Kitchens

Here's a quick way to hide wires inside cabinetsby Rex Alexander

Increased access and creative cabinetry let a small kitchen live bigby Jean Stoffer

Six small boxes joined behind a simple face frame exploit a shallow spaceby Nancy Hiller

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

An inside look at which construction details are most durable, what hardware is worth paying for, and why inside corners don’t have to be dead zonesby Scott Gibson

Wrapping a center stair with cabinets cleared the way for a sociable new kitchen with a breathtaking backdropby Shawn Sweeney

and slip into something comfortable every day

For informal meals or intimate dinners, there’s an eating nook that fits your kitchen and suits your familyby Roe A. Osborn

Make your life easier with the flexibility of custom-built cabinets and adjustable shelvesby Chris Baumeister

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

Built for a serious brewmaster, this kitchen island keeps beer cold and at the ready

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

Open up the space, add smart lighting and sharp design, then, watch a humdrum house become a real humdingerby Nancy McCoy, Peter Judge

Seven creative cabinetmakers show what a small shop can do that a cabinet factory can'tby Charles Bickford

Relocating a detached garage adds privacy to the backyard and makes room for a bigger kitchenby Michael De Biasse

Masterfully tailored to their spaces, these kitchen workstations designed by Johnny Grey show how to combine utility with panacheby Johnny Grey

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

by Kenny Eident

A smart design, a few jigs, and some tactical advice will maximize output and minimize mistakesby Sven Hanson