Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. It needs ...

Kitchen design is always changing. In the 1970s and '80s, earthy colors and floral wallpaper were common. In the 1990s and early 2000s, designers moved toward warmer colors and granite countertops.

Sarah Lyon is a writer, sometimes stylist, and home decor enthusiast originally from the Washington, D.C. area. She can't resist vintage pieces or finding a good deal and shares all of her latest home ...

When Rebecca Vizard left her tiny hometown of St. Joseph, Louisiana, she was certain she’d never look back. She loved Tulane, the pulse of New Orleans, the promise of a bigger world. “I thought my ...

Every two years, judges for the prestigious Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest review the best works from thousands of the world’s most accomplished interior designers. Over its ...

My boyfriend and I spent just over $10,000 to update our 1950s kitchen. We made a few controversial design choices, like tearing down walls and choosing cheap countertops. Not everyone agreed with our ...

A century of American kitchen design, from the dawn of electricity to the kitchen island. By Rachel Wharton Rachel Wharton spoke to designers, architects, cabinet makers, organizers, historians, and ...