- How to approach the kitchen design process.
Do you need a Professional Designer? How to work with a "Design Center". Is "Design-Build" right for you? Should you draw the design and plan the kitchen cabinets yourself using "kitchen design software"?
- How to find and develop ideas for kitchen design.
This e-book contains over 80 direct links to the internet where you can research and collect ideas for kitchen design right down to the cabinet hardware. You will be able to review and print out images of kitchen cabinet doors, Islands, appliances, granite countertops, flooring and many other products for your project.
- Developing a preliminary scope of work
How to create kitchen designs that you can afford. Choosing the priorities for your kitchen remodeling ideas. How to estimate the construction costs and keep them under control from the beginning.
- How to choose kitchen cabinets and counters.
View and choose from a large collection of kitchen cabinet doors styles, hardware, materials, and finishes. Download specific product data. What to look for in quality kitchen cabinet and island construction. How to choose durable granite countertops that will enhance your design.
- Understanding the Basics of Kitchen Design.
Learn the 5 basic plans that most kitchen remodeling starts with. What will fit in your space? How to design islands and develop kitchen cabinets into plans using a set of kitchen design "rules of thumb".
- Choosing kitchen appliances with the features that you need.
Options for appliances have increased and so have the prices. What features do you really need and how much should you spend? Links to over 25 kitchen appliance sites show you all the latest styles to choose from including stoves, refrigerators, sinks and faucets, dishwashers and more.
- Basic drawing techniques.
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- How to choose and combine colors and finishes.
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- Lighting your design.
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- Adding features that make a difference.
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- Getting your kitchen built.
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