If you want to make even the smallest kitchen look more elegant, and larger, ditch the standard layout for your hardwood ...

If you're feeling a little nostalgic, or you just want to add some retro vibes to your kitchen, take some tips from the 1970s to get that into groovy mood.

"We knew we wanted a stone floor instead of linoleum and to replace the upper cabinets with shelving," the homeowner says.

The experts weigh in on what you need to do during a kitchen remodel and if the order of design really matters ...