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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
By Linda Clayton Published
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How to Safely Store Your Christmas Decorations Until Next Year — From the Tree to the Lights, Wreaths, and Ornaments
Future you will be so grateful
By Seraphina Kyprios Published
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5 Things Minimalists Always Declutter Immediately After Christmas That I’m Planning on Doing Between Now and the New Year, too
It's super important to make decisions on your possessions once festivities wind down to prevent clutter from taking over your space and mind in 2026
By Ciéra Cree Published
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Okay, This Is Definitely Going to Be the Big Trend in Kitchen Backsplashes for 2026 — These Super-Personal, Custom Delft Tiles Are the Coolest Way to Bring Personality to Your Space
This new take on the traditional Dutch tile style has quickly become my favorite way to bring some more personality into your kitchen
By Maya Glantz Published
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"Don't Waste Your Money on This" — This Is Where Designers Suggest You Should Spend, and Save, When You're Planning Your 2026 Kitchen Project If You're Trying to Control the Budget
Planning your kitchen for the New Year? Here’s your guide to where’s best to invest and the elements you can easily save on without compromising on style and finish
By Portia Carroll Published
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I’m Planning to Use the Christmas Break to Finally Label My Pantry — This Is How Professional Organizers Recommend Doing It
Start the new year in the best way possible: with the perfectly labelled pantry of your dreams
By Ciéra Cree Published
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According to the Experts, These 6 Design Mistakes Are Making Your Kitchen Harder to Clean
Chic isn't always practical, and these errors are costing your culinary space major tidiness points
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Designers Share How to Avoid Your Color Scheme Feeling Overstimulating — While Still Using Plenty of Color
We all want our homes to feel nurturing while still looking stylish. Here are a few key tricks to perfecting that through color
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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And Breathe... 5 Quick Ways to Reset Your Home Between Christmas and the New Year
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also a whirlwind — here's how to quickly restore a sense of calm amongst the chaos
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How Long Does It Take to Renovate a Kitchen? I Asked Professional Fitters for Their Honest Answer, and Here's What They Had to Say
Kitchen renovations seem to drag on forever, and they rarely stay on schedule, but here's how long you can expect the chaos to actually last
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to Organize the Christmas Gifts You Receive Straight Away, so You Don’t Create Piles of Clutter for Months
Give yourself the gift of a tidy home before New Year by following these tips and tricks from a professional organizer
By Ciéra Cree Published
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How to Pick a Fruit Tree Based on Your Birth Month — The 12 Trees and Which to Get (or Gift) Depending on When You Were Born
This is your sign to treat your home to a flourishing fruit tree based on your birth month
By Amiya Baratan Published
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I Asked Our Editors What They’re Buying to Ace Our New Year's Resolutions in 2026 — This Is What's on Their Agenda
From taking on junk journaling to snapping more pictures without a phone, there's lots of great ideas for an enriching new year
By Amiya Baratan Published
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3 Places You Should Never, Ever Hang a Wall Sconce to Avoid "Disrupting Symmetry, Creating Strange Shadows, or Visually Reducing the Space"
Here are the biggest designer 'don'ts' when it comes to stylish sconce lighting
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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
By Maya Glantz Published
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The ‘Finish What You Started’ List — Professional Project Managers on How to Tie Up Unfinished Renovation Jobs in 2026 in 6 Easy Steps
There is no excuse for half-finished renovation jobs with our expert guide to sorting out that snagging list fast
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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5 Clever Kitchen Gadgets That Will Help You Stop Throwing Out So Much Food — Every Good Kitchen Should Have These in 2026
From vacuum sealers to 'steam regeneration' functions, here's my wishlist for making leftovers last a lot longer
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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7 Kitchen Planning Mistakes That Amateurs Always Make When Designing Their Space, According to London's Best Kitchen Designers
Plan your kitchen like a pro by avoiding these common planning mistakes. Here’s how the experts plan every new kitchen, and why you should do the same
By Lara Sargent Published
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5 Offline Rituals to Take With You Into 2026 That Experts Say Will Help You to De-Stress Away From Screens
If your screen time is embarrassingly high, let these activities help you build healthier habits
By Amiya Baratan Published
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My Festive Dinners Won’t End at Dessert, I’m Carving Time Out for 'Sobremesa' — And Here’s Why (and How) You Should Too
This cherished Spanish tradition extends celebrations in a beautiful and thoughtful way
By Amiya Baratan Published
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Wait, Should I Have Got a 'Double Oven' for My Kitchen? Here Are the Pros and Cons Vs a Single Oven, and Why It Actually Matters Less in 2026
From everyday meals to hosting large feasts, here’s a lowdown on single and double ovens, and which one might be right for your needs
By Aditi Sharma Published
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These Are The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make During Their Bathroom Renovation — According to Experts
These slip-ups are the difference between a bathroom you look forward to walking into every day, and one you'll be desperate to rip out in two months
By Maya Glantz Published
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I Asked 11 Interior Designers: 'How Do You Style a Coffee Table?' These Are Their Top Tips for an Elegant and Characterful Display
Coffee tables are often the anchor of a living room, so it's important to get the styling right; to help you do just that, this is how to style a coffee table the way an interior designer would
By Debbie Black Published
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How Can I Save Money on a New Kitchen? 5 Tips That Experts Know Will Help to Keep Costs Down
Want a new kitchen without having to take out a second mortgage? Our experts have all the tips for how to keep costs down during your kitchen renovation
By Maya Glantz Published
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Design, Debated: Is It Ever Okay to Remove Original Details From a Home?
Painting over hardwood floors may seem like a crime, but there's a line between preference and punishable offence
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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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?
By Portia Carroll Published
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I've Only Got Room for One, so Is a Dining Table or Kitchen Island More Useful? I Asked Experts to Find Out
Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option
By Lilith Hudson Published
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I Asked a Professional Organizer How I Should Use the Thoughtful 'Strangers, Acquaintances, and Friends' Decluttering Method At Home
Decuttering a home is no easy feat, which is why I'm always on the hunt for methods and techniques to make this often rigorous task as easy as possible
By Faiza Saqib Published
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5 Genius Ways Interior Designers Know How to Adapt Your Living Room’s Layout When You’re Hosting a Lot of People
The position of your furniture is just as important as the cocktails and conversation — here’s how to make entertaining a crowd effortless
By James Cunningham Published
