"That's the kitchen I want!" That's what home decorators will think as they pore through House Beautiful's breathtaking photos of the most fabulous kitchens ever designed. Best of all--with these detailed case studies, your dream kitchen can actually become reality.

Not so much a how-to as a why not?, this exquisitely illustrated planner from the experts at House Beautiful will inspire, motivate and move you to action. It incorporates all the best full-color, "wish book" photos of dream kitchens with extremely achievable ideas and examples of what almost everyone can obtain. From country to urban sleek, these designs address the biggest challenge in kitchen planning: identifying the look you want. Case studies-complete with before-and-after pictures and floor plans-outline real-world problems and solutions for overcoming them. And high-quality photos, anchored by expert commentary, present an array of cabinets, surfaces, appliances, fixtures and fittings, and lighting-all the products that go into creating a top-notch kitchen. And, because dreams should come true, there's advice on making it happen and working with professionals. If you can't find your ultimate kitchen in this book, it probably doesn't exist.