Jackie and Sam's DC home is a mix-and-match of different styles that somehow all work together! From "curious kitchen accoutrements" to pig knick knacks, the result is an elegant home full of color, texture, gourmandise and art. The kitchen is small, but cozy, with a lovely shimmery green backsplash. And the dining room? Covered in toile wallpaper! See more photos below:

If someone were to take the doors off all your kitchen cabinets and snap a photo, what would that image say about you? That's what Dutch photographer Erik Klein Wolterink explores in Kitchen Portraits, a photography project and the subject of his new book by the same name. 

If you need extra storage in your kitchen, it doesn't get much simpler than a basic wire shelving unit. You can find tall units for around $60 at Home Depot, and with five or more shelves per unit, that's plenty of space to work with. But if you've always thought they were better suited for storing, say, golf bags out in the garage, then these photos may surprise you. Wire shelves in the kitchen can be both practical and stylish! See a few more examples below:

The striped wood floor is such a striking element in this dark, moody kitchen. Love the look? Want to emulate some of it in your own kitchen? Here are sources to help you get the look. (Fill in the blanks in the comments!)

Kitchn reader Stephanie recently sent us her budget kitchen remodel, and we were so impressed we had to share it with you. Although she did have natural light coming through the skylight, her 'before' kitchen was a little dull and colorless, and certainly not the space she'd imagined! So, with a budget of under $4000, she completely transformed it into a warm, welcoming place. See the 'After' photos below:

"I can never have enough Pyrex or Japanese lacquer boxes," says Kirsten in this recent Apartment Therapy House Tour. But why would she limit herself, when the resulting display in her kitchen is so wonderfully fun and cheerful? See more photos below:

If you followed along with Faith's kitchen renovation, you already know about Semihandmade, the LA-based company that makes custom fronts to fit IKEA kitchens. She said ordering from them was "the single best decision" she made through her entire kitchen renovation process. High praise indeed! If you're new to this company, here's what you need to know:

It's Monday, folks, and once again I'm talking about color. I know, I know — it's been on my mind a lot lately. But spring is blooming, and color is inescapable right now. So for today's color question, I bring you this: would you ever paint your kitchen door in a different color? Preferably something bold and bright, like a shocking red or a glowing, golden yellow? 

I know: open shelving is a little contentious. Some love it, while others decry it as a messy grease-and-dust magnet. That may be true in certain cases, but there's something very appealing (at least to me) about floor-to-ceiling versions, in particular, as opposed to one or two shelves hung above the sink. Here's why:

Would you ever have multi-colored cabinets in your kitchen? It's definitely a bold choice, and requires a sense of whimsy, a little adventure, and someone who is very comfortable with color. In the right space, I think it's fun and enlivening. What do you think? See more photos below: