Design Ideas for Kitchens

by Susan Boyle Hillstrom

Design Ideas series

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Overview: 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 show more 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. show less

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Above average balance of dream-only kitchen design and realistic options. (And, really, no one would buy a book that was truly real-life, as frustrating as these high fantasy clutter-free layouts can get.) You do have to look for the usable details yourself -- the text rarely points them out. There are a variety of floorplans, even galley kitchens, but really nothing for cramped spaces. Nice discussion of 'green' options and in-depth pluses/minuses of different materials options. Some kitchens are only shown in a close-up photo of a particular feature, which is frustrating when there is something interesting in the margins that you'd like to get a better look at.

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Canonical title
Design Ideas for Kitchens
Original publication date
2005

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Genres
Home & Garden, Nonfiction, Art & Design, General Nonfiction, Food & Cooking
DDC/MDS
643.3TechnologyHome economics & family managementHousing and household equipmentKitchens
LCC
NK2117 .K5 .H56Fine Arts3600-(9990) Other arts and art industriesDecorative artsInterior decoration. House decorationGeneral. History, etc.
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