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What to Know When Buying Kitchen Cabinetry

You might find that options are confusing, and that quality and pricing are all over the map. Here we’ll cover the basic categories of new cabinets—and help explain why custom or limited custom could be the right fit for your home.

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Colonial Kitchen Motifs

The 20th-century architect Royal Barry Wills was intrigued by the scale and details of early New England houses. Those he designed were not replicas, however; they had to accommodate indoor plumbing, closets, central heat, and an electric kitchen. Some of his commissions emphasize Colonial-era authenticity while others are a lightened, Colonial Revival interpretation. The same is true of the diverse yet period-inspired kitchens shown on these pages.

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A New Kitchen with a Preservation Ethic

Before 1994, when she fell in love with and bought this house, Sarah Blank hadn’t heard of Royal Barry Wills. Then she learned that the Cape, built in 1957, in New Canaan, Connecticut, was typical of the work of the famous Colonial Revival architect who was a prolific designer as well as America’s best-selling architectural writer.

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Video: A History of Kitchens with Brent Hull

In this video, you will learn how about kitchens evolved from a work space to a family space.

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Tips For Designing a Victorian Bath

If your house dates to about 1900 or earlier, a Victorian-inspired—or fancier Victorian Revival— bathroom are appropriate options.

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An Arts & Crafts Inspired Kitchen Makeover

Leaded glass, an antique iron fireback, and a pop of colorful art tile give a custom look to an affordable kitchen designed around ready-made cabinets in a period-inspired design.

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Remodeling a Kitchen in a Pennsylvania Stone Farmhouse

A bold and insightful renovation put the Colonial kitchen back in its original location, and made the room fit this 18th Century stone farmhouse.

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A Redesigned Bathroom in a 1922 Prairie-Style House

In a Prairie-style house, the bland 1980s bath is redesigned for comfort, and with a 1920s vibe.

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Remodeling a 1925 Prairie-Style Kitchen

Family furniture and a motif from the house add personality to a light-filled kitchen.

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Renovating a Craftsman Kitchen

Using original bits and vintage pieces, making this Craftsman kitchen functional was a high priority.

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New Kitchen for an Old House

The wallpaper’s Aesthetic Movement or British Arts & Crafts pattern ideally suits this 1903 American Queen Anne House.

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Wallpaper in the Kitchen

These days you can use wallpaper in the kitchen, bath, and laundry.

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Lowcountry Kitchen

The home’s original architect is called upon to update the Lowcountry kitchen to suit a new family.

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Interior Designer Courtnay Daniels’ Kitchen Trends

Interior designer Courtnay Daniels eschews trends in her own kitchen for memory making.

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A Compatible Kitchen Design

The new compatible kitchen is flooded with sunlight.

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New Kitchen in a Sears House

An architect’s update of a simple classic Sears house shows exemplary modesty.