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5 things people with tidy open plan kitchens always do when designing their cooking space – expert-approved tips to discourage clutter

A tidy space starts with a clever design

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Kitchen banquette seating doesn't have to be built in – these are the 7 banquettes I'd buy in a heartbeat (no carpenter required)

With options for every budget and room size

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This Habitat kitchen island is the one thing I'd buy to upgrade a small kitchen – it's the easiest way to add storage

Freestanding kitchen islands are the secret to a flexible layout

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5 Colors You Should Never, Ever Paint Your Kitchen — And the Ways Interior Designers 'Solve' Troublesome Shades

When it comes to the colors you should never use in the kitchen, the experts had some pretty strong opinions — and some of them might surprise you

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Sorry, Shaker kitchens – this new take on the traditional kitchen style is taking over in 2026

It's a small tweak that makes a big difference

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Prue Leith's wall of utensils is the star of her Cotswolds kitchen – it turns practical storage into a statement feature and is easy to replicate

It's a controversial storage solution

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Kitchen islands are still the hottest kitchen feature – this is how the most stylish islands will look in 2026

Give the centrepiece of your kitchen wow-factor

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Sorry, green kitchens – this anti-colour trend is what's replacing this earthy palette in 2026

It's the key to creating a warm and inviting cooking space

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You've been warned – these are the 5 biggest kitchen mistakes designers always have to fix, plus what to do instead

Don't make the same mistakes

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Move over, brass hardware – these 2 trendy metals will look better in a kitchen in 2026

Is this the end of the antique brass era?

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5 Things People With Tidy Kitchens Always Have in Them to Help Keep Clutter and Mess at Bay

We're uncovering the secrets behind a clutter-free kitchen, and they're simpler than you may think

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5 Outdated Types of Kitchen Storage Experts Are Urging You to Avoid in Your 2026 Renovation Projects — "They're Increasingly Impractical"

Kitchen experts share the outdated ideas to leave behind this year, and what to choose instead

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7 Traditional Kitchen Features That Are Making a Comeback in 2026 — Experts Are Saying 'the Older, the Better'

These are all the traditional features you can expect to see in all the coolest kitchens this year

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How Many Sockets Does a Kitchen Need? Plus, Where, and How High Above Your Countertops It Needs to Be

Consider this your ultimate guide to all things kitchen sockets, straight from the experts, to your home

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This is what the most on-trend kitchens looked like 10 years ago – you wouldn’t believe how much styles have changed

Are there any trends that have stuck around?

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Cabinetry 101 — Frames, Doors, Hinges, and What Actually Matters When Planning Your Kitchen

A no-nonsense guide to the mechanics of kitchen cabinets and why the boring bits matter

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How I saved money by reorganising my fridge – I’ve already noticed a huge saving on my energy bills and weekly shop

Sorting out my fridge freezer has immediately saved me money and energy

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5 cleaning and DIY jobs I always do when putting away my Christmas decorations to make the transition into the new year easier

I like to set myself up for a calm January, knowing these tasks are done

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I've Been Writing About Trends for Kitchen Colors All Year, and My Big Prediction Is That 'Icy Blues' Are Going to Replace Sage Green for Cabinetry in 2026

Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions point towards a rise in cool blue tones, and our favorite kitchen designers seem to agree

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I Found the Home Bar Design Formula That Will Impress Every One of Your Guests Deep in Sofia Richie Grainge’s Home – She Combines Fluted Fixtures With Colorful Wall Art

Sofia Richie Grainge shows us an effortless and effective way to elevate our home bars to their highest potential with the tried and true rule of three

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7 Kitchen Cabinet Colors Designers Predict Will Dominate Homes in 2026 and How They Will Elevate Your Upcoming Reno Projects

It's time to say goodbye to your sage green kitchen. These are all the cabinet colors experts are expecting to see in the year ahead, and why they're making a statement

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No, you don't need a double oven in your kitchen – these are the small tweaks that will increase your cooking space instead

I wouldn't turn a double oven down, but it's not a necessity if you have a small space

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How to Plan a More Sustainable Kitchen Project, While Avoiding These 'Greenwashing' Traps

What exactly constitutes a sustainable kitchen, plus tips on how to avoid greenwashing during the design process?

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I Asked Interior Designers to Predict the Biggest Kitchen Cabinet Trends of 2026 – These are the 9 Looks They Say Will Take Over

There's plenty to be excited about, from unexpected colors to decorative designs

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5 Appliance Position Mistakes That No Good Kitchen Designer Would Ever Make, Unless They Had a Very Good Reason

The experts share all the most common appliance mistakes that are holding your kitchen back from being functional and stylish

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