Uncommon Kitchens: A Revolutionary Approach to the Most Popular Room in the House
From the former editor in chief of House Beautiful, a vividly fresh collection of personality-filled kitchen designs and remodeling wisdom from innovators, designers, and creative thinkers
“The only coffee table book you need to take your kitchen to the next level, whether you own or rent, whether your budget is big or teeny-tiny.”―Apartment Therapy
In Uncommon Kitchens, Sophie Donelson revolutionizes traditional kitchen design with a bevy of inventive ideas for makeovers both large and small.
The kitchen is designed unlike any other room in the house, but that doesn’t mean you have to be hemmed in by tradition. Donelson takes a rule-breaking approach, mixing and layering styles, colors, furnishings, and layouts to make even well-trodden kitchens vividly fresh.
Drawing on advice and up-to-the-minute projects from designers such as Frances Merrill, Jaqui Seerman, Victoria Sass, and many more, each personality-filled chapter is packed with liberating designs that will change your thinking about the tried-and-true kitchen. Learn from DIYers, Instagrammers, and design experts including Nate McBride, Justina Blakeney, and Meta Coleman. Be inspired by innovators such as MK Quinlan and James Coviello.
Uncommon Kitchens is a collection of imaginative new spaces that will make you a quick DIY convert, packed with indispensable tips to help you revolutionize your kitchen.
Includes Color Photographs
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Publisher : Abrams Books
Publication date : May 23, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1419762311
ISBN-13 : 978-1419762314
Item Weight : 2.75 pounds
Dimensions : 8.3 x 1.2 x 10.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #183,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #77 in Interior & Home Design #249 in Interior Design #349 in Home Decorating (Books)
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From the former editor in chief of House Beautiful, a vividly fresh collection of personality-filled kitchen designs and remodeling wisdom from innovators, designers, and creative thinkers
“The only coffee table book you need to take your kitchen to the next level, whether you own or rent, whether your budget is big or teeny-tiny.”―Apartment Therapy
In Uncommon Kitchens, Sophie Donelson revolutionizes traditional kitchen design with a bevy of inventive ideas for makeovers both large and small.
The kitchen is designed unlike any other room in the house, but that doesn’t mean you have to be hemmed in by tradition. Donelson takes a rule-breaking approach, mixing and layering styles, colors, furnishings, and layouts to make even well-trodden kitchens vividly fresh.
Drawing on advice and up-to-the-minute projects from designers such as Frances Merrill, Jaqui Seerman, Victoria Sass, and many more, each personality-filled chapter is packed with liberating designs that will change your thinking about the tried-and-true kitchen. Learn from DIYers, Instagrammers, and design experts including Nate McBride, Justina Blakeney, and Meta Coleman. Be inspired by innovators such as MK Quinlan and James Coviello.
Uncommon Kitchens is a collection of imaginative new spaces that will make you a quick DIY convert, packed with indispensable tips to help you revolutionize your kitchen.
Includes Color Photographs
From the brand
Abrams Books
Adult
Adult
Adult
Childrens Books
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Comic Arts
Publisher : Abrams Books
Publication date : May 23, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1419762311
ISBN-13 : 978-1419762314
Item Weight : 2.75 pounds
Dimensions : 8.3 x 1.2 x 10.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #183,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #77 in Interior & Home Design #249 in Interior Design #349 in Home Decorating (Books)
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This book is fantastic, a real keeper for inspiration!!! Loved it!
Reynolds –
Excellent, intelligently written!
One of the best design books! The ideas and solutions for designing a kitchen could also apply to other rooms in a house. Great tips! And, what a relief to see unique kitchens with “soul” and personality, instead of the carbon/cookie-cutter (latest trend) kitchens in magazine and real estate ads.
Jen –
Such unique kitchens!
I love looking at kitchens and seeing all the ways to restyle and redesign—and I love this book! There are so many variations here—fun and trendy, weird and retro, functional and some not so much. I especially love the tips from designers about their most important tips for kitchen layout—and that designers can disagree and it’s ok. Actually, that might be my favorite thing about this book—the author recognizes that people have different needs from kitchens and so kitchens can be designed differently.
Kathy O –
Inspiring Book, But I Wish It Offered a List of Resources
I am getting ready to remodel my kitchen and this book gave me a lot of fresh ideas. I was disappointed that there is no list of resources at the back of the book. I loved the purple linoleum floors, but it would have been even better if sources were listed for each kitchen.The author featured kitchens from a wide range of places, not just LA, New York and London. I loved the kitchen in Sacramento, which is close to where I live.
Ryan –
Could easily read cover to cover
Sophie’s book is a true gem, full of lovingly, thoughtfully written essays, invaluable tips and mouthwatering images. You’ll find yourself torn between wanting to highlight sentences yet not deface the beauty on each page; wanting to absolutely devour the book in one sitting yet forcing yourself to put it down so that you can savor the exquisite content. (I speak this from experience). 11/10 would recommend to anyone who loves design, or who’s ever simply sat in a kitchen! Bravo Sophie!
Gerard Janine Rae –
Best book of it’s kind
Decorating for real life with an artistic distinctive edge. Extremely helpful for those of us who don’t have unlimited budgets and actually appreciate workmanship from other eras. I especially appreciate the international viewpoints as i have lived most of my life in Europe. A must have for any design library!
Heather –
Post Perfect/ Boring/White Kitchen
Sophie Donelson’s “Uncommon Kitchens” is a must read.! I am generally turned off by immaculate and unused / unlived in kitchens. Sophie is able to reveal our true nature by highlighting designers who understand what we actually do in kitchens! I see my lived experiences from past homes and favorite cottages. The featured examples also provide vision for how to integrate art and style into higher end renovations. Resale what? I want to LIVE in my house and love walking into my kitchen each and every day, and this book gives me good ideas of how to shift towards my genuine ideal.
Amazon Customer –
Good inspiration for kitchen reno
I appreciate that this book had plenty of beautiful photos, but also writing that isn’t just fluff. There are ideas in here that don’t necessarily require having a ton of money or doing a gut renovation. All in all, one of the better interior design/decor books I’ve found.
amazonlover –
An masterpiece that truly redefines kitchen design literature. With an expert blend of insightful advice and breathtaking visuals, Donelson takes readers on a journey through extraordinary culinary spaces that inspire and captivate. This book is a treasure trove of innovative ideas and ingenious solutions, leaving readers awestruck and eager to transform their own kitchens. A must-have for design enthusiasts and homeowners seeking to create their dream culinary haven.
C F M –
This is a much nicer hard cover book than I thought. Highly recommended
Tamara FOSTER –
This is a great book – a really good insight into how to create a beautiful non-standard “kitchen-y” kitchen!
Carol –
Great
J Thompson –
Equal parts informative and inspiring, Sophie’s keen insight and kitchen design ethos is beautifully espoused throughout this gorgeous looker of a book with delicious visuals and delightful prose. An essential read for those embarking on designing their own uncommon kitchen and design enthusiasts alike. Well laid out, easy to navigate and sure to be a trusted reference for all who pick it up.