A large pantry does not necessarily provide good storage. In fact, some of the most frustrating pantries have considerable square footage. Shelves are too deep, food disappears behind other food, small appliances occupy the floor, bulk purchases become difficult to find, and valuable wall space is used inefficiently. The problem is usually not a lack […]

For homeowners planning a large kitchen, one of the most useful questions may be what should not go in the main kitchen. Coffee equipment, countertop appliances, dirty dishes, grocery overflow, food preparation, catering supplies and small appliances all require space. Accommodating every one of these functions in the primary kitchen can result in an enormous

European kitchens are frequently recognized by their clean lines, integrated appliances, restrained material palettes, and highly organized cabinetry. Yet the term “European kitchen” is often used so broadly that it can be difficult for homeowners to determine what it actually means. Is European cabinetry simply modern cabinetry? Does it need to be manufactured in Europe?

When homeowners begin comparing kitchen cabinetry, the terminology can be surprisingly unclear. Cabinets may be described as stock, semi-custom, custom, made-to-order, European, bespoke, or premium, yet those descriptions do not always explain what is actually different about the product. The distinction between custom and semi-custom kitchen cabinets is particularly important because both can produce attractive