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"I've Got No Room for a Fridge in My Small Kitchen" — Here's How the UK's Best Kitchen Designers Would Make Your Space Work

Tiny kitchen? You might be struggling to find space for your bulkiest appliance, but our experts have plenty of tips, so you never have to feel like you're making sacrifices in your home.

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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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The 3 small kitchen colour mistakes to avoid for a characterful and spacious design – according to kitchen pros

These tips might surprise you

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The best colours for a period kitchen - from Victorian to Mid-Century, these are the authentic shades to use for each era

Do you know which colour works best for each time period?

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Should a Kitchen Island Be Centered? "There Is No One-Size-Fits All" Solution, Say the Experts

When it comes to the position of your kitchen island, centering might seem the best option, but it's not always ideal

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Should You Include a Wine Fridge in Your Kitchen? Experts Are Divided on Whether This 'Valuable' Feature Is Really Worth It

A suave and sophisticated kitchen feature, or peripheral and passé? We explore whether or not a wine fridge deserves a place in your kitchen plans

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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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How Much Extra Will a Kitchen Island Cost Your Remodel? Starting Prices, and the Factors That Stretch the Budget

Budget for the centerpiece of your kitchen with advice from kitchen design experts on size, style, materials, and appliances

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It's time to say goodbye to grey kitchen walls – paint experts say these 3 colours are best for an inviting cooking space

These three shades are the secret to an on-trend kitchen

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How can you make your kitchen more sociable? 10 tips from interior designers

Add warmth, cozy features, and a relaxing atmosphere to your kitchen with these expert tips

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Midimalist kitchens are normalising real-life clutter in sleek spaces - 3 ways you can recreate this growing kitchen trend

It strikes the perfect balance between pared-back and practical

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What Is a Cashmere Kitchen, and Is It the Key to a Luxurious Kitchen Design?

Once a high-street chain classic, we're ready to reclaim this shade as a luxury staple. Welcome to the cashmere kitchen revival.

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Interior Designers Say These Are the 5 Things You'd Never See in a Luxury Kitchen in 2025

Want to design a luxury kitchen? These are the five elements the experts say to avoid at all costs. Warning: some may surprise you

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Wait, Quartz and Quartzite Aren't the Same Thing? Experts Break Down the Differences Between These Trending Kitchen Surfaces

These two materials have more differences than their similar names may suggest. Our experts break them down, so you can choose which one works for you

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Quiet Luxury Is Still King in the Kitchen — These Are 10 Design Lessons to Make the Understated yet Elegant Trend Work

Want the quiet luxe look in the kitchen? Here’s how the experts transform this busy room into a calm and classy space

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How Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost in 2025? Budgets for the Main Surface Material Options

They're the icing on the cake of your kitchen, but they're also a significant investment. So, what does your budget afford you?

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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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Dakota Johnson's unusual kitchen cabinet color went viral in 2020 – 5 years on, the shade is still trending, but this time with a twist

The internet went crazy for Dakota Johnson's 'Alligator Alley' cabinets, now, a new iteration of the shade is taking the design world by storm

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5 reasons to use Farrow & Ball 'Green Smoke' in a kitchen – the earthy tone that's on trend for 2025

Could this be the perfect shade for your kitchen?

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10 Kitchen Handle Trends for 2025 — This Is What to Choose for Your Cabinets Right Now, According to Designers

Looking to elevate your kitchen cabinets? Here’s what handles designers are using right now

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Midimalist kitchens are the trending way to create a characterful yet clutter-free space – and these 8 spaces prove how chic this best of both worlds style can be

It's the go-to kitchen style for a balance of busy and simplistic design

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Can you add an island to an existing kitchen? Yes, but these are the 3 considerations to be aware of

Adding an island is easier than you might think

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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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What type of seating should you choose for a kitchen island? 4 styles that are chic and comfortable

Make shopping for seating simple with these ideas

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Does a Kitchen Need to Have a Door? The Pros and Cons (and Regulations) Explained

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