Kitchen Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring kitchen ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
Kitchen Before and After: A Quick Remodel
Eager new homeowners pull together a more efficient kitchen layout and a clean, classic look—in just six weeks
A Healthier Indoor Air Solution
At the TOH 2018 Idea House, we’ve incorporated the latest technologies for an efficient, healthy home, including Panasonic’s newest kitchen range hood—a perfect combination of high-powered ventilation with ultra-quiet operation. Here's why the WhisperHood IAQ™ might be right for you.
Kitchen Before and After: Keeping the Charm
Original details inspire a kitchen remodel with improved function, flow, and finishes that blend seamlessly with the 1920s woodwork
Teak Island Countertop Install at the TOH Arlington Italianate Project House
Countertop manufacturer Paul Grothouse shows Norm the right way to install the new teak island top for the kitchen
Colorful Vintage-Style Appliances
Cook up a little retro color! Add a dash of mid-century-modern style without having to rewire an outdated appliance
Before and After: Airy Kitchen Update
Annexing an attached laundry shed’s footprint allows for a bigger, brighter cook space with easy access to the backyard
Before and After Kitchen: Open and Inviting
With a multipurpose island at its center, a U-shaped cooking zone now functions to the max, with a smooth workflow and welcoming style
Before and After Kitchen: Pretty Perfect
A streamlined layout and period-style finishes clean up a dysfunctional cook space
Easy Kitchen Storage Upgrades Shopping Guide
There are some easy ways to amp up the storage in your small kitchen
All About Farmhouse Sinks
You spend more time at the kitchen sink than the stove, so why not invest in one of these capacious attention-getters? But first, take a moment to master their surprising nuances
Before and After Kitchen Remodel: Going for Flow
Three cramped, poorly configured rooms become one seamless space for prepping and enjoying meals, as well as tackling the laundry
How to Find the Perfect Range Hood
Want to hide your kitchen’s exhaust fan? Here’s what you need to know about venting through a wood hood
Buying Guide for Butcher-Block Kitchen Islands
No time to build it before Thanksgiving? Pick a readymade model that works for you
Before and After: Family Room-to-Kitchen Remodel
Switching locations with the family room, a rebuilt kitchen gets the free-flowing space and updated finishes its owners crave
Tips for Wood Backsplashes
Things to keep in mind when going for wood on your kitchen wall.
Before and After: A Kitchen Well Done
To-the-ceiling cabinets, stacks of drawers, and a better appliance layout serve up modern function, with a dash of period flair
31 Best New Kitchen and Bath Finds
From a luxury soaker to a mini stand mixer, here are some standouts from the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, plus a few discoveries of our own
Should I Go for Colored Grout?
Patti Watson, an interior designer in Jamestown, RI, likes the effects you can get with different shades. Here, she explains the impact of an often-overlooked finish material.
Create a Baking Station
Before you tackle a holiday tart or hand-glazed chocolates, give yourself a bit of pro-style prep space
Neat Trick for a Family-Friendly Kitchen
New parents create a spacious cook space by borrowing some square footage from an adjacent den
Butterfly Hinges Perfect for Cabinet Upgrades
Try these symmetrical, surface-mount hinges on inset cabinet doors in need of a style metamorphosis
All About Glass Mosaic Tile
With more shapes, shades, and finishes available than ever before, this glamorous, light-catching cousin to ceramic can transform any space
Kitchen Inspiration from an Iron Chef
Iron Chef Michael Symon gives This Old House host Kevin O’Connor a tour of his commercial and home kitchens, and shares his insights on kitchen layout and design.
How to Choose a Countertop
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select a new countertop
Twice as Nice Family Kitchen Makeover
Doubling the size of the island and adding a banquette with two tables makes a kitchen welcoming to kids—and their teammates, too
Tasting Maple Syrup with Christopher Kimball
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and landscape designer Jenn Nawada taste-test a variety of maple syrups with Christopher Kimball from America's Test Kitchen
Family Kitchen with a View
Opening up an isolated kitchen transforms it from a blind alley to the expansive hub of family life
Create a Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen
How to get the laid-back style of this cook space using salvage materials on a shoestring budget
A Tech-Savvy Dad Stymies His Daughter With This Hilarious Invention
Tired of your toddler tossing that sippy cup to the ground? This father created a way to make the cup bounce back
All About Linoleum Flooring
Durable, easy to clean, and eco-friendly before green was a selling point, linoleum is winning new fans. Here's what you need to know if you're considering it for your home
Long-Awaited Kitchen Remodel With DIY Cabinetry
An expecting homeowner prompted the best kitchen redo from the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015
5 Rules for Open Shelving in Your Kitchen
How to showcase your dinnerware in open storage cabinets