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Informationen zum Autor Tina Skinner is a professional writer and editor specializing in design books. Her other home improvement titles with Schiffer Books include Pure Deck-adence: A Guide to Beautiful Decks, Outdoor Wood Works: With Complete Plans for Ten Projects, Redwood Decks: Ideas and Plans for Contemporary Outdoor Living, and 20th Century Bathroom Design by Kohler Klappentext Over 300 color photographs of kitchens including award-winning and fancy product ideas for manufacturers of cabinetry, countertops, windows, appliances, and floors. Contemporary, country, classic European, early American, and Art Deco kitchens and special needs for elderly and handicapped users are all identified. Designed for the do-it-yourselfer or as a bank of illustrations to share with a designer or contractor. Zusammenfassung More than 300 big! full-color photographs of stunning kitchens provide an encyclopedic resource of design ideas for homeowners! designers! and contractors. The kitchen designs presented here include award winning designs and fancy product showcases designed for many of the nation's leading manufacturers of cabinetry! countertops! windows! appliances! and floors. Many styles of kitchens are covered! from contemporary and country! to classic European looks! early American! retro! and art deco designs. Special needs are addressed for elderly and handicapped users! as well as design issues faced by families with young children. There are designs for people who entertain frequently! and for those who need the kitchen to serve every purpose--from home office to dining room! to laundry room. The book is designed as a reference library for the do-it-yourselfer! or as a bank of illustrations to share with a designer or contractor when seeking the right look for your old or new home. A reference guide at the back of the book lists manufacturers and designers ready and eager to help you on your way to creating the perfect heart for your home. ...
