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7 Kitchen Planning Mistakes That Amateurs Always Make When Designing Their Space, According to London's Best Kitchen Designers

Plan your kitchen like a pro by avoiding these common planning mistakes. Here’s how the experts plan every new kitchen, and why you should do the same

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I've Only Got Room for One, so Is a Dining Table or Kitchen Island More Useful? I Asked Experts to Find Out

Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option

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Forget Flat Doors, Textured Kitchens Feel Way More Expensive — These Are the 8 Types Designers Are Reaching for in 2026

From mesh panels to fluted wood, these are the textured kitchen doors tipped to elevate your kitchen reno in 2026. Over to the experts…

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Kitchen hatches are back, but not how you know them – this is how they're working for open plan kitchens in 2026

This retro trend is the secret to nailing broken-plan living

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‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen

It's perfect for cosy season

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3 hosting mistakes to avoid this Christmas so that your kitchen stays organised and stylish – plus, the 3 tips to follow instead

It will make any event run smoothly

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Forget One-Color Kitchens, The 'Tri-Color' Kitchen Rule Is the Way People Are Choosing Sophisticated Schemes for Their 2026 Projects

Monochrome no more, say hello to the coolest (and most colorful) kitchen trend of the moment — prepare to be obsessed

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10 clever ways to stop a galley kitchen feeling claustrophobic

Kitchen designers share insider tricks to make a galley kitchen look bigger than it really is

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6 Dark Wood Kitchens That Prove Why We're Drawn to Them — Plus, How You Can Make These Spaces Look Their Best

From sleek modern designs to rustic farmhouse living, we are all about the dark wood kitchen and the high standards it consistently provides for our interiors

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Japandi and Wabi-Sabi are two of the biggest kitchen trends, but this is how to choose which one to try in 2026

Here's which is better - depending on your lifestyle

Ideal Home

10 Ways to Fix an Awkward Kitchen Layout — How Designers Deal With Tricky Spaces

Don't hide those architectural quirks — they can be celebrated and utilized to your advantage

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"I've Got a Long and Narrow Kitchen, What Can I Do With It?" 10 Ideas That Will Enhance Awkwardly-Shaped Spaces

Baffled by what to do with a long and narrow kitchen? Designers reveal how to alter this kind of space and open it up to fresh new possibilities

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It's Settled: Curved Islands Look Good, Feel Expensive, and Save Space — These Are the Ideas You'll Want to Use in Your Remodel

Straight lines, be gone! For a warm, welcoming kitchen, curved islands are taking center stage, say the designers

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6 Outdated Kitchen Flooring Ideas in 2025 That Threaten to Turn Back the Clock — Plus What to Choose Instead

Mastering your kitchen flooring is less about following trends and more about avoiding fads that can prematurely date your space

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I've discovered the 3 things making your kitchen island look cheap - and the easiest ways to fix them

Make sure your kitchen island looks fab not drab!

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9 Colors That Designers Say Will Make Your Kitchen Look Much More Expensive

These are the colors to incorporate into your kitchen scheme to make it look high-end

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5 Kitchen Cabinet Details That Will Make Your Home Look More Expensive

From luxury hardware to textured cabinet fronts, don't overlook these finer details if you want your kitchen to look more high-end

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Should You Choose a Kitchen Island or a Breakfast Bar? Experts Weigh-in on the Debate

They may look alike, but designers break down the real differences in form, function, and everyday practicality

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Is banquette seating replacing the kitchen island? Here's why this café-inspired look is trending in 2025

The whole family will be fighting for the bench seat

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5 Kitchen Layouts That Are Dated in 2025 — Plus the Contemporary Blueprints Designers Are Choosing Instead

If you want to design a kitchen with a coherent floorplan conducive to better flow and functionality, these are the layouts to steer clear of

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Should you choose a kitchen island or a breakfast bar? These are the key differences, plus which is best

Make sure you choose the right one for your home

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How Long Will My Kitchen Extension Take? From Planning to Building, Here's a Rough Guide

Our experts share everything they know about how long kitchen extensions tend to take, so you don't have to figure it out for yourself

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'Dirty kitchens' are the luxury kitchen trend with practical appeal - here's why you need one

It's much more appealing than it sounds

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These are the 7 huge mistakes to avoid if you want to nail your kitchen extension on a budget, from dodgy DIY to no contingency fund

Use your budget wisely

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Where to put a dishwasher in a small kitchen - 5 tricks for a practical and ergonomic space

Don't forgo this essential appliance even if your space is squeezed

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