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6 kitchen design trends you need in your home right now

Warm materials, open design & flexible living, these six kitchen trends take inspiration from the best in the business.

Clare Chapman
By Clare Chapman (Editor in Chief, HOME)
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 3 min read

1. The social kitchen

2. Flexible design

3. Real materials

4. Black

5. Open storage

6. Hidden handles

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