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Reduced VAT may encourage green kitchen sink designs(Post)
Reducing the VAT rate for eco-friendly home improvements could see more homeowners looking to install greener kitchen sinks.The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for a reduced tax rate f ...
Could solar panelling boost energy efficiency of kitchens(Post)Homeowners may find that solar panelling can improve the energy efficiency of kitchens and should not let Britains lack of sunshine dissuade them from buying the equipment, says an expert.Many people ...
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 ...
Burnham-on-sea suffers mains burst(Post)Many kitchen taps in the Burnham-on-sea region are not releasing water due to a water mains burst. The Reeds Arms pub has been forced into closure as a result of the incident, while the Victoria Hot ...
Merged kitchen-living room ideal for small house(Post)Merging the kitchen and living room into one is a top tip for maximising light and space, according to interior design experts.HousetoHome.co.uk claimed that small houses or flats are best served by ...
Delicate patterns suit compact kitchen(Post)Design schemes in the kitchen and beyond must be in proportion with the size of the room, it has been claimed.Home design specialist Period Living suggested that a small home would be best served by ...
Kitchen decor influenced by celebrity style(Post)Homeowners planning a new look for their kitchens may borrow ideas from the glamour of celebrities, Ideal Home Magazine has said.Isobel McKenzie-Price, editorial director of the magazine, said Celebr ...
Kitchens are going ultra-deluxe(Post)Kitchen designers are seeing more requests for deluxe equipment from homeowners remodelling this section of their house, it was suggested this week. Trish Russell owns Bella Cucina Cabinetry in Kentu ...
Floor-standing unit shows zeal for innovation(Post)For sheer versatility alone, the Zeal floor-standing bath mixer tap with shower head is a market-leader. Whether flowing into a free-standing, integrated or sunken bath or shower, the stunning unit w ...
Professional hygiene now available for homes(Post)Visitors to hotels and restaurants have long been impressed by integrated soap dispensers mounted into work surfaces either side of a sink and its taps.Now homeowners and those remodelling their kitc ...
Kitchen design goes curvy(Post)Curves are set to be the next big trend in kitchen design this year, experts have said.Homeowners are looking for worktops and central islands which feature sweeping lines and gentle arcs, London fir ...
Top kitchen columnist bows out(Post)A leading kitchen writer has ended his run of Green Kitchen columns for the Times newspaper.Over the lifetime of the column, expert Richard Ehrlich has offered advice and tips for kitchen users looki ...
Kitchens showcases for style(Post)Kitchens are no longer merely the part of the house where food is prepared they are now showcases for style.This has made kitchen design a far more important matter, as the room is now used to live i ...
Kitchen key to energy saving(Post)The kitchen is one of the key rooms in the home in terms of saving energy, experts have claimed.People who have the urge to help the environment in a practical way but are struggling to find out how ...
New sinks breathe life into kitchens(Post)New kitchen sinks have been described as a way to breath new life into the kitchen by one expert.The Go Frugal Blog noted that it is not essential to break the bank when embarking upon kitchen design ...
Homeowners should keep comfort in mind when choosing kitchens(Post)When choosing kitchen designs, homeowners should take their family and comfort into mind, it has been suggested.Rather than following the latest kitchen design trends, customising a kitchen for each ...
Clean lines for the kitchen sink(Post)By Neil WatermanIndividuals looking to make the most of the space they have available in the kitchen have a number of options when updating the room.Saving space is high on the agenda in kitchen desi ...
Going green is new kitchen trend(Post)Making kitchens energy efficient is the latest development in home renovation, one expert has suggested. John Friswell of CCI Renovations stated that replacing old water tanks with an on-demand syste ...
More women are becoming kitchen DIY dabblers(Post)An increasing number of women are beginning to take on DIY projects in the kitchen, it has been suggested. Females could be encouraged to do painting jobs or refit new taps because it is a good way o ...
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 ...
Collectibles add kitchen warmth(Post)A homeowner has created a comfortable and inviting kitchen by decorating the room with unique collections.Willa Boze showed the Baltimore Sun around her country home for the newspapers Dream Home fea ...
Open-plan kitchen is unified by soft colours(Post)A couple gave their open-plan kitchen an elegant, flowing feel by using soft colours and classic materials.Jennifer and Tap Parker showed thenewsstar.com around their kitchen which incorporates a cas ...
Homeowners use mobile kitchen island for entertaining(Post)A couple purchased a large island unit on wheels to make their kitchen more suitable for entertaining guests.Mel and Janet Ruzicka told the Baltimore Sun that they bought the unit to give them greate ...
Well-designed kitchens make cooking easier(Post)By Sarah BrownHaving a well-designed and equipped kitchen can help make it much easier and efficient to prepare nutritional meals, it has been claimed.According to a report from Newsok.com, items suc ...
Kitchen renovation inspires complete home makeover(Post)A kitchen renovation inspired a couple to makeover their entire home.Ruth Harvey and Barry Murphy told StarTribune.com that the inspiration came when an architect advised them to remove a wall dividi ...
Good design should encompass everything in the kitchen(Post)Creative yet functional design should encompass everything in the kitchen, including kitchen sinks and taps, it has been claimed.According to designers Charlotte and Peter Fiell, design is profound, ...
Kitchen designs should consider long-term safety(Post)Homeowners should consider the limitations of old age when planning kitchen renovations, it has been suggested.According to the Bellingham Herald, there are a number of simple adjustments that can be ...
Versatile kitchen gadget makes chopping easier(Post)A new kitchen gadget has been developed which allows the user to chop, cut and grate vegetables in extra-quick time.Slap Chop, which can be viewed at Slapchop.com, is a dome-shaped appliance which ca ...
Architects may witness rise in demand for green kitchens(Post)Kitchen designers and architects may witness a rise in the demand for green kitchens as research shows that more homeowners want a kitchen with in-built energy efficiency.According to Ikea, not only ...
Kitchen owners urged to keep making use of garden(Post)The autumn and winter months are a great time to enjoy the garden, despite the drop in temperatures, it has been argued.Kate Hodge, product manager for woodcare at Ronseal, claimed that even if it ge ...