On the Top
Great looks and easy care make Vermont Soapstone a good option for countertops: a monthly wipe with mineral oil maintains the finish; sandpaper removes deep scratches.
Smart Choice
Energy-efficient appliances such as this dishwasher from Maytag reduce the use of natural resources (and electric bills). Stainless steel gives the kitchen a sleek, up-to-date attitude.
Pretty Practical
This bridge faucet from American Standard looks right at home in an older home -- and the extra-long spout has plenty of reach for 21st-century commercial-style cookware.
Easy Update
New hardware is one of the most affordable ways to give kitchen cabinets a fresh look. The handsome brushed-nickel pulls and crystal knobs shown here were found at Home Depot.
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
PROBLEM: Your refrigerator sticks out six inches beyond your cabinets.
SOLUTION: A counter-depth model--like the one at above--which has stainless-steel doors and painted "stainless" sides, for a built-in, designer look.
"We love the bottom-mounted freezer on this refrigerator," say the owners. "It's so much better to have all the fresh food at eye level."
E522BLX REFRIGERATOR: Fisher & Paykel.
Frugal & Beautiful
Refurbishing the cabinets that came with their house saved this couple considerable money and planning time:
Glass Act: Replacement doors ordered online from Quality Doors transformed the existing units.
Finishings: Crown moldings and a coat of white paint (a low-VOC formulation available from Yenkin-Majestic) completed the room's update.
On Display: A few open shelves situated in otherwise unused corners and nooks display the homeowners' growing collection of ironstone, found on eBay.
Originally, a bank of cabinets filled the wall where the breakfast table is now positioned. Removing them opened up the space, softening its appearance and making room for an inviting and much used seating area. The alternating checkerboard tones of the cork tile floor lend just the right hint of warmth to the otherwise cool room. These natural tiles, made from remnant cork, are especially soft and durable and also absorb noise.
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