Contents
- Choosing a Kitchen Look
- Evaluating Family Needs
- Determining Kitchen Activities
- Understanding the Existing Structure
- Adding Space to the Kitchen
- Organizing the Functional Areas
- Drawing Plans
Specifying the Construction Elements
- Walls
- Doors
- Windows
- Flooring
- Ceilings
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Lighting
- Heating and Cooling
Choosing Cabinets, Fixtures, and Appliances
- Cabinets
- Countertops
- Sinks and Faucets
- Dishwashers and Dish Drains
- Waste-Management Components
- Cooking Appliances
- Ventilation
- Refrigerators and Freezers
- Finalizing the Plans
- Adding Finishing Touches
Front Cover: The serene balance of this dramatic space was achieved by planning every detail in harmony with all the other elements. With this planning guide, you can have the kitchen of your dreams. In simple, can-do steps, it covers every aspect of kitchen planning, from creating an efficient layout to specifying construction materials, from choosing appliances to personalizing your kitchen.
Other Books from the Ortho Library:
- How to Plan & Build Bookcases, Cabinets & Shelves
- Designing & Remodeling Kitchens
- Designing & Remodeling Bathrooms
- How to Design & Build Fences & Gates
- Basic Masonry Techniques
- Deck Plans Roofs & Sidings
- Basic Remodeling Techniques
- How to Design & Install Outdoor Lighting
- How to Design & Build Storage Projects
- How to Design & Build Decks & Patios
- Building Birdhouses & Feeders
- Deck & Patio Upgrades
- How to Plan & Remodel Attics & Basements
- How to Install Ceramic Tile
- Basic Wiring Techniques
- Interior Lighting
- Floors & Floor Coverings
- Finish Carpentry Basics
- Cost-Effective Home Upgrades
- Doors, Windows & Skylights: Selecting & Installing
- Home Workshops House Painting
- Interior Decorating
- Garden Construction
- Outdoor Shelter Plans:
- Overheads, Sheds & Gazebos
Above: The before and after floor plans for this kitchen are presented on pages 33 and 107.
How to Plan Perfect Kitchens
- Features a step-by-easy-step planning process
- Includes the latest kitchen design standards
- Guides you in choosing the right appliances, cabinets, and fixtures
- Helps you personalize your kitchen design
(above) Back Cover:
Top left: The oak Door, brown granite countertop, and stain less steel sink enhance the rich coloring of the pecan and walnut cabinets.
Top right: Abundant natural light, ample counter space, ac cess to appliances, and convenient storage were high on the planning list for this kitchen.
Bottom left: This compact work center is as efficient as a ships galley but versatile enough for the whole crew.
Bottom right: Cherry cabinets, slate flooring, and blue-green tiles create a rich blend of contrasting materials.
ABOVE: The remodeling of this 1929 kitchen retained the French country
theme of the house while meeting space requirements for modern appliances.
How to Plan Perfect Kitchens
Created and Designed by the Editorial Staff of Ortho Books
Project Editor: Jill Fox
Writer Kathleen M. Kiely
Design Consultant Jenepher Walker, CKD
Principal Photographer Geoffrey Nilsen
Photography Editor Roberta Spieckerman
Illustrator Mitzi McCarthy
Ortho Books
Publisher: Robert B. Loperena Editorial Director Christine Jordan Production Director Ernie S. Tasaki Managing Editors Robert J. Beckstrom Michael D. Smith Sally W. Smith System Manager Linda M. Bouchard Editorial Assistants Joni Chistiansen Sally J. French
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Also see: Quick, Cost-Effective Home Upgrades [Ortho series]
Finish Carpentry Basics by Ortho Books - published 1991