Kitchen Ideas & Inspiration

From types of wood to maintenance, our experts help you decide what’s the best choice for your wood kitchen countertop.

A simple plan to create attic play space spurs a surprising new look throughout this brick house

Three readers take three different approaches to closing off a room while adding architectural charm

Vibrant glazes offer a fun twist on the standard white ceramic rectangle

Put materials from around the kitchen to work instead of throwing them away with these brilliant ideas

Get inspired with these unique two-tone color combinations.

With the look of natural stone, minus the maintenance, quartz countertops give granite a run for its money.

Period-look appliances and hard-wearing, time-tested finishes add English-cottage charm to this kitchen

An open-plan makeover of its cook space preserves a small house's friendly proportions

See your options for stone countertops and which is best for your kitchen, plus learn about installation and maintenance tips.

Drenching a cook space in color can be tricky, but that's no reason to hold back. Here, five winning combos from our pros

Redoing a bad remodel creates a more functional space with a handsome look that fits a 1906 cottage

A little paint and some vintage-style details spruce up a dreary, cramped space

Stretch the life of kitchen cupboards by giving them a low-cost, cottage-inspired face-lift with paint, fabric, or hardware.

Get inspiration from these warm and woody kitchens for your own cookspace designs

If an elegant, toned-down cookspace is what you crave, look no further for inspiration

Are subway tiles going out of style? The answer: No. Choose from a wide range of colors, patterns and accents to give your bathroom or kitchen a fresh makeover.

This collection of step-by-step guides will help transform your kitchen into tip-top shape

How the layout, colors, design, and accessories in your home can be adding inches to your waistline

The cookspace is a great place to go crazy with color, adding life to the hub of the home. Here, our favorites from the pages of This Old House

Find inspiration for your own colorful cookspace in these verdant spaces

Think of them as kitchens sunny side up: bright and colorful spaces where the family can gather and get a burst of sunshine all day long

Whether you're just refreshing your cottage kitchen or looking to add a dash of old-house charm to a new space, these cozy and classic rooms are sure to inspire

Historically influenced furnishings and handcrafted accents conceal the thoroughly modern amenities of this cooking-and-eating area

Kitchen islands are multipurpose units that can enhance a kitchen's utility and appearance. Find our best kitchen island ideas here.

For a quick and easy upgrade in a house's most popular room, nothing makes a bigger impact with less sweat and expense than replacing an outdated faucet

Vintage treasures enjoy a second life in this charming eating and prep area. Here's how to approximate the look in your home

See how painted cabinets, stylish task lighting, vintage fixtures, and clever storage ideas can upgrade your kitchen for less.

See how a few thrifty DIYers got the kitchens and bathrooms of their dreams without breaking the bank

A coat of paint and other cosmetic upgrades refresh a bungalow cook space