Bibliograph

Kitchens, the smart approach to design, [senior editor, Kathie Robitz]

Type

Label

Kitchens, the smart approach to design, [senior editor, Kathie Robitz]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Kitchens

Oclc number

664666234

Responsibility statement

[senior editor, Kathie Robitz]

Sub title

the smart approach to design

Summary

Overview: Learn to think like a design pro to get the kitchen you've always wanted without making the kinds of mistakes that cost money or leave you less than thrilled with the result. Kitchens: The Smart Approach explains everything you need to know to take the process from the earliest planning stages through understanding how to select and arrange a floor plan, shop for cabinets and appliances, choose fixtures and finishing materials, and pull together a one-of-a kind look. More than idea book, this is a step-by-step approach to the process of design

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Let's Get Started: -- All the right moves -- That's life! -- Call in the pros -- Budget matters -- Legal issues -- Licenses, insurance, and permits -- Take charge -- DIY? -- It's in the details -- Kitchen Layouts: -- Kitchen design, your way -- What if -- It's in the details -- Creating a layout -- It's in the details -- Island and peninsulas -- Eat-in kitchens -- Cabinets & Storage: -- Cabinet types -- It's in the details -- Accessorizing options -- Top 10 organizers -- Storage straight talk -- Establishing style with cabinets -- It's in the details -- Surfaces: -- Top 10 surface trends -- Countertops and backsplashes -- It's in the details -- Smart flooring choices -- Ceiling treatments -- Water Works: -- Super bowls -- Top 10 sink and faucet ideas -- Faucets and fittings -- It's in the details -- Appliances: -- Now you're cookin' -- It's in the details -- Keepin' it cool -- Top 10 hot and cool appliance trends -- Dishwashers -- What not to forget -- Kitchen Lighting: -- Natural light -- It's in the details -- Artificial light -- It's in the details -- Lighting fixtures -- It's in the details -- Kitchen Style: -- Style please -- Color basics -- Thoroughly modern -- Traditional and timeless -- Notably nostalgic -- Old world values -- Resource guide -- Glossary -- Index -- Photo credits

resource.variantTitle

Smart approach to design

Classification