SKKB FAQs

Q. What are the brands used by Safe-Ko in their kitchens and baths?

A. Wilsonart, Showplace Cabinetry, Formica, Delta, Pionite, Moen, Real Tile, Kohler, Access
Showers, Halo Lighting, Baldwin, Whitehaus, American Standard, Cliffside, Siro, Vance,
Feeny, Amerock, Hafele, Blum, Tiffany and other quality products.

Q. Can spacing saving/making accessories be added to an individual cabinet?

A. One of the most unique ways to personalize your kitchen is through the use kitchen
organizers and accessories. The choices seem to be endless. There is something for every
requirement. Just to list a few: Spice racks, roll out pantry, knife racks, cookbook rack,
stemware rack, tilt out hampers, slide out wastebaskets, trim-fit drawer and cabinet
organizers, surface savers, built-in ironing board, roll-out trays/shelves..............and many
others.

Q. I'm a DIY (do it yourself) person. Can I get my cabinets, tops, supplies, and parts at
Safe-Ko Kitchens & Baths?

A. Definitely, and we'll help you with the planning, if necessary, and supply you with pointers.

Q. My present kitchen is so dark. I only have one big incandescent light is the middle of the
room. Is there something I can do to make it better?

A. Proper lighting is indispensable in making the kitchen an effective and comfortable
workplace. Whether using tracks, recessed cans, chandeliers, luminous ceiling, or task
lighting, you can't have too much light in a kitchen.

Yes, you can make it better. Task lights such as undercabinet lighting can be used to illuminate
the countertop work space. General or ambient lighting provides a comfortable amount of
illumination and is the provides a comfortable amount of illumination and is the replacement for
natural sunlight. Accent lighting finishes off the list. It is decorative lighting that spotlights
artwork, collectibles, special dishes, or wall or ceiling features and textures. This type of
lighting is often installed in cabinets with glass doors.
installed in cabinets with glass doors.

Q. Windows provide lighting also. How many windows do I need in my new kitchen?

A. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) suggests that the surface area of kitchen
windows and skylights should equal at least 10 percent of the kitchen floor's surface area.

Q. Are there rules or guidelines for good kitchen and bath design?

A. In 1992, The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NBKA) introduced new design
guidelines based on extensive research conducted by the association along with the University
of Minnesota. The guidelines were established to help building and design professionals plan
spaces that function well. These guidelines cover such topics as: walkways, dishstorage,
countertop frontage, countertops, work triangles, kitchen seating, and much more. For baths
the NKBA has published guidelines for: door openings, sink, toilet, bathtub, shower, storage,
lights, heating, ventilation, and accessories.

Q. How does remodeling my kitchen or bath payoff?

A. Return on investment isn't everything. People renovate for other reasons, too. If you'll be
moving in a relatively short time---maybe, one to three years---plan to spend less than if you
plan to stay longer. Focus on the jobs that have the potential for return---kitchen and bath
remodels always rank high. In the 1999 Cost vs.Value Report published by Remodeling
Magazine, appraiser, Alan Hummel says, "from the standpoint of selling the house, the kitchen
facelift is one of the best improvements homeowners can buy." In the West, minor kitchen
remodels have an average payback of 75%, major remodels--67%. Baths--68%. Finally, if for
no other reason, put in a kitchen or bathroom that makes you feel good every time you walk
into it.

Q. Color must play and important role in the overall appeal of my kitchen or bath. How vital is
color in the design?

A. Color is a potent tool. It can enlarge or shrink a space, highlight or camouflage part of it, or
create a mood. Whether you are selecting paint, countertops, cabinet color, appliances, sinks,
faucets, or wallpaper, the colors in your scheme have to work together. Tips: a) dark green
walls make large kitchens feel more cozy, b) cool tints raise a low ceiling, c) to expand space,
keep contrasts to a minimum, d) rather than tear down a wall to gain extra space, use color to
achieve the same effects with the shrewd use of color!

Q. I'm so busy!! I don't seem to have enough time to do every thing that needs to be done!!
Much less, plan my kitchen or new bath. What can I do?? What is the secret to a good
remodeling project??

A. Plan your project! This is really the greatest "secret". Plan you project with a qualified
remodeling expert.