The kitchen range is really the heart of your kitchen. Even if you have a lot of other cooking appliances that you use often, like a microwave or crock pot or so on, there's a good chance that most of your cooking centers around the
range. With luxury, professional-style kitchens on the rise, get...
If you do a lot of cooking, I'm willing to bet you have more than a few different kitchen appliances - and I don't just mean your mixer, blender, and juicer. From crock pots to deep friers to rice cookers, there's a whole industry of specialty appliances designed to do one thing well. But recently there's been a pretty awesome backlash against the unitasker, and in its place we're starting to see ...
These days, kitchens are getting bigger, better, more centralized, and more extensive. In fact, as dream kitchens become the entertaining heart of the home, they even become more... professional. I don't know if it's the rising popularity of cooking shows, a growing desire to eat better, a way to save on date night expenses, or what, but people are starting to cook at home more often, both with an...
Kitchen ranges have long been the go-to
cooking appliance in most kitchens. But with the growing popularity of large, luxury, professional style kitchens, that's starting to change. Now, purchasing separate ovens and cooktops is not only a viable option, but also an increas...
In some parts of the world, having a full-sized oven in your kitchen is almost unheard of. But in America - land of casseroles and bake sales - it's not unreasonable to consider that the standard full-sized oven built into your range might not actually be enough. Dual-oven ranges are great for multi-course and make-ahead meals, letting you cook large quantities of food not only at the sam...
With newer kitchens trending more and more toward professional grade cooking appliances - especially large gas ranges - it's more important than ever to have proper ventilation. Ducted range hoods improve indoor air quality, keep kitchens cleaner, and even help lower heating and cooling costs. Of course, not all models are created equal, and there are a few features to look for specifically, but X...
Regular readers of this blog will know that I have something of a love/hate relationship with modern design. As much as I love the sleek, minimalist simplicity of the design, I'm less fond of the stark, almost hands-off feel a very dramatic modern design can have. This tenuous balance is especially evident (to me) in a modern kitchen, where a commercial style can create a very industrial feel that...
Kitchens are increasingly becoming the entertainment hub of the home, and entertaining has become more casual. Instead of formal dining rooms, these days people are turning to
kitchen islands for a place to seat their guests. In fac...
Right now, having an up-to-date kitchen is one of the most desirable features in a home. But getting an open floor plan and all the modern conveniences doesn't come cheap - to say nothing of some of the high end, luxury items you've probably seen on TV. But just because you're on a strict budget doesn't mean you can't improve the way your kitchen looks. In fact, focusing the money you have on a fe...
More often than not, the style of your kitchen will dictate many of the choices you make throughout the room: what kind of cabinet fronts, what type of range, and even what kind of kitchen sink. But some choices are more obvious than others, and some are easier to overlook. It's easy to put a lot of thought, planning, and budgeting into major purchases - like the cabinets, appliances, counters, a...
