You’ve invested a lot in your kitchen. Here’s how to keep it beautiful and squeaky-clean. Your newly remodeled kitchen is beautiful. Congratulations! But what's the best way to keep this busy activity center -- the heart of your home -- pristine,
There are three categories of kitchen cabinets you’ll hear about when you speak with salespeople, contractors, or when Googling for information about kitchen cabinets. The categories are: “stock,” “semi-custom” and “custom.” And, while no single category of cabinet will necessarily
Kitchen design has evolved rapidly in the past 100 years, and its evolution will continue to accelerate as the 21st Century unfolds, bringing new materials, technologies, sensibilities, and data to bear on kitchen design. Here are 10 unique kitchens providing insights
Today, kitchens are much more than humble spaces in which to store, prepare and cook food. They’re home activity centers, focal points for family and social gatherings, and now – with mobile devices allowing people to work, entertain themselves and
Kitchen appliances, gadgets and accessories have come a long way since the glory days of the egg beater and rolling pin. Today, there are hundreds of labor-saving and value-enhancing kitchen items on the market; most can be easily bought online. Here’s
Kitchen cabinets: without them, even the most beautifully designed kitchen would quickly devolve into a cluttered, disorganized mess. Though today, kitchen cabinets have vastly expanded their role beyond that of the simple storage container. In the 21st century kitchen, the
You’ve made the decision to remodel your kitchen, chosen an excellent contractor, and have spec’d out all the essential details of what’s going in: cabinets, appliances, new plumbing, new electrical, and flooring. Before the workers arrive, however, it’s important that
Your kitchen is your home’s central gathering place and activity center, but as time marches on, kitchens – like any well-used room subject to wear and tear – can begin to look a bit rough. At the same time, the
Modern design’s two guiding principles are “form follows function” and “less is more.” Modernism – as a design aesthetic – began in Europe in the 1920s and its influence is still felt today in kitchen design. Modern kitchens have a
Going green is not just what we do to help save the planet. There really are quite substantial monetary savings to be had if you know how to act and what to look out for. There are many settings that