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Consider Recessed Lights

BY: Spike Carlsen

Recessed lights focus light where you need it most. Learn more.

How to Choose Kitchen Appliances

BY: Shelly Haverkamp

Want to have a satisfying relationship with your kitchen appliances? Here’s what to look for in your most important kitchen workhorses.

How to Choose Kitchen Surfaces

BY: Shelly Haverkamp

If your kitchen is the hub of your home life, you're going to need some serious surfaces that can stand up to all the action.

Kitchen Color Trends

BY: Shelly Haverkamp

When you choose colors for your new kitchen, should you go with the latest shades or stick with basic beige?

Kitchen Design

BY: Shelly Haverkamp

What do you want from your kitchen? Before you tackle a major remodel, you’ll want to ask yourself some basic questions about your lifestyle.

Kitchen Lighting Improvements

BY: Allrecipes Staff

There are simple ways to improve kitchen lighting without a lot of hassle, dust, and expense. Here are a few of the easiest, least painful improvements.

The Galley Kitchen

BY: Allrecipes Staff

A well-stocked galley means you have everything on hand when you need it.

The Galley Kitchen: Boat

BY: Emily Brune

Cooking while at sea is part of the adventure.

Track Lighting

BY: Spike Carlsen

Track lighting lets you direct light anywhere you want--get tips for installing it in your kitchen.

Your body and the upper cabinets often block the light from centrally located ceiling fixtures, keeping it from reaching the countertops where you need it most. To avoid working in dim shadows, install lights below the upper cabinets to illuminate those cutting boards and cookbooks.