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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead

"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen

From nursery to empty nest – interiors hacks for every stage of life

From nursery to empty nest – interiors hacks for every stage of life

Invest in the right pieces in your first house (clue – it’s not a sofa), let teens have some say and make spare rooms work harder when the kids move out … interiors experts share their tips for every age

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10 Outdated Kitchen Island Trends to Avoid in 2025 Remodels — And What Designers Are Doing Instead

10 Outdated Kitchen Island Trends to Avoid in 2025 Remodels — And What Designers Are Doing Instead

Planning a kitchen renovation? Here are a few outdated styles of island that the experts are giving a miss in their schemes right now

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Are Islands Ruining Kitchens? We Asked Designers If This Once-Favorable Feature Has Lost Its Appeal

Islands have been a mainstay of kitchen design for decades, but have we moved on from this traditional layout? Here's what the experts have to say

This pastel pink kitchen shows how to make the most out of an awkward galley layout - here are 6 clever tricks the designers used

A bright and inviting space you'll actually want to spend time in

The 90s Kitchen Trends We're Seeing Come Back in 2025 — 5 Features Making Waves in Modern Designs

A quarter of a century later, 90s-inspired interiors are back, serving kitchen nostalgia with a contemporary twist

5 Bathroom Layouts That Look Dated in 2025 — Plus the Alternatives Designers Use Instead for a More Contemporary Space

For a bathroom that feels in line with the times, avoid these layouts and be more intentional with the placement and positioning of your features and fixtures

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I used to think all breakfast rooms followed this formula until I saw Tommy Hilfiger's dark space – its unorthodox nature has rewritten conventions

I used to think all breakfast rooms followed this formula until I saw Tommy Hilfiger's dark space – its unorthodox nature has rewritten conventions

Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the cozy area blends time-honored decorating quirks with eclectic furniture – I've never seen a breakfast room like it

Homes & Gardens

Abbey Clancy's stunning kitchen employs a clever design trick that instantly makes a small kitchen feel 'expansive'

Abbey Clancy's stunning kitchen employs a clever design trick that instantly makes a small kitchen feel 'expansive'

It creates a 'luxury and timeless feel' for even the smallest spaces

Courteney Cox's invisible kitchen is the perfect solution to easily keeping a clutter-free cooking space

Courteney Cox's invisible kitchen is the perfect solution to easily keeping a clutter-free cooking space

This clever kitchen design feature is at the top of our wish lists

Cafe kitchens are one of the biggest home trends of 2024 – and it works in even the smallest, rental kitchen

Cafe kitchens are one of the biggest home trends of 2024 – and it works in even the smallest, rental kitchen

Bring the cafe experience home with you

'Kitschens' is the home decor trend replacing quiet luxury – experts praise its 'vibrant' and 'eclectic' aesthetic

'Kitschens' is the home decor trend replacing quiet luxury – experts praise its 'vibrant' and 'eclectic' aesthetic

Kitsch is back, baby

11 Ways to Make Islands Work in Small Kitchens — So They Both Function Brilliantly and Look Amazing

11 Ways to Make Islands Work in Small Kitchens — So They Both Function Brilliantly and Look Amazing

Think you can't squeeze in an island? Let these beautiful and innovative small kitchen island ideas prove you wrong...

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