500 Kitchen Ideas: Style, Function and Charm
Country Living steps into the kitchen with 500 new and exciting ways to transform the heart of the home. Packed with winning photographs of warm and inviting rooms, this inspiring guide covers color and pattern, floors and walls, storage, appliances, sinks, work surfaces, windows and lighting, and other charming accessories. A stunning image accompanies every tip: see how a small kitchen becomes cozy when it’s filled with warm tones and natural materials; how a checkerboard backsplash brings...
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Embrace the cozy comfort of country living in your kitchen. Meal preparation, leisurely coffee breaks, family activities, and casual gatherings of friends and neighbors all take place here. As the heart of the home, this special room should be inviting and efficient. For this comprehensive guide. Country Living's editors have compiled five hundred of their best decorating ideas and quick changes. There are sections on color, walls and floors, storage, appliances, sinks, work surfaces, windows and lighting, and accessories. A wealth of inspiring color photographs is also included. Evoke a favorite locale with color. In a Provencal-inspired kitchen, the painted cabinets are a deep French blue and a farmhouse table is an earthly red, while the polished hardwood floor shines a golden yellow. It's not hard to imagine yourself dining in a lovely French cottage. Add storage in many fast and easy ways. For example, try stacking vintage picnic baskets on the floor. They make great decorative accessories and are also excellent containers for holding seldom used or seasonal items such as Christmas cookie cutters. Modern stainless-steel appliances don't have to look out of place in a comfy country décor. They integrate beautifully with such timeless elements as Shaker-style cabinets, marble and wood countertops, and antique accessories. Soapstone has been used in country kitchens for centuries. While it's attractive and soft to the touch, soapstone is also durable. What's more, this stain resistant material doesn't react to acid spills such as lemon juice, vinegar, and wine, making it a popular choice for work surfaces. From small changes to larger transformations, here's how to give your kitchen a homey new look. Gayle A. Williamson - Library Journal Using color photographs from Country Living magazine, DeVito (Country Living: 500 Quick & Easy Decorating Projects & Ideas) dispenses advice on color, walls, floors, storage, appliances, sinks, and decorative accessories to be used in kitchens. House Beautiful editors collect ideas illustrating the design principles of balance, simplicity, impact, and function to create quick fixes. Both books will inspire amateurs with their practical advice and vast number of photographs.
\ Library JournalUsing color photographs from Country Living magazine, DeVito (Country Living: 500 Quick & Easy Decorating Projects & Ideas) dispenses advice on color, walls, floors, storage, appliances, sinks, and decorative accessories to be used in kitchens. House Beautiful editors collect ideas illustrating the design principles of balance, simplicity, impact, and function to create quick fixes. Both books will inspire amateurs with their practical advice and vast number of photographs.\ \ —Gayle A. Williamson\ \
