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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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10 Ideas Setting the Tone for the Best Side Return Extensions in 2025 — From Architecture to Beautiful Interiors

Make use of underutilized outdoor space and extend your property sideways — it’s amazing what you can achieve just by making your kitchen a little wider

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Are Glass Kitchen Cabinets Actually a Good Idea? These Are the Pros and Cons of Using Them

If you want to bring some more light into your kitchen, glass-fronted cabinets may just be the answer, but there are drawbacks, too

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Should You Have a Sink on a Kitchen Island? Designers Love (and Hate) This Layout, so Here's How to Decide

It's not unusual to see a sink on an island, but some designers have very strong opinions against this layout for a kitchen, too. But is it the right choice for you?

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Suddenly, Everyone's Choosing Square Islands — Here's Why They Work So Well, Even in Small Kitchens

We're always on the lookout for interesting spins on classic designs, and these square kitchen islands do just that.

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Should your kitchen cabinets go all the way to the ceiling? Design experts agree this is the best approach to maximise storage

Make your kitchen look as spacious as possible with this design trick...

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Courteney Cox's Kitchen Uses a "Contrasting" Countertop That Makes Wood Cabinets Look Luxurious

The actor's wood kitchen cabinets and dark countertops offers a moody yet calming atmosphere

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Kitchen libraries are the latest trend to add personality to a cooking space - and these 7 ideas make it simple

Simple book styling is an affordable decor choice that goes a long way

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Kelly Rowland has a way of adding 'depth and interest' to her white kitchen – her designer-approved technique works in every home

How do we keep a timeless palette simultaneously interesting? Experts begin with Rowland's mixed material method

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Christie Brinkley's unpainted kitchen cabinets 'bring warmth, elegance, and luxurious textures' into her space

The supermodel's natural wood kitchen cabinets are a timeless trend, which are compatible with a variety of contemporary styles

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Should kitchen walls be lighter or darker than cabinets? This is the secret to a bright kitchen, according to pros

These are the key things to think about when choosing a kitchen colour scheme

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What is an I-shaped kitchen layout? This is why it's the best layout for a small space, according to kitchen designers

Everything you need to know about I-shaped kitchens, including how make the layout as functional as possible

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Should your kitchen island have a sink or hob? Kitchen designers reveal this choice is best

Hob, sink or both? We asked the experts which to choose and how to plan it into your design

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Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes's 'hidden' cabinet door handles tap into 2024's most minimalist kitchen trend

Our handles (or lack of them) are almost as powerful as our chosen cabinet hues – and Gosling's space gets them right

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7 lighting tricks to make a small kitchen look bigger - according to design pros

Use these smart lighting tricks to make a small kitchen look bigger

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Matthew and Camila McConaughey's 'floating shelves' give their kitchen a trendy, museum-like quality

The most stylish shelving system also happens to be the simplest (and most accessible), experts say

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The best cabinetry colours for small kitchens – as recommended by design pros

Make sure you're choosing colour wisely for your compact kitchen

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Matthew and Camila McConaughey's raw cabinets possess a texture and warmth that's replicable in our kitchens

2024 is the year our kitchens go back to basics, and this couple's naturally-hued space is an inspiring starting point

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Cameron Diaz's countertop and backsplash champion an ageless material that's surging in popularity in 2024

This material will look just as dramatic in another century – and experts say it's changing how we decorate for the year ahead

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8 Outdated kitchen trends to leave behind in 2024 - keep your cooking space looking fresh and timeless

Keep your kitchen looking chic for years to come by avoiding these outdated kitchen trends

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Chrissy Teigen's unpainted cabinets mark a return to natural kitchens – an aesthetic that's not expected to waver

This 2024, we're reverting back to basics – but of course, this Jake Arnold-designed space mastered the look before it became a trend

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Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel mastered a cabinet and tile color pairing that's topping 2024 kitchen trends

This designer-approved color combination brings their Georgian revival home firmly into the contemporary day

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Mark Ronson's kitchen goes back to basics using an 'elegant' formula that designers love

Sleek marble and painted white cabinets are a winning combination that, experts say, will stand the test of time

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10 breakfast nook ideas to create a cosy corner in your kitchen

The perfect spot to curl up with a morning coffee or enjoy a casual dinner

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Kitchen storage trends to avoid for a more functional cooking space, according to design experts

Trends come and go, but a practical kitchen will last forever

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