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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

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

Tamera Mowry brings a unique twist to her white kitchen with this old money-style storage technique – it turns her wall into a gallery-like space

The classic storage 'withstands the fast-paced trend cycles' and feels individual to her and her family – designers say it brings her personality to the forefront

Homes & Gardens

Kitchen wall cabinets are out for 2025 and being replaced by these 6 on-trend alternatives, according to kitchen designers

Is this the end of the traditional kitchen wall cabinet?

Ideal Home

I'm Tempted by Wood Countertops for My Kitchen, But Are They Hard to Maintain?

Torn between stone and wooden kitchen countertops like I was? Well here's your answer to whether they're easy to care for, or not

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Is the kitchen triangle still relevant? We asked design experts – and you might be surprised by their responses

Does the kitchen work triangle still work for modern living – or is there a better design layout?

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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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Stuck between engineered vs sintered stone surfaces? Kitchen experts explain the most stylish and practical choice for your home

Weighing up engineered vs sintered stone surfaces? Our guide is here to help you compare the two

Homes & Gardens

Kelsea Ballerini creates a French country-style kitchen with this rustic accessory – it's a celebrity-favored method that's replicable in every home

The singer introduced texture, warmth, and charm to her country-inspired kitchen – her method (also favored by JLo) is easy to follow from $30

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Are you making a huge mistake fitting dark kitchen worktops? This is what experts really think about the statement kitchen surface

We explain the pros and cons of dark kitchen worktops – as well as all your material options

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Brown kitchens are the big colour trend for 2025 - here's how to use Mocha Mousse in your cooking space

Brown kitchens really are having their moment right now – we explain how to get the look just right

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'Tis the season for hosting - get prepped for festivities with these 5 kitchen drinks cabinet ideas

Make sure you have everything you need to be the best host in town

Ideal Home

How long does it take to fit a kitchen? You may need to set aside more time than you think

Planning a dream kitchen? Here’s how long to set aside for installation.

Ideal Home

Kitchen larder or pantry - which is best? And what actually is the difference?

Planning your kitchen storage couldn't be simpler with this guide to larders and pantries

Tom’s Guide

The 3 places you should never place a microwave in your kitchen, according to experts

Finding the right place for your microwave in the kitchen will leave you weighing up many factors from safety, to convenience, to overall design. Here's what the experts have to say about working out the best fit.

Homes & Gardens

How to plan the ultimate cooks' kitchen island – advice from kitchen designers

If you're planning on cooking up a storm with your kitchen island you need to consider these practicalities first

Homes & Gardens

Tom Brady's timeless cabinets have 'remarkable versatility' – his style is topping kitchen trends for 2024

The NFL legend turned to the most ageless cabinet front for his contemporary kitchen – designers say the look has longevity and style

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