Before & After: 20 Inspiring Kitchen Renovations

I’m sure someone somewhere has an intelligent, sobering thesis on why we as a culture are so drawn to makeovers (something about dissatisfaction, a need for transformation, etc), but that’s not what I’m going to talk about today. No, today I will just say this: these 20 kitchens were once lost, and now they’re found. And it remains just as thrilling to click through and see the ‘after’ photo as it ever was, if for no other reason than you know you’re curious! So go on. Take a look.

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20 Reasons We Love IKEA Kitchens — Kitchen Roundup

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If you’ve ever wondered whether the super-styled kitchens in IKEA’s annual catalog could actually work in a home like your own, wonder no more: here are 20 real-life examples of IKEA kitchens, as seen in reader homes published on Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn.

Our readers are pretty crazy about IKEA kitchens, and we think the hype is justified. From sleek all-white cabinets in a Birmingham loft to warm wood veneer in a classic Eichler home, these spaces prove that IKEA’s budget-friendly kitchens can work in just about any space. Read on to see all 20 — each of them a visual reason why we think an IKEA kitchen can be a smart, personalized choice.

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Kim Kushner’s Thanksgivukkah Menu: And Her Recipe for Turkey with Pumpkin, Figs & Honey — Thanksgivukkah Ideas From the Experts

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As you’ve probably heard, this holiday season includes the once-in-a-lifetime convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah, an occasion more popularly known as Thanksgivukkah. Cooks all over the country are embracing the opportunity to mix the traditional foods of two holidays on one table, and this week we are sharing Thanksgivukkah recipes and ideas from our favorite chefs and cookbook authors.

Today kosher chef and cooking instructor Kim Kushner, author of The Modern Menu, shares her fresh and vibrant holiday menu, including a no-stress recipe for turkey braised with pumpkin, figs and honey. (It will make your kitchen smell amazing!)

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David Tanis’s Thanksgivukkah Menu: And His Recipe for Crispy Potato Galettes — Thanksgivukkah Ideas From the Experts

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As you’ve probably heard, this holiday season includes the once-in-a-lifetime convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah, an occasion more popularly known as Thanksgivukkah. Cooks all over the country are embracing the opportunity to mix the traditional foods of two holidays on one table, and this week we are sharing Thanksgivukkah recipes and ideas from our favorite chefs and cookbook authors.

Today David Tanis, author of One Good Dish, gives us a glimpse of the small but elegant dinner he is planning and shares his recipe for crispy potato galettes, his twist on the traditional latke.

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