Design decisions are focused on how the space functions over time, not just how it looks on completion day. ”— Elwin ...

Islands are an essential part of any larger kitchen layout, increasing counter space, storage space, and eating space as well as offering a visual focal point for the kitchen area. Serving a variety ...

The kitchen is the heart of any home. It’s the central gathering place that brings loved ones together, serving an important functional purpose (preparing meals) while becoming a beautiful element of ...

As the saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the home, which means it’s important to have a space that feels both beautiful and functional — and that starts with layout planning. Whether you’re ...

Before starting the design process, the most important thing is to understand how the kitchen is going to be used. This is a basic approach that any architect must take. A kitchen can’t be just a ...

It seems that the more modern life progresses, the harder our kitchens are expected to work. That's all well and good when you have a capacious new build, but if your home is more limited on square ...

Should you have a sink on a kitchen island? It's just one of the many questions you’ll encounter when designing your dream kitchen. It's something you see all the time, so you'd be forgiven for ...

It’s the hub of the home and with so much heavy traffic – from breakfasting to brunch, to dinnertime and everything in between – it’s one of the most commonly renovated rooms. And with celebrity chefs ...

Where sunlight pours in, walls seem optional, and cooking feels a little closer to the outdoors — this design blurs the line between inside and out.

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...