Kitchen Ideas
Kitchen design ideas for your next project. We have all the kitchen planning inspiration you need for the heart of your home, whatever your style and budget
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I tried Dunelm’s big, bold, cast-iron cookware, and I was stunned by the price
I’m struggling to see why you would fork out for big brand cast iron casserole dishes when these affordable versions do the same job.
By Helen McCue
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I'm a kitchen editor and these are my favourite kitchen buys to boost your mood this January - in the 4 happiest shades
This is how I'm justifying a January treat
By Holly Cockburn
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3 mood-boosting kitchen colours to uplift your home this January – it’s the key to a happier cooking space
A lick of paint is all you need
By Holly Cockburn
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Practical purchases can be pretty too – Salter’s new colourful scales are bringing joy to my kitchen this January
The hardest part is choosing which colour to go for
By Holly Cockburn
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Rylan Clark has given his kitchen a hotel-inspired makeover, and it's the luxury inspiration you need for 2026
The bar area is our favourite feature
By Holly Cockburn
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I’m breaking my no-spend month to invest in these stunning mugs from M&S – they look so good, your guests won't believe they were £4
They're already starting to sell out
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi is selling a sleek, stylish air fryer for under £35 – it’s perfect for nailing your healthy New Year’s resolutions in 2026
It's on sale now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Forget off-white, this plaster-inspired hue is the new neutral to choose for kitchens in 2026
It's the ultimate way to add warmth to a kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Small kitchens can have pantries too - this is how I converted a tiny broom cupboard into a storage hero
With some clever thinking, I've now got my bijou pantry of dreams
By Holly Walsh
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IKEA's kitchen sale is the secret to saving thousands on a new cooking space in 2026
Here's how you can make the most of the discount
By Holly Cockburn
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This clever folding proofer is my secret to perfect sourdough – and it fits in my tiny kitchen
I wish I'd known about it ages ago!
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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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
By Amy Reeves
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I was an induction hob convert, but now I'm leaning back to gas - here are my reasons why
An induction hob has served me well, but I'm going back to the old faithful
By Holly Walsh
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My dream designer kitchen tiles can now be a reality, thanks to Ca' Pietra's collection with B&Q – these are my favourite styles
Ca' Pietra's quality tiles are now much more accessible
By Holly Cockburn
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in common
It was the year for levelling up barista skills
By Rebecca Knight
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Would I choose a range cooker again? My honest review after five years
Here’s what half a decade of cooking, cleaning and running a range cooker has taught me
By Linda Clayton
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I'm not surprised this was the most popular all-in-one pan of 2025 - stylish and multi-tasking, I've lost track of how many times it's sold out
The piece of cookware Ideal Home readers couldn't stop clicking on
By Rebecca Knight
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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
By Holly Cockburn
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This is the 1 thing you need to upgrade your Christmas tablescape, according to Jamie Oliver HQ – and you probably already own it
It's decorative but also practical
By Holly Cockburn
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This stunning Our Place ceramic cookware set is the highlight of my kitchen – the non-toxic non-stick surface makes it a dream to cook with and clean
If you're on the hunt for a complete cookware reset in the New Year, this is the set for you
By Molly Cleary
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John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026
This wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card
By Kezia Reynolds
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The Christmas decorating idea I’m seeing in every stylish kitchen this year – it’s so easy and free to make
It looks so pretty!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Maximalist worktops are the secret to a stylish kitchen in 2026 - here's why going bold is better
It's a fast way to create a premium-looking kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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This is how much it really costs to paint a kitchen – from DIY to calling in a professional, I've broken down the figures for you
A new kitchen colour scheme might be all you need
By Holly Cockburn
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Beko's budget bean-to-cup-machine won't be a fit for espresso aficionados – but here's why it might work for latte lovers at home
Here's what this sub £500 coffee machine has to offer
By Alex David
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Confidence zones are the secret to making your small kitchen shine in 2026 – here's how to adopt this design technique
It's easier than you might think
By Holly Cockburn
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I just tried Tower's affordable Slushie machine alternative — at £179, it comes in a whole lot cheaper than the OG Ninja version
This is the cheapest way to have frozen margs in style this New Year's
By Molly Cleary


