Kitchen Design

I browsed Empire Today’s selection of floors and used its virtual floor designer, only to be surprised by the options I liked for my kitchen.

Do you want a kitchen that will stand the test of time? From colors to materials, find out what makes an enduring design.

Keep cookware from taking over your kitchen by upcycling materials you already have on hand, or purchasing a ready-made cabinet organizer.

Kitchens decorated with an eye to the past bring us back to simpler times, when cheerful colors and playful patterns dominated the domestic scene. Whether your interest in a retro kitchen stems from an affinity for all things vintage, or from, say, fond memories of a grandparent’s home, the look can be easily put together today, thanks to myriad modern products that harken back to bygone eras. Here, browse ten elements that introduce the best design of yesterday to your kitchen today.

Explore 2024’s biggest kitchen trends and see how they can elevate your space into a stylish, functional haven.

Starting a kitchen remodel or refresh soon? Judges from this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show talk 2024 kitchen trends—and how to keep your space from looking dated.

This DIYer turned open shelves and an empty corner into a sunny and modern farmhouse-style breakfast nook and storage area.

The American kitchen is the hub of household activity. It’s where we make dinner on ordinary weeknights, and arrange appetizers and chat with our guests while we cook when hosting intimate or large get-togethers. It’s also where we plan vacations, help with homework, and, of course, eat throughout the day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even the occasional coffee and crossword. Small wonder, then, that there are so many kitchen seating options, from traditional tables and chairs to space-saving stools that tuck beneath the counters. Here are 15 stylish eat-in kitchen ideas that make even the smallest kitchen a welcoming place to gather.

Country kitchens are one of the most cherished decorating styles in American homes—exuding a laid-back charm that gives guests the idea to pull up a chair and stay a while. More than any single design element, country kitchens are a sum of many parts. There are several flavors of the country kitchen style to pull ideas from when you’re designing your country kitchen: traditional, farmhouse, cottage, modern, English and French. They’re all punctuated by a sense of warmth and comfort – creating the kind of space where people want to gather and be together. Wood, textiles, and traditional metals are common elements in each. It’s the stains, patterns, and patinas of those elements that will define the character and level of formalness of the space.Here, a few of the characteristic ideas that define the country kitchen look, from paint colors to fabric patterns to faucet styles. Which ideas you choose to incorporate, and how you combine them, is what will personalize your country kitchen and make it your own.

Got some spare space in the kitchen? Consider adding a breakfast nook! These 15 photogenic options suit a range of kitchen styles and sizes—and they’re practically begging to be added to your online inspiration boards.