Kitchen Trends 2026 UK: What’s In, What’s Out | Lime Designs

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Kitchen Trends 2026 UK: What’s In, What’s Out Grey is what people are ripping out. That is the honest starting point for any conversation about kitchen trends 2026 UK homeowners are following, because the cool grey and white kitchen that dominated the 2010s has run its course. One of the biggest colour shifts this year […]

Kitchen Extension Planning Checklist UK: Costs, Steps & Rules

Kitchen extension mid-installation with white cabinetry, granite worktop and skylight over range cooker

Kitchen Extension Planning Checklist UK: Costs, Steps and Rules Permitted development does not cover as much as most people think. That assumption, made early and not checked until later, is the single most common reason kitchen extension projects in Surrey and Sussex lose months before a spade goes in the ground. This checklist covers what you […]

Open Plan vs Broken Plan Kitchen: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Open plan kitchen diner with sage green island, oak bar stools and full-width lantern roof

Open Plan vs Broken Plan Kitchen: Which Is Right for Your Home? Open-Plan vs Broken-Plan Kitchen: Which Is Better? For most Surrey and Sussex homes we work on, broken plan wins. Not because it’s fashionable, it’s been gaining ground for a few years now, but because it fits the way most families actually live. That […]

Kitchen Layout Mistakes That Make a Small Kitchen Feel Smaller

Modern grey L-shaped kitchen with handleless units, white worktops and integrated appliances

Kitchen Layout Mistakes That Make a Small Kitchen Feel Smaller Kitchen Layout Mistakes are often the real reason a small kitchen feels cramped. It is not always the room size. In many cases, the layout makes the space harder to move through, harder to use and visually busier than it needs to be. That is […]

How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost in the UK in 2026?

How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost in the UK in 2026?

How Much Does a New Kitchen Cost in the UK in 2026? How much does a new kitchen cost in the UK in 2026?  In most cases, homeowners spend between £5,000 and £28,000, depending on the size, specification, and whether structural changes are required. However, the final figure depends on layout adjustments, appliance choices, and […]

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