One of the easiest ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle is to start cooking for yourself. The more you learn about food and what it does to your body, the more likely you'll lean toward fresh, whole foods. And while getting into the kitchen can seem like a feat at first, having the right arsenal of tools will make every meal a cinch to whip up. Here are our picks for the appliances, gadgets, and Read more

Each Spring, I get an urge to freshen the rooms I spend the most time in. Still, with the distraction of light-filled afternoons that stretch into leisurely evenings, the thought of tackling more time-consuming DIY projects isn't as appealing as it was during the Winter months. This week, I'm looking to rooms that have simple, turnkey solutions for updating decor. While some of them involve a bit Read more

The time has come to clean out our pantries, attack our spice racks, and throw out old resealable plastic containers. Yes, Spring cleaning has arrived. The good news is that once we're finished, we will all be left with sparkly clean and efficient kitchens that are ready to churn out delicious eats. It always feels better to cook in a kitchen that is visually inspiring and well appointed, and a Read more

Thanks to a range of cooking devices, piles of tiny measuring tools, plus tough-to-stack pots and pans, the kitchen can be a difficult room to organize. Still, with a few quick tricks and some smart furniture shopping, it's possible to maximize the space and make food preparation an easier task. Struggling to tidy up your cooking area? Get inspired by these 10 clever tips for kitchen Read more

If you're looking to spruce up your kitchen but aren't ready to commit to a costly renovation, consider transforming it with easy styling tips instead. It's possible to have a functional kitchen that still feels like an extension of your personal style. The key is to incorporate decorative details just as you would for any other room in a house. Keep reading to discover some of my favorite tips Read more

MARCH, San Francisco's newly remodeled home goods store, merges airy modernism with utilitarian craftsmanship for a space that has local foodies and designophiles in a tizzy. The lovely wares for the kitchen, pantry, and table, some of which are created exclusively for MARCH, aren't the only things this space sells. Even more covet-inducing is the irresistible aesthetic. Flooded in natural light Read more

When designing a dream kitchen, allot ample room for a kitchen island. A good kitchen island increases your prepping area, gives you more storage space, and also adds a handsome furniture element to the room. We've rounded up five beautifully designed kitchen islands to show what's good, better, and best on the market today. Read more

There are plenty of geeky kitchen gadgets available to help you spice things up in the galley, but who can resist robots? These bot-inspired kitchen gadgets and accessories are bound to make you smile while you chop, flavor, and bake your way full. Read more

The iPad is a great tool for reading, surfing the web on the go, and doodling, but it's also a handy tool for cooking. Don't be afraid to take your iPad into the kitchen — grab up some of these tools and apps instead! Read more

An easy way to inspire someone in the kitchen is to give them a cookbook they'll love. If you're a geek, that means cooking up the kinds of things you'd find in sci-fi, comic books, and fantasy novels. Read more