There are a mind-boggling number of countertop options including concrete, solid surface, natural and engineered stone, glass or ceramic tiles and even cast recycled materials. Whether you are looking for eco friendly materials or something easy to maintain and clean, it’s quite often color and style that are the most influential factors. But what if you could find an option that that delivers on all your wants for a new countertop? More

You are about to take on a substantial renovation project. The kitchen is the most important and valuable room in your home. Shelly McClure, Professional Kitchen Designer and founder of ReDoMyKitchen.com, shares some essential tips to consider before you begin. More

The kitchen is the most functional place in the home. You spend the most active time there. You cook, clean, eat, entertain, build second grade projects, create extraordinary recipes and feed everyone from just you to small armies. After a while, it starts to show signs of wear. The time has come. It's time to update. More

Style is so personal, so special to each individual that it is genuinely intimate. How does one go about figuring out his or her decorating style? Deciding what to express in your home can be difficult. One approach is to decide how you’ll use your space—your kitchen, in this case. Do you have a big family with lots of kids and activities that make your kitchen the epicenter of your home? Do you cook often and need a kitchen that will be easy to clean without fear of bacteria or stains? Do you entertain often and use your kitchen as a showplace? More

It's a common question: what can I do about my small kitchen? Thankfully, one of the best things to do is also one of the easiest and least expensive... paint! A fresh coat of paint, in the right color, can make your small kitchen feel bigger, brighter, and infinitely more personal. Not sure where to start? Need help finding the perfect color? Ask Sherwin-Williams™. They know all about it, and they'll have you painting like a pro in no time... More

Our friends at Amana know that The Kitchn readers are not only passionate about cooking, but you have got an eye for style as well. So, Amana wants to know how you incorporate your personality into your home, especially in the kitchen! Are you mild or spicy? Warm or cool?

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Our friends at Amana know that The Kitchn readers are not only passionate about cooking, but you have got an eye for style as well. So, Amana wants to know how you incorporate your personality into your home, especially in the kitchen! Are you mild or spicy? Warm or cool?

Item: $10,000 and a day with a Sunset design editor
Source: Sunset Magazine

Description: Sunset Magazine’s Dream Kitchen of the West digital design program gives everyone the opportunity to help design the ultimate kitchen. Vote online now for your favorite appliances, finishes, features and colors. The completed kitchen, implementing the most popular choices, will be revealed the week of June 8 on Sunset.com and will be featured in the October issue of Sunset Magazine. Be a part of designing Sunset Magazine's Dream Kitchen of the West for your opportunity to win big... More

Our friends at Amana know that The Kitchn readers are not only passionate about cooking, but you've got an eye for style as well. So, Amana wants to know how you incorporate your personality into your home, especially in the kitchen! Are you mild or spicy? Warm or cool?

No stranger to style themselves, we're glad that Amana wants to hear direct from YOU, so take the survey below and share your thoughts freely. Five survey responders, drawn at random, will win an autographed copy of the Thom Filicia's new book Thom Filicia Style ... More