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The biggest design decision of my DIY kitchen renovation wasn’t the color scheme or choosing materials. It was whether or not to ditch my upper cabinets and replace them with open shelving. My husband ...

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The kitchen is traditionally thought of as the heart of the home, but if yours is an open kitchen with a connecting dining area and/or family room, that sentiment rings especially true. As such, it's ...

Try a broken-plan layout to create zones in an open-concept space while maintaining an airy feel. Create an invisible kitchen with concealed cabinetry for major appliances and fixtures that disappears ...