When designing and conceptualizing kitchens, it is essential to consider various functional and technical requirements in addition to the design and selection of materials. This manual supports architects and planners, as well as builders, in planning custom kitchens. It includes many ideas for design and layout, as well as concrete planning aids for building services, lighting, and illumination. The book offers kitchen solutions and alternatives for a wide range of room sizes and layouts. It provides the necessary foundations and requirements such as minimum space requirements, furniture options, and lighting, and showcases exemplary solutions. In addition to new construction, the work also addresses the topic of renovating existing spaces. Here, the redesign and reimagining of existing kitchens play a particularly significant role.