Kitchen
Kitchen hatches are back in 2026 – but not how you know them
Kitchen hatches are somewhat of a retro feature, but not so old-hat that many of us on the Ideal Home team remember them being a…
Elevate the everyday – starting with your coffee
If there’s one thing the whole Ideal Home team can agree on, it’s that every morning deserves a great tasting cup of coffee. It’s…
How much space should be between kitchen worktops and cabinets?
The New Year is quickly approaching, and with it brings the perfect time to start planning a kitchen renovation. Before you jump…
Which Le Creuset colour sells best when? We’ve rounded them up
It’s the time for reflection on the year gone by, and for the cookware-obsessed, it was a big 12 months indeed. Le Creuset, the…
How to use Pantone’s ‘Cloud Dancer’ in a kitchen
Pantone released their Colour of the Year for 2026 last week, ‘Cloud Dancer’, which has been subject to scrutiny and…
Kitchen trends 2026 – the ones to watch
Every year, trend forecasting season quietly creeps up on us, ready to provide inspiration for a fresh new year of decorating…
‘Soft kitchens’ are the secret to a warm, inviting space
As a kitchen editor who has lived through more than a few trends cycles, I can officially say that current craze for lived-in…
Siemens EQ900 Plus bean-to-cup coffee machine review
Dreaming of a coffee machine for your home that’s as capable as the one in your office at work? Then take a look at the Siemens…
The kitchen item I’m gifting everyone this Christmas
Gifting homeware, and more specifically kitchenware, is controversial. Many people claim that it’s a no-go, but I’m all for…
KitchenAid’s Porcelain White was made for monochrome homes
KitchenAid has unveiled a new monochrome colour scheme for its bestselling Artisan stand mixer: Porcelain White. The announcement…
Fluted, curved kitchen islands will still be on trend in 2026
When the leaves have firmly fallen off the trees and the dark nights are drawing in, it means there are a few notable moments on…
Elton John shows how to take kitchen art to the next level
I’m a firm believer that more is more when it comes to decorating, especially in a kitchen where a lived-in look reigns supreme…