From smart storage solutions to specialty appliances, give your kitchen the attention it deserves.

The room is more than just a space to prepare and store food.

Other character-infusing moves include the green lanterns over the island and ticking stripe roman shade.

March and May Kitchen

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Two Visual Comfort & Co. pendants mimic the hood’s brass strapping.

Plenty Of Natural Light

Keep a beautiful space clean and elegant with the right design.

The brass and wood details complete the look and lend a sense of age to the room.

Andrew Howard St Simons Island Kitchen with handpainted tile

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Woven leather stools provide casual seating at the island.

Walk-in Pantry

If we’re dreaming, closets aren’t the only thing that should be walk-in.

This walk-through-stylepantryis directly behind the kitchen for easy access.

Bright kitchen with dark fixtures

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Open Floor Plan

Interact with family and guests while putting the finishing touches on your meal.

Originally, this hardworking, utilitarian sink was intended for tasks that required a deep basin.

The double bowl is useful for simultaneously soaking and washing dishes.

Laura Kay Kitchen

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Two-Drawer Dishwasher (or Two Dishwashers!)

No more dishes in the kitchen sink!

Load one while the other washes, or just run a quick load of glasses.

Idea House 2023 Kitchen

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Two-drawer dishwashers are a favorite in kitchen cleanup and they’re easy to load.

Not interested in two-drawer model?

Add a secondary dishwasher in addition to your existing one for double the dishwashing power.

Lindsey Ellis Beatty kitchen

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Movable Cooking Surface

Akitchen islandon wheels is ideal for cooking and entertaining.

The mobility makes it a great surface for serving appetizers or as an added workspace wherever you need it.

Bonus if it has a second tier for storage.

Kitchen with green cabinets and woods floors and antique table

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Thoughtful Hardware

Splurge on beautiful and user-friendlycabinetry hardware.

The options are endless when it comes to style and finish.

Choose a style and use a combination ofpulls and knobsthroughout the space for added interest.

Lookout Mountain cottage kitchen large island tile covered hood and walls

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Here, the brushed brass compliments the white cabinetry.

Convenient Place For Cookbooks

Display your well-lovedcookbooksby keeping them within arm’s reach.

This shelf is the perfect place to display the colorful ones that you use every day.

Lauren Liess beach cottage outdoor dining

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Complete the bar with a built-in under-counter wine fridge and ice maker.

You have all your hosting needs taken care of, right at your fingertips!

Banks of windows ensure that tons of mood-lifting natural light will fill the space.

Wet Bar in Mack and Staci Vinton Home

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This 8-inch-wide pull-out pantry next to the range is the ideal one-stop spice cabinet.

Without shelves, it can house larger items like cutting boards and baking trays.

Live-In Barista

What’s better than a fresh cup of espresso every morning?

Laura Jenkins Open Concept Kitchen

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Not having to leave your kitchen to find the best one in town.

Unexpected Artwork

The kitchen does not have to be exclusively a utilitarian space.

Paintings and collections hung in unexpected places are cheerful touches that add character and interest to the room.

Taylor Family Home Kitchen

Two Visual Comfort & Co. pendants mimic the custom hood’s brass strapping.Credit:DANE TASHIMA; Styling: PAGE MULLINS

Mount it near the stovetop or on thebacksplashfor ease when it comes to filling large pots.

Fresh Florals Or Foliage

Fresh displays of seasonal flowers add color and energy to a room.

Lean into the season with longer-lasting branches and greenery.

Idea House 2020 Kitchen

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Who doesn’t love an arrangement to brighten up a room?

Pet-Friendly Features

Don’t forget about your furry friends when it comes to designing your dream kitchen!

Add a low-mounted pot filler in a pet-friendly space for convenience.

Home Restorations: Kitchen Hoods

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Consider additional built-in and pull-out features to house pet food, dishes, beds, toys, and more.

2021 Idea House Rear Kitchen/Pantry

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Soft Coastal Color Kitchen

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Black and White galley kitchen

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Dream Kitchen Design Ideas: Two-Drawer Dishwasher or Just Two Dishwashers!

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Subtle Green Shiplap Kitchen

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European Style Kitchen with opening shelving and moving island

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White Kitchen with Green Island and Exposed Brick Wall

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Dream Kitchen Design Ideas: Cookbook Shelf

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2022 Idea House wet bar

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2021 Idea House Kitchen with Painted Floors

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White European Style Kitchen

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Mountain House Kitchen

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Dream Kitchen Design Ideas: Cabinet Storage

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2021 Idea House Scullery Storage

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Specialty Splurges

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2022 Idea House cheery kitchen

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Kid-Friendly Kitchen Renovation

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Gray Kitchen without Upper Cabinets

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Anna Braund Cottage Open Kitchen and Dining Room

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Florida Cracker Style Home Blue and White Kitchen in New Old House

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Adaptive Cottage House Plan Pet Bowl Pot Filler

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