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These 10 Design Ideas Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Bigger, Without Extending Your Home — These Tricks Open Up a Space 'Visually' Instead

It all comes down to understanding how the eye reads the room — and these clever tricks from color to layout make a big difference

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Goodbye dish racks, this new space-saving trend is the ultimate alternative to keep worktops organised and clutter-free in a kitchen

Wall storage is the secret to an organised and practical kitchen

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Should Kitchen Cabinets Go All the Way to the Ceiling? It's Not Just About Storage — Experts Share the Factors That Will Impact Your Decision

It comes down to striking the right balance between the design of your space and how it functions

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6 Kitchen Tap Trends to Elevate Your Sink Station in 2026 — These Are What the Experts Are Using, and Why You Should Be, too

From dedicated pet taps to feel-good finishes, these are the kitchen taps that will be everywhere in 2026

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5 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Will Actually Make Your Room Feel Bigger — And How to Use Them in Your Layout

If you want your compact kitchen to feel more expansive without altering your floor plan, these are the kitchen cabinet colors experts want you to know about

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Sorry, cupboards – these are the 3 storage heroes you actually need on a kitchen island that will make daily life easier

The devil is in the detail

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The 3:3 rule is the expert-approved secret to organised shelves – here’s all you need to know, and how to make it work in your home

Go from cluttered to curated in no time

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8 ways to design a kitchen extension that is fresh and modern but that won't look dated a few years down the line

But that won't look dated a few years down the line

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'Convenience kitchens' is the design ethos that will transform how you use your kitchen – these 3 design tips put functionality first

Designing for convenience is the way forward

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5 Things Every 'Timeless' Kitchen Design Gets Right, Without Ever Feeling Old-Fashioned

Achieving a timeless scheme for your kitchen isn't as easy as you might first think, especially if you want to avoid tired design clichés

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7 Kitchen Planning Mistakes That Amateurs Always Make When Designing Their Space, According to London's Best Kitchen Designers

Plan your kitchen like a pro by avoiding these common planning mistakes. Here’s how the experts plan every new kitchen, and why you should do the same

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I've Only Got Room for One, so Is a Dining Table or Kitchen Island More Useful? I Asked Experts to Find Out

Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option

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Forget Flat Doors, Textured Kitchens Feel Way More Expensive — These Are the 8 Types Designers Are Reaching for in 2026

From mesh panels to fluted wood, these are the textured kitchen doors tipped to elevate your kitchen reno in 2026. Over to the experts…

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Kitchen hatches are back, but not how you know them – this is how they're working for open plan kitchens in 2026

This retro trend is the secret to nailing broken-plan living

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‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen

It's perfect for cosy season

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3 hosting mistakes to avoid this Christmas so that your kitchen stays organised and stylish – plus, the 3 tips to follow instead

It will make any event run smoothly

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Forget One-Color Kitchens, The 'Tri-Color' Kitchen Rule Is the Way People Are Choosing Sophisticated Schemes for Their 2026 Projects

Monochrome no more, say hello to the coolest (and most colorful) kitchen trend of the moment — prepare to be obsessed

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10 clever ways to stop a galley kitchen feeling claustrophobic

Kitchen designers share insider tricks to make a galley kitchen look bigger than it really is

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6 Dark Wood Kitchens That Prove Why We're Drawn to Them — Plus, How You Can Make These Spaces Look Their Best

From sleek modern designs to rustic farmhouse living, we are all about the dark wood kitchen and the high standards it consistently provides for our interiors

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Japandi and Wabi-Sabi are two of the biggest kitchen trends, but this is how to choose which one to try in 2026

Here's which is better - depending on your lifestyle

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10 Ways to Fix an Awkward Kitchen Layout — How Designers Deal With Tricky Spaces

Don't hide those architectural quirks — they can be celebrated and utilized to your advantage

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"I've Got a Long and Narrow Kitchen, What Can I Do With It?" 10 Ideas That Will Enhance Awkwardly-Shaped Spaces

Baffled by what to do with a long and narrow kitchen? Designers reveal how to alter this kind of space and open it up to fresh new possibilities

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It's Settled: Curved Islands Look Good, Feel Expensive, and Save Space — These Are the Ideas You'll Want to Use in Your Remodel

Straight lines, be gone! For a warm, welcoming kitchen, curved islands are taking center stage, say the designers

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6 Outdated Kitchen Flooring Ideas in 2025 That Threaten to Turn Back the Clock — Plus What to Choose Instead

Mastering your kitchen flooring is less about following trends and more about avoiding fads that can prematurely date your space

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I've discovered the 3 things making your kitchen island look cheap - and the easiest ways to fix them

Make sure your kitchen island looks fab not drab!

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