Just back from a NKBA Advanced Appliances Class-exciting you say??? Maybe that doesn’t sound exciting to you- but it was great! Appliance tidbits 4 thought: 1st dishwasher was invented in 1893, frozen food wasn’t available until the 1930’s, and halogen lights being used to cook food. Kitchen suite trends? Induction or magnetic cooking has actually been around for 15 years, and is the wave of the future! Why you ask, because it takes up to 50% less time to boil a large pot of water, a child would not be burned if they touched the surface right after a pot was pulled off the burner. Small metal objects will not heat. Two thirds of the cooking area must be covered to begin heating. Pretty cool for parents. LOL-get it???
How about the fact that most chefs want gas fuel for their cook tops, but gas is the least efficient way to cook. Smooth top and induction cook tops are better, with induction being 90% effective.
History is being made today with microwaves, steam ovens, and halogen lights. We feed our families, have fun, and save energy all at the same time! Washers and dryers with colors like evergreen and crimson are driving the trend toward color on other appliances. Case in point: Jenn-Air and KitchenAid are producing oiled bronze kitchen appliances, Amana allows its’ customers to choose color and a design for their refrigerator, Décor has color infused glass panels with black, anthracite gray, sterling silver, titanium silver, blue water, and slate green being choices. Www.vikingrange.com has a color tool with 24 options in their Custom Professional Series.
The class brought up the question: “Why do experts in the kitchen field not recommend blue for kitchen appliances?” Because, and it is a big because, blue does not reflect well on food. It is the color of mold and that can bring up negative connotations. So, why have they just started manufacturing blue interiors on ovens??? The old grey was just fine! Now, I bet you think about that little tidbit when buying your next oven!!!
Why don’t people vent their stovetops? In the old days, it may have been because vents sounded like a jet engine taking off! Besides the reduction in the noise level, good reasons to vent include: remove smoke, grease, moisture, heat, Nitrogen Oxide and Carbon Monoxide to create healthy indoor air environment. NKBA recommends a minimum of 150 CFM (cubic feet per minute), but the manufacturers recommendations always trump this for warranty reasons. (Be sure to turn your vent on 20 minutes before starting to cook so air begins to circulate.)
There is a whole lot more exciting appliance information to cover, but not enough time! Let me know if you have questions.
Before I sign off this week, I wanted to be clear that I am very pro “buy in your own town”. Last week I talked about a wonderful store in Spokane named The Tin Roof where I found a great dining set, perfect for my dining room remodel. I am checking in Great Falls stores to see if it can be purchased thru a local store first.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Great design isn't just about aesthetically pleasing rooms," he says. "The whole point of interior design is about creating environments where people can really live their lives and where you can connect with your friends and family." VERN YIP at www.remodelingcenter.com
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