Jetstone, a Dutch worktop supplier, launched ceramic worktops in 2012. Since then, they’ve increasingly become the worktop material of choice for discerning customers looking for something a bit different to granite and quartz. In 2014, two more brands also came onto the market; Dekton by Consetino and Neolith by Thesize. Ceramic is available in an […]

A modern kitchen can give your house a light, uncluttered feel without sacrificing any storage space or functionality. Modern kitchen tend to suit a modern-style house. However, a contrast between a traditional house and a contemporary kitchen can also be effective. So what should you look for to make sure your modern kitchen is a […]

Clients often come to me asking if I can help them find a contemporary shaker kitchen that doesn’t cost a fortune. The advice I always give them is to look at one piece shaker kitchens rather than five piece shaker kitchens. One piece shaker kitchens (pictured below) are the the closest thing you’ll get to […]

Once, precious stones were only used solely to adorn jewellery. However, precious stone worktops and semi-precious stone worktops are starting to find there way into kitchen worktops. If you are looking for worktops that are a little different and really want to give your kitchen the ‘wow’ factor, these could be just what you’ve been […]

We can buy most things online these days, and kitchen fittings are no exception. You’ll find online retailers who apparently sell quartz or granite worktops far cheaper than either independent showrooms or the chains. It seems too good to be true. And there’s an old saying that anything which looks too good to be true […]

When people hear the words “bespoke kitchens” they think it’s going to cost a fortune. The question is, are they correct? The answer to this question is it depends on where you buy them from. If you buy one from one of the large, well known, bespoke suppliers such as Tom Howley, Harvey Jones, Humphry […]

Gloss kitchens have long been the most popular selling kitchen style. However, behind the scenes there’s been a growing trend for painted kitchens. What was a style previously reserved only for the luxury kitchen market, has now been adopted across all price points. The beauty of painted kitchens is they span all kitchen styles, both […]

Most people think buying a German kitchen costs a fortune. However, this isn’t necessarily the case. If you know the right showrooms to visit, it’s possible to get a German kitchen that costs similar to a budget kitchen from somewhere like Howdens, Wren or Wickes, but is higher-quality and will last much longer. How to […]

The most important function of a built-in oven is it’s ability to cook & 10 years ago this would have been enough to satisfy most consumers needs. However, over the last 10 years things have started to change. Consumers have become much more discerning & are increasingly looking for features on a built-in oven that […]

With the growth in the popularity of matt handleless kitchens over the last few years, Porcelain is the new colour available from the excellent value ‘First Impressions’ range. Being a cross between white & cream, porcelain is the perfect colour for those consumers struggling to decide between buying a white kitchen or a cream kitchen. […]