A beautiful kitchen will bring you daily joy, so it’s easy to see why so many people focus on this room as a design priority. However, when beauty is subjective, it can be hard to know where to start. You should always work to your own preferences rather than stick doggedly to current trends. There are some basic tips and principles, though, that can apply to any kitchen concept to keep it beautiful for you.
When a kitchen is on the smaller side, you have to think smarter. Both storage and working space is more limited so innovative kitchen storage solutions are key. What space there is must be used to its absolute optimum. It’s also important to map and plan the movement around the space in order to stop people from getting under each others’ feet. So we look at how innovative kitchen designs for small spaces can really change and open up the...
Kitchens trends may come and go, but some features last beyond fashion or a passing fad. For anyone redesigning their kitchen in 2022, there are some elements that will future proof your design. These are the ‘must haves’ in modern kitchen design. Rather than colours or finishes, aspects like structure, function, layout and materials will remain with you for the long haul.
While we’re firm believers in the importance of signature stone worktops to establish a kitchen design scheme, it’s also true that finishing touches can tie everything together. So once you’ve made the big decisions, like choosing between granite, marble and quartz for your sweeping worktop, it’s time to look at features like cabinet handles. But how do you make sure that when you choose these finishing touches, they are right for your overall concept?
If you are planning to remodel a small kitchen, it may feel as though your options are limited. After all, surely there are only so many ways to lay out a small space. Especially when you’ve factored in the essentials, how much scope is there for creative thinking? Well, sometimes small spaces can be perfectly unusual, practical and luxurious. It just takes a bit of thought and planning. This is your expert guide on how to remodel a small kitchen. ...
Some elements of a kitchen can withstand the test of time. They’re durable and versatile, forming the foundation of your kitchen for many years to come. One of these elements is a natural stone worktop, another is the core of your kitchen cabinets. As long as you do not need to structurally change a space, kitchen cabinets can be refreshed, altered and refinished so that the core materials are never wasted. Of course, to achieve this longevity you should choose...
If you’ve started considering a kitchen refit, you’ll have come across different processes of installing your new kitchen. Depending on your budget, building, and preferences, a modular kitchen may be the choice for you. So what are modular kitchens and what features do they incorporate? Why are modular kitchens so popular, and how do they compare with alternative approaches?
It may be hard to believe, but there are more benefits to remodelling your kitchen than getting to choose a shiny new marble worktop! True, this is one of the most fun parts of the process, but a good kitchen remodel can fundamentally change how you cook and how you live. It’s a different project to a kitchen facelift or refit. So to help you work out whether this is right for you, we go through the benefits of remodelling...
Whether you are refitting your kitchen from scratch or giving it a more minor facelift, you’ll be thinking about your kitchen cabinets. So what options do kitchen cabinets offer? Are they a limiting factor in your design? Actually, kitchen cabinet design in 2022 is more sophisticated than ever before. It offers a greater range of aesthetic and functionality choices, as well as playing a part in your overall kitchen concept.
Is 2022 the year for a new kitchen? If you’re planning a kitchen refurbishment, extension or simply a freshening up, trending concepts are a great place to start. It’s never a great idea to design a room based entirely on trends and fads, since some looks can date quicker than others. However, exploring trends gives you the opportunity to discover concepts that are more enduring. So we look at the hottest trends in 2022 kitchen design and work out how...
