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3 Color Combinations Designers Tell Me They Always Avoid in a Kitchen

The right color combination can bring your kitchen to life. The wrong combo, however, can have the adverse effect: these are the pairings the experts avoid, no matter what

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Which Kitchen Countertop Material Is Best? Your Options, Rated for Practicality and Style by Interior Designers

Beautiful, durable, or brilliantly low-maintenance? Designers weigh up the pros and cons of the most popular kitchen countertop materials to help you find the surface that works hardest for your space.

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Sorry, Painted Doors — These 5 Unexpected Kitchen Cabinet Materials Are What Designers Want You to Take a Chance on Instead

From sculptural timber to patinated metals, these surprising material choices prove texture and craftsmanship are replacing paint as the definitive kitchen choice

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What Color Countertops Go with a White Kitchen? The Failsafe Combinations Designers Recommend

These are the top kitchen work surface materials that interior designers choose time and time again to elevate white cabinets

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This London Kitchen Is a Lesson in Minimalist Design — Its Clever 'Hidden' Cabinet Doors Prove Why Seamless Storage Works So Well in 2026

In this South East London kitchen, Naked Kitchens has mastered the art of modern minimalist design. It's sleek and seamless, but still warm and inviting

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5 Outdated Kitchen Backsplash Trends Designers Just Aren't Choosing for 2026 — And What They're Picking Instead

Here are the backsplash designs making your kitchen look seriously dated, say the experts, and the five fixes that will elevate your space for years to come

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8 Ways Kitchen Designers Avoid Tricky Corner Cabinets in Their Design — And How They Make Up for Lost Storage

Discover the clever kitchen layouts and storage solutions the experts use to avoid the dreaded corner cabinet

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5 Kitchen Cabinet Trends Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — Put These On Your Radar Now

From dark wood to skinny Shaker frames, the experts are going eclectic this year

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5 things that people who have tiny bedrooms should always have to turn a pokey box room into a stylish retreat

These must-haves will transform any bijoux bedroom

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Forget the Working Triangle, This 'Zoned' Approach Might Be the Best Way to Lay Out a Kitchen for a High-Functioning Space

For an easy-going and seamless kitchen design, here's how you can divide your space

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Gloss or Matte? How to Choose the Right Countertop Finish Before Remodeling So You're Not Stuck With Surfaces You Regret

Should I choose matte or glossy countertops? Our kitchen experts settle the debate between the two…and reveal how to choose the right finish every time

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Should you choose a breakfast bar or a kitchen island? Designers weigh in on the best design for your space

The right design will transform your kitchen

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Should I choose a kitchen island or a kitchen table? This is the expert advice that helped me decide

It's all about how you use your space

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We didn't expect this color to have a revival in 2025 – but these 7 purple kitchens prove it's back for good

Pretty pastels to deep moody hues – purple is the kitchen color to know about this year

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Are sage green kitchens in fashion for 2025? The new way to style this fad-resistant colour in your home

This classic shade is still turning heads this year with these subtle updates

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What's the difference between a larder, pantry, and back kitchen? Designers explain what they are and how to choose the right one for your kitchen

Get to grips with the features of these kitchen add-ons to decide which best suits your space

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How to make a kitchen backsplash look more expensive, according to designers

It's a small feature that can add luxurious appeal

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Is it safe to store things on top of a refrigerator? We asked appliance experts

The top of the refrigerator may seem like a good place for additional storage in your kitchen, but there's certainly some things you should never be storing up there. Here's what the experts have to say.

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Should you put a sink on your kitchen island? Experts weigh in on the best place to locate this kitchen essential

Style and function are key in the kitchen – and where you put your sink has a big impact

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What's the best alternative to marble countertops? 5 materials to consider with the same luxe appeal

These marble countertop alternatives are just as impressive, and in some cases more durable, according to experts

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6 kitchen styles going out of fashion in 2024, according to experts who have seen it all

If you're planning a kitchen refresh, you might want to take these fleeting styles off your inspiration board

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5 unique kitchen cabinet ideas that aren't Shaker style

Shaker isn't the only classic kitchen style – and these unique kitchen cabinet ideas are proof

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9 kitchen layout trends to have on your radar for 2025, according to designers

From supersized islands to zoning large kitchens – there's plenty here to consider

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Are glass-fronted kitchen cabinets still on trend? Experts weigh in on whether this classic design is timeless or outdated

What's old is new again, and glass-fronted designs are making a comeback in kitchen designs this year

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9 easy and affordable budget updates to make a kitchen more family friendly

Make your cooking space functional for the whole family with these easy and affordable switches

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