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Kitchen building could be streamlined under new plans(Post)
Certain kitchen building projects and related planning problems could become easier following a government decision to scrap house building proposals.Housing minister Grant Shapps announced this week ...
Instant hot water heaters can be easily fitted to kitchen sinks(Post)Homeowners looking to install instant hot water heater to their kitchen sinks have been given some advice by an expert.Ed Del Grande, author and renovator, explained that the heaters can be easily fi ...
The importance of the kitchen triangle(Post)Kitchen design experts refer to the sink, oven and fridge as the kitchen work triangle and recommend that this area is never obstructed. Of the three vital kitchen components, your sink and taps will ...
Cut down on household waste with a waste disposal unit(Post)A recent unofficial strike by refuse collectors in Brighton and ongoing difficulties caused by fortnightly refuse collection highlight the need for efficient and convenient disposal of kitchen waste ...
Jamie gets eco-kitchen(Post)A fully-equipped eco-kitchen has been built in Rotherham for a new television show being filmed by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.Atrium Design planned and built the kitchen, which is at the heart of Ol ...
Kitchen designer gives trend predictions(Post)Kitchen and bathroom designer Ann Porter has given her predictions for colour trends for 2009 on KitchAnn Style.The first fashion likely to be seen in sinks and taps next year is raw, according to Ms ...
Kitchens first room home buyers look at(Post)People thinking of putting their house up for sale or even those who want to maintain a fashionable home for themselves have been urged to focus on the kitchen first.Potential home buyers are likely ...
Good kitchen design can add value to your home(Post)Your kitchen holds some of the keys to adding value to your home, an industry commentator has said.In a recent article, Adrian Sainz said that nicer and more expensive countertops [work surfaces], ma ...
Credit crunch sees consumers swap the coffee house for the kitchen(Post)The world financial crisis is resulting in consumers choosing to brew up cups of coffee in their kitchens rather than purchase them in restaurants or coffee houses, it has been suggested.Research fro ...
First Lady to return to cooking after 14 years(Post)The wife of the most powerful man in the world hasnt cooked in over a decade and says it will be interesting to see what its like to get back into the kitchen.In an interview with Fox News, First Lad ...
Going green in the kitchen is easier than Brits think(Post)Designing a kitchen to be green is not a job for just the wealthy and tree huggers, it has been suggested.Writing for the Guardian, Dick Strawbridge, BBC TV presenter and green home expert, said many ...
Kitchen design should be personalised(Post)Generic kitchens are being thrown out in favour of unique personalised kitchens, one expert has suggested.Kitchen designer Mick De Giulio said that people are increasingly pursuing rooms that reflect ...
Kitchens to go retro(Post)A new kitchen trend has begun to influence interior design, it has been suggested. According to Emma Love, writing for the Daily Mail, an increasing number of people are reverting to a traditional st ...
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 ...
Kitchens unlikely to meet efficiency targets(Post)Kitchen renovators have been warned that unless various measures are introduced, the governments target of making all new homes zero carbon from 2016 is unlikely to be fulfilled.Duncan Melville, part ...
Many kitchen DIY jobs are easy(Post)Many kitchen DIY jobs are very easy to carry out, provided they are approached with confidence and a basic knowledge, Homebuilding Renovating magazine has suggested.Jason Orme, editor at the publica ...
Mood lighting can give kitchens the wow factor(Post)Homeowners looking to give their kitchen some unique pizzazz without breaking the bank might find mood lighting is what they are looking for.That is according to Eva Hammerson, head of design at Kand ...
Now is a good time for kitchen renovations, says expert(Post)Now is a good time for people to improve their homes through kitchen renovations and other jobs, an expert has said.Joe McLoughlin, director of OurProperty.co.uk, noted that banks are currently being ...
Kitchen sink ideas on offer at renovation show(Post)Homeowners could gain inspiration for new fixtures like kitchen sinks and taps at the upcoming National Self Build Renovation Show.Jaclyn Thorburn, spokeswoman for Buildstore, has suggested that the ...
Simple touches could improve kitchen designs(Post)Simple changes to kitchens may help to transform them from plain rooms into design statements.Styling touches that bring colour to kitchens can be important for those who want to enhance the appearan ...