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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The one bean-to-cup machine that every stylish person is curating their coffee corner aroundI absolutely love this neat and tidy espresso machine
By Molly Cleary
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I've tested 100s of kitchen appliances — these 3 products I've loved the most are on sale right now for Amazon Spring Deal DaysMy ride-or-die rated appliances just got a big discount
By Annie Collyer
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This £7 space-saving Amazon drying mat will make messy kitchen worktops a thing of the past – I've never added something to basket so fastIt is a small kitchen saviour
By Annie Collyer
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I've been waiting for Our Place's gorgeous pleated trivets to drop in the UK – and IKEA just launched a lookalike £4 version at the exact same timeA pretty trivet is the kitchen upgrade you didn't even know you needed
By Molly Cleary
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I just found the best-designed coffee machine we've ever tested at Ideal Home on sale in a gorgeous green colourway'This is the most straightforward automatic bean-to-cup machine I’ve ever used'
By Annie Collyer
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I've just found a secret stash of Our Place's cult Always Pan on sale for a bargain price – this is everything you need to know to bag oneThe stunning Wonder Oven is also on sale for a star price
By Annie Collyer
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I can't believe this super-slim, small-kitchen-friendly bean-to-cup coffee machine is under £450 – it's fully automatic for one-touch lattes, tooIt measures just 18cm in width
By Molly Cleary
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After using the 'Made In' 5 Piece Stainless Set I don’t think I can go back to my old pansDitch the non-stick and learn to cook like a chef with this professional level stainless steel set
By Helen McCue
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Move over, burgundy kitchens - cola is the rich, earthy hue that is going to be in the most stylish kitchens this yearIt makes any kitchen instantly inviting
By Holly Cockburn
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I tested Our Place's Wonder Oven way back in 2024 – now it's £30 cheaper but it's still the best looking air fryer (in pastel colours!) you can buyIf you're looking to smarten up your air fryer, this is a fab deal
By Molly Cleary
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Nigella Lawson's been using this £10 handheld milk frother to make her signature matcha lattes since 2015 – it has over 2500 5-star reviews, tooI found this hidden gem in one of Nigella's best-loved recipe books
By Molly Cleary
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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'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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3 things that make open-plan kitchens feel unwelcoming – and pro-backed advice for avoiding a clinical spaceCreate a cooking space that feels like the heart of the home
By Holly Cockburn
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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

