Articles by Jeannie Matteucci

A warm neutral kitchen is the goal of so many homeowners right now that designer Kirby Foster Hurd is betting the look will appeal to future homebuyers as well. She channeled the style in this Arcadia, Oklahoma, kitchen, which is part of a new spec ho…

A kitchen island can give homeowners more work surface, extra storage, a spot for casual meals and improved traffic flow. But one island design does not fit all. For inspiration on catchy island colors, interesting shapes and clever seating arrangemen…

When designer Jenni Jacobs first walked into her clients’ 1980s post-and-beam home, she was impressed. “I could tell these owners had great taste,” she says. “They had updated the rest of the home in a light and airy contemporary style, so this kitche…

As a busy professional in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, this homeowner had met her share of interesting characters. But the confusing layout, odd fixtures and offbeat colors in her 1928 Spanish bungalow bathroom weren’t exactly plucked from…

Adding a built-in banquette or bench with a table is a wonderful way to create an eat-in kitchen for almost any floor plan. These welcoming spots make a kitchen feel more cozy and encourage casual conversation and meals. For inspiration, check out the…

A low curb provides a safe entry into a shower. It keeps water from escaping and helps a bathroom feel open and spacious. A low-curb, or walk-in, shower can also be a budget-friendly alternative to a fully curbless design. Check out this roundup of st…

When Mom comes over, you want to ensure your home is looking its best. So in preparation for having her mom move into their updated in-law suite, this homeowner and her husband set out to make the basic and boring 45-square-foot bathroom something Mom…

When a kitchen feels cluttered and chaotic, chances are a lack of proper cabinet storage is to blame. Luckily there are numerous impressive and helpful storage solutions out there. From cabinet rollouts and pullouts to lift-ups and lift-outs, this rou…

These young parents of three kids loved the location of their Queen Creek, Arizona, home. Its aesthetics? Not so much. The basic colors and finishes — beige floor tile, standard brown cabinets, plain gray walls — didn’t fit the lively look they had in…

Integrated coffee and beverage stations are a popular feature for kitchens. These drink hubs keep supplies readily available to family members and guests so they can fix a coffee or cocktail without getting in the way of a cook in the main kitchen are…