TY - BOOK AU - Conran,Terence TI - Essential kitchens: the back to basics guide to home design, decoration & furnishing SN - 9781840915495 (hbk.) U1 - 747.797 23 PY - 2010/// CY - London PB - Conran Octopus KW - Kitchens KW - Interior decoration KW - Remodeling KW - Amateurs' manuals KW - Design and construction N1 - Includes index; Planning & layout. Assessing your needs ; Levels of change ; Professional help ; Budgeting & buying ; Ergonomics ; Types of layout ; Fitted or unfitted ; Design approaches ; Inclusive kitchens ; Small kitchens ; Indoor/outdoor kitchens ; Larders -- Fixtures & fittings. Basic considerations ; Lighting ; Worktops & splashbacks ; Sinks ; Taps ; Cookers, ovens & hobs ; Refrigerators & freezers ; Dishwashers ; Laundry ; Small appliances & basic kit ; Storage -- Décor & details. Basic considerations ; Colour ; Pattern & texture ; Wall treatments ; Flooring ; Detail ; Display ; Kitchen safety N2 - Whether you are starting from scratch or simply updating an existing layout, Conran provides the inspiration and information you need to make the kitchen the heart of the home ER -