Something for everyone For many households, the kitchen is where all the action is. It?s the heart of the home where everyone comes together to eat, talk, work, relax, and just be in the presence of each other. It?s no surprise then that of the numerous charming homes we?ve toured across the country, so many have delightful, distinct kitchens that seem to have been designed exactly as the homeowners wanted.
So go ahead, take a closer look at some of the best kitchens unearthed in our House Calls and Renovation Diary columns. They come in all styles, shapes, and sizes, and offer plenty of ideas to steal.

Photo by Daniel Dent
Simplicity and efficiency are the key to this kitchen in the ultimate Eichler time capsule in Palo Alto, California.
Photo by Heidi?s Bridge
Concrete countertops and open shelving add some flair to this kitchen in a bright 600-square-foot studio in Philadelphia.

Photo by Darren Bradley
For a vintage-inspired look, an architect added flat-panel, hemlock cabinets and a midcentury Chambers cooktop and oven in the kitchen of his San Diego dream home.

Photo by Mark Wickens
A bright, open kitchenette is just what was needed for this adorable tiny cabin, a designer?s weekend home in upstate New York.

Photo by Tony Luong
Talk about a pop of color: This bright-orange enameled sink jazzes up an all-white kitchen, a ?daily j...