There is no dearth of advice on how a kitchen should be designed. From the precise height of the cabinets to the colors that do and don't belong together, everyone has their opinion on what's best.

Some design rules are meant to be broken. But some aren't—especially in the kitchen. Kitchens are not only expensive to build and remodel, but they also need to be the most functional room in the home ...

A century of American kitchen design, from the dawn of electricity to the kitchen island. By Rachel Wharton Rachel Wharton spoke to designers, architects, cabinet makers, organizers, historians, and ...