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Homeowners need to make sure they are well-prepared for a kitchen refit(Post)
Remodelling a kitchen can be a sound financial investment.However, before starting there are a number of things homeowners should think about, according to the Macon County News.The newspaper states ...
Energy-efficient kitchens could help sellers(Post)People thinking about ways to sell their home quickly in the midst of the housing slowdown may want to look at installing energy-efficient appliances and accessories, according to an energy doctor.Jo ...
Kitchen style Doesnt Cost the Earth(Post)Kitchen designers and enthusiasts will gather next week for an event on green design issues. The KLC School of Design, in association with the London Design Festival, will be hosting a lecture called ...
Suspending Hips would be a shame(Post)Home information packs (Hips) are worthwhile to homebuyers particularly first-time buyers and their suspension would be a shame, according to FirstRung Now.The Conservatives called for a suspension o ...
Personalisation big design trend(Post)One of the biggest themes in kitchen decoration is personalisation, a designer has said. Thomas Smith of Smith Decor told the Sowetan newspaper kitchens are multi-functional, with families using them ...
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 ...
Diva songstress shows shes no slouch in the kitchen(Post)Grammy-winning singer Mariah Carey impressed on-lookers as she cooked up a storm in the kitchen following the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo this weekend.After enjoying the ceremony, she demonstra ...
Seal launches washable PC peripherals(Post)PC users who are worried about the bacteria that collects on their peripherals or those that want to type away in the kitchen have been boost by news that the worlds first wireless, submersible, dish ...
Kitchen caddy scheme given go-ahead(Post)A kitchen caddy scheme will be introduced in one area of Watford following a local council vote.Councillors voted in favour of plans to supply every home in the Three Rivers District with a small foo ...
New kitchen for shelter(Post)New kitchen accessories have been delivered to a homeless shelter as part of an initiative from LG Electronics.The Shades Tree shelter, received a new kitchen in recognition of its work to help homel ...
Get in the right person for the job(Post)Botched kitchen jobs are becoming increasingly common as unqualified tradesmen get their hands on the homes of Britons.The survey for Times Online carried out by Lloyds TSB Insurance found that unreg ...
Good kitchen lighting central to redecorating plans(Post)The kitchen is quickly becoming many peoples social and entertainment hub in the house, it has been revealed. Individuals looking to be creative in their kitchen should avoid lighting that will cause ...
Kitchen renovations an increasing part of the culture(Post)Upgrading a kitchen is just one of a host of renovations cash-strapped Brits are making to their homes during the recession, it has been suggested. People are increasingly taking on the mantra of don ...
Going green in the kitchen will save money(Post)Using energy-efficient lighting in the kitchen could save homeowners money in the long run as well as benefiting the environment, one expert has suggested. Writing for the Times, former Friends of th ...
Glass knobs a new trend in kitchen fixtures(Post)People looking for a cost-effective way to dress up their kitchen doors and cabinets may be interested in buying new glass knobs and handles, it has been claimed. Writing for the Pittsburgh Post-Gaze ...
Hard wood a popular kitchen flooring material(Post)Hard wood is becoming increasingly common for kitchen flooring, one expert has claimed. Expert in the field Tim Wolfe said that as more people look to use wood motifs throughout the house, it has beg ...
Under-cabinet lighting a simple but effective upgrade(Post)Adding under-cabinet lighting to the home can be a cost-effective way of brightening up a kitchen, it has been claimed. According to the Seattle Times, an eye-catching kitchen can also boost the valu ...
Kitchen improvements can be valuable(Post)Homeowners hoping to add value to a property have been advised to focus on the kitchen.George Franks of estate agency Douglas Gordon told the Daily Telegraph that improvements to the room will be mo ...
Kitchen upgrades a regional trend(Post)Individuals looking to make home improvements to their kitchen might be well advised to consider the location of their property before taking the plunge.That is the opinion of Tricia Phillips, writin ...
Kitchen Christmas decorations can be a design statement(Post)A design expert has advised kitchen owners to treat Christmas decorations as design accessories in their own right.Rose Bennett Gilbert of Creators Syndicate wrote in the San Fernando Valley Sun that ...
Rustic simplicity to return to kitchen design next year(Post)A luxurious home furnishings company has said that raw, earthy design styles will dominate kitchen renovation in 2010.Decorating Den Interiors explained that in developing a kitchen area for a profes ...
Kitchen island helps homeowners entertain(Post)The installation of a large central island has helped to make a kitchen suitable for communal gatherings and entertaining.Jim Slayton and Rob Hradsky showed the Baltimore Sun around their kitchen for ...
Kitchen taps will become more convenient(Post)Standard kitchen tap designs will be replaced by more flexible, convenient alternatives this year, a new report has found.The survey of designers by the National Kitchen Bath Association (NKBA) in t ...
Designer opts for neutral kitchen colours(Post)An interior designer chose to paint her home kitchen in neutral tones to ensure that the room could be quickly and easily changed.Maria Fenlon told the Irish Sunday Independent that selecting the rig ...
Spring is a good time to experiment with kitchen designs(Post)Spring is a good time to experiment with kitchen designs by making simple alterations to the room, it has been suggested.Stan Williams, author of the Elegant Thrifter blog, told the Associated Press ...
Kitchen designs are following fashion trends(Post)Home interior trends including kitchen designs are hot on the heels of the fashion world, it has been suggested.Lara Sargent, a design writer for the Daily Mail, said that washed-out pastels and fles ...
Skylight ensures galley kitchen feels spacious(Post)A galley kitchen design retained a spacious feel thanks to the installation of a skylight and the placing of cabinetry.Betty Barootes showed the Leader-Post around her home which she had helped to de ...
Costume designer opts for bright yellow kitchen(Post)A costume designer for film, TV and theatre productions ensured her kitchen would be bright and cheery during long winters by decorating the room in bright yellow.Eimer N Mhaoldomhnaigh, who has work ...
Washer and dryer have no place in the kitchen(Post)An interior decorator has advised the homeowner of a luxury condominium to have an overhaul of his kitchen after being appalled by the location of the washer and dryer in the room.Speaking to yourhom ...
Homeowners return to classic kitchen designs(Post)People are increasingly returning to classic, timeless styles for their kitchens in order to get the most value from their homes, it has been observed.Kitchen renovator Bill Tanasse told GL Woman tha ...