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After living with a dark, compact kitchen, the owners of this home near Bicester found themselves longing for more space for their family of four. The couple have two young sons and wanted to extend their property to create a light-filled, open-plan space with a central island that would become the hub of family life. “We wanted a large island in the new kitchen with enough room for all of us to sit at,” explain the homeowners. While durability and functionality were key, sty

With the arrival of warmer weather and outdoor living on the horizon, homeowners are looking to introduce thoughtful design choices to their gardens that appeal to both performance and aesthetic. From lush greens to soothing neutrals and tiles used beyond the floor, María D Arráez, Director of Tile of Spain UK, reveals her top five outdoor tile trends for 2026. Classic Green “Green isn’t slowing down in 2026, and this includes the outside of the home as well as the interior

MDF is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF was introduced to the building market. It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools and looks good as the smooth surface of the panels is ideal for painting, veneers, or paper foils. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash CaberMDF plays hide and seek around the home; it can be an architectural feature, fascia, shelf,

As homeowners continue to seek spaces that balance comfort, character and longevity, the design landscape for 2026 places a renewed focus on natural materials, elevated textures and refined colour palettes. Drawing on his experience as a judge at the prestigious British institute of Interior Design Awards, and his deep understanding of global design narratives, Paul Moody, Global Marketing & Digital Director at Havwoods, outlines the trends set to shape the year ahead - demon

Keller Kitchens, long recognised as an industry leader in kitchen sustainability, is taking a bold leap forward. In early 2026, the Dutch kitchen specialist is set to launch an entirely new range that combines carbon-neutral manufacturing with biobased materials and affordability; a first in the industry. enduura® elba is a truly sustainable kitchen solution. This innovative range will debut in four on-trend colours, carefully curated to meet the evolving demands of today’s d

Galway-based artist Ciara O’Neill’s new kitchen was always going to be something special. With a degree in Interior Design, the contemporary artist has a real eye for colour, which features in many rooms throughout her house. So, when it came to designing her new kitchen, she knew a more muted, neutral palette would provide the perfect balance. “I wanted to create a relaxed neutral space because the other areas of my home have vibrant pops of colour,” Ciara explains. However