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Remodeling a small kitchen is a challenge that quite a few of us face. Visions of wide open kitchens with multiple islands dance in our heads, but in reality we are remodeling our own small, perfectly imperfect kitchens.However, did you know that some professional cooks actually prefer small kitchens to large kitchens?

When I interviewed chef Christina Pirello, host of the PBS series "Christina Cooks" and author of several popular cookbooks, she told me that inefficient, large kitchens are all too common, and that she prefers to cook in a kitchen in which the "work triangle" (the sink, stove, and work station) are close together. Does that make you feel better about having a small kitchen? It should!

The key to getting the most out of a small kitchen, and what to keep in mind when remodeling, is maximizing the efficiency of your work triangle. A common motivation for people to remodel their small kitchens is a lack of counter space, also known as too small of a work station. Creating storage for small appliances under the counters is one way to increase counter space, as is installing wall ovens. Another way to increase counter space in a small kitchen is to install an undermount sink. Since undermount sinks eliminate few inches that the "lip" of a sink take up, you can gain several inches of counter space by installing an undermount sink. Another way to gain counter space is to move the sink from the center of the counter to the edge.

When it comes to installing an oven in a small kitchen remodel, consider splitting up the oven and cook top. A wall oven and separate cook top can make room for additional under-counter storage space. If you choose to go with a regular range and oven, use the idea of the work triangle as your guide to where to position it. If you cannot move your sink due to the cost of moving plumbing, it is less costly to move the oven and the work station. Arranging your kitchen so that the refrigerator is next to the work station, which is next to a sink, with is next to a small counter top, which is next to the oven is one way to get the most out of a small kitchen remodel.

Using vertical space, from ceiling to floor, is another way to maximize the functionality of a small kitchen. When remodeling a small kitchen, consider space that you otherwise had not considered for purposes that you had never imagined it could accommodate. Wine refrigerator under the counter? Why not? Shelves that reach the ceiling with a rolling ladder to reach them? Sure! Knocking down part of a wall to build a breakfast bar and to let light in? Of course! When you're remodeling a small kitchen, think vertical when it comes to storage.

For photos of great small kitchen remodels and to ask all your small kitchen remodeling questions, click over to Atlanta remodeling contractor AK Complete Home Renovations's Hometalk post on small kitchen remodels.

Chaya Kurtz writes for Networx.com.

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HINSDALE, IL--(Marketwired - May 16, 2013) - Normandy Remodeling, a design/build remodeling company in Chicago, was named by Professional Remodeler Magazine as the 2013 Chicago Market Leader. This is the fourth time that Normandy has been named Market Leader, having also been named top Chicagoland Remodeler in 2007, 2008, and 2011.

This annual list compiled by Professional Remodeler Magazine highlights the largest and most successful remodeling companies across the country. "The remodeling industry is recovering, and Normandy Remodeling is proof of that," says Normandy Co-Owner Andy Wells, "Normandy has gotten past the survival mode of the recession and has been growing steadily the last two years -- and it's not projected to slow down." Wells is not the only one confident in the remodeling industry's growth, as Professional Remodeler Magazine says "eighty-three percent of firms on this year's list are projecting growth for 2013."

Wells attributes the company's sustainability and growth to heavily focusing on customer satisfaction, which leads to exceptionally high referral recommendations from customers. "The unfortunate reality is that people generally expect a poor experience when remodeling their home. Normandy has stood apart for 34 years because we far surpass the homeowner's expectations to create a positive remodeling experience, which transforms our customers into enthusiastic company advocates," says Wells.

About Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling is a Design/Build home remodeling firm that develops plans and designs and then executes those plans to create a single point of contact for a homeowner's remodeling project. Normandy Remodeling has been providing award winning kitchens, baths, renovations and home additions to Chicago area clients for over 30 years. Normandy is known for great service, high ethical standards, and exceptional quality of work. Their dedication to their clients has previously earned them the title of Remodeler of the Year by Professional Remodeler Magazine, as well as the distinction of GuildQuality Guildmaster Award in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Centrally located in Hinsdale, Normandy Remodeling services the entire Chicago Metro area. Normandy's headquarters also features an 8,000 sq ft showroom that allows prospective clients to learn more about the renovation process and makes the selections process for existing clients quick and convenient. For more information about Normandy and the other awards and recognition that they have received, visit http://www.NormandyRemodeling.com.

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COLUMBIA, Md., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ACell, Inc., a leading developer of next-generation regenerative medicine products, announced today that its MatriStem medical devices demonstrate the highest constructive remodeling response in a recent study comparing 14 extracellular matrices (ECM) designed to aid in surgical procedures. The study, "Macrophage phenotype as a predictor of constructive remodeling following the implantation of biologically derived surgical mesh materials," by Bryan Brown and other researchers of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, PA was published in the July 2012 issue of Acta Biomaterialia.1

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Constructive remodeling is healing through the creation of site-appropriate new tissue, which is in contrast to scarring, the typical healing response characterized by hard fibrous tissue without blood supply or nerves. Healing by constructive remodeling is clinically and functionally superior because it results in healthy viable tissue that most closely resembles the area that is missing or damaged. In the study, constructive remodeling was assessed by the presence of the M2 macrophage phenotype, while scarring was assessed by the presence of the M1 macrophage phenotype. These cells have been shown to play distinct roles in tissue remodeling following injury.

In the preclinical study, MatriStem elicited an early strong constructive remodeling response, with increased numbers of M2 macrophages and higher ratios of M2:M1 macrophages, which led to the most favorable host remodeling response among all studied matrices at both 14 and 35 days post-surgery. This response was determined through specific cell staining and was correlated to long-term tissue remodeling outcomes.

"Clinicians that use MatriStem have seen unparalleled results in wound care and across various surgical procedures due to its ability to promote healing with healthy, natural tissue," said Rodney Bosley, ACell President & COO. "The published scientific evidence supports the reason for these superior results, by demonstrating that the strong early M2 macrophage response associated with MatriStem positively impacts the final healing outcome."

ACell, Inc. offers the next generation of regenerative medicine through the development and commercialization of unique extracellular matrix products to repair and remodel damaged tissues in a broad range of applications. Its patented MatriStem ECM medical devices maintain and support a healing environment through constructive remodeling and are available in particle and sheet forms for the treatment of acute wounds and various surgical procedures. For more information, visit http://www.acell.com.

About ACell, Inc. ACell, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of next-generation regenerative medicine products. Its medical devices are cleared for a variety of indications and are marketed under the brand name "MatriStem." A privately held Company, ACell produces MatriStem at its full scale manufacturing facilities in Columbia, MD and Lafayette, IN, and markets its products to physicians in the U.S. through a national direct sales force. For more information, call (800) 826-2926 or visit http://www.acell.com.

About MatriStem MatriStem Products are porcine-derived extracellular matrix (ECM), essential structures that maintain and support a healing environment through constructive tissue remodeling. MatriStem contains the basement membrane of porcine urinary bladder tissue, or urinary bladder matrix (UBM). UBM is a layer of tissue that is a critical component of constructive tissue remodeling. It provides MatriStem with several distinguishable characteristics, including the ability to promote new tissue growth while avoiding scar tissue formation; the ability to be used "off-the-shelf" and and stored at room temperature, with an approximate 2 year shelf life; and superior ease-of-use characteristics. MatriStem comes in a range of sizes and thicknesses and is the only ECM available in powder form. It has been cleared for use in general surgery, gynecological surgery and a wide range of wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure, surgical, and tunneled wounds. Refer to IFU supplied with each device for indications, contraindications, and precautions. All MatriStem devices are made in the USA.

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