There are many creative ways open to people who want to spruce up the kitchen in their property without breaking the bank. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and some hard work to totally transform what some would say is the most important room in the house. Painting the cupboard doors is […]
As homeowners look to improve and modernise their property one of the alterations they may decide to make is to remove walls separating the kitchen from the dining room or living room to make one large open plan space. This configuration is often seen in new builds and gives the impression of a more spacious […]
Having a fridge, freezer or combination of the two is now seen as an essential appliance in any modern kitchen and they are probably, next to the kettle the most used items in the kitchen. However, we often forget that they do need to be given some regular attention to make sure that they are […]
A fitted kitchen can have many advantages. Lots of people have been planning or taken the first steps in to having a fitted kitchen designed during lockdown. It may be that you have been at home a lot and realised that your kitchen simply is not practical or that you want to make it more […]
In the majority of modern kitchens there will probably be a dishwasher either a free-standing type or more commonly an integrated model but if you are concerned about the economy of using a dishwasher compared to good old-fashioned washing up how do the two methods of doing the dishes compare? The answer to this question […]
Microwaves have become an essential part of the modern kitchen and although some are integrated into the kitchen units some people still prefer to buy a free-standing model that they can move around the kitchen to suit their needs. The range of free-standing microwaves on offer is mind blowing and so it is important to […]
Before purchasing the latest kitchen gadget, it is a good idea to ask ourselves a few important questions. The first is do I really need a piece of additional equipment to complete a task. For example, an electronic can opener is useful if you have joint problems in your hands and find it difficult to […]
If you have decided that the best choice for your new kitchen is to go for the bespoke option that is to say the kitchen is designed and built to your particular specifications one of the many choices you will have to make is what type of worktops you are going to have. This is […]
A kitchen is not necessarily a place you may think of as cosy but as we often spend a lot of time our time in the kitchen and may eat the majority of meals in a kitchen / dinner, it is important that it feels relaxing and comfortable. If you have a sperate seating area […]
When it comes to designing your new kitchen, you need to choose between integrated appliances and stand alone ones. Integrated appliances will ensure an exact fit as cupboards are built around them to leave no wasted space. This can be especially useful in a smaller kitchen when space is of the upmost importance. Many people […]