Bungalow Kitchens

It provides a wealth of ideas about cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, and all the other elements that make up a bungalow kitchen, as well as advice about integrating modern technology while maintaining the bungalow look, all presented in an entertaining and even humorous way. A hundred and fifty color photographs of original, restored, and new kitchens, as well as detailed illustrations, provide inspiration.

Included is a history of the modern kitchen, starting with the introduction of cookstoves, refrigeration, indoor plumbing, and electricity. The various kitchen elements are explained in detail with photos and line drawings. Both the glamorous ( cabinets, countertops, flooring, etc.) and not so glamorous ( electrical, plumbing, ventilation ) elements are discussed.

Each chapter includes sidebars for obsessive restoration as well as compromise solutions employing more modern materials and methods. Layout and design are also addressed, both for totally new construction and adding new elements to an existing kitchen.

A chapter on assessing your needs and dealing with professionals has tips on getting the kitchen you want and maintaining your sanity during the process. Finally, an extensive resource list makes it easy to find all the items needed for a period kitchen.

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