Kitchen lighting needs to be practical, but you don't want it to be clinical. Add some extra ambiance and brightness to the ...

Household members spend a lot of time in the kitchen—preparing food, eating, tidying up, and just hanging out at the kitchen island or bar. This room is both a practical and social space, so every ...

Blasting everything with one bright light won’t do. Here’s how to create a multilayered lighting plan like the pros do. By Tim McKeough When you’re renovating a kitchen, it’s easy to get swept up in ...

Practically every home renovation show since the year 2000 has had one simple goal: remove as many walls as possible. The biggest drama always came from waiting to find out if a wall was load-bearing ...

Industry pros say these kitchen updates have the biggest return on investment. Few renovation projects can refresh your home quite like a kitchen refresh—but not all kitchen upgrades add resale value.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Open shelving is out, and homeowners want their kitchens to reflect their ...