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		<title>Enjoy the Benefits of Kitchen Cabinets in Your Kitchen Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen Islands are the way to go in kitchen design.Having an island in your kitchen is a becoming a popular addition, and it serves many great purposes. Adding extra space to prepare food, creating an open layout, and allowing guests to sit at the island for a quick meal or drink are all great advantages to the kitchen island. However, by adding kitchen cabinets in islands, you can gain even more benefits.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="normal"><strong id="textpreview_title"></strong><a href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Kitchen-islands_NEW-8-17.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3523" title="Kitchen Island" src="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Kitchen-islands_NEW-8-17.jpg" alt="Kitchen Islands are the way to go in kitchen design." width="417" height="288" /></a>Having an island in your kitchen is a becoming a popular addition, and it serves many great purposes. Adding extra space to prepare food, creating an open layout, and allowing guests to sit at the island for a quick meal or drink are all great advantages to the <a title="kitchen island" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/Kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen island</a>. However, by adding kitchen cabinets in islands, you can gain even more benefits.</p>
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<h3>Increased Storage</h3>
<p>Including <a title="kitchen cabinets" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/Finishes.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen cabinets</a> in your island means that there is unlimited extra storage within your kitchen. Perhaps you would like to begin recycling, store rarely used dishes, or just use the space at your discretion. Anyone who has designed a kitchen knows that there can never be too much storage space. Thankfully, an island is the perfect solution to increasing space.</p>
<h3>Child Friendly</h3>
<p>As children reach a certain age, they are old enough to make simple sandwiches for themselves, or maybe pour their own breakfast cereal and milk. Kitchen cabinets in islands are often the perfect height for them to access dishes and cups, and makes it easy for them to know which are designated for them.</p>
<p>Whether you want to create more storage space in your kitchen, or provide your child with easy access to their dishes, kitchen cabinets are a great addition to your island.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> carries a wide range of <a title="kitchen cabinets" href="../../" target="_blank">kitchen cabinets</a> and most everything else you need for your home or <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling </a>projects. You&#8217;ll find top-quality products at direct insider prices.</p>
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		<title>Placing Kitchen Cabinets in Islands</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Cabinet Accessories]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past decade, the number one requested installation for kitchen designs and remodels has been the kitchen island. Housing stoves, dishwasher, icemakers and sinks to name a few, these islands are in many cases the central point of the kitchen. One of the best, and oft times overlooked options for these islands is the additional storage space kitchen cabinets in islands could provide if installed beneath the island.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong><a href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Country-Kitchen1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3180" title="Kitchen Island and Cabinets" src="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Country-Kitchen1.jpg" alt="Get more cabinets for storage with a kitchen island." width="426" height="282" /></a>Over the past decade, the number one requested installation for kitchen designs and remodels has been the <a title="kitchen island" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/Kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen island</a>. Housing stoves, dishwasher, icemakers and sinks to name a few, these islands are in many cases the central point of the kitchen. One of the best, and oft times overlooked options for these islands is the additional storage space kitchen cabinets in islands could provide if installed beneath the island.</p>
<h3><strong>Additional Storage Space</strong></h3>
<p>As <a title="kitchen appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">kitchen appliances</a> and utensils continue to hit the market like hot cakes, additional places to store them will be needed as well. In many cases this space can be added under an item will still having a cook top or<a title="dishwasher" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/dishwashers.aspx" target="_blank"> dishwasher</a> installed as well. Anytime one can find additional storage space in the kitchen, it is indeed a value add.</p>
<h3><strong> Pull Out Cabinets </strong></h3>
<p>Another great option to consider if installing <a title="cabinets" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/Finishes.aspx" target="_blank">cabinets</a> under an island, it to purchase the cabinets featuring pullout drawers. These options allow one to bring the contents of the cabinets to them as opposed to having to climb into the cabinet to retrieve an item stored towards the back.</p>
<p>Both options are ones to consider when designing an island for the kitchen. Even if the additional storage space isn’t needed immediately, at the very least it will be there when it is.</p>
<p>With savings of up to 50% off retail prices at <a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a>, you can select beautiful new <a href="../../">kitchen cabinets</a> in a wide array of styles, materials, and finishes to create the kitchen design.</p>
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		<title>Kitchen Island Cabinets Can Give You the Space You Need</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:35:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen Islands resolve many issues in the kitchen. They add countertop space and cabinet storage space as well. You can configure your kitchen island in many ways to help you store various items you need in your kitchen. It's a great solution to many problems.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-300" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="kr_1-a1" src="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/kr_1-a1.jpg" alt="" width="129" height="142" />Are you one of those people who can become overly irritated over the lack of kitchen cabinet space or the fact you can’t reach the top two shelves of your existing cabinets?  It’s also tough to find a space for all the things we don’t use but won’t throw away, plus finding room for all the new things we want to buy.</p>
<p>A perfect solution for additional space might just be <a title="island cabinets" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/Kitchen.aspx" target="_blank">island cabinets</a>.  Not only can you have additional cabinet space but counter top space as well.  Island cabinets can provide additional storage space and come in a variety of sizes and shapes.   The shelving in island units is most often easily accessible and can offer more organizational options than traditional kitchen cabinets such as bookshelves.</p>
<p>Lower your frustration level and have plenty of room for Grandma’s heirloom pieces plus that great new mixer you’ve been eyeing.  The addition of island cabinets can provide you with the storage space you’ve been wanting.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> is your number one source for beautiful kitchen cabinets, kitchen islands and much more. Top-quality products from leading manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at DirectBuy can help you save up to 50% on everything you need to <a title="remodel your kitchen" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">remodel your kitchen</a>.</p>
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