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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

Bye-Bye Open Plan: These Are the 7 Kitchen Layout Trends Designers Want to See More of in 2026

A green and wood kitchen.

The layout might not be the first thing you think of when curating a new kitchen, but designers assure it is one of the most important. It dictates the flow of the room and even impacts the overall atmosphere.

And as softer, more social cooking spaces continue to dominate kitchen trends, the kitchen layout you choose has never been more important. And if you're not sure where to start, there are a few configurations experts say are most coveted.

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