Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. As the new year begins, you may be thinking about refreshing your ...

Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

We often talk about the appeal of large kitchens. Adding a sense of luxury and abundant space – and in most cases featuring a ...

What was a cramped and dark kitchen that had an awkward brick wall with a pizza oven added decades ago, is now an open and airy space. The new kitchen was expanded, taking over a maid’s quarters, ...