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 ...

"Cookware handles sticking out into walkways are dangerous. At a minimum, 9 inches of counter space should be available when ...

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

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, ...

Small apartments and homes offer plenty of charm, but they tend to be lacking when it comes to kitchen space. Luckily, there ...

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 ...

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.