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The kitchen is, and to some extent always has been, the heart of a home. When considering a redesign, Lee points out that the reader should anticipate expense but comprehend that a well-planned and well-designed kitchen can not only improve the quality of life, ease food preparation and entertaining (and clean-up!), but also greatly enhance the value of a property when done thoughtfully and well. More than 400 specially commissioned color photographs bring this large, attractive book to life for the reader. But it is much more than a pretty picture book--it includes serious discussion of principles, styles, equipment, and decoration; the importance of planning and functional design; and considerations of materials in relation to their aesthetic as well as practical and functional attributes. The index is useful and comprehensive, and the source list for materials and equipment is thorough. This is a serious, and seriously attractive, book for anyone planning or dreaming of a kitchen makeover. --Mark A. Hetts
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The kitchen is increasingly recognized as the heart of the home. No longer simply a place for cooking and storing food, the kitchen is also where meals are served and family and friends congregate, so there is every reason that it should be as stylish, comfortable, and functional as any other room. Vinny Lee opens with a chapter on planning, to help you identify your own needs and priorities, and then provides a survey of the four principal styles--Traditional, Simple Country, Simple Modern, and New Professional. She then takes a comprehensive look at the elements, such as lighting, countertops, sinks, appliances, and storage, with a multitude of creative ideas for decorating and adding colour. "Kitchens: A Design Source Book" is the one book you'll need to achieve a great-looking kitchen in which you can comfortably cook, eat, live, and work. *Revised and updated edition of this bestselling title. *Whether you are remodeling an existing room or starting from scratch, this invaluable guide will help you create your ideal kitchen. *With stylish photography by James Merrell.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
your guid to a new kitchen,
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This review is from: Kitchens: A Design Source Book (Paperback)
This book will make you think, start by identify your own needs and priorities befor you start planing. This is a basic and often over looked.the book has a neat survey on th four principal styles - Traditional, Simple Country, Simple Modern, and New Professional. It also talks about the elements of a space, such as lighting, countertops, sinks, appliances, and storage, also many creative ideas for decorating and adding colour. It's a fun and fresh read.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Disfunctional kitchens R us,
By S. Roberts - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kitchens: A Design Sourcebook (Hardcover)
I checked this out from the library hoping to find some good ideas for a kitchen remodel. This book is full of showy kitchens that no real cook would tolerate. If you want you kitchen to look pretty, modern, or authentic, this may help you. If you want to use your kitchen instead of just dressing it up to look nice, buy another book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideas for kitchens with function and panache,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kitchens: A Design Sourcebook (Hardcover)
This is indeed a source book. The appendix is well filled out. The four main sections of the book, Principles, Style, Equipment and Decoration lead the reader in a logical path through kitchen design concepts. Each superb photograph focuses on the feature under discussion. The many unusual and clever ideas in this book are going to help me in my discussions with my designer.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another hit for Vinny Lee,
By secrethalo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Kitchens: A Design Sourcebook (Hardcover)
I enjoyed the other book in the series, so I assumed this would be a delight as well. I am so glad that I decided to buy this! Wonderful detail and full of great ideas, this gets the creative juices flowing! Kitchens is a great buy.
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