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Chef's Kitchen (1 of 4): The New Plan From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-210

In this segment the kitchen consultant Matthew Spector discussed ideas to improve the layout and the design of the kitchen.

Matt's Ideas

• The current island is nice to work on, but it interrupts the flow of the kitchen layout. He suggests a home commercial-type range with a hood vent in order to get rid of most of the steam and air from the cooking.

• Move the sink a little closer so the cook can have better access.

  In this week's episode of Kitchen Renovations, host Paul Ryan will assist the homeowners in converting this antiquated kitchen ...

  into this kitchen that would be any chef's delight, ...

  with top-of-the-line, professional-style appliances!

  
  

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  Figure A

• Possibly place a new built-in refrigerator into the wall opposite (figure A) the sink, but first it will have to be determined if the wall is load-bearing or not.

• Improve the layout and passageways in the kitchen so the homeowners can better move around while preparing a meal.

• Add more storage.

Note: The main goal of this particular kitchen renovation is to make cooking for both homeowners a more pleasant and organized experience.

In the next segment we take a tour of the ultimate chef's kitchen!

RESOURCES :

Skil
Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
Website: www.skiltools.com

Stanley Tools Information
Stanley Tools/Works
Website: www.stanleyworks.com

Fiskars (Bucket Boss Division)
Fiskars Bucket Boss Division
Website: www.bucketboss.com

Makita Products
Makita USA Inc.
Website: www.makita.com

Paslode Nail Guns
Paslode
Website: www.paslode.com

3M Painter's Masking Tape and Sanding Pad
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com

Paint (Behr)
The Home Depot
Website: www.homedepot.com

Spray Paint (Rust-Oleum)
Rust-Oleum Corp.
Website: www.rustoleum.com

Residential Stone Hearth Gas Fired Oven
Brand name: Wood Stone
Model #: Bistro 3030
Where available: Visit the Wood Stone Corp. website, link below.
Wood Stone Corp.
1801 West Bakerview Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
Toll-free: 800-578-6836
Website: www.woodstonehome.com

GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Matthew Spector
Kitchen Consultant
Creative & Production Solutions Suite 505
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 651-436-1430

Claudia Sutherland
Culinary Consultant
5712 View Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55436
Phone: 952-938-0162