While kitchens are a hot spot to gather during parties today, most pre-1940s homeowners would have shuddered at welcoming guests into the cooking area. Kitchens were relegated to the back of the house ...

Modern kitchen with a green color palette and dark wood open shelving - Aleksandra Knezevic/Getty Images With the rise of country kitchen designs, open shelving is gaining popularity as an interesting ...

Try a broken-plan layout to create zones in an open-concept space while maintaining an airy feel. Create an invisible kitchen with concealed cabinetry for major appliances and fixtures that disappears ...

A woman organizing pantry items in clear jars in her kitchen - Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images Kitchens and pantries are places in the home that are consistently difficult to keep organized. From ...

Q: I live in a loft condo, and although I like the high ceilings and whole open-concept design, I can't get used to the kitchen being so open to the room. I can't imagine sticking a wall in, because I ...