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When Ben Franklin had a decision to make, he would draw a line down the center of a piece of paper and make lists of pros and cons regarding the subject at hand. That came to be called ‘The Franklin List”.

A slight variation to that is what this article is all about. The question is: “Should you move, or stay where you are and remodel?” Of course, you could stay and do nothing, but then, why read this article? Continue reading ‘Move Or Remodel?’ »

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Unlike the period kitchens, modern ones have no set rules and guidelines. Modern kitchen designs are many and suit many purposes that are a part of the current living style.While designing a modern kitchen many people do the mistake of buying various new appliances and crowding the kitchen. Most of these appliances would later become totally useless. Such overcrowding of the kitchen will never make it useful or even beautiful. When you go for a modern kitchen there are a few factors to keep in mind.

• Decide on the layout of the kitchen. Think about whether you want the kitchen to be enclosed or open. Most of the modern kitchens open to the living rooms, thus closing the gap between the family activities and the kitchen work.
• Have a kitchen island that would serve for different purposes. Whether to items, read books, eat food or work on laptop, kitchen islands are highly useful and are an important part of the modern kitchen design.
• Go for neutral colours like cream, light grey or just white. Dark colours can be quite over whelming, especially if the kitchen is small. Moreover, they can make the kitchen dark. Lighter shades on the other hand can make the kitchen bright and beautiful.
• Have a proper layout that gives you ample space to walk. At the same time they should be close enough so that you can get all the items you want fast enough. Most importantly, make sure that the main three items in a kitchen, the oven, the refrigerator and washing area, are close enough.
• Provide adequate lighting. Dark kitchens create a gloomy atmosphere. Over-bench lights, pendants, etc. can make the work space really bright. Similarly, ceiling lights with dimmers can provide adequate lighting while relaxing with snacks in the kitchen.

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