In this comprehensive new guide, Terence Conran discusses the impact of these functions, and explains how to integrate all the diverse practical, decorative, structural and technological elements to create a space theat truly fits your needs.

In terms of planing, the kitchen is the single most complex area in the home. Planing and Design details the basics of good design, whether you're buying a kitchen 'off-the-peg', investing in unfitted modules or customising an existing layout. There are also solutions for problem areas, advice on making the most of your budget and a guide to using new resouces, such as CAD visualisations. Kitchen Living includes kitchens to suit every lifestyle and home, from sleek professional kitchens, to inclusive open-plan spaces or cosy family friendly areas.

Basic Elements provides detailed, practical information on storage, lighting and fittings, and a comprehensive guide to the full range of materials suitable for worktops, flooring, walls and splash backs. Finally, Fittings and Appliances offers an essential buyer's guide to kitchen technology, from internet-linked fridges to classic batterie de cuisine. Throughout the book, individual case studies provide an invaluable insight into style and design. Whether you are starting from scratch or simpl updating an existing layout, Terence Conran's Kitchens provides the inspiration and information you need to make the kitchen the hub of your home.

- Introduction
- Planing and Design
- Kitchen Living
- Basic Elements
- Fittings and Appliances
- Resources
- Suppliers
- Index
- Acknowledgements