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This Romantic Courtyard Garden Renovation Might Be the Ultimate Space to Spend Time Outdoors — It's Warm, Enclosed, and Layered "Without Being Precious" Full of charm and character, this beautiful bistro-inspired design has rewritten the rules for outdoor kitchens By Maya Glantz Published 10 June 26
5 Mid-Century Kitchen Trends That Look So Right for Homes in 2026 — These Spaces Are "Inviting, Tactile, and Authentic, Rather Than Overly Polished" With an appeal as prevalent today as it was 80 years ago, here are our favorite mid-century-inspired trends to use in your kitchen projects this year By Maya Glantz Published 10 June 26
Not Your Average Kitchen Storage — These Cabinet 'Steps' Make Your Adjustable Shelves Look Like an Intentional Design Choice Steps, 'teeth', zig-zags — no matter the name, this tiny detail is what helps make adjustable shelving feel way more design-y By Maya Glantz Published 9 June 26
IKEA's Tiered Bamboo Basket Mimics a Dedicated Produce Drawer, but Without Having to Sacrifice So Much Space — Plus, It Looks Good Specialized storage for your fruits and vegetables helps them stay fresher for longer — and often looks better, too By Harriet Curzon Published 9 June 26
Should Kitchen Cabinets Match Your Wall Colors? There's a New Answer for 2026, According to Designers Kitchen cabinets and walls don't need to match, but they should still feel connected, experts say By Portia Carroll Published 9 June 26
3 Colors That Just Work Brilliantly for Outdoor Kitchens, and Go Beyond Basic Timber Finishes Take your outdoor kitchen to the next level this summer and opt for one of these expert-approved shades By Maya Glantz Published 6 June 26
Do I Really Need a Steam Oven? Experts Decide Whether This Upgrade Is a Nice-to-Have Luxury or a Modern Kitchen Essential They may be loved by chefs, but are they necessary in your home kitchen? The experts explain exactly what they think about these kitchen appliances By Maya Glantz Published 4 June 26
This Just-Launched IKEA Bottle Rack Is the Detail That Will Make Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Custom — And It Can Be Used to Store Almost Anything Cabinets, countertops, drawers, or even the fridge — this is how to stylishly stack anything from bottles to tins, jars, or cans By Ellen Morris Published 2 June 26
The Quickest, Most Effective Update for Your Kitchen? New Barstools — These Are the Best Ones to Buy Now From warm wood and woven textures to sculptural silhouettes and upholstered designs, these are the indoor bar stools bringing more personality into kitchens. By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 1 June 26
This Minimalist Quick-Drying Organizer Stops Water Sitting Around Your Kitchen Sink All Day — and You Can Use It in Your Bathroom, too Practical and super affordable, this clever find solves your sink woes for an instantly streamlined space By Maya Glantz Published 1 June 26
These Are Officially the Biggest Storage Trends for Kitchens in 2026, According to Kitchen Designers From toe-kick drawers to behind-door racks, underutilized kitchen areas are trending in designs this year By Ruth Doherty Published 31 May 26
5 Outdoor Kitchen Trends That Will Take Your Al Fresco Dining to the Next Level for 2026, and Beyond A step up from that rusting old barbecue — these outdoor kitchen trends are stylish, functional, and perfect for summer hosting By Maya Glantz Published 30 May 26
Should Wooden Floors Match Wooden Cabinetry? There's a New Answer in 2026 for How to 'Wood Match' in a Way That Feels Elegant and Elevated Why a mixed timber palette, along with other complementary materials, creates a richer kitchen that feels softer and much more luxurious By Portia Carroll Published 29 May 26
Sorry, but Basic Islands Are Out — These 7 Dynamic Kitchen Island Trends Are Defining Luxury Kitchens in 2026, Instead Just when we thought we’d seen every possible island upgrade, this year’s trends knock it out of the park By Linda Clayton Published 28 May 26
Gigi Hadid Gave Us a Quick Glimpse of Her Kitchen, and We've ID'd This Cult British Brand on Her Countertop Where to buy the coolest kitchen accessories, according to the style mogul By Ruby Smith Published 27 May 26
Your Kitchen Needs More Art in It — Here's How Designers Make It Feel Personal, Not Out-of-Place Mounted on your kitchen island, the back of a banquette, or on a shelf in your glass-fronted cabinets? Why not, say designers By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published 27 May 26
5 Outdated Styles of Kitchen Flooring Designers Say They're Avoiding in 2026 Want a kitchen with lasting appeal? These are the old and passé flooring choices to avoid, according to experts By Lilith Hudson Published 26 May 26
3 Bold Kitchen Choices Experts Urge You to Avoid — These May Hurt Your Home's Re-Sale Value When You Put Your Home on the Market These kitchen design choices won't just be a waste of money; they can actually impact the value of your home, say the experts By Maya Glantz Published 26 May 26
What Color to Paint Your Kitchen, According to Color Psychology — And the Surprising Shade an Expert Says Actually Doesn't Work Whether you want your space to feel restorative or high-energy, this is your expert guide to how certain shades can change the feel of your kitchen By Karen Haller Published 25 May 26
6 Things All Luxury Kitchens Used to Have 10 Years Ago, but That Designers Say You Should Skip in 2026 Once part of a list of absolute “essential” luxuries, these items have now been scrapped by the designers By Portia Carroll Published 24 May 26
Can I Mix Handles and Handleless Cabinets in a Kitchen? Designers Debate and Give Their Verdict You don't have to stick rigidly to kitchens with handles or totally handleless designs. Here's why the experts do both, and why you should too By Lara Sargent Published 22 May 26
7 Kitchen Material Trends Experts Say Will Define How You Style Your Space in 2026 With a focus on warmth, texture, and tactility, these are the materials kitchen experts predict will be everywhere this year — and beyond By Maya Glantz Published 21 May 26
Fluted Kitchen Cabinets Are Being "Specified More Than Ever" Right Now — But Here’s How to Get Them Right for 2026 Fluted kitchen cabinets are going nowhere in 2026, so we asked the experts to explain how to make this design detail feel of the moment By Lara Sargent Published 19 May 26
6 Kitchen Backsplashes That Are Making Your Kitchen Look Cheap — and What Designers Say You Should Choose Instead for an Elevated Design Not all backsplash materials feel luxurious — here’s what can make a kitchen look cheap, and what to choose instead, according to the experts By Portia Carroll Published 17 May 26
3 Kitchen Cabinet Colors That Look Great With Wood — These Combinations Feel So Right for 2026 Give your wood a boost and pair it with one of our expert-picked kitchen cabinet colors — these fail-safe options are bound to impress By Maya Glantz Published 16 May 26
'Layered Backsplashes' Are the Trend That'll Make Your Kitchen Feel Richer — Even Though It's Probably Going to Save Money on Your Budget Fully functioning material combinations — why designers are choosing to layer textures and tones, and how to make them work for you By Portia Carroll Published 13 May 26
So, Are Sage Green Kitchens Still in Style in 2026? They Can Be, but Only If You Know How to Make Them Not Feel Dated The go-to shade for the past decade - are we finally seeing the end of the sage green kitchen? Perhaps not, according to our experts By Maya Glantz Published 11 May 26
Forget Flat White Kitchens — This Designer's Nuanced Take on All-White Cabinets Looks So Much More Considered and Luxurious Than a One-Tone Design Once an abandoned cottage, this Surrey home has been transformed into a modern haven, complete with a white kitchen that is anything but boring By Maya Glantz Published 10 May 26
Mixed Metal Kitchens Are the Next Big Thing in Design — Here's How to Do Them in 2026 The ultimate 'cool-girl' kitchen trend, this style shows a quiet confidence that will make your home feel irresistibly chic By Maya Glantz Published 8 May 26