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The kitchen has become the entertainment core of the house(Post)
The rise of open-plan kitchens with central islands has turned the kitchen into the main room for socialising at parties, an interior designer has claimed.Speaking to Canwest News Service, Jenny Marti
Kitchen tap swap an important decision(Post)Replacing a kitchen tap in food-preparation areas is something homeowners should take the time to consider, it has been claimed. While traditionally kitchen taps were considered merely a functional it
Kitchen gadgets good for saving energy(Post)Purchasing new kitchen appliances could help homeowners to save money and use less energy, one expert has claimed. Alex Goddard, curator at the Eco Home Exhibition, stated that people looking to buy n
Personal kitchens dont sell(Post)Kitchens that reflect too much of the owners personality are less likely to attract potential buyers, one organisation has claimed.Research carried out by the National Association of Estate Agents for
Kitchen renovation is most valuable home upgrade(Post)Making upgrades to the kitchen can prove to be one of the most cost-effective ways of improving a property, one expert has suggested. Jennifer Sherrill of Kitchen Design Concepts said that the global
Kitchen renovations need to be planned(Post)Kitchen upgrades need to be thoroughly planned to ensure they do not go over budget, it has been suggested. Writing for Hamptons.com, Cindy Lee Bergersen noted that people who think their food prepara
Kitchen improvements are best kept small(Post)Those looking to renovate their kitchen should make small improvements that provide a big impact, it has been suggested. Walter Updegrave, editor of CNNs Money Magazine, noted on the news providers we
Kitchen remodelling needs the right contractor(Post)People considering having their kitchen renovated should ensure they hire the correct people for the job, it has been suggested. Cris Harding, writing for examiner.com, stated that once an individual
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
Kitchens all about space(Post)Less is more when it comes to kitchen designs, it has been suggested.Simple, pared-down and sleek items such as sink accessories should put function before frills, UKTV stated.And rather than using up
People spending on improvements(Post)More and more people are willing to spend money on making improvements to their kitchens, an expert has claimed.Updating kitchen sinks and worktops is becoming increasingly popular as homeowners choos
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 explai
Expert offers 25 random kitchen facts(Post)Inspired by the 25 Random Things craze reportedly doing the rounds of millions of peoples Facebook accounts, a leading food writer has suggested their own list of random things with a particular twist
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 Extre
Ruth: mentor Dannii has the X Factor in the kitchen(Post)Recently-removed X Factor contestant Ruth Lorenzo may not have a guaranteed record deal to look forward to but theres no doubt she gained something from her time on the ITV1 talent competition.Sexy Sp
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 insulatio
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
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
Check insurance before carrying out DIY, says expert(Post)People considering fitting a new kitchen themselves ought to check that they are covered by their home insurance policy, it has been suggested.Insurance firm Confused.com has advised those planning DI
Compromise needed for new-look kitchen on small budget(Post)It is possible to give a kitchen a new look for less money, but homeowners must be willing to make compromises, one expert says.Nikki Trivisonno, president of the Ohio State Chapter of the National Ki
Singer backs green kitchen campaign(Post)Pop singer Kim Wilde, who shot to fame in the 80s with hit songs such as Kids in America, is backing a campaign to encourage people to be eco-friendly in the kitchen.Wilde is joining forces with kitch
Kitchen robot will reduce chores(Post)Preview videos have been released of a prototype for a robot able to carry out kitchen cleaning chores.The Readybot Challenge non-profit project has been launched by veteran Silicon Valley engineers,
Kitchen now home of valuables(Post)A new report from insurance specialists has found that the kitchen is now such a central household room that it has become home to peoples most valuable possessions.Cautioning that people were becomin
UK businesses need to cut water waste(Post)UK businesses have been urged to switch off taps after use and to review their water management, in order to make big savings and reduce their environmental impact.Government-funded green solutions fi
Kitchen centre of new entertaining(Post)A survey from wine producer Rosemount on dinner party and home entertaining trends has revealed that an ever-higher premium is placed on the kitchen.With formal dinner dates now receding, a third of t
Kitchen renovations take off again in US(Post)After years of cutting back on home renovations during the recession, many US householders have started to invest in their kitchens again. Fred Miller, managing director of the Home Improvement Resear
Boiling water tap the new must have for the kitchen(Post)The new must-have gadget for the 2012 kitchen is the child-proof boiling water tap that makes life easier and saves on energy costs at the same time. In fact, the boiling water tap is becoming so popu
School kitchen repair costs millions(Post)Teachers in Derby are calling on their council to explain why 2.7 million was spent building a new kitchen and sink accessories for a school in the area. A 2.7 million funding package was provided to
Firefighters promote kitchen safety for Shrove Tuesday(Post)People planning to make pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday need to add fire safety to the recipe, firefighters have warned.Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is helping families in the area to avoid fa
Cold snap causes surge of burst pipes(Post)The harsh winter weather caused problems for homeowners, with a surge of insurance claims for frozen and burst pipes.Home insurers have reported that escape of water was the most common claim througho