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How natural stone has become the defining look for luxury entertaining at home

From a compact drinks station in a kitchen, to a bar area in a dining room or even a dedicated wine room, home bars are increasingly being woven into...

insight features

Thu 23rd Jul 2026

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Lifestyle Kitchens – Creating kitchens designed for family life

Manufactured in the UK, Lifestyle Kitchens offers an inspirational collection of styles that combine everyday functionality with contemporary design...

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Mon 13th Jul 2026

How Wodar is taking sinks and taps outdoors for the new era of entertaining

The recent heatwaves will have given the increasingly popular concept of outdoor kitchens an even further boost – we talk to Michael Sammon, design...

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Mon 13th Jul 2026

Design focus: How all-neutral kitchens are making way for 5 new trends

Four designers at Harvey Jones have revealed the 5 kitchen design elements they're seeing emerge in 2026, with expressive, tactile and characterful...

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Mon 6th Jul 2026

How Carvetii created a contemporary space in a converted farmhouse

We talk to Nadia Maxwell, senior designer at Cumbria-based kitchen and interiors design studio Carvetii, to hear how they devised a contemporary s...

kitchens features

Fri 26th Jun 2026

Kitchens International unveils growth plans following management buyout

Kitchens International (KI), the award-winning Scottish specialist in luxury kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces, has announced a new phase of growt...

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Wed 24th Jun 2026

How FT Bespoke used unique materials to create a distinctive kitchen design

Andy Barette, creative director of FT Bespoke, reveals how he designed a spacious, one-of-a-kind kitchen for a busy family of 4. Photos by...

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Mon 8th Jun 2026

Houzz 2026 Emerging Trends Report reveals demand for specialised upgrades

The latest trends report from Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, has uncovered the top rising trends based on the latest se...

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Thu 4th Jun 2026

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Riluxa CEO Frédéric Tomé looks back on 10 years of bespoke bathroom design

As Riluxa marks its 10th anniversary, CEO Frédéric Tomé offers a perspective on what has changed, and what hasn’t, in the design of luxury bathrooms....

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Mon 4th May 2026

How Sheraton Interiors designed a bold yet refined contemporary family kitchen

Working with a high contrast colour palette, clean lines and statement materials, Shehryar Khan of Sheraton Interiors reveals how he created a c...

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Thu 9th Apr 2026

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CRL Stone’s Taj Mahal combines silica-free innovation with natural elegance

As material innovation continues to shape the future of surface design, CRL Stone’s Taj Mahal quartz stands out as a sophisticated solution that bring...

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Thu 9th Apr 2026

10 kitchen highlights we enjoyed at KBB Birmingham 2026

KBB Birmingham celebrated its 40th anniversary with a standout edition for its milestone year – Sally Smith reveals her 10 kitchen highlights from t...

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Wed 25th Mar 2026

Hidden appliances: How minimalist design is placing surfaces in the spotlight

Clare-Howcutt Kelly looks at how the clutter-free kitchen aesthetic is allowing worktops to take centre stage, as high-tech functionality gets hidde...

kitchens features

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Et Lorem's Oliver Grigson and Jo Ainger on 2026 Spring/Summer kitchen trends

Oliver Grigson and Jo Ainger, from award-winning kitchen design studio Et Lorem, share the most sought-after interior design trends influencing the...

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Thu 12th Mar 2026

How Inglis Hall created a showstopping kitchen for a 1960s London family home

Toby Hall, founder and director of Lewes-based bespoke furniture maker Inglis Hall, reveals how he set about creating an epic open-plan kitchen for...

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Wed 11th Mar 2026

Caesarstone's Jon Stanley – We're seeing a surge in demand for porcelain worktops

Porcelain worktops have been touted as 'the next big thing' in the UK kitchen market for more than a decade, but until recently, they have never mat...

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Tue 10th Mar 2026

Schüller exhibits new collections and premium ranges at KBB Birmingham 2026

Schüller presented a selection of its 2026 collection with kitchens, utility rooms and living furniture, alongside a range of established best selle...

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Thu 5th Mar 2026

Appliance focus: How health-conscious consumers are driving sales of combi-steam ovens

Ovens that combine full steam cooking, dry heat convection and pre-set programming offer consumers the professional results they'd love to achieve i...

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Tue 3rd Mar 2026

How Kitchens by Holloways created a modern design for a Victorian farmhouse

Bringing a period property up to date can be a challenge if a priority is retaining its architectural authenticity – we find out how Kitchens by Hollo...

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Fri 27th Feb 2026

How Pfeiffer Design created cohesion in a whole-house renovation project

When overseeing work on a maisonette apartment in Fulham with a trusted team of architects, contractors and experts in bespoke joinery, Pfeiffer Des...

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Thu 12th Feb 2026

How The Gallery designed a luxe open-plan space with the help of Rotpunkt

Matt Clements, designer at West Midlands-based The Gallery fitted kitchens, reveals how he and his team created a warm and welcoming contemporary open...

kitchens features

Thu 29th Jan 2026

Tile of Spain – The latest tile designs for creating stylish outdoor spaces

Whether it's an outdoor kitchen project that you're working on, or a patio that segues elegantly into an open-plan indoor space, director of Tile of...

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Mon 26th Jan 2026

Interview: Phillip Ozorio – The time I designed a kitchen for Julian Clary and his dog

After 35 years at the helm of Connaught Kitchens, Phillip Ozorio has built a boutique London studio defined by stories, skill and a fiercely independe...

interview features

Wed 17th Dec 2025

Naturepanel extends award-winning range with 2700mm-high panels

Naturepanel has extended its award-winning range with new 2700mm high wall panels, which have been thoughtfully designed to meet the growing demand fo...

industry news

Tue 9th Dec 2025