Books That Work Introduces 3D Kitchen To Design and Visualize Your Kitchen Like Never Before; Company Raises the Standard in 3D Graphics Technology for the Consumer Market

Business Wire, Oct 17, 1995

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 17, 1995--Books That Work today released 3D Kitchen, the most advanced 3D design and visualization consumer software package available. 3D Kitchen lets you experiment with colors, patterns, textures, lighting and shading in a dream kitchen that you design. With its ability to provide near photo realistic rendering of 3D scenes, 3D Kitchen lets you `walk around' your design and see how it looks from any angle. Before 3D Kitchen, such visualization capabilities were available only limited to professional designers who use commercial computer workstations.

3D Kitchen will inspire the creative imagination of both novices and experienced professionals. Developed in collaboration with designers certified by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, 3D Kitchen provides you with the design resources and know-how to make the right decisions before you start a design or remodeling project. With 3D Kitchen you can choose from more than 500 design items such as cabinets, appliances, countertops, doors, windows and decorating details to create your personal design.

3D Kitchen is available on CD-ROM for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 at retail computer and software stores nationwide for around $50.00.

Design and Visualize in 3D Then WalkAbout

3D Kitchen represents the next step in consumer software that takes advantage of the new graphics and multimedia capabilities of today's home computers. With 3D Kitchen you create and enjoy your own 3D world in a completely new way by using WalkAbout technology from Books That Work. WalkAbout is an intuitive way to step from one point to another in three dimensional space. Use WalkAbout to take a virtual tour through your layout to decide if your design really works.

Can I Design my Dream Kitchen Without a Dream Budget?

Once you have selected all the items in your kitchen you can instantly track your budget using the 3D Kitchen's Budget Thermometer. 3D Kitchen also generates a Shopping List - complete with built-in pricing - for your design.

Multimedia Design Guide Offers Professional Guidance

3D Kitchen features a multimedia Design Guide. This electronic book helps you make the most important decisions for your kitchen, including key design concepts like the "kitchen triangle," determining the right countertop height, and lighting placement. The Design Guide also provides expert advice on materials selection, styles and colors, and working with contractors. It is filled with useful short videos and animations. For example, one animated sequence transforms an ordinary kitchen into a French country chef's delight with just a few touches.

System Requirements

3D Kitchen requires a 486 or higher IBM PC or compatible, Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, 4 MB RAM minimum (8 MB recommended), 5 MB free hard disk space, VGA graphics (256 colors or higher), and CD-ROM drive (double speed or higher recommended).

Books That Work, based in Palo Alto, CA, is an award-winning developer and publisher of design and visualization software for home consumers. The company's titles focus on projects and activities such as gardening, home improvement and other home productivity activities. To order products phone (800) 242-4546 or (415) 326-4280. For more information, contact Books That Work, 2300 Geng Road, Bldg. 3, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Main No.(415) 326-4280 or visit the Books That Work World Wide Web site at http://www.btw.com/

CONTACT: Books That Work, Palo Alto

Laura Grams, 415/843-4441

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