"A common mistake when designing a kitchen is focusing on aesthetics without considering the practicality of the layout," says Sinead Trainor, kitchen category manager at LochAnna Kitchens.

D esigning a more compact space comes with challenges, and one of the most common questions is what's the best layout for a small kitchen. You still need the same appliances as a large kitchen, so ...

No matter how you want to create extra space, countertops adapt seamlessly to these new layouts, offering flexibility, whether larger, smaller, or repositioned. 3. Designing functional kitchen islands ...

If you want to ensure you avoid a dated kitchen layout and choose one that feels contemporary in 2025, you don't need us to tell you that a closed floor plan should be off the cards.