Latest articles by Molly Malsom
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Neutral Kitchens Don’t Have to Be Boring – This Design Proves Strong Materiality and Thoughtful Textures Are the Fundamentals of an Inviting SchemeSlatted cabinetry, blue stone, and a custom island combine to create the most beautiful kitchen – take the tour
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33 Inspiring Small Kitchen Ideas From Our Archives That Prove Even the Tiniest Spaces Can be ShowstoppingFrom clever layouts and thoughtful storage to unexpected colors and playful patterns, these ideas are all the inspiration you need to elevate your small kitchen
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What Nobody Tells You About Open Kitchen Shelving – And Why You Might Need To Avoid It In Your DesignOpen shelving may add personality to kitchens, but it can also look cluttered. Here's how to decide if it's the right choice for your design.
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The Banquette Trend Is Taking Over Kitchens, But Is It Actually a Functional Nightmare?Interior designers weigh up the pros and cons, and advise on when you should and shouldn't choose a kitchen banquette
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3 Small Wooden Kitchen Mistakes Designers Say to Avoid For a Scheme That Feels Cozy Rather Than ClaustrophobicThe common mistakes designers see all too often, and how to introduce wood to a small kitchen in a timeless way
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The Controversial Mixed Material Backsplash Trend That’s Polarizing Designers – And Why You Should Avoid It if You Have a Small KitchenSome consider it artful layering, others an overwhelming feature
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Is This the Decorative Detail Your Kitchen Is Missing? Why Designers Are Rediscovering the 'Sidesplash' to Elevate Kitchen SchemesIt's a small feature that adds major charm to your kitchen (as well as added functionality)
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It’s Official: Designers Say This One Architectural Detail Is the Ultimate 2026 Bathroom LuxuryIt's the must-have design feature to make relaxing soaks feel far more tranquil
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No, Stainless Steel Isn’t Just for Minimalist Kitchens of the ’90s – This Tiny Italian Kitchen Proves It Can Be Right at Home With Wood and StoneA one-wall stainless steel kitchen stands proud within the historic architecture, proving that contrast can be just as impactful as bold color
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Bye-Bye White Kitchens, Designers Are Choosing Wood as the Most Timeless Finish – These 13 Ideas Exude Warmth and Character That Will Never DateFrom rustic islands to white oak cabinetry, these are the designer-approved wooden kitchen ideas to elevate your cooking space
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Designers Say This Is the One Kitchen Detail That Instantly Gives a Remodel a Chic, Custom FeelDetails matter, and in this case, countertop edges are key to a truly elevated finish
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Designers Have Called It: This Kitchen Cabinet Style is Replacing Shaker For a More Textured Take on the Classic LookPaneled kitchen cabinets are taking center stage in 2026, offering a new approach to shaker-style
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Inspired By a Painting, This Bathroom Redesign Revolves Around a Statement Fireplace – The Result is an 'Utterly Welcoming and Warm' RetreatArtful symmetry and a strategic color palette combine to create a timeless, characterful scheme
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The 'Kitchen Reset' Is the Secret to Calming the Busiest Room in the House – 5 Steps to Instant SerenityHere's how to remove the chaos and disorganization to reinstate a sense of calm and serenity in the heart of your home
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These 3 Kitchen Renovation Rules are Changing – And Designers Say They Are Key to Making Your Kitchen Feel More Lived-In, Timeless, and PersonalizedDesigners are turning their backs on rigidity for renovation rules that allow for tailored kitchen design
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Trust Me, These 8 Small Swaps Will Instantly Make Your Kitchen Feel Expensive (Without Spending Too Much)From hardware swaps to charming decor, these are the designer-approved methods to create an expensive look without a price tag to match
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Inside an 'East Coast Meets English-Inspired' Kitchen by Studio McGee That Proves if You Balance Proportions Well, You Don't Need to Follow Any Other Design RulesDesign rules may have been expertly broken, but scale remained a grounding factor throughout the kitchen
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I’ve Spent Hours Shopping the New-Season Kitchen Drops – These Are the 3 Key Themes I’ve Noticed for Spring 2026From hand-painted designs to woven finishes, these are the trends to shop to elevate your kitchen for Spring
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Sourced by Homes & Gardens: 11 Best Places to Buy Bathroom Hardware to Elevate Even the Smallest SchemesBathroom hardware can really elevate a scheme – and these brands offer stylish pieces
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The 5 Outdated Kitchen Lighting Trends Designers Are Quietly Retiring for 2026Lose these outdated trends for a lighting scheme that feels layered and timeless
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I Tried Using Only Open Storage in My Small Bathroom – These Are the Solid Solutions That Stayed, and the Maintenance Nightmares That FailedI found the key was balance – a mix of open storage and closed worked best for function and aesthetics in my small scheme
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These Are the 5 Best Benjamin Moore Colors for a Small Kitchen – and No, They Aren’t All White PaintThe designer-approved Benjamin Moore shades to bring big personality to your small kitchen
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Pegboards Are the New Must-Have Storage Solution for Small Kitchens – Here’s How Designers Are Turning This Functional Storage Into a Feature DecorFunctional, decorative, and affordable, kitchen pegboards are the playful solution to small kitchen storage
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No, You Don’t Have to Hire a Carpenter to Add Banquette Seating – These 15 Buys Create the Custom Look Without the Need for a BuilderComfortable, stylish, and multi-functional, it's clear to see why a kitchen banquette is the most coveted feature in 2026
