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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

Livingetc · Aug 26

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.

Livingetc · Aug 17

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

Livingetc · Aug 11

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

Livingetc · Mar 16

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

Ideal Home · Feb 1

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

Livingetc · Oct 9, 2025

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

Livingetc · Sep 14, 2025

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

Homes & Gardens · May 11, 2025

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

Homes & Gardens · Apr 10, 2025

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

Homes & Gardens · Mar 19, 2025