Forget the Open Floor Plan--It's Time to Bring Back Walls

  The area under any sink is already cramped, but   kitchen sink cabinets   pose one of the greatest home storage challenges. Between water supply pipes, the garbage disposal, and   water filtration system , there's not much room left for storage. Chances are, your   under-the-sink storage area   is stuffed with, well, stuff. And while it's smart to store daily use items there, there are several things you should not store under   the kitchen sink . It's a smart idea to clear out, clean, and  reorganize the cabinet  with only what you need. The following list of things you should never store under the kitchen sink can serve as a reference for what not to put back in the space. 1. Cleaning Products and Chemicals Most commercial cleaners are designed to be kept in climate-controlled environments with proper ventilation—a combination you won’t find under the kitchen sink. If not sealed properly, bottles of bleach and other harsh chemicals (especially undiluted) can leak and ca

  Just like  paint colors  and denim styles, kitchen appliance trends come and go. Though we aren't suggesting a costly replacement every season, design professionals typically recommend remodeling your kitchen every 10 to 15 years. When it's time for your next renovation, the key is to choose updated appliances that not only reflect how you use your kitchen, but your personality, too. Choose stylish options that will last and incorporate them wisely in ways that will make cooking and cleaning easier for you—and skip the appliances that feel tired or dated. While style is subjective, and one person's outdated trend may be someone else's favorite new thing, we talked to chefs, designers, and kitchen appliance experts about what they recommend avoiding—and the stylish alternatives to consider instead. Stainless Steel GETTY IMAGES Stainless steel appliances  have dominated for decades. But you can say goodbye (and good riddance) to that special cleaning spray—this finicky