Before you start shopping for cabinets, before you buy one can of paint, be sure to page through Ideas for Great Kitchens from Sunset Books. The third edition of this perennial best seller is filled with hundreds of photos of today's most innovative and practical kitchens. It also lays out the fundamental process of remodeling a kitchen, from basic layout to finishing touches. A "Shopper's Guide" section helps with decisions on appliances and materials, and special features highlight today's latest trends.

Features include:

• Photo displays of kitchens of every kind, from high-end to budget, elegant to casual, spacious to compact
• Storage, lighting, and hardware solutions from the professionals
• Shopper's Guides for purchasing cabinets, appliances, countertops, and flooring
• Expert advice on choosing and working with outside contractors