Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts

Monday, January 10, 2011

Sense-of-luxury-kitchen


Often neglected by interior designers, kitchen is the place that sustains and promotes a healthy family. Modernkitchen design ideas prioritize kitchen design that is utilitarian and stylish at the same time. Designing innovative kitchens will include organizing the storage spaces and equipping the kitchen with modern facilities.
Filling up the kitchen spaces with latest and ultra modern kitchen appliances has become absolutely necessary for the new age kitchens. Choosing energy efficient appliances that are sleek will enhance the overall appeal of the kitchen. The countertops and areas that are generally used for working in the kitchen, now-a-days are made of granite or marble that can be cleaned easily and that lend a spruced up look to the kitchen.
Storage spaces should be ample with separate areas for storing each component in the kitchen. Modern daykitchen design ideas emphasize the need for easy accessibility of kitchen items. In addition to this, a child friendly kitchen which isolates the cooking area and alleviates the risk of children tampering with the kitchen gadgets that are dangerous is essential for any kitchen, irrespective of the kitchen design.
Kitchens should have ample air circulation and lighting and large windows and appropriately positioned lighting fixtures serve the purpose. Similarly, kitchens should be spacious enough to accommodate all components without cramming a small space devoted as kitchen with all the necessary constituents of a kitchen. Kitchen design that does not compromise comfort for style should be implemented and modern kitchen design ideas accentuate on the same.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Who we work with and who our clients are

Most of our clients are home owners in Westchester or apartment owners in Manhattan.We do work with architects, interior designers and contractors that refer their clients to us on regular basis and we also cater to commercial accounts, but the majority of our business today are individual home or apartment owners that come to us first before hiring an Architect or contractor.

We believe that everything should always be focused around the client and our priority should always be to do everything possible to make every client happy. Although this should be the approach for every business and especially kitchen and bathroom showrooms, surprisingly that’s not always the case.

We are always working on improving our system and our team so that we can listen better, respond better, know more about our industry, carry more products, minimize any mistakes and/ or delays, design better, reduce our prices and anything else that can make our clients happier.

We are always here to help and are always available by phone and email including on nights and weekends. Mayan, the owner is setting an example of that by encouraging anyone to always contact him on his cell 347 9920410 or email mayan@myhomemyplanet.com

We are proud of the fact that despite of the many challenges of providing design and supply services for kitchens and bathrooms as of today, there are no bad reviews at all (Not even one) about MyHomeMyPlanet.
To contact us, simply click: http://www.myhomemyplanet.com/contact

Thursday, December 16, 2010

How To Dismantle, Uninstall, And Remove Old Kitchen Appliances Such As Stoves, Refrigerators, And Hoods

Because all appliances are different, we suggest consulting the instructions for the individual appliance when dismantling. If you no longer have the literatureor something is not clear to you, seek professional advice.
If modifications have been made to your kitchen in the past, it will be a good idea to measure the door openings and the largerappliances before attempting to get them through the doorways. Old carpet samples or large pieces of cardboard are great for sliding appliances out of position, while at the same time, protecting the floor from gouges or scratches.
  1. A Freestanding Electric Range can be eased out from the wall far enough to allow you to disconnect the thick pigtail plug in the rear. Then continue to ease the range out into the kitchen, put it on a dolly and transport it to a convenient place. If the range has an upper oven and fan, disengage the duct connection first.
  2. The Drop-in Range will be fastened to the base cabinetry or the side cabinets. Look inside the range or on the side of the cabinets to determine the connection. You will need an additional person to help you lift the range up far enough to unplug it and/or turn off the gas. Then lift it out and onto a dolly.
  3. A Gas Range will have to be moved forward just far enough to reach the shut off valve for the gas. Usually, the flexible tubing used will give a little clearance. Turn the valve until it is tightly off. Disconnect the flexible tubing from the valve using a small wrench and you will be able to slide the range out into the room. If you are not planning to reuse the existing gas line, you will want to disconnect the supply line as well. Once the main gas valve is off, remove the supply line and put a plug fitting over the gas pipe which is inside the stud wall. Once this is accomplished, you can ask the utility company to inspect the gas system and relight the pilot lights for any remaining gas appliances.
  4. Wall Ovens most likely will have the electrical or gas connection housed in the cabinet below the unit. Unplug the cord from the socket or turn off the gas valve and disconnect the flexible tubing. Then, you can unscrew the screws that connect the oven to the frame or cabinets - these are usually on the inside of the oven door. Ease the unit forward until you can lift it onto a dolly.
  5. Cook tops also house the power or gas connection in the cabinet below or possibly in the cabinet on either side of the unit. Pull the plug or turn off the gas valve and disconnect the flexible tubing from the valve. Unscrew the unit from the countertop and simply lift it out. If you do not plan on reusing the gas, remove the supply line and put a plug fitting over the gas pipe which is inside the stud wall.
  6. A Barbeque Cook top has a ventilating system that goes down through the floor or down and out through the wall. Determine how the down vent is attached to the duct; this could be a metal collar that unsnaps or duct tape that must be peeled off, or it may be held down by flanges that are nailed or screwed. Disengage the vent. Then unscrew the mountings that attach the cook top and lift the unit out.
  7. An Over the Range Hood Vent usually houses the electrical connection under the removable light or filter panel. Disconnect those wires and cap them with wire nuts as described previously. The cabinet doors above the hood will give access to the vent where it connects to the duct. Disconnect these in the same manner as described for the barbeque cook top. Then you will need to look up into the hood to see where the screws are located that attach it to the upper cabinets. Remove the screws and lift the hood down and out. You may need someone to hold the hood in place while you unscrew the screws to keep it from falling down before all the screws have been removed.