Backsplashes and Countertops

Know when to splurge, where to save, and what not to do: Six case studies show you howby Paul DeGroot

A materials survey of countertops covering stainless steel, zinc, pewter, copper, and bronzeby Nena Donovan Levine

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

Finding a home for the fridge was the key to designing a tiny kitchen for serious cookingby Dana Moore

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

Nine years later and still married, a cheapskate editor finally completes his kitchen with a mix of recycled materialsby Charles Miller

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

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

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

The right tile in the right place can make or break the look as well as the function of your kitchenby Lane Meehan