#kitchen-design

#kitchen-design

A hob typically refers to a flat, built-in surface, often electric or induction, that seamlessly blends into the countertop. Not only do they look sleek and ultra-modern, they're also really easy to clean and offer precise temperature control once you get used to them. On the other hand, a traditional gas cooktop features visible burners and grates, providing a familiar cooking experience that many home chefs prefer.

For many, the kitchen is considered the main room of the house. It's the place where homemade meals are cooked, gossip is shared over a glass of wine, and midnight snacks are munched on in the refrigerator light. As such, your kitchen deserves to have a visual personality, something that instantly introduces its (and your) character to any guest; a memorable design choice that makes the space a little different from the overdone status quo.

With quartz countertops brightening up the space, you'll already have a compass to help choose colors for your cabinets. Unless you have a bold idea in mind, opting for complementary colors can keep decisions simple and aesthetics timeless. While a wild color paired with an equally strong cabinetry design can test boundaries of design, neutral color pairings can reliably offer a pleasing environment that complements your home's design.

Many modern homes embrace the latest cookie-cutter upgrades, but untouched vintage properties are a rare gem for homebuyers who're on the hunt for one-of-a-kind character. Now-uncommon features like Victorian dust corners, stair clips, and built-in shaving benches have all but disappeared from today's homes (and public knowledge), but many retro appliances are just as useful as their modern-day counterparts. Case in point: This quirky 1960s-era kitchen gem, which has a bewitching backstory (and a major cult following).

If you're determined to create a kitchen full of appliances and objects that are designed as much to be looked at as to be used then Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to spend less. Functional design is all very well, but aesthetics are important, too. And there are a whole host of kitchen objects that are a cut above in terms of their design.

While certain appliances must be fixed to connect to power and water sources, the rest of a freestanding kitchen is not built in, but rather consists of furniture you can move. While this design approach came into fashion in the '90s, that's not when it originated; in fact, the '90s style of unfitted kitchens was cottage-inspired, nodding to the freestanding kitchens with only a fixed fire source that existed for centuries.

Mango. It might sound a little unusual, but the wood of the mango tree is attractive, hardwearing, and relatively cheap. So, opting for mango over a more expensive hardwood might allow you to be more creative than you expected in your kitchen design.

Erin's design philosophy is simple: Pick perfect cabinets, and create unique backsplashes to match. In terms of cabinetry, the ultimate style is dictated by the homeowner's tastes. Still, Erin definitely has a rotation of tried-and-tested favorites. She routinely incorporates crown molding - decorative trim that attaches cabinets to ceilings - and leans on paints for transformations. "What a difference a fresh coat of @ValsparPaint in Shell White makes for this kitchen," she captioned an Instagram post of a light-neutral kitchen.

Smart refrigerators used to be all novelty-gimmicky touchscreens, voice commands that barely worked, and tech gadgets that aged faster than milk. Fast-forward to today, the best smart fridges blend advanced features, like connecting seamlessly with smart home systems, automating routine tasks, and offering tech that genuinely makes life easier. Think internal cameras that let you peek inside from the grocery store, compartments that shift from fridge to freezer on demand, and displays that sync with calendars, stream music, or recommend recipes based on what's inside.

It's high time for the humble tomato to shine. Tomatoes are in abundance at the end of summer, heirlooms, plums, Roma, and San Marzano sit in large paper bags, juicy and ripe, waiting to be eaten. Rocco and MALIN+GOETZ are celebrating the magic of this sunny season with a crisp new colorway for the Super Smart Fridge: Tomato Red. With all the features of the other fridges in the lineup,

Buyers want to envision their life in the space. If the kitchen screams '1950s diner' or 'tropical jungle,' it's harder for them to picture their own style.

At the center of the room is a custom dark wood island with a waterfall-edge countertop - a combination of two hot 2025 kitchen trends - situated next to a row of sculptural Blackman Cruz stools. Overhead are three of Hallworth's bronze Ahab pendants, which were designed by Jane Hallworth and selected for the home by Shadley, who described Jen's aesthetic to AD as deeply rooted in "wood, stone, and bronze, materials that have real substance and depth."

Brothers Andrew and Adam Mariani are fourth generation California farmers who, after spending time as vineyard hands in Europe, returned to their hometown and bought an old vineyard in the foothills of Sonoma, California, to start their own winery, Scribe. The early 1900s hacienda was in need of a complete overhaul (it had partially burned down in a fire), so working with architect David Darling of San Francisco firm Aidlin Darling, they restored the interiors without losing the essential character of the place.

Kollect is a refrigerator designed for self-expression, featuring a customizable interior and a transparent door that allows users to showcase their favorite foods.

Natural finishes and off-white kitchens are now trending, with off-whites and beiges leading cabinet paint colors, indicating a shift from the all-white kitchen era.

I love working in a kitchen with beautiful things, but I hate anything that's purely decorative.

Concrete countertops are adaptable, durable, and can outlast other materials, but they require regular sealing to prevent stains, odors, and bacterial growth.

Tinted linseed oils and pigment-rich Polyx-oils offer a tactile alternative to lacquered gloss or flat paint, allowing tone, grain, and texture to coexist.

The space between the top of kitchen cabinets and the ceiling can accumulate dust and is challenging to clean. Many people are unsure how to address this gap.

Brent approaches kitchen design like a bookcase, decorating surface spaces with personal items, such as beautiful things, photos, and plants, creating a cozy aesthetic.

Kendall Sharpe recommends calling upon wide-plank wood flooring, particularly that which has been reclaimed, to add charm to your rustic kitchen. Wide planks better preserve the natural variations of wood, allowing your eyes to feast on dark rings and textured grains.

Livening up your backsplash doesn't require you to break the bank. Wallpaper, peel-and-stick tiles, and decals can be easily glued onto your existing backsplash for a quick refresh.