#kitchen-design

#kitchen-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.

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.

The best minimalist kitchen tools are the best not simply because of their ornamentation, but for the way they distill complex tasks into simple, satisfying routines.

Asked what part of the home they would shrink to keep prices affordable, buyers sent us a very clear message; they said, take the square footage from the home office and the dining room and the living room. But for God's sake, stay away from the kitchen, the closets and the bathrooms.