Kitchens 483 Ideabooks

Kitchens tend to be laid out with their counters, cabinets, appliances and fixtures in a few shapes; the layouts are typically U shapes,... more »

An unexpected and beautiful window backsplash can bring style and light into any kitchen. Whether you opt for a single window or a long row of glass, low-profile windows or full-height windows, it will make your kitchen feel more open and brighter. A... more »

When a Washington state family was reconfiguring their small kitchen and entrance, a little news story gave the design team a big idea. "The design team was inspired by an image we saw of someone who had used signage to side cabinets," says... more »

Faced with a house full of odd angles and a kitchen shoved into the corner of a great room, designer Sandra Bargiel of Bay Cabinetry & Design Studio embraced the unusual... more »

Copper has a long history in the kitchen; it has been used as a material for kitchen sinks and cookware for centuries. As a result, its advantages and disadvantage are well established and agreed upon. This beautiful metal makes an instant statement when... more »

Put your own personal stamp on your kitchen design by adding a bold backsplash. Go beyond standard tile and try playing with unconventional materials — an unusual backsplash can help you spice up your kitchen without having to dish out a ton of money... more »

Choosing appliances is about more than just looks and function — the way they fit into the space is key. Over the years I've learned that aside from precise room measurements, technical specification sheets for appliances are the most necessary information... more »

One day when the lady met this fellow ... they renovated their home and included a showstopping bar island crafted from a sailboat. "These homeowners are a classic Brady Bunch story: a woman with three daughters, a man with three sons — they... more »

Colorful personalities often require a colorful kitchen, but these playful clients also wanted a space they would love and use for years to come. Bret Franks Construction worked... more »

I'm still giddy about all the great design ideas and product developments I saw at the 2013 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans in April. The design awards for kitchens and baths were a highlight. You could... more »

Have you ever found yourself running back and forth between cooking indoors and cooking outdoors on a warm afternoon? The best way to prevent this from happening is to properly design your outdoor kitchen so that it can function like your indoor... more »

The futurist consensus is that someday household surfaces, like kitchen counters and refrigerator doors, will function like giant iPads, with Internet-connected interactive touch displays. No, not built-in displays. Entire surfaces will be usable... more »

I've read time and time again that a 12-foot-wide kitchen isn't wide enough for an island. Of course, available space for an island depends on the particular distribution of kitchen workspaces, as well as your lifestyle and family dynamics, but a 12-foot-wide... more »

This family of four was moving from New York and wanted to bring their eclectic city style to their new San Francisco home. After opening up the kitchen and adjacent spaces into a free-flowing great room, designer Paige... more »

These kitchen floors look far beyond the standard hardwood that we've all gotten used to. These fun floor ideas, from Houzz's Kitchen of the Week series, take practical flooring... more »