Some design rules are meant to be broken. But some aren't—especially in the kitchen. Kitchens are not only expensive to build and remodel, but they also need to be the most functional room in the home ...

When you're designing a room with a compact footprint, it's worth working to a tried and tested formula. This is particularly important if you are looking for small kitchen ideas. The kitchen is ...

From dysfunctional layouts to overdone lighting schemes, designers say these are the 10 common kitchen design mistakes to ...

In the 1920s, home-efficiency experts declared a triangle arrangement of sink, stove and refrigerator the sine qua non of functional kitchen design. A century on, that old formula is still often cited ...

Angela Simoneaux Poirrier only needs 20 minutes in a kitchen to know if the space is functional or faulty — if countertops are too tall or if a walkway is too tight. Some clients think she has ...

Kurt Kellerman, owner of Kellerman Kitchen and Bath, said accessibility concerns tend to be a cause for bending the rules. Per the American Disability Act, countertops for commercial jobs do not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the new year begins, you may be thinking about refreshing your ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Outdoor kitchens are evolving from seasonal grilling spots into permanent, year-round living spaces. Selecting ...