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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

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

Livingetc · Aug 26

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.

Livingetc · Aug 17

5 Outdated Styles of Kitchen Flooring Designers Say They're Avoiding in 2026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

Livingetc · May 26

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

Livingetc · May 19

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

Livingetc · Apr 3

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

Livingetc · Apr 2

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

Livingetc · Mar 24

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

Livingetc · Mar 21

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

Livingetc · Mar 16