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Kitchen Island Storage Ideas That Actually Work – 13 Smart Ways to Maximize Space and Function

A guide to introducing the best storage ideas to your island, as well as what to store and the mistakes to avoid

Homes & Gardens

I'd Usually Avoid Pastels for a Kitchen, but These 5 Projects Make This Palette Look Surprisingly Fresh and Sophisticated

Do you think pastels are too sweet for a kitchen? These five spaces may just change your mind (they did mine!)

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3 things that make open-plan kitchens feel unwelcoming – and pro-backed advice for avoiding a clinical space

Create a cooking space that feels like the heart of the home

Ideal Home

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I went behind the scenes of 4 kitchen designers' very own kitchens - these are the insider tips from the best designers in the game

This is how the pros do it

Ideal Home

In 2023, Reese Witherspoon’s Baby Blue Cabinets Stopped Me in My Tracks – Three Years Later, They (Somehow) Feel Even More Beautiful

Some kitchen trends feel fleeting, but Reese's blue cabinets exemplify longevity – they're even chicer than the first time I saw them

Homes & Gardens

This Oxfordshire Home Is a Life Lesson in How to Mix Design Styles Confidently

The beautifully crafted interiors of this country retreat in Oxfordshire combine all the necessary ingredients for entertaining – and relaxing

Homes & Gardens

7 Traditional Kitchen Features That Are Making a Comeback in 2026 — Experts Are Saying 'the Older, the Better'

These are all the traditional features you can expect to see in all the coolest kitchens this year

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s Kitchen Cabinets Perfect a Statement Color Trend That 'White Often Struggles to Deliver' – It’s Shaping How We Decorate in 2026

Design experts say the couple’s moody cabinetry reflects a wider move away from safe neutrals, as richer, cocooning colors redefine the modern kitchen

Homes & Gardens

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

Livingetc

Experts warn of the 7 places you should never place a coffee machine in your kitchen

We asked the experts about the worst places to put a coffee machine, so you can enjoy your cup of Joe, safe in the knowledge that your appliance is in the right spot

Woman & Home

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

Livingetc

The Secret Details That Make Anne Hathaway’s New York Kitchen a Design Masterpiece – and How to Copy Her Impeccably Stylish Look From $35

Anne’s kitchen feels light and airy, with wood furniture, ceramic accents, and a ladder that adds both function and flair

Homes & Gardens

Forget Flat Doors, Textured Kitchens Feel Way More Expensive — These Are the 8 Types Designers Are Reaching for in 2026

From mesh panels to fluted wood, these are the textured kitchen doors tipped to elevate your kitchen reno in 2026. Over to the experts…

Livingetc

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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How to Host a Sparkling Cocktail Party – 12 Ways to See Out 2025 in Style

Your guide to the must-have pieces and expert tips for hosting the perfect cocktail party

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Forget One-Color Kitchens, The 'Tri-Color' Kitchen Rule Is the Way People Are Choosing Sophisticated Schemes for Their 2026 Projects

Monochrome no more, say hello to the coolest (and most colorful) kitchen trend of the moment — prepare to be obsessed

Homes & Gardens

I'm Not Exaggerating When I Say the Green and Gold Color Combination in Cameron Diaz's Kitchen Is the Chicest of The Decade – It's Unbelievably Stylish

Designed by the acclaimed Kelly Wearstler, this kitchen continues to serve as the ultimate source of color inspiration, over 10 years since its first publication

Homes & Gardens

Isabella Rossellini Proves That a Kitchen Island Isn’t Just About Looks, Demonstrating How Thoughtful Design Can Make Every Inch of a Space Matter

The best storage systems don’t just hold things – they look so good you forget they’re functional, and Rossellini’s space brings this idea to life perfectly

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Jamie Lee Curtis’s White Kitchen Cabinets Showcase a Timeless, Dream-Worthy Hue That Designers Agree Can Instantly Elevate Any Space

From cozy corners to expansive spaces, this energizing white hue creates the illusion of light and space, perfectly demonstrated in Jamie's LA home

Homes & Gardens

The Textured Decorating Trick Simone Biles Uses to Make Her White Kitchen Look Bright, Layered, and Effortlessly Stylish

Simone shows how subtle touches can completely transform ordinary interiors into spaces that feel elegant, inviting, and full of personality

Homes & Gardens

One Blue Island, Endless Impact: How Matthew and Camila McConaughey Bring Color and Character to a Neutral Kitchen

In a classic neutral kitchen, one soft blue island proves the McConaugheys can balance calm elegance with vibrant style

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Brooklyn Beckham’s ‘Clinical’ Kitchen Cabinet Color Is a Timeless Choice That Will Never Go Out of Style, Say Experts

With its understated elegance, Brooklyn Beckham’s kitchen remains effortlessly timeless, a design that will never lose its appeal

Livingetc

The Zeitgeist Edit — The Objects, Places, and Spaces Inspiring an Editor in October

Our hot and not list for the month, from new hotels and exhibitions, to the design discoveries on our radar

Homes & Gardens

Brooke Shields proves that neutral kitchens are anything but boring with her timeless white and wood palette – it's a stunning feat of natural minimalism

The actress's white and wood kitchen is layered in texture and materials, showing us that this winning combination will never be out of style

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18 Galley kitchen ideas to make the most out of a long, narrow layout

Let this Victorian style kitchen layout truly shine

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