Kitchen Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring kitchen ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.
How To Find the Perfect Range Hood For Your Kitchen
Are you having trouble finding a new range hood? Use our in-depth guide to find the perfect one for your kitchen and level up your cooking.
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
A wood backsplash can add warmth and character to your kitchen. Read our tips for material selection, installation, and more.
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
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.
How to Create a Baking Station in Your Kitchen
Want a comfortable, convenient space just for baking? Here's everything you need to know to build your own custom baking station.
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
How To Choose the Perfect Countertop for Your Home
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select the perfect new countertop for their home.
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
Family Kitchen with a View
Opening up an isolated kitchen transforms it from a blind alley to the expansive hub of family life
All About Linoleum Flooring: Types, Colors, and Designs
Switching up your home's flooring material? You can't go wrong with linoleum, a durable, eco-friendly, and versatile option.
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, Including Style Musts
Open shelving allows you to add elegance and storage space to your kitchen. Read our guide for rules about using open shelving.
12 Genius Items for an Organized Pantry
Get a closer look at dry goods with these attractive storage products
5 Ways to Hide Kitchen Clutter
Cluttered kitchen? Read about these space-saving and streamlined kitchen improvement ideas that can get you more organized in a hurry.
Choosing Tile for Reselling Your Home: Timeless vs. Trendy
Selling your home in the future? Here's how to make informed tile choices that can up your resale value and attract buyers.
Charming Planters for Kitchen Herb Gardens
Squeeze in some growing space with these containers
All About Wood Countertops and How to Choose the Right Kind
From types of wood to maintenance, our experts help you decide what’s the best choice for your wood kitchen countertop.
A 1940s House Makes a Fresh Start
A simple plan to create attic play space spurs a surprising new look throughout this brick house
Colorful Subway Tile
Vibrant glazes offer a fun twist on the standard white ceramic rectangle
Kitchen Solutions: Considering Cabinets
Kitchen designer Kathy Marshall and TOH host Kevin O'Connor review the options for the dominant fixture in any cookspace
Clever Ways to Reuse Your Kitchen Trash
Put materials from around the kitchen to work instead of throwing them away with these brilliant ideas
12 Kitchen Cabinet Color Ideas
Get inspired with these unique two-tone color combinations.
How to Build a Butcher-Block Island
Combine iron threaded pipe and butcher block to create a kitchen centerpiece.
Quartz Countertops: Buying Guide, Costs, and Care
With the look of natural stone, minus the maintenance, quartz countertops give granite a run for its money.
Create an English Cottage Kitchen
Period-look appliances and hard-wearing, time-tested finishes add English-cottage charm to this kitchen
A Cozy Kitchen With More Light, More Function
An open-plan makeover of its cook space preserves a small house's friendly proportions
All About Stone Countertops: A Comprehensive Guide
See your options for stone countertops and which is best for your kitchen, plus learn about installation and maintenance tips.
Five No-Fail Palettes for Colorful Kitchens
Drenching a cook space in color can be tricky, but that's no reason to hold back. Here, five winning combos from our pros