The kitchen is not just for cooking anymore. For most people, it's where the majority of their time is spent, sharing meals, doing family projects, and entertaining. And, as it turns out, it's the place where some are storing their book collections.

• Keeping Books in the Kitchen
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Years later, we are still fans of Julia Child's pegboard full of pots and pans: it's practical for small spaces, and keeps your cooking tools at an arm's reach. For those of you who are thinking of building your own, check out these great examples...

• Pegboard Inspiration
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Dabney has been documenting the renovation of what she dubs "the world's ugliest condo". Today she reveals the fresh, renovated kitchen...

• Kitchen Renovation Reveal
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Tired of white, gray, and steel kitchens? If you just want to take a visual vacation and walk on the wild side of kitchen design, we've pulled together ten tantalizing kitchens that will brighten your day.

• 10 Vibrant Kitchens
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Could a new kitchen look be as easy as changing your kitchen storage style? If the way you've organized your kitchen's wares was instinctual -- you just started with what you know -- then it might be time to reevaluate.

• Change Up Your Storage
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We've seen many DIY projects featuring corks, but the effect is often shabby chic or country kitchen. This DIY cork trivet is simple, easy and would fit in with a more minimalist look.

• DIY Cork Trivet
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Of all the wonders I saw last week in Tuscany, perhaps the strangest was a courtyard full of blue-painted citrus trees. It is truly the mark of a beautiful landscape that something that might look tacky in the city seemed just-right...

• Painting Citrus Trees
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From deep charcoal to dusty white, gray is a versatile option for color in the kitchen. It's a refreshing take on neutral that's slightly off the beaten path for kitchen colors and can be taken to a level of dramatic sexiness, if you so desire...

• Grey Kitchens
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Here's a great example of how paint and new cabinet hardware can easily and inexpensively upgrade a kitchen. Now the room looks bright and brand new -- with a budget of only $1000.

• Dated Kitchen Goes White
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You can find many useful cooking gadgets and doodads, but a handmade wood cutting board makes for a beautiful and purposeful kitchen accessory.

• Handmade Cutting Boards
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