Kitchen Conversations (Sharing Secrets to Kitchen Design Success)

• The book allows for all kinds of budgets and provides guidance on what features, big or small, are worth the financial investment

• Sections within are laid out in order of how you might embark upon the journey of designing your own kitchen (Nuts and bolts; Design considerations; Blueprint). Tick off the finer features first before reaching the bigger decisions - every detail matters

• Featuring full-color photography of breathtaking kitchens throughout the United States, with something for everyone, and blueprints of real kitchens to serve as inspiration

• Filled with anecdotes and tips, checklists, interesting facts and defining terms

Now more than ever, the kitchen continues to be the epicentre of the home. To serve its multiple purposes, the design must be functional, comfortable, and chic. Enter Kitchen Conversations: the friend you want in your corner. Whether you are working on a budget, sparing no expense, or trying to find a nice balance, this book will guide you to make crucial decisions on details large and small, and be your companion on the journey of imagining, planning, designing and then building the kitchen of your dreams. While feasting on full-color photography and real kitchen plans, you can also savor the input from kitchen designers and other industry professionals; personal stories of kitchen builds, remodels and cosmetic changes from many homeowners; useful checklists from homeowners and industry sources, and valuable tips for managing contractors throughout the entire process. There may be challenges along the way but being aware of what lies ahead will allow you to manage them well.