Chicago Home + Garden magazine’s July/August issue hits newsstands Thursday, June 30th. To schedule an interview with one of our writers or editors, please contact Sam Tobias at stobias@chicagomag.com.

Kitchen and Bath (cover story): Seventeen pages of tips, trends, and fabulous finds. We’ve got all kinds of ideas, including the latest and greatest kitchen and bath accessories for punching things up.

Front + Center: From great accessories to tile, sinks, and faucets–we showcase twenty-six ways to give your kitchen and bath a big dose of style.

Fantasy Islands: If the kitchen is the center of the home, then island is the epicenter. We love when designers supersize it.

Bring It Home: True Romance. A little bit country, a little bit shabby chic. It’s a look that says, What, this old thing?

Bottoms Up: These playful dishes don’t mind you looking at their back sides. They might prefer it.