New Kitchen Idea Book: Taunton Home (Taunton Home Idea Books)

The kitchen isn't just for cooking anymore, and homeowners are spending a lot of time and money to make it the true heart of their home. Older houses lack the open floor plan that allows the kitchen to become part of the living area, while an increasing number of amateur chefs are going beyond the basics to build a kitchen that's worthy of an upscale restaurant. The kitchen has become less utilitarian and more creative--a place where homeowners express their personal style as much as they would in any other room of the house. By that same token, new appliance technology allows for a more useful kitchen, while hiding the pragmatism behind aesthetics--no more avocado and harvest gold refrigeration giants. With all these new possibilities come an overwhelming array of choices and a substantial investment of time and money. Homeowners need guidance, and "New Kitchen Idea Book" will help them discover what they really want and how to achieve it. ""New Kitchen Idea Book" provides inspiration for refreshing your kitchen for more enjoyment in both cooking and entertaining." --Chuck Williams, founder of Williams-Sonoma A carpenter with thirteen years of experience renovating bathrooms takes readers on a tour of the modern bathroom, revealing the the elevation of taste that has revolutionized their design and decoration over the past decade through hundreds of lavish photographs. 40,000 first printing.

with The Help Of This New Handbook, Homeowners Can Create The Kitchen Of Their Dreams—regardless Of Style Or Budget. Includes Information On New Appliance Technology And Cabinetry, Fixtures And Faucets, Doors And Counter Materials, Sinks, Pulls, Built-ins, And Bookcases.

Filled with hundreds of design and decorating ideas, the author takes readers on a tour of a variety of kitchens, revealing the appliances, cabinetry, fixtures, doors, and counter materials that can be combined into beautiful kitchen spaces "Considering how much time is spent in the kitchen, shouldn't it be the most gorgeous room in the house, with the most sumptuous materials, finishes, and fixtures?"