Kitchens: A Design Source Book - Hardcover

Lee, Vinny

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841728853 ISBN 13: 9781841728858

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small, 2005

Synopsis

The kitchen is increasingly recognized as the heart of the home. No longer simply a place for cooking food and storing provisions, it is also the room where meals are served and where family and friends congregate. So, as Kitchens demonstrates, there is every reason why it should be as stylish, comfortable and functional as any other room. An opening chapter on planning is followed by a survey of the four main styles in kitchen design: Traditional - a practical approach that never goes out of fashion; Simple Country - also based on historical influences, but more streamlined in appearance; Simple Modern - neat and pared down without being stark; and, finally, New Professional - the kitchen for the serious cook, where restaurant-grade tools and equipment are adapted for the home. Kitchens includes a comprehensive overview of kitchen equipment and offers a multitude of creative ideas for decorating and adding colour to the room. A comprehensive suppliers guide directs you to the best sources of kitchen appliances, materials and fittings.

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Review

The subtitle of this well-researched book on kitchens for the home is Creative Planning for Successful Kitchens. And that 's exactly what this beautifully presented and well-written book offers. Vinny Lee--with the aid of photographer James Merrell--has compiled a thoughtful and practical guide for anyone wishing to plan a new kitchen or re-style an existing one. Simply divided into sections about planning, styles, equipment and decoration, each of the main chapters outlines everything one needs to know for successful project management. Brilliant photographs of a vast array of different interiors and kitchen styles highlight options not often available in high street shops. The use of space, light, materials and accessories are all discussed in detail. Practical information regarding ventilation, plumbing, appliances, work surfaces and furniture are also offered. A thorough and handy index of manufacturers, designers and retailers is included.

About the Author

Vinny Lee is a writer specializing in lifestyle and design. She is interiors editor of The Times Magazine and the author of several books on interior design, including Bathrooms and The Bathroom Design Planner (both Ryland Peters & Small).

Edition details

• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841728853
• ISBN 13: 9781841728858
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192