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| Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? These books may give you ideas and insight into kitchen design. Browse some of our favorites books about kitchens and choose your favorites to purchase from discount online sources. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1) House Beautiful Kitchens Large or small, a kitchen is the center of the home. Who better to provide the basics than House Beautiful? Learn the elements of good kitchen design, layout tips, appliance choices, storage, lighting, and more for a memorable kitchen.  2) The Book of Kitchens by Anthony Rowley The cover photo will draw you into this book where lavish illustrations and practical tips offer advice for kitchen makeovers. 3) Kitchens That Work: The Practical Guide to Creating a Great Kitchen A guidebook through the maze of planning and design questions inherent in any kitchen remodeling or construction project. 4) The Kitchen Idea Book (Idea Book) Floorplans and photos form the basis of this guide to kitchen design. Learn about options for storage, countertops, pantries, appliances, and more from author Joanne Kellar Bouknight. 5) The Kitchen Consultant : A Common-Sense Guide to Kitchen Remodeling Sit down with a professional remodeler for some sound advice on kitchen projects. While there are no photos, the book does offer information and guides to a successful remodel. 6) The Kitchen Planner: Hundreds of Great Ideas for Your New Kitchen Use this book as a creative idea starter. A split page sections lets you mix and match kitchen components to let you see what you like best. Also included are a grid template and element cutouts to help in brainstorming layouts. 7) Kitchens & Baths 1-2-3 : Your Blueprint for a Perfect Kitchen or Bath A great basic book for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers. It covers home improvement and repairs -- everything from plumbing and electrical to shelving and insulation. A great gift and reference book to keep and use often. 8) Ideas for Great Kitchens by Southern Living Chapters cover planning, the kitchen triangle, design, budgets, refacing, laundry, and more, from Southern Living Magazine. 9) Kitchens by Chris Casson Madden Choose your style from this sourcebook - classic, rustic, designed, spare, personal, professional, or old world - then get the information you'll need to redesign. Each kitchen is illustrated with photos that show features, floorplans, storage options, and many show how to display a collection in a kitchen. 10) Sweet's Kitchen and Bath Sourcebook Choose the latest edition of Sweet's to save yourself some running around. Browse the book for fixtures, materials, resources, and more, with 20 categories of products shown in more than 1,000 photos. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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