by Jennifer Gilmer, CKD
Though some kitchen design trends come and go, other elements become instant classics. Take stainless steel, for example. Once found only in commercial kitchens, stainless appliances and counters now work in almost any home kitchen. Discover the hot items to have, what’s on the way out, and what's here to stay.
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by Scott A. Stultz
Eyepopping stainless steel? A fridge concealed by cabinet doors? Your installation approach is yet another challenging factor in designing a kitchen that looks good and works well. Take a deep breath and break the choices down. Consider three different routes — integrated, built-in, and freestanding..
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by Julie Cole Miller, editorial contributor
Kitchen lighting—it’s one of the most important components of a working kitchen. Follow our starter’s guide, and we guarantee that your kitchen’s future will be bright.
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by Susan Hall, editorial contributor
From discounted floor models to the best months to buy, discover 10 tricks for scoring major savings on the hardest working parts of your kitchen.
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by Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
The range is the modern-day heart and soul of the kitchen. It's the place where we prepare nourishing food, it's a warm area around which people congregate, and it's often one of the most-utilized spaces in the kitchen. But whether you use your range daily, weekly, or even less frequently, when it is called on to perform, the range must rise to the occasion and do exactly what's
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by Elizabeth Ralls, editorial contributor
So long small squares and rectangles! Windows are now a point of style, a strategic way to transform the look and feel of a room. So go ahead, window-shop our ideas for clever ways to upgrade your kitchen's view of the outdoors.
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by Miele
Chef, Marc Murphy, knows all too well that having the right tools is the key not only to not a functional kitchen, but also to one that’s well used. As the chef and owner of Ditch Plains and Landmarc in New York City, Murphy’s schedule is busy to say the least. (In addition to running his restaurants, he’s also a judge on Food Network’s Chopped and is
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by Nancy Berry, editorial contributor
This seemingly little detail can add major style to your kitchen—so, go ahead, swap out standard stock for something that's bound to make your cooking space shine.
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by Miele
Today’s consumers are living full and active lives. Between work, school, and extra-curricular activities, gathering the entire family around the table to eat at one time is practically impossible. Warming drawers, for years a restaurant staple, may just be the perfect solution to help you manage a busy dinner routine.
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by Susan Serra
Beyond their shiny good looks, the right appliances can make your kitchen life better. Award-winning kitchen designer Susan Serra tells you everything you need to know about scoring the right ones for your space.
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by Miele
Whether you are hosting a festive holiday dinner for extended family or an elegant dinner party for your closest friends, entertaining over the holidays can seem like a daunting task. A few simple, sophisticated recipes and the right tools, though, are all that’s required to entertain with ease now and for years to come.
One of the best investments you can make to party-ready your cook
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by Miele
Heirloom china, sterling silver flatware, and crystal stemware bring sparkle and cheer to entertaining tables year-round. And although the holidays usher in some of the busiest times of the year, cleaning these treasured pieces after the guests have gone is an essential part of preserving their long-term upkeep. Below find simple tips on how to keep your china and crystal shining for years to
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by Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
Forget boring white basins or stainless steel with no style; many of today’s kitchen sink designs are surprisingly stunning. Indeed, it is entirely possible to choose a sink that either makes a strong statement, or that perfectly integrates into its surroundings, based on your preferences. Beyond the array of many aesthetic options out there, there is also a functional side to the sink.
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by Annette Gray, Editorial Contributor
Although faucets may seem to play a lesser supporting role to the sink, they have the ability to impact function and form in the heart of your home. When choosing your kitchen faucets and fixtures, you might keep in mind the four C’s: convenience, clutter elimination, conservation and, of course, coolness quotient.
Convenience can be experienced in a number of ways. There is convenience in
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by Miele
Long been considered a ‘must have’ for professional chefs, induction cooktops are quickly becoming a kitchen essential for any home cook. With its precision heating and ease of cleaning, induction combines the best of gas and electric to create a cooking method that’s fast, efficient and safe.
How Does Induction Work?
Unlike gas or electric, induction cooking works by
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by Miele
Steam ovens have been around since the 1970’s and while they are still a relatively new way of cooking for many people, they are one of the fastest growing trends in today’s kitchen due to their versatility and the healthier, full flavour results they produce.
Unlike traditional ovens which use hot air to cook food, a steam oven uses evaporation. This simple process utilizes
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by Michelle Foss, Williams-Sonoma Cutlery Buyer
Professional chefs will tell you that great knives are the most essential and versatile tools in any kitchen. How many to own depends on your culinary preferences – for the most efficient collection, choose the knives that best suit the way you cook and the foods you love to prepare.
Every cook needs a good chef's knife, paring knife and serrated bread knife – plus a honing steel
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by Michelle Foss, Williams-Sonoma Cutlery Buyer
Working with a sharp knife is a lot safer, easier and more efficient than trying to cut and slice with a dull one. The best way to guarantee razor-sharp cutlery? Proper use, care and storage – and your knives will provide you with a lifetime of great service.
Pro-Quality Prep
Professional chefs guarantee safe and efficient prep work by following the practice of mise en place, a French
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by Miele
According to the most recent study by the National Coffee Association, more than half of all Americans drink coffee every day – three to four cups each. That’s 400 million cups of coffee per day!
To meet the demands of this ever growing industry, appliance manufacturers have spent years perfecting their home coffee units. Today’s coffee lovers expect the machines they use
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