“Kitchens are usually the heart of our homes, providing a place to cook, eat, socialise and even work. So, it’s no wonder that kitchen islands have grown in popularity since the 1980s when open-plan living became fashionable, along with a demand for multi-functional space.”
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“Cramped kitchens aren’t necessarily small ones. Even sprawling kitchens can appear cramped if styled or organized the wrong way. This can include the way the room is laid out, the way it’s designed, or the way it’s used.
“A small kitchen can be just as luxurious as a sprawling one; it’s simply a case of designing and accessorizing it right. An elevated scheme is less about size and more about the thoughtful details you introduce to it.”
“No matter the size of your kitchen, you’ll want to make an effort to design your space so that it best serves your needs. And the first step of doing so is saying goodbye to items that just don’t belong in this room of the house. We asked Southern interior designers to share things that people commonly place in the kitchen but shouldn’t, and they chimed in with eight types of no-no items, which we’ve detailed below. “
“Let’s put some pep in laundry day. Laundry rooms are no longer just tucked-away spaces kept out of public view. Instead, we’re leaning into utility rooms with personality, elevated finishes, and hidden features that increase functionality and storage. Here, two interior designers share their insights into the six biggest laundry trends for the year ahead, so you can start transforming your space today.”
