This year, Hulu officially became a part of Disney Plus, which means no more bouncing back and forth between the two apps if youre subscribed to both. The two services had some pretty noteworthy releases this year, including several new additions to the Marvel and Star Wars lineups on Disney Plus, along with a variety of binge-worthy shows from Hulu.Here are all the best shows released this year that you can stream on both platforms.Agatha All Along takes place three years after the end of WandaVision. It follows Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), whos released from a magical spell by a mysterious teen (Joe Locke). As Agatha looks to restore her lost powers, she recruits an eclectic coven of witches, including a lover from her past, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), a divination witch Lilia Calderu (Patti LuPone), and a potions expert Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata), to take on the trials of the Witches Road.Skeleton Crew is the latest Star Wars spinoff to hit Disney Plus. Its a coming-of-age story featuring four kids Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), KB (Kyriana Kratter), and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) who get lost in a foreign galaxy after exploring an abandoned ship on their home planet. As they try to find a way back home, they encounter the Force-wielding Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law), and things only get wilder from there.If youre in the mood for a riveting historical drama to immerse yourself in, Shgun is a great choice. It takes place in 17th-century Japan, revolving around two key figures: the powerful Lord Yoshi Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) and John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), an Englishman who winds up in Japan following a shipwreck. The story is adapted from a 1975 book by James Clavell and is loosely based on real events.Along with Skeleton Crew, Disney Plus added The Acolyte to its lineup of original Star Wars shows this year. The Acolyte is set around 100 years before The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte was canceled after one season, its still worth watching if youre looking for a new spin on Star Wars.We Were the Lucky Ones is a heart-wrenching miniseries based on a book by Georgia Hunter, which chronicles her familys struggles as they fought to survive World War II and the Holocaust. Its centered around the Kurcs, a Jewish family living in Poland, who are separated when war breaks out and attempt to reunite. Some noteworthy names in this series include Joey King as the youngest sibling, Halina Kurc, and Logan Lermanas one of her brothers, Addy Kurc.As the title suggests, Marvels X-Men 97 is reminiscent of the classic and beloved X-Men: The Animated Series. It picks up one year after the events in the 90s-era series, which sees the return of Cyclops (Ray Chase), Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale), Storm (Alison Sealy-Smith), Wolverine (Cal Dodd), Rogue (Lenore Zann), and other familiar mutants as they face new challenges in the absence of Professor Charles Xavier.Speaking of Marvel, the companys first TV-MA series made its debut on Disney Plus this year. Echo offers a deeper look at the skilled fighter Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), who first appeared as a villain in 2021s Hawkeye. The five-episode series touches upon her Native American roots, along with her troubled backstory that left her an amputee. Lopez, who is deaf, returns to her Oklahoma hometown, where she aims to take control of an enemys crime ring.Doctor Who has returned for a 14th series. This time, the alien Time Lord is portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, who was first introduced as the Fifteenth Doctor during a 2023 Christmas special. The show hit Disney Plus in full this year, featuring the Doctor and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) as they investigate strange incidents across London while running into some new enemies along the way.The Bear released its third season this year, making it a good time to catch up on the Emmy-winning series. It stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto, a prestigious chef who moves back to Chicago after inheriting his late brothers Italian sandwich shop. The third season only expands on the chaos in the kitchen as a stressed-out Carmy juggles issues at home and work as he tries to transform his restaurant into a Michelin-starred spot.Based on the book by Charles Yu, Interior Chinatown is sort of like a show within a show, starring Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu, an actor and waiter in a Chinatown restaurant longing to break out of his role as a background character in a procedural crime show. However, things start to change once Willis witnesses a crime and detective Lana Lee (Chloe Bennet) asks him for help solving the case.

If nothing else, 2024 was the year Apple TV Plus firmly cemented itself as one of the best places to stream science fiction shows. This year, in particular, had a breadth of options, with sci-fi series ranging from cozy mysteries to old-fashioned noirs. Of course, theres more to the streaming service than just sci-fi which is where the likes of Pachinko and Disclaimer come in. If youre looking for something new to watch on Apple TV Plus, here are a few great places to start.This series stood out among Apples other sci-fi shows thanks to its dark tone. Constellation follows an astronaut named Jo (Noomi Rapace), who survives an evacuation of the International Space Station only to return to an Earth seemingly very different from the one she left. Its the kind of show that leaves you guessing as to what is really real and as the vibe turns even darker, that question becomes even harder to answer.Dark MatterBased on the novel by Blake Crouch, Dark Matter is yet another story about parallel universes. But dont tune out yet: even if youre sick of the multiverse, this is worth checking out. The show follows a physicist named Jason (Joel Edgerton) who manages to kidnap himself. One version of Jason lives a quiet, happy, yet somewhat unfulfilled life as a college professor. But in another world, hes massively successful yet completely lonely and will do anything to fix the latter.From Alfonso Cuarn, the director behind Gravity and Children of Men, Disclaimer is a psychological thriller starring Cate Blanchett as a journalist dealing with revelations about her past brought to light by a mysterious manuscript. The show plays with truth and time, as it explores not only the contents of the document but also how it has impacted everyone in the present.The first season of Pachinko did an incredible job of adapting Min Jin Lees historical drama, while adding its own twist, creating a multilingual narrative that jumps around in time. Season 2 simply continues this, delving further into a family story that spans four generations, though, this time, the story is largely focused on two distinct periods in the familys history: Osaka in 1945, and Tokyo in 1989.Okay, this isnt a new series, but with season 2 on the way in January, now is the time to catch up or refresh yourself on this twisted workplace thriller. The show is centered on Lumon Industries, a massive tech conglomerate that utilizes an experimental procedure for those working in its mysterious basement. In essence, they sever themselves into two halves: one in the outside world who doesnt have to worry about what happens at their 9-5, and another trapped in an unending office hellscape. Season 1 set up a number of mysteries, so the new episodes will have a lot to answer for.On the surface, Silo looks like yet another postapocalyptic drama, all gray and brown and dour. But its actually an excellent mystery, one that felt small in season 1 but has expanded as the show continues to grow in scale. And the good news is that theres still a lot of story to explore: the first two seasons only cover the first book in Hugh Howeys trilogy.Sunny is a murder mystery with a retrofuturistic twist. When her husband and son go missing following a plane crash, Suzie Sakamoto (Rashida Jones) has almost no information to start investigating, until she comes across the titular bot Sunny (Joanna Sotomura). Of course, Suzie hates machines, and so Sunny becomes something of an odd couple buddy story, as the two try to find out what really happened.Private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell) is in many ways a stereotypical PI: he drives a cool car, always wears a suit, and loves a great whiskey. Hes also the best man around for finding missing people. That all makes Sugar an excellent noir series, but partway through, a big twist turns into an equally interesting piece of science fiction one that looks to be going to some interesting places in its second season.

LatestMachine LearningStep-by-Step Exploration of Transformer Attention Mechanisms 0 like December 23, 2024Share this postLast Updated on December 24, 2024 by Editorial TeamAuthor(s): Shenggang Li Originally published on Towards AI. A Practical Walkthrough of Training Transformer Models with Insights into Positional Encoding and Its Role in Attention DynamicsThis member-only story is on us. Upgrade to access all of Medium.Photo by Abiyyu Zahy on UnsplashIf youre diving into AI and want to understand the secret sauce behind modern language models like ChatGPT or BERT, you need to get familiar with Transformers and their game-changing attention mechanism. These concepts are the foundation of cutting-edge NLP, and once you grasp them, youll see why theyre so powerful and versatile.Imagine youre trying to read a book, not line by line, but by flipping to any page you want instantly and picking up on the connections between parts of the story. Thats kind of what Transformers do in NLP. They ditched the old ways of reading word-by-word, like RNNs or LSTMs, and instead take in whole chunks of data whether its a sentence, a paragraph, or an entire sequence all at once. This gives them super speed in training and makes them great at spotting patterns across the whole text.At the heart of this magic is something called the attention mechanism. Its like having a spotlight that focuses on the most important words in a sentence while still keeping an eye on the rest.Were going to break it all down Read the full blog for free on Medium.Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming asponsor. Published via Towards AITowards AI - Medium Share this post

Businesses are already being radically transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). Tools now exist that offer instantaneous, high-quality results in improving certain operations without the burden of high costs or delays. In fact, generative AI could completely upend the traditional ways that we measure success in business.Generative AI refers to programs that produce high-quality text, images, ideas and even complex software code in response to prompts (questions or instructions) from a user. Applications powered by data-driven algorithms enable users to quickly create high-quality content, redefining traditional measures of success.A small caf can generate aesthetically pleasing menus in a few clicks through apps like Jasper.AI. Online retailers can use generative AI chatbots such as botco.ai to provide 24/7 support, answering queries and offering advice.Businesses with an online presence can use generative AI to analyse social media posts in order to understand customer sentiment. AI empowers businesses by automating tasks like writing marketing copy, crafting social media posts and generating blog articles. Additionally, AI can handle routine customer inquiries, data entry and scheduling, freeing up valuable time for strategic initiatives.Platforms such as GPT-4, GeminiAI and Co-Pilot are either free or affordable, making it easier for even small firms to benefit from high-end capabilities once reserved only for bigger firms with bigger budgets.Generative AI tools can produce content in close to real time, and deliver results without forcing firms to compromise on quality. In fact, the AI tools get better at what they do as theyre exposed to more data.Businesses operating a family of models known as as a service models, can make particular use of generative AI. In one of these, known as content-as-a-service (CAAS), firms provide other organisations with quick access to quality written content and visuals. Once exclusively the domain of humans, these tasks can now be done by AI. Firms operating a software-as-a-service (SAAS) model can also leverage AI given that some programs now generate complex computer code.Old measures of successHistorically, project management and business success was largely defined through a simple formula:Cost x Time = Quality.Often touted as the iron triangle from the perspective of operational efficiency, this equation implies that, in order to attain a degree of quality, firms must balance cost with the time spent to achieve that level of quality.For example, requesting that something be both delivered quickly and at a high quality typically incurs higher costs. Proper planning and scheduling help ensure competitive pricing and reliable quality.Delivering results faster often translates to investing more resources, such as labour or specialised equipment, adding to overall costs. Conversely, delivering lower cost solutions would often come at the expense of quality.Generative AI can analyse social media posts in order to understand customer sentiment.Kaspars GrinvaldsA related trade off is that of speed versus accuracy. If something needs to be done quickly, accuracy is often compromised.AI has upended this thinking, as firms can now achieve both speed and accuracy at the same time by leveraging AI. This can enhance productivity and drive innovation without losing out on quality.Likewise, through generative AI, smaller companies with fewer resources are able to rub shoulders and compete with larger firms using AI-powered tools. They can do this by streamlining operations, creating cost-effective marketing content and delivering personalised customer experiences.This can make existing businesses more efficient, competitive and creative. It can also lower the barriers to entry into markets for prospective small and medium-sized business owners.Prospects for survivalMany generative AI tools are cloud-based, reducing the need for significant infrastructure costs. They are also user friendly, requiring no specialised expertise. This means that organisations no longer require specialised talent to drive competitiveness within their organisations.The UK governments recent autumn budget included a number of tax rises that will hit businesses, especially some small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that dont have the financial buffers to weather severe economic challenges.Companies may either put recruitment budgets on hold, or scale them back. Against the background of such a challenging economic environment, SMEs are using generative AI to transform efficiency and productivity as well as improve accessibility and reduce costs.Generative AI has reconfigured the Cost x Time = Quality formula and has enabled firms to do things both quickly and accurately without a trade off. For SMEs, it has torn down competitive barriers and the prospects for survival during economic upheaval.As generative AI continues to develop, companies must be open to embracing change and rethinking how they perceive everything they once held true. Otherwise, theyll have the wrong horse, for the wrong course.Kamran Mahroof, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Analytics, University of Bradford and Sankar Sivarajah, Professor of Technology Management and Circular Economy, Kingston UniversityThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. 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Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatment and who qualifies for government assistance.As AI takes on these roles, there is a growing risk of unfair decisions or the perception of them by those people affected. For example, in college admissions or hiring, these automated decisions can unintentionally favour certain groups of people or those with certain backgrounds, while equally qualified but underrepresented applicants get overlooked.Or, when used by governments in benefit systems, AI may allocate resources in ways that worsen social inequality, leaving some people with less than they deserve and a sense of unfair treatment.Together with an international team of researchers, we examined how unfair resource distribution whether handled by AI or a human influences peoples willingness to act against unfairness. The results have been published in the journal Cognition.With AI becoming more embedded in daily life, governments are stepping in to protect citizens from biased or opaque AI systems. Examples of these efforts include the White Houses AI Bill of Rights, and the European parliaments AI Act. These reflect a shared concern: people may feel wronged by AIs decisions.So how does experiencing unfairness from an AI system affect how people treat one another afterwards?AI-induced indifferenceOur paper in Cognition looked at peoples willingness to act against unfairness after experiencing unfair treatment by an AI. The behaviour we examined applied to subsequent, unrelated interactions by these individuals. A willingness to act in such situations, often called prosocial punishment, is seen as crucial for upholding social norms.For example, whistleblowers may report unethical practices despite the risks, or consumers may boycott companies that they believe are acting in harmful ways. People who engage in these acts of prosocial punishment often do so to address injustices that affect others, which helps reinforce community standards.We asked this question: could experiencing unfairness from AI, instead of a person, affect peoples willingness to stand up to human wrongdoers later on? For instance, if an AI unfairly assigns a shift or denies a benefit, does it make people less likely to report unethical behaviour by a co-worker afterwards?Across a series of experiments, we found that people treated unfairly by an AI were less likely to punish human wrongdoers afterwards than participants who had been treated unfairly by a human. They showed a kind of desensitisation to others bad behaviour. We called this effect AI-induced indifference, to capture the idea that unfair treatment by AI can weaken peoples sense of accountability to others. This makes them less likely to address injustices in their community.Reasons for inactionThis may be because people place less blame on AI for unfair treatment, and thus they feel less driven to act against injustice. This effect is consistent even when participants encountered only unfair behaviour by others or both fair and unfair behaviour. To look at whether the relationship we had uncovered was affected by familiarity with AI, we carried out the same experiments again, after the release of ChatGPT in 2022. We got the same results with the later series of tests as we had with the earlier ones.These results suggest that peoples responses to unfairness depend not only on whether they were treated fairly but also on who treated them unfairly an AI or a human.In short, unfair treatment by an AI system can affect how people respond to each other, making them less attentive to each others unfair actions. This highlights AIs potential ripple effects in human society, extending beyond an individuals experience of a single unfair decision.When AI systems act unfairly, the consequences extend to future interactions, influencing how people treat each other, even in situations unrelated to AI. We would suggest that developers of AI systems should focus on minimising biases in AI training data to prevent these important spillover effects.Policymakers should also establish standards for transparency, requiring companies to disclose where AI might make unfair decisions. This would help users understand the limitations of AI systems, and how to challenge unfair outcomes. Increased awareness of these effects could also encourage people to stay alert to unfairness, especially after interacting with AI.Feelings of outrage and blame for unfair treatment are essential for spotting injustice and holding wrongdoers accountable. By addressing AIs unintended social effects, leaders can ensure AI supports rather than undermines the ethical and social standards needed for a society built on justice.Chiara Longoni, Associate Professor, Marketing and Social Science, Bocconi University; Ellie Kyung, Associate Professor, Marketing Division, Babson College, and Luca Cian, Killgallon Ohio Art Professor of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of VirginiaThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Story by The Conversation An independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists. An independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with

The end ofCobra Kaiis near.Netflix confirmed that the third and final chunk of episodes from the series sixth season will premiere in February. The last drop of episodes will consist of five episodes.The first five episodes of the season premiered back in July, the second five episodes debuted in November.The series, created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, cleverly continued the events ofThe Karate Kid film franchise. It alsoturned the films original villain, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) into an unlikely antihero, who becomes a karate sensei himself and begins training students in the ways of Cobra Kai.While Johnny initially remained antagonistic with his old karate rival Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), they have since become allies against an assortment of enemies from the oldKarate Kid movies, most importantly Martin Koves John Kreese and Thomas Ian Griffiths Terry Silver.NetflixNetflixloading...READ MORE: Its Time ForCobra Kaito Come to an EndThe sixth and final season has focused on Johnny and Daniel working together to train a new generation of karate students for competition in the Sekai Taikai, a tournament of the best martial artists from all over the world.Cobra Kaihas been an improbable hit on streaming especially because it initially launched on a totally different streaming service. The show wasoriginally available on YouTube Red, a now-defunct paid subscription service within YouTube. After YouTube shut down the service, Netflix acquired Cobra Kai, and it immediately took off as one of the companys bigger shows. They have keptCobra Kairunning for four more seasons, longer than is typical for the company.But now its all over. The finalCobra Kaiepisodes premiere on Netflix on February 13, 2025. But thats not the end ofThe Karate Kid. A sequel film, featuring Macchio and Jackie Chan, will follow on May 30, 2025.Get our free mobile appThe Dad Movie Canon: 25 Films All Dads LoveNo dad can resist these 25 movie classics.

Our Experts Written by Brian Bennett Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise.Table of Contents Our Picks Best overall Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder View details $75 at Amazon View details Easiest to use Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder View details $150 at Amazon View details Best for making espresso Breville Smart Grinder Pro View details $200 at Amazon View details Table of Contents Preground coffee is great, particularly thanks to its convenience. However, if you are looking to have more control over your grind consistency and the quality of your brew, grinding your own coffee at home is the way to go. It can be a drag to do by yourself, but if you've invested in an espresso machine or a drip coffee maker, it deserves a proper grind. A good quality coffee grinder will certainly make your morning routine unforgettable. The best part is that a coffee grinder isn't too complicated to use, particularly if you get an electric coffee grinder. Not only will it mean you won't have to crank it manually, but an electric device will ensure your coffee beans are processed consistently and give you grounds that are exactly the right texture to optimize flavor. Regardless of whether you use a French press or prefer a cold brew coffee maker, these automatic electric grinders let a discerning coffee drinker create the ideal coffee ground necessary to concoct their caffeinated beverage.I've found the best coffee grinders from Baratza, Breville and Oxo, whether for yourself or for a holiday gift. Alongside my three favorites is a list of the other electric grinders I've put to the test. The ultimate coffee grinding machines deliver consistent grind quality (be it fine or coarse, depending on the grind adjustment setting), with useful features and powerful motors. They're also easy to use and easy to clean. That said, I recommend Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder as the overall best, but don't worry, there's plenty to choose from if the Oxo isn't your speed. Also, be sure to read our guide tothe best home espresso machines if you're looking for other ways to improve how you have your coffee. Best coffee grinders of 2024 If you're a coffee drinker who needs a solid, all-purpose (relatively) inexpensive coffee grinding machine, I recommend the $100 Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder as the best coffee grinder overall. In terms of grind consistency, the Oxo Conical Burr Coffee Grinder placed second within my test group. That's behind the $200 Breville Smart Grinder Pro, which ranked first in grinding but also costs twice as much. The Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder can grind beans faster. While it has fewer coarse grind settings, Oxo's stainless steel machine is more versatile. The Oxo burr coffee grinder can grind fine enough to be used as an espresso grinder in a pinch. The stainless steel Oxo coffee grinding machine can also produce coffee grounds coarse enough for brewing a cup of siphon, French press and cold brew. Other pros are that the Oxo Brew is easy to clean and creates less of a mess when grinding than other grinders. $100 might sound like a lot, but keep in mind a quality coffee and espresso grinder should grind for a long time. You can't get much simpler than Baratza's $150 Encore. The Encore Conical Burr Grinder has just one control: a switch that turns the grinder on and off. That's not just easy -- that's easy easy. Continually pressing a button on the Encore's front activates the grind, too. Grounds from the Baratza grinder were relatively consistent in particle size. The machine is also simple to clean and less noisy when grinding than many other coffee grinders we've tested.

Key Takeaways Savings rates on several accounts still have annual percentage yields between 3.7% and 5%.Since the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, your savings APY could see a slight dip.A high-yield savings account allows you to withdraw and deposit money when you need it. With only one week left in the year, the best high-yield savings account can still help you earn an annual percentage yield close to 5% on your savings. Rates are likely to go down in the coming year, especially if the Federal Reserve carries out additional interest rate cuts."HYSAs still have pretty good rates, even after rates have started to fall," said Danielle Flores, a CNET Money expert and founder of I Like to Dabble. "I signed up for a HYSA last month with a 4.1% rate that fell to 3.9% last week, but I am still earning a decent amount of money on my balance."An HYSA allows you to earn interest on money earmarked for your short-term goals or needs, such as a car repair or emergency fund. Although rates could dip, this type of account can still provide better returns than a traditional savings account.Today's best savings rates BankAPY*Min. deposit to open Varo 5.00%**$0Newtek Bank 4.70%$0LendingClub 4.75%$0Bask Bank 4.50%$0EverBank 4.40%$0Laurel Road 4.15%$0Synchrony Bank 4.10%$0American Express 3.80%$0Capital One 3.80%$0 Experts recommend comparing rates before opening a savings account to get the best APY possible. Enter your information below to get CNET's partners' best rate for your area.Compare the latest savings rates Last week's CNET average savings APY*This week's CNET average savings APYWeekly change 4.33% 4.23%2.31% Why a high-yield savings account is a good fit for short-term goalsDespite rates falling from last year's record highs, Flores recommends setting up an HYSA with money you're already stashing away.Unlike a high-yielding savings account, a traditional savings account usually offers just pennies on your savings.For example, if you make a one-time deposit of $500 into a traditional savings account with a 0.01% APY, you'll earn two cents over six months. If you deposit that same amount into a HYSA with a 4% APY (assuming rates don't change for the next six months), you'll earn about $10 in interest over the same amount of time. The $10 you earn for stashing the money in a HYSA might not seem like much, but every dollar counts toward your savings goal.How to choose a high-yield savings accountIt doesn't hurt to shop around for better rates to earn more interest while high rates are around. Experts recommend comparing rates, offers and fees once a year.Here are some things to look for in a HYSA:Minimum deposit requirements: Some HYSAs require a minimum amount to open an account, typically between $25 and $100. Others don't require anything.ATM access: Not every bank offers cash deposits and withdrawals. If you need regular ATM access, check to see if your bank offers ATM fee reimbursements or a wide range of in-network ATMs, said Lanesha Mohip, founder of the Polished CFO and CNET expert review board member.Fees: Look out for fees for monthly maintenance, withdrawals and paper statements, said Mohip. The charges can eat into your balance.Accessibility: If you prefer in-person assistance, look for a bank with physical branches. If you're comfortable managing your money digitally, consider an online bank.Withdrawal limits: Some banks charge an excess withdrawal fee if you make more than six monthly withdrawals. If you may need to make more, consider a bank without this limit.Federal deposit insurance: Make sure your bank or credit union is insured with the FDIC or the NCUA. This way, your money is protected up to $250,000 per account holder, per category, if the bank fails.Customer service: Choose a bank that's responsive and makes it easy to get help with your account if you need it. Read online customer reviews and contact the bank's customer service to get a feel for working with the bank.MethodologyCNET reviewed savings accounts at more than 50 traditional and online banks, credit unions and financial institutions with nationwide services. Each account received a score between one (lowest) and five (highest). The savings accounts listed here are all insured up to $250,000 per person, per account category, per institution, by the FDIC or NCUA.CNET evaluates the best savings accounts using a set of established criteria that compares annual percentage yields, monthly fees, minimum deposits or balances and access to physical branches. None of the banks on our list charge monthly maintenance fees. An account will rank higher for offering any of the following perks:Account bonusesAutomated savings featuresWealth management consulting/coaching servicesCash depositsExtensive ATM networks and/or ATM rebates for out-of-network ATM useA savings account may be rated lower if it doesn't have an easy-to-navigate website or if it doesn't offer helpful features like an ATM card. Accounts that impose restrictive residency requirements or fees for exceeding monthly transaction limits may also be rated lower.*APYs as of Dec. 24, 2024, based on the banks we track at CNET. Weekly percentage increase/decrease from Dec. 16, 2024, to Dec. 23, 2024.**Varo offers 5% APY only on balances of less than $5,000More savings advice:

Key Takeaways You can earn up to 4.70% APY with today's best CDs.Given the Federal Reserve's last rate cut, savings rates will continue to fall.Locking in your CD rate now will help your cash grow. CD accounts are a great way to earn interest on cash you won't use for a while. And while CD yields won't be on the rise anytime soon, don't let that deter you from locking in the highest rate available today.You can earn up to a 4.70% annual percentage yield with today's top CD rates. That's more than twice the national average for some terms.The Federal Reserve carried out its latest interest rate cut last week and is expected to gradually reduce interest rates in 2025, which means that CD rates (and savings rates) will likely drop soon.Here are some of the highest CD rates right now and how much you could earn by depositing $5,000.Today's best CD rates Term Highest APY*BankEstimated earnings6 months 4.70%Rising Bank$117.501 year 4.50%Limelight Bank$225.003 years 4.15%America First Credit Union$648.695 years 4.25%America First Credit Union$1,156.73 Experts recommend comparing rates before opening a CD account to get the best APY possible. Enter your information below to get CNET's partners' best rate for your area.Lock in a high CD rate before the year endsAlthough the days of sky-high CD rates may be over, it's still smart to lock in a high APY with one of today's top accounts.The Fed's actions play a key part in where banks set their CD and savings account APYs. When the Fed raises the federal funds rate, banks tend to raise APYs on these accounts. When it cuts the federal funds rate, banks cut their APYs.In recent years, the Fed hiked rates 11 times to fight record inflation, and CD rates soared, reaching 5.65% APY for the banks we track at CNET. Since the Fed started cutting its benchmark interest rate in the fall, savings rates have come down considerably.CDs offer the ability to lock in a fixed rate for a specified term, so your APY won't drop even if the Fed continues to lower interest rates. Locking in a high APY now can protect your earnings from additional fluctuations among banks. Today's top APY of 4.70% is still more than double the national average for some terms.How CD rates have changed in the last week Term Last week's CNET average APYThis week's CNET average APY**Weekly change***6 months 4.15%4.09%-1.45%1 year 4.08%4.03%-1.22%3 years 3.52%3.50%-0.57%5 years 3.46%3.45%-0.29% Think bigger than an APY when deciding on a CDA competitive APY is important when comparing CD accounts, but it's not the only thing you should look at. To find the right account for you, consider these things, too:When you'll need your money: Early withdrawal penalties can eat into your interest earnings. So be sure to choose a term that fits your savings timeline. Alternatively, you can select a no-penalty CD, although the APY may not be as high as you'd get with a traditional CD of the same term.Minimum deposit requirement: Some CDs require a minimum amount to open an account -- typically, $500 to $1,000. Others do not. How much money you have to set aside can help you narrow your options.Fees: Maintenance and other fees can eat into your earnings. Many online banks don't charge fees because they have lower overhead costs than banks with physical branches. Still, read the fine print for any account you're evaluating.Federal deposit insurance: Make sure any bank or credit union you're considering is an FDIC or NCUA member so your money is protected if the bank fails.Customer ratings and reviews: Visit sites like Trustpilot to see what customers are saying about the bank. You want a bank that's responsive, professional and easy to work with.MethodologyCNET reviews CD rates based on the latest APY information from issuer websites. We evaluated CD rates from more than 50 banks, credit unions and financial companies. We evaluate CDs based on APYs, product offerings, accessibility and customer service.The current banks included in CNET's weekly CD averages include Alliant Credit Union, Ally Bank, American Express National Bank, Barclays, Bask Bank, Bread Savings, Capital One, CFG Bank, CIT, Fulbright, Marcus by Goldman Sachs, MYSB Direct, Quontic, Rising Bank, Synchrony, EverBank, Popular Bank, First Internet Bank of Indiana, America First Federal Credit Union, CommunityWide Federal Credit Union, Discover, Bethpage, BMO Alto, Limelight Bank, First National Bank of America and Connexus Credit Union.*APYs as of Dec. 24, 2024, based on the banks we track at CNET. Earnings are based on APYs and assume interest is compounded annually.**Weekly percentage increase/decrease from Dec. 16, 2024, to Dec. 23, 2024.More on CDs

Join NowHoliday Sale: Become an AD PRO member for only $20 $12 per monthArrowThe kitchen has been the darling of interior design aficionados for quite some time. As for what makes for the best kitchen ideaswell, thats a matter of personal taste. Some like them bright, light, and whiteand undeniably modern, sleek, and streamlined. Others are partial to a more rustic aesthetic and the French variety of this subset in particular. Others still seek out kitchens that break free from the proverbial bundt cake mold, opting to bring exceptionally unique and colorful spaces to life.Over the years, AD has featured thousands of kitchens in its pages, speaking to a litany of different tastes in the process. Below, we present 49 of our personal archival favorites. Altogether, they represent a wide swath of this stylistic gambitfrom exuberant and pattern-wrapped to clean-lined and contemporary. Read on to browse the creations of some of the best interior designers working today. Youll also find detailed sourcing information and more than a few enticing tidbits along the way, from Anne Hathaways Swiss-inspired cook space to the room in which artist Urs Fischer makes the culinary magic happen.Inside the Berkus-Brent Manhattan townhouse.Photographed by Nicole Franzen, AD, May 20201) A Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent New York KitchenCalacatta marble was used for the countertops, backsplash, and oven hood in the kitchen ofNate Berkus andJeremiah Brents Manhattan townhouse thatAD toured in 2020. Nonetheless, it is the smaller details of this scenethe wire cabinet screens and symmetrically placed lampsthat stand out as the most distinctive features of this image. Moreover, the bigger story of thisfeature was not so much an ode to marble but the very fact that the family had picked up and left behind theirCalifornia home. One thing I can promise you, Berkus commented toAD this spring, is that I will never again tell a publication that a house is my forever home. We learned our lesson, Brent added. We shant be saying that again! Given that self-awareness, it should come as no surprise that just two years later, the couple and their two children opened the door to a different Manhattan townhouse theyd swapped this one for. And yet were still quite fond of this particular New York kitchen.Frank de Biasi's original design.Photographed by Matthieu Salvaing, AD, April 20202) A Moroccan MlangeLocal tiles and reclaimed marble form the bedrock of this kitchen, which features a vintage English pendant lamp and Malian textiles. The location is Tangier and, more specifically, a home that one New York couple took four years to renovate. AD100 designer Frank de Biasi commented to AD at one point in the April piece, For me, layout and function and livability come first. The house happens to be de Biasis own home, and a fantastic one at that. The pale greens and copper pots seen inside the kitchen are just the beginning of its colorful palette, and one that in part helped inspire a permanent relocation. To be based here is just so much easier, de Biasi reflected at the time to Hamish Bowles. Life is led at a more measured pace.This English kitchen was created by Patrick Mele.Photographed by Miguel Flores-Vianna, AD, March 20203) A London-Set Ode to Color by Patrick MeleBetween its Wolf stove and IKEA table, this kitchen runs the gamut in terms of style and price point. However, its the rooms unbridled use of color that make it truly worthy of the limelight. Whats more, its hand-painted Iznik tiles infuse the space with floral forms, while the vintage 1960s chairs and a nearby stool draw its pops of red further out. At the time, designer Patrick Mele described the home, which he decorated for a London-based couple, as a little bit of bad taste, a little bit of fabulous taste, and a lot of books.A jewel-toned kitchen belonging to one mother and son.Photographed by Laure Joliet, AD, February 20204) One Colorful California KitchenPlummy purples and rich greens saturate the kitchen of this California home, where abstracted floral cutouts carry the day. Those cutouts can be seen on the rooms cabinetry, while Shaker chairs and an upholstered bench help emphasize the rooms pattern and texture. The open plan is further accentuated thanks to copper pots and contrasting pendant lamps. If ornament is crime, Katie is my accomplice, designer Frances Merrill said of her client, Katie Jordan, to AD. Crime or no crime, whats abundantly clear is that the room is perfectly arranged to help make for a very happy home.The German kitchen.Photographed by Robert Rieger, AD, January 20205) Studio Peregallis Bavarian RetreatFor one of two cover stories for the centennial issue of the magazine, writer Laura May Todd traveled to Bavaria to visit a countryside retreat. Designed by AD100 firm Studio Peregalli, the homes kitchen featured Portuguese tiles, Peperino marble countertops, fir cabinets, and an iron hood. He wanted a dreamy place, firm cofounder Laura Sartori Rimini recalls of the clients vision. So, in every room here, we created a small world.One artists delight.Photographed by Jason Schmidt, AD, December 20196) Urs Fischers Culinary StudioIn December 2019, West Coast editor Mayer Rus traveled to artist Urs Fischers personal Arcadia, located in East L.A. Rus described the room seen above as a giddy, polychromatic field of encaustic tiles that forms the floor of his voluminous mad scientist-meets-gourmand kitchen. The Swiss sculptor added, Some rooms, like the kitchen, you want to make you feel up and excited Other rooms, like the living room, you want to lower your heart rate. At the larger of the two tables pictured, chairs by Hans J. Wegner offer perches on which to sit. The colorful cement floor tiles were made using an encaustic, or hot wax, paint method. Fans of Fischers work may be reminded of some of his most famous pieces, which are constructed out of wax, and melt into newly deformed shapes once their wicks are lit.Studio Shamshiri's design.Photographed by Stephen Johnson, AD, October 20197) Anne Hathaways Swiss VisionNo, this kitchen, published in a fall 2019 issue of AD, is not set somewhere in the French countryside. Instead, its located in Southern California, and is inhabited by none other than actress Anne Hathaway and her husband, Adam Shulman. Inspired by Swiss ski retreats, it was created by AD100 designer Pamela Shamshiri of L.A.s Studio Shamshiri. Pam really leaned into it, Hathaway told AD at one point. As for Shamshiri, the designer reflects, We tried to maintain the sweetness that made the house so special while adding new layers of color, texture, and furnishings from different eras that reflect the evolution of the home over time and the warm, generous spirit of Annie and Adam. Elsewhere, a white La Cornue range matches the Rohl farm sink. Copper pots play nicely off of vintage copper pendants, which are interspersed with light fixtures designed by Deborah Ehrlich.Hannah Cecil Gurneys home.Photographed by Douglas Friedman, AD, October 20198) A Blooming de Gournay KitchenIn the October 2019 issue, AD visited the London home of Hannah Cecil Gurney. Considering that Gurney works for her family company de Gournay, the home was awash with color-filled floral wallpapers. As it happened, the kitchen was no exception. But instead of leaving it all to the chinoiserie, Gurney added additional pops of saturated colors that made the curling vines read almost like a neutral backdrop. (Interestingly, that wallpaper survived an early incident, in which Gurneys dogs nibbled at its edges.) Simon Smith and Michael Brooke Architects helped design the open space so the chef isnt alone while all the guests are having fun next door, as Gurney explained. The tte chef isnt Gurney, however, but her husband, who, as she explained, regularly whips up meals to accommodate the couples robust entertaining schedule.Chris Burchs French kitchen.Photographed by Miguel Flores-Vianna, AD, May 20199) Une Cuisine Not Far from ParisWhen Chris Burch encountered a historic home not far from Frances capital city, he was quick to fall in love. Nonetheless, that didnt mean the 1608 htel particulier didnt require a fair amount of work: It needed renovation; it needed everything, he told the magazine in May 2019. But you could just feel it was wonderful. Indeed. One particularly wondrous corner turned out to be the houses kitchen, in which Burch installed a La Cornue stove. In a nod to the maisons historic provenance, Burch kept its original 19th-century table and chairs, while installing a pendant light fixture from the same century and emphasizing tiles and ceramics from the one prior. With minty green paint and blue-and-white cushions, the room became the perfect canvas on which to display fresh fruits and fleurs.A Mexican tiled kitchen.Photographed by Douglas Friedman, AD, January 201910) San Miguel de Allendes Blue and White OasisThis image of a blue-and-white-tiled kitchen in Mexico graced one of the April 2019 covers of AD. The home in question, located in San Miguel de Allende, actually started as two distinct structureswhich AD100 designer Michelle Nussbaumer ingeniously united. The colorful and undeniably unique Nussbaumer wasnt about to whitewash any area of the home, least of all its kitchen: I love bringing timeworn techniques into a modern era, she commented at one point in last years article. [A]nd the last thing this place needed was a marble kitchen. While the jars seen are a mixture of new and vintage pieces, the tiles used were designed by Nussbaumer and made by Ceylon et Cie.Will Kopelmans kitchen by AD100 designer Gil Schafer.Photo: Simon Upton11) Will Kopelmans New York PadIt was a rabbit warren, AD100 designer Gil Schafer commented in the February 2019 issue of AD. [T]otally opposite to the way families live today. He was speaking of the ber-divided kitchen, butlers pantry, and laundry room that ultimately gave way to a much more open space. I wanted to make the kitchen the centerpiece, Kopelman says of the areas re-envisioned cookery-filled room. Its where I make the girls breakfast in the morning and cook their dinner at night. I wanted a space that could handle all of that. Its also a classic space that reads as more French country than as city-set workroom. The white subway tiles might betray a trace of the Big Apple, but its plate storage, farm sink, and wooden table, which dates back to the 19th century and was originally used by French silk traders, tell a different story. The La Cornue stove and its nearby cacophony of copper pans only accentuate the look. The hood was custom-designed by Schafer to match the range.The marble-filled space in L.A.Photographed by Jason Schmidt, AD, November 201812) A Haas Brothers Los Angeles HomeIn November 2019, AD put together a package of some of the best kitchen products of the day. To help further illustrate the multi-page spread, images of enviable kitchens were liberally interspersed. Readers were no doubt hard-pressed to miss this marble-clad L.A. room, owned by Djuna Bel and Nikolai Haas. For collectible-design aficionados, Nikolais last name no doubt rings a bell, considering that he makes up one half of the Haas Brothers group. While the kitchen was first photographed for the magazine exactly one year prior, it made another more recent digital appearance, thanks to the newly unveiled series AD Visits. In its inaugural episode, Bel and Haas swept onlookers through this exact, textured space.The Cobble Hill home.Photographed by Gieves Anderson, AD, October 201813) Athena Calderones Swoon-worthy Brooklyn KitchenIn October 2018, AD popped on over to the Greek Revival townhouse of Athena Calderone in Brooklyns Cobble Hill neighborhood. The main story was that Calderone, a designer and the force behind the popular blog EyeSwoon, was finally finished with her house-swapping ways and had found her elusive forever home. Readers may have been quickly distracted by another detail: Calderones dreamy open kitchen, which gave way to an enviable office nook. Calderone admitted to ADs Jane Keltner de Valle that the sun-filled kitchen, which was coated in Calacatta Paonazzo marble, was the star of the show. That makes for especially logical sense, considering that much of Calderones work rests on documenting the food that she cooks. For shooting purposes, you need side light, so thats why we ended up with a square island instead of a rectangle. It sounds crazy, she said at the time, but I needed to make certain things work for my brand. The barstools are by Thomas Hayes Studio, while the range is by Fisher & Paykel. AD100 architect Elizabeth Roberts helped with the design.Matthias Vriens-McGraths kitchen.Photographed by Franois Halard, AD, September 201614) One Verdant Californian DwellingMatthias Vriens-McGrath has an uncanny ability to understand what makes for a good home. Why? Hes not only a photographer but also an antiques dealer. Inside his California home, which was once a key dwelling during Hollywoods Golden Age, a seemingly simple kitchen blooms anew. Paola Navone woven-ceramic bowls and antique majolica pitchers are characteristic of Vriens-McGraths knowledge set, while nearby surfaces provide plenty of space for both edible and decorative greenery. I like to surround myself with beautiful things, whatever they are, he reflected at one point in the September 2016 issue. If I love something, I can always find a way for it to live with all the other things I love.An island-set open-floor plan kitchen, with an island all its own.Photo: Architectural Digest, December 201515) A Glossy Nantucket SpaceOn the Massachusetts island of Nantucket, one large and seemingly simple kitchen sits, ready to play host. The centerpiece of the room is its long, rectilinear table and four correlating benches. Built by Hudson Furniture, all five pieces make excellent use of walnut wood, while the table is covered with acrylic. That glossy finish pairs nicely with the kitchens sleekly white cabinetry, as well as its shiny wooden floors. The Lem kitchen island stools were purchased through DWR. In terms of appliances and fixtures, the microwave is by Gaggenau, the fridge is Sub-Zero, and the sinks fittings are by Dornbracht.Bobby McAlpine and Ray Booths design.Photographed by Pieter Estersohn, Architectural Digest, October 201416) Louisianas Finest Dutch-Enthusiast KitchenBaton Rouge, Louisiana, is the setting for this Cape Dutchstyle home and its expansive kitchen. The waterfront dwelling, which was featured in the October 2014 issue of the magazine, is the result of AD100s Bobby McAlpine and Ray Booths considerable collaborative efforts. (The place needed to look like it had been here for 200 years, one of the clients noted to AD at the time of the brief to create a historically accurate home.) In the kitchen, that meant installing a 17th-century portrait and French antique chairs. The La Cornue range, and other appliances, are, of course, new.The Houston kitchen.Photographed by Thomas Loof, AD, August 201417) Miles Redds Texan CreationEach August, AD tends to highlight second homes and seaside escapes. The 2014 issue was no exception, thanks in part to this Miles Redddesigned kitchen. Unabashedly white and with just enough pops of red, it brings to mind a modernized lobster bake. But upon closer inspection, some of its sharpest details come into clearer view: The subway tiles seen extend throughout the entire cavernous space, while not one but two minimal chandeliers are hung akimbo. And yet, the kitchen in question isnt located along an beachy coastline. Instead, its inside the exceptionally colorful Houston home of one couple. Its livable glamour, a worlds fair of decorating, the client told the magazine at the time. Around every corner is a surprise.Inside the photographers home.Photographed by Nikolas Koenig, Architectural Digest, August 201218) Kelly Kleins Warmly Minimalist Floridian KitchenThe fact that photographer Kelly Kleins home betrays more than a trace of minimalist chic shouldn't come as any huge surprise. After all, Klein, whose rsum also boasts her modeling career and work as an author, is the former spouse of Calvin Klein. An August 2012 Architectural Digest article, written by William Norwich and produced by Carlos Mota, visited Kelly at her then-new Palm Beach, Florida, home. Naturally, the homes pool was of great interest (her book Pools is a famous photography best-seller). But the kitchen was equally appealing as a space to dive into, thanks to its Wolf oven range, Dornbracht sink, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. More striking was its total lack of cabinets. Some people dont like looking at their things, Kelly mused at the time. I like seeing my glassware and dishes.The AD100 designers kitchen.Photographed by Pieter Estersohn, Architectural Digest, March 201119) Muriel Brandolinis Manhattan HomeFor some, its the Viking range that catches their eyes. For others, its the bespeckled, and sometimes yellow, cabinetry, which alternates various tones. (City Joinery is responsible for them, and yes, those are indeed holes.) This kitchen, which was featured in the March 2011 issue of Architectural Digest, is chock-full of unexpected detailsright down to its Czech chairs that date back to the 1930s. Its no huge surprise that its located inside designer Muriel Brandolinis own Manhattan townhouse. With the right craftspeople, you give them an inch and thenwhoosh! the AD100 decorator told ADs own Mitchell Owens at one point in the article. As an example of that very phenomenon, he pointed to those cabinets, which have Brooklyn-based furniture maker Jonah Zuckerman to thank for their enameled Swiss cheese aesthetic. The table, which further anchors the room, is by Jean Dunandy.Andrei Dmitrievs Russian kitchen.Photographed by Deborah Turbeville, Architectural Digest, September 200620) A St. Petersburg Apartment Photographed by Deborah TurbevilleIf one were forced to guess which year this image dates from, the answer likely wouldnt be 2006. And yet thats when Deborah Turbeville, the photographer best known for her pioneering fashion images taken of women during the 1970s, traveled to Russia to shoot this kitchen and its surrounding rooms. Most of the furniture is Russian, from different times but mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries, explains Andrei Dmitriev, an interior designer and former linguist. I limit modern things to the telephone and the computer. The kitchen is a perfect example of this approach, with its clear sense of age and rusticity, as writer Joseph Giovannini stated at the time. Its more formal because I was trying to re-create the ambience of the 19th century, Dmitriev added of his kitchen, which, complete with its northern Russian table, sits inside the cozy apartment.A home in the state of Georgia.Photographed by Robert Thien, Architectural Digest, February 199521) One Mid-1990s Atlanta KitchenFor design enthusiasts, its the Alessi tea kettle with bird whistle, famously designed by Michael Graves, that likely makes this image worthy of a double take. But beyond the photos foreground and nearby fruit bowl is a richly layered scene to unpack. A painted black-and-gray shelf houses a cloisonn bowl and various Chinese decorative arts works. The entire space, which exists within the Atlanta home of James and Sandy Cape, was designed and renovated by Thomas Britt.The Fall 1969 cover of Architectural Digest.Photographed by Danforth-Tidmarsh, Architectural Digest, Fall 196922) A Late-1960s ThrowbackFor its fall 1969 cover, Architectural Digest chose to draw attention to a quintessentially American kitchen. Located in the Omaha home of Mr. and Mrs. William Utney, the room in question appears to be a bit older than the magazine issues date might implyand for good reason. Rather than furnish the room with then-state-of-the-art appliances, the couple chose to carefully re-create a typical kitchen from the United States earliest days. A crackling hearth, a collection of blue-and-white china, and an ample supply of wooden pieces helped set the scene, while copper, brass, and silver details set the room aglow. Styled with sunny flowers, dried corn, and a bounty of cherry-red apples, the brick-clad space was the embodiment of colonial-revivalism.This kitchen is fresh in blue and white.Photographed by Steve Hall,Architectural Digest, October 200823) Blooming in BlueBuilt on a wooded knoll and totally integrated with its environment, you might expectthis home by architect Carlene Nolan Pederson to be furnished in natural tones and materials. Instead, the designers opted to go against the wood grain and add accents of bold cobalt blue along with neutral furnishings. The island and cupboards match the exposed beams visible in an adjacent living space. Plus, open shelving on the wall leaves plenty of visual breathing space.Diane Keaton went full throttle with color in this kitchen.Photographed by Tim Street-Porter,Architectural Digest, April 200524) Loving Layers Chez KeatonThe kitchen inDiane Keatons Bel Air home that AD toured in 2005 is nothing if not an exercise in collage. Working with designer Stephen Shadley, Keaton brought in passions new and old. That chrome range is a 1950s OKeefe & Merritt number that the pair did a U-turn to nab after spotting it in a store window while driving through LA. Keatons dishware collection adds dimension and draws the eye upward. The island, meanwhile, is made of repurposed California tile tablesthe very items that first emboldened Keaton to embrace color in her home. An adapted Robert Frost quote was painted atop the arch, serving as something of a mission statement for the vibrant kitchen.Blue and yellow brighten up this rooftop kitchen.Photographed by Simon Watson,Architectural Digest, May 201225) Old School, New DigsBright by definition, this rooftop kitchen within an 18th-century Morocco property serves an outdoor entertaining pavilion. By the time they got a hold of the crumbling estate, designer Salem Grassi and homeowner Dorothea McKenna Elkon needed to demolish and rebuild the top floors. Grassi spent two years overhauling the home, touring mosques and palaces across Morocco and Spain, and meeting local artisans to help oversee select elements. Theres no doubt that those tile setters, painters, and stone-carvers came in handy when it came to creating the rooftop kitchens custom shelves and tiled floor, countertop, and backsplash. The result? A meticulous recreation of the aged charm that attracted McKenna Elkon in the first place.Emma Chamberlains take on the green kitchen.Photographed by Christopher Sturman,Architectural Digest, November 202226) Going GreenEmma Chamberlain is far from the first homeowner to try out a green kitchen, but her pistachio green sanctuary still took the internet by storm when her Proem Studiodesignedhome was featured in the pages ofAD. It almost felt like a summer camp, so we leaned into that mood. We described it as Wet Hot American Summer meets Troop Beverly Hills, recalled Ashley Drost of Proem Studio. Emma said, I love that idea, but I have no clue what youre talking about. Their chase after that summer camp appeal is evident in the kitchen, which is topped by wood paneling and skylights.Theres something quite inviting about this kitchens pair of lozenge-shaped islands.Photographed by Stephen Johnson,Architectural Digest, July/August 202227) Blue and White All OverIf youve ever wanted to mix the fun of midcentury colors and patterns with the technology and comfort of the 21st century, this project by interior designer Jamie Bush and architect William Hefner is sure to satisfy. The kitchen is particularly captivating, with its steadfast commitment to only the most eye-catching hues of blue. The islands are topped with emerald quartzite, the flooring is by Hermosa Terrazzo, and the custom brass hardware is by Pasupatina. I just love that it feels fun to me, homeownerMary Kitchen said toAD. At the end of the day, if you dont have a sense of humor, whats the point?A kitchen by Reath Design in coastal Massachusetts.Photographed by Laure Joliet,Architectural Digest, January 202328) Concentrated on Color BlockingClever color blocking makes a whopping impact in this coastal Massachusetts kitchen by AD100 studio Reath Design. The case could be made that the red 1953 Chambers stove is the rooms focal point, though the eye cant help but dart between that appliance, the yellow Bruno Rey chairs, and theFarrow & Ball Cooks Blue trim. And though the lilac Pyrolave countertops offer throwback charm, they are thoroughly contemporaryand surprisingly even incorporate volcanic lava stone.A Hamptons kitchen.Photographed by Bjrn Wallander,Architectural Digest, April 201429) A Penchant for PlayThe house feels playfulit has a sense of humor, interior designer Muriel Brandolini said toAD of her familys Hamptons home in the April 2014 issue. Its not about making a statement. Its about our life. That joie de vivre is easy to see in the kitchen that brings the homes color-blocked exterior inside. Bursts of vibrant shades come in through the blue-trimmed windows and the pendant lights; plus a built-in bench offers a cooks companion a place to lounge. Elsewhere, a few chairs lend a spot for the rest of the family to dine.Shulamit Nazarians Studio Shamshiridesigned kitchen.Photographed by Stephen Johnson,Architectural Digest, January 202330) Going Full CircleFrom the beginning ofAD100 designer Pamela Shamshiris work updating the historic A. Quincy Jones home of Los Angeles gallerist Shulamit Nazarian, she knew it was all about creating a space that was more comfortable for its homeowner. Naturally, the kitchen was a key part of this reconfiguration of the floor plan. The walnut-cupboard-lined circular kitchen calls to Joness circular concrete floors elsewhere in the home, and while Shamshiri insists it was the most challenging kitchen shes ever done, the effort clearly paid off. The kitchen is a place of gathering and nourishment, homeowner Nazarian stated. The new design connects the houses more formal areas with the family spaces in the most beautiful, generous, welcoming way.Perry Farrells Venice kitchen.Photographed by Alan Weintraub,Architectural Digest, August 199531) Big Time Barrel VaultingBarrel-vaulted ceilings add a sense of subdued grandeur to thisrelatively humble 2000-square-foot Venice Beach pad. In the 90s, rockstar and Lollapalooza creator Perry Farrell was looking to replace the simple wood cottage that stood on the property when he bought it, so he commissioned the structurefrom architect Steven Ehrlich. I appreciate the Japanese sensibility of refinement, of choosing whats necessary, Farrell told AD during a 1995 tour. When things get too big and ornate, they can make you uncomfortable. The wood kitchen blends seamlessly with the Korean barbecue pit-centered dining room and stands open to a refreshing lap pool.At the hands of Mir, this kitchen gained a lot more of an airy feel.Photo: Robert Reck32) In Texas, Traditional with A TwistYou know that something has happened to this house, but its not one of those transformations that completely changes the character, architect Juan Mir said of this 1940s abode, which his AD100 firm, Mir Rivera Architects, renovated and redesigned. Compared to the before photos of the home, which are included in ADs February 2009 feature, the process was clearly a skillful reimagining, not a dramatic top-to-bottom overhaul. The kitchen is emblematic of the firms overall approach: They replaced the stovetop island with a traditional islandreducing the visual bulk that the range hood added to the center of the roomadded a large window above the sink, and replaced some of the upper cabinetry with open shelving to further open things up. Even with two islands instead of one, the space looks much more airy. New stainless steel appliances and accents add to the modern flair, though the flooring was kept exactly as is. An oil painting by Johannes Hppi hangs at the far left.This Rhode Island home is modernized with light wood-panelling throughout, despite retaining some of its more Victorian elements.Photo: Peter Vanderwarker33) The Cherry On TopIn this Victorian home in Jamestown, Rhode Island, what once was a third floor and attic became a double-height open-concept living, dining, and kitchen at the hands of architect Jim Estes, of the Newport firm now known as Estes Twombly + Titrington Architects. These clients are truly daring, Estes told AD for the July 2005 feature on the home. I cant think of anyone else who would agree to a three-floor walk-up to get to the living room. With its sprawling views of Narragansett Bay, the space is worth the extra steps. Though the renovation was largely a project of modernizing the home, the old-fashioned addition of a dumbwaiter (seen at far right in the above photo) is what made the upside-down plan totally livable.With its clapboard accents and wooden countertops, this kitchen is quintessential Marthas Vineyard.Photo: Richard Mandelkorn34) Gardenside GloryHomeowners Roseline and Bill Glazer spent 10 years revitalizing this Marthas Vineyard home. The Glazers recognized the potential of the property, which was formerly a series of dilapidated cottages with trees that blocked the views of Vineyard Sound. Architect Joseph W. Dick handled the structures, and Roseline herself took on the creation of the propertys new main attraction: its gardens. Surrounded by a veritable cornucopia of flowers and a brick patio, the rear door of the primary cottage leads straight into the kitchen. With a window positioned squarely above the Kohler sink, dish duty is a lot less grueling thanks to the flowery view. We dont have much art, Roseline told AD in June 2008. The landscape and sea are all the art we need.This Californian kitchen plays into both the houses natural slope and the owners affinity for all things culinary.Photo: Arthur Matthew Gray35) Fit for a ChefThis kitchen is defined by its updated ceiling, which is one of the more daring ideas thought up for this Los Angeles canyon home. Described as the big move by Margaret Griffen of Griffen Enright Architects, the once lowly sloped pitched roof was folded back up, beckoning more sunlight in and mirroring the grade of the property itself. The space is appropriately striking for homeowners Judi and Howard Sadowsky, given that Howard is a passionate amateur chef who happily crafts five-course meals for friends. The stainless-steel-topped island would pass even a professional cooks cleanliness test, and the abundance of under-the-counter storage means theres never a reason to say no to a new gadget or tool. Better still, all of those hungry guests can easily filter in and out of the house through the 10-foot glass barn doors at the left. One of the things I love is that its an incredibly efficient space, Sadowsky told AD in the April 2004 story on the home. It gives us everything we need.The kitchen of chef and author Julia Child includes French heavy-duty copper and ironware, which hangs from a pegboard wall.Photo: Richard Champion36) Julia Childs LaboratoryFor beloved chef Julia Child and her husband Paul, the sight of this Cambridge, Massachusetts, propertys large kitchen was reason to celebrate. It only took one visit to convince the pair that the home was meant for them. For renovations, they dialed the late architect Robert Woods Kennedy. The kitchen proper was our major concern because, to us, it is the beating heart and social center of the household, Child wrote in the July 1976 issue of AD. Although this was our ninth kitchen, we never before had had the luxury of a large and well-proportioned room. We intended to make it both practical and beautiful, a working library as well as a living and dining room. Only a couple of structural changes were needed: The sink was relocated and a window was covered up with a pegboard, as pictured above, to give them more space for what really mattered: their cookware. In the story, Julia describes her and Pauls appreciation for cookware as decorative objects. She gives Paul full credit for the meticulous arrangement of pots and pans by size.The combined dining room/kitchen in the Spanish home of designer Duarte Pinto Coelho features a beamed ceiling, indoor shutters, tile floors, painted tile architraves, and a 1920 painting on dining.Photo: Jose Luis Perez37) A Sprawling Spanish KitchenThe first thing I had to do was to make very certain that the house conformed to this particular region of Spain, the late designer Duarte Pinto Coelho explained to AD, describing his approach to building a new country home for himself in Trujillo, Spain, southwest of Madrid. I wanted to give the impression that it had always been here. Next were the obvious elements of comfort: livability, enough space. If any space best exemplifies this two-pronged approach, its the combination kitchen and dining room featured on the October 1980 cover of AD. Rather than a traditional kitchen island with counter stoolswhich would go against the need for timelessness and be slightly less comfortable for guests to perch atCoelho placed an antique-looking table for food prep and two dining tables nearby for visitors to sprawl out at for hours on end. As with the houses other rooms, layers of decor add to a sense of the property being decades old. They may have been perfectly placed in quick succession, but the collection of baskets and cookware appear as though they were accumulated over years and years.The open kitchen in a diamond shaped residence in Accord, New York, featuring a long skylight on the sloped ceiling, a walk-in cooler behind a butcher block island, and wall oven by Gaggenau.Photo: Bruce Buck38) An Upstate New York dream kitchenArchitect Nancy Copley spent decades building her property in New Yorks Catskills region. Though her process began in the 1950s, she had been continually modifying it up until it was featured in the October 2007 issue of AD. With its wood, stone, and glass material palette, the home feels very much of its place, but its angularity adds an undeniable flair that makes it stand out in its forested locale. There is perhaps no better showcase of this juxtaposition than the kitchen. Two sets of windows lean sharply in opposite directionsone in the kitchen proper, the other in the nearby breakfast nookwhile uniform wood kitchen cabinets and butcher-block countertops create a sense of grounding in this delightfully out-there design.Alongside the kitchen, Adler devised ceramic tiles for the living room and master suite.Photo: Joshua W. Mchugh39) Jonathan Adlers modern kitchen ideasThe exact vibe was to be a blend of Big Sur bohemian and rich Ibiza hippie, two of our favorite adopted personas, Simon Doonan writes of the home he and his husband Jonathan Adler crafted in Shelter Island in the July 2012 issue of AD. Working with Lisa Gray and Alan Organschi of Gray Organschi Architecture, they created a space inspired by Case Study Houses and Scandinavian country homes, defined by Adlers signature, slightly tweaked midcentury-modern style. Worry notthe kitchen doesnt leave play behind in pursuit of practicality. The island has a mural inspired by local birdlife by John-Paul Phillipp, and the kitchen backsplash features patterned tiles designed by Adler himself.The house is named Casa Acanto, considering acanthus leaves were a design motif used throughout.Photo: Simon Watson40) A San Miguel de Allende spotThe best white kitchen ideas use just the right amount of spice without fully diluting the relief of a bright neutrality. Jeffry Weisman and Andrew Fisher, the professional and personal partners that make up design firm Fisher Weisman (now Fisher Weisman Brugioni), gut renovated this San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, property. For the kitchen makeover, published in the April 2013 issue of AD, they paired white tile with a complementary blue frieze along the uppermost portion of the wall. The reddish tones of the sabino and reclaimed pine cupboards are illuminated by the natural light that flows into the space.Huston has several buildings on the 120-acre property: the main house, which she calls the Adobe; a two-bedroom guesthouse called the Casita; and the Bunkhouse. There is also a tack room and a studio.Photo: David Marlow41) A ranch kitchen for Anjelica HustonOne of the most playful of kitchen cabinet ideas is found in Angelica Hustons country kitchen. Published in the October 2005 issue of AD, her cabinet doors are decoupaged with illustrations of animals, fruits, and vegetablesa project that producer Laila Nabulsi, a friend of Hustons, helped out with. The motifs are right in line with the Center Valleys rustic airs. Huston describes her sense of style as extremely peculiar and eclectic in the articlecharacterizations that are hard to disagree with. Huston called the kitchen her favorite part of the house. In the morning, as I make my coffee, I survey the beauty of my garden, she told AD. I think this house is my inner life.Throughout the house, furniture groupings rather than walls provide spatial definition.Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer42) Practical by designWe had to strip the building down to its skeleton in order to create a simple open plan and a feeling of spaciousness, Christopher Bene of architecture and design firm Chang Bene Design told AD in the October 2006 issue. This kitchen space is proof that they accomplished that goal. The compact kitchen island is abutted by a small table that serves as a breakfast nook, with food preparation space available on the countertops on either side of the room. Kitchen remodel ideas should always serve the desired use of the space as best as possible, and this space accommodates the homeowners desire for a practical, flexible living space.