The kitchen is generally thought to be the most difficult - and certainly the most expensive - room of the house to redecorate or remodel. This title aims to take the mystery out of the process and offers the practical advice and inspiration that you need to create a perfect kitchen. The book covers all the basic groundwork from setting your budget, to making a floor plan and finding the people youll need to help. It also offers tips on choosing a kitchen style and steers you through all the decisions you will have to make from lighting, floors and walls, to work surfaces and appliances, storages systems and furniture. It even shows you how to use the decorative effects to stamp your own personality on your kitchen and make it unique.