Model kitchen lets customens See-it-themselves

USTOMERS to New Lumber and Hardware Co.. Federal Way, Wa., can now envision their entire, completed kitchen even before buying their cabinets.

Upstairs, the store showcases a fullsize model kitchen display, including a full range of appliances.

"People have a hard time realizing what their kitchen would look like," observes Ray Cooper. construction manager. "They get a much better feel for their kitchen this way."

The model kitchen is of oak from Diamond, although a second display features 17 other cabinet styles ofother woods from five other manufacturers, each a 12 " base cabinet with a 12 " upper cabinet.

The price for the model kitchen in each style ranges from approximately $1.500 to $3.900 and is listed in each base drawer. Cabinet Makers, Design Mates, Getz-Wood, Hertco and Westwood are the manufacturers.

Prices do not include appliances (Tappan and Kelvinator are displayed), but the store will provide them if desired. New Lumber offers free design service and delivery. Installation is available for additional cost.

Story at a Glance

Dealer's full kitchen display even includes appliances...full size models show customers exactly what they're buying... each unit is price tagged.