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Couple reviewing kitchen remodel plans on a tablet in a newly renovated soft-modern kitchen with light oak island, quartz countertops, creamy cabinets, and pendant lighting.

The Complete 2026 Kitchen Remodeling Guide: New Trends, Updated Costs, Layout Innovations & Smart Design Strategies

Plan your 2026 kitchen remodel with real-world cost ranges, modern layout ideas, and warm “soft modern” design trends. Learn how to choose cabinets, countertops, lighting, and smart appliances—plus avoid the most common (and expensive) remodeling mistakes.

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Open-concept kitchen and living room after kitchen wall removal, with structural beam, island seating, and continuous wood flooring

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How to Open Up the Space Between a Kitchen and Living Room

Want a bigger, brighter home? Discover quick tips for knocking down walls and updating your kitchen and living room easily.

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Bright neutral living room in a simple home transformed into a luxurious abode, with a large area rug, modern sofa, layered lighting, linen curtains and brass accents.

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Transform Simple Homes Into Luxurious Abodes (2025 & Beyond)

You don’t need a mansion to live in luxury. Learn how to transform a simple home into a calm, high-end retreat with smarter lighting, richer textures, better layouts and budget-friendly upgrades.

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Contractor reviews floor plan with homeowners in a bright, open-plan kitchen during a home remodel.

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Reasons for Renovating or Remodeling Your Home (2025 Guide)

Thinking about a remodel? Here are the definitive, research-backed reasons to renovate your home in 2025—what truly improves daily life, what boosts resale value, what trims energy bills, and what…

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Close-up of hands finishing drywall with joint compound and knife in a clean, modern home

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How to Finish Drywall Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Guide for Smooth Walls

Learn how to finish drywall like a pro. Step-by-step tutorial for smooth walls, including mudding, sanding, and texturing. Expert tips + free checklist.

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