If you let it, your kitchen can become crowded, cluttered, and messy. The kitchen is the center of the home and you want to keep it as neat and organized as possible. With that being said, here are five kitchen accessories that you absolutely need to stay on top of things.

When it comes to getting your kitchen designed, there are some kitchen design certification acronyms you may hear that could be confusing. What do they mean and are they important? We’re here to explain them.

Some of the acronyms in the Kitchen and Bath Industry have to do with whether a designer is certified (or not), how many years’ experience they have, how much education they have, as well as their skill level. So yes, they are definitely something you should be aware of.

Below are the most common certifications or titles you will hear and what they tell you. To achieve these certifications, it takes years of experience, a certain level of education and passing grueling tests to prove expertise.

The kids are gone and the kitchen that was once bustling is no longer used in the way it was.  For many of us there is more time to entertain and it is the perfect time for a kitchen renovation. It’s time to have a kitchen that fits your new lifestyle.

Your home may be one of those where it feels like there's an extra wall in your kitchen that’s too far away to be part of your kitchen work zones, but close enough you need to do something with it. There’s always something that can be done that you’ll love. Here are some ideas to help you.

A group of students from 2 universities have put together what they project to be the attributes of the kitchen of the future. Projected for 2025, the characteristics below describe what the study projects our kitchens will be like.

We’ve all seen varied forms of organization in kitchens. Sometimes they have that feel where everything has a place, and it’s put together perfectly. Others feel like a disorganized mess of “put it wherever you can find a place” thinking.

When trying to decide whether you should install rollout shelves or kitchen drawers, it's best to consider your storage needs.

There seems to be a lot of discussion over whether drawers or pullout shelves in base cabinets is best. Both have their advantages and can be used in similar ways. However, each has some limitations and work better for storing some things than others. So how do you know which is the better choice for your upcoming kitchen remodel? 

Bring the outdoors inside your home. While many homeowners across the country enjoy outdoor living areas it may not be practical or even possible in your Chicago area home. With harsh winters and hot muggy summers it might make more sense to bring that outdoor vibe inside and be able to enjoy it year round without worrying about the outside elements. You can have the perfect custom kitchen remodel and still enjoy the outdoor feel by following a few of these simple design tips.

Our kitchens are the center of our day to day living.  With kitchens being more open to other spaces and outdoor living areas they have become a place where we socialize and gather.   It makes sense to want to feel comfortable in a room that  so much activity revolves around.  There are a range of things you can do make your kitchen a more comfortable and accessible for everyone.

Doubling up on cabinets can be a great way for adding extra storage, creating beautiful displays, and maximizing the space in your kitchen.  When done right it can really add to the style of the kitchen, but it is right for your family and lifestyle? Will it help or hinder the function of your kitchen?

Before adding extra cabinets to your kitchen there are a few things you need to consider.  While more cabinet space is great it doesn’t help if it is not accessible and doesn’t serve a purpose. So before doubling up answer the following questions to help you decide if you should double stack cabinets in your kitchen design.