Design trends and products for kitchens in 2006 offer new home buyers high-tech appliances and tough, low-maintenance finishes as well as create a space that is always open for entertaining

Right now, the most important lemon to squeeze is the kitchen and it is among Americans' favorite spaces to take a sledge hammer to, with good reason.

The house came from the deep, dark '70s - emphasis on dark. Walnut cabinets, wood-grain paneling and scarce windows fostered a dim, sometimes-claustrophobic atmosphere in the suburban bi-level. Especially in the kitchen.

The idea of cooking in your sink is not that far fetched of an idea. This type of sink is called a professional "cook sink" and it will let anyone cook like a pro. It will give your kitchen the look and functionality of a restaurant kitchen and it consists of some basic parts.

This home owners master bathroom wasn't exactly in move-in condition when she purchased the home. But she knew there was potential.

The aroma of simmering soups and baking bread might not be there, but the kitchen still is where most of us hang out. And where we spend most of our time is where many of us spend most of our money. If you're thinking about updating the kitchen for 2006, you'll stress more over where to hang the compact, flat-screen TV than you will about the wall color.

Radiant floor heat is another way to add warmth without turning up the thermostat on the furnace.

What are the top five desires that homeowners are looking for in their future home prospects?