Want to do something truly eye-catching in your kitchen? How about a giant Union Jack painted on the wall? In a more subtle color palette, of course. More

There's something immediately arresting about herringbone floors, don't you think? A classic design, it goes well in both modern and traditional kitchens depending on the material used. Wood, tile, brick—we've seen it all, and it all works. What do you think? More

In 2011 Toronto architect John Tong bought an old back alley dairy and turned it into a home. By "hacking Ikea shelves, repurposing his boutique-hotel designs, and scooping vintage treasures from the trash and the auction block" he turned the industrial building into a fun playhouse for his kids. The "rough-and-ready" kitchen, made with reclaimed wood cladding, is open to the rest of the home to encourage the whole family to hang out together. It's relaxed and functional.
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Generally, when we see homework stations in kitchens, they're at low desk surfaces squeezed into a corner or way off to the side. Not so in this Madison, WI kitchen remodel. There's a place to do homework right in the thick of things, without being in the way. More

And...kapow! This kitchen island might as well have a comic strip bubble above it, because that's how that tangerine affects the space. It's a shot of energy, a juiced rush of color and fun. See another photo below:

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Did you catch Heather and Dave's eclectic House Tour over on Apartment Therapy? It's definitely worth checking out—a truly unique home, full of varying textures, patterns, and colors. The kitchen may be the best part, though. Check out that wallpaper! See more photos below: More

Textile designer Rachel Craven's Los Angeles home is an ode to her craft. Everywhere you look you see the evidence of her handiwork: the handmade linens and curtains, the accessories and artwork she obtained by bartering with other creatives. The home is cozy and warm, a little "bi-coastal beatnik" as she described it in this Apartment Therapy House Tour. The kitchen is particularly homey, with its vintage Wedgewood stove, packed pantry, and shelves of linens, china, and ceramics. More

You've probably heard it a million times, but it bears repeating: paint is the cheapest, quickest way to give your kitchen a major makeover—especially if applied strategically and in a wow-me color. Imagine for a moment what this kitchen would look like without the orange wall: pale, pastel, a little bland. But the orange wall adds a dramatic focal point, and gives the room vibrancy and life. What do you think? More

Rebekah Carey McNall's sweet cottage kitchen in Oakland, California has tons of personality. The kitchen retains a lot of the original 1920's detailing, made all the more charming because of the colorful accessories dotting the space: a yellow vintage shelf, a 1940's rooster tin, and gorgeous vintage glassware from the 60's (bought in France). More

Alan's Hollywood Hills home is a dream: fantastic view, an office with a fireplace, a speakeasy (yes!), and a newly remodeled kitchen with an oh-so-pretty blue backslash. See more photos below: More