We've all been there, coming home to a new magazine subscription with pictures that make your house feel inadequate to your own. Don't fret but also don't whip out your utility belt just yet, doing your homework before starting a project will greatly help you avoid any slip ups. Anytime you rush something out of impulse [...] More

While good lighting can enhance any room, it’s particularly helpful in the kitchen. Poor lighting can make it difficult to navigate or work in your kitchen. It can also be dangerous, especially if you’re using sharp utensils, handling portable appliances, or working near flames or hot surfaces. If you’re eating or entertaining in your kitchen, [...] More

While browsing some cool designer kitchens, we came across this little gem - a simple change to the shape of bookshelves that produces a dynamic effect, making what could have been a boring piece of furniture into a design statement that reminds one of a Formula 1 racecar. The Valcucine Riciclantica kitchen is a design-conscious as well [...] More

In the dining area of this contemporary kitchen built by Greenbelt Homes in Austin, TX, the wine glasses are stored in a wall nook that places them within easy reach - and looks good doing it. A deceptively simple change to the traditional shelf layout results in an exciting, updated look that adds to the [...] More

The “Magnus” professional-style designer range hood model from the Italian manufacturer Futuro Futuro is a high-performance kitchen ventilation solution. The dual filters panels (1 horizontal + 1 vertical) create an extended capture area that’s perfect for high-volume cooking. Like all other Futuro Futuro kitchen range hoods, the “Magnus” series hoods are made from highest-grade AISI 304 [...] More

The "Streamline" model range hood offers an ultra-sleek design with a unique "accent light" feature. Turning on the work light also illuminates the "accent light" strip on the side, making the hood look even thinner, and adding a cool visual effect. Image courtesy of Appliance World. With locations in Huntington and Oyster Bay, Appliance World [...] More

Quite simply, the coolest custom range hood enclosure we've seen in a while! For a custom kitchen ventilation solution, combine 1 "insert/liner" type range hood (source links below), a large dose of creativity, and a dash of boldness. Result: a completely unique look that transforms a kitchen necessity into a work of art. Photo credit: [...] More

The tubular shape of the "Jupiter" model has been a mainstay of Futuro Futuro's innovative product lineup. The sleek design is a popular choice for many modern and contemporary kitchens, where a traditional boxy range hood would be unthinkable. For the 2013 model year, Futuro Futuro introduces a white enamel version of this popular design [...] More

Sleek and stylish, the “Jupiter” designer range hood from Futuro Futuro offers a powerful kitchen ventilation solution inside a 14″ diameter stainless-steel tube. Made in Italy from the highest-grade AISI 304 stainless steel, the “Jupiter” is equipped with a powerful yet quiet 940-CFM blower. To accommodate a variety of cooking situation, it offers 4 selectable speeds, as well as [...] More