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Sorry, Painted Doors — These 5 Unexpected Kitchen Cabinet Materials Are What Designers Want You to Take a Chance on Instead

From sculptural timber to patinated metals, these surprising material choices prove texture and craftsmanship are replacing paint as the definitive kitchen choice

Livingetc · Aug 11

This Characterful Kent Countryside Kitchen Was the Final Step in a Decade-Long Renovation Project — And It's the Definition of Saving the Best Till Last

10 years in the making, this beautiful kitchen design is rich with surprising finishes and unique touches

Livingetc · Apr 26

Designers Are Using This High-Low Material Mix to Create 2026’s Chicest Kitchens – It’s a Guaranteed Way to Embrace the Soft Minimalist Trend

This high-low kitchen formula feels both modern and soulful

Homes & Gardens · Apr 15

Martha Stewart’s Fifth Avenue ‘Galley Alley’ Kitchen Reveals How Minimalist Metal Surfaces and Smart Storage Can Revolutionize Tiny Spaces

Martha's New York ‘galley alley’ turned a narrow space into a sleek, functional kitchen – proof that smart design can be both practical and striking

Homes & Gardens · Oct 21, 2025

Reese Witherspoon’s Striking Tall Cabinets Redefine Kitchen Design – Experts Reveal How They Unlock Storage Without Sacrificing Flow

From floor to ceiling, Reese demonstrates how thoughtful layouts make overlooked spaces truly shine, and designers agree

Homes & Gardens · Oct 13, 2025

Can I Put a Hot Pan on My 'Heat-Resistant' Countertops? What to Know About the Different Materials, and the Catastrophic Mistake to Avoid

Can your countertop handle the heat? Our experts break down the best countertop materials for just that

Livingetc · Sep 13, 2025

How Much Space Should There Actually Be Between a Kitchen Countertop and Upper Cabinets? A Small Detail That Makes a Big Design Difference

I consulted the experts to get the lowdown on all things cabinets and countertops

Livingetc · Sep 12, 2025

Some designers shift away from mixed-material kitchens, but Eva Longoria makes a case that's hard to ignore – it blends function and style perfectly

With sleek wooden cabinets, marble counters and industrial metal appliances, Eva's kitchen is the blueprint for perfecting the mixed-material aesthetic

Homes & Gardens · Jun 17, 2025

How do you design a modern open-plan kitchen in an ancient, low-ceilinged country cottage? Ditching the wall cabinets, all the handles, and the ceiling lights was just the start

Exposed stone walls, wood cabinetry, and a harmonious flow have totally transformed this Cotswolds kitchen

Homes & Gardens · May 23, 2025

These 4 kitchen cabinet details could be making your space look dated, according to interior designers

Ditch these dated kitchen cabinet details if you want your kitchen to look chic and classic

Homes & Gardens · Mar 26, 2025