Better Homes & Gardens - Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Renovation Guide

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Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen & Bath Renovation Guide

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Welcome

Whether youre dreaming of adding a marble-topped island to your cramped kitchen or transforming your dated bath into a soothing, spa-like retreat, weve filled this book with tips and advice to help you jump-start your renovation projectand keep it on track. Take a look at inspiring before-and-after makeovers, and start planning your new room! Youll find helpful hints about hiring design professionals and crafting a floor plan that works for you, as well as decorating and storage tips that can help give your space fresh style and function. And dont forget to take a look at our shopping guide for advice about all the products youll need to create your dream space.

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before & after

These inspiring kitchen and bath transformations showcase how eye-catching design elements and efficient layouts can bring fresh and functional style to any room.

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quick & easy makeover

This kitchen gained a fresh perspective with painted cabinets, new appliances and fixtures, and pretty shelving.

The layout in this galley kitchen worked wellthe space just needed some freshening up to make it feel open and inviting. To save money, designer Donna Talley retained some of the existing cabinetryupdating the look with a coat of sage green paintand replaced some of the upper cabinets with decorative shelving to lighten the look in the small prep zone. New stainless-steel appliances offer modern convenience, and new light fixtures and window treatments add sophisticated style. To unite the cooking zone with the adjacent step-down dining area, the team extended the kitchen countertop to create a convenient dining peninsula that makes smart use of existing space.