"Step-Saving Kitchen" is an instructional film from 1949 that showcases modern kitchen design principles aimed at improving efficiency for homemakers. It emphasizes the importance of work ...

Cons. While L-shaped islands may be larger and provide more prep space, they aren’t exactly open-concept. They can chop up your kitchen design, which can hamper efficiency during meal prep.

When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, there are many decisions to be made – but before you start brainstorming colour palettes, hardware and lighting options, you’ll want to nail the kitchen ...