Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

The kitchen is a main attraction during the holiday season, as family and friends convene to grab morning coffee, bake cookies, or help out with dinner party prep. Decorate kitchen shelves, walls, ...

Design decisions are focused on how the space functions over time, not just how it looks on completion day. ”— Elwin ...

More than any other room in a home, a kitchen has to fulfill one of design’s most difficult challenges: balance. No one wants a purely utilitarian kitchen, and no one wants one that’s entirely for ...

Designing a kitchen isn’t easy. You’ll need to make a hundred little choices, and a few big ones, from tiles, layout and colours, to cabinet design, flooring, fixtures, and appliances. And the tricky ...

The perfect middle ground between pared-back and busy, midimalist kitchens are on the rise – and they're proving to be the ideal way to create a personality-filled, lived-in space. You might have ...

When you’re dealing with any compact culinary space, every decision is critical. Seeking out smart storage solutions and plotting the most efficient layout are two practical ways you can maximise the ...

My boyfriend and I spent just over $10,000 to update our 1950s kitchen. We made a few controversial design choices, like tearing down walls and choosing cheap countertops. Not everyone agreed with our ...

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.