This updated edition of Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen Idea File offers ideas and insight to turn readers' dream kitchens into reality, without the costly mistakes. Real-world advice and specific solutions for building or redoing a kitchen, regardless of the scope or scale of the project. Inspiring case studies and a multitude of tips and sidebars that tackle all aspects of kitchen design, planning, and decorating.

Many color pictures Discover your inspiration source for remodeling projects from major to minor. Get ready to redecorate a room or build an addition - and every project in between.

Practical advise for choosing the best materials for everything from cabinets to countertops, hiring professionals, and surviving the remodeling process. Includes more than 250 photos featuring kitchens of every shape, size, and style.

Projects and tips for every room For more than 75 years Better Homes and Gardens has been one of America's most trusted sources for information on home decorating. Do It Yourself, a popular BHG special interest publication, puts a youthful, crafty spin on DIY decor. With refreshing ideas, clear directions, and beautiful photographs, this book will inspire DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels to spruce up their spaces—in a weekend or less. The 200+ fun, approachable home improvement projects in this book give readers achievable, stylish, and affordable ways to transform their living spaces. Projects run the gamut from quick and easy ideas that can be completed in an hour or two to more involved and time-consuming improvements, but all can be accomplished in a weekend or less. Projects cover every room of the home: kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms, and storage spaces, as well as outdoor living areas Includes both "hard" projects, such as tiling a backsplash, and "soft" projects, like embellishing a pillow or making over a piece of furniture Chapters focus on walls and floors, lighting, window treatments, decorative accents, storage, furniture, and more Concise step-by-step instructions are accompanied by full-color photos and/or illustrations For DIYers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and try something new, DIY Ideas provides all the inspiration and instruction needed to create the home of their dreams.

A wealth of inspiring ideas for adding living space, from a modest bumpout to a new room to a full second story. Ideas and before-and-after floor plans for every type of addition, including kitchen and dining areas, family rooms, master suites, sunrooms, and bonus spaces. Expanded-view illustrations of popular projects. Comprehensive overview of options for materials Smart advice on planning, calculating costs, and working with contractors.