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How Many Sockets Does a Kitchen Need? Plus, Where, and How High Above Your Countertops It Needs to Be

Consider this your ultimate guide to all things kitchen sockets, straight from the experts, to your home

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This is what the most on-trend kitchens looked like 10 years ago – you wouldn’t believe how much styles have changed

Are there any trends that have stuck around?

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Cabinetry 101 — Frames, Doors, Hinges, and What Actually Matters When Planning Your Kitchen

A no-nonsense guide to the mechanics of kitchen cabinets and why the boring bits matter

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How I saved money by reorganising my fridge – I’ve already noticed a huge saving on my energy bills and weekly shop

Sorting out my fridge freezer has immediately saved me money and energy

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5 cleaning and DIY jobs I always do when putting away my Christmas decorations to make the transition into the new year easier

I like to set myself up for a calm January, knowing these tasks are done

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I've Been Writing About Trends for Kitchen Colors All Year, and My Big Prediction Is That 'Icy Blues' Are Going to Replace Sage Green for Cabinetry in 2026

Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions point towards a rise in cool blue tones, and our favorite kitchen designers seem to agree

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I Found the Home Bar Design Formula That Will Impress Every One of Your Guests Deep in Sofia Richie Grainge’s Home – She Combines Fluted Fixtures With Colorful Wall Art

Sofia Richie Grainge shows us an effortless and effective way to elevate our home bars to their highest potential with the tried and true rule of three

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7 Kitchen Cabinet Colors Designers Predict Will Dominate Homes in 2026 and How They Will Elevate Your Upcoming Reno Projects

It's time to say goodbye to your sage green kitchen. These are all the cabinet colors experts are expecting to see in the year ahead, and why they're making a statement

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No, you don't need a double oven in your kitchen – these are the small tweaks that will increase your cooking space instead

I wouldn't turn a double oven down, but it's not a necessity if you have a small space

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How to Plan a More Sustainable Kitchen Project, While Avoiding These 'Greenwashing' Traps

What exactly constitutes a sustainable kitchen, plus tips on how to avoid greenwashing during the design process?

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I Asked Interior Designers to Predict the Biggest Kitchen Cabinet Trends of 2026 – These are the 9 Looks They Say Will Take Over

There's plenty to be excited about, from unexpected colors to decorative designs

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5 Appliance Position Mistakes That No Good Kitchen Designer Would Ever Make, Unless They Had a Very Good Reason

The experts share all the most common appliance mistakes that are holding your kitchen back from being functional and stylish

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5 Things Interior Designers Always Include in Eat-in Kitchens to Help Hide the Mess When Hosting

A look at the smart solutions transforming today's open plan kitchens into serene, sociable spaces

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This is how much space should be between kitchen worktops and cabinets – the exact numbers that will fit any kitchen appliance

The exact numbers that will fit any kitchen appliance

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8 kitchen trends to watch in 2026 – from rich colour palettes to hero storage, this is what the pros predict will be big next year

These 8 trends are the key to a warm and stylish kitchen in 2026

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‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen

It's perfect for cosy season

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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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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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