Kitchen What's your dream kitchen? Designing and decorating your kitchen is easy when you have a wealth of ideas at your fingertips. Find solutions and inspiration on our dedicated kitchen pages. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:06:42 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/kitchen Crochet chic raffia placemats—striped or marled, your choice Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-raffia-placemats https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-raffia-placemats 0 Crochet a chic table runner with this beginner-friendly pattern Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:00:13 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-table-runner https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-table-runner 0 Pantry moths are uninvited guests in your pantry—here’s how to get rid of this stubborn pest Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:22:34 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pantry-moths https://www.kotona.com/articles/pantry-moths 0 Flour moths in your pantry? Here’s how to stop them for good Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:35:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/mediterranean-flour-moth https://www.kotona.com/articles/mediterranean-flour-moth 0 Crocheted dishcloth—a fun, eco-friendly alternative to your regular dishrag Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:14:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-dishcloth-pattern https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-dishcloth-pattern 0 Worn-out display cabinets reborn: Riikka builds a stylish kitchen island on a budget Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:08:23 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/worn-out-display-cabinets-stylish-kitchen-island https://www.kotona.com/articles/worn-out-display-cabinets-stylish-kitchen-island 0 9 home features you hardly see anymore in Finnish homes—even the nation’s point of pride is fading away Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/things-you-hardly-see-in-new-finnish-homes https://www.kotona.com/articles/things-you-hardly-see-in-new-finnish-homes 0 Turn an old cupboard and table into a functional washing station—complete with a dish-drying cabinet Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:01:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-dish-drying-cabinet-and-washing-station https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-dish-drying-cabinet-and-washing-station 0 Meet Maiju Gebhard, inventor of the Finnish dish-drying cabinet—or was it an American invention, after all? Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:36:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/maiju-gebhard-inventor-of-finnish-dish-drying-cabinet https://www.kotona.com/articles/maiju-gebhard-inventor-of-finnish-dish-drying-cabinet 0 Brighten a yellowed pine table: how to sand and wax to a silky finish Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:39:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/refurbishing-a-yellowed-pine-table https://www.kotona.com/articles/refurbishing-a-yellowed-pine-table 0 Crochet a dishcloth—textured hemp yarn and a touch of color Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:04:02 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-a-dishcloth-from-hemp-yarn https://www.kotona.com/articles/crochet-a-dishcloth-from-hemp-yarn 0 5 easy ways to organize your kitchen—restaurant secrets revealed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:29:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-organization-methods https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-organization-methods 0 Got leftover yarn? Crochet these colorful fish pot holders Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:18:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-fish-pot-holder https://www.kotona.com/articles/crocheted-fish-pot-holder 0 Corner pantry DIY : build a traditionally styled cupboard with recycled materials Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:35:13 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-pantry https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-pantry 0 “Even thorough planning can't prevent every surprise”—This is what Sanna learned from her DIY kitchen renovation Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanna-walleniuksen-keittioremontti https://www.kotona.com/articles/sanna-walleniuksen-keittioremontti 0 Say goodbye to plastic wrap: how to make a beeswax wrap from old fabrics and reuse them Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:38:29 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/beeswax-wrap https://www.kotona.com/articles/beeswax-wrap 0 No to shiny and new, yes to rough edges and real life! Pirre and Marjo’s best thrifted finds end up in the family’s charming outdoor kitchen Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:13:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pirres-and-marjos-outdoor-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/pirres-and-marjos-outdoor-kitchen 0 10 ways to add color to your kitchen without a big renovation Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:16:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/colorful-kitchen-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/colorful-kitchen-ideas 0 Rattan, clay dishes, and houseplants—an old camp school’s barbecue shelter was transformed into a cozy summer oasis Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:50:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/camp-school-grill-shelter-turned-into-a-cozy-summer-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/camp-school-grill-shelter-turned-into-a-cozy-summer-kitchen 0 Build a carefree summer kitchen from pallets—see our instructions! Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:39:46 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-a-carefree-summer-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-a-carefree-summer-kitchen 0 Your own Nordic summer kitchen—these 5 materials can stand up against pollen, splatters, and unpredictable weather Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:09:36 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/smart-materials-for-the-summer-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/smart-materials-for-the-summer-kitchen 0 A blue dishwashing “altar” and a passionately red entryway—Mikko designed his studio home around a custom-built kitchen Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:15:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/mikko-manninens-studio-home https://www.kotona.com/articles/mikko-manninens-studio-home 0 Kitchen lighting can make or break the mood—here's our tips for successful choises Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:51:09 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-lighting-can-make-or-break-the-mood-here-s-our-tips-for-successful-choises https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-lighting-can-make-or-break-the-mood-here-s-our-tips-for-successful-choises 0 Finnish retro favorite's earthy style and humility make the Arabia Ruska dishware set relevant once again Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:42:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/ruska-dishware-set https://www.kotona.com/articles/ruska-dishware-set 0 Dreaming of a handy breakfast cabinet? These 10 beautiful solutions are everyday lifesavers Fri, 30 May 2025 07:16:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/breakfast-cabinet-saves-the-day https://www.kotona.com/articles/breakfast-cabinet-saves-the-day 0 Anything from dishes to toys and spices—here’s how delightful the String Pocket shelf looks in different homes Thu, 22 May 2025 09:55:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/string-pocket-shelf https://www.kotona.com/articles/string-pocket-shelf 0 Fiskars scissors are a true design classic in Finland—but how did they get their iconic orange color? Thu, 22 May 2025 07:17:03 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/fiskars-scissors-are-a-true-design-classic-in-finland https://www.kotona.com/articles/fiskars-scissors-are-a-true-design-classic-in-finland 0 5 small-budget kitchen remodels: check out these before & after photos! Sun, 18 May 2025 08:00:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cheap-kitchen-renovation https://www.kotona.com/articles/cheap-kitchen-renovation 0 Sarita refurbished her kitchen on a small budget—would you believe these cabinets are 50 years old? Tue, 13 May 2025 12:57:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-renovation-on-a-small-budget https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-renovation-on-a-small-budget 0 Leena bought used kitchen cabinets second-hand: “When your wallet is thin, your imagination has to be rich” Tue, 06 May 2025 12:51:11 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/leenas-frugal-kitchen-remodel https://www.kotona.com/articles/leenas-frugal-kitchen-remodel 0 Budget kitchen renovation with paint! Katja transformed an ’80s kitchen from dark to dreamy for under 1,500 euros Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:29:56 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-transformation https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-transformation 0 Kirsi renovated her kitchen for under a thousand euros: “I did the renovation myself, on a single parent’s budget” Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:07:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kirsi-renovated-her-kitchen-for-under-a-thousand-euros https://www.kotona.com/articles/kirsi-renovated-her-kitchen-for-under-a-thousand-euros 0 Kitchen renovation for about €400: Veera gave the kitchen of her wooden home a beautiful makeover on a small budget Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:03:35 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-renovation-about-400-euros https://www.kotona.com/articles/kitchen-renovation-about-400-euros 0 Oven cleaning with Auri Kananen: try the cleaning guru’s plastic wrap trick to melt away burnt-on grease Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:20:20 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/oven-cleaning https://www.kotona.com/articles/oven-cleaning 0 15 clever ideas for storage in a small kitchen: A dream pantry and neat open shelves! Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:45:43 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/small-kitchen-storage https://www.kotona.com/articles/small-kitchen-storage 0 Always in style: Finland’s short summer inspired Esteri Tomula’s lush botanical designs Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:18:59 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/esteri-tomula-always-in-style https://www.kotona.com/articles/esteri-tomula-always-in-style 0 11 creative ways to show off your dishes—glass cabinets are back! Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:36:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/ideas-for-dish-storage https://www.kotona.com/articles/ideas-for-dish-storage 0 Banish plate streaks with toothpaste! 6 clever tricks for cleaning and restoring dishes Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:24:42 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/cleaning-and-restoring-dishes https://www.kotona.com/articles/cleaning-and-restoring-dishes 0 Merja got rid of her dining table to make room for the monstera: “I can buy a new table, but Peikkopoika is one of a kind” Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:54:37 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/merja-got-rid-of-the-dining-table-for-the-monstera https://www.kotona.com/articles/merja-got-rid-of-the-dining-table-for-the-monstera 0 Minna turned her pine cabinet into a charming Moomin house—explore these delightful Moomin mug displays in our readers’ homes! Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:55:16 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/moomin-mug-storage https://www.kotona.com/articles/moomin-mug-storage 0