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It used to be that a kitchen was a room for cooking and a bath was a place for cleaning up. Not anymore. These two rooms have become among the most popular areas in the home and for good reason.

		Backsplash Basics Kitchen backsplashes are more than just protection from the splish and splash of everyday kitchen use; they're also opportunities for creativity. Because there are no hard-and-fast rules governing backsplashes, let your imagination be your guide. Read more...

		The Laundry Room, Like Rodney Dangerfield, Needs Respect The laundry is the Rodney Dangerfield room of most floor plans. Tucked into a leftover corner, it is almost never big enough to accommodate its designated function, perhaps because the designer has never performed this essential household task. Read more...

		What Is Good Kitchen Design? If the kitchen in your new house is not well laid out and there's not enough counter space or cabinets, you will hate it every day you live there, even if everything looks terrific. Read more...

		Your New Kitchen: Convenience or Practicality? Everyone has a "must-have" list for their dream kitchen. Unfortunately, some of these items must come at the expense of others. Read more...

		That Fabulous Kitchen: Is It Functional? Every homebuilder knows that a gorgeous kitchen will sell a house, but sometimes fabulous kitchens can be impossible to work in. Read more...