Kitchens & baths

By Wanda Jankowski

Subjects: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Design and construction, Interior architecture, Planning

Description: When designing an interior for today's home, the two most crucial areas are the kitchen and bath. Both of these spaces contain immobile appliances and fixtures, require easy maintenance and high-traffic capabilities, yet must remain aesthetically pleasing. Often, the kitchen and the bath are the leading factors In the resale value of a home. KITCHENS & BATHS showcases outstanding kitchen and bath projects by the leading designers in today's market—Gay Fly, Carol Fox, Vassa, Ellen Cantor, Bentel & Bentel Architects, and Jim Krengel. From one-of-a-kind designer bathrooms to practical, hassle-free kitchens, this book includes chapters on remodeling, renovation, new Installations, small spaces, needs of the elderly and physically challenged, master suites, special areas, and fantasy spaces. This book records the criteria and evolution of each design concept, as well as details of unusual and innovative use of materials and methods. Over 200, large, full-color photographs and floor plans provide an in-depth look at these inspiring interior designs.