Kitchen Bath Renovation Guide

Presents detailed information on every step of kitchen and bath renovations, including floor plan ideas, storage strategies, decorating styles, product advice, and buying tips.

This essential resource will walk homeowners through the decision-making process for a kitchen or bath renovation to create the perfect space This indispensable reference covers everything homeowners need to know about making over the two rooms that yield the most resale value. Information is included for all stages of a kitchen or bath remodel, from inspiring before-and-after images to tips on getting started, with easy-to-read lists and sidebars on topics such as setting a budget and hiring professionals. Chapters highlight floor plan ideas, decorating styles, storage solutions, and lifestyle design choices. Plus, a handy shopping guide helps renovators choose key products, from kitchen cabinetry and cooktops to bathroom sinks and lighting. Complete with an appendix of checklists, this go-to guide is perfect for homeowners ready to update their spaces as well as those just looking for new ideas for renovations in the future.

The essential kitchen and bath design reference, updated with the latest codes NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards is the industry standard reference, written by the National Kitchen and Bath Association and updated with the latest codes and standards. This new second edition features revised guidelines for cooking surface clearance, electrical receptacles, and ventilation for kitchens, as well as ceiling height, shower size, electrical receptacles, and ventilation for bathrooms. Revised to reflect the 2015 International Residential Code and the ICC A117.1-2009, all illustrations have been expertly redrawn using 2020 Design and Chief Architect Software to provide clearer visual reference for real-world application. With thirty-one kitchen guidelines and twenty-seven bathroom guidelines, this book provides full planning recommendations, code references, and access standards for today's kitchen and bath design professional. Kitchens and bathrooms are the two most functional rooms in the house, and also the most code-intensive. It is imperative that design professionals stay up to speed on the latest guidelines to ensure the safety and efficiency of their projects. Get up to date on the latest kitchen and bath codes Reference a new range of standards for clearance, ventilation, and more Design for storage based on the results of university research Examine illustrative and descriptive plans, sections, and perspective views The NKBA guidelines are based on a composite of historical review, current industry environment and practices, emerging trends, consumer lifestyles, research, and building codes. These factors combine to help kitchen and bath professionals create designs that are beautiful, functional, accessible, and safe. The NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards is the complete reference professionals turn to for the latest in kitchen and bath design.

Inside Renovations is an essential guide for every homeowner that will walk you through ALL the details of a home renovation process, including a detailed focus on kitchen and bathroom renovations. Although home renovations can be an exciting adventure, they can also be extremely stressful. What you see on TV reno shows is far from reality! Kitchen and bathroom designer Natalia J. Pierce offers an inside look at what really happens when you undertake a major home renovation project. Filled with tips and tricks that will save you time, money, and a lot of headaches, this book is the perfect preparation for every homeowner planning to renovate. You will learn everything that goes into a successful kitchen and bathroom renovation, such as what materials will you need? When and how should you hire a professional contractor or designer? What is a realistic budget and time frame for your project? Inside Renovations is the blueprint for any homeowner who wants to improve their home and not only survive the renovation journey but have a positive outcome and experience.

The Kitchen is the most famous room in the house. It's a difficult task, both regarding cost and venture scale. So before you enlist a contractual worker and begin slamming down dividers, there are some significant and interesting points to put into consideration: to be specific, setting a financial limit, figuring out what you need, and arranging how it will all fit and finally remodeling the kitchen of your dreams.Our kitchen renovation guide is fully packed with every single detail on how to go about renovating your kitchen to your taste by yourself. This guide will show you all the various kinds of cabinets, sinks and floor setting, as well as the pros and cons of each of them in order to assist you in choosing the best, convenient and durable design for your ideal kitchen. Get this book today and learn how to remodel your kitchen up to standard.

A guide to kitchen remodeling, from planning and designing to finishing the project.