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Providing both inspirational ideas and practical background information, a complete guide to kitchen design takes readers through the entire process of remodeling and renovating, from the initial planning stage, through a look at the key elements of a good kitchen--appliances, layout, lighting, storage, space, and decorating--to practical do-it-yourself instructions. Original. 25,000 first printing.
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and when remodeling, it's important to get it just right. To get it right, there is no better place to start than with this innovative new book, IdeaWise: Kitchens-Inspiration & Inspiration for the Do-It-Yourselfer.This book is a perfect preliminary planning guide-a place to find not only inspiration, but practical background information on what it takes to remodel a kitchen.The book opens with an introductory planning and design chapter, then moves into detailed chapters that discuss the crucial elements that make up a good kitchen: style, layout, lighting, storage, work space, dining space, appliances, and decorating. Written specifically with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, the book is arranged so each beautiful kitchen photo is a miniature case study. Includes all the background information needed to plan a DIY approach to recreating each idea.In addition to these inspirational photos and the practical case study text, the book is filled with side bars, charts, and DIY tips that make this book truly useful. The book also includes helpful consumer guide sidebars showing you the vast range of materials and construction options available to the DIYer.
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