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.

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.

Filled with hundreds of design and decorating ideas, the author takes readers on a tour of a variety of kitchens, revealing the appliances, cabinetry, fixtures, doors, and counter materials that can be combined into beautiful kitchen spaces.

Create a new home that perfectly matches your needs, lifestyle, taste and budget.