Kitchens: Good Ideas

by Encarna Castillo

From the first cooking fires of antiquity to the modern kitchens of today, this communal space has served as a gathering place and a setting for conversation. Its warm, inviting atmosphere often makes it the heart of our domestic space. Kitchen styles have evolved over time and adapted to the needs of each period. Today, designers from around the world look to the American kitchen for inspiration, with its open-plan scheme and its integration into the living areas of traditional apartments, lofts, and studios. This gorgeously illustrated reference showcases innovative solutions to the problems of kitchen design and includes a handy reference section with information about featured manufacturers.

330 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

Encarna Castillo nació en Barcelona. Licenciada en Filología Hispánica, es autora de "Cold Turkey" (2013), "Venta del Rayo" (2017) y "La luz en su ausencia" (2020). Ha colaborado como redactora en diversas publicaciones, como Lateral, Curator, 13 millones de naves –dedicada al cómic– o 360º –revista de tendencias–, entre otras.
Además, ha trabajado como editora en el Departamento de Cómics de la editorial Planeta y en el grupo Penguin Random House. Actualmente, vive en Málaga y es profesora de Español como Lengua Extranjera (ELE).