Kitchen Planning
Prepare for your next kitchen project by discovering our planning ideas & tips.
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All About Pro-Style Ranges
Shopping for a pro-style range for your home? Our guide helps you pick the right high-end range for your space, cooking style, and budget.
All About Kitchen Vent Hoods
An essential partner to your range, kitchen hood vents are workhorses that help keep your air clean. Here’s how to choose the right one.
10 Organization Ideas for Small Kitchens
It's easy for a small kitchen to feel cluttered. Here, we share 10 organization tips to get the extra space you need without tearing down walls.
When is the Best Time to Buy Large Appliances For Your Home?
When your appliance is on its last leg, you have no choice but to replace it right away. However, if you have some time to make the decision, it’s ideal to buy at the best times of the year. Here is a guide to seasonal purchases for appliances.
Best Kitchen and Bath Products from KBIS
From well-priced finds to splurge-worthy upgrades, our picks for the best of what’s new bring function and flair to the most-used rooms in your house.
Best Kitchen Shelves (2023 Guide)
If you’re strapped for space in your kitchen or don’t have a dedicated pantry, additional shelving will help maximize usable space. Find the best kitchen shelves with our top recommendations.
A Buyer's Guide to Induction Ranges
This latest generation of electric cookers is sleek, precise, and better for you (and the planet). Here’s what to know before bringing one home.
Before and After: Kitchen Island Design Ideas
No, we’re not suggesting less time at the stove. We’re highlighting smart layout fixes for circulation problems. A key strategy: the right island design.
All About Ready-to-Assemble Cabinets
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, cabinets take a big chunk of the budget. An alternative to traditional factory-built boxes, RTA cabinets promise big savings in exchange for some sweat equity.
The Best Backsplash Materials for Your Kitchen
Backsplashes are the decorative focal point of your kitchen. From ceramic tile to wood, here are the best backsplash materials to choose from.
Plan the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
There are some important factors to consider when planning your outdoor kitchen.
All About Ceramic Subway Tile
Learn more about the timeless appeal of ceramic subway tiles including their versatility, design options, and the impact they can make in any space.
What to Know About Non-Toxic Kitchen Cabinets
Protect your health by choosing one of these non-toxic materials for your cabinets.
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Sanding
Read our guide to learn how to paint your kitchen cabinets without having to sand them first. You can get professional-looking results in less time and for less money.
Read This Before Hiring a Kitchen Designer
Tired of your outdated kitchen design? Read on to learn how to find a kitchen designer and fund a kitchen design service.
Open House | Kitchen Renovations
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses how kitchen renovations can impact a house budget
Remodeling Your Kitchen? Read This!
Before you embark on your remodel, check out our list of spend-smart strategies to get the kitchen you covet—within your budget.
Pot Rack Shopping Guide
Keep pots at the ready with this kitchen-storage upgrade. Starting at $42
All About Farmhouse Sinks
You spend more time at the kitchen sink than the stove, so why not invest in one of these capacious attention-getters? But first, take a moment to master their surprising nuances
31 Best New Kitchen and Bath Finds
From a luxury soaker to a mini stand mixer, here are some standouts from the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, plus a few discoveries of our own
Butterfly Hinges Perfect for Cabinet Upgrades
Try these symmetrical, surface-mount hinges on inset cabinet doors in need of a style metamorphosis
How to Choose a Countertop
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select a new countertop
4 Universal-Design Ideas for Comfortable Kitchens
Interior-design advice on creating an accessible cook space
How to Build a Takeout Menu Holder
A wall-mount organizer—with a chalkboard surface—is a tidy alternative to a cluttered drawer
All About Wood Countertops
From types of wood to maintenance, our experts help you decide what’s best for your wood kitchen countertop.
Quartz Countertops: Buying Guide, Costs, and Care
With the look of natural stone, minus the maintenance, quartz countertops give granite a run for its money.
All About Stone Countertops: A Comprehensive Guide
See your options for stone countertops and which is best for your kitchen, plus learn about installation and maintenance tips.
All About Kitchen Islands
Kitchen islands are multipurpose units that can enhance a kitchen's utility and appearance. Find our best kitchen island ideas here.
All About Kitchen Faucets
For a quick and easy upgrade in a house's most popular room, nothing makes a bigger impact with less sweat and expense than replacing an outdated faucet
All About Laminate
Laminate, the stuff of retro 1950s kitchens, is looking cool again thanks to new patterns and vibrant colors.
All About Kitchen Cabinets
More than just storage for pots and plates, cabinetry defines the look of your cook space. The experts at This Old House help you pick the right style for your budget and your needs
10 Tips for Tile Backsplashes
Make an affordable and stylish upgrade to your kitchen
Health-Conscious Kitchen Cabinets
Why a pediatrician mom chose nontoxic kitchen cabinets for her young family's vintage home