Latest articles by Cat Olley
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What type of kitchen handles are best? Designers explain how to get it right with the perfect shape, size and style
Kitchen hardware can have a transformative effect on a kitchen, but too often it's an afterthought. We asked designers what type of kitchen handles are best
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Are kitchen islands outdated? Six experts decide on the biggest debate in design right now
A kitchen island has long been a status symbol, but has it finally lost its luster? Top designers decide if it's still a priority for your decor
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Should I use handles or knobs on kitchen cupboards? Designers agree unanimously
A kitchen isn't complete until the handles are on. Or should that be the knobs? We asked the experts to pick a horse in the hardware stakes
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What type of countertop lasts the longest? Every designer we asked mentioned the same material
Gone off granite but don't trust yourself (or the kids) with notoriously high-maintenance marble? Designers agree on what could be the answer
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10 incredible split-level kitchen islands that prove this design trend the best way to have it all
Who needs a dining table when a split level kitchen island can do it all? We've hand-picked ten ingenious projects from top designers, all with their own take on the trend
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10 key kitchen hardware trends for 2023: handles, hinges and pulls that update without a full renovation
Who knew a contrast pull or brass backplate could transform the look and feel of a space? This crop of top designers explain the latest kitchen hardware trends
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10 unusual kitchen materials - beautiful new design trends set to level up your counters and cabinets
Unusual kitchen materials, from pigmented concrete to recycled plastic are becoming loved by designers. Here's how to create a space that doesn't look like everyone else.
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Curved sofas have been THE design trend of the year and these perfect 10 examples show why and how to style them
Within a wider shift towards softer lines and cocooning shapes, curved sofas have emerged as the new hero piece
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10 minimalist dining rooms where even breakfast would feel elegant, and how to recreate them
Calm, chic and flexible, these clever minimalist dining rooms can do it all. We asked ten designers to reveal their tricks
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10 perfect waterfall countertops that make a strong case for this being the best kitchen island style
You'll spot sleek waterfall countertops in plenty of designers' own homes, and for good reason. This is kitchen island style done right
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10 beautifully minimalist kitchens that will make you want to hide the microwave for good
Calm, considered and blissfully clutter-free, these minimalist kitchens whisper rather than shout. Ten designers talk us through it
