Includes index.

Introduction -- Kitchens. Lacquer -- Stainless steel -- Wood -- Miscellaneous -- Bathrooms. Ceramic -- Concrete -- Glass -- Marble -- Paint and wallpaper -- Stone -- Wood -- Miscellaneous -- Directory.

Provides great advice and examples that will help to achieve a kitchen or bathroom worthy of design magazines but eminently functional. How to optimize space, the best position for furniture, what equipment to choose according to family size and lifestyle, the most suitable coverings and lighting that adapts to a room's layout and the user's needs - these are just some of the basic aspects addressed and illustrated with photographs of contemporary homes. The book is organized into two sections - Kitchens and Bathrooms - each with dozens of photographs showing the stunning design possibilities. The focus is on contemporary and highly functional furniture and fixtures shown in real-life settings. Detailed captions describe the fittings and the factors driving the choices. Homeowners and designers alike will find 200 Tips for Kitchens and Bathrooms a rich source of inspiration as much as a practical resource.