Like most people these days, we have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen. They were here when we moved in and I do like the way they look and actually find them relatively easy to maintain and clean (Pledge is my go-to cleaner for the fridge, oddly). But recently I have been noticing some beautiful white kitchen appliances.

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At the end of 2010, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) surveyed 100 designers about what they considered the hottest kitchen trends in the marketplace for 2011. What did they report? Find out below the jump… More

With two little kids running around, Julia and Adam’s 1920 California bungalow in downtown Sacramento started to feel a little cramped. As avid cooks, the galley kitchen felt claustrophobic and the dining room had been taken over by toys and excess kitchen supplies and was doubling as a much-needed food prep area. More

While they may not have the high-tech features of modern appliances, the look of vintage stoves is hard to resist. Whether they are refurbished for modern use or a little bit rough around the edges, we have a long history of loving the look in New England kitchens.
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Two years ago my husband and I completely renovated our kitchen. All the appliances were replaced, wiring was upgraded and surprisingly, we didn’t encounter any unusual electrical or plumbing issues with our 1970’s home. That is, until we found ourselves with a non-working oven. Four new ovens and five new glass touch panels later we finally discovered the problem. More

While I love the sparse sleekness of the uber-modern kitchen (especially because they are irresistibly clutter free!), traditional kitchens can be equally stylish. You may think you don't like "traditional" kitchens. But you may be confusing "traditional" with Baroque, "French country" or the ubiquitous “Tuscan”-style, with its elaborate architectural elements and ornate moldings and canopies. More

I’ve griped about my tiny under-counter fridge in the past, so I’ll spare you my litany of complaints today. Suffice it to say; while a regular old Frigidaire would set my heart to palpitating with desire, these dreamboats have me positively swooning! More

When Bekki and Gary moved into their Wardman townhouse in Woodley Park, they knew they faced some significant renovations. But when it came to the kitchen they did not want to invest the time and money required for a major overhaul. Instead, they made a series of small changes that together transformed a bleak, outdated kitchen into a fun and livable one.
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Just having a washer and dryer in my apartment is a major step up for me. In Chicago, our coin-operated laundry is in the building’s basement and that is a major step up from the place we lived before — I don’t even want to tell you what that was like. More

The humidifier is one of the least glamorous items in a child's room, but in the cold dry winter months it can be an absolute necessity. Crane humidifiers do the job and boost the cute factor in the process. More