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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 ...
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 ...
Kitchen design should make people feel secure, says expert(Post)People currently want to feel secure in their surroundings when it comes to interior design, it has been suggested.Simon Hamilton, director of interiors consultancy Simon Hamilton and Associates, has ...
Scientists develop 3D food printer kitchen gadget(Post)Ikea has lent its backing to a futuristic kitchen gadget developed by MIT scientists in the US, it has been reported.According to ShinyShiny.tv, Ikea believes the Food Printer will be a major gadget ...
DIY kitchen renovators warned against eye injuries(Post)Homeowners who attempt DIY jobs around their property have been warned about the need to wear protective eyewear.According to the College of Optometrists, an estimated 30,000 eye injuries occur every ...
Conditions right for self-build kitchen projects, says expert(Post)Now is a good time to attempt self-build property projects, it has been argued.Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build and Renovation Centre, noted that a major attraction of the se ...
Homeowners offered tips on fighting kitchen odours(Post)Homeowners have been offered a number of tricks and tips for tackling bad smells in the kitchen.US cleaning specialist and TV personality Linda Cobb spoke to Glad.com about some of the best ways of g ...
Flat owners lack kitchen storage space(Post)The growing number of people living in small flats has led to a shortage of kitchen storage space, it has been observed.Susan Llewellyn, owner of interior design firm Susan Llewellyn Associates, note ...
Kitchen cleaning should be a family chore(Post)Parents have been advised to get the whole family involved in kitchen cleaning.In an article for US website Macon.com, consumers were instructed to create a to-do list and prioritise certain rooms ov ...
Little touches make the difference in kitchens(Post)Little touches often make the difference in home kitchen designs, a commentator has claimed.Steven Shaw of Kitchen Bath Design News noted that as economic conditions begin to pick up, consumers are ...
Homeowners urged to run kitchen taps for longer(Post)A campaign in the US is encouraging people to run their kitchen taps for a short while before using the water to ensure better quality output.The New York Citys Department of Environmental Protection ...
Kitchen energy efficiency boosted by cladding(Post)Homeowners can improve the energy efficiency of their kitchens and cut down on bills in the process by investing in proper wall insulation such as cladding, it has been suggested.Brian Berry, directo ...
Homeowners want colourful kitchens, says expert(Post)Homeowners are looking to introduce more colours into their kitchen this year, Pik-A-Pak has said.Caroline Wilson, northern regional sales manager at the home electrical distributor, said that demand ...
Brits hit by grow-your-own fever(Post)Kitchens sinks across the UK could soon be used to wash home-grown vegetables are more and more people get involved in gardening.There is a strong grow-your-own fever at the moment, according to the ...
Has the govt negatively affected solar panels in kitchens(Post)The governments decision to decrease the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) for solar installations that are bigger than 50kW is an example of misinformation, an energy specialist claims.As a result of the cut, ho ...
DIY disasters cost 2.1bn a year, research shows(Post)Mistakes with DIY work on features such as kitchen sinks costs British homeowners 2.1 billion per year, it has been discovered.More than 24 per cent of people have had a DIY disaster in the last year ...
Insulation tips for homes(Post)There are several methods that homeowners can adopt in order to improve the insulation of their kitchen and lower the energy use of their sink accessories.The majority of the energy lost in a home is ...
Are people opting for colourful kitchen doors(Post)The past month has seen a number of new popular kitchen doors enter the market, as more people look to boost the appearance of their home and sink accessories.Zurfiz kitchen doors have emerged as a p ...