The kitchen is commonly referred to as the “heart of the home” and with it being Valentine’s Day today, it seemed like a good time to take a look at why that is.

We’ll start by taking a look at the evolution of the kitchen. Until the late 18^th century cooking was done over open flame. While specific kitchen design varies by country, climate, and wealth much of it centers on how the food was prepared. In many places food was cooked in a common outdoor space or separate building. This was largely due to the fact that smoke was produced and it wasn’t safe or practical to have it connected with the rest of the living spaces. The iron stove didn’t come about until the early 1800s. Even once stoves were more commonly available, venting was still an issue, so kitchens were built as separate spaces.

In the 1940s small kitchen appliances became the rage, as toasters and blenders became commonplace on countertops. In the 1950s meals were primarily made from scratch, and women were doing the majority of the cooking. In the 1970s women increasingly worked outside the home and frozen meals became popular and the kitchen was used less and less for meal preparation. Then in the 1980s the extractor or exhaust hood was perfected. This meant the smoke and smell from cooking food could be removed from the air. This was a game-changer in terms of design possibilities. It meant the kitchen could be online casinos open to the rest of the house.

The kitchen and those in it were no longer relegated to being isolated. It changed how food prep was perceived – less like work and more like entertainment, hence the popularity of the Food Network. Cooking shows, gadgets, celebrity chefs, and the like all are plentiful in this modern age of the kitchen. And why not? The kitchen is likely the most used room of the house. It is a place to store, prepare, and eat food, but it can also be a place to study, socialize, and show off. Yes, show off, a well-equipped and well-designed kitchen hints at your food prep prowess and your affluence.

The easy to take for granted modern conveniences such as gas lines, fresh tap water, and exhaust systems have made cooking easier and more enjoyable than ever before. Regardless of your cooking skills or budget, a well-designed kitchen can serve a multitude of purposes, including being the heart of the home.

Join us at the Midwest Home and Holiday Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center November 15-17.  We will be exhibiting our custom roll out shelves.

Tired of trying to get that pot out of the back of the cabinet? Go to the store for something only to find it at the back of the cabinet when you get home?

We build custom roll out shelves for your existing cabinets to maximize your storage and make it more accessible. Each shelf is measured to your space, providing the maximum shelf size. We use solid maple dovetail drawer box construction along with full extension drawer slides.

Our shelves are capable of holding 100 pounds and are height adjustable.

Not only is the width custom to your needs, but the drawers are built to whatever height or depth works in your space. We also include installation of the product and a lifetime warranty. We can also custom make inserts into the drawer boxes for spices, can managers, tray storage, the options are limitless! The best part? We offer standard pricing on all drawer boxes. They are $160 per drawer! That includes measuring and installation. Why wait to transform your kitchen, bathroom, linen, or laundry rooms? Contact us today.  If you visit us at the show and sign up for a consultation, you will receive a show special of $145 per roll out!

Why use JOE for your Roll Out Shelves?

Custom Built

• Custom built to fit your existing cabinet spaces.
• Easy access to deep cabinet spaces.
• Convert wasted space into useful storage.
• No more bending and searching.

High Quality

• High-quality hardware, construction and installation.
• Full extension slides.
• Over  100 pound capacity.

We manufacture and install roll out shelves and custom cabinets for your kitchen, bath, office or garage.

Eliminate bending and searching and maximize your cabinet storage with our custom built, high quality roll out cabinets and shelves.

Roll out shelves and cabinets make quick work of kitchen prep call today for your in home consultation!