Kitchen Fix: Inside our Test Kitchen Makeover

Before

The Every Day with Rachael Ray kitchen used to be an empty corner of our office and a scratch pad of great ideas.

After

Now our dream kitchen has come to life and we're busy creating and testing recipes.

Vinyl Stools

These vinyl stools (chairmasters.com) are supercomfy for taste-testers, and easy to wipe clean.

Faucet

We're big on pasta -- and our flexible High-Arc Faucet (frankeksd.com for dealers) makes filling the pot a cinch.

Rolling Trash Bins

Our carpenter built in rolling trash bins. We can move them around, then hide them under the counter.

Push Button Knobs

We keep potholders in reach with these handy pop-out push button knobs (hafele.com for dealers).

Bottom-up Solar Blinds

Bottom-Up Solar Blinds (intlblind.com for dealers) let in plenty of light -- but not the direct sun.

Mini Fridge

We store drink ingredients under the counter in a Mini Fridge (geappliances.com), for quick access while testing.

"Super Erecta" Shelving

We turned "Super Erecta" Shelving (metro.com) on its side to form a hanging rack for pans.

Folding Step Stools

Collapsible Folding Step Stools (hafele.com for dealers) stow neatly under drawers.

Slide-out Shelves

These Slide-out Shelves (hafele.com for dealers) make full use of corner storage spaces.

Chrome Metal Minilights

Under-counter Chrome Metal Minilights (expresslighting.com) keep workspaces bright.