Kitchens
Choosing the Right Countertops and Kitchen Surfaces
We break down each of the main countertop choices for you. Counter intelligence made simple.
Grow Your Own
Cultivate fresh microgreens in your kitchen so you’ll actually use them
Efficient and Functional
Get in the kitchen design zone with Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers.
Outdoor Living
Alfresco food and fun: Bring the inside out with Torrey Pines Landscape Company
Remodeling Like a Pro
The best renovation tips revealed by NKBA kitchen designers
Lighting Design
Partner Content: Illumination, simplified. Consider these four elements when selecting fixtures for your kitchen and dining areas
Meet the Winners of the 2019 NKBA San Diego Star Design Awards
The annual NKBA San Diego Star Design awards celebrate kitchen and bathroom design in San Diego
Timeless Elements
Partner Content: Keep it classic with Design Studio West
Easy Cleaning
Partner Content: Take the dirty work off your plate
Perfectly Cooked
Partner Content: Put an end to overcooking with Signature Kitchens Suite ranges at Expressions Home Gallery (plus: a sous vide steak recipe)
Tuscan Style, Contemporary Beat
An Old World-style home gets a harmonious overhaul with touches of contemporary minimalism and modern farmhouse
Meet the 2019 Kitchens of the Year Readers' Choice Winner
Coastal forests and a long-distance design turn a San Diego tract kitchen into something fresh
Kitchens of the Year 2019: From the Heart
A small but mighty award-winning kitchen has a lot of heart (and a little rose gold)
8 Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
Tricks of the trade for keeping your summer green
Kitchens of the Year 2019: Sweet Serendipity
"The shelving detail on the backsplash is killer." — Judge Maegan Swabb
Preservation Makes Perfect
Homeowners honor their home's past in an eclectic Spanish hacienda
Kitchens of the Year 2019: DIY and Lots of Light
A DIY design and a lot of windows make this winning kitchen light and breezy.
Kitchens of the Year 2019: From Poland—and Italy—with Love
"A traditional kitchen with a twist." — judge Salomon Daniel
Why, Where and How to Buy a Vintage Stove
Here's the retro rundown from a San Diego vintage stove expert
Kitchens of the Year 2019: A Golden Age
"I picture myself in a posh Manhattan penthouse in this kitchen." — judge Melisse Mossy
Trends to Try: Waterfall Countertops
Waterfall islands and counters add sleek appeal to any space
A Coastal Family-Friendly Remodel for a Dad and His Kids
A La Jolla home changes for a family of three in transition
Kitchen Remodel: What’s it Cost?
The facts and figures that go along with updating the cook’s space
5 Ways to Update Your Kitchen This Weekend
Tips to invite earthy colors, different materials & fixtures from outside into your space
