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A kitchen island is a great addition to many modern kitchens. In addition to providing much needed counter space, it can also serve as a cooktop and a tidy storage space.

The kitchen is the most used room in the house. At parties, guests seem almost magnetically drawn to the kitchen. That’s where the food and drinks are, so this makes sense. But before they arrive, when you’re cooking, is your work triangle like the Bermuda Triangle? The work triangle refers to the triangle created between…

Are you tired of hearing about the same old kitchen materials all the time: laminate, marble, hardwood, concrete, and tile? Yet look at restaurant kitchens: none of them use any of these materials. Why? Because since they’re more interested in the utilitarian side of cooking, they want their décor to match this more industrial aesthetic:…

The U.S. is rarely noted for being behind the times when it comes to the use of cutting edge technology. When it comes to induction cooking, however, that is certainly the case. Though induction cooking has already taken over the lion’s share of the international cooktop market, it is just catching on here in the…

Outdoor kitchens are not the new thing; they are the thing. Outdoor kitchens have been around for a while in the warmer states, where they can be used year round. But like every great idea, it caught, and even caught on in areas where these additions can’t be enjoyed during all times of the year….

This question comes up more often than most homeowners might imagine. The simple answer is, yes, of course. The real question becomes do you need to have different sized cabinets and, if you do, will they look awkward? If you’re asking yourself this question, it’s probably because your gut is already telling you it won’t…

The problem with any remodel is that within a few years it may have already gone out of style. This is especially true in kitchens, where the newest fashion trends seem to come and go on a whim. One minute wood paneling is the hottest stuff on the market and then a few years later…

Up until recently the undercounter freezer market catered almost exclusively to industrial kitchens in restaurants, hotels, and bars. Not so anymore. The convenience and accessibility of these time saving appliances is now the domain of residential kitchens as well. Who Needs an Undercounter Freezer? Presently these units are most often installed as a luxury item…

Breakfast nooks are making a resurgence in the home building and remodeling industries. Homeowners are rediscovering the value of having a cozy, well lit place to enjoy meals in the comfort of their own kitchen. And with a large variety of design possibilities available to choose from, everything from an actual secluded “nook” built off…

We always hear that large kitchens increase the value of a home. It’s true. They add extra space for cooking, entertaining, and eating, which makes them convenient, uncluttered, and welcoming. But what are you supposed to do if you don’t have a giant kitchen? What if you’re stuck with an undersized space that has no…