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7 Kitchen Planning Mistakes That Amateurs Always Make When Designing Their Space, According to London's Best Kitchen Designers

Plan your kitchen like a pro by avoiding these common planning mistakes. Here’s how the experts plan every new kitchen, and why you should do the same

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Forget Flat Doors, Textured Kitchens Feel Way More Expensive — These Are the 8 Types Designers Are Reaching for in 2026

From mesh panels to fluted wood, these are the textured kitchen doors tipped to elevate your kitchen reno in 2026. Over to the experts…

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How a Notting Hill Kitchen Designer Is Redefining Luxury Kitchens with Timeless Craftsmanship – We Meet Charlie Smallbone of Ledbury Studio

Some would say they're in a league of their own making. Charlie Smallbone talks through the mystery and magic behind kitchen brand Ledbury Studio and its unparalleled luxury design

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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5 Times It'd Be a Mistake to Put a Hob on Your Kitchen Island — And How to Get It Right

Island hobs have become a design favorite, but is it really worth it?

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How Much Should Countertops Overhang for Seating? The Golden Rule Kitchen Designers Swear by

We love a kitchen island dining setup, but what's the optimal amount of overhang needed for this design?

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13 Kitchen Cabinet Ideas That Will Make Your Design Feel Elevated and Effortlessly Classy

From the color and material of your cabinets through to the best pairings for handles and ironmongery, these are the design details to go for if you want a space that’s brimming with wow factor

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Martha Stewart called her unique Fifth Avenue kitchen her 'galley alley' – its metal surfaces teach us a lesson in modern home functionality

Stewart's New York home played host to a space unlike any other in her kitchen portfolio – years later, we're taking notes on its eternally practical design

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Fluted kitchen cabinets are the trending way to add texture and interest to your space – here's how to get the look

Add style and tactility to your kitchen with this trending cabinet design

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Metallic kitchens are a trend we didn't expect to take off – but these 5 spaces prove this once-dated style really is back for 2025

Here's how to elevate your kitchen with this revived trend

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Reese Witherspoon capitalizes on her kitchen's height with vertical cabinets – designers say it creates storage without compromising floor space

Often, we can find strategic storage space in 'dead' areas that might otherwise go unused – it's an expert-approved technique seen in Witherspoon's home

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Carrie Underwood's cabinets have a gallery-like quality – designers say they 'break up the monotony' and elevate the overall kitchen

This kitchen cabinet style doesn't come without dispute, but if anyone can make a case, it's the singer in her Tennessee home

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Why an appliance garage is the latest trend that no stylish kitchen should be without

Here's why you won't be able to live without an appliance garage in your kitchen

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What is a back kitchen? Designers explain this new (and very practical) kitchen trend

Well, actually a back kitchen isn't a 'new' trend at all. This old kitchen layout is making a comeback...

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Floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage can make your space look expensive – 10 looks loved by designers

Clever floor-to-ceiling kitchen storage ideas, matched with precision planning, can transform a chaotic space

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What is the best layout for a galley kitchen? 10 design rules to maximize a narrow space

Turn this long, narrow room into a dream space that is a joy to use

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Transitional-Style Kitchens — 13 Ideas to Blend the Best of Traditional and Modern Elements in Your Design

Taking the classicism of heritage cabinetry with materials and forms borrowed from contemporary style, this type of kitchen is taking over the design world

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Clever small kitchen layouts that will maximise even the tiniest of spaces

Expert advice on smart configurations to help boost the look and feel of space in a bijou kitchen

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9 kitchen ceiling light ideas to make a statement in your cooking space

From barely there to beautifully bold - see the different ways to work ceiling lights

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