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Comment on Cook! Best of Kitchen Design by Violett

Violett — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:25:55 +0000

The book showcases the best of kitchen design- a must for everyone looking for exceptional ideas, and planning for a new contemporay , functional, interesting kitchen space.

Not your grand mas kitchen!!!!
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on The Smart Approach to Kitchen Design by J Smith

J Smith — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:17:00 +0000

A Must Have for anyone getting ready to remodel. Whether your’re just beginning the project or right in the middle of it with problems- this book leaves no step in the process unmentioned. Kitchen Design was my “bible” during our recent remodeling. There are in-depth discussions on every aspect–creating functional space, cabinetry, safety, appliances, lighting, adding your own personal taste and more. All material is presented in an easy to read user-friendly format complete with pictures. I also purchased a couple of other kitchen remodeling books, neither of which even came close to assisting me like The Smart Approach to Kitchen Designs did. The time spent reading this book saved money, time, and prevented some major mistakes in functionality and design.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Cabinets and Countertops by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:39:18 +0000

I’ve read a good many books on this topic lately and would definitely rate this as one of the best. Well organized and informative, this book provides a wealth of information to both the novice and the professional cabinetmaker. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Cabinets and Countertops by M. Brown

M. Brown — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:18:28 +0000

This book has a huge amount of information but it isn’t in a reader friendly format. “To many words not enough pictures and easy to understand examples”
Rating: 2 / 5

Comment on Cabinets and Countertops by Conrad P Koch Jr

Conrad P Koch Jr — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:33:04 +0000

I bought the book hoping to see a step-by-step approach to build my own kitchen cabinets. I found in the book a well detailed treatice on woods, cabinet styles, psychology of dealing with customers of various monetary means, tools, table saws, jointery, and a lot of stuff that I really don’t care about. I also found out about 32mm European construction that is still a mystery to me. Who cares????
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Cabinets and Countertops by Al the Pal

Al the Pal — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:16:38 +0000

This book really does cover it all – from outfitting your workshop to installation. It is well illustrated with B&W photographs and drawings of about everything he is writing about. There is a prioritized list of tools & equipment as well as advice on choosing a workspace. He reviews a large number of tools, which was nice as he confirmed my choice of a JET tablesaw as appropriate.

He also lists common dimensions of appliances you will need to build around and has examples of CAD drawings in many styles. Construction techniques are covered as well as which tools work best for each task. He has whole sections on kitchen workspace layout and installation methods.

If you are thinking of building kitchen cabinets for fun or for a living, this is the only book you need to see how to do it. If you are looking for lots of color pictures of creative designs, look elsewhere. This is mostly a technical manual, written in a conversational style that makes it interesting to read. It is an essential book in your woodworking library.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Cabinets and Countertops by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:19:56 +0000

To qualify myself and my comments, I offer this.
I am a modestly accomplished woodworker and a kitchen cabinet hanging expert. I have personally hung over 200 kitchens from layout, demolition, plumbing, electrical; To completion.
This book falls far short of delivering on its title or description. “Cabinets and Countertops” should cover exactly that. It doesn’t.
This is a 450pg text, 40 pages are devoted to an cursory explanation of joints. Not a problem for me, but if you don’t know the caveats of these different joints, figure out yourself. You won’t learn how to make any of them either.
6 pages cover drawer making. 30 pages are in a chapter called “cabinet construction, but it must be mislabled. The meat of this chapter is a pair of exploded view drawings of a cabinet, and a lecture on being organized.
9 pages cover countertops. Not the construction of countertops, not the differents kinds of countertops. Just the terrible advice that you should buy a POST-FORM countertop from a dealer, and what color it should be. I wouldn’t even consider a laminate counter for my kitchen.
The rest of this book is very general, plebeian advice on a myriad of topics. Considering the source of this advice, it should be discarded.
I am unhappy with the standard cabinets available and prefer not paying 40 grand or more with an independent shop. I looked to this book to fill the small holes I have in my skills to accomplish this myself. It doesn’t even scrape the surface, and is unworthy of the shelf space it occupies, let alone the purchase price.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Over the Cabinet Towel Bar – 9″ in Chrome by InterDesign by RockyMtnMama

RockyMtnMama — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:45:44 +0000

We used to hang the towel over the door at the sink, but that left the door cracked open and only half the towel accessible. This hanger works great and doesn’t mark up the cabinet door as it has padding. Looks ‘classier’ than hanging off the door or on a door pull. Leaves the towel totally accessible and really doesn’t stick out much to get in the way – have not hit it yet with my leg. So that’s a plus. Metal is a but shinier than I like for matching with brushed stainless, but stills looks good.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Over the Cabinet Towel Bar – 9″ in Chrome by InterDesign by Whitehallers

Whitehallers — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:27:10 +0000

This is well-made and does exactly what it is designed to do: hold towels. The finish has lasted and looks as good as new (I’ve had it for some time now). I recommend this product.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Outdoor Kitchen Design & Construction by Ruth M. Gardner

Ruth M. Gardner — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:09:10 +0000

This video is worth every penney. It gave me great advice how to design my outdoor kitchen. Best of all it showed me how to build it from the ground up with professional results. I never knew building an outdoor ktichen is so easy and inexpensive. I highly recommend anyone planning on a future outdoor kitchen or now trying to build their own buy this video.
Rating: 5 / 5