Kitchen Design

Learn why wood flooring in the kitchen is a growing trend—and the secrets to successful installation and maintenance to keep your wood looking good.

There are so many decisions to make when you’re remodeling a kitchen—cabinetry, appliances, countertop material, faucets, backsplash—that it’s easy to shortchange the lighting. That would be a big mistake. Proper lighting is crucial to a kitchen’s functionality, and the lighting fixtures themselves can pack a real punch style-wise. Here, we’ve gathered 25 kitchen lighting ideas, ranging from traditional to ultra-modern, that can both brighten and enhance your kitchen.

Whether you’re fitting a kitchenette into a tiny studio apartment or an open-concept living room, it should suit the larger space—and your own tastes.

Determine the ideal island size for your cook space renovation, then consider your family’s lifestyle to include all the right features.

As the manager of the kitchen department in IKEA’s Paramus, NJ, location, Carol Smith is used to helping customers create their dream kitchen, even when space is limited. Here, she shares 10 things to consider before planning your own renovation.

Study up on the pros and cons of these popular materials to get the perfect sink for your kitchen.

Maximize any kitchen space—cramped or capacious—by building a custom kitchen island to fit all of your needs.

Layer in sophisticated levels of lighting to increase productivity and safety while adding appeal to the kitchen, the hub of your home.

Understand the pros and cons of this narrow yet highly efficient design to see if it might work well for your cook space.

Is an all-white kitchen your vibe, or do you prefer bold color in your cooking space? From nautical to farmhouse, Scandi to Coastal Grandmother, our experts recommend hues for every style.