1901 Kitchen Remodel Traditional Kitchen, Portland

The same is true for green, a top choice for kitchens. Green symbolizes life, vitality, and longevity and encourages an active and healthy lifestyle.

7. Furniture style. From the tablelike island to the feet on the sink base, these details let you know that the cabinetry doesn't have to look like cabinetry. Of course, we still want all of the accessories that make the cabinetry efficient, but that's on the inside. So let's make the exterior appropriate to the style and age of the surrounding house.8. Built-in appliances that hide behind wood doors. Custom wood panels that match the cabinetry conceal the bigger appliances.

3. Use eBay and Craigslist. I know, I know — I told you not to buy your own materials. But certain deals are hard to pass up. If you can get the farmhouse sink you want for half price because someone else has to unload it, go for it. Just get it before the cabinet design is finalized and have it onsite before you plan around it.

With Emerald as Pantone's Color of the Year, all shades of green are in the spotlight. A lighter pastel version of the rich hue looks refreshing as a kitchen cabinet color.

Finding the filter. For most dishwashers, removing the filter requires little more than turning it counterclockwise and gently pulling it out. However, since there are a variety of models, your best bet is to locate the owner’s manual either in print or online. If your owner’s manual has gone missing (no judging!) or you never had one in the first place, you can access the information by calling an appliance store for guidance or searching the brand and model online using the keywords owner’s manual. Once you know where to look and what to do, most manufacturers say emptying and cleaning the filter is a simple task that should take only a few minutes to complete. Be sure to remove the Pac-Man-shaped screen inside the filter and rinse it under a faucet. Then put the filter back in properly. If it’s not locked into place, food can get through and clog the spray arms.Ottusch recommends checking the screen once a month if you tend to leave a little food on dishes. If you pre-rinse, check the screen every three months. “If you see that with normal habits your dishes are not coming out clean, they have food soils on them or feel gritty, then it’s time to check the filter,” she says. Yahnke recommends cleaning every week if you use your appliance daily. “The more you keep it clean and free of debris, the longer it’s going to last,” he says. “If you let it get scummed up with dirt, it’s going to break down.”

I like the sink and how it is flush with the counter.

Sink under the window, panel on the dishwasher.

dining also - similar to wood design but with metal

Sharp microwave drawer.I always purchase from Bradford appliance store.