Manitou Lodge is a modern cottage retreat conceived for a family that loves to entertain, cook, and eat by Prototype Design Lab, located at Lake Manitou, Ontario, Canada. The brief was to plan for a lifestyle based around the kitchen — the centerpiece of the home. Description of the project from the architects: They enjoy sharing their cooking passion […]

Now that we have started a brand new year, many people are looking into attractive and creative design ideas to help spruce up their homes. Scouring the Internet for kitchen design tips and inspiration is a great idea, but all you can do is be dependent on the budget that you have. By altering a few things […]

We have gone through our most popular Kitchen pins on Pinterest, and we are showcasing the most re-pinned kitchens we featured here on 1 Kindesign for 2014.

The kitchen is one of the most popular rooms in the home, as its where many of us spend a lot of time. We cook, dine and socialize with our friends and family in the kitchen – so it’s important that it looks good and is as convenient to use as possible. This makes it […]

Creating a rustic kitchen in a mountain home provides comfort and coziness that seems to warm up the brisk air from the surrounding outdoor environment. Worn, distressed, and rough-hewn, are not typically the first words that come to mind when we think of kitchens today. While crisp white cabinets, polished nickel hardware, and beautiful marble […]

When it comes to a beautiful classic backsplash, nothing beats decorating with a traditional subway tile, a staple for any kitchen design. Subway tiles can make cleaning up kitchen messes an effortless task, plus there is a such a wide variety to select from, turning an ordinary kitchen and into an extraordinary kitchen. One thing […]

Black and white kitchens are a gorgeous color trend that will never fade; they are classic and timeless and can be used in any decorating scheme. The kitchen is more than simply just a space for cooking and eating, it is the heart of the home, where all the activity in the home takes place. […]

Traditional style kitchens are defined by their intriguing details and embellishments, adding character and charm while still creating function, storage and plenty of style.

When it comes to selecting the perfect kitchen design for your home, you need to know exactly what functions will meet your needs — whether it be a luxurious space for entertaining or an efficient space for cooking. For many the kitchen is the center of the home, where family gather round after school, or […]

A popular trend for decorating kitchens are crisp, pristine white dream kitchens showcasing gleaming marble counters and beautiful glistening backsplashes.