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It’s Not as Simple as ‘Light Uppers, Dark Lowers’ Any More — This Is How Designers Are Doing Two-Tone Kitchens in 2026

Think less matchy-matchy, more strategic color placement, when it comes to using dual shades in a kitchen

Livingetc · Jul 18

Fluted Kitchen Cabinets Are Being "Specified More Than Ever" Right Now — But Here’s How to Get Them Right for 2026

Fluted kitchen cabinets are going nowhere in 2026, so we asked the experts to explain how to make this design detail feel of the moment

Livingetc · May 19

"I'm a Kitchen Designer Who Loves Yellow, but Also Knows It's Hard to Pull Off — Here's How to Make This Cabinetry Color Work"

People remember rooms that look different from the norm, and this cabinet color is the best shortcut

Livingetc · Apr 8

Can You Put a Washer and Dryer in a Kitchen? 'Yes', Say Designers, and Here Are 5 Ways to Make It Work

If a designated utility room remains a pipe dream, here are all the nifty, space-saving solutions to make your laundry appliances work in your kitchen

Livingetc · Jul 1, 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10 Outdated Kitchen Island Trends to Avoid in 2025 Remodels — And What Designers Are Doing Instead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 Here are a few outdated styles of island that the experts are giving a miss in their schemes right now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

What's Replacing the Kitchen Island? Meet the Stylish Alternatives Stealing the Spotlight in 2025

Discover the smart, stylish island alternatives that are redefining the heart of modern kitchens

Livingetc · Jun 12, 2025

Quiet Luxury Is Still King in the Kitchen — These Are 10 Design Lessons to Make the Understated yet Elegant Trend Work

Want the quiet luxe look in the kitchen? Here’s how the experts transform this busy room into a calm and classy space

Livingetc · May 5, 2025

How Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost in 2025? Budgets for the Main Surface Material Options

They're the icing on the cake of your kitchen, but they're also a significant investment. So, what does your budget afford you?

Livingetc · Apr 29, 2025

10 Kitchen Tap Ideas That Will Upgrade Your Sink — Who'd Have Thought Doing the Dishes Could Look This Good?

From pot fillers to pull-out hoses, these are the kitchen taps that the experts are lusting over right now…

Livingetc · Mar 31, 2025

10 Ideas Setting the Tone for the Best Side Return Extensions in 2025 — From Architecture to Beautiful Interiors

Make use of underutilized outdoor space and extend your property sideways — it’s amazing what you can achieve just by making your kitchen a little wider

Livingetc · Mar 11, 2025