Kitchen Planning
Prepare for your next kitchen project by discovering our planning ideas & tips.
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Plan the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
There are some important factors to consider when planning your outdoor kitchen.
All About Ceramic Subway Tile
Add visual interest in your bathroom or kitchen with this versatile household staple.
What to Know About Non-Toxic Kitchen Cabinets
Protect your health by choosing one of these non-toxic materials for your cabinets.
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.
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Sanding
Want to save time on a kitchen update? Consider painting your kitchen cabinets without having to sand them first. Read our tips to learn how.
Read This Before Hiring a Kitchen Designer
You’ve finally decided it’s time to say "goodbye" to those laminate countertops and that puny white refrigerator. Here’s how a professional kitchen designer can help make the kitchen you’ve envisioned come to life
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
Blending Wood and Tile in an Open Plan
Spaces like the one above (by SuzAnn Kletzien) inspired renovator Melissa McCreight to go for the no-thresholds look in her Euclid, Ohio, house. We asked her how she meshed tile and hardwood
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 weigh your options before putting in a wood kitchen countertop.
All About Pro-Style Ranges
Pick the right high end range for your space, cooking style, and budget.
All About Vent Hoods
An essential partner to your range, these workhorses help keep your kitchen's air clean. Here's how to choose the right one
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
The experts at This Old House explain how to find a quarried countertop that suits your home, your budget, and your cooking style
Are You Ready for an Induction Cooktop?
This new technology is fast, efficient, and safety-minded. But making the leap may mean more than you bargained for, so keep these tips in mind
A Kitchen Designed With the Kids in Mind
Parallel workstations and several thoughtful details make this light and airy space function for the entire household
A Triumphant Kitchen Remodel with a Toaster Oven
Cooking out of the dank basement for 11 months as their dream kitchen took shape upstairs didn't stop these readers from eating in—and dining in style
All About Kitchen Islands
把厨师的核心空间,这些multipurpose units can enhance a kitchen's utility and appearance.
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
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
Butcher Block Buying Guide
Butcher block can be made out of nearly any wood—or any combination of woods—configured with its grain showing on the flat, on the edge, or on the end. Here are some of our favorite looks and colors for a kitchen accent
How to Design a Modern Kitchen
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey, host Kevin O'Connor, and kitchen designer Martha Fay discuss the elements that make up today's kitchen
A Kitchen For Two
How to design a kitchen that can comfortably accommodate two cooks