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"Don't Waste Your Money on This" — This Is Where Designers Suggest You Should Spend, and Save, When You're Planning Your 2026 Kitchen Project If You're Trying to Control the Budget

Planning your kitchen for the New Year? Here’s your guide to where’s best to invest and the elements you can easily save on without compromising on style and finish

Livingetc · Dec 28, 2025

How to Plan a More Sustainable Kitchen Project, While Avoiding These 'Greenwashing' Traps

What exactly constitutes a sustainable kitchen, plus tips on how to avoid greenwashing during the design process?

Livingetc · Dec 22, 2025

How to Choose Kitchen Appliances That Will Make Life Easier, Look Good, and Won't Date — While Balancing Budget, Style, and Clever Features

The kitchen appliances you select can make or break this space, so here's what the experts had to say about choosing the right products for your needs

Livingetc · Dec 5, 2025

I chose this seemingly outdated tile for my kitchen flooring and I love it – here's why I think it's time to reconsider terracotta tiles

Classic, warm, and full of charm. Terracotta is back, and here’s why it’s perfect for your kitchen

Homes & Gardens · Mar 6, 2025

I’m looking to use this little-known vintage tile in my home reno, here’s why I think it is high time for a revival

How I’m using Delft tiles to add history and charm to my renovation

Homes & Gardens · Mar 1, 2025

It's hard to make wallpaper work in a kitchen – but this stylish, pattern drenched space proves that mixing function and florals is always a good idea

Step inside this calming yet charming London kitchen owned by designer Rita Konig

Homes & Gardens · Jan 22, 2025

How to make an open plan kitchen feel cozier – 7 ways designers make these much-used spaces warm and welcoming

From zoning the layout to layering the lighting, here's how to make open-concept kitchens feel warm and inviting

Homes & Gardens · Dec 12, 2024

9 unexpected cabinet styles to try for a totally unique kitchen

Bored of the same old kitchen styles we've all been seeing for years? I asked designers about which unexpected styles are going to be on trend for 2025

Homes & Gardens · Dec 3, 2024

9 designer-approved ways to turn your kitchenware into decor that deserves to be seen

Rather than hide your kitchenware behind closed cabinet doors, give it pride of place with these decorative ideas for a more characterful kitchen

Homes & Gardens · Nov 14, 2024

High gloss kitchens are making a comeback – but how do you do this once-dated trend in 2024?

In 2024 high gloss kitchens are making a big comeback in kitchen design. So what do you think? Here's how interior designers are incorporating shiny and sleek finishes into both modern and traditional kitchens

Homes & Gardens · Mar 16, 2024