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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 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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6 things every charming and homely farmhouse kitchen has – how to hit the balance between comfort and characterCreate a characterful kitchen that's the heart of your home
By Lisa Fazzani
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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
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I'm using 'ritual zones' to make space for quiet moments in my kitchen in 2026 – here's how you can tooIt's time to turn daily tasks into meaningful moments
By Holly Cockburn
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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-friesMake stir-fries in a jiffy with the best wok
By Millie Fender
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Sorry, open-plan kitchens – this kitchen layout is much more practical for modern life insteadBreaking up an open plan space is set to be popular in 2026
By Holly Cockburn
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44 small kitchen ideas to inspire a compact cooking space – from layout and colour to budget decor tipsTake inspiration from these small kitchens that pack a serious punch
By Holly Cockburn
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Is KitchenAid's colour of the year 2026 'anti-trend' or 'dated'? Settle our debateKitchenAid has announced 'spearmint' as the colour of the year for 2026, and it's divided the opinions on the Ideal Home team
By Rebecca Knight
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I'm a kitchen editor, and these are the 12 pieces I would buy for an English country kitchen – affordable picks with a modern twistClassic buys with on-trend twists
By Holly Cockburn
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I've tested dozens of pans as a home economist – this Le Creuset set is the one that's made me want to transition to non-toxic stainless steel for goodTurns out cooking without non-stick coatings is a breeze with the right cookware set
By Helen McCue
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'Convenience kitchens' is the design ethos that will transform how you use your kitchen – these 3 design tips put functionality firstDesigning for convenience is the way forward
By Holly Cockburn
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I've spotted Nigella Lawson is a longtime fan of this hugely popular cookware brand – I'm going to be imitating her choice of colour with this viral panThe chef owns this Instagram-famous pan in the most charming shade
By Molly Cleary
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I’m adding B&M to my little black book for tableware– their new Mediterranean-inspired home collection is serving up serious holiday charmLiving La Dolce Vita!
By Kezia Reynolds


