by Steele Thomas Marcoux, editorial contributor
In honor of Mother's Day, we asked this lovely mother-daughter design team to share their 5 essentials for creating a kitchen with family cooking in mind. Don’t miss what they said!
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by Amara Holstein, editorial contributor
Nature lovers, take note! There’s no need to confine sunshine and greenery to your garden. Whether you live in warm climates or cold weather zones, here are 6 ways to invite the outdoors into your kitchen.
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by Tiffany Carboni, editorial contributor
Read how these two former founders of Ralph Lauren Interiors turned their retail experience into a flourishing interior design business.
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by Benjamin Moore
For decades, whites and off-whites have been the go-to colors for kitchens. And for good reason—they are easy, adaptable hues that give off an air of crisp efficiency. Just as our taste in food has become more eclectic, our taste in color and decoration has become more adventurous as well. The old rules have relaxed; whites are still as reliable as ever, but now almost
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by Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
A hands-free home faucet? A lift-up backsplash system? Outlets with USB ports? Don't miss this sampling of the top discoveries in appliances, adornments, and innovations from the 2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.
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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 Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
A kitchen is so much more than a cooking space. It’s the family gathering spot on busy weeknights, a space for entertaining friends on weekends and the center of family holiday celebrations. A connecting space such as a family room or den allows everyone to interact without getting underfoot in the kitchen—that’s where the open floor plan comes in.
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by Jennifer Gilmer, CKD
Trends in cabinet style have evolved greatly in recent years—and thank goodness! The exuberantly carved, embellished look of the nineties is gone, and a more tailored and restrained effect has moved in. The most popular style at the moment is warm contemporary, a term that implies little carved detail, no patterns, flat doors, and a balanced composition of colors and shapes. Lately a new
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by Annette Gray, Editorial Contributor
From lighting fixtures to backsplash and even hardwood floors, learn what updates will make the biggest visual impact on your space--and for less time and money
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by Bonesteel Trout Hall
Despite the weather or time of year, a kitchen can be made permanently bright when inspired by a breathtaking view. The designers behind LA-based Bonesteel Trout Hall share how to bring the best of the outdoors in.
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by Sub-Zero and Wolf
Outdoor kitchens, with their seamless ability to blur the line between indoors and out, are gaining big-time popularity in temperate climates across the country. Learn the 6 steps you should take before opening up your cooking to the great outdoors.
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by Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
Cultivate contributor Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS recently hit the ground floor of the 2012 Architectural Digest Show to give us an inside scoop on the latest and greatest kitchen products and trends. See which 15 she thinks stole the show.
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by Virginia Sole-Smith, editorial contributor
Which is better? The dynamic DIY duo behind the popular YoungHouseLove.com blog shares their stance—plus, learn how you can decide for yourself.
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by Mick De Giulio, kitchen designer
Designer Mick De Giulio is the Picasso of kitchen design. Here, he shares with us why kitchens, his own and others, have a special place in his heart. And why they should have a special place in yours too.
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by Jennifer Gilmer, CKD
Bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to designing a kitchen. Steal these six designer tips that will make even the most modestly sized kitchen perform great.
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by Scott A. Stultz
Kitchen islands are all-purpose workhorses. They're places for prepping food, hubs for socializing, homework stations, and spots to eat quick meals. But they can also act as important design elements in the kitchen arena, serving as a room divider, a raised bar, or even a case to display books and collections. Don't think all islands look the same either. Read below for some fresh ideas
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by Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
Are you sleek, chic, country, casual, formal—or a mixture of all? Learn your style options here, plus how to decide which aesthetic is best for your space.
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by Jennifer Gilmer
The constant refrain in kitchen design these days is “simplicity.” The desire for clean lines and understated elegance (and an aversion to anything flashy) is gaining much popularity. Find out here where kitchen design is heading—and how you should upgrade your kitchen to make it a stylishly simple space to cook.
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by Nancy Berry, editorial contributor
Honestly, who doesn't crave a cozy spot to sip coffee and read the morning news? Discover cool design ideas, plus what you should take into account before incorporating a nook into your kitchen.
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by Ili Nilsson, Interior Designer & Architect
Want to be inspired? This essay by interior designer & architect Ili Nilsson is your ticket! Discover why she thinks downsizing is cool and supersizing is not, and how you should think about the kitchen of your dreams.
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by Virginia Sole-Smith, editorial contributor
Reclaimed can look remarkable (and save you major bucks) when designing a cook space. Celebrate Earth Day by soaking in these creative ideas—and then start dreaming of your kitchen of the future.
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by Cambria
Whether you are renovating, building from scratch, or just freshening up the kitchen you already have, follow these 5 kitchen trends that are guaranteed to look great and last for years to come.
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by Tiffany Carboni, editorial contributor
Pull up a barstool—we've got interior designer Eddie Lee on the line! We've picked his brain about everything from go-to kitchen tricks to his secrets for designing on a budget. Don't miss it!
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by Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
Your kitchen just may be your best ally in maintaining a healthy lifestyle—but it's not just about what foods you stock your cabinets with. Discover here 5 appliances guaranteed to guide you to a healthier mindset!
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by Elizabeth Ralls, editorial contributor
They're one in the same, right? Wrong! There are more factors to consider than you think. Find out here how to tell which seating is right for you and your lifestyle.
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by Nancy Berry, editorial contributor
Your choices for materials, appliances, and design details are vast when it comes to kitchen design today. Get the low-down—including the histories and top highlights—on the five most popular styles today.
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by Sunset Magazine
The go-to magazine for Western living shares with us 12 of their most stylish cook spaces. (Warning: After viewing, you might feel compelled to move West!)
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by Sub-Zero and Wolf
Sustainability goes hand in hand with health and safety, and these principles truly converge in the kitchen. The number of new green products for kitchens seems to multiply daily, but the good news is that you don’t have to sacrifice your dream kitchen to make it earth-friendly. From sustainable wood species and recycled-paper countertops to LED chandeliers and energy-conscious
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by Sub-Zero and Wolf
The kitchen today is both playground and communal living space. It is here that you explore new cooking techniques, enjoy a board game with the family, and revel in the company of neighbors, friends, and even business associates. Creative kitchen details that speak to you impart character to a kitchen, instilling it with your personality. Trusted products can help you to achieve your ultimate
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by Susan Serra, CKD, CAPS
Cozy and useful, eat-in kitchens are a great way to add function and form to your space. Compared with dining rooms, which serve the single purpose of gathering people around a table to eat, a table in your kitchen can perform a variety of roles. Find out here how to create a design that fits for any style and size of kitchen.
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by Monelle Totah
The secret to finding your perfect kitchen colors is simple: choose ones that make you happy. Learn here some smart tricks to help you get the most out of your favorite hues.
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by Nancy Berry, editorial contributor
Looking to remodel your kitchen but don’t exactly have the bank account to purchase a new soapstone sink or maple cabinetry? Consider designing the space with salvage. The savings can be staggering—up to 60 percent reduction in materials costs, not to mention the honorable ecological benefits. After all, when you use salvaged materials, nothing new is fabricated, so there’s no
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by Nancy Berry, editorial contributor
Old is in! Learn here the proportions, materials, and design details that are key to getting a cozy period look in your cooking space.
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by Phoebe Howard
Renovating older houses presents a lot challenges—but don’t stress! There are smart ways to refresh a historic kitchen without sacrificing its charm. Steal these ideas and turn your kitchen into a modern day marvel.
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by Denise Grothouse
Wood countertops are a classic design element. Mixed and matched with other modern surfaces, using wood in your overall look prevents your kitchen from being stuck in a specific design era. Equally attractive and suited to contemporary, traditional, or transitional kitchens, wood surfaces also add warmth and function to a room. With a wide variety of colors, patterns, and finishes available,
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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 Jennifer Gilmer, CKD
Countertops choices have extended a long way beyond the basic Formica and laminates of several decades ago. Now, homeowners can select from a dizzying array of diverse surface materials, from wood to natural stone to stainless steel. The best countertop for your kitchen depends on the look, feel, and finish that will fit into your overall aesthetic.
The current trend for countertops is to use 2-2
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by Jennifer Gilmer, CKD
The humble backsplash isn’t just for practical purposes anymore. Besides catching water and dirt from touching the walls behind sinks and stoves, backsplashes can also make a strong design statement. But what was once fashionable is no longer much used, and backsplash trends have changed over the past few years.
There are many backsplash treatments available, but tile still remains the
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by Benjamin Moore
Nowadays, our kitchens are more than just functional spaces: From preparing everyday family meals to hosting informal get-togethers with friends to serving as homework central for our kids, we want them to be relaxed, easygoing places where everyone enjoys spending time. Making that happen decoratively, can be as simple and inexpensive as adding a new coat of paint. Unlike installing new
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by Benjamin Moore
There’s probably nothing in the world of interior design that affects our mood quite like color does. It’s a powerful tool, and amazingly sometimes all it takes is a single coat of paint to transform a whole room. It’s the quickest and least expensive way to make over a space and transform the way it looks and feels.
But, as even seasoned professionals will quickly tell you,
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