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Kitchen Hatches Are Back – Why This Once-Dated ‘70s Design Trend Is Topping Remodeling Lists in 2026

Designers are getting more requests for this retro feature to be reintroduced in 2026

Homes & Gardens

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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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Kitchen Handles — Get This Wrong, and Your Whole Kitchen Will Look, and Feel, Off

Don't overlook the importance of these kitchen finishing touches — they can completely elevate your design, so long as you don't make one of these mistakes

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5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades

When it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you

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5 Ways to Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, If Replacing Them Isn't in the Budget for 2026

Dreaming of a new kitchen look, but the bank balance says no? Don’t worry, our experts have ideas that will transform your space with no compromise on style

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5 Outdated Types of Kitchen Storage Experts Are Urging You to Avoid in Your 2026 Renovation Projects — "They're Increasingly Impractical"

Kitchen experts share the outdated ideas to leave behind this year, and what to choose instead

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7 Traditional Kitchen Features That Are Making a Comeback in 2026 — Experts Are Saying 'the Older, the Better'

These are all the traditional features you can expect to see in all the coolest kitchens this year

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I've Been Writing About Trends for Kitchen Colors All Year, and My Big Prediction Is That 'Icy Blues' Are Going to Replace Sage Green for Cabinetry in 2026

Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions point towards a rise in cool blue tones, and our favorite kitchen designers seem to agree

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How Can I Save Money on a New Kitchen? 5 Tips That Experts Know Will Help to Keep Costs Down

Want a new kitchen without having to take out a second mortgage? Our experts have all the tips for how to keep costs down during your kitchen renovation

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5 Simple and Easy Ways to 'Un-Update' an Ugly Modern Kitchen in a Period Home

There's no pain quite like a builder-grade kitchen in a Victorian home. Luckily, we know how to remedy it

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7 Farrow & Ball Colors That Interior Designers Swear Are Perfect for Kitchens — In Case You're Stuck With 'Decision Paralysis'

Picking the right color for your kitchen can be overwhelming, but Farrow & Ball continues to be a go-to for these spaces, as these projects prove

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Forget One-Color Kitchens, The 'Tri-Color' Kitchen Rule Is the Way People Are Choosing Sophisticated Schemes for Their 2026 Projects

Monochrome no more, say hello to the coolest (and most colorful) kitchen trend of the moment — prepare to be obsessed

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Forget 'Perfect Geometry' and Working Triangles — This Is How Designers Lay Out Kitchens for the Way You Actually Move Around the Room

Say goodbye to an outdated kitchen layout, and hello to a space that is designed to work and move with you

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6 Creative Projects That Put Pets First — Design and Architecture for Cat and Dog Lovers

As four-legged friends rise to family member status, homeowners seek stylish and bespoke solutions for cohabitation.

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Should you buy an IKEA kitchen? Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of these affordable designs

Here's everything you need to know before buying an IKEA kitchen, according to experts

Homes & Gardens

Dark wood kitchens are the richer take on this year's biggest trend – and these 5 spaces prove just how timeless deeper tones can be

Dark and natural – these wood kitchens are a moodier way to embrace this classic design

Homes & Gardens

6 things you should never put in a small kitchen, according to designers

Ditch these features if you want your small kitchen to look and function better

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5 Kitchen Island Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Planning Your Space — You've Been Warned

Don't fall for these island design traps — take advice from our experts and give your kitchen an upgrade

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How to update a wooden kitchen for a timeless and on-trend scheme, according to interior designers

Give your wooden kitchen the on-trend look it deserves with these stylish updates

Homes & Gardens

These are the kitchen backsplash trends designers predict will take over in 2025

This year's kitchen backsplash trends feature everything from tiles to stone and even metallics

Homes & Gardens

Can you put seating around a portable kitchen island? Design experts weigh in on navigating this tricky layout

Here's how to design a portable kitchen island with seating that doesn't become a storage nightmare

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Designers Are Loving Cork for Textured, Planet-Friendly Schemes – These 6 Homes Nail the Look

Surprisingly versatile and sustainable, architects use cork inside and outside the home for rich texture and functional appeal

Homes & Gardens

5 ways to elevate an IKEA kitchen to make it look bespoke

IKEA kitchens are an ever-popular design choice, but how can you make it feel more bespoke? These ideas will elevate your scheme in no time

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Kitchen renovation guide: everything you need to know from London suppliers to budget and low-waste options

Whether a refresh or a full-scale overhaul, here's how to update your kitchen now, and who to call in to do the work

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How to Make a Small Kitchen Feel More Airy — 5 Designer-Approved Tricks to Enhance Light and Space

Interior designers share simple tips and design choices that will allow your space to breathe

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