Kitchen and Bath Design Principles: - Hardcover, by Wolford Nancy; Cheever - New
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- Book Title
- Kitchen and Bath Design Principles: Elements, Form, Styles (NKBA
- ISBN
- 9781118715680
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1118715683
ISBN-13
9781118715680
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201728738
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Kitchen and Bath Design Principles : Elements, Form, Styles
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Design & Construction, Interior Design / General, Decorating
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Architecture, House & Home
Series
Nkba Professional Resource Library
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
33.7 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2014-034571
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
PREFACE xiii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xv CHAPTER 1 A BRIEF HISTORY OF KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN 1 A Brief History of the Kitchen 1 A Brief History of the Bathroom 5 Summary 12 Review Questions 12 CHAPTER 2 THE BASICS OF DESIGN: CREATING CUSTOMIZED DESIGN 13 Skill Is the Executor of a Program 13 Personalizing the Design 18 Summary 25 Review Questions 26 CHAPTER 3 THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN 27 Line- 29 Shape 41 Identifying Pattern Preferences 52 Space 63 Form 64 Texture 66 Color 68 Light 92 Summary 93 Review Questions 93 CHAPTER 4 THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN 95 Balance 96 Rhythm 103 Scale and Proportion 107 Emphasis: The Focal Point 113 Harmony/Unity 121 Summary 121 Review Questions 121 CHAPTER 5 HISTORIC STYLE INFLUENCES TO THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY 123 Establishing a Historic Theme for a Kitchen or Bathroom Project 123 Ancient/Classical Period 125 Middle Ages/Gothic Period 129 Renaissance 131 Baroque Period 135 Rococo and French Provincial/Country Periods 137 Georgian Period 140 American Country (or Rustic) Styles 144 Neoclassic Styles 150 Victorian Period and the Rise of Industrialization 157 Summary 159 Review Questions 161 CHAPTER 6 HISTORIC STYLE INFLUENCES: LATE NINETHEENTH CENTURY AND BEYOND 163 Arts and Crafts 164 Art Nouveau 164 Art Deco 168 Bauhaus (International Modern) 172 Scandinavian Modern 173 Midcentury Modern 176 Italian and European Modern Postwar Influences, Urban Contemporary 181 Postmodern 184 Twenty-First Century and Beyond 187 Summary 188 Review Questions 188 CHAPTER 7 OTHER DESIGN INFLUENCES AND ECLECTIC DESIGN 189 Far East 189 Eclectic Design 196 Summary 204 Review Questions 204 APPENDIX A: THEME/HISTORIC STYLES COMPATIBILITY 205 APPENDIX B: HSITORICAL TERMINOLOGY AND THEMES 207 RESOURCES 211 INDEX 213
Synopsis
The consummate guide to kitchen and bath design, expanded and updated Kitchen and Bath Design Principles is the industry standard guide to aesthetics and the elements of style for these two important rooms. Newly expanded to include guidance on scale, proportion, unity, and variety, this full-color reference is illustrated throughout with a revised, clear graphic design. Global and cultural influences are detailed in the context of stylistic themes, and readers will learn how to effectively translate each design era into a workable theme. The kitchen and bath are the homes most functional rooms, so designers must be able to meet both code and aesthetic requirements while managing their business ethically and profitably. This second edition will help readers to: Bring the elements and principles of design to life. Apply design tools more efficiently in daily business practices. Create authentic stylistic themes with detailed cultural background. Incorporate the aesthetics of an era into a timeless design. The National Kitchen and Bath Association established the standard guidelines and specifications, and this useful reference provides answers and advice straight from the source., The industry standard, full-color guide to practical kitchen and bath design Kitchen and Bath Design Principles is The National Kitchen and Bath Association's complete guide to uniting function and style in these important rooms. This full-color guide is heavily illustrated, with a revised layout and graphic design that presents information more clearly for visual learners. The updated second edition has been expanded to adhere more closely to the standards of interior design, including new information on unity, proportion, scale, and variety, plus a new glossary to clarify unfamiliar terms. Stylistic themes remain a major component, with emphasis on the architecture, furniture, styles, and fashions of each era, and all technical and aesthetic information is presented in clear, concise language. The companion website features a teacher's guide and image bank that facilitate use in the classroom, providing additional examples of design principles in action. The National Kitchen and Bath Association established the standard guidelines for safe and effective kitchen and bath design, and this book is the complete guide to incorporating code and aesthetics from the very beginning. Function is just as important as style in these rooms, so Kitchen and Bath Design Principles teaches readers to: Apply the elements and principles of design to real-life situations Discover how best to apply the tools of design in daily business practice Explore the global and cultural influences reflected in popular stylistic themes Translate the aesthetics of an era into a workable theme for a kitchen or bath To best serve clients, designers must learn to meet all codes, regulations, and expectations with a balance of substance and style. Kitchen and Bath Design Principles is the industry standard reference, from the industry-leading provider of kitchen and bath design education., The industry standard, full-color guide to practical kitchen and bath design Kitchen and Bath Design Principles is The National Kitchen and Bath Associations complete guide to uniting function and style in these important rooms.
LC Classification Number
NK2117.K5W65 2014
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