Page 52 - Life In Naples Magazine - November 2015

Storage Solutions
Mby Clay Cox
y job is amazing. Year after year I get to observe and The last few years have seen the insurgence
participate in the design changes that go with the times.
A long time ago Kitchens by Clay installed hundreds of of the “Transitional” look. Most folks think
pink kitchens with pickled maple and oak finishes being popular at
that time. Cherry wood kitchens became popular next which did of this look as clean lines, light colors

not last long here in Southwest Florida as it was too dark for most with a perception that it leans towards a
people. Later it was replaced by the Tuscany look which encom-
passed lots and lots of trim work. The problem was the trim work, more modern design and this is true. More
i.e. corbels and flutes, simply took too much space. To me this was
space that could have been used for more storage which is invaluable importantly it has opened up and emphasizes
in Florida since we have no attics or cellars.
the need for better storage solutions. For

example years ago most of our clients wouldn’t

buy roll-out shelves or built-in waste/recycle

systems let alone drawer organizers. But now

it’s a different story altogether.

Take drawers. Drawers are the original quick storage solution.

Open a drawer, pull out what you want and close it. Done! No lon-

ger will you get on your knees to reach the back of a cabinet to get

what you need. Spice and oil pullouts will save you from moving

everything in the cabinet from the front to the back. Knife drawers

remove the cumbersome knife block from your countertop while

keeping the knives safe. Built-in spoon holders also help to keep

counters clean and uncluttered while giving you easy access. Pull-

out tray dividers do not take up the much needed space from a cabi-

net. The options are endless.

So, thanks to the transitional kitchen design elements we are

working with today our clients are getting user friendly kitchens

along with it and loving it.

Please E-mail Clay with your questions or comments at clay@kitch-

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