Real life homes

An elegant, open California kitchen; a tiny, colorful basement kitchen in Boston; an antique-industrial kitchen in Atlanta with a huge window. These are just a few of the many kitchens we shared with you this past year — real home kitchens used by real cooks, many of them avid readers of The Kitchn. Every space had a personality and style unique to its cook, which is what we love to see. (That, and great design and organizing ideas!) Here are 15 favorites.

Family plays an important role in a person’s life. A person receives abundant love and care throughout his/her life from the family. On this International Day of families, you can indulge yourself in some activities to stay connected with your family.

First-time homebuyers might overlook some of the smaller things that can really spell trouble down the line. Here are a few things I wished I knew to watch for when making my first home purchase.

Not all exterior renovation projects are created equal. These are the ones that add the most value at resale.

Mar 13, 2013 - A timeless look comes from using black and white to evoke classicism as well as the early 20th century.

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How do you renovate a house with no money? Try these ideas on for size, from acquiring new skills to getting your renovation to pay you back.