Kitchen
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Kitchen islands are still the hottest kitchen feature - this is how the most stylish islands will look in 2026
Give the centrepiece of your kitchen wow-factor
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3 kitchen lighting trends that will shine a new light on your cooking space in 2026
Lighting can be both practical and distinctly stylish
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Sorry, green kitchens – this anti-colour trend is what's replacing this earthy palette in 2026
It's the key to creating a warm and inviting cooking space
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Dunelm is selling a £7 jug that cooks pasta without a hob or microwave – it's the most low-effort method I've seen
Some might even call it lazy
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Best pans for induction hobs – tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Investing in new pans for your energy-efficient induction hob? Here are my top picks of induction friendly cookware
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We've tested the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
We've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
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This revolutionary toaster has a full toast shade menu, so you can pick out your perfect toastiness level – forget burnt bagels forever
It has a touchscreen with a gradient scale for the perfect piece of toast
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Lidl is selling a CrockPot slow cooker for under £30 – I’ve been using this model for over 6 years, and it’s my favourite kitchen appliance
Get down to the middle aisle now!
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Stacey Solomon has just put me onto the cleverest cake tins that will stop your sponge from sticking – every home baker needs one
These tins are a game-changer!
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Step aside, bar carts; dessert trolleys are having a huge revival in 2026 – and they’re quickly shaping up to be the most Instagrammable trend
Looks good enough to eat...
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I'm making nights in extra cosy with Aldi's heart-shaped mini cast-iron pots – they're perfect for the air fryer and available for just £12.99
These mini cast-iron casseroles work for mini pies or chocolate puds
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I fell for the built-in dog bath trend – after living with it for a couple of years this is what I wish I'd known before adding one to my utility room
Social media sold me a dream, my dog did not play ball!
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Is using ChatGPT the secret to a successful kitchen reno? An interiors pro reveals the 4 ways she used it make hers easier
It will make planning a renovation so much simpler
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You've been warned – these are the 5 biggest kitchen mistakes designers always have to fix, plus what to do instead
Don't make the same mistakes
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My new electric mug has saved me from buying any takeaway coffees in January – it's completed my at-home coffee set up
Slow coffee drinkers unite
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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As a kitchen editor, this is where I would shop for kitchen worktops – whether it's solid wood, solid stone or laminate
There's a brand for every budget
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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
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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.
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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
