While they've been popular since the 80s, high barstools in kitchens are being ditched by interior designers for stools of a ...

Dear Gail: I’m reconfiguring my island as it’s just too big. I currently have a raised bar area that I want to keep and adding a lower countertop area for my grandchildren. Right now I’m able to get ...

Q. In planning the remodeling of our kitchen, it occurs to me that the countertops need not be of standard height. I am 5 feet 5 inches tall, and everyone else in the family is also of average height.

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