In recent years, the kitchen has undergone a real metamorphosis. This room has become one of the most important places in the home, providing space not only for cooking, but also for many other activities: eating, working, receiving guests... The best multi-purpose kitchens effortlessly combine these many different facets, with designs by interior architects and kitchen designers that manage to transcend the purely utilitarian character of the kitchen. A great deal of attention is paid to the ergonomics of the sink and cooking areas and to creating practical (often fully integrated) storage space, but the other aspects of the kitchen are just as important: a space to have breakfast or lunch, a place where the children can do their homework or simply somewhere to relax. This completely new publication (2007-2008) features the most recent kitchen projects by leading interior specialists and kitchen designers. There is also a strong emphasis on high-quality kitchen equipment, including exclusive cookers, hobs and large refrigerators. All of the kitchens in this book are designed in a timeless, country style. A companion title focusing on minimalist, modern kitchens is being published simultaneously: CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS. 204 Seiten/pages, Sprache/language: english, 55,- Euro