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Brits want large kitchens but many lack space(Post)
A newspaper has been reporting on property decor wishes for British consumers.The Observer said more people are choosing to take up DIY and self-build projects to stamp their own personality on their ...
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 ...
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 ...
Minimalist kitchens growng trend(Post)With the trend for simplifying life growing this is being applied increasing to kitchens as well. With flowing lines and little clutter, a minimalist kitchen gives you space and beauty and can be app ...
DIY-kitchen jobs necessary on shrewd house deals(Post)DIY kitchens could soon be the order of the day, with the Times Online citing a growing trend of first-time buyers opting for properties in need of a serious revamp in order to afford the leap onto t ...
Hips to see green aspects become more and more important(Post)How environmentally-friendly a home is will become an increasing important concern over the next couple of years, it has been suggested.As Home Information Packs (Hips) become more prevalent in the h ...
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 ...