<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 3 simple ways to add colour to your kitchen without repainting – quick, speedy tricks that don't require a paintbrush ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/how-to-add-colour-to-your-kitchen-without-repainting oSjMrSru2o3tgWXkbJjfr Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Warm minimalism is the key to simplicity that isn't boring - this kitchen is the perfect example of how to nail the trend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/lick-warm-minimalism-kitchen-case-study ZfXbJiVZsmUstLhJbzHGSg Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, pink kitchens - this 'older sister' shade is the trendiest tone to try in 2026 for an inviting cooking space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/what-is-replacing-pink-kitchens kuEtfQtBr2LLTeyskZffNV Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This HexClad pan is the only one I own that actually works with my useless electric hob – and luckily, it's reduced right now on Amazon ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/hexclad-frying-pan-amazon-deal-june-2026 DoNj9FXoCEs6hEzcvrQ6tA Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Edible kitchen colours are trending - 4 delicious colour palettes inspired by food that will be right at home in a kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/edible-kitchen-colours-trend 73w8qh2dDwPFGHdbJy3EJB Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja quietly dropped a new version of the AutoBarista coffee machine that's £100 cheaper – this is why it's much more affordable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-autobarista-pro-vs-standard-version qyGdh34pSxJf8M8ZWEYTkN Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja just launched a mini-version of its sellout Luxe Café coffee machine at its lowest price point ever – this is everything you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-luxe-cafe-mini-plus-espresso-machine-first-look zRfPW4CwSpJL6j4zsu78UP Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've hunted out 24 of the best kitchen picks from the Dunelm sale - from Joseph Joseph to The Edited Life, here's what I'm coveting ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/kitchen/dunelm-kitchen-summer-sale-2026 s65eeLkszbyacbjorETsSQ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja's viral glass air fryer just got competition – if you're on a budget, Salter and Dreame's more affordable alternatives are tailor-made for meal preppers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/glass-air-fryer-ninja-crispi-alternatives xEctio89x2fQ2eRvhWPQRU Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £399 Sage coffee machine is small-kitchen friendly and made for latte lovers – here's everything I loved (and didn't like) after trying it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/sage-the-bambino-plus-review LF4A9cWw2at4J7xQ45xv9d Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If your kitchen feels enclosed or claustrophobic, it's down to this colour scheme mistake – this is now to neutralise it, according to paint pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/how-to-fix-a-warm-kitchen-colour-scheme or7Xi9Kny2xJmFX7EwBdVe Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Retro kitchens are never going out of style - here's how to create a colourful, nostalgic cooking space that is far from kitsch ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/retro-kitchen-trend gHJzYAi2wiMvoeEuDK4PP Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's £15 Hex Fry pan is a dead-ringer for this Gordon Ramsay-approved £169 Hexclad pan – this is how the two metal utensil safe pans compare ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/aldi-hexfry-honeycomb-pan-june-2026 Pw7uEVQYx33zZAEN7NJLFk Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:50:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ A big change could be coming to how you can shop for Howden's kitchens - here's everything you need to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/howdens-diy-kitchens-acquisition Dw8NigBSoyCfCBwTiM6hpY Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spotted Ninja’s sell-out Luxe Cafe coffee machine has dropped below £450 for the first time - here's why it'll be a hit with frothy coffee lovers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-luxe-cafe-coffee-machine-price-drop-june-2026 bfkzUvCgSTHgMsTqkYs6wn Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:15:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's £5 stainless steel food containers are the most organised food preppers' best kept secret – I made the switch from plastic, and I haven't looked back ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/ikea-365-stainless-steel-food-containers jkKUCRzfmNKq5vwGuUUTXE Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:09:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 features you'll find in every stylish modern country kitchen diner – the ingredients you need to curate a relaxed space for your family ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/room-recipe-modern-country-style-kitchen-diner pxH9odDCUoLrYje2Fuhqhr Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/two-years-on-from-reviewing-cuisinart-professional-ice-cream-maker ujgPwx3wBdeFU66xkbeTzd Sun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:05:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ No space for a bulky coffee machine? These 12 affordable coffee drippers deliver a luxurious morning brew for less (with no worktop space required) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/coffee/shortlist-coffee-dripper-collection-2026 eMB2JAMkDnFWFc66dFHbhV Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ideal Home Awards 2026 Kitchen Winners – the outstanding designs and products that our panel was wowed by for the year ahead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/ideal-home-awards-2026-kitchen-winners 8sDiqd6YZCDmjXHdzDBEt5 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:46:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja just dropped a new automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine –I unboxed it to see the major comparisons between this and the sellout Luxe Café ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-autobarista-pro-coffee-machine-first-look accwsgR86LdNAYnKJK6vHc Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:37:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Blank Street special drinks, this new coffee machine from Philips can offer you over 50 drinks at the touch of a button – I tried it out to see how impressive it really is ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/philips-cafe-aromis-series-8000-review A7zDh4tzyoqHyeUNtCmeMR Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:09:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 3 kitchen storage styles will make your kitchen look more expensive in 2026 – they're the secret to a stylish, high-end design ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/what-storage-makes-a-kitchen-look-expensive-in-2026 pP9QsEukirdrtv5hzyG4x7 Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:53:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This boot room colour trend isn't going anywhere in 2026 – Lick's new collaboration with Hunter is the perfect excuse to try it out in your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/utility-room/licks-hunter-boots-collab-colour-trend gffpPXpQ4cpE8ABPU7Kwkc Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget astrology signs – the perfect mug for you might be revealed by your birth month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/birth-month-mug-colours PCaHPgJvtvJATToK9GLWLh Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's £3.99 modular freeze pods are the secret to cutting down meal prep time in your kitchen – they're perfect if you want to make your own Lego lunches at home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/aldi-portion-perfect-meal-kits-2026 dR9YP5KiKyHi8KTmRhh6NQ Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Following the 70/30 design rule is a shortcut to a perfectly designed kitchen, according to pros – here's how to use it in practice ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/70-30-kitchen-design-rule p7XBfkxR4HEHyw7Zp4FYRd Wed, 20 May 2026 11:15:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I visited Smeg's Italian HQ and saw their archive of limited edition appliances – these are 3 discontinued cult classics I wish they'd bring back ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/smeg-hq-discontinued-limited-edition-appliances BaNYMyxRUuQRUk4EWuc4h Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is selling the coveted Ninja Creami for £159 – but I’ve found two places where you can snap it up even cheaper ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/lidl-ninja-creami TCMtxGd6MrezQrP8HnpGoc Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja's new saucepan set just proved it can make non-toxic stainless steel pans that are as good as its air fryers – I was wowed by it in my kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/ninja-everclad-stainless-steel-5-piece-cookware-set-review hS6fjGYrczDATFBbzqrUyS Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ KitchenAid's new coffee machine range is the prettiest way to save countertop space if your kitchen is on the cosier side ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/kitchenaid-new-compact-coffee-machine-range uVk6mSY3zRECVuV7MpiCqd Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:32:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £45 portable coffee brewer finally unlocked great coffee on the go for me – it's as good as my at-home machine and 100s of Amazon reviewers agree ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/i-tried-oxo-portable-rapid-brewer-and-grinder uPkEYwvSA5k6XZtsUQCcJN Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:34:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ KitchenAid's iconic standmixer has had a fresh glow up with 5 new shades – and a clever game-changing design feature ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-tilt-head-stand-mixer-colours-2026 AusFfhKwJnrNEpKa878K9H Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I discovered the most hyped coffee machine on the US cafe scene on my recent trip to San Francisco, and it's finally launched in the UK! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/fellow-series-one-espresso-machine-first-look yB6G3PJimkoGoa7KFo7Jt7 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our Place just launched a tiny version of its cult Always Pan – and as someone with a very small kitchen, I’m obsessed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/our-place-tiny-cookware-duo WAM8pHberSagG6YvEFrBWW Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dualit's stylish new ice cream maker is the latest that needs no pre-freezing or faff – this is the new style of dessert maker everyone's going to be talking about ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/dualit-ice-cream-maker-first-look mRTxzxwjU6vPhnmEG9RNkY Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a café curtain-obsessed editor who is done with DIY – these are the 3 best places I've found to shop them ready-made on the high street ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/where-to-buy-cafe-curtains TU5964udpUs2BU9RuyDEmR Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got a sneak peek at Salter's budget slushie machine set to rival Ninja's sellout version – here's what you get for its £179 price tag ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/salter-slushie-machine-first-look dn2t2voxKBEApfM2QegJgN Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chef's kitchens are a big trend for 2026 and beyond – these pro-level tips will make your cooking space so much more practical ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/chefs-kitchen-trend PFdMP4smVSv3MuorMGNwSZ Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new small-kitchen-friendly indoor pizza oven from Kenwood just dropped – and the price tag is so much more appealing than you'd expect ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen-appliances/kenwood-my-pizzeria-indoor-pizza-oven-launch T6ekn5wzCvYzS2k3pihizd Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Now I've tried it, I know exactly why David Beckham changed this one thing about Ninja's bestselling coffee machine – it makes such a big difference to day-to-day use ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/david-beckham-ninja-luxe-cafe-machine-first-try bPe9R4YxwbmF4dDGZHQAwU Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wren Kitchens is closing 15 stores in the US – what the closures mean for the UK ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/wren-kitchens-us-closures CRra5Vv4izyoA4tNKrEDHf Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:04:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tried HexClad's pans and knives – but my favourite thing from the brand is this under £100 star buy that I use 3 times a day ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/stainless-steel-hexclad-mixing-bowls VvLq5K9RYedrVtMavzqXxZ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried De'Longhi's Primadonna bean-to-cup machine - it's so clever, it's like having a live-in barista who learns your favourite drinks and even suggests tweaks for you ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/delonghi-primadonna-aromatic-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-review unSV7RXLBUpf4c7GGgYo3h Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fed up with clutter? This is the exact amount of crockery you *actually* need in a kitchen – as well as inspiration to ditch the rest ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/how-much-kitchenware-you-actually-need Kq8pLmQBygiSZ3dfV3uZKC Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm an M&S-obsessed editor who checks the 'new in' section every day – this chic picnicware stopped me in my tracks ahead of alfresco dining season ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/kitchen/m-and-s-neutral-picnicware h7CLUd9qpu69G5efKbuYTS Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to make soft serve at home in under 30 minutes? I just tried an ice cream maker that can do just that for under £300, as well as slushies, sorbet and so much more ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/cuisinart-frost-fusion-ice-cream-maker-review yJ2hPrzqubF74fMVr9GqWR Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kitchen bins shouldn't be an afterthought – 12 best kitchen bins that will help you recycle better in 2026, chosen by a picky editor ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/kitchen/kitchen-bins-shopping-edit KVgxMSqZ3EUU2oRyMVo4FS Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All of the most organised food preppers have switched from glass food containers to stainless steel – I tried them to see if they're any good, and yes, they are microwave safe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/switching-from-glass-food-containers-to-stainless-steel P3R6yLBUEwTRcEJSnq6JxE Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:50:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ The stylish Philips Baristina bean-to-cup coffee machine is my secret weapon for busy mornings – it delivers barista-worthy coffee in under 60 seconds ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/philips-baristina-review FVd6o2d9SRmtSw8ufMtnQd Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:43:39 +0000