In the meantime, integrating wine storage into a new or remodel kitchen design should be considered. Sub-Zero offers several options, including under the counter wine preservation units, free-standing wine storage and an entire refrigerator-like unit. The appliances feature two independent storage zones, sealed and digitally controlled, to regulate temperature, humidity, provide UV protection, and allow bottles to rest undisturbed in specially designed racks.
Open the door of a Sub-Zero wine storage unit to experience the attention to design for ideal wine storage. Roller-glide shelves faced with natural cherry wood have a three-quarter extension for easy access to the bottles, which are stored flat and then lifted to an ideal angle for removal. Sub-Zero shelves will accommodate standard 750 ml bottles, half-bottles and magnums.
I'm looking ahead to our Wednesday cooking post, which will surely feature cooking with wine. Note that Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances are available at Fine Lines.
If you have ever sold a home or shopped for one, you know that kitchens may be deal breakers. If it's not an immediate, "I've got to have this kitchen," don't be surprised if the calculators come out. The cost of replacing a new kitchen may become the central negotiating point, but if a gourmet kitchen is already in place, expect a quicker sale.
I was struck by the exceptional use of glass tiles set in aluminum in this kitchen, design techniques that could be applied to many kitchen styles. Note the trio of colors: vanilla, aqua and grays. They're easy on the eyes, reflective, and add a welcome splash of color that blends well with the view through the windows. The tiles are used liberally throughout the space, from backsplash to accent wall. I also liked the lower island which provided seating and workspace at the height of standard chairs, rather than stools which would have blocked the view.
"For the first time in more than a year, home sales and home remodeling projects are steadily picking up, and our distributors and dealers are reporting increased interest and demand for our appliances," said Chuck Verri, Sub-Zero and Wolf's vice president for human resources. "We've been in this business for more than 60 years, and we've successfully weathered other economic downturns. We're cautiously optimistic that the industry and the economy will continue to recover, and so we've positioned ourselves to rebound quickly as we come out of this recessionary period." 
Go the extra mile. If you're considering a kitchen remodel, talk to your designer or contractor about additional ways to make your kitchen greener through recapturing heat and water for reuse between appliances. 
Even the merely affluent are indulging in satellite "mini-kitchens," an increasingly popular option in luxury production homes. A fully equipped second kitchen will add $10,000 to the cost of a new home; for a restaurant-style kitchen, the price tag can run into six figures. Jessica Fabricant, a spokeswoman for high-end residential builder Taylor Woodrow Homes Inc., Laguna Hills, Calif., says, "10% to 15% of the company's clients spend an extra $5,000 to $7,000 for a kitchen outpost that includes a microwave, sink and small refrigerator. "
When putting ventilation in your kitchen, it’s easy to get carried away, especially if you’re remodeling. Before you make any plans on where to put your new hood, make sure you understand your installation options. You
Green is new this year to one of the trade’s most prestigious contests, the Sub-Zero and Wolf 2008-09 Kitchen Design Contest, the new Sustainable Green category acknowledges the efforts of designers worldwide to use earth-friendly materials and energy saving design without sacrificing kitchen aesthetics or function.
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