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 […]

10 years ago dishwashers were still seen by many as being a luxury. However, consumer perceptions are starting to change and more and more people are now starting to view them as a necessity. Consumers who used to believe that dishwashers were big energy and water guzzlers are starting to realise the benefits that an […]

Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking methods possible and has started to find its niche again. Steam ovens come in two forms. There are stand alone & combi/combination steam ovens. Combi/combination models combines steam cooking with either hot air or convection cooking. Which ever type you choose, you’ll get an extremely versatile appliances that […]

With the growth in the popularity of grey kitchens, light grey gloss is the new colour available in the excellent value ‘Kitchen Collection’ range. The cutting edge design of the new light grey gloss kitchen offers uncompromising style whilst leading the trend; perfect for the design savvy customer. Low in price but high in quality […]

Whirlpool has just shown off it’s idea of the hob of the future at the 2014 consumer electronics show (CES) in Las Vegas. An interactive touchscreen induction hob that can display recipes, Facebook & Twitter updates, news, weather, and more. Whirlpool wants the cooking surface to be a massive touchscreen that can display information pulled […]

Up until recently, the way to add a splash of colour to white kitchen units was with a coloured glass splashback. However, a new trend is starting to emerge. The new trend is to combine brightly coloured accessories with white kitchen units. The 2 handleless kitchens below have used coloured grip ledges to create a […]