Who: AR-TRE, Italian kitchen maker
What We Noticed: I saw a lot of kitchen furnishings at EuroCucina that seemed to flow or blend into other areas of the house. This was one particularly striking example: A sofa built in to the kitchen island/table. A very interesting concept for small spaces or kitchen-dining combos. What do you think? One more photo below... More

You may sit in a task chair all day at work, but do you know what? Some of them can actually make great home dining chairs, too! They're designed to be ergonomic enough to keep you comfy all day and durable enough to hold up in commercial environments. Take a look at this example: More

Emeco makes classic, simple aluminum chairs and stools that can have long been stylish staples used in many rooms of the house. But Emeco chairs' no-frills cleanability makes them perfect for our favorite room: the kitchen! More

This week I have been showing the special projects I did in my rental kitchen this past year to make it a little more beautiful and functional. I transformed a dark closet into a pantry, and I lightened up the kitchen itself with a good old-fashioned paint job. Now comes the last project, and the one I'm proudest of: A breakfast nook makeover. From dingy camper-style to my favorite spot in the house... read on to see what we did! More

We've had folding chairs on the brain ever since our near-disaster with seating at our last dinner party. We really think investing in a few would be the perfect solution to our problems. And really, folding chairs have come quite a long way since the brown, unpadded, hard-backed ones of our childhood. More

A few weeks ago we talked about chairs in the kitchen — we love being able to pull up a hospitable seat for a guest! But some kitchens don't need chairs because they already have more substantial seating built in: Benches and booths! Here's a look at a few examples of built-in kitchen seating in real homes. More

Aside from the dining table (if it lives in the kitchen) or a breakfast bar with high stools, the kitchen isn't usually a place where we think about sitting. It's more about standing, moving, bending, and cooking! But we noticed that quite a few kitchens in recent tours have found a spot for a stool or chair — a little corner where a friend can sit down and chat with the cook. Here's a look back at ten nice seating options we've noticed. More