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it takes a smart kitchen cabinet to pass this test the tribune thursday mar 20 197s 3 f in most kitchens the cabinets work as hard as the cook kitchen cabinets do a variety of jobs from providing storage and countertop space to setting the rooms decorative tone a sufficient number of ac cessible cabinets makes a kitchen more convenient not surprisingly new cabinets rank as a key factor in kitchen remodeling a recent survey by the bureau of building marketing research reports that 75 per cent of professionallyremodeled kitchens feature new cabinets cabinet installation is also included in about 40 per cent of kitchens remodeled by doityourselfers f eltner wa cabinet selection can play a big part in g successful upgrading a basic factor in kitchen cabinet selection and one no remodeler should overlook is the cabinets performance ability the national kitchen cabinet association points out that kitchen cabinets must provide longterm daily service in the homes toughest workroom vanity cabinets the standards apply to manufactured factoryfinished kitchen and vanity cabinets before they can carry the nkca seal cabinets must pass endurance and quality tests conducted by an independent testing laboratory the tests cover a wide range of performances for instance its required that shelves be sufficiently supported that swinging doors be properly aligned and operate freely and that the cabinet finish be clean and free of disfiguring marks in addition cabinets must be able to withstand aboveaverage weights on shelves and in drawers as well as the impact or dropped cans and other objects there is even a test for the special abuse suffered what once was a huge oldfashioned kitchen was remodelled by a professional designer to improve use of space especially of storage space ceiling height is diminished by installation of beams and by base cabinet doors from being closed by adult bright yellowwhite wallcovering large refrigeratorfreezer has easy knees to being tat bith childrens tricycles access mission- cabinetry st charles lost in space get the advice of an expert for your kitchen i how well the cabinets are constructed the amount i of storage they hold their strength ease of operation si and resistance to staining should all be considered rc nkca suggests that cabinets be chosen to withstand a variety of kitchen trauma from normal slams and spills to extraordinary abuse such as children standing on cabinet doors to reach high shelves shelves although style color placement and size of kit chen cabinets may vary performance shouldnt says nkca therefore the association recommends use of kitchen cabinets that carry an nkca certification seal the seal certifies that the cabinet meets stringent construction and performance standards of american national standards institute ansi for kitchen and working in a kitchen too cozy to be convenient you may visualize a big big kitchen as your dream come true professionals among them the specialists who are certified kitchen designers say its not size that counts most its space and how you use space r a large kitchen can be a nightmare fatiguing both physically and emotionally if its cut into by doorways is badly lit has high ceilings with cabinets all the way to the top and appliances so far apart you need roller skates to get from the refrigerator to the sink to the range a large kitchen can also be a delight if the shortcomings described above are corrected through professional remodeling one expert con fronted with such a kit chen lowered the ceiling from 108 inches to 100 inches installed task lighting to supplement overhead fixtures up dated and brought ap pliances closer together to save steps and added dining facilities in salvaged space that proved large enough for a sewing centre and desk just as a big kitchen can be improved so can a small one through professional planning that rethinks the area most ckds and the member firms of the american institute of kitchen dealers by whom theyre employed will quote free of charge on equipment labor and materials from plans and specifications you sub mit for a fee of 50 to 75 the professional will visit your home take measurements discuss your familys needs and preferences develop layout sketches prepare a comprehensive budget analysis and meet with you at his showroom to present his initial suggestions for a fee of 100 to 150 his services will also inlcude finished floor plans and perspective renderings or elevations plus an accurate quotation for equipment labor and materials drawings and quotatinons become your property so should you decide to postpone your remodelling or to become your own con tractor you will have spent a minimum amount for professional help that eventually will save you time effort and the possibility of making expensive errors from lack of knowledge should you pursue your remodeling plans within 90 days with the specialist who has prepared them it is the practice of the reputable dealer to include his design fees in the cost of your kitchen make your home morelivable with a mimm markham kitchen centre seven star plaza no 7 highway at 7th line 2946616 a division of jidamo carpentry laminates 340 don park road unit 16 custom built formica kitchens and vanities all styles