Kitchen Living: Contemporary Ideas for the Heart of the Home - Hardcover

Hilliard, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1856263665 ISBN 13: 9781856263665

Publisher: Kyle Cathie Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

As society has evolved, so has the kitchen, and today, it is very much the center of the home. In the true sense of the term, it has become the home’s living room” the place where we eat and drink, talk, work, read, gossip on the phone, and entertain friends. Kitchen Living takes a fresh look at the heart of the home, infusing it with innovative ideas for storage, decoration, furniture, table settings, and more. Whether your style is Tuscan Farmhouse or Laboratory Chic, Elizabeth Hilliard provides you with a wealth of practical and aesthetic choices for color, lighting, and flooring. With more than 150 stylish color photos, this is an outstanding guide to enhancing the way we live in the kitchen. Elizabeth Hilliard is an award-winning design writer; among her many books are Country Style, Finishing Touches, Brilliant Color at Home, Paint: The Big Book of Natural Color, The Tile Book, Perfect Order, Kilims: Decorating with Tribal Rugs, and Chandeliers.

About this title

Book Description:

Originating in the warm, lavender-scented kitchens of Tuscany and Provence and popularized by the media, kitchen living is now truly international. Whether we are confirmed urbanites or country people, the kitchen is where we sit, eat and drink, talk, work, and entertain our friends.

Among the wealth of topics covered are such important features as:
-- Decorating, planning, and storage
-- Walls, floors, knobs, and handles
-- Tables, chairs, and window treatments

Also to be found are practical tips on work surfaces and appliances, thoughts on style and layout, clever storage ideas, and finishing touches. No stone is left unturned to enable you to design that is perfect for your needs and will delight your family and friends.

From Library Journal:

Rather than a kitchen planning book, of which Joanne Kellar Bouknight's The Kitchen Idea Book (LJ 1/99) and Jan Weimer's Kitchen Redos, Revamps, Remodels, and Replacements (LJ 9/15/97) remain the best, Hilliard gives lots of ideas for using the kitchen for everyday living and entertaining. Consideration is given to designing a kitchen, choosing tableware and linens, dining outdoors, and setting a table. Purchase where there is interest in kitchen design.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Kyle Cathie Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1856263665
• ISBN 13: 9781856263665
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160