Here are some amazing pictures featuring kitchens made by Dada. This series is called "Vela Quadra" created by designer, Ferrucio Laviani. One feature I like is the great flexibility within the designs. First off, there are a many different colors to choose from to shape your kitchen colors to match the theme of your house. Also, there is a multitude of design options. Just from the kitchen pictures alone you can see the different islands, cabinetry, shape, and thickness of the design elements. I do like the approach by Dada since you can shape the look you want while building something that fits your family's needs. More information: here.
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FÖRHÖJA cutlery trays from Ikea offer an inexpensive way to organize kitchen drawers for knives, spoons, forks, and other utensils. There are two different models available that vary in size to accommodate different drawer widths. Each cutlery tray retails for under $10 offering a great way to get organized and if you change your mind later, there was not a huge initial investment. One model is under 10" wide while the other is just under 17" wide. Price: $6-$10. Buy product: here.
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Range hoods are imperative for proper kitchen ventilation and making sure that the air in your home remains clean. Smoke or odors from cooking can permeate a home creating a dangerous situation or one that smells unpleasant. In this article we present 9 range hoods ideas that present possibilities about kitchen ventilation. The good news is that range hoods can be a bonus and not a liability in kitchen designing. Yes, there are several models on the market that are plain or unattractive which do not add to the relative beauty of the room. Then there are range hoods that are "decorative friendly" that add to the overall look of the kitchen and often add a design element to the ceiling which is often overlooked for its possibilities. These nine examples come from BMD Modern Hoods who was kind enough to share this information. I am a big fan of stainless steel models and that is the primary construction element in these pieces. The nine range hoods provide some good ideas to shapes and possibilities for designing a cool kitchen. Source: BMD Modern Hoods.
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Here is a kitchen utensil storage caddy that is made of stainless steel which is designed to match your appliances. The SimpleHuman line is nice in that you can pick up any of the items and know that they will match. Each of their "stainless" series products feature a steel shell coupled with black trim. This caddy is a nice size and for me has larger openings. I recently had a larger caddy where the openings were smaller and it created issues in getting things to fit properly. Price: $25. Buy product: here.
A reader question came in asking about Okite countertops asking if we could provide what we know about the product. Okite is a manufactured type of stone made by an Italian company. The product is 93% quartz and 7% resin. Most research on the web shows favorable reviews for the product and that it is very flexible in kitchen design. It is probably a personal preference if you prefer a natural stone like granite or a manufactured stone such as Okite. Both types of countertops can add beauty to your kitchen's appeal. More information can be found on their website: here.
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