Professional Design Library

Eight Steps to a Safe Kitchen
Safety is priority number one when it comes to designing your brand new kitchen. More building codes cover the kitchen than any other room in the house. That's because so many accidents occur there.

Safety in the Kitchen — Part of Everyday Living
Kitchen safety is as elementary as baking a cake. However, if either is neglected it can turn into a major problem.

Make Your Kitchen or Bathroom Reflect You
Personalizing your kitchen or bathroom can be done many ways. Let's face it — you spend large quantities of time in both rooms, so you should enjoy them to the fullest. The most important thing to remember is that the rooms should reflect you.

Add An Island To "Beef-Up" The Kitchen
Whether you need a second work station, a space from which to serve an informal buffet, or just a place to toss the day's mail, kitchen islands are a popular solution to the lack of kitchen space.

A Look at What's Going on Underfoot
The floors of our kitchens are one aspect of space planning in which the current renaissance of appreciation for arts and crafts can be seen.

Planning a Kitchen for Two Cooks
Family lifestyles have changed in recent years. Gone are the days when one person, typically the female member of the household, shoulders all the cooking responsibilities.

Drawing on Eastern Asian Elements
Taking a look at global design, past and present may offer insights for a new paradigm. Eastern Asian, both Chinese and Japanese, focus on harmony and balance as keys to creating spaces of beauty, health and happiness.

Functional Furniture in the Home
The blending of kitchen function with the character of furniture is all around us. Current lifestyle and design trends, coupled with constantly changing technology, are contributing to this marriage of furniture or a furniture look with the storage, appliances and working centers of the functional kitchen.

Room to Grow and Change
Your kitchen is for now and for later! GE Real Life Design concepts can help you take maximum advantage of this important space over time, or as your personal and family needs change.

The Finishing Touches
Embellish your home to fit your personality. It's your living area, after all. Put the things in it that will make you and your household the most comfortable.

Lighting With Style
Good light helps make any kitchen safe and comfortable. Natural light is important, but think about the places that natural light won't reach or light well. Consider cloudy days, and remember that much of the work will be done in the evenings.

Giving Your Kitchen a Timeless Quality
With good planning and careful attention to the selection of materials, the typical homeowner can develop a kitchen that will last a lifetime; one that will age gracefully and only become more comfortable over time.

A Look At The Latest Color Trends
In each space that you create, bring in color that will express your personality, add interest, impact, and enhance the design.

The Basics
Good design is not simply a matter of attractiveness. It has to acknowledge that people differ in size, age, and ability, and that kitchens are used in a variety of ways.

The Details of Space Planning
To create the best plan for your kitchen, you need to consider all your space requirements. Space planning should be driven by your needs.

Designing with All the Components
Combine cabinetry, flooring, work surfaces and accessories to create the perfect kitchen.