Fine Homebuilding's Kitchen Planning Guide - Summer 2013

Create a whole new look for the space in your home where everyone gathers: Whether it’s the place to host a party, serve a simple dinner, or just have coffee and conversation with a loved one, the kitchen is where we gather. It’s the heart of the home. Now with Kitchen Planning Guide – the consummate resource for everything kitchens –you can transform this central location into the look, shape, and feel that best reflects your personality and lifestyle.

Building a new construction? Renovating an existing kitchen? This handy guide covers it all: Because Kitchen Planning Guide highlights foundational elements as well as today’s design trends, it’s the perfect resource for those building a new home or remodeling an existing kitchen. You’ll find the latest in kitchen products, design, and materials as well as must-have information every homeowner needs when taking on a kitchen project. Plus, there’s practical information and advice on purchasing and installing fixtures, appliances, flooring, lighting, surfaces, and more.

You get all this and more:
• Detailed designs for a creating a California kitchen, mosaic kitchen, carriage house kitchen, built-in dining nook, island, and pantry
• Unique design ideas and solutions, plus a spotlight on textures
• 5 small kitchen additions that make a big difference
• Professional insight from sought-after architects, builders, and designers
• Expert tips for choosing the best range hoods, cooktops, countertops, and sinks
• Vivid photography and detailed drawings to guide and inspire
• A helpful Buyer’s Guide to Kitchen Faucets & Countertops

The kitchen you always dreamed of starts with the Kitchen Planning Guide: Even in a recovering economy, studies support that homeowners are showing interest in renovating the kitchen. While these projects may ultimately help to improve the value of your home, they definitely provide immeasurable worth to your quality of living.