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Kitchen design with eco credentials(Post)
Homeowners who want to refurbish their kitchens using more environmentally-friendly products have been given some tips on design.Kirsten Flynn, interior designer from the company Sustainable Home, to ...
Designer Ralph Lauren takes the lead in kitchen style(Post)As you might expect, Ralph Laurens kitchen exudes style. The leading fashion designers kitchen boasts ovens and a cooktop by Wolf, as well as a custom-made vent hood. Kitchen units are of white lacq ...
Top trends from NKBA Design Competition(Post)The National Kitchen Bath Association has announced the top trends from the almost 500 designs submitted to its 2012 Design Competition. Popular designs for kitchens include glossy finishes and fixt ...
Reflective surfaces add glamour to kitchens, experts say(Post)Interior designs that use reflective surfaces are becoming increasingly popular in kitchens, a new report has said.In speaking to a range of design experts, QMI Agency found that reflective surfaces, ...
Alternative Plans develops kitchen for Jason Atherton(Post)Alternative Plans has developed a new kitchen and associated sink accessories for chef Jason Atherton. This new kitchen has been installed in Mr Athertons Pollen Street Social restaurant in Mayfair ...
Kitchen trends for 2013(Post)If your New Years resolution is to renovate your kitchen, here are some tips for top trends for 2013. The contemporary look continues to be popular. Stainless steel sinks and taps work well with chro ...
What Colours are Hot in the Kitchen Right Now(Post)What is the best way forward when choosing a colour scheme for your new kitchen? In recent years, a neutral palette seems to have been favoured among those in the kitchen design world, and it is a tr ...
The History of Copper(Post)It is almost impossible to imagine our lives today without the inclusion of copper. It is in the wiring which conducts electricity around our homes, in the coins that we spend on a daily basis, and i ...
Neutral tones promote classic kitchen designs(Post)Neutral colours and clean layouts can help to promote classic, timeless kitchen designs, a commentator has said.Laura Fenton, a writer for the design website Shelter Pop, said that because kitchen re ...
How to improve kitchens this summer(Post)With the Easter holidays approaching, many homeowners will be considering how they can boost the look of their kitchens and sink accessories.There are several ways that this can be accomplished, thou ...
Kitchen owners should make a feature of the windows(Post)Homeowners can change the style and feel of their kitchen by making a feature of their windows, an expert has claimed.Sam Tamlyn, operations manager at The California Shutter and Blind Company, obser ...
Minimalist kitchen features handleless units(Post)A minimalist kitchen design offers a highly functional cooking space by doing away with unit handles.The design by Better Life Appliances and Accessories, which was showcased recently at Gourmet Abu ...
Homeowners offered kitchen maintenance tips(Post)Vinegar has been recommended as a multi-functional workhorse around the home.Home improvement tips set out in the Washington Post claim that the impressive cleaning qualities of vinegar make it a mus ...
Glass - the trendy choice for in the kitchen(Post)You may have thought that the only use for glass in the kitchen was for the odd chopping board or as a splashback, but glass is becoming the popular choice for anyone looking for a fashionable and sp ...
Designer opts for neutral kitchen colours(Post)An interior designer chose to paint her home kitchen in neutral tones to ensure that the room could be quickly and easily changed.Maria Fenlon told the Irish Sunday Independent that selecting the rig ...
Skylight ensures galley kitchen feels spacious(Post)A galley kitchen design retained a spacious feel thanks to the installation of a skylight and the placing of cabinetry.Betty Barootes showed the Leader-Post around her home which she had helped to de ...
Costume designer opts for bright yellow kitchen(Post)A costume designer for film, TV and theatre productions ensured her kitchen would be bright and cheery during long winters by decorating the room in bright yellow.Eimer N Mhaoldomhnaigh, who has work ...
Homeowners offered tips on fighting kitchen odours(Post)Homeowners have been offered a number of tricks and tips for tackling bad smells in the kitchen.US cleaning specialist and TV personality Linda Cobb spoke to Glad.com about some of the best ways of g ...
Flat owners lack kitchen storage space(Post)The growing number of people living in small flats has led to a shortage of kitchen storage space, it has been observed.Susan Llewellyn, owner of interior design firm Susan Llewellyn Associates, note ...
Blanco unveils new Tartufo shade(Post)Blanco has launched a new earth shade for kitchen sinks and co-ordinating taps in its Silgranit PuraDur II range, which is entitled Tartufo.Previously, the collection featured designs in shades of co ...
Kitchens top home improvements list(Post)Installing a new kitchen is one of the most popular ways to add value to a property, new research has shown. According to HomePro Money, along with double glazing, giving the kitchen a revamp remains ...
Kitchens are becoming living rooms where we cook(Post)The kitchen has become the main focal point of the home in which families gather to feast, fight and party, an expert has said.Interior designer Johnny Grey told the Daily Telegraph that kitchens are ...
Spring is a great time to repaint a kitchen(Post)Homeowners should use the seasonal change as a chance to add new colour to their kitchens, it has been suggested.Interior decorator Sue Bowen told the Journal Times that colour is a big thing during ...
Tiny kitchens need opening up(Post)What do you do when you have big kitchen design ideas but only a small space to work in?HGTV has been offering homeowners some tips on making the most of a tiny kitchen.The home and garden channel cl ...
Keep your dishwasher working efficiently(Post)Your dishwasher, sink drain and garbage disposal undergo a lot of daily wear and tear so it is important to keep them smelling fresh and running efficiently. If you find residue marks or food left on ...
Kitchen design blends modern convenience with retro charm(Post)An interior designer has created a modern, functional kitchen while retaining its original retro style.Candice Olson wrote for vcstar.com that the kitchen had a mid-century charm, having been first b ...
CP Group announces new kitchen collection(Post)The CP Group has introduced its new Enki glass splashback collection, which could be considered by people looking to boost their sink accessories.This new collection includes a wide selection of diff ...
The 2010 kitchen is vintage-utilitarian(Post)Vintage-utilitarian is one of the most popular styles in kitchen design at present, it has been claimed.Writing for the Guardian, design commentator Susie Steiner noted that such minimalist, durable ...
Accent walls can make a kitchen more interesting(Post)Homeowners can make their kitchens more aesthetically pleasing by painting one wall in a different colour, it has been argued.A series of painting tips from Debbie Zimmer at the Paint Quality Institu ...
Innovative kitchen lighting becoming more popular(Post)Consumers are increasingly on the look-out for interesting lighting options for their homes, an expert has said.Adrienne Chinn, director of interiors firm Adrienne Chinn Design, noted that more and m ...