Kitchen Upgrades

by Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Kitchen Upgrades is a compilation of the very best expert design and product advice, using real-world remodels to help professionals and passionate amateurs remodel a kitchen of any shape and size, on any budget. The pros take you through every step of the remodeling process, with over 300 photographs and illustrations—from identifying the best layout; choosing the best fixtures and materials; installing flooring, countertops, and backsplash; maximizing storage; and more. Site-tested tips and professional techniques will help you handily hammer out the kitchen of your dreams.All the contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in FineHomebuilding magazine. With a circulation of over 200,000, the magazine provides expertinformation and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction.

*Fine Homebuilding is the best source of home improvement information to help readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently.

*Kitchen remodeling was one of the two most popular remodeling projects in the latest NAHB survey of professional remodelers.

Genres: Nonfiction

495 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2017

Reviews

[Christa Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those wonderful books that shows you how to DO things, gives you hints about how to design it right, and reveals to you that what you have done in the past might not have been the best choice. Of course I have no ability to install cabinets, refinish floors or install a sink but I have learned that several lights in my kitchen are not optimally placed or maybe the wrong bulbs. Maybe this book will help me to get the backslash right. Great ideas for anyone interested in a complete remodel, a small update project, or just buying new appliances.

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good resource if you are just starting to plan for a kitchen remodel. Nothing too crazy or trendy here, but skews high end. The first part of the book discusses the different pieces of a kitchen: flooring, backsplash, cabinets, etc. The rest of the book looks at befores and afters of real remodels. The listing of sources for each remodel is very helpful.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of recent articles from Fine Homebuilding highlighting newer materials and techniques for high end kitchens. Some new material in here, but probably not useful for useful for those looking for simpler remodels or comprehensive overviews.

[Aja Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice book, good details and explanations without getting overly in-depth. a nice range of projects and ideas and one that gave me some food for thought for our one-day kitchen upgrade!

[Erin Stuhlsatz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really clear directions for projects like replacing cabinets, making your own island, etc. Super useful.

[Diane Busch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many photographs to help gain ideas for kitchen remodeling.

[Ro]

A really well done book of practical kitchen upgrades. My only pet peeve is that I really wish the before and after photos were taken from the same angle. It is really hard to see the specific changes.

I have been really happy with books from this publisher.