Appliances

Manufacturers step up to the plate with models that meet or exceed new guidelines for energy and water usage—and provide a space for every single spoon by Sean Groom

An architect explains where best to spend your kitchen remodeling budget  by Paul DeGroot

Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do: Six case studies show you how by Paul DeGroot

They come in more shapes and sizes than ever, and do their job with less energy and greater precision by Debra Judge Silber

LDF 9810ST Steam dishwasher by LG Electronics by Sean Groom

By combining a drying rack with a cabinet, crucial storage space can be maximized in small kitchens by Keith Moskow

Finding a home for the fridge was the key to designing a tiny kitchen for serious cooking by Dana Moore

When a family likes to prepare meals together, happiness is having the space to work without getting in one another's way by David Edrington

Improve work flow to accommodate more appliances, more cooks, and more activities by Ann M. Morris

A true "family room" emerges from a practical budget and a taste for simplicity by Maria LaPiana

Expanding the kitchen into a neglected porch fills it with daylight and a view of the private, wooded backyard by Eric Gill

In this excerpt from Build Like a Pro: Remodeling a Kitchen, designer and builder Sam Clark shares 5 key concepts to help you find the best configuration for cabinets, counters and appliances. by Sam Clark

Furniture-grade cabinetry, a woodburning pizza oven and sleek details set this shiny kitchen apart by Keith Dempster

Careful planning from the start is the key to a functional, hassle-free kitchen by David Getts