Built-ins make a house more functional, livable, personal, and comfortable. A smaller kitchen with well-placed built-ins can be more efficient and inviting than a great big kitchen. A bathroom may become instantly more useful and less cramped with the addition of just one or two well-placed built-ins. And built-ins can claim potentially lost space, say the space under a sloped ceiling or the space under the stairs. They can also fill a space that's too big or smooth out irregular corners.

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This completely revised and updated edition of the Kitchen Idea Book features inspirational and practical solutions for every aspect of the kitchen.

• Jam-packed full of inspiration and practical information to turn your dream kitchen into a reality
• Solutions for upgrades, remodels, and renovations to kitchens of all sizes
• Design options for every nook and cranny of the kitchen, from cabinets and countertops to sinks and appliances, from flooring to all kinds of finish details
• Beautifully illustrated with over 325...