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time in the kitchen say that with a family sitting area.a family mem- her can join them and have a con- versation instead of yelling into another room. :

Some peuple believe there's nothing like a fireplace to entice us into the kitchen. You turn that en. 11 warms you up. it starts the day.

In addition to putting a fireplace and sitting area in a kitchen, home- owners can turn toward painted fin- ishes for more appeal.

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With fast-paced lifestyles. today’s families are rediscovering the importance of togetherness — around the kitchen table.

With the table in there. it's where everyone congregates; the kids are back to duing their home- work where Mom is.

Wood floors.

Today's lovers of old-fashioned styling savor the natural beauty and waroith of wood, and they show it with wood cabinetry and wood- work.

With the advent of rock-hard protective finishes, even wood floors in the kitchen are gaining wide acceptance.

With a low-lustre poiyurethane finish, wood floors can have a nice, natural glow and they are easy to cure for.

To care for the floor, sweep daily and clean up spills. Once a month. wash the floor with a wood cleaner, then hand-wipe it dry.

Little-extras.

Finally, do not overlook the little extras. A water-and-ice dispenser in the refrigerator door could be a timesaver for families with forever- thirsty little ones.

Some of the smallest kitchen features can also be the favorites. like an instant hot-water dispenser. You can use it for instant coffee, to make gelatin, instant oatmeal and. instant boiling water.

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