New Kitchen Idea Book Taunton Home

Name: New Kitchen Idea Book Taunton Home
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ISBN: 9781561586936

ISBN-10: 1561586935

ISBN-13: 9781561586936

Edition: 2006

Authors: Joanne Kellar Bouknight, Heather J. Paper

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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…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 9.19" wide x 10.88" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Bouknight is a former editor for Fine Homebuilding magazine. She is a licensed architect.



Introduction



Kitchen Design: From Looks to Layout


Set the Style


Fitting the Kitchen into the House


Configuring the Kitchen



Cabinetry: The Kitchen Workhorse


Cabinet Anatomy


Doors and Drawers


Finishing Cabinet Tops and Bottoms


Materials and Finishes


Cabinet Accessories



Open Shelves and Pantries


Shelves


Pantries



Countertops and Sinks


Countertops and Backsplashes


The Kitchen Sink



From Ranges to Refrigerators


Locating Cooking Appliances


Range Options


Oven Options


Cooktop Options


Ventilation


Refrigerators



Floors, Walls, and Ceilings


Choosing a Floor


Walls and Ceiling



A Well-Lit Kitchen


Natural Light


Supplemental Lighting


Sources


Credits