Unique Cabinetry Install cabinetry around your refrigerator to get a built-in look minus the added expense. Mahogany Island White ceilings, wall tiles, and cabinetry balance the volume of the mahogany island and the deep tones of the walnut hardwood floors. ...

Retro Appeal This homeowner upped the cabinets' charm quotient by tacking lacy organza napkins inside the bottom panes of the glass-front cabinets. An old porcelain sink rests atop porch posts framing a vintage-tablecloth skirt. Mismatched lower cabinets are topped with new butcher-block countertops; one was retrofitted to ...

Save and Splurge A little online bargain hunting helped this kitchen's owner find a less-expensive alternative to the pricey tiles she'd seen in a showroom - from the very same company, Waterworks. "The Viking range was our big splurge," says the homeowner. "But instead of a ...

White, Airy Kitchen The kitchen feels refreshingly open and airy, thanks to the white-and-gray palette and the absence of upper cabinets. The homeowner added a medley of distinctive pulley lights from Europe, and an antique dish rack dated 1865 that was, she says, "the perfect weathered gray." ...

Creative Backsplash Mosaic for the kitchen backsplash lends rustic appeal. Vintage Appeal Mint green glass towel bars keep gay vintage towels within easy reach of the sink. All were antiques-shop finds. Plate Rack Opening up this area allows ...

We've compiled our favorite decorating ideas and tips to help you create your dream kitchen Organized Pantry Utilitarian though it may be, the pantry can be as attractive as any other element in your work space. Careful organization and a few personal touches will make this storage ...

Cement Floors The kitchen floor evokes the look of broken-in leather. To get the effect, the homeowners acid-washed the cement surface. Shelf Life Before the days of built-in cabinetry, most of a household's dry foods, dishes, and linens were kept in a pantry ...