Synopses & Reviews
Internationally renowned, award-winning architect Johnny Grey demonstrates how a kitchen can be a pleasurable, stylish living space while retaining its practical functions. Drawing inspiration from the traditional country kitchens of rural Scandinavia, the American Arts and Crafts movement, and the farmhouse kitchens of Britain, and adding his own innovations, he offers advice, information, and inspiration on turning a basic kitchen into the focal point of a home. Superb color photographs illustrate fabulous kitchens of every size. With this practical guide anyone can begin the rewarding process of designing a dream kitchen -- one that is a joy to cook in, comfortable to relax in, and great-looking, too!
Synopsis
“Included in the dozen or so kitchens illustrated and written about are the use of inlays, pane decorations, plate and hanging racks, and freestanding dressers and cupboards. A true dream and wish book from a man [honored] as the worlds best kitchen designer.”—
Booklist. “Mr. Grey has built dozens of kitchens, some for celebrities like Sting. He is a kitchen design detective and problem-solver, first and foremost.”—
The New York Times.Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207) and index.