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Kitchen improvements ranked most impressive(Post)
People looking to purchase a property are most likely to be attracted to a modern kitchen, according to recent research. Halifax estate agents have revealed that over one-quarter of those surveyed in ...
Updating kitchen cabinets is cheap and simple(Post)Kitchen renovations do not need to be expensive and time consuming, as simple updates like changing the hardware on cabinets can improve most food preparation areas, it has been suggested.Writing for ...
Rich wood finishes are favourable kitchen upgrade(Post)Wood is the new look in kitchen upgrades as many people prefer the warm atmosphere it projects, it has been suggested. While some individuals may be put off by the high cost of materials such as cher ...
Stainless steel appliances the way to go(Post)Stainless steel appliances are one way of giving a kitchen a new, sleek feel, it has been suggested.According to ARA, getting new domestic devices is an obvious move for those who believe their kitch ...
Kitchen appliance scheme should go national(Post)A scheme by one home appliance retailer to encourage people to switch to energy-efficient models should be backed up at a national level, one expert has suggested. Comet is offering individuals with ...
Water purification gadgets are winter 2009 trend(Post)Those considering buying a kitchen tap that helps purify their water may be encouraged to learn that one expert believes technology such as this could be popular this winter.Eric Berthold, vice-presi ...
Homeowners should prioritise their kitchen budget(Post)People looking to redesign their kitchen should prioritise their budget to ensure they are able to afford the features they most desire, one expert has suggested. Interior design specialist Sandy Nyg ...
Kitchen tap replacement could help save energy(Post)Swapping a kitchen tap is a great way for homeowners to bring their energy usage down, it has been claimed.Writing for Earth911.com, Ashley Schiller noted that energy-efficient aerator nozzle kitchen ...
Good lighting allows kitchen colour versatility(Post)Adding the correct lighting to a kitchen can enable homeowners to choose from a wider selection of hues when they are looking to restyle, it has been claimed. Writing for Arizona Republic, Susan Felt ...
Freestyle kitchens better than fitted look(Post)Moving away from a fitted look could be a good way of inspiring a boring kitchen, it has been claimed. People are beginning to spend more time in their food preparation areas and so creating an origi ...
Multi-coloured kitchen cabinets can pop(Post)Using different colours for kitchen cabinets can help to infuse cooking areas with more depth, one expert has claimed. Interior designer Dan Menchions stated that using a whiter shade for the uppers ...
Cubist kitchen taps are pleasing and practical(Post)By Bob BardsleyKitchen taps that fit with the principles of the cubist art movement could be both practical and pleasing for homeowners to install.Hudson Reed has introduced a new range of faucets, G ...
Kitchen cabinets first choice upgrade(Post)People who are looking to renovate their kitchen on a tight budget should update their hardware as a priority, one expert has claimed.Interior design specialist David Herchik, writing for the Washing ...
Kitchen layout can affect mood(Post)A new design trend called neuro architecture could help kitchen owners to feel more relaxed in the home, it has been suggested.Writing for the Deccan Herald, interior design specialist Neera Gulati n ...
Open-plan kitchen can boost a familys ability to entertain(Post)Designing a kitchen in an open-plan way can help to create space and allow property owners to entertain more easily. That is the opinion of interiors specialist Molly Madsen, who noted that by knocki ...
Cultures collide in kitchen design(Post)A clothes designer applied her natural flair for style during her own home design.Shoe label owner Alison Mary Ching Yeung showed the Shanghai Daily around her home where she opted for a combination ...
Homeowners should not avoid kitchen design advice(Post)The unique demands of every kitchen design mean that professional advice is always a worthwhile investment, a commentator has said.Bill Lahay of the Universal Press Syndicate wrote that homeowners ar ...
Feng shui promotes kitchen harmony(Post)Homeowners can use feng shui to make their kitchen a more harmonious and functional space, an expert has said.Speaking to thestar.com, Chinese feng shui practitioner Paul Ng said that kitchen owners ...
Kitchen makeover winners aim to add countertops(Post)A couple who won a kitchen makeover contest are planning to make the room more functional by adding countertop space.Larissa and Tim Gilchrist won the Edmonton Journals makeover contest which include ...
Kitchen lighting should be a combination of layers(Post)Kitchen owners can use a combination of lighting fixtures to alter the look of the room, a design commentator has said.Writing for the Washington Post, Domenica Marchetti said that she is unhappy wit ...
Homeowners opt for extra storage from their kitchen island(Post)A couple decided not to clutter their kitchen island with new appliances in favour of having more storage space.Larry and Tina Wilson showed HeraldNet .com around their renovated kitchen which the co ...
Kitchen structures should guide designs(Post)Homeowners should let the architectural structure of their property guide them when engaging in kitchen renovations.New advice from News Canada notes that with the abundance of design programmes on T ...
White marble can bring class to a kitchen(Post)Homeowners can achieve an elegant, timeless look in their kitchens by using white marble, it has been suggested. Amy Sanders of International Materials of Design told the Kansas City Star that the ma ...
Kitchen flexibility is vital to home efficiency, says expert(Post)Flexible, open-plan kitchens are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners look to derive the maximum efficiency from their properties, it has been observed.USA Today referred to a series of design ...
Home improvements should be a priority during the summer, says expert(Post)People should prioritise home improvements like kitchen renovations during the summer, it has been suggested.Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Council, observed that some people ...
Kitchen renovators must consider storage needs(Post)Homeowners should carefully consider their storage requirements when attempting a kitchen makeover, it has been suggested.Rachael Liska of the MCT News Service noted that redesigning a kitchen can br ...
Kitchen appliances should maximise space(Post)Homeowners should consider both style of functionality when selecting new kitchen appliances, it has been argued.Appliance manufacturer Kenmore notes that because the average appliance has a life spa ...
DIY kitchen renovators should be offered more skills-coaching(Post)UK home improvement retailers should hold evening classes to help fix the ailing DIY skills of the countrys young adults, it has been argued.Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Co ...
Kitchen is now a communal family room(Post)Open-plan kitchens have grown in popularity and now dominate new home designs, it has been claimed.Susan Reimer of the Baltimore Sun noted that the recent recession has encouraged a cocooning of the ...
Jamie Oliver gadget a kitchen must-have(Post)A food prep gadget from TV chef Jamie Oliver has been described as a kitchen essential.According to a list of eight must-have kitchen gadgets by USAWeekend.com, the Jamie Oliver Flavour Shaker makes ...