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Designs and Ideas for Small Kitchen Spaces How to get by when you don't have room. *Designer Joanna Simmons suggests that if you have a tiny kitchen space, blow out the ceiling to create some volume. A skylight like the one pictured below might also help. I also really like the idea of pull-outs such as a cutting board or a drop-down table to create an instant eating area. Another idea is taller upper cabinets for extra storage if ceiling space allows. Depending on your cooking needs, forget the standard 30" range and consider a 24" or even 20" range. Some urban folks, rarely cook at home. You might consider a simple 2 burner cooktop supplemented by a convection microwave, or even better one of the new steam/convection ovens. There are lots of choices for built-in appliances that fit in a 24" cabinet. Creative lighting will help the room look more spacious. Consider under cabinet lighting. LED's give you a lot of light and take up little room. Of course, white or other light colors can make a room look bigger, and even small windows and skylights for natural light help enormously. If you can get by with an undercounter refrigerator, here's one from Danby that has a separate freezer compartment. Perhaps width, not height is the issue. Here's a Liebherr refrigerator that's a tall 79 inches in height, but only 24 inches wide. It's surprising how true the saying is "Necessity is the mother of invention." For more ideas

Hurry-In These Rebate Offers Expire Soon Visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Top brands such as Bosch, Danby, Fisher and Paykel, GE, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag and Whirlpool have great consumer rebates that are expiring in the next few days! Bosch The More You Buy The Bigger The RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a 10 Percent Rebate with purchase of qualifying Bosch Kitchen Packages Bosch Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/23/2014 to 12/02/2014Receive up to a $300 Rebate with purchase of qualifying 4 piece Bosch appliance package Bosch BENCHMARK The More You Buy The Bigger The RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a 10 Percent Rebate with purchase of qualifying Bosch BENCHMARK Kitchen Packages Bosch BENCHMARK Dishwasher RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a $200 Visa Prepaid Card with purchase of qualifying Bosch BENCHMARK Dishwashers Bosch Dishwasher RebateValid from 09/01/2014 to 11/30/2014Receive up to a $100 Rebate with purchase of qualifying Bosch Dishwashers Danby Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/23/2014 to 12/02/2014Receive up to a $50 Rebate with purchase of qualifying Danby Silhouette, Silhouette Select, or Silhouette Professional Appliances Fisher And Paykel Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/23/2014 to 12/02/2014Receive up to a $50 Delivery Reimbursement with purchase of qualifying Fisher and Paykel Top Load Washer and matching Dryer GE Holiday Savings Start HereValid from 11/26/2014 to 12/03/2014Receive up to a $500 rebate with purchase of qualifying GE Cafe Appliance Package GE Consumer RebateValid from 11/05/2014 to 12/03/2014Receive up to a $2000 Visa Prepaid Card with purchase

Save More at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterExtra Veterans Day Savings at UAKC 11/9 - 11/16It's not too late, there are some extra savings exclusively for select retailers during the Veterans Day sale period 11/9/2014 - 11/16/2014. Visit UAKC for all the details or download the rebate forms below:Click on the link below to go to the the Veterans Day Rebates from Bosch, Danby, Electrolux, Fisher and Paykel, Frigidaire,and GE we posted yesterday:Veterans Day Rebates Part 1Below are the links to Veterans Day Rebates from KitchenAid, Maytag, and WhirlpoolKitchenAidReceive up to a $150 Delivery and or Installation Allowance via a MasterCard prepaid card with purchase of qualifying KitchenAid AppliancesKitchenAid Veterans Day SavingsValid From 11/05/2014to 11/16/2014Maytag$550 MasterCard prepaid card with purchase of qualifying Maytag AppliancesMaytag Veterans Day Savings 1Receive up to a $550 MasterCard prepaid card with purchase of qualifying Maytag AppliancesValid From 11/05/2014to 11/11/2014Maytag Veterans Day Savings 2Valid From 11/09/2014to 11/16/2014WhirlpoolWhirlpool Veterans Day Savings 1Receive up to a $600 MasterCard prepaid card with purchase of qualifying Whirlpool AppliancesValid From 11/05/2014to 11/16/2014Whirlpool Veterans day Savings 2Receive up to a $600 MasterCard prepaid card with purchase of qualifying Whirlpool AppliancesValid From 11/09/2014to 11/16/2014 These are short term rebates, so don't miss out. Two of them expire TODAY. Call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today to find out how you can get the BEST factory rebates on your purchases of major appliances and plumbing fixtures.  

Veterans Day SavingsHurry-In to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC)You can save at UAKC with added manufacturers' rebates rebates from $50 to $500. Here are some examples of the savings valid during the sale period 11/09/2014 to 11/16/2014. More to follow tomorrow!! BoschReceive up to a $300 Rebate with purchase of qualifying 4 piece Bosch Package. Click on the link below to access the models and rebate forms.Bosch Veterans Day SavingsValid from 11/9/2014 to 11/16/2014DanbyReceive up to a $50 Rebate with purchase of qualfying Danby Silhouette, Silhouette Select, and Silhouette Professional Appliances. Click on the link below to access the models and rebate forms.Danby Veterans Day SavingsValid from 11/9/2014 to 11/16/2014ElectroluxReceive up to a $200 Rebate with purchase of qualifying Electrolux Front Load Laundry Pair. Click on the link below to access the models and rebate forms.Electrolux Veterans Day SavingsValid From 11/9/2014 to 11/16/2014Fischer and PaykelReceive up to a $50 Rebate with purchase of qualifying FIsher and Paykel Top Load Washer and matching Dryer. Click on the link below to access the models and rebate forms.Fischer and Paykel Veterans Day SavingsValid From 11/9/2014 to 11/16/2014FrigidaireReceive up to a 10 Percent Back Rebate with purchase of qualifying Frigidaire Professional Appliances. Click on the link below to access the models and rebate forms.Frigidaire Veterans Day SavingsValid From 11/9/2014 to 11/16/2014GEReceive up to a $500 Rebate with purchase of qualifying GE Cafe' Packages. Click on the link below to access the models and rebate forms.GE Veterans Day Savings Valid From 11/9/2014 to 11/16/2014

Back to School Appliances Appliances that fit in a Dorm Room at UAKC If you've sent your son or daughter off to college and are wondering how they're doing, you might check to see if they have a fridge and microwave for those late night snacks when they're up studying. Most college dorms don't allow any type of appliance with heating coils such as a toaster or hotplate, so they'll have to stick with a microwave for cooking anything. The Whirlpool model below might work well since it's designed to fit in a corner. For a refrigerator, the Danby can easily fit under a countertop. It's perfect for beverages and fruit (or candy bars), but doesn't have a freezer. That could be a good thing as it shouldn't need defrosting. For other choices, check with the folks at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Danby 2.50cu.ft Compact All Refrigerator DAR259BL All Refrigerator, Auto Cycle Defrost, Energy Star®, 2 1/2 Adjustable Wire Shelves, CanStor® Beverage Dispenser Click below for more information: Danby Compact Refrigerator Whirlpool Microwave Model No: WMC20005YD Quickly set this Whirlpool® countertop microwave to cook for 30 seconds at 100% power with the Add 30 Seconds option. You can also press it to add 30 seconds to a manual setting that is already in progress. With 0.5 cu. ft. capacity, there's enough room for a dinner plate without taking up valuable counter space. Plus, the controllock feature helps you avoid unintended use or other changes to your cooking settings

Headquarters for Compact Major Appliances Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center There's a trend in major cities towards small living quarters to accommodate young urban millenials who want urban living that is also affordable. In major appliances, brands from GE to Viking have begun to address this unfulfilled need. GE Launches Small Appliance Lines As cities grapple with housing shortages, the trend toward smaller living spaces is already a reality. Shrinking living spaces necessitate products and services that simplify, optimize and economize. "As we watch what’s happening in the U.S., there’s a clear trend toward smaller, more efficient living spaces," said Lou Lenzi, director of industrial design for GE Appliances. "There will always be a need for larger appliances for existing homes; however, we can’t ignore the growing need in urban environments. At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, you don't need to wait to address your space constraints. Compact appliances are available from a variety of manufacturers to fit a wide spectrum of needs and budgets. Here are a few examples: Refrigerators Danby 3 Cu. Ft. Dual Door Compact Refrigerator: Black With Stainless LookModel: DCRM31BSLDDThis dual door Energy Star rated compact refrigerator includes a separate fridge and freezer section. The 3.0 cu. ft. capacity provides enough room to keep small meals, snacks, leftovers, drinks and frozen fare handy. This miniature version of larger models is ideal for dorm rooms, the recreation room or the office. Features: 3.0 cu.ft. (84 litres) capacity refrigerator Energy Star compliant

Appliances that Fit Under Your Countertops Visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Not long ago the only appliances placed underneath a counter in most homes were the dishwasher and perhaps a trash compactor. Now, there are a host of appliances configured to fit underneath the counter. In fact, it's hard to think of a major appliance category that does not have products configured to work under a countertop. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center has a huge selection of appliances from many brands that will fit under your countertop. Among the reasons to install an appliance under a counter, would be not only to save counter space, but also for accessibility. It's also good to remember that the cabinets above your countertop are only 12" deep, not the 24" that most appliances are designed to occupy. Microwave ovens are no longer relegated to the countertop or over the range. Today, microwave oven drawers open and close at the push of a button and are perfect for undercounter installation. In addition, the big kitchen refrigerator is being replaced or at least supplemented with refrigerator and freezer drawers.Sub Zero has recently introduced a host of new undercounter refrigeration appliances that are also designed for living spaces other than the kitchen. The phrase that is being used is "point-of-use" appliances. For example, it might be a good idea to have a refrigerator in a recreation area stocked with snacks and drinks for the kids. Entertainment areas are being equipped

Choosing an Ice Machine or Ice Maker at UAKC  If you find yourself going through more ice than your refrigerator's icemaker can produce, it may be time to consider getting a separate unit to make your ice. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has Southern California's best availabilty and lowest prices for undercounter ice machines and icemakers. There are two basic types of ice producing appliances available. Undercounter icemakers work on the same principle as the icemaker in a refrigerator. They are actually downsized freezers that have an icemaker built in. The icemaker consists of a tray that fills with water. The water freezes into cubes, and the icemaker "harvests" the cubes by dumping them into a container in the bottom of the freezer. The process repeats itself until the container fills with ice. Then the icemaker quits making ice until the ice level in the container starts to drop. The ice cubes are kept frozen by a cooling unit in the icemaker. An ice machine has a metal mold or cold plate. Water is continually sprayed upward onto the cold plate and freezes. Contaminants in the water fall off leaving clear ice. Heat is then used to separate the clear cubes from the mold or plate and the cubes fall into the bin below. Unlike an icemaker, an ice machine has no separate cooling unit to keep the ice cubes frozen. The ice machine continues to replenish the ice

For the discerning wine lover on Father's DayWine Storage from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center1. Economy wine cooler. In this case you are just looking for something to cool a few bottles of inexpensive wine at the lowest price. You could pick up a decent countertop unit for less than $150. For a few dollars more Universal Kitchen and Appliance Center has a 36 bottle capacity Danby undercounter model (DWC93BLSDB) on sale for only $239.2. Undercounter wine unit with dual zone temperature controls and UV protected thermal glass door. This choice will help you keep your whites cold and your reds not so cold. Expect nice rollout shelves and an interior light. For a good name brand prices are going to start over $1500 and go up from there. This KitchenAid might be a good place to start. Check Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the best price.3. Full height wine cabinet with three temperature zones. In this category features might include electronic controls. Separate sealed temperature zones. Low vibration specially mounted compressor, and LED interior lighting. Depending on features and price these wine cabinets such as the Miele below will do a good job of storing really fine wines. Expect prices to be from $6,000 up.4. Professional wine storage by True and Perlick. True and Perlick refrigeration products are respected by culinary professionals everywhere. Their products are used in some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in the world. Though each brand has distinct offerings, these two companies

Father's Day Gift Ideas at UAKC Father's Day is June 15th. This week the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) blog will be focused on gift ideas that will bring a big smile to Dad's face. We'll be discussing our favorites in beverage centers, beer dispensers, gas grills, and more so check back every day until Father's Day. Day One: Beverage Centers Undercounter storage for Dad's favorite cold drinks. Beverage Center Brands at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterDanbyElectroluxFireMagicFrigidaireGEGE MonogramJenn-AirKitchenAidLiebherrMarvelPerlickSub ZeroTrueU-LineViking What does Dad like to drink to cool off? Soda, Beer, Wine? Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center has the right appliance to keep that beverage at that perfect temperature. UAKC has all the great name brands in keeping drinks cool and some brands that you might not be familiar with. Starting with Danby's economical beverage centers up through the True Professional Series you're sure to find just the right beverage center for Dad. Danby 18" Model: DBC120BLS TRUE 24" Beverage CenterModel: TBC-24-R-SG-A Choose from 15" wide units up to a double door 36" wide U-Line beverage center. Beverage centers are designed to fit under a standard 36" counter. Some manufacturers such as Perlick even offer beverage centers that are rated for outdoor use. U-Line 36" Built-In Beverage Center With 31 Bottle CapacityModel: 3036BVWCS-00 Perlick Signature Series 15" Outdoor Solid Door Beverage CenterModel: HP15BO2R Most models are stainless steel and have glass doors. Some, such as this KitchenAid accept custom panels. KitchenAid Architect Series II 24" Undercounter Beverage Center:Model: KBCO24LSBX Whatever