Design Ideas for Kitchens (2nd edition) (Home Decorating) - Softcover

Hillstrom, Ms Susan Boyle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580114385 ISBN 13: 9781580114387

Publisher: Creative Homeowner, 2009

Synopsis

Design Ideas for Kitchens, 2nd Edition, 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-, and 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.

About this title

Book Description:

With many homeowners spending more time in the kitchen than any other room in the house, this "heart of the home" has become the modern-day living room. Design Ideas for Kitchens,2nd Edition, offers hundreds of inspirational ideas and solutions directly from today's most talented designers. With approximately 500 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-, and 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, plus 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.

From the Back Cover:

LEARN FROM THE PROS
Hundreds of photos of professionally designed kitchens reveal the latest design ideas.

WHAT'S HOT IN COUNTERTOPS
See the newest trends in natural stone, concrete, quartz composite, and stunning eco-friendly options made from recycled materials.

BEST APPLIANCES
Select the ideal appliances that will make your kitchen functional, energy-efficient, and beautiful.

THE LATEST IDEAS
Discover the best designs in cabinets, sinks, faucets, flooring, and much more.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1580114385
• ISBN 13: 9781580114387
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224