Essential Kitchens

Terence Conran is one of the world's leading designers, retailers, furniture-makers, and restaurateurs. He is Chairman of Conran Holdings, the parent company of his retail and restaurant businesses, and Chairman of Conran & Partners, his architectural and design practice. He also designs furniture for Content and Benchmark. Terence Conran's books include The Essential House Book, Terence Conran on Design, The Essential Garden Book (co-written with Dan Pearson), Easy Living, Small Spaces, Terence Conran on Design, Terence Conran on London, Terence Conran on Restaurants, Kitchens, The Ultimate House Book, Bathrooms, Storage, How to Live in Small Spaces, Design: Intelligence Made Visible, Outdoors, Inspiration and Eco House Book all published by Conran Octopus.

Introduction; PLANNING & LAYOUT: Assessment, Levels of change, Professional help, Budgeting & buying, Ergonomics, Types of layout, Fitted or unfitted, Design approaches, Inclusive kitchens, Small kitchens, Indoor/outdoor kitchens, Larders, FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Basic considerations, Lighting, Worktops & splashbacks, Sinks & taps, Cookers, ovens & hobs, Fridges & freezers, Dishwashers, Laundry, Small appliances & basic kit, Storage, DECOR & DETAIL: Basic considerations, Colour, Pattern & texture, Wall treatments, Flooring, Details & display, Kitchen safety. Index Acknowledgements