Questioning conventional wisdom can lead to a more functional, beautiful space.

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. They say the kitchen is the “heart of the home,” but when it comes to ...

An architect at a desk full of materials and models draws a kitchen floor plan on paper. - Dacharlie/Getty Images Whether you're redesigning an existing kitchen or creating one from scratch for a new ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A green kitchen feels like a breath of fresh air — equal parts stylish and grounding. Softer shades create a calm, airy backdrop, while darker ...

The latest trend in kitchen renovation and design is to keep key parts of the kitchen—including appliances and storage—under ...

Dueling sides often make for a more compelling story. Protagonist versus antagonist. Aesthetics versus function. Inside a glass pavilion situated on the verdant grounds of Villa Necchi Campiglio in ...

Danielle Balanis, the founder of Danielle Balanis Design in Birmingham, Alabama, repurposed brightly patterned Schumacher curtains that had once lived in the homeowner’s downtown Birmingham bar, ...