Best Signature Kitchens

by Creative Homeowner

Overview

As a showcase of Signature Kitchens & Baths magazine's top kitchens, Best Signature Kitchens provides a glimpse of more than 100 modern, state-of-the-art kitchens from leading designers around the country. With numerous possibilities, it is no wonder why this cornerstone space is one of the most commonly updated and renovated rooms for new and existing homeowners. Over 250 beautiful, full-color photographs and illustrated floor plans show readers how to turn any kitchen into a warm, inviting heart of the home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580114554
Publisher:	Creative Homeowner Press
Publication date:	07/01/2009
Series:	Home Decorating Series
Edition description:	First
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition.

Table of Contents

Some Basics

Open House

Sustaining Growth

In Good Company

It's a Classic

 

The Kitchens

Cook's Delight

Room to Breathe

A Refreshing Palette

An Eye on Design

Grand Openings

Space for All

Functional Elegance

At Home in NYC

Bungalow Style

One of a Kind

Old is New Again

Pinnacle of Design

Maximizing Marvel

Clad in Class

Fit for a Family

Asian Aesthetic

Historically Home

Deliciously Detailed

The Right Angles

Sleek Stylings

Room with a View

Seaside Serenity

Artistic Flair

Modern Cucina

Mountain Getaway

Simple Comfort

California Cucina

Perfect Triangle

Triumphal Arches

Culinary Sophisticate

Bright Ideas

Functiona Elegance

Soothing Style

Bella Cucina

Cozy Condo

Modern Motives

Big Apple Cookery

Ample Antiquity

Artistic in Asheville

Heart of the Home

Beaming with Beauty

At its Best

Stylish Solutions

Tidy in Tennessee

Open and Functional

Island Paradise

Dazzling Design

High Stylings

Slim to Stunning

Spaciously Updated

Flattering Imitation

Storage Galore

Expanded Elegance

Space with Grace

Strong Storage

A Catered Affair

Tuscany at Topsail

Views of Villagio

Open and Bright

White at Home

Set in Stone

Designer's Dream

Chef's Convenience

Timeless Design

Entertaining with Ease

Function and Flair

Pretty in Pembroke

Passing Through

Wine and Dine

Elegant Simplicity

Fantasy Island

Sparing no Expense

Spanish Hacienda

Contempo Cucina

Kosher Style

Grand Comfort

A Family Affair

Winning Recipe

Creative Corbels

Old World Design

Entertaining Oasis

Twice as Nice

Flying High

Lake Activity

Open Invitation

A New Era

Double the Assets

Savvy Storage

Modern Luxury

Old World Elegance

Tuscan Triumph

Complete Treatment

Dimensions of Design

Warm and Bright

Natural Wonder

Cozy and Bright

Radical Transformation

Sleek and Chic

Modern Hospitality

Points of View

Designer's Challenge

Grand Openings

Penthouse Views

Fit for a Chef

Minimalist Maven

Wine in the Design

Fabulous Fusion

Perfectly  Positioned

Editorial Reviews

With the wealth of advice and ideas in these three books, homeowners will be able to make informed decisions on the various ways to redesign their kitchens. Breen (Entertaining for Wimps) dispenses practical information about real-life examples of kitchen redos. The accessible layout offers sections on countertop and flooring options and the pros and cons of what's available in storage, lighting, appliances, and sinks. In Kitchens for the Rest of Us, Lemos, editor in chief of Home magazine, presents close to 20 real-life kitchen remodels in a variety of styles with before-and-after layouts and color photos. Each kitchen includes information on what the homeowners wanted and points out the features chosen that allowed them to realize their ideal. The experiences homeowners recount here give a real feel for what's involved in redesigning a kitchen. The Best of Signature Kitchens features more than 100 kitchens that have appeared in Signature Kitchens and Baths magazine. The introductory chapters provide useful information on new products. Though there is little on practical design, the strength of this book lies in the color photographs. Information is also provided on design styles, special features, room dimensions, products used, and the designers' layout considerations in accommodating homeowners' needs. Creating Your Dream Kitchen is similar to Susan Boyle Hillstrom's Design Ideas for Kitchens (see review, below), though fewer photographs and options appear in the former. Kitchens for the Rest of Us is less accessible than either Breen's or Hillstrom's book, as many of the practical tips are embedded within the real-life stories. Kitchens for the Rest of Us and Signature Kitchens are recommended for any size public library; Creating Your Dream Kitchen is for larger collections or where there is strong interest. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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