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These open kitchen ideas prove an important fact: even a small design change can work a lot of magic on a house. In fast-paced lives, cooking and eating together as a household has become a rarity for ...

"The extent and condition of our property, and our choice of style in dwelling, create a powerful emblem of our identity and status." — Deborah Tall (1951-2006), American writer and poet, "Dwelling," ...

It’s no fun being stuck in the kitchen all alone when everybody else is hunkered down in the family room watching the big game. So if you’re the cook and snack-maker in your family, how about knocking ...

Open shelves can store plates and glasses, but you can also take advantage of the empty ledges by displaying interesting objects or colorful art pieces. Try mixing cookbooks, cutting boards, cookware, ...