[.uk] The Kitchen Idea Book (Idea Books) (ISBN 1561581615)

Book Description:
Design information and inspiration for the room at the heart of a home, this book is a treasure of visual ideas for making a new or remodeled kitchen a dream come true. Meant both for people who want to design their own kitchen and those who intend to hire someone to design it, The Kitchen Idea Book highlights clever, innovative designs and includes advice on selecting essential features and accessories. Hundreds of kitchen designs and 470 color photos are included.

many picture ideas, short on substance:
A book with a picture collection of ideas, but very dated if not outdated. Many kitchens appear based from the 1960s era. The book almost comes across as a gathering of many old pictures assembled to glean the final dollar profit in book publishing. Despite what the lead review suggests about "Its sharp photography" - photo reproduction is second rate. For those just starting the thought process and starting with minimal knowledge of kitchen building the book represents a possible starting point, but lacks true substance beyond that point. Those looking to build an upscale kitchen are well advised to look elsewhere; "At Home With America's Top (26) Chefs" is arguably the best of the best, a book with solid ideas and concepts applicable even to the more modest kitchen.

Taunton did it again:
This New Kitchen Idea Book provides inspiration for a life full of wonderful times in your kitchen for more enjoyment in both cooking and entertaining.

Great reference!:
I am an architect and recommend this book to my clients who are thinking about remodeling or building new kitchens. I have a copy of my own that I used for inspiration for my own complete kitchen remodel-addition. This book won't replace the design you'll get from a good architect and kitchen designer, but it is full of worthy ideas and wonderful just to look through.

Not what I expected:
I purchased this because I thought it was Ideas FOR the Kitchen not Ideas FOR A Kitchen. I thought it would contain examples of ways to improve your Kitchen. Instead this is better suited if you are starting from scratch.

Great inspiration pictures:
This book contains many photos of many different styles of kitchens. It is a great resource for ideas as well as choices of materials. It also does a good job defining the different jargon you may encounter while planning your kitchen. It's not a how to guide. I highly recommend this book.