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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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
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Introducing the capsule tile collection from Ideal Home & Topps TilesThese 20 pieces can be used in endless combinations to elevate your home
By Rebecca Knight
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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master itAll of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
By Alex David
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These are the 4 kitchen cabinet trends experts are impressed by for 2026 – with updates to modern slab and classic Shaker doorsThere's something for everyone, no matter your interior taste
By Holly Cockburn
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Amazon's £20 rechargeable bobbin lamp looks just like this more expensive style - it's the antidote to winter bluesIt will brighten up any corner
By Holly Cockburn
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for youBuy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
By Zoë Phillimore
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I know why Tower's new Elite air fryer looks so familiar – here's everything it has in common with the Ninja FlexDrawer, which is £100 more expensiveThis £99 air fryer has a clever flexible design worth its weight in gold
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's new neutral air fryer wouldn't look out of place in the '50s – I can't believe it's under £30Wait, did air fryers exist in the '50s?!
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and testedChoose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
By Ellen Manning
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-friesWe've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
By Molly Cleary
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This is the stylish light I'm seeing in so many trendy kitchens - it looks especially good over a kitchen islandIt's perfect for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere
By Holly Cockburn
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Lidl is selling an indoor pizza oven for under £60 – its compact build means it’s easy to store, tooEnjoy authentic pizza all year round without spending a fortune
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 of the best knife sets I've tried, including top picks with in-built sharpeners from Ninja, Joseph Joseph and morePick up the best knife set for your kitchen with our reviews of knife blocks from Zwilling, Robert Welch, and more
By Molly Cleary
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the teamWe've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
By Molly Cleary
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This Habitat kitchen island is the one thing I'd buy to upgrade a small kitchen – it's the easiest way to add storageFreestanding kitchen islands are the secret to a flexible layout
By Holly Cockburn
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I'll warn you now – M&S's new food containers look so good that you won't want to stash your leftovers in the freezerI can't decide which type is my favourite
By Molly Cleary
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Breville's stylish bean-to-cup coffee machine has turned my kitchen into an at-home cafe – it's helped me kick my takeaway coffee habit for goodThe idiot-proof controls and consistent results have made it my morning latte saviour, but it's not without its flaws
By Rebecca Knight
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Cabinet cut-outs are the old school trend seeing a big revival in 2026 - it's a simple way to add heritage appeal to your kitchenIt's a tiny detail that adds tonnes of character
By Holly Cockburn
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Dunelm's 2-in-1 oil spray and pourer is the ultimate air fryer accessory – why I predict this £5 buy is bound to sell outI've already got one on the way
By Molly Cleary
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Could Philips new bean-to-cup machine kill off pod coffee machines forever?Philips just dropped a bargain new machine
By Molly Cleary
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Sorry, Shaker kitchens – this new take on the traditional kitchen style is taking over in 2026It's a small tweak that makes a big difference
By Holly Cockburn

