For anyone planning a full home renovation in 2025, or even an individual kitchen renovation, the latest trends will inevitably play a part. It’s important to bring together a balance of current kitchen trends and classic features to arrive at a kitchen that you’ll love for many years to come. So, we take a look at the latest kitchen trends for home renovations and work out how you can take inspiration without the risk...
It’s not just their stunning aesthetics that homeowners choose marble or granite kitchen worktops. These two materials, after being treated in a sealing process, are also naturally durable and low maintenance. Kitchen worktops of marble and granite will give your room an elegant focal point and, at the same time, are pleasant to use. But as beautiful and robust as they are, they aren't indestructible. For busy kitchens, family use, or simply over time,...
When you’re planning a kitchen refit, checking out the latest kitchen trends can be a great start. While the essence of a beautiful kitchen lies in timeless design and quality materials, understanding emerging trends allows you to put a contemporary spin on your space, ensuring it reflects your aesthetic. Trends are an excellent source of ideas and can often inspire concepts that you may not have considered otherwise. The 2025 kitchen...
With Christmas week nearly upon us, a lot of your prep work has probably been done. Food ordered, decorations up, and presents in hand (hopefully!) So now is the time for those last-minute preparations that will make your festive period that bit less stressful. With much of your Christmas activity taking place in the kitchen, a decluttering of the space pre-Christmas is a really helpful thing to do. The aim is to free up open worktop space to create a...
This is a bit of a ‘how long is a piece of string’ question since circumstances change and each instance is unique. Unlike the contents of the fridge, your kitchen won’t start going mouldy after a set date! If it does, then that’s another problem. So really the short answer is that a kitchen is good for as long as it fulfils your needs. There might be a whole host of reasons that a kitchen stops fulfilling your needs, and...
When it comes to choosing your stone worktop for your kitchen renovation, a key decision is between natural and engineered stone. Natural stones such as marble and granite are both beautiful and durable, but engineered stone is virtually indestructible! If you feel that engineered stone like quartz worktops and Dekton worktops are right for you, you may be wondering what the difference...
The bathroom is an incredibly important space for a family. From those crucial bedtime routines of the early years to bathroom-hogging teenagers, a well-designed bathroom can ease some of life’s stresses. It is this room, more than any other shared space, that must meet the widest variety of needs across a family. The early stages of room design are where functionality begins. As experts in marble, quartz, and granite worktops, at
For some of us, the transitional season of autumn is a time of beauty and positivity. For others, it’s a time to say goodbye to the longer, warmer days of summer. Wherever you stand on autumn, it’s a season that is full of advantages when it comes to home improvements. Transitional seasons are an excellent time to work on life changes, as your surroundings play a subconscious role in supporting change. So, we’ll look at the advantages and challenges of...
Natural stone worktops are increasingly popular for bathrooms and for good reason. Their timeless appeal and enduring qualities make them a top choice for many layouts and design schemes. But is granite specifically the right choice for your bathroom? This stone is different in composition, performance and appearance than other stones such as marble or limestone. We look at the benefits of a granite bathroom worktop and...
Many of us have a romantic idea of cooking alfresco: the aroma of sizzling dishes mingling with the fresh air, and the laughter of family and friends filling the garden. When the reality is often being hunched over an overly smoky BBQ, this can feel a little farfetched! However, an outdoor kitchen can turn this dream into reality. With extra space, functionality, and quality materials, an outdoor kitchen can become the heart of a thriving social summer.
