Objective guidance on kitchen and bath fitting choice to suit any client and any space Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials describes the typical materials; equipment; and surfaces used in all facets of residential kitchen and bath design. Part of the National Kitchen and Bath Associations Professional Resource Library; this comprehensive reference is fully updated and expanded to include new technologies; materials; and finishes; with considerations of sustainability throughout. Full color illustrations and a revised design help visual learners better absorb the information; and the companion website provides an image bank and instructors guide for classroom use. Each chapter includes a summary and review questions; allowing readers to test their grasp of the material at every step. Kitchen and bath design is the most popular and lucrative area within residential interior design. As such; the enormous amount of options available for surfaces; fixtures; and materials is far too vast to be navigated by taste and aesthetics alone. Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials provides the background designers need to choose whats best for the client and the space; based on a number of objective factors and technical details. This complete handbook allows readers to: Explore material options for storage systems; fixtures; fittings; and surfaces Become familiar with sizing systems; efficiency ratings; and certifications Consider factors like manufacturing processes; engineering; and configuration Learn the terms and nomenclature used to describe materials; fixtures; and appliances Design is about more than just aesthetics ndash; whether the project is a remodel or new construction; there are codes; standards; and functional requirements that must be met. Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials is a practical reference; providing the information designers need to make informed decisions.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful. One artists journeyBy Sheilah. BockettThis book is largely an account of Lisa Cyrs journey into the meaning of personal art making and creativity. Cyr describes the development of her own creative philosophy - a large part of the text - sharing some of her artistic discoveries on the way. (At times; the text reads almost like a soliloquy.)Yes; there are ample examples of her creative use of mixed media; some of which are new and exciting. Cyr also makes innovative use of tools and mediums; the rich illustrations focusing on her melding of near classical realism with impressionistic backgrounds and the use of symbolism through found objects. About one third of the book is given to innovative techniques using explanatory photographs that are accompanied by brief sub-texts. However; if you are wanting a detailed map telling you how to approach your own experimentation(as you find; for example; with Dean Nimmers Art From Intuition) you will not find this approach here.I give the book 4 stars only because the print font is so small (.8 Ariel at a guess.) Apart from this; I like the book very much; and already find it having a significant influence on my thinking about my own art making. However; it is not possible to do justice to the abstract ideas and concepts in the text in one reading. Cyr goes deep; in a way that other books on paint effects do not. The painting techniques; while innovative; are presented more as artistic metaphor than as a visual end in themselves; as Cyr explains.The author assumes that the reader already knows basic painting techniques at least. It will also help to have already experimented with different media yourself and to have some idea of your own artistic voice. Cyr herself has a unique signature and style; which is certainly not meant to be replicated. She clearly expects us to think - and imagine - for ourselves.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Dyann JoyceI loved the new techniques; thanks for referring it Dan Dos Santos1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Whats not to like?By GracieI own many art books. Over the years Ive thinned my collection and added more. I think this is just a beautiful book. Beautiful to look at; I love its tactile experience and find most all of the ideas inspirational and instructive. If youre not an experienced longtime artist; some of the techniques might be difficult to understand; but in this day and age; theres always Google. I also bought her other book; Art Revolution at the same time and while I find it compelling; I return to Experimental Painting again and again. Love her work and love this book.
