D esigning a more compact space comes with challenges, and one of the most common questions is what's the best layout for a small kitchen. You still need the same appliances as a large kitchen, so ...

"A common mistake when designing a kitchen is focusing on aesthetics without considering the practicality of the layout," says Sinead Trainor, kitchen category manager at LochAnna Kitchens.

Designers Nicole and Matthew Bordignon discuss how you can avoid making common mistakes when designing the kitchen of your dreams.

No matter how you want to create extra space, countertops adapt seamlessly to these new layouts, offering flexibility, whether larger, smaller, or repositioned. 3. Designing functional kitchen islands ...