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These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026 – they're the secret to a stylish, high-end design

They're the secret to a stylish, high-end design

Ideal Home · May 24

The unexpected colourful chair theory is the easiest way to revamp a kitchen this spring – this is how to get the look

A pop of colour is all you need

Ideal Home · Apr 19

I Was Promised Stain-, Damage-, and Heat-Resistance When I Bought My Composite Sink, Only to Be Sorely Disappointed — I Asked the Experts: Where Did I go Wrong?

Can composite sinks really be stain, heat, and damage-proof, when my experience says otherwise?

Livingetc · Apr 16

Kitchen 'bantries' are the it-feature I'm coveting in 2026 – it combines practical storage with a party-ready atmosphere

The bolder the better

Ideal Home · Mar 14

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

Livingetc · Mar 13

5 Kitchen Color Myths I've Never Actually Bought Into — They're Clichés That Are Holding Back Your Design From Its Full Potential

The color "rules" designers are calling tall tales — and why you can likely break them without compromising your space

Livingetc · Mar 9

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

Livingetc · Mar 7

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

Livingetc · Mar 6

How Do You Know If Your Pans Work on an Induction Hob? This Is the One Thing You'll Need to Test Them That Almost Costs Nothing — and You May Already Have It in Your Kitchen

If you're switching from a gas to an induction hob, this one simple kitchen item can help you work out which of your cookware will be compatible

Livingetc · Mar 5

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 · Mar 1