Everyone spends a lot of time in both of these rooms. So making them more functional, more beautiful, and more livable is something your entire family, and all your guests, will appreciate.

And if you're thinking about selling your home - now or in the future - kitchen and bath makeovers are widely acknowledged to be the best way to maximize your return on investment.

Whether you're building a new home or planning to remodel, our 2008 Kitchen & Bath Planning Guide will be a valuable resource - from inspirational design ideas to detailed advice on how to bring your vision to life.

Brought to you by the editors of Fine Homebuilding magazine, this newsstand-only issue is a unique collection of creative strategies and techniques for designing and building state-of-the-art kitchens and bathrooms.

Here are a few examples of what you'll find.

• 10 Ingredients to a Great Kitchen - From choosing the perfect location to the best materials, discover all the details that make an exceptional kitchen
• Illuminating Possibilities - An inside look at a wide range of fixtures you can use to create a soft glow or clear task lighting in your kitchen
• Cabinets Designed with You in Mind - Learn about new product lines tailored to your lifestyle, generation, and individual taste
• Showers in the Forecast - From spa-style showers to a wide array of showerheads, check out all the new products that look and feel great
• 21st Century Toilets - Find out about new products and special features available on the next generation of toilets
• From Frustrating to Fun - See how a family-oriented kitchen has been remodeled for empty nesters, with lots of customized improvements that make it a joy to use

If you want to create a kitchen or bathroom that captures the latest design ideas and new product innovations, here's a resource that delivers all the expert guidance you need to make your dream a reality.

This special issue is not part of any regular magazine subscription: it is a topic-specific collection of articles from Fine Homebuilding.