Splashing out on high-end fixtures and finishes can give your kitchen a luxurious feel. But not all luxury features are created equal. We asked designers to share which high-end kitchen features aren’t worth the splurge. Oversized Chandeliers Large chandeliers may seem luxe, but they are often impractical in the context of a kitchen. “A rather opulent … Read more
If you can easily nail the decade in which your kitchen was designed, chances are it’s outdated. Almost all of us desire to have a timelessly beautiful kitchen, but not everyone has the time or funds to remodel such a big-ticket space. Fortunately, according to professional designers, there are a few smaller or piecemeal projects … Read more
Kitchens may be the heart of the home, but even the most beautifully renovated ones can come with design decisions that don’t age well. While homeowners tend to regret things like not adding enough storage or splurging on trendy countertops, real estate agents see a different side of kitchen remorse, because they hear it straight from buyers and … Read more
Kitchen design is all about blending form with function. A well-designed kitchen should be functional, easy to use, and beautiful. While it’s easy to get swept up in trendy layouts, sleek finishes, or statement features, certain design choices can make everyday cooking more difficult than it needs to be. We asked two interior designers which design choices should … Read more
While kitchen decor style trends often prevail for years, sticking to what has been popular can sometimes leave you with a design that looks tired or played out by the time your renovation is finished. We asked designers to identify kitchen decor choices that feel outdated, with advice about what to choose instead. Waterfall Islands … Read more
Kitchen blindness is real: You spend hours in there every day, and the appliances, cabinetry, fixtures, and decor items have become so commonplace, you don’t even see them anymore. But your guests do. Here are six things guests notice about your kitchen—and if any feature isn’t reflecting your home in the best light, we’ve got … Read more
When you think of your home’s kitchen, what words come to mind? If your is more along the lines of “cramped” and “crowded,” there are likely a few elements in the space making it feel smaller than it should. Whether you’re a small-space dweller looking for ways to get the most out of limited square footage, or are … Read more
If you’re an avid thrift store shopper, you know there is nothing more exciting than scoring a unique item that you won’t find during your average shopping trip. While you might keep your eyes peeled, looking for specific items to use at home, some pieces can be repurposed beyond their original use, and one item in particular could be … Read more
A kitchen’s countertop is just as important as its cabinets and flooring. It’s one of the first things that catches the eye, and its color guides the rest of the space—but according to designers, that’s not always a good thing. They’re here spilling the top five tacky countertop colors they’re sick of seeing in kitchens; … Read more
Kitchen trends are constantly changing. But for large projects like painted kitchen cabinets, you want to choose a hue that will stand the test of time (and still be easy on the eye). To help identify regrettable kitchen cabinet colors, we reached out to interior designers who know which colors that prove disappointing or outdated years later—perhaps these … Read more