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New Kitchen Idea Book (Taunton Home Idea Books) [Paperback]

Joanne Keller Bouknight (Author)
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Taunton Home Idea Books October 4, 2005
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 refrigeration giants. With all these new possibilities come an overwhelming array of choices and a substantial investment of time and money. Homeowners need guidance, and "New Kitchen Idea Book" will help them discover what they really want and how to achieve it.
""New Kitchen Idea Book" provides inspiration for refreshing your kitchen for more enjoyment in both cooking and entertaining."
--Chuck Williams, founder of Williams-Sonoma

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About the Author

Joanne Kellar Bouknight is author of The Kitchen Idea Book and Taunton's Home Storage Idea Book and a contributor to Fine Homebuilding magazine, all published by The Taunton Press. She is a licensed architect who lives in Cos Cob, Connecticut.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 188 pages
  • Publisher: Taunton Press (October 4, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1561586935
  • ISBN-13: 978-1561586936
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good resource to show your designer, May 31, 2004
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Page Boone (Bowdoin, Maine) - See all my reviews
We bought this when we started thinking about a new kitchen and dining addition. It really was a big help to narrow down our choices. THere's nothing worse than feeling as if you know what you want but you can't explain it or you haven't seen a picture of it anywhere. This book has many photos of lots of different types of kitchens, not just one style or size. It isn't arranged kitchen by kitchen, and there aren't any floor plans. PHotos are shown part by part, cabinets, sinks, pantries, etc, so its handy to see all the sinks together. We have not started work on the kitchen yet but I can't wait!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth purchasing, February 15, 2008
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I borrowed this from the public library then decided to purchase my own copy. I have a tiny kitchen to update and this book was the most useful I found. It has separate chapters on cabinetry, counterops and sinks, appliances, floors and lighting. In countertops there are descriptions of the different materials and illustrations of various edge treatments. Lots of color photographs, great storage ideas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, February 28, 2008
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Terrific book for someone at the beginning of the planning/design process. Gives alternatives for all design elements that must be taken into account. For example, the cabinet section looks at alternatives for: doors and drawers, finishes for tops and bottoms, materials and finishes, hardware and accessories.
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