Written by New Kitchen Idea Book (Taunton Home Idea Books)
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The kitchen isn’t just for cooking anymore, and homeowners are spending a lot of time and money to make it the true heart of their home. Older houses lack the open floor plan that allows the kitchen to become part of the living area, while an increasing number of amateur chefs are going beyond the basics to build a kitchen that’s worthy of an upscale restaurant.
The kitchen has become less utilitarian and more creative–a place where homeowners express their personal style as much as they wo
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I keep going back to this book,
A friend gave me this book–is it because I complain about my kitchen all the time? I looked through it. Then I looked through it again. And again. Now I have post-it notes all over it. The only problem is that there are TOO many ideas! But now I’m ready to redo my lousy kitchen. I want a place to eat and a second sink and a pantry and….Great book for anyone who wants to do or redo their kitchen.
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|An Aptly Titled Book to Spark Ideas for Your Kitchen,
I’ve been through this book cover to cover four times in four days. One pass to admire and sigh at all the beautiful AND functional kitchens Ms. Kellar has compiled. Another to start to identify elements and components I personally like. Then again to try and determine which of those would fit in the space I have to work with–and the personality of my home. I’ve finally begun to read the accompanying text and study the floor plans, both of which make this much more than just a collection of stunning kitchen photographs. If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen or you’re building a house and want to design one that fits you and the way you cook, get this book before you meet with a kitchen designer or architect. It will not only help you decide what you want and but also enable you to articulate your vision more clearly to the folks you hire to do the work.
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|Good for what it is,
I won’t repeat what so many other reviewers have aptly said: that it is a wonderful book with beautiful photos and good ideas.
My comment, or criticism, is for readers who are serious cooks (i.e. they cook frequently for more than 2 or 3 people, and when they cook it is not just “microwave” or “instant” cooking). The book does not help much in dealing with design issues from the perspective a a serious cook. There are many ways modern kitchen design can be improved for serious cooks, but this books does not sufficiently address them. This book is great as far as it goes, but if you are serious about cooking you might want to tap some other sources as well.
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