Kitchens: A Sunset Design Guide: Inspiration + Expert Advice [Paperback]

Editors of Sunset Books (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Sunset Design Guide | Publication Date: October 21, 2008

All the latest ideas on design and materials, along with essential remodeling advice from professional kitchen designers, so that you can create a uniquely livable room.

Expert designers: Experienced design and building professionals guide you in getting the kitchen you want on a budget you can afford

Real-world solutions: Pro-designed kitchens show the best ways to pull all the elements together to create a cohesive, comfortable space

At a glance: Clear, concise charts make it easy to choose materials and fixtures based on appearance, durability, ease of installation, and price

Go green: The latest information on green materials, water and energy conservation, and safety issues

The ultimate guide to creating a beautiful kitchen that fits your home and budget:
*  Find all the best ideas and advice, all in one place
* Maximize your space, whether large or small, to create an efficient, great-looking kitchen
* Discover the materials and products that leading kitchen designers are using today
* Learn innovative ways to be eco-friendly with new "green" materials and techniques

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Karen Templer is also the author of Design Idea Book: Learning from Designer Showhouses. She is a freelance writer and editor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House; 1 edition (October 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376013443
• ISBN-13: 978-0376013446
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books on kitchen design, May 26, 2009

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L. M. Keefer (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitchens: A Sunset Design Guide: Inspiration + Expert Advice (Paperback)

I teamteach a course on kitchen design with a designer and kitchen design store, and have looked through scores of kitchen design books to find the ones with the best pictures, layout, questionnaires etc. for the home owner to begin organizing their ideas on an ideal kitchen for them.

What I learned was you want the most up-to-date books as the field is continually evolving with new materials and equipment. This book by Sunset
is one of the best books I found for the home-owner. The styles were fresh and diverse, it had helpful information and I loved the layout. I didn't try the software included, so can't comment on that, but the price was worth it for the book alone. If you are only going to buy a few books on kitchen design, this should be one of the few.

I'm planning on designing a course on bathroom design next and Sunset's bathroom book looks equally well-done.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All in one package, February 9, 2009

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K. Campomanes "klcampo" (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitchens: A Sunset Design Guide: Inspiration + Expert Advice (Paperback)

I've been researching kitchen ideas for months and making tear sheets. This book has so many great designs and provides some insight on what the client wanted and how the designer solved the problem. If you are looking for a technical manual, this is not it, but if you are starting out and looking for inspiration, this book is for you. I haven't tried to use the software yet, but have installed it. I wish it came with a manual or instructions.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great mix of styles represented, August 13, 2009

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This review is from: Kitchens: A Sunset Design Guide: Inspiration + Expert Advice (Paperback)

This book has beautiful photography and a great mix of contemporary to more traditional, to an eclectic mix of both styles. The book is broken into sections such as flooring, counters, cabinetry, etc., which was very helpful. I also loved the interviews with designers who described their clients wishes and how they helped them plan things out. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone planning a kitchen remodel or new build. I will also be purchasing the companion bathroom book in the future.