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Design Ideas for Kitchens presents a range of ideas for creating an attractive, up-to-date kitchen. Homeowners will find many excellent examples of kitchens of all sizes and shapes, including the traditional U-, L-, G-shape, one-wall, and galley configurations. It discusses the re-thinking of the classic work triangle, and illustrates the new way kitchens are planned around zones. Ever-popular kitchen islands and peninsulas are amply represented, along with the latest cabinetry and storage options. The book also contains a complete reference for sinks and faucets, and a multitude of ideas for flooring and countertop treatments, including granite, tile, solid-surfacing material, and more. What's more, an entire chapter is devoted to kitchen appliances and offers a look at the most recent technology in food preparation and storage. Additional helpful information explains how to make design decisions and product choices based on lifestyle needs.
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Design Ideas for KitchensLEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS500 photos of professionally designed kitchens display thelatest design trends.
TRENDS IN COUNTERTOPSSee whats new in granite, marble, and solid-surface counters. Learn about the new composite materials and concrete countertops.
BEST APPLIANCESSelect the ideal appliances that will make your kitchen both functional and beautiful.
THE LATEST IDEASDiscover the latest in cabinets, sinks, faucets, flooring, and much more.
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Provides design inspiration for creating an attractive, up-to-date kitchen.
More than 200 color photographs and extensive information on the latest trends in design, materials, and related products shows homeowners how to achieve their dream kitchen. Design advice and an exceptional representation of kitchen styles and configurations offers the best resource of ideas for planning a functional, fabulous space.
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Provides design inspiration for creating an attractive, up-to-date kitchen. 499 color photographs.
Synopsis
Design Ideas for Kitchens LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS 500 photos of professionally designed kitchens display the latest design trends.
TRENDS IN COUNTERTOPS See what’s new in granite, marble, and solid-surface counters. Learn about the new composite materials and concrete countertops.
BEST APPLIANCES Select the ideal appliances that will make your kitchen both functional and beautiful.
THE LATEST IDEAS Discover the latest in cabinets, sinks, faucets, flooring, and much more.
Synopsis
With many homeowners spending more time in the kitchen than any other room in the house, the heart of the home has become the modern-day living room. Design Ideas for Kitchens offers hundreds of inspirational ideas and solutions directly from today's most talented designers. With 499 color photographs of professionally designed kitchens, this book is an unrivaled resource. Floor plans are included for kitchens of all shapes and sizes, such as the traditional U-, L-, G-shape, one-wall, and galley configurations, with ideas for re-thinking the classic work triangle and how to plan multiple zones. Ever-popular kitchen islands and peninsulas are amply represented, along with the latest cabinetry and storage options. The book also contains a complete reference for choosing sinks and faucets, flooring and countertop treatments, including granite, tile, solid-surfacing material, and more. An entire chapter is devoted to choosing appliances best-suited for lifestyle needs.
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Design Ideas for Bathrooms presents the latest ideas for building or remodeling a bathroom. It contains almost 500 color photographs that show homeowners the latest styles of tubs and showers, sink, faucets, vanities, tile, stone, glass, and more.
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Design Ideas for Bathrooms presents a range of ideas for creating an up-to-date bathroom for pampering or simple practicality. Readers will find many excellent examples of master baths, family baths, powder rooms, and accessible designs. There is complete coverage of the latest fixtures including desirable spa amenities such as jetted tubs and showers, steam devices and saunas, rain bars, and sprayers, plus a full representation of finishing materials from high-end looks in stone to affordable plastic laminates. Other targeted topics include vanities and storage, lighting, and ventilation. Additional helpful information explains how to make design decisions and product choices based on lifestyle needs. Lots of "Smart Tips" and "Sidebars" provide information at a glance.
Synopsis
500 color photographs provide inspirational design
ideas and solutions
Drawings of various floor plans and layouts
Examples of the latest products and design trends
from todays best designers
Insightful design advice
Extensive Resource Guide to bathroom-related
products and services
Comprehensive index and glossary of important
terms
About the Author
Susan Boyle Hillstrom is the former Executive Editor of House Beautiful Special Interest Publications. She frequently writes about home design and remodeling for numerous national publications from her home in the western Catskill Mountains in New York state.
Table of Contents
Design Ideas for Kitchens Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Chapter 1Start with a Plan 8 Designed for Living Kitchen Layouts Islands and Peninsulas Eat-In Kitchens
Chapter 2Select a Style 38
Traditional Country Contemporary
Chapter 3Cabinet Choices 64 Design Anchor Cabinet Construction Manufacturing Styles Measuring for Cabinets
Chapter 4Surfaces 92 Wall Treatments Flooring Ceilings
Chapter 5 Major Appliances 120 Cooking Ventilation Refrigeration Dishwashers Laundry
Chapter 6Sinks and Faucets 146 Sinks Faucets
Chapter 7Countertops 172 Stone Solid Surface Tile Concrete Plastic Laminate Wood and Metal
Chapter 8Light your Kitchen 190 Natural Light Artificial Light
Resource Guide 206
Glossary 212
Index 216
Photo Credits 222