kitchen with dark green lower cabinets, light wood countertops, apron front white sink, polished nickel accents, exposed gray brick, and soft mustard yellow walls with open shelving© Ana Maria ...

Architectural-grade soapstone, called Steatite, is used for countertops and sinks. It has a lower talc content and is harder than artist-grade soapstone, which is used for carving.

The era of the "super kitchen'' has arrived, say interior designers and trend-watchers: People are building or remodeling kitchens that include work and entertainment space, too.

If you have your heart set on making a country kitchen, then you need to pick only the best from these country kitchen design ...