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KITCHEN sa BOAT GALLEY sa KITCHEN CABINET sa KITCHEN DECORATIONS & ORNAMENTS sa KITCHEN FURNITURE sa KITCHEN ISLAND sa KITCHEN LIGHTING & WIRING sa KITCHEN TABLE sa KITCHEN UTENSIL sa KITCHEN VENTILATION sa MODEL & MINIATURE KITCHEN xx HOUSE Kitchens that cook. Seven pages of photos and ideas to create a kitchen that is both functional and a center for entertaining. Includes many ideals for storage. Make an 11x15-ft. kitchen more efficient by installing shelves, ceramic tile splashboard, ceiling hanger for pans, covering cabinets and counters with sheet metal and Corian, and incorporating a roll-about cart. Four great kitchen ideas you can use. Six problems common to older kitchens and how to resolve them inexpensively to achieve a newer-looking kitchen. Photos and text suggest two ways to renovate a breakfast nook area. One uses patchwork print wallpaper, shutters, a floor-length tablecloth and new chairs. The second features a booth built from plastic laminate and pine. Plans for the eating booth can be ordered. How to design a customized kitchen for your needs. Three alternative uses for the same amount of space are shown. Ten pages of photos and before-and-after floor plans for remodeling kitchens. Photo shows how to protect the kitchen wall behind the range from splatters by covering poster board with bright wallpaper and covering this with glass held in aluminum channel. The wall guard is attached with swiveling plastic clips. Est. cost: $17. Ten kitchen storage ideas illustrated. Two pages of photos show special decorating tips that can be used to customize a kitchen. Photo shows how seed packets decoupaged on ceramic tiles can make an attractive backsplash behind a kitchen sink. Est. cost: $9. Photos on four pages show how the use of plants and collections can be used to make a kitchen attractive. Eight pages of ideas on how to remodel a kitchen while keeping costs down. Photos and tips on how to create a kitchen style, including Early American, Contemporary or Country French. How to create a natural-looking kitchen that includes greenery, wood and quiet earth colors. Photos of three kitchens that have been renovated to add more natural light. Photo shows how mirror tiles make an attractive kitchen backsplash. Est. cost: $9 Six pages of photos and suggestions on kitchen remodeling ideas. Five projects to make a kitchen work better. Photos show (1) how to create a plant window over a sink, (2) how to buid a bake center on wheels, (3) how to recess quarry tiles in a counter near the stove, (4) how to install a ducted range hood, and (5) how to turn a broom closet into a linen cabinet with a rack for hanging table cloths. Photos and drawings show three kitchens that have been remodeled to expand the space and make them more efficient. Floor plans of six ways to improve kitchen layouts by capitalizing on space in the corners. Photos show two ways to make your kitchen attractive and unique. How to add convenience to a country kitchen. Photos show kitchen storage ideas, with emphasis on those that fill otherwise waste space. A look at two kitchen remodeling jobs. Two photos show how kitchens in old houses can be made more convenient while keeping the flavor of the original house. Photos show two kitchen eating areas that also have storage areas for appliances. Photos show two kitchen remodeling projects. Est. cost: $150 to $450. Tips on designing a streamlined galley kitchen for both efficiency and good looks. Four pages of tips on treatment for problem kitchens. Four pages show a one-wall kitchen that is open to the rest of the living area. How to remodel a kitchen. Includes installation of ceramic tiles on the wall as a backsplash, installing ready-made cabinets, installing a suspended ceiling and installing a counter top. Tips on how to renew a kitchen. Includes instructions on installing a ceramic tile counter top, painting an old sink with epoxy finish, installing a light fixture, laying a tile floor and tips on decorating existing cupboards with bold painted stripes. Photos and sketches of an efficient kitchen decorated with a flair. How to blend kitchen, family room and dining space to look as if they belonged together. Photos and descriptions of two approaches. Four examples of floor plans to use in kitchen planning that are designed to maximum efficiency. Tips on organizing the three major kitchen work centers: food preparation and cleanup center, refrigerator center, and cooking and serving center. Photos show a 10x12-ft. kitchen that you can remodel yourself. Scandinavian styling and functional layout are combined. Four pages of photos and sketches show how to add light to a dreary kitchen by extending walls to create greenhouse bays, nooks and windows. Three pages of photos and sketches show how a corridor kitchen was remodeled into a "country kitchen". Photos and floor plan show how the kitchen in a Victorian town house was remodeled into a thoroughly modern kitchen. A look at a tiny kitchen that is filled with ideas to expand storage and work space. Photos, diagrams and tips on how to enlarge a small kitchen. Photos show four ways you can give the same kitchen a different style: traditional, Country, Colonial, or contemporary. Photos show how a live-in kitchen can be created by incorporating two small rooms into a single kitchen-dining-family room. How to make the most of a mini-kitchen. Four pages of photos and text show two undersized kitchens and ways space-saving techniques were incorporated into each. Kitchen remodeling: how a professional can help. How to work with an architect, a kitchen planner and a general contractor. Problem-solving kitchens. Five typical kitchen problems and their solutions. How to make room for an eating area in a kitchen. Floor plans for two kitchens that have a lot of cooking activities. A look at a kitchen remodeling job that incorporates durable materials and finishes for the major expense items. Five pages of photos of an "idea kitchen", a well-planned kitchen that is functional and designed to avoid the need for frequent remodeling. Two examples of kitchen remodeling. One was done by a professional planner and the second was planned by the owners. Making a small kitchen work. Photos show how two small kitchens were remodeled to create attractive, efficient kitchens. Three styles of country kitchens: One with warm wood tones, a second with bricks and beams, and a third with a cheery color scheme. An open-plan kitchen with out-of-sight storage. Tips on streamlining a too-big kitchen (12x26-ft.). How to unscramble a problem kitchen. Three case histories presented How to make the most of a small kitchen. How to get a new kitchen without going broke. Four pages of decorating ideas for updating 1950's kitchens. Solar conversions. Three ways to add sunspace to a kitchen. Sure cures for problem kitchens. Photos show how three "hopeless" kitchens were rearranged. Kitchen cleanup checklist. A guide to the most germ-infested places in a kitchen and how to clean them. Build your own kitchen. Special section looks at layout, materials, building your own cabinets, etc. Improve your kitchen. Ten diagrams show various layouts for kitchens which are efficient, have open areas, have planned working surfaces and utilize built in appliances. Design ideas for renovating a kitchen. Kitchen planning. Consideration of both work habits and lifestyle are important. Some tips. A kitchen chronicle. A do-it-yourself family tackles a full scale renovation in a farmhouse kitchen. Think sink. A primer on kitchen countertops, sinks, faucets and other items to consider when doing a kitchen upgrade. The double-duty kitchen. A look at how an airy, spacious kitchen and entertainment area were created by remodeling an old kitchen. A kitchen with an added dimension. A look at a kitchen with an adjacent area for relaxing and entertaining. Emphasis is on maintenance-free surfaces. Create a country kitchen. Techniques for decorating walls and furniture with sponged and stenciled folk motifs. Includes instruction for painting ceramic tiles with hearts-and-tulips motif. Four pages of kitchen storage ideas created from inexpensive items. Six pages of ideas to make a kitchen more workable and more attractive. Six pages of kitchen ideas for stretching storage and increasing efficiency. Four pages of photos show how to create attractive eating areas in a kitchen. Six pages of photos of clever decorating ideas for kitchens. Sewing ideas to create a cheery kitchen. Includes window borders and cafe curtains, chair covers, table runner and placemats. Dream kitchens. Fifty down-to-earth ideas from real people. 47 ingenious ideas to get more space from your kitchen. Includes plans for building corner shelves and an appliance bin. 60 kitchen ideas worth copying. Turn your kitchen into a family center. Special kitchen remodeling handbook. Sixteen pages of ideas to change your old kitchen into a showcase of built-in conveniences. Kitchen/dining area pass-through. Fourteen clever ideas for kitchen storage. (1) Paper plate and cup storage, (2) spice rack, (3) disappearing chopping board, (4) removable plastic drawers, (5) storage for trays, (6) pull-out shelf for storing large beverage bottles, (7) sliding shelves, (8) mini-cabinet with sliding glass doors, (9) sliding basket for vegetables, (10) concealed sliding garbage pail, (11) sliding broom and brush closet, (12) lighted corner on-counter cabinet, (13) swinging shelves, and (14) super pantry for can storage. How to make a pass-through opening in a kitchen wall. Opening can be closed off with wooden shutters. How to expand a kitchen. Layout planning and suggestions on possible sources of room for expansion. Kitchen featured was expanded three feet into a garage with a cantilivered addition four feet above the garage floor so hood of car can fit under addition. Guide to kitchen remodeling. Recreate a Victorian kitchen and bath. How to redesign your kitchen. Seven backyard improvements. (1) Firepit. (2) Kitchen bump out. (3) Curved wooden deck bench. (4) Privacy fence. (5) Water garden in a wooden barrel. (6) Contemporary hammock stand. (7) Second story circular deck. Kitchen and bath remodeling guide. Bump out a wall to double kitchen efficiency. Two examples. Two kitchen remodeling projects illustrated. (1) All-season kitchen with emphasis on natural wood. (2) Victorian kitchen with emphasis on simplicity. Tips for kitchen and bath cleaning. Cleaning wood panels & cabinets, appliances, stainless steel, tile, countertops, walls, ceilings, and floors. How to rescue a tired kitchen. New paint, wallpaper and lighting. Re-painting metal cabinets. Design ideas for a "motion-minded" kitchen that simplifies cooking. Special section on kitchen remodeling. Includes a roll-out storage unit, studwall cupboards, microwave center, overhead pot rack, trash receptacle, how to buy kitchen cabinets, etc. Eight questions to ask before remodeling your kitchen. How-to basics for kitchen and bath. Includes advice on framing and finish carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, kitchen layouts, countertops, etc. Get a kitchen that works for you. Two kitchen designs that meet specific needs and make the most of available space. Includes instructions for a built-in window seat and installing a greenhouse window. Kitchen revival. Planning a whole-room facelift for your kitchen. Tips on painting cabinets, resurfacing cabinets, hardware, floor, lighting, etc. Do-it-yourself kitchen guide. Step-by-step directions for planning, design and installation of an all-new kitchen. Includes information on buying cabinets for your kitchen. L-shaped kitchen (8x12-ft.). Cost and materials guide for a popular remodeling project. Kitchen revival. Do-it-yourself project includes painting cabinets, replacing cabinet hardware, adding a new counter top, installing a new vinyl floor, new sink and faucet and a ceramic tile backsplash. How to plan a new kitchen. Build your own basement kitchenette. Emphasis is on plumbing and electrical wiring requirements. Do-it-yourself kitchen remodeling. A look at the options, costs, what to watch out for and tips for surviving a remodeling project. How to install a new kitchen. General cost guidelines for professional labor and materials. Advice on planning, cabinet and countertop installation. Ten common kitchen design blunders and what you can do to avoid them. Custom kitchen planning. A designer's thoughts on renovating the home's most complex room. Expanding a kitchen, step by step. Renovation of a Tudor Revival house kitchen. Designing a functional kitchen. Planning around your family's lifestyle and work habits will get you beyond standard solutions. Accessible kitchen remodel. Kitchen ideas for disabled persons. Custom kitchen remodel. From the wrap-around buffets to the built-in breakfast nook, an old kitchen gets a new look. Includes some cabinet construction details. Opening kitchens to everyone. Careful layout and varied counter heights make kitchens more accessible to people with different physical conditions. Floor plan ideas to improve the integration of the kitchen and family room into a unified family area. Framing kitchen soffits. Full-size patterns on the floor and prefabricated sections help you to build these small dropped ceilings accurately and efficiently. SPECIAL ISSUE on kitchens and baths. Toward the next kitchen. (1) How to stop wasting energy in the kitchen. (2) Collecting kitchen wastes for use in composting. (3) Growing food indoors. Six pages of photos of kitchen remodeling ideas. Six kitchen photos that give tips on combining charm and convenience. Seven different country-style kitchens. Tips on how and why to hire a kitchen designer. Forty-five pages on remodeling a kitchen. Covers planning, deciding what to do yourself, installing cabinets, building laminated plastic countertops, laying sheet vinyl flooring, wiring a kitchen, installing adequate lighting, installing kitchen appliances, and installing electric room heaters. Simplify your life with a pass-through. How to frame a pass-through between kitchen and eating area. Country kitchens. Suggestions from experts on layout, ventilation, lighting and materials. A waste-watcher's kitchen. Ideas for adapting drawers and cupboards for storing recyclables, compost, and dry garbage. Beat the clock in your home and shop. Increase the time you have for home projects by analyzing your work space and how you move through it. Kitchen "suite" replaces the traditional eat-in kitchen and can eliminate the need for a separate dining room. Several ideas shown. Includes construction details for various cabinets, seating, built-ins, etc. Kitchen remodeling. Photos and text illustrate the conversion of a 9x16-ft. space into an efficient kitchen with eat-in table. Kitchen planning made perfect. Professional layout strategies for comfortable, efficient work space. Kitchens that work. Imaginative solutions for problem kitchens. 31 new rules for kitchen design. New studies provide planning tips to make your kitchen work better. Quieter kitchens. Tips for lowering the noise levels caused by appliances, water, conversation, etc. Space-smart kitchens. Three versatile remodeling schemes create new opportunities for dining and storage. (1) Room divider features glass-paned cabinets which flank an arch over a sink and breakfast bar. (2) Cozy corner incorporates a bench seat (with under-seat storage), wall-hung shelving unit and 3x4-ft. dining table. (3) L-shaped peninsula combines storage cabinets and pedestal table. Universal kitchens and baths. Tips and specifications for creating accessibility for the physically handicapped and the infirm. How to create space that meets the needs of the least able user. Tip on using mirrors as backsplash material above a kitchen counter. Cooking up a family kitchen. Remodeling to accommodate two cooks. Three layout changes suggested. Kitchen dining. Three designs for a built-in eating area. Window bump outs give kitchens a new outlook. Basic construction details provided. Kitchen design tips from a pro. Two or more well-planned layouts for five different kitchen shapes. Kitchens full of ideas. Several articles illustrate various kitchen ideas. Includes tips on shopping for a better kitchen. No construction information provided. Convivial kitchens. Designers share their ideas for creating "live-in" kitchens. Kitchen remodeling ideas. (1) Better looks for sink, floor, counter, etc. (2) Better layouts. (3) Better lighting. Homes that help. Designs that give disabled people mobility and independence. Design ideas and dimensions for accessible entries, kitchens, and bathrooms. Super kitchens for super cooks. Enhance those culinary talents with a professional-style kitchen. Tips on layout and equipment. Kitchen solutions. SPECIAL SECTION with ideas and designs for more counter and storage space, family-size eat-in areas, adding an island, etc. Building a kitchen pass-through. How to frame a large opening in the wall to an adjacent room and install a countertop. New ideas for country kitchens. Examples of classic cabinetry, rich colors, and special details. Your next kitchen. (1) Remodeling solutions. (2) Decorating ideas. (3) Stoves and cooktops. A detailed look at how to plan, design and remodel your kitchen. What goes into planning a good kitchen. Photos of 8 attractive kitchens. Special issue features 40 pages of kitchen remodeling ideas. Includes 1980 kitchen contest winner, rules for 1981 contest, many photos of design ideas, etc. The winner of the 2nd annual (1981) kitchen contest shows plans for remodeling the kitchen in a 1910 house. Information on how to enter your design in the 3rd annual (1982) kitchen remodeling constest is included. A glassy bump-out. Remodel a cramped, dark kitchen by adding a 7-ft. wide greenhouse along one wall. What happens when you call in a kitchen remodeling professional? How to design a prize-winning kitchen. Several articles focus on kitchen ideas in connection with a kitchen-design contest. Suggestions on remodeling a kitchen that include laying flooring, installing brick facing, installing lights, a range hood and heatproof counter top. Photos and diagrams illustrate a kitchen remodeling job which was done for $2,500. Professionals quoted $8,000 to $10,000 for the same work. Features new cabinets, electrical wiring and floor repair. Facelift for a kitchen. Install Z-Brick on the walls and one-piece vinyl flooring. A kitchen remodeling project. Describes how a kitchen and adjacent dining alcove typical of the 1920's was entirely stripped and rebuilt with new cabinets and paneled walls. Remodeled 10x20-ft. country kitchen. Tips on installing new cabinets, new floor, recessing appliances, new countertop, etc. Special section on kitchen design. Includes articles on how a kitchen design evolves, a guide to functional kitchen design, six kitchen helpers you can make in your shop, and a guide to buying and repairing major appliances. Your new kitchen. Part 1. A kitchen-remodeling pro reveals her secrets. Your new kitchen. Part 2. How to measure and draw up the plan of your existing kitchen. Your new kitchen. Part 3. Plan a smart kitchen using these design guidelines. Your new kitchen. Part 4. Shopping for cabinets, sinks and faucets. Your new kitchen. Part 5. Options for a custom kitchen. Selecting appliances, counters and floors. Your new kitchen. Part 6. The final touches. Lights, colors, contractors, and a balanced budget. Early American kitchens. A look at the important design elements. Kitchens in the Victorian home. Suggestions on how to add appliances, counters and cabinets of a modern kitchen and still retain the flavor of a Victorian house. Part 1. Creating a Victorian kitchen. Updating a Colonial Revival kitchen while still retaining the feeling of an antique kitchen. How to re-create the "modern" kitchen typical of the 1899-1930 period. SPECIAL SECTION looks at incorporating a working kitchen into a period house. Seven articles look at a variety of approaches. Includes suggestions on designing a modern kitchen for an older house by taking cues from the house and the period. Maintaining the kitchen. A guide to the least destructive cleaning method for wood floors, cabinets, trim and counters in various finishes, linoleum, tile, stone (including marble), porcelain, enameled metal, copper, brass, chrome, plastic laminates, corian and glass. Also includes tips for dealing with problem stains. Crafting historically sensitive kitchens. Advice on developing a design and budget, and on selecting materials, hardware and finishes. Old-house kitchens. A look at the details appropriate to the Victorian period and ways to incorporate modern conveniences. Kitchens of the bungalow era. Ten tips on re-creating or restoring one. Pull-down panels hide kitchen mess. Extra storage and work space in a kitchen. Mobile electric kitchen range doubles as kitchen table and work island. How to squeeze more storage space out of your kitchen. Kitchen remodeling. Professionally designed remodeling job includes cabinets built by the homeowner, lots of built-in storage, sloped ceiling, etc. Estimated cost: $6000 (a saving of $14,000). Kitchen kudos. A common-sense approach to remodeling your kitchen that yields a well-tailored space at a fraction of normal costs. SPECIAL SECTION: Kitchen remodeling. A guide to improving any kitchen without completely disrupting your life. Updating utilities, cabinets, countertops, floors, appliances, etc. Common-sense kitchen design. How to get the best plan for a specific budget. The Lockbox House. Part 11. Installing a 7x10 ft. open kitchen, a built-in vacuum system, self-venting range and Armstrong Integrid ceilings. Photos show how an old kitchen in a 19th century brownstone was remodeled for efficiency without making structural changes. How to choose the right wood and finishes for use in bathroom, kitchen and other rooms where moisture will be present. Open up your kitchen. Photos illustrate several "open" kitchen plans. Includes information on how to recognize a load-bearing wall before removing walls to create the open kitchen look. Open up your kitchen with zoned built-ins you can make. Remodeling ideas from a professional kitchen designer. The ultimate kitchen remodel. Design ideas for dual work zones with duplicate appliances for two cooks. Plans included for a swing out stool that stores under the kitchen sink. Kitchen transformations. Six pages suggest ways to make the most of a small space and control costs. Budgeting for your home improvement projects. Tips on planning a kitchen renovation. Diary of a kitchen renovation. Includes tips on acting as your own contractor. White kitchen. How to decorate your kitchen in white with frosty cabinets and sleek white appliances. How to achieve a "pickled" wood floor also shown. Kitchen face-lift. A tired 1970's kitchen gets a new look in four weekends for under $3,000. Small kitchens that work. A description of one kitchen and tips from a kitchen designer on elements that save space and steps. Planning an open-floor-plan kitchen. Four versions are described. Patio kitchens. Five styles are described, along with suggestions on location, safety, material selections and appliances. Redesigning older kitchens. Three plans are shown that use different strategies to create good traffic patterns, ample storage and work areas, and a place to eat. Photos of two remodeled kitchens that provide lots of room for cooking and people. Photos show how a kitchen was created by remodeling a small Victorian living room. Photos show how a kitchen can double as a dining room. Photos show how a kitchen was decorated to look like an English country stable. Photos show how a small kitchen can be made to look and feel larger by the removal of a low ceiling and a wall. Skylight is substituted for ceiling and a counter serves as a room divider where the wall used to be. Photos show how a Victorian kitchen was expanded and brightened by the addition of a bay 3 ft. deep built of redwood and glass. How a 1910 kitchen was remodeled into an efficient work area while retaining original wood. Tips on how to incorporate shelves for cookbooks into a kitchen. Seven examples of no-wall, wide-open kitchens. A foot-wide pop-out is used to provide increased window space and counter space in a long, narrow kitchen. Finger-joint drawers provide a vast amount of storage under the countertop. Three kitchen remodelings. A description of lessons learned and a timeline for each project. (1) Custom kitchen remodel involves moving walls and placing the kitchen in a new location. (2) Design and remodeling working with a building center. (3) A cabinet face-lift. Kitchen planning. Ten questions that help determining a family's needs before remodeling. Cornering space. Ideas for turning wasted kitchen corners into hardworking space. Tailor-fit kitchens. Some universal ways to make a kitchen suit you and the way you live. Kitchen face-lift. Freshly painted cabinets, new counters, flooring and appliances. Bright ideas for a working kitchen. How to make the space you have work harder and smarter. Some tips. Kitchens for people who love to cook. Advice on setting up a kitchen from culinary pros. Pretty and practical kitchens. Six pages of photos and hints. Two kitchens designed for maximum efficiency. Four pages of photos of kitchen decorating ideas. Kitchen updates. Photos of three remodeled kitchens with ideas for improved efficiency and good looks. Work-saver kitchens. Six kitchens full of adaptable ideas for cutting down steps in preparing and serving meals and cleaning up. Face-lifts for kitchens and baths. Three mini kitchens. Design and storage ideas for the small kitchen. (1) J-molding to hang pots, (2) adjustable height kitchen table, and (3) range hood. 10 ideas from three top test kitchens. Dream-kitchen planner. General planning guidelines, tips and standard dimensions. Remake your kitchen one step at a time. Topics include (1) planning pointers and product guide, (2) shop-tested cabinetmaking techniques, (3) building countertops, (4) installation techniques, and (5) achieving an integrated appliance look. Connecting kitchen utilities. Complete details on remodeling a kitchen, with suggestions for 5 floor plans. Gourmet kitchen. Step-by-step plan for remodeling an old, inefficient kitchen into an attractive, efficient one. How to construct a pass-through between kitchen and dining room. Opening has a countertop for eating area or buffet serving. Soffit styled like a shingled roof with recessed lighting. SPECIAL SECTION on kitchens. Designing a kitchen to create more usable space and better storage. Learn how to build and install kitchen cabinets and countertops. Installing dishwasher and sink. Kitchen transformation. An update that isn't a complete overhaul described. Workbench kitchen planner scale. A special ruler and how to use it to draw kitchen floor plans. | |||||||||
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