This book is a little off-topic, but hey! Ann is the author!
A Kitchen You Love is an examination of what makes a kitchen really work in your home – the difference between a kitchen that looks great, and one that looks great AND is a joy to work and entertain in. You know, it’s not much fun to use a dysfunctional kitchen. It can be very frustrating and aggravating. This book gives you all the tips and knowledge you need to make sure your kitchen design is functional!
From the book description:
Create a kitchen that works as hard as you do, one that flows and fits YOUR life style. Functionality is often overlooked when surrounded by the glamour and sparkle of new cabinets, fixtures and appliances. But after the new wears off, the function – or dysfunction – remains. Get it right from the start by following the guidance in this book. Create a kitchen you will enjoy for years to come. Do you wonder what goes into a well thought out kitchen? Maybe you really want to do it yourself but are not sure where to start. Ann McKinley is a kitchen and bath designer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as Food Science and Technology. She has many years of experience working with houses from the inside out. Through rental properties, rehabbing fixer-uppers and her general love of all things housing, Ann has accumulated a wealth of knowledge that she is sharing with you in this book. Ann is one of the rare Kitchen and Bath designers who has construction skills and knowledge, as well as mechanical competency. She understands what is going on behind the walls, floors and ceiling, from structure to plumbing and electrical, as well as ergonomics. The kitchen is much more than pretty cabinets! This book is focused on providing an understanding of what will make your kitchen highly functional, and functionality is what makes it a joy to work in. It makes a kitchen you will enjoy for years to come.