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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

Woman & Home

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6 Outdated Kitchen Flooring Ideas in 2025 That Threaten to Turn Back the Clock — Plus What to Choose Instead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

Ideal Home

9 Colors That Designers Say Will Make Your Kitchen Look Much More Expensive

These are the colors to incorporate into your kitchen scheme to make it look high-end

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5 Kitchen Cabinet Details That Will Make Your Home Look More Expensive

From luxury hardware to textured cabinet fronts, don't overlook these finer details if you want your kitchen to look more high-end

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Should You Choose a Kitchen Island or a Breakfast Bar? Experts Weigh-in on the Debate

They may look alike, but designers break down the real differences in form, function, and everyday practicality

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Is banquette seating replacing the kitchen island? Here's why this café-inspired look is trending in 2025

The whole family will be fighting for the bench seat

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5 Kitchen Layouts That Are Dated in 2025 — Plus the Contemporary Blueprints Designers Are Choosing Instead

If you want to design a kitchen with a coherent floorplan conducive to better flow and functionality, these are the layouts to steer clear of

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Should you choose a kitchen island or a breakfast bar? These are the key differences, plus which is best

Make sure you choose the right one for your home

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How Long Will My Kitchen Extension Take? From Planning to Building, Here's a Rough Guide

Our experts share everything they know about how long kitchen extensions tend to take, so you don't have to figure it out for yourself

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'Dirty kitchens' are the luxury kitchen trend with practical appeal - here's why you need one

It's much more appealing than it sounds

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These are the 7 huge mistakes to avoid if you want to nail your kitchen extension on a budget, from dodgy DIY to no contingency fund

Use your budget wisely

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Where to put a dishwasher in a small kitchen - 5 tricks for a practical and ergonomic space

Don't forgo this essential appliance even if your space is squeezed

Homes & Gardens

Tamera Mowry brings a unique twist to her white kitchen with this old money-style storage technique – it turns her wall into a gallery-like space

The classic storage 'withstands the fast-paced trend cycles' and feels individual to her and her family – designers say it brings her personality to the forefront

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Kitchen wall cabinets are out for 2025 and being replaced by these 6 on-trend alternatives, according to kitchen designers

Is this the end of the traditional kitchen wall cabinet?

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I'm Tempted by Wood Countertops for My Kitchen, But Are They Hard to Maintain?

Torn between stone and wooden kitchen countertops like I was? Well here's your answer to whether they're easy to care for, or not

Woman & Home

Is the kitchen triangle still relevant? We asked design experts – and you might be surprised by their responses

Does the kitchen work triangle still work for modern living – or is there a better design layout?

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