{"product_id":"the-essential-kitchen-design-guide","title":"The Essential Kitchen Design Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kitchen is the heart of the home  the ideal place to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee  an informal gathering  or an intimate conversation. It is also a complex organism in which numerous independent systems must work in harmony to minimize the energy required to prepare meals and clean up afterwards. Few rooms see so much activity; fewer still challenge designers with such an array of practical  technological  and esthetic considerations. The successful kitchen designer creates a warm  pleasant atmosphere while solving problems of storage capacity  accessibility  functionality  ventilation  lighting  safety  and durability. For many years the National Kitchen \u0026amp; Bath Association has conducted a prestigious education program for kitchen designers. The Essential Kitchen Design Guide  condensed from the NKBAs own six-volume manual  is an invaluable sourcebook and technical guide for kitchen planning and design. It offers an established set of kitchen-planning guidelinesaccepted as the norm for the industryand provides authoritative presentations on every kitchen mechanical system  design issue  and planning principle  as well as appliances  fixtures  and other equipment. Hundreds of design details  descriptive technical photos  and useful checklists help you make the most of all the information provided. Reliable data  proven techniques  and helpful tips prepare you to tackle every aspect of kitchen design  including Electrical systems  lighting  and plumbing Fixtures and appliances Cabinetry  floor coverings  counter tops  and other equipment and materials Drawing and presentation standards for the kitchen professional Cost estimating Space planning Kitchen-related building codes And more The Essential Kitchen Design Guide is an indispensable tool and an essential addition to the professional libraries of architects  interior designers  and anyone interested in pursuing the finest in kitchen design. From the organization whose name is synonymous with the highest standards in kitchen and bath design-the kitchen design guide no professional should be without!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952396234805,"sku":"ByrdShop_0471126721","price":91.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780471126720.jpg?v=1770162426","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-essential-kitchen-design-guide","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}