Whether it’s hexagons and herringbone or trapeziums and triangles, geometric design is taking over our interiors! Popping up on walls, upholstery and accent pieces, it’s easy to see why patterns have become so popular. To add instant visual interest to your kitchen swap out a boring old backsplash for hypnotic tiles or leave shapely hints […]
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Kitchen Trends Study 2017
Each year Houzz (the home-improvement, interior design website) conducts a kitchen trends survey amongst its extensive user base. Data was compiled from over 3000 of these users in the UK who either: completed a kitchen renovation project in the past 12 months are currently working on one plan to start one in the next three […]
The Quooker Boiling Water Tap
The Quooker boiling water tap is an innovative kitchen appliance that is fast becoming a “must have” kitchen item. It was designed by Dutch physicist and inventor Henri Peteri and, although comparatively new to Britain, it has been popular in Europe for many years. As our lives become ever busier time becomes more precious! […]
How NOT To Clean Your Kitchen’s Hardwood Floor
When properly maintained, hardwood floors can last a lifetime, even in a kitchen! Although some argue that tiles, slate or marble are more effective flooring options for the hardest working room in the house, wood brings a natural warmth unequaled by other materials. Don’t Wet Mop Liquids are the enemy. Water and steam can dull […]
Expected In 2017 : Key Kitchen Colour Schemes
This year will see a return to more varied kitchen colour schemes. Whilst Scandi style and the industrial look are still very popular, the use of colour is seeing a resurgence. We have pinpointed a few of the key colour trends for 2017. Green Pantone who bill themselves as “the world authority on colour” […]
Expected In 2017: Bringing Industrial Decor Into Your Kitchen
Embrace chipped paint and tarnished surfaces by bringing industrial decor into your kitchen! As much about form as it is about function, the ‘warehouse look’ celebrates efficiency whilst using rustic metals and minimalist furniture to showcase the beauty of unfinished spaces. Getting The Lived-In Look Characterised by exposed architectural features and distressed surfaces, this style […]