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Kitchen Styles & Layouts

Show off your style in your new kitchen. Whether you're all about country or into a more modern style, we'll help you hone your style, select the right materials, and put it all together in a smart layout. Click any article below for helpful remodeling tips from RenovatorsPlace.

• Old World Charm in Your Modern Space: The Country Kitchen

• Avoid Mistakes With Island Kitchen Cabinets

  Adding kitchen cabinets on an island can help boost storage space, but it should be done with some forethought. Here's how to avoid common kitchen cabinet mistakes.

• Think Vertical During Kitchen Renovation

  Want to add drama to your kitchen cabinets? Try using vertical elements to add balance and interest.

• Where to Add Replacement Windows in a Kitchen

  Replacement windows can help boost your kitchen's appeal. Here are some key areas where windows can add value.

• Easy Home Improvement Projects: Adding a Peninsula

  A peninsula is one home improvement addition that brings versatility and design to the kitchen. Here's how to configure it for optimal use.

• Small Kitchen Remodeling: Ideas for Maximum Impact

  Here are some big design ideas that will help you get the most out of your small kitchen remodeling project.

• Making the Most Out of a Galley Kitchen Renovation

  Wondering how to make your galley kitchen more functional? Here's how to use a kitchen renovation to achieve that goal.

• Finding the Ideal Kitchen Cabinet Layout

  What's your ideal kitchen layout? Here's a look at the common galley, U-shaped and rectangular kitchen layouts.

• Kitchen Renovation, Step One: Defining Your Style

  Starting a kitchen renovation? Take some time to determine your kitchen style before taking the plunge.

• Remodeling a Kitchen for Entertaining

  If big parties are your specialty, then look for a kitchen design that supports your lifestyle. Here's how to design a kitchen perfect for entertaining.

• Expanding Your Kitchen Design

  Want to expand the look and feel of your kitchen design? Here's how to approach this important remodeling project.

• Updating Your Kitchen Design for $5,000 or less

  Looking for an inexpensive way to update your kitchen design? Try these projects for $5,000 or less.

• Remodeling Around Kitchen Cabinets

  Planning to remodel your kitchen without replacing the cabinets? There are plenty of ways to remodel without touching your kitchen cabinets.

• Cooking Style Dictates Kitchen Design

  Looking for a kitchen that is easy to use? Here’s how to personalize your kitchen to your cooking style.

• Start with Kitchen Cabinets When Remodeling

  Wondering how to get your kitchen remodeling started? Here’s a look at what to do first when selecting products.

• Avoid Kitchen Design Mistakes When Selecting Floor

  Trying to pick the perfect kitchen floor? Here are some common mistakes to avoid.

• Ways to Blend Kitchen Flooring Into Kitchen Design

  Your kitchen flooring is an important investment. Before buying the first tile that comes along, make sure it blends with the rest of your kitchen design.

• Kitchen Remodeling Offers Many Ways to Splurge

  Wondering where to spend your kitchen remodeling dollars? Here are some tips on where to splurge in this favorite room.

• When Space is at a Premium: Small Kitchen Remodeling

  Let these small kitchen remodeling ideas help you make the most of your limited space.

• Creating a Furniture Look with Kitchen Cabinets

  Furniture styling can add warmth and flair to your kitchen design. Here’s how to incorporate the furniture look in your kitchen.

• Think Convenience with Your Kitchen Design

  Want to add the latest convenience features to your kitchen? Here’s what to consider.

• Efficiency is Key to Small Kitchen Design

  Trying to add style to a small kitchen? Here are insider tips.

• 5 Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen Design

  Looking for ways to revamp your dated kitchen? Check out these 5 decorating ideas.

• Hiring the Right Kitchen Design Specialists

  Do you need a kitchen designer? Here's how to tell.

• Adding a Country Kitchen Design

  Can't decide between French Country or English Country kitchen designs? Read on to settle the debate.

• Unique Ways to Spice Up Your Kitchen Design

  If your kitchen design is looking a little drab, here are some tips to make it shine.

• Metal and Glass Are Hot in Today’s Kitchen Design

  Want to know what materials are hot in kitchen designs? Read on for more details.

• What’s Your Kitchen Style?

  Before starting a kitchen remodeling project, think about your style. Are you a traditionalist who likes lots of detailing or a contemporary fan who likes sleek kitchen cabinets and cabinet hardware?

• Creating a Traditional or Contemporary Kitchen Design

  If your heart is set on a traditional kitchen, then rich kitchen cabinets and wood details are a must. If a contemporary kitchen is your dream, then sleek and minimal cabinets and decorative cabinet hardware are the key.

• Creating a Country Kitchen

  Looking to recreate the warmth and tradition of grandma’s old kitchen? Try painted kitchen cabinets, a beadboard ceiling, and a granite countertop with a wooden chopping block.

• Hot Trends for the Kitchen and Bath

  Metal accents. High-tech appliances. Sleek stainless steel. Here's a snapshot of new products and trends for the kitchen and bath.

• Adding Style to a Small Kitchen

  A small space presents many design challenges, but there are ways to add high design to a small kitchen.

• Pros and Cons of Stainless Steel

  Stainless steel is a unique look, but it's not for everyone. Consider the pros and cons before adding it in your home.

• Kitchen Room Layouts

  Wondering what type of layout suits your style and room configuration? Here are some ideas to consider.

• High Design in Kitchen Storage

  As kitchen designers blend varying cabinet heights and finishes, and use different countertop materials throughout the room, the concept of storage takes on new meaning. No longer are consumers expected to store all their china, glassware and figurines in a neat, tidy row of cabinets. Instead, storage becomes part of the design of the kitchen, bringing showcase items to the forefront.

• Decorative Kitchen Lighting

  Here's how to add decorative lighting to create a focal point in the kitchen.

• The Right Amount of Light in the Kitchen

  When adding a lighting fixture, sizing is important. The fixture should be large enough to add the appropriate amount of light without appearing too large or small for the space.

• Adding Stainless Steel to the Kitchen Counter

  Long the mainstay of restaurant kitchens, this shiny material is being used in the upscale renovator's kitchen. Will a stainless countertop work for you?

• The Stainless Steel Craze

  There’s no denying it, stainless steel is “in.” Once the domain of industrial kitchens, stainless steel can now be found on nearly all appliances including stoves, dishwashers, microwaves, trash compactors and refrigerators. What can stainless do for your kitchen?

• Adding a Commercial Design to Your Kitchen

  Creating a commercial design in your kitchen involves much more than adding stainless steel appliances and a large convection oven.

• Designing a Kitchen for Physical Disabilities

  Looking for ways to make your kitchen more comfortable for those with varying physical abilities and needs? Here's how.

• Lighting Up a Kitchen

  Lighting is an important part of kitchen design, but one that often is overlooked. Here's how to make sure you enough light -- and the right kind!

• Defining Your Kitchen Style

  Are you a contemporary fan? A traditionalist? Here are some snapshots of the various kitchen styles to consider.

• Blending Materials and Finishes

  Here's how to blend materials and finishes to create a personalized kitchen.

• Quick Fixes for Updating a Kitchen

  One day your kitchen will more closely reflect your style and personality ... a functional island for chopping vegetables, a convection oven and plenty of stainless steel. For now, however, your budget points to a plan that is more modest.