Kitchens

Smart design and clever techniques drive this remodel by Brent Benner

A baking station that rolls out only when needed by Roc Caivano

A new entry and a built-in breakfast nook transformed this room from a hallway to a destination by Stefan Hampden

A safer solution than step-stools for children in the kitchen by Carla Fuller

Increased access and creative cabinetry let a small kitchen live big by Jean Stoffer

Challenged by a tight budget, a contracting couple finds five affordable ways to gain luxury, convenience, and space by Sarah Shideler

Wrapping a center stair with cabinets cleared the way for a sociable new kitchen with a breathtaking backdrop by Shawn Sweeney

and slip into something comfortable every day

For informal meals or intimate dinners, there’s an eating nook that fits your kitchen and suits your family by Roe A. Osborn

Make your life easier with the flexibility of custom-built cabinets and adjustable shelves by Chris Baumeister

Dressed to chill, this diner-style kitchen is equally suited to convenient cooking, casual dining, and serious hanging out by Greg Brooks

Built for a serious brewmaster, this kitchen island keeps beer cold and at the ready

Stone countertops too chilly for you? Radiant-heat mats built beneath them can fight off the cold. by Kurt Lavenson

Open up the space, add smart lighting and sharp design, then, watch a humdrum house become a real humdinger by Nancy McCoy, Peter Judge