Linda Clayton
Linda graduated from university with a First in Journalism, Film and Broadcasting. Her love for interiors began when she bought her first utter wreck of a home two decades ago, and she realized writing about interiors would make her far happier. She began on a trade title for the kitchen and bathroom industry. She has been working for Homes & Gardens, then sister-brands Livingetc, Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, since 2006, covering all manner of interiors topics, though kitchens and bathrooms are her specialism. The late Mark Wilkinson OBE was (and still is) her all-time design hero.
Latest articles by Linda Clayton
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9 outdated kitchen cabinet trends interior designers want you to leave behind in 2024
Looking to create a timeless kitchen that never dates? These are the 9 outdated kitchen cabinet trends interior designers want you to avoid in 2024
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9 of the biggest spring decor trends to try in 2024
Update 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 room
Rustic 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 chores
Make light work of washday with a stylish laundry room that’s overflowing with rustic charm
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The biggest kitchen trends for 2024 – the new looks to follow this year
This year it’s all about embracing style moments with personality and flair, from out-there canopy hoods and effortless arches to fabulous fluted stone
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Kitchen countertop trends 2024 – 14 trending surface ideas for your hardest working room
Upgrading your current space or maybe planning a totally new kitchen? Whatever the size of your remodel, these kitchen countertop trends are a guaranteed way to elevate the room
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Kitchen cabinet trends 2024 – the latest style directions for your cupboard fronts
Looking for the latest cabinet door designs, colors and details? We’ve locked down the freshest cabinet styles for the year ahead
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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 color
The 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 bland
We 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 space
From 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 charm
With 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 form
Gray 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
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How to fold fitted sheets like a professional
Learn how to fold fitted sheets with poise and save space in your linen closet
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Organizing a refrigerator: hygienic ways to keep food fresh for longer
If you know how to organize a refrigerator properly, you can ensure your food stays fresh for longer and avoid cross-contamination
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What are the best cabinet styles for small kitchens? Kitchen designers offer the top picks
From simple Shaker to modern and streamlined, we’ve got plenty of cabinet options to boost a small space
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How can you make a white bathroom more interesting? 8 ways to update a classic
Take a white bathroom from bland to brilliant with transformative advice from design experts
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8 kitchen cabinet styles everyone needs to know about when starting a remodel
From simple Shaker to fancy in-frame, these are all the kitchen cabinet styles you should know about when deciding on your aesthetic
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Marble bathroom ideas – 9 ways to add luxurious texture with this classic material
From dramatic veining to add a clear focal point, to subtle patterns that are all about the texture, bringing marble into a bathroom is always going to up the luxury
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What should a chef's kitchen have? 9 things every gourmet kitchen needs, according to the professionals
From efficient appliances to at-a-glance storage, discover the big and little things that make a chef-worthy cook space
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We asked 6 interior designers for their favorite bathroom remodels – these are the fabulous projects they picked
Because the best bathroom remodel inspiration always comes from asking designers to pick their favorite spaces
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Built-in bathtub ideas – 5 luxurious designs for a blissful soak
These built-in bathtubs will transform a large or small bathroom into a peaceful haven of tranquility and calm
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Freestanding bathtub ideas – 5 ways to add a luxurious focal point to a bathroom
There are few things more relaxing than a good long soak and these freestanding bath ideas are pure luxury
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How to make a kitchen feel cozy – 9 cossetting ideas for the heart of the home
As the heart of the home, the kitchen should be a room that draws you in
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7 dining nook ideas – perfect for small spaces that want to go big on style
Harness high-octane décor and space-savvy solutions for a dining nook that’s packed with personality
By Linda Clayton Published