Explore the benefits, and the beauty, of 50 custom kitchens in over 175 gorgeous color photographs. Stories from kitchen design professionals detail the planning process, and address layout and style in relation to the lifestyles and needs of homeowners. Images illustrate specially crafted cabinetry in a wide breadth of door styles, wood species, and finishes, carefully combined with choices in flooring, lighting, countertops, and appliances to achieve attractive and personalized results. This book serves as a useful introduction to kitchen design, and an inspirational visual reference for homeowners considering their own custom projects. No one remodelling a kitchen for the first time should be without this book.