Classic Kitchens For Modern Living

Thirty classically inspired kitchen designs in a contemporary context.

A classic-style kitchen is a formal, yet comfortable and attractive place that can transform a home into an inviting haven. But without the know-how, renovating your kitchen can be a confusing and difficult process. The editors at Womans Day Special Interest Publications bring you Classic Kitchen Style, the essential guide for anyone trying to achieve a timeless look hassle-free.

This beautifully illustrated monograph features the work of renowned classicist designer, Sarah Blank, whose design studio focuses on kitchens, baths, bedroom suites, with a special focus on fine architectural millworkThe works featured in this book take the reader through the studio's design process, how it looks closely at the architecture's heritage and natural, organic features, before blending contemporary aesthetics and modern functionality to the spacesThe studio is a multi-award-winning practice, whose work has been featured in many publications, including Luxe, Architectural Digest, New England Home, among many others Classic, refined, and alluring are just some of the ways to describe Sarah Blank Design Studio's timeless designs of interiors, predominately of kitchens, but also of other rooms of the home. Sarah Blank's vast expertise in the classicist language spanning many decades and her creative vision for contemporary elegance form the basis of her understanding that a beautiful and functional kitchen is not only an integral part of the architecture of the house, but the very heart of the home. This beautifully photographed volume presents a stunning selection of award-winning projects, each showcasing exquisite beauty, attention to detail, and technical prowess.

For the first time in this home-design series, we are devoting an entire volume to contemporary kitchen creations. This completely new publication (2007-2008) features the latest kitchen projects by leading designers and kitchen manufacturers. A great deal of attention is also devoted to high-quality kitchen equipment, such as exclusive cookers, hobs and large refrigerators. Contemporary kitchens have undergone a real transformation in recent years. What was once a purely functional space has developed into a proper living environment, which is still used for cooking, but also for eating, watching TV, and even as an informal place to receive guests. The kitchen has grown to accommodate these developments. The space itself has become larger and additional elements have been added, such as dining tables, breakfast bars, TV screens and fireplaces. Technological innovations and sophisticated kitchen equipment are now being integrated into complete concepts, with other interior elements also playing an important role: lighting, colour palette, materials, and all of the other features that make an interior into a pleasant living environment. All of the kitchens in this book are clearly contemporary in design. A companion title focusing on country kitchens in a timeless style is being published simultaneously: CLASSIC KITCHENS.

More than 50 examples of the world's best contemporary commercial interior design.

A comprehensive, full-color handbook, packed with hundreds of photographs that showcase the latest in beautiful, welcoming, and efficient kitchen design. 150 Best New Kitchen Ideas offers an in-depth look at exemplary new kitchen designs from today’s most renowned architects and designers. Packed with 500 pages of gorgeous full-color photographs, it features the most attractive, functional, and cost-effective kitchen designs from around the world. Here are hundreds of ideas for lighting, floor, wall, and window treatments to create kitchens that are attractive, inviting, and highly functional, as well as a wealth of notions for cabinetry, countertops, sinks, and more. Covering a diversity of current trends, 150 Best New Kitchen Ideas is an indispensable design and decorating resource filled with inspirational ideas for the homeowner, designer, interior decorator, and architect.

With a pinch of salt and plenty of personality, kitchens have become the pulse of human life at home. What was once a purely utilitarian space has transformed into the room where we share our happiest experiences. We learn, fight, remember, entertain, discover, and embark on adventures through cooking. Kitchen Living delves into the space where we now spend most of our time. Whether looking to make small changes or a completely new kitchen redesign, we look at current technology and trends that have allowed these spaces to become more experimental. From kitchen designers to food writers to photographers, we go on a voyage through the kitchen interiors that inspire the people who have made food their life. Draw inspiration and learn life hacks on how subtle touches can create mighty solutions.