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Holly Cockburn

This kitchen island trend is set to continue in 2026 – this is how one of our editors made it work in her busy family kitchen

Jenny's kitchen island.

When the leaves have firmly fallen off the trees and the dark nights are drawing in, it means there are a few notable moments on the horizon. Yes, you might be thinking Christmas, but in the interiors world, it's when we look forward to the kitchen trends for the upcoming year.

As with any trend cycle, though, it can be tricky to know which styles will still around and which might not work in your own home. The curved kitchen island was a big trend going into 2025 and honestly, we didn't know whether it would turn into a classic design feature.

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