| Kitchen Design Trends What's New, What's Hot for your SuperKitchen?  So, you have just made the decision to remodel the heart of your home! No decision about your home environment is more important because of the key activities that take place in the kitchen. Now is the time to do a little personal research and find out what your options are.   Exploring Space
The larger the space, the easier it is to outfit your kitchen for a modern multi-tasking family. But, not all kitchens are large enough to blend task areas. A qualified and experienced kitchen planning specialist may be able to help you 'find' additional square footage you didn't realize you have by removing a wall, opening a closet or raising the ceiling. Locate an authorized KraftMaid Cabinetrydealer for help.  Add critical space by carefully planning your cabinetry to include features that store the kinds of items you have. Many and varied special cabinets or cabinet inserts are available for every imaginable storage need. see Storage Planning.      Newer homes have seen a decided trend towards 'great rooms', integrating the functions of the old kitchen/family room combination, often by simply removing the wall between them. In a great room plan, the family fireplace and media center can be enjoyed while cooking; the kids homework spot shares a computer with the family planning center; cooking becomes a family affair rather than a lonely duty performed by a single family member. Teens can work on school projects while younger children play or work on hobbies, all easy for Mom and Dad to supervise. A successful great room design incorporates the functionality of the kitchen without adding a utilitarian look to the living area. The careful selection of materials will help you make your Great Room just as attractive as it is functional. Home Cabinetry Tips      | 
