A portfolio of design ideas for today's informal style of living, with over 250 photographs.
Dining rooms are out ... Eat-in Kitchens are in. Today's lifestyle is informal, and with housing and energy costs as high as they are, reserving a room just for dining on special occasions doesn't make sense for most people. Besides, kitchens are larger today to accommodate all kinds of activities. When company comes, pretty linens and some candles instantly transform the everyday kitchen table into something special.
But size doesn't matter. As illustrated in Eat-in Kitchens, designers have found ways to make better use of space with island and peninsula designs, banquettes, and breakfast areas, as well as the time-honored family table.
Introduction
Chapter 1 Eat-In Central
History Repeats Itself
Designed to Serve
Everything in Its Place
Primary Kitchen Zones
Auxiliary Zones
Chapter 2: Eat-In Styles
Layout Options
Solutions for Small Spaces
Seating Options
Maximizing Storage
Let There Be Light
Light Fixtures
Tabletop Settings
Chapter 3: The Great Room
Design Harmony
Cabinets as Furniture
Integrated Appliances
Great Light
Flooring
A Place for the TV
Chapter 4: Islands and Peninsulas
Island Style
Centers of Convenience
Layouts and Options
Lighting the Island
Countertop Materials
Chapter 5: Cooking With Color
Color by Degree
Eye on Color
First Steps
Pick a Favorite Color
On the Surface
Colorful Details
Chapter 6: Beat the Clutter
Design Focus
Solid Appeal
Fast Face-Lift
Manufacturing Styles
Style Matters
Smart Storage
Personalized Storage
Knobs and Pulls
The Prized Pantry
Chapter 7: The Healthy Eat-In Kitchen
Ventilation
Windows and Skylights
Sanitary Surfaces
Breathing Easy
Chapter 8: Eating In Style
Traditional
Casual Elegance
Country
Contemporary
Resource Guide
Glossary
Index
Photo Credits
Filled with a host of innovative ideas... a practical handbook on kitchen design...”
PAPER CLIPS
August 2008
"...is a font of inspiration. Plenty of pictures and lots of easily digestible text boxes make it easy to head right to the spot you're most interested in.”
STAR-LEDGER
August 2008
Author Catherine Warren Leone brings a keen, well-trained eye to the constantly changing world of home design. Her sense of style--fine-tuned in editorial positions at W and Vogue magazines--and her passion for the kitchen fuels her work as a contributing editor and writer to national newspapers, magazines, and book projects. She lives and works in the foothills of the Watchung Mountains in New Jersey.
Dining rooms are out ... Eat-in Kitchens are in. Today's lifestyle is informal, and with housing and energy costs as high as they are, reserving a room just for dining on special occasions doesn't make sense for most people. Besides, kitchens are larger today to accommodate all kinds of activities. When company comes, pretty linens and some candles instantly transform the everyday kitchen table into something special.
But size doesn't matter. As illustrated in
Eat-in Kitchens, designers have found ways to make better use of space with island and peninsula designs, banquettes, and breakfast areas, as well as the time-honored family table.
Eat-in Kitchens offers lots of ways to accommodate homeowners' desires with innovative ideas for:
Better use of space, including improving storage
Creative countertop and island/peninsula designs
Traditional eat-in designs
Ideas for a healthier kitchen environment
An array of kitchen decorating styles
More than 250 photographs that illustrate how today's top kitchen designers are addressing these issues
Whether it has a breakfast nook, a snack counter, or a family-style table and chairs, an eat-in kitchen is a traditional favorite. Here's how top designers are re-interpreting this classic kitchen style for today's informal lifestyle.
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Distributor: Creative Homeowner Press
Publication Date: 01-16-2009
Pages: 208
Measurements: 10.88in X 8.50in X 0.44in X 1.71lb
