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What Color Countertops Work Best With Dark Kitchen Cabinets? Here's What Designers Would Choose

Instantly elevate a dark kitchen by pairing it with one of the designers' top choices for countertop finishes

Livingetc · Aug 29

6 Things All Luxury Kitchens Used to Have 10 Years Ago, but That Designers Say You Should Skip in 2026

Once part of a list of absolute “essential” luxuries, these items have now been scrapped by the designers

Livingetc · May 24

'Layered Backsplashes' Are the Trend That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Richer — Even Though It's Probably Going to Save Money on Your Budget

Fully functioning material combinations — why designers are choosing to layer textures and tones, and how to make them work for you

Livingetc · May 13

Zoe Saldana’s new kitchen will ‘jump up the luxury hotel feel in your kitchen,' says experts

The Avatar actress shows off her new, ultra-luxe kitchen renovation — and it’s her ‘happy place.’

Tom’s Guide · Nov 19, 2023

How to make your bed look more expensive - design experts on elevating your home to feel so much more plush

Designers suggest decor ideas that will make your bed look more expensive an d convert this space into something that is nothing short of a sanctuary

Livingetc · Jun 27, 2023

Should kitchen islands be darker than cabinets? There's a simple trick kitchen designers use to answer this question

Planning a kitchen color update? We asked experts to help resolve this common question about your kitchen's palette

Livingetc · Jun 23, 2023

5 paint colors going out of style in 2023 –and the ones designers are using instead

Some paint colors, designers say, are feeling outdated. Here are the colors you could use instead

Homes & Gardens · Jun 11, 2023