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There’s something about high gloss kitchens that always looks classy — but the problem is that the surface gloss can sometimes hide a low-quality reality. A few things are giveaways, though. Check the material used in high gloss kitchens All gloss finishes look great when they’re new, but that doesn’t always last. If you go […]

If you’re looking at contemporary kitchens, you won’t just want sleek lines and elegant designs, but also a decent quality kitchen that’s built to last. On the other hand, you’ll probably also be looking to keep the cost to a minimum. So, is it possible to find contemporary kitchens that are both good quality and […]

One of the leading German kitchen brands have launched a revolutionary new Stone veneer kitchen. The door is made from 100% natural volcanic stone & comes in a choice of two colours; Black Star & Gold Green Star. The high end, luxury stone door is produced by fusing thin layers of real Indian slate onto […]

Most kitchen suppliers claim to give great value, of course, but that doesn’t help the customer. Is there really a way to pick out the best-value kitchen suppliers, or is it just down to chance? Avoid the High Street kitchen suppliers The kitchen suppliers that make the loudest claims are usually the big High Street […]

If you’re looking for a new kitchen, you’ll find a wide range of finishes. Your decision will be based partly on taste and partly on budget (though some cost-cutting can be false economy) but if money is no object you may consider looking at glass kitchens. But is this really a good option? Advantages of […]

In an ideal world, we’d all love to have a luxury kitchen, just as we’d love a Porsche or a Mercedes Benz. Often, these dreams have to stay dreams, but luxury kitchens aren’t necessarily as expensive as you might think. You just need to know where to look. Luxury kitchens brands If you look up […]

Fitted kitchens involve making a major investment, and it’s a decision that’s worth taking some trouble over, rather than going for the option closest to hand. Here are three top tips to make sure you get the best value for money. Avoid the chains & trade suppliers for fitted kitchens The obvious choice might be […]

Over the last 5 years, the big trend in kitchens has been for grey kitchens. Whether it be light grey, mid grey or dark grey kitchens, The demand for grey has exploded. However, are things about to turn full circle & are black kitchens about to become the new grey? Recently, clients have began asking […]

German kitchens are famous for their style and quality, and you wouldn’t expect them to come cheap. However, they don’t necessarily have to cost the earth! These tips can help you find German kitchens for little more than you would pay for much lower-quality kitchens from places like Wickes, Howdens or Wren. In fact, it’s even […]

When we’re buying a new kitchen, most of us have to do a balancing act. We’re looking for quality kitchens, but we want to keep the cost within our budget. Is there any way of achieving both at the same time? How NOT to find quality kitchens The obvious places we’re likely to try are […]