Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-229) and index.

Part 1. Planning -- How Much Will My Kitchen Cost? -- Ten Ingredients of a Great Kitchen -- Opening Up a Small Kitchen -- Getting Appliances to Fit -- Kitchen Remodeling for Any Budget -- A Kitchen for Cooks and Kids -- Part 2. Cabinets -- Four Quick Cabinet Upgrades -- A Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Cabinets -- Installing Stock Cabinets -- Installing Cabinets in Tight Spaces -- A Faster, Easier Approach to Custom Cabinets -- Build a Kitchen Island -- How to Install Inset Cabinet Doors -- Upgrade to a Trash Drawer -- Part 3. Countertops -- Amazing Countertops -- Making Wood Countertops -- Tiling a Backsplash -- Part 4. Storage -- Secrets to an Uncluttered Kitchen -- Off-the-Shelf Kitchen Storage Solutions -- Design the Perfect Pantry -- A Clever Kitchen Built-In -- Maximize Pantry Storage -- A Built-In Corner Seating Nook -- Part 5. Flooring -- Flooring Options for the Kitchen -- For Great Tile Floors, Layout Is Everything -- Save Time with a Prefinished Wood Floor -- Part 6. Lighting & Mechanical -- Kitchen Lighting Design -- Choose the Right Kitchen Sink -- Cooktops from Simmer to Sear -- Breathe Easy with the Right Range Hood -- How to Provide Makeup Air for Range Hoods -- Contributors.