--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Kitchens description: Kitchens | A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## [Swapping Spaces - Three Inspiring Projects](https://info.neals.com/swapping-spaces-three-inspiring-projects) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Wed, May 21, 2025 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/51069_04.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/swapping-spaces-three-inspiring-projects) In the past, kitchens were often relegated to the back of the home, out of the way of rooms considered more suitable to guests. Kitchens were considered strictly utilitarian back then, and were often small and designed for just one user at a time. Most families have moved on from this lifestyle, and the kitchen is now a cornerstone to the everyday function of the home. A kitchen tucked into a small space in the back doesn't work for most homeowners now. The solution in these cases might be to move the kitchen somewhere else. Keep reading for three ideas from three of our real remodeling projects for how to go about making this kind of change in your own home. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/swapping-spaces-three-inspiring-projects) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/swapping-spaces-three-inspiring-projects#comments-listing) Topics: [Home Remodeling](https://info.neals.com/topic/home-remodeling), [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens) ## [Light Fixture Types for All Types of Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/light-fixture-types-for-all-types-of-kitchens) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Mar 11, 2025 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/50145_19.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/light-fixture-types-for-all-types-of-kitchens) Proper illumination is essential in a kitchen, ensuring you can work efficiently and safely whether you're cooking, eating, or entertaining. Kitchen lighting should be thoughtfully planned to create a versatile and functional space. To achieve this, incorporating multiple types of lighting is key. Layering different fixtures allows for customized lighting depending on the task at hand.  [Read More](https://info.neals.com/light-fixture-types-for-all-types-of-kitchens) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/light-fixture-types-for-all-types-of-kitchens#comments-listing) Topics: [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens), [Lighting](https://info.neals.com/topic/lighting) ## [Top Features for High-Quality Kitchens in 2025](https://info.neals.com/top-features-for-high-quality-kitchens-in-2025) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Jan 14, 2025 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/52047_20.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/top-features-for-high-quality-kitchens-in-2025) Kitchens continue to evolve as the heart of the home. With innovation at the core, high-quality kitchens in 2025 are primed for the next era of home design. With new design options, the possibilities are as exciting as they are transformative. If you're considering a kitchen remodeling project this year, here are some of the top features, concepts, and technologies shaping kitchen design now. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/top-features-for-high-quality-kitchens-in-2025) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/top-features-for-high-quality-kitchens-in-2025#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens) ## [Your Kitchen Storage Primer](https://info.neals.com/your-kitchen-storage-primer) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Oct 8, 2024 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/51015_04.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/your-kitchen-storage-primer) Cabinetry is the glue that holds your kitchen together and the solution for most of your storage needs. For that reason, if you’re planning to remodel your kitchen, it’s helpful to get an understanding of the practical considerations you’ll go through with your designer in order to create a functioning cabinetry plan. In this post, we discuss some of the terminology and basic features of kitchen cabinets and provide key ideas for how to handle your storage needs on your kitchen wish list. 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