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...
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...
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.
There’s no set order in which you have to make kitchen design decisions. When planning to refit the kitchen in a home, you may or may not appoint a professional designer. You may start with an overall concept, a colour preference, or simply one central feature. These things then help to inform the rest of the decisions that you need to make. The most used part of any kitchen is the worktop, so it follows that often...
Hands up who’s thinking of a kitchen refit this year? Whether you’re planning a full extension or remodelling the existing space, a kitchen refit is one of the most exciting changes you can make to your home. But where do you start? If you’re struggling to work out which kitchen style works for you, it might be worth looking at current trends. While dramatic trends can sometimes result in dated looks, taking inspiration from...
Over this year, Quartz worktops have retained their place as one of the most popular kitchen materials on the market. From large kitchens to small, designers and customers continue to choose quartz as their worktop material within a kitchen refit. While granite remains a strong option for natural and unique features and marble has enjoyed a real on-trend moment, quartz stands strong as a consistently popular all-around performer....
When planning a kitchen refit or extension, the first step is to plan your layout. It’s now more common than not to include one or more kitchen islands as part of a plan. Why should you join the ranks of kitchen island converts, though? Remember that the kitchen island is more than just an aesthetic trend. There are a huge number of practical benefits to...
