The growth in the popularity of induction hobs over the last few years has been staggering. Whilst peoples concern for saving energy partly explains this growth, the main reason why induction hobs have become so popular is price. As induction technology has become older & more cost-effective to manufacture, the starting price of induction hobs […]
Choose a flush inset sink Flush inset sinks can be fitted to any laminate worktop to give a designer kitchen look. These give the seamless look of a designer sink without having to spend £1,000’s on granite or quartz worktops. Pictured below, The Deca, Onyx & Vantage flush inset sinks. Choose a laminate worktop High […]
Over the last few years painted wood kitchens have become increasingly popular with consumers. In response to the growing demand, more and more kitchen suppliers have started introducing painted wood kitchens into their ranges. The large increase in the availability of painted wood kitchens has led to greater choice for consumers. It’s also meant that […]
Inspired by the beauty of natural marble, Caesarstone has introduced 5 new designs to their Classico range of quartz worktops, all with a unique blend of earthy tones and delicately infused veins. The new designs are all made using the latest in cutting-edge technology and are exclusive to the Caesarstone quartz worktop brand. The five […]
Clients often ask me ‘how much does a kitchen cost?’ Unfortunately, there are so many factors that effect the price of a kitchen that the answer is ‘it depends’. What it depends on is as follows: Number of units This is perhaps the biggest factor in determining kitchen cost. The more units you have, the […]
Before discussing whether or not the extra cost of buying a pyrolytic oven is justified, it is important to explain how they work. How do pyrolytic ovens work? Pyrolytic ovens are the most common type of self cleaning oven. When you run a pyrolytic cleaning cycle, the oven will lock off the door and heat […]
One of the things to consider when buying a kitchen is whether you want a flat pack kitchen or a rigid kitchen. Flat pack kitchens are delivered as components that need to be assembled on site. Rigid kitchens are delivered fully assembled. Flat pack kitchens use the cam and dowel method of assembly. The unit […]
Is the nation’s love affair with gloss kitchens starting to lose its shine & are people starting to fall in love with matt kitchens instead? With more & more brands starting to offer numerous colour options in a matt finish, it seems that matt kitchens are starting to become the new gloss. As matt kitchens […]
Sous vide, teppanyaki & fanned gas appliances would never have been seen outside a professional kitchen 5 years ago. However, things are starting to change & these appliances are starting to make their way into domestic kitchens. Sous vide appliances Sous vide, from the French word “under vacuum”, is a method of cooking food in […]
Samsung is introducing a new washing machine, the WW9000, that can be controlled entirely by smartphone via an app. Although this isn’t the first washing machine on the market that can link to a mobile phone, LG, Haeir & Samsung all have washing machines on the market that allow you to monitor the status of […]
