Kitchens 485 Ideabooks

When I was little, I had a great aunt who lived in a snazzy '50s ranch house. Her kitchen had all the hallmarks of the era's architecture, including a cozy corner banquette. Her banquette had yellow cushions and a square table. I would sit there and watch... more »
For those of us not blessed with an open floor plan, maneuvering around closed doors is an annoying daily occurrence. Sure, it might not seem like much, but when you're carrying several loads of laundry or bags of groceries, it can get frustrating fast.... more »
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, shouldn't everyone be able to use it? With extra thought, the kitchen can accommodate all — from little ones baking their first batch of cookies to baby boomers beginning to deal with joint issues, to those already... more »
When designing the work areas in your kitchen, having a cooktop that is separate from your oven or ovens allows for greater flexibility. Choosing the right cooktop takes some research, though. Gas and electric have long been the two standard offerings,... more »
Traditional homes typically have a formal dining room, but today’s more open layouts often combine an eating area with the kitchen. Some smaller homes don't have the space for a large dining table at all. But if you have room for a kitchen island, you... more »
Plastic laminate, once the standard surface for postwar home kitchen countertops, still has a big market share due to affordable and maintenance-free options in loads of colors and patterns. Check out the basics and special considerations here to... more »
Not too clean but not too precious, this 150-square-foot kitchen for a couple in Austin, Texas, feels just right. Daniela Johnston of UB Kitchens reorganized the layout, incorporating plenty... more »
Every kitchen deserves to be customized to its chef's style, and one of the greatest custom options is the pasta drawer. With a glass front and movable interior partition, a pasta drawer houses a small compartment for displaying dry items like tricolor... more »
In the classic range setup, the cooktop and oven are combined as one appliance, most often a 30-inch appliance with four burners above an oven. The idea of being able to have a separate wall oven (or two!) is pretty exciting for many home cooks thinking... more »
“Worn," "distressed," "rough hewn" — these are not the first words that come to mind when we think of kitchens today. While crisp white... more »
The owners of this tiny 1920s kitchen in one of Moscow's oldest districts wanted to preserve its traditional look, but they needed the 55-square-foot space to be practical, too. Designer Irina... more »
Little details make huge differences, and a tile backsplash is one of those little details. A backsplash not only looks great, but it also protects your walls. With some basic tiling skills and a little practice, transforming your kitchen could be one... more »
From industrial to contemporary to country, the recessed Shaker panel offers numerous possibilities. At the heart of the Shaker movement were the ideals of plainness, practicality and pride, which reflect strongly in their distinctive furniture. The stability... more »
It seems as if every kitchen remodel in every corner of the globe now includes an island or peninsula. And over most of those islands and peninsulas hang three little droplet lights. Builder-grade pendant lights have become as predictable as... more »
Mottled, monochromatic or veined; beige or bold blue; affordable or budget breaking — granite defies nearly all typecasting, save for being... more »