What is happening to the popularity of the white kitchen?

Once upon a time, every kitchen on Instagram, Houzz, and Pinterest was drenched in white. Glossy cabinets, gleaming surfaces, and spotless styling made white kitchens feel like the default choice for pretty much all of us, and they dominated interiors magazines. While I’d say a…

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How to renovate a kitchen on a budget

We all know I love a budget renovation, transforming a space with the smallest possible budget to create a space that looks like a different room. I’ve even done my own budget kitchen renovation, spending less than £1,000 to take our kitchen from this:  …

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What to consider when choosing granite worktops for your kitchen

Considering a kitchen refresh? Maybe you’re having a whole new kitchen installed (jealous). There are tons of decisions to be made, and one of them involves choosing your kitchen worktops (material, texture, colour). Granite would be a really good choice for so many reasons. Below,…

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Don’t do a kitchen renovation without reading this first

Congratulations, you’re getting a brand new kitchen! It’s super exciting, and I’d love the chance to transform ours (maybe one day soon). But you may not feel as excited as you do daunted. Daunted by all the decisions to be made, the new cabinets style,…

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Six kitchen trends that will define 2026

If you’re planning a kitchen makeover next year, it looks like 2026 is all about balance — timeless neutrals with a touch of glamour, retro throwbacks, and a little less of that overly polished, showroom-perfect feel. According to research from HelloFresh, who teamed up with…

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Retro kitchen items that are cool again in 2025

There’s something magical happening in kitchens this year—they’re going back in time. But not in a gimmicky, ‘theme bar’ kind of way. No, this retro revival is all about warmth, personality, and putting a bit of soul back into the heart of the home. Brought…

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Choosing the right finish for your wooden worktops

A wooden worktop isn’t just a surface. It’s a design statement, a hardworking kitchen element and a long-term investment. If a wood worktop was left unfinished, it wouldn’t be as durable (or arguably, as beautiful), and so the finish you choose plays a vital role…

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How to keep your kitchen safe and clean

The kitchen. The heart of the home. The kitchen is the place where we hear about our family’s day, sit down to eat a meal together, work, celebrate special occasions, create incredible meals, and more. And all this activity can create mess and clutter. While…

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Marie Kondo-inspired tips to organise your kitchen before Christmas

As Christmas fast approaches (how does it come around faster each year?), many homeowners look to refresh their living spaces. According to Metro, UK homes are known for being the smallest in the world. At the same time, they are perhaps the most expensive. For…

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7 appliances every home needs

I’ll be the first to admit, I love an appliance. Anything that makes my life easier! We have carpet cleaners, blenders, toastie makers, an air fryer, a soup maker. All of these things mean I can cook what I like and clean up when I…

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Versatile cookware pieces for every recipe

When it comes to pots and pans, every home should have a basic set that can be used in a load of different ways. I enjoy cooking, especially experimenting with meals for Hallie (which she may or may not eat) but there’s nothing worse than…

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Picking the perfect kitchen colour scheme

When it comes to kitchen redesigns, you can have a lot of fun figuring out how to give the colour scheme and general decor an overhaul. A renovation is a big commitment though, so it’s important you know what you’re doing before you make your…

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