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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How to clean a coffee machine - expert tips to keep yours in good conditionWhether you have a pod or bean-to-cup version make sure you know how to clean a coffee machine to keep yours working like new
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi’s selling the prettiest petal-shaped cast iron casserole – it's more than £350 cheaper than the cult Le Creuset originalsShoppers are already raving about this stunning cast iron
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home teamThese are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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Watch out IKEA! John Lewis just dropped its own air fryer microwave combi appliance for £1 more than the sold-out GÅTEBOFor £150, this is a bonafide bargain
By Molly Cleary
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The best bean-to-cup coffee machines I've reviewedFor at-home coffee, these machines give you an unbeatable experience
By Molly Cleary
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H&M has dropped the perfect kitchen accessories that will instantly make your home look expensive – 12 timeless buys to elevate your worktopsThese elevated basics are a cheatcode to a fancy-looking kitchen, no reno required
By Rebecca Knight
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Ninja's new Crispi Pro Xl air fryer isn't your normal worktop appliance – I was one of the first people in the UK to try this wonderfully weird air fryerI tested it to see if its worth the switch
By Molly Cleary
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I went to the leading kitchen and bathroom show – these are the 5 new releases you need to know about for a clever and stylish home in 2026You'll want to keep these on your radar
By Holly Cockburn
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I've designed and built two kitchens – here are the 7 things I would urge everyone to think about before startingThese are some hard lessons learned that will take your kitchen design from uninspired to bespoke
By Amy Reeves
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Prue Leith totally changed her mind on air fryers after enacting this one simple (and free!) piece of advice – if yours is gathering dust, listen upIt'll make a world of difference
By Molly Cleary
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and rankedI've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
By Molly Cleary
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How we test coffee machines – all of the details on our review process and the key benchmarks we're judging each machine byWe've tested dozens of coffee machines as part of our in-house review process. Here's the detail on exactly how we manage it
By Molly Cleary
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Gordon Ramsay's clever pan storage is the star of his family kitchen - here's why this feature works for pro chefsIt's a classic look that adds so much character to a kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Smeg's new 3-in-1 microwave could make your oven and air fryer redundant – and of course, it's available in gorgeous pastel shades tooThe design-forward Italian brand gives the humble microwave the 3-in-1 treatment
By Molly Cleary
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Our Place has reimagined its bestselling Always Pan in this year's 'it' colour – but it'll only be available to buy for a very limited timeThis forget-me-not blue is a breath of fresh air
By Molly Cleary
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I’ve been saving up for cast iron, but this aluminium pan at Aldi has turned my head – it’s a lightweight, affordable alternative if you hate lifting heavy pansIs this material the new gold standard for cookware?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Even coffee purists will love this bargain sub-£350 bean-to-cup coffee machine from Melitta – it makes truly exceptional drinksThis sub £350 bean-to-cup machine is a star buy for sure
By Alex David
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5 things people with tidy open plan kitchens always do when designing their cooking space – expert-approved tips to discourage clutterA tidy space starts with a clever design
By Holly Cockburn
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I'm switching to this dining table style to improve how social my kitchen feels - this IKEA home expert persuaded me to try itFostering connection is more important than ever
By Holly Cockburn
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Nespresso's mini NanoFoamer is this year's iced coffee companion must-have – plus it's pretty enough to live full-time on your coffee stationIt's tailor-made for iced cappuccinos or lattes
By Molly Cleary
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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 gameThis is how the pros do it
By Holly Cockburn
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Uninspired by this year's colour trends? So was I, until I saw Le Creuset's new shimmering coastal colour – it'll transport you to your summer holidayBleu Riviera brings a much needed warmth to the winter blues
By Molly Cleary
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I challenge you not to be wowed by the power of the Ninja BlendBoss – it has the strength of a Vitamix packed into a compact Stanley Cup-esque designThere's a lot to like with this clever, amped up blender system
By Molly Cleary
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Kitchen banquette seating doesn't have to be built in – these are the 7 banquettes I'd buy in a heartbeat (no carpenter required)With options for every budget and room size
By Holly Cockburn
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I look at kitchen tiles day in, day out - these are the 6 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design schemeFrom floors to walls, these are our go-to spots to shop
By Holly Cockburn
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Six months after my review, here's 3 things I've learned about the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Pro Series coffee machinePlus, it's now under £500 for the first time
By Molly Cleary
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Next has just dropped the most stylish dining bench I’ve ever seen – its clever design means it is perfect for small kitchensIf you have a small kitchen, you don't want to miss this stylish seating idea
By Kezia Reynolds


