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10 Kitchen Backsplash Trends Designers Say Will Be the Most Talked About in 2026

From patterns to materials, these are the trends to know about

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5 Simple and Easy Ways to 'Un-Update' an Ugly Modern Kitchen in a Period Home

There's no pain quite like a builder-grade kitchen in a Victorian home. Luckily, we know how to remedy it

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Open Shelves vs Wall Cabinets — We've Settled the Debate on Which You Should Pick for Your 2026 Renovation

Choosing the right storage will be the backbone of your kitchen design, and our experts know which style is right for you

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Stanley Tucci’s Marble Kitchen Countertops Reveal the Secret to Effortless Luxury – Designers Say This Classic Choice Can Elevate Any Home for Years

Stanley's kitchen is a masterclass in good design, but the marble countertops steal the show

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All the Most Charming Kitchens I Am Seeing Right Now Have This Inexpensive Antique in Common

It's the perfect finishing touch for a lived-in, characterful kitchen

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14 Cozy Kitchen Ideas To Make Your Cooking Space More Inviting

Create the perfect warm and welcoming space with these cozy kitchen ideas

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This Galley Kitchen Countertop Trick Is the One Thing Designers Tell Me They'll Always Do in Narrow Spaces

From freeing up circulation space to creating a slim breakfast perch, this subtle countertop tweak transforms how a galley kitchen works

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5 Stylish Ways Designers Store Plates To Keep Your Drying Rack Clutter-Free

From characterful furniture to timeless display ideas, these are the ways designers prefer to store plates for a clutter-free kitchen

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How to Get the Look of 2026’s Top 3 Kitchen Trends – According to the Designers Who Shaped Them

From cozy seating nooks to unexpected forms, here's how to recreate our favorite kitchen trends for the year ahead

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5 Design Tricks That'll Make It Way Easier for More Than One Person to Cook in a Small Kitchen

A small kitchen doesn't need to mean every meal is a solo venture; these expert tips can help maximize your space

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Emma Roberts’ Cozy Vintage Kitchen Shows Why Neutrals Like Beige Can Be Just as Warm, Inviting, and Stylish as Bold Colors

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4 Design Mistakes in Your Galley Kitchen That a Good Kitchen Designer Will Always Notice — and What to Do Instead

Once you weed out these common errors, you'll be able to have a much smoother, well-designed, and functional galley kitchen

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6 Ways Using 'Shallow' Cabinets Can Get so Much More From a Small Kitchen — And How Specifying Them Works

See how reducing certain cabinets can open up your kitchen, create flow, and allow you to visually express youself

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This Clever Tap 'Insert' Fixes the Problem of Water Staining Around the Sink on Your Wood Countertops

If you've got wooden countertops in your kitchen, you're going to want these clever tap inserts to solve one of the most frustrating problems with this material

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Designers say to ditch black kitchen countertops and try these 5 alternatives instead

From light-toned marbles to moody alternatives, these are the countertops to consider for a timeless yet elevated kitchen

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What Color Kitchen Cabinets Actually Go Well With Wooden Countertops? Designers Share Their Perfect Pairings

Just because it's neutral doesn't mean it looks equally good with every color. These are the shades to use with your wooden cabinets

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These 7 Sustainable Bathroom Trends Are the Way to Make Green Living Actually Look Chic

These clever innovations are leading the way towards a more sustainable bathroom, while also being bold and exciting design ideas, too

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Should you actually paint a small kitchen in a dark color? Designers to weigh in on whether it can be a chic choice or a major design mistake

Moody colors are continuing to prove popular, but are small kitchens the right place to embrace this trend?

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Bon Appétit! These Bistro Kitchens Will Transport You Straight to Paris — No Eurostar Needed

Bring Parisian charm to your kitchen with the bistro style kitchen trend — I'm completely obsessed

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9 ideas to steal from the kitchens of the 1990s and how to make them actually look chic in 2025

Designers pinpoint the best kitchen features of the '90s – and how to make them work in a modern-day scheme

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Is this the characterful feature your kitchen could be missing? 10 ways designers bring paneling into a hardworking space

Characterful, textural, and totally timeless – this is your sign to bring paneling into your kitchen design

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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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This 1 cabinet design decision could end up making your kitchen look basic – here's why designers avoid it, and how to fix it

Designers warn that not taking your kitchen cabinets to the ceiling risks making the space look 'basic' and dated

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Are Granite Countertops Outdated? The Experts Decide If This Once-Classic Material Has Seen the End of Its Days

Our kitchen trend experts deep dive into the topic to decide whether granite has had its time

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'Wood-Drenching' Your Kitchen Is the Most Luxury-Looking Thing You Can Do With Your Cabinets — But Also Trickiest to Get Right

A little bit Scandi, a little bit mid-century modern, and a whole lot of chic; these kitchens fulfill all of our design dreams

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