Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. They say the kitchen is the “heart of the home,” but when it comes to ...

If you're planning for a major kitchen renovation in the new year, you'll need to consider what layout will suit your needs best. We're seeing a growing trend toward people-focused, warm home design.

Your kitchen layout goes far beyond aesthetics. It makes the culinary process easier. A layout that allows you to find and access everything easily supports a stress-free cooking experience, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and Kitchen & Bath ...

Pictured above: The deVOL kitchen in Lee Thornley's English cottage looks beautiful but has plenty of practicality baked in. While the countertops are Carrara marble, the surface directly around the ...

Open plan kitchens quietly became one of the most desirable kitchen layouts over the last decade. Whether your home lends itself to this layout or not, many of us undertook side return extensions and ...

Should you have a sink on a kitchen island? It's just one of the many questions you’ll encounter when designing your dream kitchen. It's something you see all the time, so you'd be forgiven for ...