Giving space to more statement designs and easy-to-add features, it's a trend you should expect to see a lot of this year.

If you don't have an open area near a window? No worries. Instead, take advantage of the walls and opt for extra-tall, ...

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Credit: Zoë Schulz Credit: Zoë Schulz If you and the people you live with spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you might benefit from a dining nook — a banquette-style setup that wraps around ...

This kitchen was tiny before, then it was expanded to make room for a spacious (and colorful!) dining nook. Credit: Kas Credit: Kas ...

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If there’s one room that feels impossible to keep clean, it’s the kitchen. All day long, people are going in and out, eating, cooking, or simply spending time together. The sheer amount of stuff ...