Qualified Remodeler Magazine

OCT 2015

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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importance in this small space to ensure it did not take on a cluttered appearance. Lighting presented another challenge. Te vaulted ceiling is lined with skylights across the main work area. Kerr added track lighting below the skylights to provide adequate task lighting, and existing recessed cans provide excellent general illumination. Te ultimate reward for any task is a happy ending. "Te clients were fun to work with, amenable to my ideas, adventurous and not afraid to try some color," Kerr says. "Tey are in love with their kitchen and love entertaining in the house with all the changes we made to the kitchen, living room and dining room. Te space fows well and just works for them. Making happy clients who love their homes is always my goal." | appliances garages. "By doing so, we were able to house all of the appliances without sacrifcing too much storage space. Te built-in espresso machine was a must because they had one in their previous kitchen." She also implemented the common work triangle, which connects the three main work areas in the kitchen. "Tere is adequate counter work surface on both sides of the sink so the primary cook has access to the sink, range and refrigerator without bumping into the second cook who can work between the refrigerator and sink, with plenty of countertop to the left of the sink." Nothing was square or plumb, making the clean lines in this space quite remarkable and speaking well of the craftsmanship, particularly because no heavy moldings were used to cover up the faws. Symmetry was of utmost Porcelain tile flooring further opens the area and is a material that will wear well. Creative storage solutions were implemented throughout. There is no dead space in this kitchen — every space is well-used for storage. Designing this kitchen took two months. Teak-finished cabinetry helps balance the bold red cabinetry. Implementing the work triangle allows two cooks to work comfortably together. QualifiedRemodeler.com QR October 2015 35

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