FIRA, The Furniture Industry Research Association, has completed its three-year real life study on how kitchens in UK Households are used. The study was designed to find out how families in households across the UK used their kitchens in comparison to kitchens in Europe. The key findings of this study will be beneficial to the […]
I’m often asked by clients if I’d recommend buying wooden worktops. Therefore, I thought it was a good idea to do a blog on the advantages & disadvantages of wooden worktops. Advantage of wooden worktops: Looks Wooden worktops undoubtedly provide a natural beauty that’s difficult to beat. Also, unlike other materials that can start to […]
Today’s kitchen is more than just a space used for cooking, it has become the hub of the home and family focal point; therefore it’s important to get your design just right. According to the National Home Improvement Survey 2013, it is also the room that most people want to improve. So if you’re feeling […]
For many years, top London kitchen designers have incorporated kitchen islands into their designs in order to maximize comfort and ease when preparing, cooking and eating meals. Kitchen islands have become a popular kitchen centrepiece in many homes, providing 25% more cabinet and counter space. A kitchen island also offers an alternative dining area to […]
What is a granite sink? A granite sink is comprised of roughly 75% granite particles & 25% resins & pigments. In terms of durability granite sinks are practically indestructible. Should you buy a granite sink? Yes, they’re heat resistant Granite sinks are designed to withstand temperatures of up to 280 degrees centigrade without burning or […]
Reasons to buy a handleless kitchen: It looks more stylish than a kitchen with handles The main reason for choosing a handleless kitchen is style. Lots of people think they look a lot more stylish than a kitchen with handles. It promotes flow Handleless kitchens offer a smoother transition from dining room to kitchen than […]
If you’re looking for cooker hoods with the wow factor, check out some of the stunning hoods pictured below? Whether you’re in the market for an island hood or a wall mounted hood, any of the cooker hoods below are sure to make a statement in a new kitchen. All of the hoods pictured below […]
For the last 10 years, the most in demand kitchen colour has been white, closely followed by cream. However in the last 5 years things have changed with the emergence in the popularity of grey kitchens. five years ago there was a big growth in the demand for grey kitchens, particularly from people looking for […]
Want a worktop that looks identical to natural stone but is as tough as quartz worktops? It’s always difficult to decide between having a natural stone (granite) or quartz worktop. Being 100% natural, each piece of granite is truly unique & looks stunning in any kitchen. However, granite has it’s drawbacks. Due to it’s porosity […]
Want the flexibility of a double oven but only have space for a single? No problem – There are now standard size single ovens available that offer the same flexibility as a double oven. Hotpoint’s ‘Openspace’ range of ovens not only benefit from a massive 70 litre capacity (20% more space than a standard single […]
