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 Give your kitchen a facelift 
 Whether completely remodeling your  
 kitchen or just looking for a few simple  
 upgrades to make your cooking space  
 shine, it can be diffi  cult to know where  
 to begin. 
 A well-designed kitchen can incorporate  
 both style and luxury, but it’s also  
 important to upgrade in ways that make  
 everyday tasks easier and your space more  
 effi  cient. From larger upgrades like an  
 entire suite of matching stainless steel  
 kitchen appliances to elegant and durable  
 quartz countertops or a new dining  
 set, to smaller optimizations such as a  
 smart thermostat to control temperatures  
 or multi-tiered cabinet organizers, it’s  
 easy to breathe new life into one of your  
 home’s most oft -used spaces. 
 Find more upgrades that appeal to the  
 eye and can simplify everyday kitchen  
 tasks at eLivingToday.com. 
 Whole-Kitchen Upgrades 
 Easily update your entire kitchen with  
 matching stainless steel appliances with  
 the Amana Everyday Value Suite, a winning  
 combination of value, hassle-free  
 features, quality products and timeless  
 design. Perfect for your kitchen, vacation  
 home or real estate listing, the Amana  
 Everyday Value Suite includes a Sideby 
 Side Refrigerator with 3 Gallon Door  
 Storage Bins, a Free Standing Range with  
 Bake Assist Temps, a Dishwasher with  
 Triple Filter Wash System and an Overthe 
 Range Microwave. Find more appliances  
 at amana.com. 
 Aesthetically Pleasing Dining 
 Available in a wide variety of sizes,  
 styles, heights, colors and fi nishes,  even  
 when not in use a standout table and set  
 of chairs is sure to be a centerpiece of  
 your dining area. Look for options such  
 as an extendable table leaf or under-table  
 storage to allow for versatility whether  
 entertaining or preparing an evening  
 meal for your family.  
 Simply group the matching  
 chairs  around  
 your table or mix  
 and match diff erent  
 designs  to  
 give your dining  
 room a more chic feel. 
 Contain Kitchen Clutter 
 Many kitchen cabinets have more  
 wasted  than  usable  space.  
 Optimize  storage  in  
 these  problem  areas  
 with  ClosetMaid’s  
 P r e m i u m  
 Kitchen Cabinet  
 Organizers featuring  
 multitiered  
 pullout  
 baskets,  
 a  spice  rack  
 and trash bin  
 to deal with all  
 kinds of kitchen  
 clutter. Each  
 organizer is durable, 
   scratch-resistant, 
   easy  to  install  
 and designed specifi cally  
 for any kind of food or container  
 storage. For more organization  
 solutions and tips, visit ClosetMaid.com. 
 Add Intelligent Comfort 
 When you’re busy cooking, make sure  
 your kitchen is comfortable with a smart  
 thermostat that can help you control temperatures  
 even if the oven is on its hottest  
 setting. Additionally, the added control  
 can also help you ensure your whole  
 home, including your kitchen, is economically  
 effi  cient. Apps for your smartphone  
 increase the control even further, allowing  
 you to make subtle adjustments even  
 while away from home. 
 Quartz Countertop Upgrade 
 If your countertops are looking tired,  
 scratched or stained, it may be time for  
 an upgrade. Th  e Radianz countertop line  
 is comprised of 93 percent natural quartz,  
 making it easy to clean, highly durable  
 and resistant to wear and tear, keeping  
 the surface looking like new. Th e line  
 of countertops comes in a wide range  
 of nature-inspired colors and textures,  
 from stunning marbled patterns to warm  
 coastal hues, perfect for beautifying kitchens, 
  bathrooms and work spaces. Learn  
 more at radianz-quartz.com. 
 Photos courtesy of Getty Images (White  
 kitchen, table and chairs, smart thermostat) 
 Courtesy Family Features