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. As the new year begins, you may be thinking about refreshing your ...

Though watching home renovation shows depicting near-instant transformations is certainly satisfying to a degree, figuring out how to actually design a kitchen yourself is another story. Renovation ...

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but over the years it has evolved to also become the remote workplace, wet bar, dining room, and more—often all at the same time. As homeowners’ demands for ...

Designing a custom kitchen or renovating an existing one to suit your needs requires a lot of forethought. It's easy to jump at the opportunity to let your inner designer shine, but when it comes to ...

Nothing brings you more regret than walking into your newly designed home and being faced with reminders of your kitchen design mistakes. Not only does it fall flat from a style perspective, but it's ...