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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 ...
Remodelling kitchens practical, easy and fun(Post)People who are thinking about giving their kitchens a makeover have been reminded that fashioning a kitchen of your dreams has never been so practical, so easy or so much fun by the Star-Telegram.The ...
Prepare kitchens for a cold winter(Post)With winter around the corner, the National Home Improvement Council has recommended fitting insulation for a cosy kitchen.Homeowners can keep their homes toasty and save money by installing insulati ...
Earth should expect ecological credit crunch(Post)A leading environmental organisation has warned of a potential crisis facing the planet, likening it to the current financial upheaval enveloping the world economy.In the WWFs Living Planet report, t ...
Expert hints at the ideal kitchen(Post)The importance of the choice of sinks and taps in creating a well-designed and practical kitchen has been underlined by a leading UK expert.In an article for the Independent, Lynne Redding reveals th ...
Ricci is useless in the kitchen(Post)Christine Ricci has revealed that she is less than enthusiastic about spending time in the kitchen.It appears that the hectic lifestyle of an in-demand Hollywood actress is a key reason why she hasnt ...
Kitchens taking over from other rooms(Post)Families are spending increasing amounts of time in the kitchen, which means it is taking over from other rooms.This is according to home design expert and TV presenter Ty Pennington.The host of Extr ...
Designer reveals quirky kitchen(Post)Written Renowned French designer Matali Crasset has revealed that her passion for innovative interiors is prevalent in both her home and work life.In an interview with the Telegraph, the artist expla ...
Green kitchens make savings(Post)Kitchens are an important place to make savings, especially with a range of environmentally-friendly products on offer, one expert has suggested. Author of Good Green Kitchens Jennifer Roberts remark ...
Kitchens need to be customised(Post)Customising a kitchen so that it fits into the rest of the house can add much needed value when it comes to putting the property on the market, according to one expert.Kitchen design specialist Frank ...
Modular kitchens can be cost effective(Post)By Bob BardsleyA cost-effective kitchen based around modular design can avoid palpitations when budgeting for the heart of the home, reports the Otago Daily Times (ODT).By consulting a modular kitche ...
Upgrades important for the kitchen(Post)Renovating a kitchen is an important part of any makeover as it is often the place where many families spend most of their time, it has been claimed. Writing for the Baltimore Sun, Marie Gullard note ...
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 ...
Five red dot awards for GROHE(Post)GROHE products, which regularly receives design awards for its state-of-the art technologies, has been awarded the coveted red dot award product design 2012 for no fewer than five of its products, in ...
Porshe Design reveals mans kitchen(Post)Porshe Design group has designed a kitchen for the male market having joining forces with German firm Poggenpohl.The kitchen has been created specifically to appeal to men rather than women and will ...