Latest articles by Linda Clayton
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Double Kitchen Islands – Design Experts Unlock the Secrets to Getting the Layout, Storage, and Style Spot OnDiscover how to plan, style, and make the most of double kitchen islands. Expert tips on layout, seating, storage, and design inspiration for modern and luxury kitchens.
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Kitchen Island Seating Ideas – Everything You Need to Know About Adding Comfort and Style to the Center of Your SpaceFrom spacing to stool choice, how to get seating comfort and flow exactly right
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The 15 Expert-Approved Kitchen Island Ideas You Need to Know About Before You Start Your RemodelKitchen islands are all about balancing aesthetics with practicality, they need to look great and add extra storage and surface space. All these ideas get that balance spot on
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The Library: How to Design a KitchenThe ultimate guide to designing a kitchen – from layout and appliances to storage, lighting, and finishes – with the pro insight you need to get it right first time
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Out of Nowhere, This 1970s Technicolor Kitchen Trend Is Making a Comeback for 2026 – and It’s a Welcome Break From Beige, White and GrayOne designer is championing the return of the colorful kitchen
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These are the 5 easy tips you need to follow to make your entryway look more beautiful for fallDesigners share their favorite tips for creating a stunning hallway that always makes a great first impression
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5 nature-inspired bathrooms that nail the biophilic trendWith the guidance of leading design experts, we unpick the biophilic bathroom trend looking at why it's so popular and how to embrace it with five beautiful examples
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These 7 beautiful bathrooms were all inspired by the designer's favorite travel destinationsThe creators of these exquisite washrooms sourced ideas from around the world and it's paid off
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These Alpine bathrooms prove just how cozy a bathroom can really be – here's how to get this on-trend lookBathrooms that fuse luxury with rustic mountain retreat vibes make for blissfully serene bathing spaces, but does the trend have sticking power - we take a closer look
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7 creative ways to add pattern to a kitchen for a more layered and character spaceThese cooking spaces with soul have one main thing as an ingredient – beautiful pattern
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11 expert-approved kitchen countertop trends for 2025Add unique appeal to your kitchen with these emerging trends
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7 small kitchen details that will make the biggest difference to your space, according to interior designersWe speak to 7 design professionals about the more subtle characteristics of beautifully designed kitchens
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop coffee maker review – small but mightyThe Nespresso Vertuo Pop is the company's smallest and cheapest pod machine. I put it to the test to see if the best things really come in small packages.
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10 exciting pattern trends you can’t afford to miss in 2024Discover the pivotal pattern themes trending in interiors this year
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8 kitchen rug placement rules you need to know, according to design expertsGet rug positioning locked down in this high traffic room
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What colors create a mid-century modern color scheme? 10 retro combinations to tryFind out what colors work best with everyone’s favorite mid-century style
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9 of the biggest spring decor trends to try in 2024Update your home with these fresh new looks for the spring season ahead
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Rustic decor ideas – 10 ways to work this timeless trend into every roomRustic decor is such a classic style, and it's one that can work in every room from the kitchen to the bedroom, so here we asked designers how to nail this timeless look
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Rustic laundry room ideas – 11 rustic touches to brighten up choresMake light work of washday with a stylish laundry room that’s overflowing with rustic charm
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Would you use red in a bathroom? 5 spaces that will convince you this is the best room to try the on-trend colorThe unexpected red theory is still gaining traction. With the help of 5 interior design experts, we consider whether the bathroom is the best place to introduce red
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8 designers on how they add movement to a kitchen to prevent this practical space from feeling blandWe speak to interior designers about how to create rhythm in this vital room
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Small gray kitchen ideas – 10 ways this elegant shade can uplift a small spaceFrom two-tone schemes to light-boosting layers, here’s how gray can transform the spaciousness of your kitchen, with advice from the experts
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How can you add character to a bathroom? 8 ways to introduce some heritage charmWith these changes, you can enhance the classical charm of your bathroom, even if you live in a new building
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10 light gray kitchens that prove gray is making a comeback in its palest formGray may have been on the out recently, but in its palest, softest form it can work with the warmer color trends of 2024. We asked designers for their advice on creating a light gray kitchen
