The food lover requires different appliances, storage and design than the average homeowner.
 
 It is no secret that to design a good kitchen, one should know how to cook. The expanding cultural trend toward healthy eating, exercising and overall well-being has prompted my investigation into how it will affect our homes, kitchens and living in the next decade. After all, sometimes it's just one

While aesthetics and value matter, homeowners are also looking for surfaces that keep the environment in mind. The trend is that they are moving away from countertops made exclusively from finite sources.

While green is still a relatively small percentage of the countertop industry, it will become increasingly important as incentives to build green grow.  Granite and quartz countertops are

When it comes to countertop clutter, there is a fine line between clean and functional. Though clutter can make food prep difficult, completely bare countertops are impractical. Don’t get rid of everything; storing away frequently used small appliances and utensils can turn into a daily headache.

Just as with cabinets, the important rule to remember is that the rules are flexible. You know

Vetrazzo is 100% recycled glass in a resin-free cement binder. Floating blue combines clear bottle glass from curbside recycling programs with "Blue Float" architectural glass.  Vetrazzo has similar physical properties to granite and can be used as a sustainable alternative anywhere natural stone would be used: countertops, vanities, fireplace surrounds, bars, outdoor kitchens, sills, etc.  This

If you are looking to do a complete kitchen remodeling for yourself, or for maximum resale value, don't neglect the kitchen island. Once just a place to pull up some stools so the kids could eat before running to the bus, the island and it's function in the kitchen has changed quite a bit in the last 10 years.

In addition to seating 4 (or more), islands today are used to house "luxury" appliances