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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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Move over, brass hardware – these 2 trendy metals will look better in a kitchen in 2026
Is this the end of the antique brass era?
By Holly Cockburn
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Lakeland has taken inspiration from Our Place's incredible Titanium Always Pan with its own extremely affordable £35 version
I think Lakeland is leading the way on 2026's newest cookware trend
By Molly Cleary
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best Nespressos
These four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
By Sasha Muller
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Freestanding kitchens are the key to a flexible layout in 2026 – here's why this old-school style is making a comeback
This old faithful style is designed for modern living
By Holly Cockburn
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Jamie Oliver's simple slow cooker tip just helped me stop a mistake I've been making for years – it's what you need to hear in batch cooking season
Don't worry, it costs nothing to put into practice
By Molly Cleary
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Ceramic colanders are the new must-have kitchen accessory – cookware experts say they could be the key to healthier cooking
Is 2026 the year to invest in ceramic everything for your kitchen?
By Kezia Reynolds
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My friends all thought this compartmented chopping board was super expensive – it's actually a genius £7.99 Aldi star buy
And my new kitchen hero
By Molly Cleary
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My kitchen storage has been saved time and time again by Joseph Joseph – my favourite organisation buys are now on sale
It's the perfect time for a reset
By Holly Cockburn
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I’ve got serious kitchen envy after spotting Molly Mae’s brilliantly organised pantry – I’m using it as inspiration to sort my own shelves this January
The influencer has created a calming, organised space
By Kezia Reynolds
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Kitchen cocooning is the secret to surviving winter – this is how I'm creating a cosy cooking space
Lean into the colder months rather than fighting against it
By Holly Cockburn
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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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This is what the most on-trend kitchens looked like 10 years ago – you wouldn’t believe how much styles have changed
Are there any trends that have stuck around?
By Holly Cockburn
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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


