Author(s): Chris Peterson

House & Home

DIVThe kitchen: command center of the home, headquarters for all things edible, family-member traffic funnel. Whether youâre a bachelor or bachelorette in a small starter home or part of a larger family, if this isnât the most-used room in your house, you must not be home very often. In the kitchen, functionality and aesthetics go hand-in-hand; the mood is just as important as the machinery, and if youâre looking to capitalize on the space in your homeâno matter how big or smallâyouâre going to need a few pointers. Fortunately, in Kitchen Ideas You Can Use, our home DIY expert Chris Peterson gives you a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of all the kitchen essentials: cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, wall treatments, storage, islands, eat-in areas, lighting, and ventilation. Kitchen remodeling is normally the most expensive home improvement project. But with over 300 inspiring photographs, Petersonâs straightforward insights, and our attention to the latest trends from professional designers, you can skip the cost of hiring a professional and craft your own kitchenâyour own way. From choosing between traditional and induction cooktops to drawing up the most efficient layout scheme and landing on that perfect backsplash, Kitchen Ideas You Can Use might finally be the one thing in your house more useful than the microwave./div