The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many years ago, I went to a friend’s home for the first time ...

Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When designing a kitchen, it can feel like there are over 100 different ...

When remodeling a kitchen, selecting countertops, cabinets, hardware, and other high-impact items is often prioritized, while kitchen lighting is left for the end or tacked on as an afterthought. Any ...

Over time, the kitchen has ceased to be considered only as a workspace and became a meeting and leisure area. For many, it is the heart of the home. Therefore, it is necessary to design an ambiance ...

Is your kitchen still living in the dark ages? Today’s lighting does way more than just brighten a room; it helps create a warm, inviting space where you’ll want to spend time. Getting the lighting ...

When it comes to planning your kitchen lighting, most of us tend to leave it to the professionals. But it pays to learn the basics, since it allows you to better communicate your requirements to your ...

The right lighting can make or break your kitchen. For both functionality and decor, you must incorporate several types of lighting, including task lighting, accent lighting, ambient lighting and ...

Kitchen lighting, particularly in large kitchen-breakfast rooms, needs to be the most flexible scheme in a house. It makes sense to approach a large kitchen as three different spaces: the kitchen, the ...

It’s hard enough coming up with a design that will work in the space you have allocated for your kitchen, let alone choosing the best tiles, taps and benchtop materials for the job. If you don’t get ...

As the heart of the home, kitchens have different lighting needs than other rooms. There's the practical matter of creating enough task lighting for people to prepare meals, but also the need to craft ...

Our kitchens have become multiuse workhorses, making permanent the many functions demanded during the pandemic, whether that was dining, gathering, or working. But what about kitchen trends in 2025?