You might only have a large cupboard or hoekie as a pantry, but if there is one essential component that every pantry should have it's a lazy susan or turntable storage system. But not only for a pantry... what about using a lazy susan for storage in a bedroom closet?

Sometimes, buying off-plan or a ready-built home means a standard builder's kitchen. Though some kitchens are created a little too equally, they can always be revamped and modified so long as there is imagination and perseverance to go around.

If you are looking for a way to build an affordable, eco-friendly and sustainable kitchen, plywood is one of the most affordable materials that you can use for DIY projects, and especially for building your own kitchen cabinets.

When it comes to choosing a colour for kitchen cabinets the decision is not always an easy one. Choosing wood or oak cabinets is pretty straightforward, but deciding whether to go light or dark, black or white can be a difficult choice to make, so here are a few guidelines to help you...

Not too long ago the kitchen was simply an under-appreciated and often concealed room in the home. Today’s kitchen is a focal point for our lives. We strive to strike the perfect balance between functionality and design, creating an efficient workspace that allows family and friends to move freely and enjoy themselves.

Pink may be considered a feminine colour, but in a world where colour is known to affect mood and atmosphere, pink offers any home decorator an easy way to inject personality, mood and just a small dose of playfulness into a space.

Being a homeowner gives me the freedom to do whatever I want, and that freedom allows colouring a room any colour the rainbow produces. The kitchen is my least favourite room to spend in, so I made it my favorite colour.

On Home-Dzine I receive quite a few enquiries from homeowners looking for alternatives to a plain, boring kitchen tile backsplash, and there are more than a few options to consider for removing, replacing or adding a new backsplash to a kitchen. While generally an afterthought, a single, subtle splash of colour may be all that's needed to enhance a kitchen.

Many kitchens are poorly lit. They include dashing shadows and straining lights. Understanding which parts of your kitchen are most used - and how - will reveal obvious needs for lighting. This article addresses multiple areas of the kitchen: Cooking preparation, dining, work-space, breakfast bars, and islands.

There are so many ways - with very little budget - that you can re-design the look of a kitchen without having to tear everything out and start all over again.

Looking for affordable ways to update your kitchen? This kitchen has plenty of character and more than a few surprises for ways to use existing materials.

Not sure whether to add blinds or curtains to the kitchen? Spruce up those windows to make your kitchen more attractive with six easy-to-do ideas.

Considered an integral part of modern kitchen design, the kitchen island has been transformed into a well-designed and practical element in a kitchen.

You want a kitchen that says family, cooking and style all in one. You also want a kitchen that offers plenty of storage space and more than enough room for appliances. Here are some kitchens to inspire ...

Interior designer Arden Nelson says that when clients request open shelving in their new kitchens, she first focuses on function. “Do they entertain a lot? Cook mostly for themselves? Is this a family with small children? Is wine important? Do they drink coffee twice a day?” she asks. “Every situation is unique.”

Investing in a home is something that every generation considers the next step after college or university, or when planning to get married. Buying a home of your own is one of the biggest investments you will ever make and will increase in value over time.

A kitchen needs a good well thought out lighting plan. Today’s kitchens have many more functions than just cooking a meal. For many families it is the most frequently used room in the house. Besides the obvious preparation of meals, kitchens today are also a place for the kids to do homework, parents to pay the bills, reading, eating and watching TV.