worlds – the personalisation of a custom kitchen with the value and quality that comes from a 150,000 sq ft state-of-the-art production facility.

AyA is committed to staying on the cutting edge of design and providing thebest customer service experience possible. A lot of things have changedsince AyA opened its doors back in 2001: technology, styles, materials, newlocations and much more, but the one thing that never changes is ourdedication to delivering exceptional value and customer service.

By combining old world craftsmanship and attention to detail with high techmanufacturing processes AyA offers innovative, quality cabinetry atcompetitive, manufacturer direct prices. Discover how AyA’s incomparableselection of colours, styles and accessories can help you create your ultimate living space.

GLOBAL DÉCOR CENTRE LTD.DSM Warehouse Complex, Pacific Avenue, Point LisasTel: (868) 679-8953 E-mail: [email protected]

3Global Decor

WhereSo you've decided it's time to create your

dream kitchen but you don't know where tobegin. Don't worry it's easy and also the mostenjoyable part of the project.

Create a kitchen wish list file. This will help youcommunicate clearly your wants and desires toyour kitchen designer. Magazine cutouts, printedpictures from the internet, and the rough meas-urements of the existing space are all key compo-nents to the file. Samples of cabinet finishes,counter top materials, flooring, backsplash tiles,paint samples and any materials or images thatare an inspiration for the vision will assist in creat-ing a smooth design and renovation process. Things to

think about

AYAAdvantage

Working witha budget Is the current eating space

sufficient for your family’sneeds?• Do you require more space

than you have right now?• Do you have enough storage

space?• Does the placement of

your appliances make cookingefficient?

• Is there enough counter space?• Does your kitchen require more

than just cabinetry? ie-a desk for a computer

• How many people are typicallyin the kitchen at once?

• Are there any safety needs that should be considered forsmall children or others in yourhome?

There are many items which need to be consideredbefore undertaking a major home renovation. Thecost of cabinetry is only one aspect of the totalamount depending on what is required. It is importantto set your budget for the entire space allottingamounts to each element-cabinetry, appliances, floor-ing, paint, structural-if necessary etc. AyA means de-sign and our professional in house designers will workwith you to develop a plan that will fit your style andbudget. It is highly recommended that you work witha contractor to co-ordinate various trades that maybe involved in your renovation. You may require anelectrician, plumber, tile installer, painter etc. Theseare all materials and trades that need to be consid-ered when setting your budget.

For those looking to add a little extraoomph to their kitchen, AyA offers a vari-ety of different options to help upgradeyour space. Not to be confused with ac-cessories or ornamentation, upgradesapply strictly to how the kitchen is built(boxes, doors, drawers, hinges & fin-ishes). Below are just a few of our topchoices for upgrading your kitchen.

DRAWER SELECTIONSAyA customers have a choice of four op-tions when it comes to drawers: stan-dard, European double-walled, plywood orsolid beech dovetail. For a contemporaryEuropean look, our European double-walled drawer system has an anti-slammechanism and full extension rollers thatallow total interior access. Both wooddovetail drawer option run on state-of-the-art European antislam slides for oper-ational excellence with the elegance ofwood.

SOFT CLOSE DOORS AND DRAWERS The soft close revolution has moved intoa new phase with the introductionof softclose hinges. AyA’s integrated soft closehinge is a must have item in any kitchen.They have an invisible and completely in-tegrated anti-slam mechanism that en-sures a soft, gentle close and also worksas a safety feature with children.Each of AyA’s upgraded drawer systemsalso feature a soft-close mechanism thatgently pulls the drawer in the last 4-5inches, in slow motion, to a completeclose. Silent and sturdy, these drawersare some of AyA’s most popular up-grades.

Design

As pioneers of mass customization,AyA’s state-of-the-art cabinetmanufacturing facility enables usto produce the range of productand attention to detail demandedby the finest builders and designerswhile offering the quality and savingsthat result from producing on a massscale for customers across NorthAmerica.

Our ability to tailor make each andevery customer’s order, combinedwith turnkey service, starting withsuperior in-house designers throughto professional installation, meansAyA provides an unsurpassed levelof service to all of our customers.

This is the AyA Advantage.

Is there anything about the existingspace that you will miss? You are reno-vating for a reason, but there may besome things that you still enjoy aboutyour work space. Make sure to determine the main rea-son for renovation be it aesthetics orfunctionality to make sure that yournew kitchen meets your expectations.

beginto

Ask yourself

all exposed gables for wood doorstyles are matching wood veneer

all four cabinet front edges are colour coordinated PVC

100% melamine interior

dowel & glue cabinet construction

clip on hinges including 3rd hinge on 42” wall cabinets

3/4 depth base cabinet shelves

backing on all cabinets including sink cabinets

steel drawer box with 5/8” bottom

base cabinets on adjustable legs

clip on veneer toe kick with mitred and glued corners

20 standard handles and knobs

HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS ARESTANDARDSince the cabinetry makes the kitchen, AyA raisesthe bar by utilizing only high quality components. EUROPEAN

HINGESClip on, concealed European hinges with110º opening and sixway adjustment allowfor easy removal ofdoors for virtually ef-fortless interior cleaning or shelf adjustment.

DRAWERS -STRONG & SILENTAyA’s standard drawersystem has a durablemelamine 5/8” bottomwith metal sides runningon self closing slides.These drawers will notbind or warp providingtotal ease of operation.

FRAMELESSCONSTRUCTIONAyA cabinets maxi-mize interior storageand easy access withframeless, modularconstruction. Interiormelamine gables andshelves are stain andmoisture-resistantand never require re-finishing.

FURNITURE FINISHESA broad range of lowluster, environmentallyfriendly finishes, allwith AyA’s exclusiveUV cured topcoat. This ensures non-fad-ing, hard wearing cabinet doors for thelong term.

A LEG UPBehind the traditional toekick gracing the bottomof AyA’s cabinets are en-gineered,adjustable legs. Woodcomponents are raisedabove floor level, minimiz-ing potential waterdamage to cabinetry.

FLUID COLOUR -INSIDE & OUTAll AyA wood doorcabinets have match-ing veneer finishedends. In addition, inte-rior cabinetedges are colour-matched to doors fora seamless look.

THIRD PARTY CERTIFIEDAyA’s standard cabi-netry is environmentallyfriendly certified by theKCMA EnvironmentalStewardship Program.AyA’s quality is thirdparty certified by theWoodmark Quality System

AYA KITCHEN UPGRADES

EVO GREEN UPGRADEFurthering its commitment to environ-mental sustainability and healthier homeenvironments, in 2007 AyA launched apremium line of no added urea-formalde-hyde plywood cabinets. A year later AyAlaunched EVO™ an extremely affordableno emission alternative. EVO™cabinetsare certified sustainable by the ForestStewardship Council (FSC), are madewith no added urea formaldehyde parti-cleboard and are fully LEED compliant.

4 The Ultimate – Creative Kitchen Solutions

Contents September/October, 2012

Before you Begin

5 •5 Easy Steps to create yourown floor plan.

•Know the Essentials of aSuccessful Kitchen Design

6 •Hiring a Pro

Design & Décor

7 •A Kitchen Story: The Heart of the Home

8 •How to Create an IslandParadise

9 •Simple Solutions & Quality Choices

10 •Appliance Science

12 •Welcome to Essential Living

13 •Designs for Life

18 •Discover the UltimateKitchen appliances

Special Publications Unit [SPU]

PRODUCERTRACEY [email protected]

HEAD OF DESIGNDENISE BAPTISTE

ASSOCIATE EDITORSLISA JESSAMYHALCIAN PIERRE

CONTRIBUTORSRANDALL WADDELL, RICHARD BRADFORD,ANN MOORE-SPENCER, DARREL DOOKOO,DIANNE HUNT, KAELANNE JORDAN,AKIELA HOPE, CHRISTINE DALKAN, HALCIAN PIERRE AND LISA JESSAMY

DESIGN & LAYOUTSEAN SIMONKAREN OROSCO-HUGGINSSEAN FARRELLPSYCHE MITCHELL

SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS ENQUIRES:@[email protected]

BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT/SALES

BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT MANAGER (SPU)SONJA [email protected]

SALES MANAGERGEORGE [email protected]

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVECHARLOTTE YOUNG [email protected]

EDITOR’S NOTE

All kitchens should be dazzlingspaces designed to meet yourneeds especially when you cookand entertain. @Home Magazinecontinues its commitment toproviding engaging and authori-tative resources on home designand décor solutions and this edi-tion is no different.

To give you a true taste ofwhat we have in store for you,this month’s issue highlights cre-ative kitchen solutions in the firstof our three-part home improve-ment series. We hope this willoffer inspiration for your renova-tion and remodelling projects.

There is nothing more reward-ing than to design and create akitchen that suits your style andlives up to its functions. So, asyou to begin to explore our how-to guides, we invite you to havefun as you create the home youwould love to live in.

Enjoy,Lisa Jessamy

Associate EditorSpecial Publications Unit

How-To GuidesSinks & Countertops

19 •Believe it or not… Granite Paint!

20•7 Pointers to choosing asink

•How - To Install a Sink Brace

Walls & Cabinets

21 •How - To Paint KitchenCabinets

•Painting Tips

Flooring

23•How - To Tile your Kitchen Floor

Windows & Doors

24•A simple kitchen valance•How-to Install Swinging

Passageway Doors

Lighting & Ceiling

26•How - To Lighting

27•How - To Create Combination Rooms

28•How - To Create a Universal Kitchen

Outdoor Kitchens

29•Building an Outdoor Kitchen

30•Building an OutdoorKitchen (continued)

Safety

31 •Outdoor Kitchen Safety

Resources/References:

www.curbly.comDIY Manual – Maria ConstantinoCreative Homeowner – MasonryGreat Kitchens Ellen Whitaker,Colleen Mahoney, Wendy A. Jordan101 Ideas Kitchenswww.homedepot.com

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Easy Steps to create yourown floor plan

Before you begin

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Know the Essentialsof a SuccessfulKitchen Design: “BUFF”Budget: Start by determining what the budget is.

Usage: How will the people living in the home usethe kitchen; are there children and animals in thehousehold? Consider and understand the needs ofthe space before beginning the design.

Function: This includes the “working triangle,”what type of cooking will be done and what are the“must haves.” Is a hand sprayer essential?

Features: These are the bells and whistles of aproject, the choices that make a kitchen look greatsuch as tile and cabinetry. When beginning akitchen design, these are the last aspects to con-sider. For many, this is often where they want tostart!

1. Draw a scaled plan of your space

2. Measure your walls and floor and mark infra-structure

features such as windows and doors.

3. Highlight all your service areas such as yoursockets,

gas outlets and light switches

4. Draw cut outs of the things you want in yourkitchen i.e. appliances,

furniture, units - do research on the sizesavailable including

their dimensions

5. Place cut outs on your paper arranging themuntil you find what works bests for you.

Spend: On good cabinetry that will stand up towear and tear; on the backsplash which is thejewellery and design highlight of many kitchens;and on the stove, which is the workhorse of theroom.

SPEND TIP

Save: On the refrigerator and even the dishwasher.Select a refrigerator based on capacity. Throughgood design a less expensive unit can look greatsimply by paying attention to how the cabinetry isdesigned around it.

SAVE TIP

6 Before You Begin

HIRING A PROWouldn't it be wonderful if you could

do all your house repairs without hiringa professional? Think of all the moneyyou would save! Unfortunately, someof us are not talented in those areas.Therefore we need to bring in the pro-fessionals.

Research.In hiring a pro, an easy way to get startedis by looking at similar work done at aneighbour or friend’s house. If you likewhat you see and if the workmanship istop notch find out about pricing and infoon the contractor.

Invite the contractor fora site visit. Try and point out in detail what exactlyyou require, what you envision and whatyour expectations are of the end product.Make sure your contractor understandsexactly what you have just articulated.Ask questions and seek to clear everydoubt in your mind. Do not leave anythingto chance because later on minor alter-ations can lead to drastic changes in yourend cost that you might not have cateredfor.

Get to know your contractorbefore hiring. Ask for references, more than one phonenumber e.g. His cellular number, housenumber or wife's phone number. In inter-acting with him before hiring, try usingthese numbers to make sure he's accessi-ble in case things go wrong. His proper ad-dress, copies of ID's, e-mail or Facebookaddress can also be helpful.

Set the price and ground rules forpayment.When you have reached an agreement onthe scope of work and you have set theprice and ground rules for payment, dura-tion of project and what is expected ofyour contractor, request all of this in writ-ing drawn up in basic contract form thendisperse the first agreed sum of money.

When in doubt ...As with any project there will be hiccupscaused by inclement weather, unavailabil-ity of materials or not a clear vision under-stood by your contractor of what yourequired. When in doubt or if shoddy work-manship is being experienced stop theproject immediately. It is always best to tryand resolve your issues with your presentcontractor, because firing your present andre-hiring another contractor can result inmajor financial loss.

Get your project goingHaving said all this not every contractor isout to rip you off. There are really honestpeople out there willing to work for anhonest day's pay. Protect yourself withthese basic tips and get your project going.

DARREL DOOKOO

“Try and point out indetail what exactlyyou require, what youenvision and what yourexpectations are ofthe end product.”

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A Kitchen Story:The Heartof the Home

kitchen. There must be sufficientlight over preparation counters, thesink and range; under-cabinet lightscan be a luxury that will bring yourbacksplash to life.

Dark cabinetry is very “now”, acontemporary choice that has long-term aesthetic value. Paired with ei-ther contrasting light counters ordark, in materials such as colouredgranite, quartz or solid-surface, itwill dictate a warm modern feel.The trick here is to balance the darkwith some light; backsplashes withtones of steel, copper and bronze inglass or metal will bring dimension,reflect light and play off of the darktones of the cabinets and/or coun-ters. Stainless steel appliances havebeen the “go to” in design for awhile now, but new highly polishedfinishes in black and white areheavy competitors in choices re-cently.

There are so many options foryour kitchen available, right here inTrinidad and Tobago. Everythingfrom a range of counter choices,hardware, appliances, cabinetry(custom or modular), tiles, sinks, fix-tures, lighting – all to suit anybudget. The goal is just putting allthose pieces together correctly tobring your individual kitchen to life.

In the end, your home always hasa story to tell, from the architecture,the location, the lighting (artificialand natural) and other elements, allcome together to tell the story ofwhat would bring the home har-mony and balance. It’s that story aDesigner listens to and the finalchapter usually has a happy and in-spired client.

It’s the hub of activity, the place inyour house where everyone seems togather – where friends and family arealways welcome to share good foodand good times. This concept has be-come the essence of the modern-daykitchen design. We live in ourkitchens, so we want them to berooms we enjoy.

A great kitchen is all about a well-planned space that makes cooking acompletely interactive experienceamong family and friends. The popularopen-concept planning puts the kitchenat centre stage in the home, with mealpreparation, serving and clean-up play-ing lead roles and providing the enter-tainment. This means that planning anddesign choices for the kitchen are wide-reaching and extend to influence colour,material and even the fabric and uphol-stered pieces in surrounding rooms.

No wonder then that the kitchen isthe room most often redone in thehome, even though remodeling akitchen is more expensive than justabout any other home improvementproject.

If you are inclined to a kitchen withwhite cabinetry, I would suggest an op-tion like glass mosaic tiles with hues ofdifferent tones of dark greys and cleanmuted tones – grey is chic and contem-porary and picks up the color of thestainless steel appliances. Black coun-tertops would look elegant and be agreat contrast to the white, or to keepthe kitchen soft, a light grey quartzwith a silvery fleck that will tie into thebacksplash and the appliances will givethe space a sense of cohesion. To bal-ance and ground the space, a contrast-ing colour for the “island”, if applicable,is a great way to bring some visual in-terest to the space and identify it asthe singular separate piece in the room.

Lighting is critical in designing for a

‘Dark cabinetry is very “now”, a contemporary choice that has long-term aesthetic value. Paired with either

contrasting light counters or dark, in materials…’

Randall WaddellPrincipal DesignerHomeWork Design Studio680-6732

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For the homeowner who wants toknow how to design an impactfulkitchen island, here are a few tipsthat fully integrate function and fash-ion: the mechanics and the aesthet-ics. Many homeowners now seeislands as a trendy symbol. But apoorly designed island can sink thefunctionality of the kitchen.

The foot print. Kitchen islands canadd some extra work space if you haveenough room to put one in. If there isnot enough room, trendy or not, don’tput one in. It will make your kitchenlook and feel small. It will always seemto be in your way and be an inconven-ience.

The experts guide that an islandshould be a minimum of 2 by 4 feet.Lengths as small as 42 inches work asextra work space, but is less useful forseating multiple people. One mistake isthinking that bigger is always better. Is-lands that are 5 feet or deeper are im-practical, you would not be able toeasily reach the centre.

The size of the mainland. The sizeof your island is determined by the ac-tual space in the kitchen. You need aminimum of 36 inches of clear space allthe way around the island; 39 inches isbetter and 42 inches is ideal. At thebare minimum, you need at least 10 by8 feet of extra space. Some kitchenspecialists suggest that an extra 14 by10 feet is ideal. Tape some newspapertogether in the size and shape of your

proposed island. Mark out the locationsof any major feature such as sinks,cooktops, etc. Can you move around iteasily? Will you be able to use the fea-tures of the island? Can you give yourisland enough floating space? If not,consider a peninsula or an island onwheels that can move out of the wayor slide into place as needed instead.

The shape of the mainland. Onceyour kitchen is the right size, U-shapedand L-Shaped kitchens accommodatean island easily. You can create second-ary or supplemental work stations orfurther demarcate the space, in thecase of a L-Shaped kitchen. Galley styleand peninsula kitchens are not as suit-able because the island tends to dis-rupt the normal workflow. In the onewall kitchen, the island actually extendsthe work area creating a virtual galley(if the island is big enough) without thehemmed in feeling of upper cabinets.This arrangement is perfect for openplans in apartments. The moveable is-land is useful if the space is small.

What type of island do you want?A storage island? A social space foreating or congregating at a bar? Aworking space with a cooktop or sink?A baking centre? Cool granite or marblesurfaces are great for dough making.Your commercial sized mixer can bestored on a spring loaded shelf thatlifts out of the cabinet. Bear the func-tion in mind and ensure you can aes-thetically supply the utilities –

Design & Decor

How to create

1. How often do you shop for groceries?• daily • weekly • biweekly • monthly

2. How many people will be cooking orhelping with preparation in the kitchen?• adults____ • children____

3. Are the primary cooks:• right-handed • left-handed

4. What are their heights?

5. How does the family use the kitchen?• daily heat-and-serve meals• daily full-course meals from scratch• weekend quantity cooking relaxing• weekend family meals games• hobby cooking/baking reading• plating food for serving homework• other

6. How many people eat during?• daily family meals• dinner parties (seated)• dinner parties (buffet)• family holiday dinners (seated)• family holiday dinners (buffet)• large parties (buffet)

7. What type of eating area do you want?• table (round/rectangle/square/• hexagonal/octagonal) bench• banquette or booth attached table• counter-height bar raised bar• lower bar other

8. What type of entertaining do you do?• cocktail party barbecue• sit-down dinners buffet• other

KITCHENLIFESTYLE

an islandplumbing and drainage for the sink,electrical for appliances, gas for thecooker etc. Do not forget lighting forthe island and if using a cooktop youwill need a ventilation hood overheador a down draft ventilation system.

Your paradise. Your island shouldintegrate and compliment the generaldesign of your kitchen. If the kitchen isopen to an adjacent living space, thatarea must also be taken into consider-ation. But the island does not have toexactly match the other cabinetry. Infact, I will venture to say that it shouldnot exactly match. This is just like theliving room suite where everythingmatches perfectly: boring and wastedopportunity for increasing the designequity of the space. You have the op-portunity to treat your island like ac-cent furniture. Consider varying thecountertop material or the finish ofthe cabinetry. You can add detailssuch as furniture legs and other de-tails and your island can look like afine piece of furniture. Consider incor-porating storage and display space ora cook book storage. What aboutwine coolers or draft beer. Small re-frigerators are great for the kids orfamily members in wheelchairs. Howyou use your island paradise is per-sonal and unique to you and your fam-ily. This is influenced by your lifestyleand the way you work in and use yourkitchen. No one else’s paradise will beyour paradise.

Beyond Drapery LimitedPhone: 868-678-3414Email: [email protected]: www.beyonddrapery.comBlog: www.beyonddrapery.com/blog/www.facebook.com/BeyondDraperyLimited

paradise

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Simple solutionsquality choices:

A kitchen makeover will not just give your kitchen a lift; itwould do the same for you as well. Most people probablyspend most of their time in the kitchen, so why not turnyour ordinary kitchen décor into something that is pleasingto the eye and is also a reflection of your personality.

&Think outside the box

It is not just about paint, new cupboards and marblecounter tops. Kitchens get a lot of wear and tear, sostart by replacing faded kitchen rugs, stained tea tow-els, broken hooks, old pots and pans and more, with amodern, vintage or any other style you desire, into adecorative theme.

So go ahead and revamp your kitchen by replacing olditems with beautifully designed kitchen accessories.Imagine DH Gift kitchen ware in fun colours, patternsand textures. These are easy ways to redecorate akitchen without breaking the bank. Accessories will addthe feel good factor to the time you spend every day inyour kitchen.

Stylish Stow-AwaysHiding kitchen staples and con-

cealing clutter are two of theeasiest opportunities to launch asuccessful decorating coup. Getyour hands on a set of canisters,or versatile tins, tubs, baskets,and other tuck-it-away possibili-ties. It will keep your kitchen foodstuff and utensils well organisedand easy to find. Create hautekitchen couture.

DH Gift is Located at:The Falls in West Mall, 632 6527

Long Circular Mall, ground floor, 6220500

[email protected]

The DH Gift dynastyThe DH Gift range of kitchen decorative

accessories include placemats, table run-ners, serving trays, cookware, baking ware,cutlery and designer plates and glass sets,as well as numerous other accessories.There is a stylish look for everyone. It’s allabout making life choices and living with apurpose. At DH Gift we bring to you secondto none - quality, service and unique style.

Dianne Hunt

Bring in more coloursThe possibilities are endless when it comes

to adding colour. Various decoration items canadd colour to your kitchen such as: vases,flowers, candles, fruit bowls, napkins, tablecloths, kitchen clocks and cookware from theDH Gift decadent range of Le Creuset cook-ware in a rich red colour. The Le Creuset rangeis hand crafted enamel cast iron cookware,with a lifetime guarantee. Blenders and coffeemakers in different colourful designs are alsoavailable. Select the right colours that are bestsuited to the rest of your kitchen décor. Don’tlimit yourself.

Old meets newUnexpected style may be hidden in

your own kitchen cupboards. Considerthe gorgeous kitchen ware that comesout only for the holidays and specialoccasions such as vintage egg beaters,memorabilia coasters, mugs, fridgemagnets and that old tea pot that waspassed on to you from your grandma.— wouldn’t they look great displayedon the wall, counter tops or a shelf?Now add to those old items present-day pieces, such as cookie cutters thatcan be hung in delicious arrangements,mix old and new cook books on theshelf and so much more. By mixing oldand new kitchen items, you can giveyour kitchen an instant makeover witha personal touch.

10 Appliance Science

Courts hosted its HOME SOLU-TIONS APPLIANCE EVENT byWHIRLPOOL at its Megastore lo-cation on Saturday 8th Septem-ber.

This was the third in a series ofMajor events hosted by the marketleader who pulled off a successfulFurniture Fashion Event and aCONNECT, EXPLORE, ENGAGEDigital Event in July and August re-spectively.

The Appliance Event was theculmination of a series of mini-Ap-pliance showings at 7 main storesacross the country. Customerswere treated to product demon-strations using the Whirlpool rangeof fridges, freezers, stoves and mi-crowaves, free giveaways and spe-cial offers on purchases. TheWhirlpool brand ambassadorswere also on hand to lend assis-tance and give additional informa-tion on products.

The Megastore Event boasted ofa team of local chefs who createdeasy to prepare meals. Omelettes,parsley potatoes and chicken aswell as a freshly baked GreatFoods ham, drew shoppers fromacross the store to the kitchen set-up of a refrigerator, microwaveoven and four burner gas stove –all Whirlpool of course.

The appliances were displayed inlifestyle kitchen set-ups courtesyL.J. Williams’ HOME STORE, whoalso had their representatives onhand to assist customers in creat-ing their ultimate kitchen and laun-dry experience, along withcomplimentary home wares alsoavailable at the HOME STORE.

Whirlpool is a major categoryline for Courts and underscores thecompany’s pledge of bringing theWorld’s Best Brands to the mar-ketplace. Whirlpool is 100 years inexistence and like Courts is a mar-ket leader in its category.

Courts has recently expanded itsrange of Whirlpool to include theWhirlpool Gold Suite of products.These products feature 6th Sense

technology that senses and man-ages what was once beyond one’scontrol. The ranges have Ac-cuBake temperature managementsystem to ensure even, consistentresults. The refrigerator’s temper-ature management system moni-tors and adjusts the temperatureto help preserves foods. The suiteincludes:• 25 & 26 CU. FT. French Door

Fridge (Stainless Steel)• 30” Gas Stove with Cast Iron,

Full Width Pot Rests (Black &Stainless Steel)

• 30” Dual Oven Gas Stove (Black& Stainless Steel)Dawn Mondesir, local Whirlpool

representative at the event,pointed out that Whirlpool is afamily brand and that the com-pany was always striving to maketechnological advances. Mondesirmade it clear that the brand’sdominance was a direct result ofits reliability with products thatrange from washers, dryers, refrig-erators, freezers, microwaveovens and air conditioning unitswhich are available at all CourtsStores.

Courts joins Whirlpool in this ef-fort and is committed to its prom-ise to provide the very best inappliance solutions to its cus-tomers.

COURTSHOME SOLUTIONSAPPLIANCE EVENT

September/October, 2012 www.guardian.co.tt Sunday Guardian 11

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VVISIT FEN'S FIRSTFOR THE LARGEST SELECTION OF

CONSUMER APPLIANCESFOR WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICEFOR QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

AND MORE.....

• DISHWASHERS • COOKING PRODUCTS & ACCESSORIES

• MICROWAVE OVENS • ICEMAKERS

• STOVES & RANGE HOODS • REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS

• SMALL APPLIANCES • WASHERS & DRYERS

• LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

TWO LOCATIONS:

FENS OF MARABELLA FENS OF CHAGUANASUnion Road, Marabella Southern Main Road Edinburgh, Chaguanas658-2707/1979/3987 672-5252Find us on Facebook

www.fensofmarabella.com0930007

KNIFE SETDesigned for maximumcomfort with its light-weight contoured handlesand performance blades,this knife set is the perfectchoice for everyday tasks,from mincing herbs to slic-ing meat and poultry.

SLOW COOKERExperience aneven, deeper, richerflavour.

POT SET• Perfect starter set for as-

piring gourmet cooks andsmaller families

• Stainless steel vessels andlids offer maximum dura-bility

• Tri-ply clad constructionprovides quick and evenheating

• Compatible with all cook-tops, including induction

• Mirror polished interiorand exterior finish onthese pots and pans

• Cast, mirror polishedstainless steel handles

• Dishwasher-safe• Lifetime warranty

Oenophiliadecanter

The right glassware is pleasing to theeye and satisfying to the hand. This de-canter is the result of searching for abasic decanter that will fill all of yourdecanting needs. The wide bowl allowsfor a maximum breathing surface.

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The philosophy of Samora House isto provide customers with a qualityshopping experience like no other. Atthis unique design and décor store,you can find a selective offering ofeclectic Indonesian (teak, mahogany)home furnishings that fulfill your de-sign needs and appeals to your senseof style.

Samora House offers custom levelsof service along with a breadth ofproducts to personalise the design ex-

perience. Most of the furniture designsare conceptualised and designed tosuit the Caribbean lifestyle by Man-ager Silbert DeShong. Whether you’relooking for one chair or a contemporarydining set, his team is always availableto help customers blend their aesthet-ics and personal taste with function.

If you are looking for exquisite piecesto personalise your home, they alsocarry a fantastic array of interestinghome wares from around the world.

SAMORA HOUSEDESIGNS FOR LIFE

Create harmony within your design

Ideal accents for dining areas provide a functionalpurpose yet are beautiful and interesting.

Add Character and Personality(silver plates and ornaments)

At Samora House you can always find exceptionalcustomer service, high quality furnishings at competi-tive prices. Visit their operations at Bldg. 902 Fernan-des Estates, Morvant, Trinidad and Tobago. Businesshours are from Mon – Fri 10 am - 4 pm, and on Satur-days at 10 am – 2 pm. For more information call (868)626-1372 or email: [email protected]

Build Storage into your dining room

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This project was a particularlychallenging one as it requiredthe transformation of a standardtown house into a modern open-plan contemporary home. It wasnot simply the refurbishment ofa kitchen; it required a redefiningthe entire property including thekitchen, pantry, vanities andlaundry. As the clients are at theheart of the fashion industry,they had a keen understandingof contemporary design, a clearvision of what they wanted us toachieve and were expertlyguided by their interior designer,Jasmin Sabga of Jaids Interiors.

The old kitchen contained stan-dard white flat paneled doors and a basic wall and base cabinetlayout. The new kitchen needed to be a fully functioning chef’skitchen, open plan for interacting with their family and entertain-ing guests, visually stunning and very functional.

The first step was to design the footprint and layout. With largekitchens it is best to define several separate yet connected areaswithin the whole. For example, one area is dedicated to food stor-age, (frozen, refrigerated, fresh and dry), and other areas for foodpreparation, cooking, serving and cleaning area. Although thiskitchen is large, we managed to create a natural flow betweeneach of these distinct areas, so that it was extremely functionaland ergonomic.

BEFORE

AFTER

The second step was to create the right aesthetic look. The client chose a dark wood "wenge" textured andribbed door front for the base cabinets, which was contrasted by a tall white high gloss larder with a wenge sur-round. We also included some brushed stainless steel doors to add another dimension to the long linear look. In-stead of wall cabinets, the client decided on a 30ft long, four inch thick quartz shelf to house all her plates, cupsand bowls, making it reminiscent of a more commercial kitchen. The counter top was also white quartz, fourinches thick, long and clean, complimenting the texture of the wenge door fronts.

The client was also keenfor us to utilize everysquare inch of the cabinets.To this end we added anumber of different kindsof cleaver space saving andstorage solutions fromKessebohmer, includingtwo full height pull-outpantries, two 'LeMans' fullextension corner shelves,under counter pull-outmechanisms, pop-up plugsockets and concealed in-ternal drawers within draw-ers for maximum storage.

To accent the commercial look,we supplied a “semi-promonoblock" sink with sprunghose and a rectangluar “zero pro-file" (square cornered) stainlesssteal sink.

The appliances for thiskitchen were supplied byLewis Appliances and in-cluded state of the art GEMonogram side by side builtin 48" fridge/freezer, convec-tion oven, Advantium “speedcook oven”, dishwasher, glassisland extractor hood and thenew 36" mirror fronted induc-tion cook top that boils waterin seconds.

The end result is a contem-porary workspace, with amultifunctional use. Althoughthis kitchen was designed fora client with a very specificstyle and needs, and may notbe everybody's taste, it is re-gardless, undeniably striking.

Richard [email protected]

Traditional to ContemporaryBefore and After Kitchens

Design & Decor 15

Creating your inspired space at home just got awhole lot easier. At least that is what Richard Brad-ford of The Italian Kitchen Company and Dane Lewisof Lewis Appliances hope to achieve with theirbrand new design showroom coming soon to LowerSt. James, Trinidad’s new design district.

The concept evolved over a casual lunch at Lewis’Ariapita Avenue restaurant, Flair, when the opportu-nity to acquire a much coveted property became a re-ality. The property far exceeded their expectationsand ideas expanded to invite otherflagship home solutions providers to bepart of this new venture.

The space will showcase the largestselection of designs ever displayed in ashowroom environment, many in com-plete lifestyle room settings and fea-tures the collections of top housebrands and various componentsneeded for house building and homefinishes.

This eclectic showroom was de-signed by Bradford with the vision of being the pri-mary destination for the professional designcommunity and homeowners who are seeking afford-able yet high-quality solutions for their home renova-tion and new build projects.

The Italian Kitchen Company has been conductingbusiness for the past six years designing and supply-ing kitchens bathroom and bedroom solutionsthroughout the Caribbean. According to Bradford, the

new design centre, aptly named "Home House” prom-ises to deliver creative atmosphere in a bright, open-plan environment, inviting conversations abouttransforming homes into spaces where you love tolive.

The space will also give design professionals and ar-chitects an area to work on many projects in one com-bined showroom where all components are at hand todemonstrate how they can all work together.

Apart from offering the perfect setting for clientsand design professionals to learn moreabout the wonderful world of home de-sign and see it for themselves, Brad-ford is very pleased to offer employeesa comfortable and relaxed atmosphereto enjoy their jobs. This includes com-fortable and fun lounge/crèche – notonly for his girls but for the children ofemployees and customers.

Officially opening by the end of thisyear, Home House will be an ideal loca-tion for visitors to explore options, get

inspired, meet with designers, architects and collabo-rate with experts who can demonstrate the besthome solutions in real-world applications.

"We're extremely excited to bring this Showroom toTrinidad," said Bradford. “Home House will be a power-ful resource for homeowners, design professionals andarchitects to expand their knowledge of the latesttrends and help develop and grow their businesses.We are here every step of the way to support them."

WELCOME TO

• Kitchen Cabinetry• Vanities• Wardrobes and closets• Counter tops• Appliances

• Home office• Flooring Solutions• Fixture and Fittings• Home Furnishings• Parts and Services

Scan to visit our website – www.italiankitchenco.com – where you will find ‘real

kitchens’ ideas and inspiration for your next project

Home House offers high quality brandsand solutions in the following areas:

Dane Lewis, Lewis Appliances and Richard Bradford, The Italian Kitchen Company

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18 Design & Decor

Discover the Ultimate KitchenappliancesLewis Appliances – Good Living Great PricesLewis Appliances was established in 1986 and boast of

more than 60 years combined experience in AppliancesSales and Service. Our Company’s mission is “to providequality products at reasonable prices with a strong com-mitment to efficient service”. Driven by the needs of ourcustomers, Lewis Appliances is always researching innova-tive and reliable appliances to complement our existing of-fering.

APPLIANCES:

Lewis Appliances – is the oldest authorised General Electric(GE) dealer in Trinidad and Tobago and has been among thetop two (2) largest GE distributors for the Caribbean Regionfor the past five few years.

The company distributes GE’s complete line of householdappliances including GE’s signature lines, GE Profile, GE Caféand GE Monogram and is also the authorised distributor for

Electrolux AppliancesFrigidaire Gallery/Pro AppliancesHalsey Taylor Water CoolersDeflecto Ventilation ProductsPolycom SA Gasket Construction

Our Service Department –‘Doctor Fixit’- is the largest appli-ance service provider in Trinidad and Tobago, repairing allmajor brands of appliances. Our technical staff is factorytrained, experienced, and well equipped to undertake even themost difficult jobs with a fleet of vehicles dedicated to servicethroughout Trinidad and Tobago.

PARTS

Through our Parts Departments –‘Parts Master’– we stocka complete line of quality replacement parts for all majorbrands of appliances e.g. GE, Kenmore, Hotpoint, Whirlpool,Westinghouse, Tappan, Frigidaire, Koldraft, Maytag and manyothers. We carry one of the largest selections of GE parts inTrinidad and Tobago. Our Parts Sales Team informs and as-sists customers in obtaining the correct parts for proper appli-cations.

ASSEMBLY & DISTRIBUTION

Lewis Appliances is also the distributor of POLYCOM S.A.custom made to order refrigerator and freezer door gaskets.The product called the “Polycom Custom Gasket” (PCG) usesEuropean Technology ensuring precision and quality stan-dards with every unit made.

The introduction of the PCG to the Lewis Appliances prod-uct offering is just one of the product development initiativesthat the Company has embarked upon within recent times.Customers can order any size refrigerator or freezer door gas-ket and pick up a made to specification gasket the next day.

Lewis Appliances celebrates 25 years of being in operation;this marks a milestone in the Company’s history and confirmsits position in the industry as a leader. On the horizon, LewisAppliances intends to increase its current operating capacity,form new business alliances and introduce new innovation tothe appliance industry just as it did more than 20 years agowhen the company was born.

Head OfficeCorner of Edward & Tragarete Rd.P.O.S.Off# 1-868-623-0386Fax# 1-868-625-5660Email: [email protected] Wilson Road, Scarborough Off# 1-868-639-4167Fax# 1-868-625-5660Email: [email protected]

APPLIANCES & FIXTURESYou plan to use:• natural gas • propane gas• electric dual fuel• electric

What appliances do you plan toadd or replace?• Energy Star appliances food

disposal• dishwasher icemaker• trash compactor warming

drawer• gas cooktop range• induction cooktop• under-counter oven• traditional cooking oven• convection cooking oven• steam oven steamer fryer• wok burner griddle grill• energy-efficient appliances• built-in coffee/espresso maker• dishwasher drawers• under counter refrigeration• water purification/filter• heater in toe kick• decorative hood• charging station/drop zoneWhat small appliances do youuse in the kitchen?• blender hand mixer electric

mixer

• food processor bread machine• nut chopper juicer slow

cooker• electric can opener

toaster/toaster oven• coffee maker/grinder• other

Will any of the cooking or food preparation require specialkitchen appliances?• gourmet baking frying• canning candy making• ethnic steaming• in-home catering company• otherWhat kind of refrigerator doyou want?• slide-in built-in look• freestanding built-inIf you plan on adding a new• microwave, what kind do

you want?• countertop built-in above

cooktop• built-in microwave drawer• built-in cabinetFor ventilation, what type ofvent hood do you want?• updraft downdraft

recirculating• Is your ventilation:• adequate noisy ugly• non-existent venting to

outside

Sinks & Countertops 19

Over the years, granite has be-come very popular as the mate-rial of choice to enhancedomestic and commercial interi-ors. It is used to create beautifulcountertops in kitchens, bath-rooms and other areas. Notwith-standing its aesthetic appeal, themain benefit of granite is itsdurability since it is the secondhardest stone in the world afterdiamond. While many new andexisting homeowners may desireto use granite in their homes, thefact is that it is significantlymore expensive in comparison totraditional countertop materialssuch as tiles and laminate. Thispoint has even more relevance inlight of today’s economic climate.

Giani Granite Paint for Counter-

tops is now available in Trinidadand Tobago. It is an innovativeproduct which transforms the ap-pearance of kitchen, bathroom,bar, vanity and other countertopsor tables to a new granite finish.This unique paint system can beused on a host of surfaces includ-ing ceramic tiles, laminate, wood,marble and even granite itself. Inshort, it delivers an attractive, newgranite finish without the associ-ated expense.

Moreover, Giani Granite Paint isquite easy to apply. The producthas taken the American Do-It-Yourself (DIY) market by stormbeing the world's first granitepaint kit for countertop and tablemakeovers. Giani Granite Paint forCountertops has been raved about

by bloggers as well as themedia. It is packaged ina kit complete withpaints, rollers, sponge,practice board, demon-stration DVD and illus-trated instructions.

Traditional granitecountertops are natu-rally porous, absorbingliquids and foods thatcan retain harmful bac-teria. Consequently, itis recommended thatthey are properly re-sealed every year -which many peopledon't do- creating a po-tentially unhygienicsurface. GIANI Coun-tertop finishes are de-signed to lock outmoisture and resistbacteria becauseof their unique blend ofpolymers and minerals,making them beautifuland safe for the family.

How durable is GIANIGranite Paint for Coun-tertops? TheGIANI polymers are au-tomotive grade resinswhich are used in themanufacture of carbumpers, making thefinal finish quitedurable.

An environmentallyfriendly product, GIANIGranite Paint uses newwater-based resintechnology which deliv-ers a faster dryingtime, low odour andeasy clean up.

GIANI Granite Paintfor Countertops is dis-tributed by A & AProperties Develop-ment Limited and willsoon be available atSissons Infinity Colour-shops throughoutTrinidad and Tobago.

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20 Sinks and Countertops

1The general style of yourkitchen

Don't go purchasing sinks based solelyon its aesthetics. Rather, choose a sink tofit the overall style of your kitchen. If yourkitchen style is modern, contemporary,country, old fashioned or antique thenyour sink should complement that styleas well.

2Size of sink needed

While the choice is obviously yours, thesize of your kitchen usually dictates thesize of sink you should install. Thus, itsimportant to make sure you get theproper size sink that fits the allottedspace of your kitchen and one that iswide and deep enough to accommodatepots and pans.

3Mounting Style

Sinks can be fixed in three kinds ofmounting style which is determined bythe counter top. Sinks are generally fixedabove the countertop ( top mounted),below it ( under mounted) or level with it( flush mounted). Top mounting can eas-ily be installed and can be used with tile,wood or solid surfaces. Under mountingoffers a more integrated look since it canbe used with solid surfaces only whereasflush mounted are somewhat similar totop mounted as they even sit with coun-tertops and can be used with tile, woodor solid surfaces as well.

4The Shape

When it comes to kitchen shapes, you'llbe bowled its selection.

Today's kitchen sInks come in allshapes- round, square, rectangular, ob-long and even oval. Whatever shape you

decide, your choice should draw attentionto the space, for the right reasons ofcourse.

5The Material and Colour of the sink

Choosing the right material for yoursink is a decision that is both practicaland aesthetic. Kitchen sinks are manufac-tured using many different materials- ce-ramic, glass, stone, metal, stainless steeletc. can all be found in today's modernkitchens. Despite this wide variety of op-tions, stainless steel has emerged to be-come the most popular choice forinstallations.

Generally, the colour of your kitchensink is often coordinated with the countertops, walls and floor.

6Number of bowls

Deciding how many bowls you need isbest determined by the size of yourkitchen and your typical activities in it.Double-bowls of equal size can be anideal solution if there are often multiplecooks in the kitchen. For smaller kitchens,a large single bowl sink can fulfill mostfunctions. While the most common sinksare double bowls of equal size, double andtriple bowls offer their own unique advan-tages.

7Type of faucet

Kitchen faucets not only complete thelook of your sink, but they’re one of themost commonly used fixtures in thehome. In order to strike a balance be-tween functionality and style, be sure tofirst determine your needs. A single-han-dle faucet with a pull-out sprayer is greatfor saving space and rinsing out the sinkand a high-arc spout will increase waterrange.

The kitchen sink is one the busiest and mostimportant spots in the kitchen.

Besides serving as a heavily used fixture for washing dishes and preparing meals,kitchen sinks are a prominent focal point in your kitchen.

When choosing kitchen sinks you'll find a myriad of options available.

In finding the one that best suits your needs,here are 7 things you should consider, courtesyDesiree Alexander, General Manager, Bath & Kitchen Design Centre

POINTERSto choosinga sink

HOW TO INSTALL A SINK BRACE

Once a kitchen sink is inserted intothe counter, it might seem secure, butadded weight and pressure could eas-ily cause it to fall or cause damage tothe counter. Using under sink clamps,you can brace your kitchen sink andprotect it from damage. The clamps in-stall with minimum tools and usuallycome included with the sink that youpurchase. Installations are relativelythe same for every type of sink. Sinkclamps typically are installed with anew sink, but they can be added to asink at any time.

1. Open the cabinets under yoursink. Remove any supplies or storage that blocks access to the sink. If you are installing them to a new sink, everythingshould be removed already.

2. Plug in and set a portable light under the sink. The extra light will make it a lot easier to access and see the clip position.

3. Look under the sink and find the small rivet around the edges. It is a small space made specifically for the sink clips and goes around the whole edge of the sink.

4. Slip the clips into place under the sink. Evenly place the clips around the edge of the sink. Sinks will come with an average of10 to 15 clips.

5. Start with the farthest clipfrom the back. Spin the clip so it aligns with the underside of the counter. Use a wrench andturn the bolt until the clip clampis securely tightened against the counter. The clips will have small teeth that dig into the counter to secure it.

6. Repeat this process for all of the clips under the sink. Check to make sure you did not miss any clips under the sink.

21Walls & Cabinets

Materials! Before you get started, you'regoing to need to do a little shopping andgather up the following items:

1. Paint - Oil based OR 100% acryliclatex, semi-gloss or gloss. We wentwith acrylic latex, semi-gloss.

2. Primer - Don't skip this! If you can, tryto use a primer labelled "high build"or "sandable".

3. Degreaser or TSP4. An angled brush OR rent/buy a paint

sprayer. Using a sprayer will probablysave you about one (of our five)weekends.

5. Sandpaper - You're going to need 100grit (medium) and 220 grit (extrafine/fine).

6. Sponge (to use with your de-greaser/TSP)

7. Gloves (to use with yourdegreaser/TSP)

8. Tack Cloth

Other items you will need: rosin paper ORplastic sheeting to protect your counters,painters pyramids OR 2x4s with nails ham-mered through (to set your cabinet doorson while drying), and a shop vacuum. Andthat's it. Let's start painting!

Step 1: Remove cabinet doors and drawerfronts, plus any hardware that might be at-tached. (If you're protecting your counter-tops, now's the time to cover them withyour rosin paper/plastic sheeting.)

Step 2: Take your degreaser/TSP and thor-oughly clean all areas of your cabinetdoors/drawer fronts as well as the cabinetboxes. If you have sensitive skin (or don'twant chemicals all over your hands) weargloves!

Step 3: If your cabinets have dings oryou're replacing your hardware with some-thing different, fill in all the holes/divotswith wood putty. (We didn't have thisissue.) Next, sand your cabinets and cabinetboxes with 100 grit sandpaper, going withthe grain. Really get in there and rough upthat surface.

Step 4: Vacuum up as much sawdust asyou can.

Step 5: Using your tack cloth, wipe off anyremaining sawdust. You want your surfaceto be as clean and dust-free aspossible. Taking the time to adequatelyprep is KEY.

Step 6: Prime time! Apply your primer,starting with the inner panel. Go againstthe grain first, then with it. This will help tofill in the grain and create a smoother sur-face. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly;

How to Paint Kitchen

CabinetsA Step-by-Step Guide

Due to the high levels ofhumidity and condensa-tion of kitchens are sub-jected to, they becomeprone to paint cracking,peeling and mildew. Inorder to avoid these prob-lems, a semi-gloss paint isrecommended. A semi-gloss paint has a highersheen value, meaning itprovides a harder finishthat proves more mois-ture resistant. Along withthis, a semi-gloss finish isalso very washableand scrubbable.

Tips for KitchenBE BOLD

Give a kitchen appealwith interesting choices.Use the same dark woodnormally found on floorsfor the ceiling, or place for-mal stools that wouldmore likely be seen in adining room by the island.Even add a coloured dooras a bold departure from amostly white colourscheme.

A Variety of CabinetsInstall varying cabinets

to make a huge differencein the overall appearanceof your kitchen. Here, a setof white cabinets standsout near a blue-and-whitecheckered space.

Bright-Colored PantryDoor

One important bright-colored piece is often allthat's needed to add origi-nality to a kitchen. Paintedred, this unique pantrydoor stands out againstthe white surfaces thatsurround it.

Bold Kitchen DoorGive a kitchen appeal

with interesting choices.Use the same dark woodnormally found on floorsfor the ceiling, or place for-mal stools that wouldmore likely be seen in adining room by the island.Even add a coloured door

as a bold departure from amostly white colorscheme.

Pottery CollectionMake a pottery collec-

tion the colourful focalpoint of a kitchen byshowcasing it on openshelves. The expansive as-sortment of blue-and-white striped pottery setsthe tone for this kitchen.

A Variety of CabinetsInstall varying cabinets

to make a huge differencein the overall appearanceof your kitchen. A set ofwhite cabinets stands outnear a blue-and-whitecheckered space.

Bright-Colored PantryDoor

One important bright-coloured piece is often allthat's needed to add origi-nality to a kitchen. Paintedred, a unique pantry doorstands out against thewhite surfaces that sur-round it.

Retro KitchenA retro table and chairs

set the mood and tone forthis funky kitchen. Withlots of white to keep theroom looking sparklingclean, this palette — greenon the walls, the redenamel stove, turquoisecanisters and other col-lectibles, and cafe curtainsand braided rug that com-bine all these colors — uni-fies the areas of intensecolors.

Gray Among WhiteA dark-gray countertop

is a great choice in an all-white kitchen. The coloralso works well with thegrayish-blue of the wallsand small flowerpots onthe windowsill.

Information provided byAnsa Coatings Ltd

– Brand Penta

consider priming your cabinet boxes whileyou wait.

Step 7: Once your primer is dry, it's time tosand again! Using a fine or extra-fine gritsandpaper (around 220 or so), sand awayany brush strokes or uneven primer. Createas smooth a surface as you possiblycan. Like I said, taking the time to ade-quately prep your surface is KEY.

Step 8: Vacuum off all the sawdust.

Step 9: Wipe everything down with yourtack cloth, making sure to get any remainingsawdust.

Repeat steps 6-9 again at least once,if not twice. That means you'll be applying2-3 coats of primer, sanding in between eachand once more before painting. DOTHIS. Remember what I said about surfaceprep.

Step 10: It's finally time to paint! Usingyour angled brush, start on the back panelsof your cabinets like you did with theprimer. This time, go with the grainonly. Apply a relatively thin coat, don't slop iton there. Let this coat dry to-the-touch be-fore flipping it over and painting the otherside. Allow this coat to dry thoroughly, on alevel surface. Meanwhile, go paint your cabi-net boxes, following the same technique.

Once dry, make a quick pass with yourtack cloth to get any dust, then repeatStep 10 to apply a second coat. (A thirdcoat will probably not be necessary, but if itis, you know what to do now!)

Optional Step: Some people suggestfinishing your cabinets with a coat (or two)of a water-based polyurethane, sanding oncebetween coats. This is semi-controversial,as others claim it will cause your cabinets toyellow over time. It's up to you; we didn't dothis.

After your cabinets have completely driedand cured (which takes a day or two), youcan reattach them and install the hardware.

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22 Flooring

Finding the right flooring foryour home is easy if you knowwhich questions to ask. At TheHome Depot, we can help you askthe right questions - and then an-swer them with a full selection oftop-quality flooring that's certainto meet your needs and yourbudget.

First, consider the five majortypes of flooring:

• Carpet • Laminate • Tile • Vinyl • Wood

Then, ask yourself these ques-tions:

Do you own your home, ordo you rent? How long areyou planning to stay?

• If you own your home, a premium floorin carpet, tile or wood may well be worththe investment, especially if you're plan-ning to stay in your home for a numberof years.

• If you plan to sell your home, the rightflooring will enhance its beauty, increaseits value and make it easier to sell.

• If you rent, choose the floor that's rightfor your circumstances. Consider yourbudget and your performance require-ments, then factor in how long you planto stay in your home.

Which room is receiving a new floor?

Understanding your room's spe-cific needs will help you choose theright flooring. Consider these fac-tors:

• TRAFFIC - How many people use theroom, and how frequently? Are therespecific patterns or lanes of traffic thatshould be considered? Does the roomopen to the outdoors? If so, what kindsof materials (like soil or sand) might betracked into the room?

• USAGE - What activities take place inthe room, and how often? How mighteach of these activities either affect orbe affected by the room's flooring?(Plush carpeting may be ideal for a mas-

ter bedroom, where traffic is low, whilelaminate might be good for a laundryroom, where water is a factor.)

• PETS - Will pets use the room? Thenumber and kinds of pets you have maymake certain types of flooring more ap-propriate than others.

• SAFETY - Will young children, disabledpeople or elderly people be using theroom? In a children's playroom, for ex-ample, a carpet that's soft to land onmakes sense - but not so soft that it'sslippery. Wheelchairs need a firm sur-face to move easily, so plush carpetsmay not work while shorter, denser loopcarpets or a vinyl floor may be perfect.

What type of look is important to you?

• Does the style, colour or pattern of theflooring you are considering match themood and activities of your room?

• Does the flooring reflect your decoratingpreferences? Matters of style are just asimportant as traffic or usage.

How do you want yourflooring to feel underfoot?

• Will anyone be standing or walking for along time on the floor? If so, the comfortoffered by a resilient or cushioned floormay be important. Vinyl's natural re-silience makes vinyl floors very comfort-able. Hardwood floors are also resilient,but less so than vinyl. Laminate floorsachieve remarkable comfort by "float-ing" on top of a cushioning system thatabsorbs the stress of each step and thenrebounds, giving a slight spring to yourstep.

• Is the feel of the floor important? If peo-ple will frequently sit or lounge on thefloor, how it feels is very important. Ifpeople will mostly just walk on the floor,its durability and resistance to dirt maybe more important than its feel.

• If you choose carpet, a premium carpetpad will ensure maximum comfort un-derfoot. A thicker, denser pad will feelsofter and more resilient, and will pro-long the life of your carpet. A premiumcarpet pad also muffles noise betterthan other pads and provides the bestinsulation.

Courtesy homedepot.com

Tools:• Measuring

tape• Notched

trowel• Mallet• Layout stick

A dry layout takes time but it helps you visualise how field tiles will fit in the room.

Tiles are considered an attractiveand practical flooring solution forany kitchen. Here's a step-by-step guide to setyour floor tiles.

1.

Materials:• Tile spacers• Tile adhesives• Tile

Use a notched trowel that leaves ribs ofadhesive to spread up to your guidelines.2.

Set tile spacers to maintain the grid layout.These may need to be removed beforegrouting.4.

Check the alignment every few rows or sowith a layout stick that accounts for groutjoints.5.

To mark edge cuts, set a tile on top of the fulledge and use another tile to mark the margin.6.

Cut along the mark using a snap cutter andset the newly cut edge tile in adhesive.7.

Set the tiles into the adhesive bed. Embedthem with moderate pressure for a securebond.3.

23Flooring

Tile Your Kitchen Floor

HOW-TO

24 Windows & Doors

A simple kitchen

TO INSTALL SWINGINGPASSAGEWAY DOORS

Valance1. Cut fabric 90 inches x 45 inches.

2. Fold fabric in half, right sides together alongthe 90 inch length.

3. Sew or glue sides together with a 1/4 inchseam, leaving a 12 inch space in the centre ofthe 84 inch side for turning.

4. Turn fabric right side out and press.

5. Glue trim to 3 sides: that is, all sides exceptthe side where you left the opening.

1. Round the EdgesUsing a jack plane or a router,round the edges on both sides ofthe door. (Fig. 1)

2. Lay Out the HingesOn the head jamb, mark the toppivot location at the distance fromthe hinge-side jamb specified bythe hinge manufacturer. Use acombination square to extend themark across the width of the headjamb, then suspend a plumb bobfrom the centre of this line.

Next, measure the distance be-tween the side jamb and theplumb line at several points. If thedistance is less than the doorclearance given by the manufac-turer, adjust the location of the toppivot accordingly. Mark the pointwhere the plumb bob touches thefloor. (Fig. 2)

3. Align the Pivot PlateMeasure the distance from thecentre of the pivot to one end andone side of the pivot plate. Make amark on the floor at the same dis-tances from the plumb bob mark.Align the pivot plate with thesemarks, centre it over the plumbbob mark, and then outline theplate on the floor. (Fig. 3)

4. Install the Top PivotDrill a hole in the head jamb at thelocation of the top pivot to accom-modate the top pivot cap, andthen insert the cap in the hole.Mortise a recess for the wings ofthe cap, similar to mortising theleaf of a standard hinge. Turn thecap over and screw it to the jamb.

To locate the pivot socket in thetop of the door, subtract the clear-ance between the door and theside jamb (as specified by thepivot hinge manufacturer) fromthe top pivot measurement on thehead jamb. Mark this location on acentreline drawn along the top ofthe door, and then drill and mor-tise for the pivot socket. Screwthe socket to the door. (Fig. 4)

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Select modern fabric and trim and you have a cost effective,contemporary valance for over your blinds. This valance can beused in any room. Fabric and trim selection can dress up ordress down this versatile valance. To make a 48 inch widevalance follow these simple instructions.

You will need:• 2.5 yds fabric 45 to 60” wide• Matching thread and / or fabric glue• 2.75 yds trim / fringe• 1 X 4 lumber 48 inches wide• Stapler and staples

6. Fold the valance along the long side and markthe centre on the side with the opening.

7. Mark the centre of the board

8. Centre the valance on the centre of the board

9. Staple the valance toward the back of theboard. The top of the board will be coveredwith the valance and the valance will drop 21inches off both sides and 18 inches off thefront of the board.

10.Hang your valance with L-brackets, centredover your window and arrange the sides infolds.

11. You can also shape the lower edge of thevalance for a variation.

• Swinging door• Jack plane or router• Combination square• Plumb bob• Measuring tape• Drill• Wood screws• Screwdriver• Pencil• Handsaw• Chisel

Tools & Materials:

Step-bo-Step Guide:

HOWA full-sized swinging door is ideal between kitchens anddining areas. It can be pushed open from either direction orcan automatically swing shut when released because ofits spring-operated bottom hinge. Spring hinges are se-cured both to the floor and the bottom edge of the door.

5. Mount the Floor Hinge

Starting at the bottom of thedoor, draw a line on the face ofthe door 1/2-inch from thehinge-side edge.

Align the floor hinge assem-bly with the line and the bot-tom of the door. Outline theentire hinge with a pencil. Atthe top of the hinge, run a lineacross the edge of the door.

Use a handsaw and a chiselto cut out all the wood withinthe outline. Set the hinge in thecut-out, and then fasten thehinge to the bottom of the doorusing wood screws. (Fig. 5)

6. Complete the Installation

Lift the door and fit the pivotsocket over the pivot cap. Atthe bottom of the door, screwthe pivot plate to the floor overthe outline made in step 2.

Centre the door between thejambs by turning the alignmentscrew in the bottom hinge; thenset the speed and force of thedoor's swing by adjusting thespring-tension nut.

Finally, cover the hinge andthe gap at the bottom corner ofthe door using the trim platesprovided by the manufacturer.(Fig. 6)

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26 Lighting & Ceiling

Christine Dalkan

INSTALLING TASK LIGHTING TO YOUR WALL OR CEILING

• First, assemble your fixture. • Then make the connection with the wires in-

side your fixture.• Install your fixture with your bracket to your

ceiling or to the wall.• Make the connection with the black wire in

your fixture to the red wire in the wall or ceil-ing, and the white wire in your fixture to theblack wire in the wall or ceiling.

• Secure properly with connectors and electri-cal tape.

INSTALLING UNDER-CABINET TASK LIGHTING

• Assemble your fixture. You can get your electri-cian to run the wires to where you want to installthe task lighting.

• Install your bracket. Then run your wires – blackto the positive wire, white to the negative.

• Secure with connectors and electrical tape. Theelectrical tape is to secure the connectors in place.Install fixture onto bracket and screw it into place.

TRICK OF THE TRADE: If you can’t identify whichwires in your home are positive or negative, look forthe wire with the masking tape stuck to one side. Thiswire is positive; it’s a method most electricians use to

identify which wire is positive. IMPORTANT: If during the installation process, you

are not sure about what you are doing, maybe it’s a jobfor the electrician. You may also be confused as to thecolour coding of the wires (white and black) describedabove. Many lighting fixtures are being manufacturedwith this colour coding, instead of the red and blackwires of long ago. White: negative, black: positive.

INSTALLING DIMMER SWITCHES

To install dimmer switches separately, replace yourbasic switch with a dimmer switch. Then connect thewires in the dimmer switch to the wires in the wall orceiling.

HOW-TO Lighting Installation Guide

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Combination Rooms 27

DESIGN FOCUS WITH DARREL DOOKOO

Hello Kitchen and Dining Room!Everything in the Caribbean, whether we celebrate or

mourn, is associated with food. Our hospitality is one ofour well-known characteristics and we tend to usher peo-ple into our kitchen and dining spaces more than anyother room in the house. In fact, the kitchen is now knownas the new living space and is voted the most used roomin the 21st century.

If you are still in the building process, it is very easy to de-sign your kitchen and dining areas. But for the rest of us hereare some tips on making your kitchen and dining your newliving space:

Take some walls out. Gone are the days when webuilt our kitchen downstairs or a separate building from themain living quarters. In today’s world, cooking is part of the

lime and is an integral part of entertaining. So by combiningyour cooking and entertaining areas you can easily get thebest of both rooms.

Add Window Space: Some rooms are divided by a con-crete wall that can’t be easily taken down. If removal of thewall is not an option try putting a window space so that peo-ple from the kitchen and dining room can communicate.

And the two shall become one. Harmonising both roomscan be easily achieved once you match your colours with yourdécor. Here’s how:• Painting both rooms in the same colour or using the

same floor application throughout. • Add decor accents. Try sticking to the same theme for

both rooms, Buying items for the dining room that com-

plement decor items that you already have in thekitchen.

• Add extra seating via movable stools, small love seatsand any other innovative seating ideas that you cancome up with that can complement your dining chairs.

By using a few of these helpful tips you and your friendscan sit in the kitchen and cooking can become part of the en-tertaining. Making full use of your kitchen/dining space is ofutmost importance to the creating of memories that youwould remember for the rest of your life. Birthday parties, an-niversaries, parents coming over for dinner, your weekendlimes, and the midnight cup of coffee with your lover, yes, Ican see it now.

If you have ever been temporarilyincapacitated you get a little insightinto challenges that individuals withphysical disabilities experience day-to-day. When building or renovatingour homes we seldom think aboutmaking it accessible and friendly forpeople with physical challenges. Thisis especially so if we or our loved onesare not currently affected.

If you are renovating or doing newconstruction, I suggest that you makeyour home universally accessible. Ac-cessibility challenges are not only theconcern of the physically disabled. Theunexpectedly injured, chronically ill, oraged can all have challenges of safelynavigating and using their home. Todaywe focus on kitchens as we consider afew how-tos for universal kitchen de-sign.

MOBILITY. Consider your currentkitchen. How easy will it be to movearound if you were using a walker,crutches or a wheelchair? Think aboutit. You are all alone and you need to pre-pare a meal? Have you begun to panicyet? Ensure that your kitchen has awheelchair turning radius of 60 inches(25 square feet) to allow for a full 360degree turn. In doing so you would pro-vide enough manoeuvring space forwalkers and crutches as well. Whatabout the doorway? Cater for a 36 inchopening. More is better.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ERGONOMICS.You can move around, but can you func-tion? Are the things you need accessi-ble to you? Standard floor cabinets are36 inches high. If you are on a wheel-chair the countertop will be virtually in-accessible to you. I suggest you installcountertops of varying heights, ofheight adjustable countertops, if thekitchen is to be used by others as well.A height of 30 to 32 inches will providecomfortable knee access for mostwheelchair users. A 6 inches, the rec-ommended toe kick height is 2 incheshigher than standard. Sink cabinetsand cooktop areas should be designedso a wheelchair can roll all the wayunder them. You will need about a 30inch wide space that allows for a mini-mum knee clearance of 27 inches.

Appliances will also have to be posi-tioned differently. Separate cooktopand ovens over greater flexibility. Prefer

side hinged ovens and position themabout 31 inches off the floor. Lowerstove tops to allow easy access to rearburners and look for front controls.Raise the dishwasher 6 inches and en-sure all the baskets can slide out. Thedoors of a side-by-side refrigeratortakes up less real estate when openand the freezers are more accessible.Consider ice and water dispensers forthe doors.

SAFETY. Install non-slip floor sur-faces. Place grab bars close to appli-ances and primary work zones. Useglare-free lighting and low-glosscounter and cabinet surfaces. Round offcorners of counters and cabinets. Preferelectrical cooktops with glass or ce-ramic surfaces so you are not exposedto an open flame and pots will be easierto move across the surface. With frontcontrols you will not have to reachacross hot burners. If you have impairedvision there are appliances with Braillelettering and push button controls. Foranyone with problems with their senseof smell electrical appliances will elimi-nate you not being able to detect a gasleak.

Accessible sinks should be about 5 to6.5 inches deep. Shield the hot waterpipes and the garbage disposal unit toprevent injuries. Prefer faucets with sin-gle extended lever controls that areabout 10 inches or more long. Pull outspray heads are also helpful.

Lower all switches to between 3 to 4feet and place electrical outlets nolower than 15 inches off the floor.

EASE OF USE. Cabinets, shelves,and countertops of varying heights orthat raise or lower will be easier for you.Full extension pull-out shelves are help-ful. Lazy Susan or carousel shelves as-sist in accessibility and ease of use. Ifshelves are fixed, they should be limitedto about 12 – 16 inches deep. On cabi-nets, consider using doors that slide,fold or open out and slide back intogrooves on the sides of the cabinet,such as those on an entertainment cen-tre. Alternately, pull-out counters or akitchen table can serve as an accessiblework surface.

If you have limited hand use, leversand large handles are easier to graspthan knobs and turn faucets. Considerpush and release magnetic catches.

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Basic steps forbuilding an Outdoor Kitchen

An OutdoorKitchen madewith Allan Blocks,(or ask your localblock supplier foralternative blocksolutions) is animpressive application that can easily be added to anybackyard. You can build it on an existing surface like apatio, pavement or a compacted stone base.

The dimensions for this outdoor kitchen are: 9.4ft.wide and 5.6 ft. deep (2.9 m by 1.7 m ). This exampleshows the installation steps for a 7 course high bararea with a 6course high grillarea.

STEP 1: LayoutDetermine the

location of thekitchen. Remem-ber to leaveenough spacearound the kitchen area to accommodate the chef andany additional seating. Then draw a guideline usingchalk or tape where the wall panels of the kitchen willbe constructed.

STEP 2: Lay out the First CourseLay out the first course of blocks as seen in Layout 1.

Use a square to line up the blocks toensure your corners are square. AnAB York Block and an AB DublinBlock will need to be split for thiscourse. Save the other half of thesplit AB Dublin for use on the thirdcourse. A corner block will also needto be cut at an angle so that theblocks match up on the end (Figure

1).

STEP 3:Lay out theSecond Course

Begin layingout the secondcourse asshown in Layout 2. You will need to split two AB YorkBlocks and an AB Dublin End-Split Block to completethis course. Save any remaining split pieces to be usedon the next course.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

STEP 4: Building the Third CourseConstruct the third course as shown

in Layout 3, splitting the AB York andAB Dublin Blocks as needed. A cornerblock will again need to be cut at theend of the wall, see Figure 1. We rec-ommend measuring the distance onyour project before cutting to make

sure you have a proper fit.

STEP 5: Building the Fourth CourseInstall the fourth course in the same manner as the

previous courses following the pattern in Layout 4,

splitting blocks as needed.

STEP 6: Building the Fifth CourseInstall the fifth course in the same manner as the

previous courses following the pattern in Layout 5,splitting blocks as needed. This is the last course to bebuilt in this manner. The next two courses will haveadditional modifications to complete the project.

STEP 7: Building the Grill AreaIn this example the wall panel behind

the grill is one course lower than the bararea panel to allow for movement of thegrill hood (Figure 2). On this course youwill need to flip the blocks over along the

Building an Outdoor Kitchen

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

LAYOUT 1

LAYOUT 2

LAYOUT 3

LAYOUT 4

LAYOUT 5

30 Outdoor Kitchens

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first post/pillar and the back wall of thegrill area**. This will allow the countertopto be flush and level when installed.

** Flip the blocks over so that the raised ringsgo into the holes on the previous course.

STEP 8: Building the Raised BarOnce you have reached your desired

height of the grilling area, it is now timeto finish the raised bar. Underneath thebar is a perfect spot to place a mini re-frigerator or add shelves for storage. Tobuild the top course of the bar, you willneed to flip these blocks over to create a

level surface for the courtertop. Installthe blocks using the pattern in Layout 7.

STEP 9: FinishingNow that the construction of the

kitchen frame is complete, it is time toinstall your countertop material. In thisexample we used concrete slabs thatare cut to size. However any outdoorcountertop material will work, so choosea countertop that fits your design. Setyour countertops in place and check forlevel. Shims may be used if adjustmentsare necessary. Secure the countertops in

place with masonry ad-hesive, move your grillinto place and you areready to fire up theBBQ!

*NOTE: A larger openingwill be needed if your grill is alarger size than the oneshown in this example. To in-crease the width of the grillarea opening, add additional

Building an Outdoor Kitchen

blocks and orsplit blocks toyour wallpanel to en-large the grillarea. The min-imum incre-ment you canincrease yourwidth by is approximately 4 in.(102 mm). MATERIALS NEEDED:

• 73 AB York Blocks• 31 AB Dublin Blocks• 67 Corner Blocks• 2 Tubes of Masonry

Adhesive.• Outdoor Countertops

(cut to size).

TOOLS NEEDED:• Tape Measure• Masking Tape• Chalk Line• Hammer & Chisel• Masonry Saw• Safety Glasses• Dust Mask

& Work Gloves

STEP 7

STEP 9

FINISHED

LAYOUT 6

LAYOUT 6

31Safety

Halcian Pierre

Watching many home improve-ment shows, you’re bound tocome across an episode where ahomeowner has their heart set onhaving an outdoor kitchen, butthey have no idea how to go aboutcreating one. Usually, the mainfocus is having an eclectic yetfunctional spot that serves asboth an eating area and an enter-tainment space, which can lend it-self to many themed parties andget-togethers.

Most of these spaces combinehigh end cooking ranges, gas grills,charcoal barbecue pits and also abrick oven (especially if the personis into making pizzas and artisanbreads on a heated stone). Oncebuilt however, some tend to forgetthat just like a regular kitchen youhave to have certain safety meas-ures put into place. With high endappliances and kitchen equipmentto look after, housing them in out-door spaces means they are moresusceptible to certain risks, espe-cially from high winds, pets andpests, and yes, even children. This iswhy in the majority of cases appli-ances (both electrical and thoseusing gas) are placed against wallsor are enclosed. Also, during cook-ing, there needs to be some sort ofvigilance going on at all times; largeopen flames no longer have the“wall protection” from shiftingwinds.

A few important safety rules,then, should always be observedwhen maintaining your outdoorkitchen space.

Brace kitchen furnitureVerify that the furniture in your

outdoor kitchen is stable on its own,particularly if children are on theguest list (they love climbing). An-chor furniture to the floor to pre-vent it from being pulled over orknocked down.

Mind your electrical cordsGet longer cords and route them

along the walls and out of high traf-fic areas, and position cords out ofchildren's reach. In addition, don'tuse extension cords that are cut ordamaged.

Don't overload the out-lets

The extra set of speakers, addi-tional lighting, and margaritablender may seem a great idea,until they are plugged in and trip anelectrical breaker or start a fire.Don't plug too many cords into anoutlet or power strip, and read themanufacturer's instructions for theelectric equipment and appliancesyou plan to use for your kitchen

Grill safeFor those outdoor cookouts or

adventurous grilling, keep the grilloutdoors and a safe distance fromthe house (about 10 feet).

Stand by your panStay in the kitchen while food is

cooking. Most fires in the kitchenoccur because food is left unat-tended. If you must momentarilyleave the kitchen (or walk awayfrom the grill), carry an oven mitt oranother cooking utensil with you asa reminder that something is cook-ing.

Create safety zonesFirst, invite a manageable num-

ber of guests to avoid overcrowdingyour outdoor space. Then limit thenumber of people in high-risk areas,such as near the stove or grill. Thisis especially important if childrenare invited to the party. Pay particu-lar attention to sharp corners andsmall objects, and be sure path-ways are clear of items that couldcause children (and adults) to trip.

Always think safetyKeeping your home safe should

be a year-round mission. Be sure topurchase only products that havebeen tested for safety. For example,look for the UL Mark on electronics;products that bear the UL Markmean representative samples havebeen tested to UL's rigorous safetystandards and found to be free offoreseeable safety hazards.

And lastly, keep a fire extin-guisher handy at all times, just incase.

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