Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the new year begins, you may be thinking about refreshing your ...

A kitchen layout that really works is harder to come by than you think. Even if you think you've considered every aspect of your redesign, we can almost guarantee a small snag or inconvenience will ...

Homeowners are rethinking how kitchens should function, and a surprising shift in layout trends is reshaping what modern living spaces look and feel like.

Try a broken-plan layout to create zones in an open-concept space while maintaining an airy feel. Create an invisible kitchen with concealed cabinetry for major appliances and fixtures that disappears ...

Think back to a few years ago when tearing down walls was basically the holy grail of home renovations. Everyone wanted that ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Nordiska Kok. Remi Carreiro. Design: by Picnic Design They say the kitchen is the heart ...

A century of American kitchen design, from the dawn of electricity to the kitchen island. By Rachel Wharton Rachel Wharton spoke to designers, architects, cabinet makers, organizers, historians, and ...

Our kitchens have become multiuse workhorses, making permanent the many functions demanded during the pandemic, whether that was dining, gathering, or working. But what about kitchen trends in 2025?

An open-plan layout—also known as open concept—is a design term used in residential and commercial architecture that refers to large, open spaces without enclosed rooms or walls (in office spaces, it ...