"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Kitchen cabinets set the tone of the design of your entire kitchen, but with so many options for style ...

The sizable soapstone-topped island accommodates books and a microwave, and is also a great spot for casual dining.

Avoid outdated cabinet shades like navy, cherry wood, mustard yellow, and country red. These colors once felt warm or luxurious but now make kitchens look dated or overly themed. Instead, choose ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

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 ...

Homify is another excellent home design app. This one focuses more on ideas than actions. It boasts a library of over 1.5 million photos of various house and kitchen environments. You browse them in ...

APPLIANCES: Dishwasher: Miele G2000. Microwave: GE Monogram. Oven and Range: GE Café freestanding dual-fuel. Range Hood: Zephyr Typhoon. Refrigerator: GE Café counter-depth French door. All purchased ...