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by Ms. Susan Boyle Hillstrom,Mark Samu
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ISBN: 1580112188 Dover Publications Price: $19.95 |
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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.
Table of Contents for Design Ideas for Kitchens
| Design Ideas for Kitchens | |||||||
| Table of Contents | |||||||
| Introduction 6 | |||||||
| Chapter 1 | |||||||
| Start with a Plan 8 | |||||||
| • Designed for Living | |||||||
| • Kitchen Layouts | |||||||
| • Islands and Peninsulas | |||||||
| • Eat-In Kitchens | |||||||
| Chapter 2 | |||||||
| Select a Style 38 | |||||||
| • Traditional | |||||||
| • Country | |||||||
| • Contemporary | |||||||
| Chapter 3 | |||||||
| Cabinet Choices 64 | |||||||
| • Design Anchor | |||||||
| • Cabinet Construction | |||||||
| • Manufacturing Styles | |||||||
| • Measuring for Cabinets | |||||||
| Chapter 4 | |||||||
| Surfaces 92 | |||||||
| • Wall Treatments | |||||||
| • Flooring | |||||||
| • Ceilings | |||||||
| Chapter 5 | |||||||
| Major Appliances 120 | |||||||
| • Cooking | |||||||
| • Ventilation | |||||||
| • Refrigeration | |||||||
| • Dishwashers | |||||||
| • Laundry | |||||||
| Chapter 6 | |||||||
| Sinks and Faucets 146 | |||||||
| • Sinks | |||||||
| • Faucets | |||||||
| Chapter 7 | |||||||
| Countertops 172 | |||||||
| • Stone | |||||||
| • Solid Surface | |||||||
| • Tile | |||||||
| • Concrete | |||||||
| • Plastic Laminate | |||||||
| • Wood and Metal | |||||||
| Chapter 8 | |||||||
| Light your Kitchen 190 | |||||||
| • Natural Light | |||||||
| • Artificial Light | |||||||
| Resource Guide 206 | |||||||
| Glossary 212 | |||||||
| Index 216 | |||||||
| Photo Credits 222 | |||||||