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7 Kitchen Material Trends Experts Say Will Define How You Style Your Space in 2026

With a focus on warmth, texture, and tactility, these are the materials kitchen experts predict will be everywhere this year — and beyond

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Following the 70/30 design rule is a shortcut to a perfectly designed kitchen, according to pros – here's how to use it in practice

Here's how to use it in practise

Ideal Home

3 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Look Great With Wood — These Combinations Feel So Right for 2026

Give your wood a boost and pair it with one of our expert-picked kitchen cabinet colors — these fail-safe options are bound to impress

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Sorry, Timber Countertops, You Will Be the First Thing to Go When I Remodel — But Can They Still Be a Good Idea? I Asked Kitchen Designers to Break Them Down

Timber countertops undoubtedly look beautiful, but they won't be the best option for every kitchen. Here, the experts explain where to use them and when to avoid

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10 Measurements Experts Say You Need to Know When Designing Your Kitchen — These Will "Shape How the Room Functions Day to Day"

From drawer depth to countertop height, consider this your expert guide to designing the perfect kitchen

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Forget Integrated Hobs and Ovens, Range Cookers Are Having a Renaissance in the Most Stylish Kitchens Right Now

Not willing to part with a gas hob, but want to add value to your home? A traditional range cooker might just be the answer

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Micro kitchen islands are the savvy kitchen storage idea I'm backing in 2026, as a Kitchen Editor – it's a genius way of including an island in a small kitchen

Bigger doesn't mean better

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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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Traditional kitchen storage ideas are having a renaissance in 2026 – these 3 styles are timeless for a reason

They're classic for a reason

Ideal Home

3 Problems With Gray Kitchens That Not Enough People Talk About — The Biggest Gripes You'll Have, and How to Avoid Them

They may be a design classic, but that doesn't mean they're problem-free — here's what the experts have to say about them

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5 Ways to Do Wood Kitchens in 2026 — They May Be the Year's Biggest Trend, but They're Far From All the Same

Overwhelmed with options? The experts break down their favorite types of wooden kitchens and share which they think will be the most popular this year

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3 Kitchen Color Combinations You'd Never Expect to Go Together, but Actually Work Incredibly Well

Move beyond green and cream, these surprising color combinations will bring new life to your kitchen design

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I've designed and built two kitchens – here are the 7 things I would urge everyone to think about before starting

These are some hard lessons learned that will take your kitchen design from uninspired to bespoke

Ideal Home

9 easy ways to warm up a white kitchen, without having to redecorate

All-white kitchens don't have to look cold and unwelcoming with our designer-approved steps to add character and warmth

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3 Colors Interior Designers Tell Me They'd Avoid in North-Facing Kitchens — And What They'd Use Instead for a Cozy and Inviting Space

You have to be even more careful with your kitchen color choice when your space is north-facing — these are the hues to steer clear of at all costs

Ideal Home

5 things people with tidy open plan kitchens always do when designing their cooking space – expert-approved tips to discourage clutter

A tidy space starts with a clever design

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These kitchen layouts are making your space less functional – here's what to try instead in 2026

They could be making your home look dated, too

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Remembering the fame and notoriety of the extraordinary ladies of Llangollen

Letters: Their relationship was a template for centuries of blissful and monogamous same-sex partnerships, writes Philip Harland. Also letters from Monica Kendall and John Sears

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