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The Beauty of Wood
Wood has always been a popular choice in kitchens due to it’s functionality, variety and durability. With a large selection to choose from and colours ranging from light to almost black – it’s versatility is unmatched and always creates a warm and welcoming look. Continue reading
Going for Bold
Want to inject a sense of fun and energy into your kitchen? There’s no easier way to do it than introducing colour and light.
If you’re apprehensive about committing to colour a great alternative is to opt for zingy & bright accessories – they are much easier to update if you fancy a change.
Home Office Inspiration
Recently we have seen an increase in demand for home office installations, especially from people who do not have a separate room available and for whom moving is not an immediate choice. Our solution is an efficient home office that comprises all the necessary equipment and takes advantage of existing space, without encroaching upon other areas of the home, the most important factor is that it should be entirely self-sufficient and not dominate the room it occupies.
Utilise your Utility Room
Keep your cool when entertaining friends by putting the utility room to good use.
It’s not just for old boots, tools and laundry, it’s also a great place to stack and store plates between courses…and that deep butler sink is perfect for hiding those unsightly pots and pans. Out of sight and out of mind.
We’ve made great use of the space in this utility room below (left), by cleverly raising the the appliances from the floor for ease of use – it’s a minor detail but we think it works. Read all about it in EKBB.
The kitchen challenge….
We’re very proud of our work and love nothing more than creating the perfect kitchen – that of course can come with a few challenges which requires a little creative thinking….here’s how we’ve overcome a few of our kitchen challenges. Continue reading
No more kitchen chaos!
It’s always great to start a new year feeling organised and what better way to do that than by getting your kitchen storage into shape!
Beautiful Kitchens have put together a great handy guide on how to store all your kitchen items from tinned foods and appliances to cling film and coffee pots! Continue reading
Expert Advice….
Have you got any kitchen related questions or queries that you’d like to put to us?
One of our experts, Rob Hodge recently helped out a reader of Beautiful kitchens Magazine when they wrote in to ask:
“Are wooden worktops a good choice?” Continue reading
Creative Angles
Our designer Rob Hodge was met with a few challenges recently when designing a kitchen for this Grade II listed home.
The home owners wanted a classic yet modern feel to their new kitchen which contained enough work space to prepare, cook and entertain. With a rather difficult space and pillars which projected into the room Rob set about designing a space that was both spacious and luxurious. Continue reading
Cabinet Confusion!
When it comes to kitchen queries we like to help where we can so when this reader of Beautiful Kitchens Magazine wanted to know the difference between acrylic and hi-gloss for kitchen cabinetry we offered our expertise.
(see our full response in Beautiful Kitchens, December issue below) Continue reading
Focus on…Flooring
We might be kitchen specialists but we also know a thing or two about what makes for a great floor in a kitchen. Finding the right surface for you will depend on the style, look and feel you’re trying to achieve but do bear in mind that you should ideally be opting for a floor that’s both beautiful and practical.
One of our experts here, Rob Hodge suggests “Super-tough vinyl – as it can replicate the look and feel of natural materials such as wood and stone” Continue reading