The kitchen has become one of the most multi-functional rooms, but is it still the heart of the home? According to designers, ...

Elevate your kitchen with the small touches like Penny Lancaster, from sleek gold fixtures to ridged enamel sinks ...

Danielle Balanis, the founder of Danielle Balanis Design in Birmingham, Alabama, repurposed brightly patterned Schumacher curtains that had once lived in the homeowner’s downtown Birmingham bar, ...

Explore the great outdoors from the comfort and luxury of your own covered outdoor kitchen. If you’ve been wanting to take your cooking and entertaining al fresco, now is the time to turn up the heat ...

Mustering up ultrafunctional small kitchen island ideas may seem challenging, but it’s worth the effort. After all, an island is the star of the kitchen, and even with a tiny footprint, these pieces ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Kitchen renovations can be expensive, so you'll want to choose your finishes and designs carefully.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. A beautifully designed kitchen is essential for several reasons.