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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead

"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen

Livingetc · Jan 25

From nursery to empty nest – interiors hacks for every stage of life

Invest in the right pieces in your first house (clue – it’s not a sofa), let teens have some say and make spare rooms work harder when the kids move out … interiors experts share their tips for every age

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

10 Outdated Kitchen Island Trends to Avoid in 2025 Remodels — And What Designers Are Doing Instead

Planning a kitchen renovation? Here are a few outdated styles of island that the experts are giving a miss in their schemes right now

Livingetc · Jun 15, 2025

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Are Islands Ruining Kitchens? We Asked Designers If This Once-Favorable Feature Has Lost Its Appeal

Islands have been a mainstay of kitchen design for decades, but have we moved on from this traditional layout? Here's what the experts have to say

Livingetc · Jun 3, 2025

This pastel pink kitchen shows how to make the most out of an awkward galley layout - here are 6 clever tricks the designers used

A bright and inviting space you'll actually want to spend time in

Ideal Home · May 8, 2025

The 90s Kitchen Trends We're Seeing Come Back in 2025 — 5 Features Making Waves in Modern Designs

A quarter of a century later, 90s-inspired interiors are back, serving kitchen nostalgia with a contemporary twist

Livingetc · Apr 19, 2025

5 Bathroom Layouts That Look Dated in 2025 — Plus the Alternatives Designers Use Instead for a More Contemporary Space

For a bathroom that feels in line with the times, avoid these layouts and be more intentional with the placement and positioning of your features and fixtures

Livingetc · Apr 14, 2025

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I used to think all breakfast rooms followed this formula until I saw Tommy Hilfiger's dark space – its unorthodox nature has rewritten conventions

Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the cozy area blends time-honored decorating quirks with eclectic furniture – I've never seen a breakfast room like it

Homes & Gardens · Sep 23, 2024

Abbey Clancy's stunning kitchen employs a clever design trick that instantly makes a small kitchen feel 'expansive'

It creates a 'luxury and timeless feel' for even the smallest spaces

Ideal Home · Feb 15, 2024

Courteney Cox's invisible kitchen is the perfect solution to easily keeping a clutter-free cooking space

This clever kitchen design feature is at the top of our wish lists

Ideal Home · Feb 6, 2024

Cafe kitchens are one of the biggest home trends of 2024 – and it works in even the smallest, rental kitchen

Bring the cafe experience home with you

Ideal Home · Dec 24, 2023

'Kitschens' is the home decor trend replacing quiet luxury – experts praise its 'vibrant' and 'eclectic' aesthetic

Kitsch is back, baby

Ideal Home · Dec 16, 2023

11 Ways to Make Islands Work in Small Kitchens — So They Both Function Brilliantly and Look Amazing

Think you can't squeeze in an island? Let these beautiful and innovative small kitchen island ideas prove you wrong...

Livingetc · Nov 22, 2021

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