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Sleek contemporary kitchens, country kitchens old and new, kitchens tailor made to your every need: it's the center of your home, so make sure the kitchen's warm, welcoming, and practical too. It's simple, with these affordable, achievable decorating styles--plus actual floorplans. From small city kitchens to expansive spaces, every one illustrates the elements of good design, and will help you make basic decisions about layout, storage, appliances, and lighting, as well as decorative surfaces and finishes.