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The Kitchen Domino Theory

by Clay Cox Owner/President - Kitchens by Clay

You love doing laundry? Huh? On the right-hand wall, the handles of a full-size stainless steel
One of the best things to happen in the kitchen refrigerator can be seen. This is a brilliant idea and since it
world of kitchen and cabinet design is the was in the original plans it is plumbed for ice and water as well.
advent of large laundry rooms. So big in We all know a second refrigerator in our homes is more than
fact that when I was cutting my teeth in the welcome. Beside the refrigerator and barely visible is a second
kitchen design business almost 30 years ago dishwasher with a full size sink next to it for proper drainage. The
the average kitchen was smaller than the size sink has another garbage disposal as well. Finish that up with
of these new laundry rooms. excellent upper and lower cabinet space and plenty of room for
On the page to your right, you can see folding laundry and you have one fantastic laundry room.
how much fun, along with great function, So, is this really a laundry room or is it an office, storage room,
your laundry room could be if space allows. butler’s pantry, mud room, or second kitchen?
This laundry has, front and center, a credenza under the window I say all the above.
for some great storage. To the left you can see a small personal
Enjoy your home!
desk great for homework or balancing the household accounts and
more. Above the credenza there is a nice bit of whimsy with the Clay Cox
twin 3” thick open shelves.
Straight back and to the right you can see the washer and dryer
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sitting up on pedestals which is proof positive that this is a laundry
room after all. The storage cabinets above are extra deep so the 7935 Airport Road, Suites 5 and 6, Naples, FL 34109
homeowner can reach up and over the washer and dryer and use T: 239.431.5474 F: 239.431.5472
the cabinets with ease.

Understanding The Points of A Good Cut

by Erick Carter
great hairstyle starts When the vertical and horizontal planes
with a great haircut and meet, they create the all-important points
A for that you must have of balance. These points dictate where your
balance. Understanding the hairstylist sections the hair for corrective
eleven balance points of a good work, creative work, and conservative work,
cut, which include vertical and both in cutting and coloring.
horizontal planes, gives creative When your hairstylist fails to respect these
freedom to your hairstylist. points, your hair style can appear off-balance
All good hair design starts with the main and that alone can make you frustrated at
balance point, which is found at the highest home when trying to recreate salon results.
point of the head, when the head is in a natural If you feel your hairstyle needs to be
position. From there your stylist will draw five better balanced, please call for a no obligation
vertical planes of balance. They are the center consultation.
part, three inch points each side of the part, and
the tops of both ears.
To create horizontal planes of balance, a line
is drawn first at the round, and second at the flat of the head.

If you have any questions feel free to email me.
Erickcre8u@gmail.com
Erick Carter, Salon Zenergy
239-777-2380

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