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20May20th May 2021

Top 10 organised layout inspiration for kitchens

Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes. You may be refitting an existing space, or perhaps extending or remodelling your kitchen. For all of these projects, organised layout is absolutely central. As well as being a beautiful, calming and social room, your kitchen must be functional. But how do you make the best decisions when it comes to laying out your ideal kitchen, while being mindful of the space that you’re furnishing? Traditionally, we’d look to the ‘work triangle’...

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22Apr22nd April 2021

Rustic Kitchen Vs Retro Kitchen and how to get the look

Vintage kitchen design concepts are on the way up. And it’s easy to see why. They’re nostalgic, warm and homely - things that appeal to a lot of us while we’ve been spending more time at home. So if the idea of a vintage style kitchen sounds good to you, how do you go about it? It’s not as simple as replicating a room from the pages of a magazine from 1975. Of course, you’ll want to retain modern...

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18Mar18th March 2021

The Best DIY hacks to keep your kitchen on trend in 2021

Perhaps this year is not your year for a full kitchen refit. After all, you can’t refit a kitchen every year! But you’ve spent a lot of time in your kitchen over the last year and you’ve decided that it needs freshening up. The great news is that there are heaps of really achievable DIY hacks to keep your kitchen on trend. So, what are the looks and features that are hot this year, and what are the best...

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18Feb18th February 2021

What are the ‘must-haves’ in modern kitchen design?

As part of a kitchen refit, extension or remodel, you’ll have a concept of the essentials that you require. There are the functional requirements that make a kitchen effective; fridge freezers, ovens, plumbing. A well designed modern kitchen, though, requires a foundation of more than essentials. Good modern kitchen designs hang on cohesion, clarity and efficiency. Look beyond the basic requirements and you’ll discover the ‘must-haves’ for your modern kitchen. Efficiency Nowadays, efficiency means more than how well an appliance fulfils...

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25Jan25th January 2021

What are some awesome ideas for a small kitchen?

If kitchen space is tight, your choice of layout is limited. It's more important, then, to maximise the space you have with a few awesome ideas for a small kitchen. It comes down to light, use of space and selecting good quality and well thought out features. You should think about the vertical plane, optimal storage and work out tricks to make the space feel larger and more open. This not only makes your small kitchen feel bigger, but...

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15Jan15th January 2021

The Best Kitchen Trends for 2021

If there’s one thing that spending the majority of the last year at home seems to have impressed upon people, it's that they must take joy from their environment. This is why so many have opted to begin home improvements. The kitchen is an ever-popular room to focus on, since it’s where a lot of us spend the most time, from cooking to eating, socialising to working. So if 2021 is the year for your new kitchen, what are...

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21Dec21st December 2020

Which is the best marble for kitchen countertops?

With a plethora of different marble varieties available from around the globe, it’s hard to narrow down which stone is best for your kitchen. Of course, all kitchens and all lifestyles are different. So what may be the best marble for kitchen countertops in one home may not be the best in another. We take a look at different marbles for different types of the kitchen to shed some light on where you should be casting your eye. Family...

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08Dec8th December 2020

How does Dekton compare to Quartz for countertops?

When you plan your kitchen countertops, you’ll be considering aesthetics, durability and cost. You’ll draw up a list of pros and cons and have lots of fun-filled hours browsing beautiful pictures! However, what if two materials appear to be very similar? Dekton and Quartz are two such materials in the world of stone countertops. Both surfaces are engineered and formed into sheets and as such do not require sealing like naturally mined stones. Delve a bit deeper, though, and...

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27Nov27th November 2020

What can I do to add character to my kitchen?

Whether you are embarking on a full kitchen remodel or looking to freshen up your space, adding character will be on your mind. Your kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home, and one in which you may entertain, relax and work. So, it makes sense to express the character of yourself or your family in the decor of the space. How can you best go about this, though? Quirky Accessories Adorn shelving or worktops with some...

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12Nov12th November 2020

Top 5 best features of a kitchen

So many features make up a kitchen design. When you’re planning a kitchen refit or extension, it’s really easy to get distracted by all the minutiae. Pretty tiles and gorgeous accessories are great fun to browse, it’s true. But under it, all, a really great kitchen is made up of well-chosen core features. This is where quality and style are anchored, and where kitchen functionality is elevated beyond the norm. What are the top 5 best features of a...

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