1000 Kitchen Ideas - Tapa dura

Today's kitchens, as much living and entertaining spaces as areas for preparing and cooking food, play a central role in our homes. But planning these spaces involves so many practical considerations - hygiene, storage, access and safety all need to be taken into account - that it is easy to overlook other important design aspects. And yet the fact is that this most flexible of rooms can be the perfect space into which to introduce bold shots of colour, as well as providing the opportunity to showcase some of your favourite possessions. But how do you go about achieving this? What colours will work best? What type of flooring should you have? Will a country or city style of decor fit in with the rest of the house? What about storage? Do you need a large and extendable table for frequent family gatherings? Or is it dinner for two most nights? Whether you have a small galley kitchen or a large space that you share with others, this fascinating book will answer all your questions and more. In this unique and inexhaustible sourcebook of ideas, Stafford Cliff has put together a stunning collection of delightful photographs that will inspire you to create the kitchen of your dreams.

A London-based design consultant and art director, Stafford Cliff has spent a lifetime designing brochures, catalogues and magazines relating to the home. He worked with Sir Terence Conran on the very first Habitat catalogues, and in 1974, designed The House Book, the biggest selling home book of all time. Since then he has produced over 60 books on aspects of design and the home - The Way We Live, a remarkable 480-page survey of homes around the world, Home, a groundbreaking book on how we feel about our homes, 1000 Garden Ideas which has been translated into 11 languages, and most recently 1000 Home Ideas which has been translated into 10 languages. Author Location: London