White appliances are making a big comeback in the kitchen, which isn't surprising when you consider how popular white kitchens are. One reader asked us to round up a few particularly awesome-looking white ranges, which I've done here — all gorgeous and gleaming. Note: the word "awesome" should be taken for its true meaning here, i.e. something that inspires awe, because when you see the prices on these ranges, that's exactly what you'll feel.

More

Last we checked in with my kitchen renovation, we were wrestling IKEA cabinets and installing them with (ahem) sex bolts. (See all the posts about my kitchen renovation so far here.) Now I'd like to take a step back and talk about a process that should be sexy but is actually fraught with confusion, uncertainty, and a lack of resources: Buying kitchen appliances.

Read on to see how we navigated the overwhelming process of buying appliances, and to see what we picked out. I'll talk about how buying a range top can actually save you money, as well as our one amazing Craigslist find!

More

Last week I attended the 2013 Architectural Digest Home Design Show, which is a small trade show featuring a carefully curated selection of home and kitchen brands. It's a fun show to go to for that reason, since you know you'll only see the best of the best. Here are 5 brands that caught my eye:

More

Shopping for kitchen fittings can be overwhelming. Do you want an undermount or a drop-in kitchen sink? Stainless steel or cast iron? Our guides to basic faucet, sink, and range hoods will give you a quick overview of the various styles and designs, so you'll know what you want and what to look for when you start sourcing for your kitchen. More

Are you familiar with the French range maker company La Cornue? If not, allow us to introduce you to something that will inevitably haunt your dreams for the foreseeable future. These showstopping ranges are always the focal point of any kitchen they're in. How could they not be? The design, the colors, the richness and elegance of the whole thing. But at $8,000 a pop, they're clearly not for the budget-inclined. Ah well. It's the stuff dreams are made of. More

While browsing Pinterest for interesting kitchen design ideas, we came across this photo: a kitchen stove set into what looks like a chimney opening. How unusual!
More

Q: I just moved into a rental apartment. When cooking on the stovetop the heat radiates up onto the refrigerator which sits adjacent to the stove. Is there is a magnetic panel product that I can stick on the side of the 'frig to protect it from heat and save on the inconvenience of a fire.

Sent by Jami More

Q: My wife and I have found a house we love, but the owners are taking the stainless steel gas Jenn-Air range/oven combo. Any suggestions on a replacement? Our closing is May 25, so we have some time, but need to get things in order financially soon. We're willing to pay a little extra for quality, but nothing overly expensive.

Sent by Brian More

The standout feature of this recent Tech Tour on Apartment Therapy is undoubtedly the vintage 1950's fire red Chambers stove in the kitchen, made of heavy gauge steel and porcelain enamel. What a beauty! More

BlueStar has always been a source for great-looking and professionally-functioning gas ranges. But now they're introducing a new line of appliances aimed at us - the city cook -that are all a mere 24" wide: More