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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

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3 Color Combinations Designers Tell Me They Always Avoid in a Kitchen

The right color combination can bring your kitchen to life. The wrong combo, however, can have the adverse effect: these are the pairings the experts avoid, no matter what

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Which Kitchen Countertop Material Is Best? Your Options, Rated for Practicality and Style by Interior Designers

Beautiful, durable, or brilliantly low-maintenance? Designers weigh up the pros and cons of the most popular kitchen countertop materials to help you find the surface that works hardest for your space.

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Livingetc Style Awards 2026 — Kitchens

From invisible innovation to beautifully crafted details, these kitchen details and designs prove the hardest-working room in the house can also be its most stylish

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Not a Black Kitchen, Not a Gray Kitchen — This 'Espresso' Shade Is Way More Subtle and Forgiving

Delve into the deep, dark shades of a brown-black kitchen for total sophistication in the most-used space of the home

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The New 'Future-Proof' Neutral Kitchen Color Designers Are Using Instead of White

White kitchens have long been the go-to neutral, but designers are increasingly embracing this softer, warmer alternative to bring depth, character and a lived-in feel

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Should Wooden Floors Match Wooden Cabinetry? There's a New Answer in 2026 for How to 'Wood Match' in a Way That Feels Elegant and Elevated

Why a mixed timber palette, along with other complementary materials, creates a richer kitchen that feels softer and much more luxurious

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5 Outdated Styles of Kitchen Flooring Designers Say They're Avoiding in 2026

Want a kitchen with lasting appeal? These are the old and passé flooring choices to avoid, according to experts

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Fluted Kitchen Cabinets Are Being "Specified More Than Ever" Right Now — But Here’s How to Get Them Right for 2026

Fluted kitchen cabinets are going nowhere in 2026, so we asked the experts to explain how to make this design detail feel of the moment

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How to Hide AC in Your Kitchen Design — 5 Clever Ways to Keep Cool in the Summer, Without Introducing an Eyesore to Your Space

You don't have to pick between comfort and beauty. Our experts have all the tips for hiding your kitchen HVAC system, so you can stay cool while looking good

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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 Design Tricks That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Calmer, Less Hectic, and More Like a Retreat at Home

Is your kitchen feeling chaotic? These expert-approved design tips turn this high-traffic space into the restorative heart of the home

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5 Finishes That Instantly Feel Welcoming in a Kitchen — Because Nobody Wants a Space That Feels Cold and Clinical

The key to a space that feels comfortable and welcoming lies in how you incorporate natural, textural materials for a considered design

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5 Kitchen Cabinet Trends Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — Put These On Your Radar Now

From dark wood to skinny Shaker frames, the experts are going eclectic this year

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How Long Does It Take to Renovate a Kitchen? I Asked Professional Fitters for Their Honest Answer, and Here's What They Had to Say

Kitchen renovations seem to drag on forever, and they rarely stay on schedule, but here's how long you can expect the chaos to actually last

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I Should Have Known That Light Gray Kitchen Cabinets Would Be the Wrong Choice — Why This Color Didn't Work, and What I Should Have Picked Instead

I spoke to kitchen experts to unpick the pros and cons of light gray kitchen cabinets (and using gloss) to understand when you should and shouldn't use this color and finish

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6 Clever Designs That Get Your Dish Drying Rack Off Your Counters — It Will Free You From Counter Clutter in a Small Kitchen, While Looking Good

Ready to liberate your countertops? Here's how to swap that un-aesthetic drying rack for something a little more intentional

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The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards shine a spotlight on the most inspiring kitchen and bathroom designs – here are our winners

From cabinet handles and lighting to surfaces and appliances – our judges thought these pieces deserved praise

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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Bathroom

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10 Small Kitchen Problems You're Probably Facing — And What You Can Do to Solve Them

Small space not supporting your big ambitions? These expert-approved fixes tackle the most common small-space struggles, so every inch works harder and looks sharper

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Should You Include a Wine Fridge in Your Kitchen? Experts Are Divided on Whether This 'Valuable' Feature Is Really Worth It

A suave and sophisticated kitchen feature, or peripheral and passé? We explore whether or not a wine fridge deserves a place in your kitchen plans

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Are Islands Ruining Kitchens? We Asked Designers If This Once-Favorable Feature Has Lost Its Appeal

Islands have been a mainstay of kitchen design for decades, but have we moved on from this traditional layout? Here's what the experts have to say

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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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10 'Expensive-Looking' Kitchen Island Details That Will Make Your Space Feel More Elevated

From bespoke cabinet hardware to decorative countertop edges, here are all the ways designers add a hint of luxury to kitchen islands

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10 Ladder Kitchen Cabinet Ideas That Make the Most of High Storage and Make Your Scheme Feel Classy

Rail ladders in a kitchen have a sort of elegance to them that's hard to ignore, but they're also practical for storage, too

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