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Are you switched on to kitchen lighting?(Post)
The kitchen is probably where we spend the most time, either working at the kitchen sink, preparing food, cooking or entertaining. However, when it comes to lighting, the kitchen is often given the l ...
Water-efficiency key for green award(Post)The Caterer Group has put sensible use of sinks and taps at the forefront of its Catey Award for most environmentally friendly hotel.Announcing its shortlist, the group singled out establishments wor ...
Waste disposal unit sales booming in Worcestershire(Post)A cashback scheme to encourage the use of waste disposal units is being successfully pioneered by local councils in Worcestershire and Herefordshire, with successful results now reported in several c ...
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 ...
Cut out the fat this Christmas, urges Thames Water(Post)A major player in the UK water supply industry has called on the nation to refrain from pouring the grease and fat from their festive feasts down their sinks this Christmas.Thames Water has issued an ...
Greener kitchens could attract buyers(Post)Two experts have been talking about how the new Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) may increase the attractiveness of homes to buyers or renters. Jon McGowan, an energy doctor from the Energy Sav ...
Green kitchen design everywhere(Post)A designer has said one way homeowners can go green is in the kitchen.Mariette Barsoum of Divine Kitchens in Westborough, Massachusetts told the Community Advocate that there are a number of environm ...
The future has arrived in smart kitchens(Post)Technology to make homes smarter has arrived and it is getting cheaper, the Canadian Press has reported. Homeowners are now able to install gadgets that can be controlled via remote control systems a ...
Seek advice before home improvements(Post)An expert has advised people to get advice before taking on major home improvement projects.Many homeowners may think fitting a new kitchen will add value to their property, but the chief executive o ...
Flexible kitchen taps good for budding chefs(Post)People who are looking to spend more time in their food preparation areas should carefully consider their choice in kitchen taps, it has been suggested. According to the Niagara Falls Review, kitchen ...
Cooker-based kitchen tap makes food preparation easier(Post)A designer decided to install a kitchen tap above a stove to make cooking tasks easier for a family.Interior stylist Kathleen Donohue told the Bulletin that she chose to add the pot-filling tap becau ...
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 ...
Upgrading kitchens more important than external work(Post)Homeowners who are thinking about selling or looking at ways to improve the value of their properties may want to refurbish the kitchen. According to the chief executive of the National Association o ...
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 ...
Wall-mounted tap heralds new design possibilities(Post)While kitchen tap design has become increasingly innovative in recent years, with a range of inventive features and attractive finishes now available to consumers, their inherent design has remained ...
Million-pound kitchens defy the credit crunch(Post)While the global financial downturn limits most peoples expenditure, some high-flyers can still afford to spend 1 million on a new kitchen.Financial News reports that a number of top bankers and fina ...
Keeping a kitchen organised is simple but important(Post)By Francis Finch Maintaining order in the kitchen can be done easily and at a low cost, it has been suggested. According to Jenny Wagner, writing for Examiner.com, keeping a kitchen well organised w ...
KBB LDN 2013 Innovation Award Winners Crowned(Post)KBB LDN is the capitals only trade exhibition solely dedicated to kitchens, bedroom and bathrooms. Every year the show holds an innovation awards ceremony, celebrating those new ideas that could revo ...
How to get the most out of a kitchen renovation(Post)The average cost of a new kitchen is 8,000 but you can give your kitchen a facelift on a budget as long as you stick to some simple rules. To get your kitchen renovation right, it is important that y ...
Householders who do it themselves(Post)When it comes to domestic DIY jobs such as fitting a new kitchen tap, many of us are happy to take on the job ourselves. This trend crosses many generations with 44 percent of householders born betwe ...
Homeowners need to choose their kitchen designer carefully(Post)When employing a designer or builder to help you install a new kitchen you should make sure you choose someone you see yourself working with for the long-haul, according to the Palm Beach Post.Food e ...
Design show offers kitchen inspirations(Post)Kitchen enthusiasts inspired by the homes on the television programme Grand Designs may find further ideas at the live show next month.Grand Designs Live will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from Oc ...
Gessi gets logical(Post)Innovative design-lead tap and accessory manufacturer Gessi has taken a logical route with one of its latest tap design combining three output positions in the same design.The companys Logic model fe ...
Thanksgiving kitchen opened up to the public(Post)For British households, Christmas is the biggest event in which the kitchen becomes a hive of activity - but for Americans, Thanksgiving represents just as important an occasion to get cooking.The tr ...
US museum appeals for kitchen memories(Post)A major American museum is calling for members of the public to submit their personal memories and anecdotes from a hugely important period on the nations history.The National World War Two Museum in ...
Writer explores kitchen design choices(Post)The difficulties in choosing appliances and design elements when renovating a kitchen have been highlighted by a leading expert.Writing in the National Post, Tanya Linton underlines the important of ...
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 ...
Pot Noodle-style convenience comes to kitchen(Post)Pot Noodles have long been a favourite feature in UK kitchens, but now the convenient snack brand is offering to change one kitchen to a much greater extent.The brand is offering one lucky reader of ...
Kitchen re-branding itself as relaxing retreat(Post)The kitchen has made it onto a poll seeking out the most relaxing space in the home signalling a remarkable turnaround for what has in past times been a largely functional room.A survey from the Idea ...