Open kitchens are popular but don't work for everyone. Discover ways to modify your kitchen layout for a functional space.

An open kitchen with an island and the barstool in the center - Wirestock/Getty Images Open-concept kitchens have this magical feel to them. They seem ideal for entertaining guests, keeping an eye on ...

Open concept floor plans were in style for a long time because of the convenience and simplicity they offer. But modern trends are moving in a new direction.

Love them or hate them, open plan layouts are now the default choice. Knocking down internal walls to make way for more light, more space, and a better flow is almost always a good idea. Once confined ...

While kitchens are a hot spot to gather during parties today, most pre-1940s homeowners would have shuddered at welcoming guests into the cooking area. Kitchens were relegated to the back of the house ...

When Louise and Graham Foxton moved into their new home, a detached Edwardian house, the kitchen was cramped and disjointed, ...

Open-plan kitchens are undeniably popular, but have been falling out of fashion in recent years. While open spaces promote togetherness by combining the hub of the house with adjacent living and/or ...