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Stacey Dooley’s anti-trend kitchen is a lesson in opting for dark wood tones in 2026 – it’s bold yet minimalist

This design trick will make modern designs feel warm and inviting

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3 Simple Ways to Arrange Kitchen Appliances on the Counter Before Guests Arrive — Because No One Wants to See Clutter

Arranging those bulky appliances can be quite the challenge if you have limited space in your kitchen, but as always, the experts have a few easy solutions up their sleeves

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55 Years Later, Martha Stewart's '70s Country Kitchen Is Still The Most Special Space We've Ever Seen

Welcoming farmhouse details and cozy vintage furnishings shine in archival images of Martha Stewart's Turkey Hill home in Westport, Connecticut

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This is the best kitchen layout for hosting – but these easy 3 tips will make any other layout more sociable too

Make your kitchen work hard for you

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Warm minimalism is the 2026 kitchen trend I'm adopting right now – it's a lived-in approach to a pared-back design

It's proof that minimal doesn't have to mean boring

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Ludacris's Surprisingly Oversized Kitchen Island is Functional, Beautiful, and On-Trend - It Embodies the 'quieter sense of refinement' Defining Our Homes in 2026

Natural materials and warm neutrals unite in Ludacris's quiet luxury kitchen – interior designers say it's the blueprint for homes in 2026

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The cosy kitchen table trend is how I'm adding more charm to the heart of my home this winter – 5 ways to get the look

It will make casual dinners feel so much more special

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Open plan kitchens aren't always the best layout – these 5 design tips will make an open space feel more defined

These design considerations will make your kitchen work harder

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This is how I make my kitchen worktops work harder – 3 simple tricks that will get rid of any dead space

Tried and tested - these easy tips actually work

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Wall-hung dish racks are the secret to keeping your kitchen clutter-free – I'd never buy a regular dish rack again

It's a game changer for small kitchens

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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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Kitchen wall lights are the missing piece to a stylish space – and now, you don’t even need to call in an electrician

Here's how to use them in your kitchen

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An 'eat-in' area is the cosy kitchen feature I can't get enough of - it's perfect for creating a sociable small kitchen

Everyone will want to gather around

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Victoria Beckham's anti-trend kitchen embraces modern gloss in a big way - this is how to make it work in a family home

It's a lesson in minimalistic design

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This is my big kitchen lighting ick, and interior designers agree it's an impractical choice – what you should buy instead

Kitchen lighting should be pretty and practical

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This 'Tonal' Paint Trick Is the Most Stylish Way to Paint Your Kitchen Right Now, and It Can Make a Small Space Appear Larger, too

You've heard of color drenching, but what about color capping? This is the new paint technique that might just transform your 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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What Countertops Actually Go With Gray Kitchen Cabinets? 5 Materials to Consider, Plus Which You Should Avoid

Gray cabinets don't have to be boring; all you need is to pair them with the right countertop, and here are our experts' picks

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I'm Calling It, Porcelain Is the Most Underrated Material for Countertops — These Are the Pros and Cons to Know

It seems like there are endless uses for this ancient material, but what do the experts think about it for your kitchen countertops?

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The tiny utility trend is the secret to squeezing in space for laundry in small kitchens - these are the tricks for making it work

You don't need to have a big home to achieve a utility space

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Are Black Countertops Still in Style? Here's How Designers Are Using Them That Feel Right for 2026-Ready Kitchens

Dark and heavy, or sleek and sultry? The experts share their design tips for taking this counter into the year ahead

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5 Countertop Colors That Are Going Out of Style, and What You Should Choose Instead — According to Kitchen Designers

Don't shoot the messenger, but the experts have told me all the countertop shades they never want to see again, and their answers might surprise you

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2 small appliances you shouldn't store in a utility room – plus the 2 that will be right at home

Keep your kitchen and utility room worktops organised to perfection

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Is a small kitchen with a utility better than an open plan kitchen? This is the ultimate layout for organisation

Which layout comes out on top?

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How Much Space Should There Actually Be Between a Kitchen Countertop and Upper Cabinets? A Small Detail That Makes a Big Design Difference

I consulted the experts to get the lowdown on all things cabinets and countertops

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