There are a few things I wish I had known before I started my kitchen renovation journey, such as giving myself enough time to create a plan or just trusting my gut a bit more during the process.

To rethink a small but hardworking kitchen in Washington, D.C., designer Melissa Cooley carefully measured every nook for places where she could incorporate space-saving solutions. The results of her ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

It’s a reality of our fragile economy: Many homeowners who dream of the perfect kitchen or master bath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favor of more limited changes. “What’s on everyone’s ...

Designer Kim Armstrong chose a linear layout for this kitchen to avoid "dead corners," where two cabinets meet and create inefficient space. Regan Elizabeth Photography When you’re hungry for a new ...