Kitchen Designs

Lara Rhode is the Editorial Director shaping every article, room transformation, and design strategy you read on Top Design, bringing more than a decade of editorial leadership and a deeply personal design philosophy to homeowners who want their spaces to feel truly theirs. She built her career believing that good design isn't about following rigid rules or chasing trends, but about helping real people solve real problems in their homes with creativity, confidence, and often a modest budget. Her approach centers on one simple truth: the best room in your house is the one that works for your life, not the one that looks like a magazine spread you can't actually live in. Before joining Top Design, Lara spent years working with shelter publications and design brands, but she grew frustrated ...

Randy King is the voice behind Top Design's most transformative room makeovers and budget-friendly styling guides, helping thousands of readers turn overlooked corners into spaces they actually love living in. Since joining the site, he's championed the idea that great design isn't about following rules or spending big, but about trusting your instincts and working with what you already have. His approach strips away the intimidation factor that keeps so many people from rearranging a single piece of furniture. What sets Randy apart is his genuine belief that your home should tell your story, not replicate a showroom. He writes like he's sitting across the table from you, coffee in hand, sketching ideas on a napkin. You won't find him pushing trends that'll look dated in six months or sug...