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Kitchens
: A Design Sourcebook
by Vinny Lee, James Merrell(Photographer). Hardcover
(September 1998) |
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.
Synopsis
Whether one is remodeling, renovating, or planning
a completely new kitchen, this book provides hundreds
of inspirational ideas for the hardest-working (and
most valuable) room in the house. Resources list
included. 415 color photos. |
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877-963-2050