The kitchen is one of the most complicated spaces to design in a house — and figuring out how to design an island can be confusing for homeowners. Houzz's discussion boards... 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 »
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 »
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 »
With quick pushes against nearly seamless cabinetry, this kitchen in Sydney, Australia, reveals a surprising amount of storage. "We wanted a hidden kitchen," says designer Darren Genner of Minosa. "When... more »
I’ve been having a little case of island envy lately — there's no room for one in my 1960s U-shape kitchen. It's usually not a big deal, but there... 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 »
Despite its name, a breakfast bar isn't just a spot for a morning latte and a bowl of oatmeal. This handy feature, which can be as simple or ornate as your kitchen is, fulfills multiple roles: a cocktail party buffet, a kids' homework station, extra dinner... more »
It can be difficult to find ways to cozy up a kitchen. Kitchens are filled with utilitarian pieces of equipment that don't necessarily warm up the space. Paint color and accessories get things going in the right direction, but have you ever considered... more »
Not so long ago in the kitchen design world, bigger was better. In addition to massive range hoods and long walls of floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, you'd find an island the size of an aircraft carrier. These days, trends have swung toward more »
Homeowner and architect Geoffrey Gainer of Actual Size Architecture lives in a Queen Anne in San Francisco's Mission district. While renovating the kitchen, he didn't like the idea of... more »
Kitchen islands provide additional counter space, storage, seating and other common kitchen features such as sinks and cooktops. They also have the potential to offer much more. Can’t seem to find a spot for your spices? Shelving in your island may... more »
When it came time for this Cherry Hills, Colorado, couple to remodel, expanding the kitchen was one of the first items on their list. Exquisite Kitchen Design was hired to center... more »
You've heard it said for years: Parties always end up in the kitchen. These days, many of them start there, too. If you enjoy hosting friends and family at home, you might want to create an entertaining island for your special events. Consider your available... more »
While I'm certainly a big fan of the all-white kitchen, I have to say that colorful kitchens have really been catching my eye. There's something perfect and pristine about an all-white palette, a kitchen with surprising color is very playful.
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