Backsplashes and Countertops

A baking station that rolls out only when neededby Roc Caivano

Challenged by a tight budget, a contracting couple finds five affordable ways to gain luxury, convenience, and spaceby Sarah Shideler

Dressed to chill, this diner-style kitchen is equally suited to convenient cooking, casual dining, and serious hanging outby Greg Brooks

Stone countertops too chilly for you? Radiant-heat mats built beneath them can fight off the cold.by Kurt Lavenson

Links to manufacturers' Web sites mentioned in Fine Homebuilding's Kitchens & Baths 2006 issueby Fine Homebuilding Editors

Six basic ingredients blended in different proportions yield a variety of sweet solutionsby Daniel S. Morrison

When a family likes to prepare meals together, happiness is having the space to work without getting in one another's wayby David Edrington

Two remodeled bathrooms showcase strategies that make small spaces feel roomy, without big changesby Russell Hamlet

Open up the ceiling, rearrange the plan, and this kitchen feels a lot bigger without adding much floor spaceby Warren Lloyd

A bright new kitchen blooms from an inspired mix of light, space, and materialsby Rick Proppe

Two steps up, this kitchen overlooks the party and hides the clutterby Christopher Simmonds

An 1880s porch becomes a kitchen inspired by salvaged boards and Victorian-era cabinetryby Scott McBride

Removing a wall and adding an island improve traffic flow and storage space in a Craftsman-style kitchenby Linder Jones

Elements from different eras combine for a comfortable kitchen that looks like it evolved over the past 120 yearsby Carolyn Murray

In this excerpt from Build Like a Pro: Remodeling a Kitchen, designer and builder Sam Clark shares 5 key concepts to help you find the best configuration for cabinets, counters and appliances.by Sam Clark

As the old saying goes, "No matter where I serve my guests, they like the kitchen best"by Christopher Larson

A no-frills fix-up creates a bright, efficient workspace for less than $1,800 in fixtures, materials and appliancesby Scott Gibson

Getting a durable kitchen work surface starts with careful form work and the right concreteby Rex Alexander

One architect's rules for successfully integrating cabinets, shelves, desks and counters into the rooms they serveby Louis Mackall