Martin Edic: Kitchens That Work: The Practical Guide to Creating a Great Kitchen
"The Practical Guide" is the key here; this is the tool to use to get your design and planning right.
Suzanne Ardley: The Kitchen Planner: Hundreds of Great Ideas for Your New Kitchen
Lot's of high quality detail photos in an interesting format.
Ellen Whitaker: Great Kitchens: At Home With America's Top Chefs
A look at how professional chefs outfit their own kitchens.
Christopher Alexander: A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction (Center for Environmental Structure Series)
A classic treatise on design and planning from 1977. At nearly 1200 pages it's not for everyone, but the ideas are far-reaching.
Jayme Barrett: Feng Shui Your Life
One of the best books on a fascinating subject.
Nancilee Wydra: Feng Shui Principles for Building and Remodeling : Creating a Space That Meets Your Needs and Promotes Well-Being
More Feng Shui.