Category Archives: Kitchens

Kitchen Island Inspiration

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Lorna S

A new kitchen is a large investment, both in terms of finance but also in terms of planning time to get it right. It’s going to be the hub of your home; the place where family members gather to chat … Continue reading →

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Blending Period Details with Modern Conveniences in your Home

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Lorna S

The vast majority of us would struggle to live without modern conveniences in our homes now – from central heating to flush toilets, from dishwashers to piped hot water, from smart refrigerators to Netflix. But what about when we are … Continue reading →

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Is Navy the New Black when it comes to Kitchens?

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Lorna S

Navy is the new black when it comes to interiors decorating and yes, kitchen colours too.  I think many are surprised and are describing this as an unexpected trend. However, navy really is beautiful, it carries connotations of sophistication and … Continue reading →

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The 3 Zones of a Kitchen

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Lorna S

We’ve all heard of the working triangle in the kitchen (whereby you’ll find it easier to cook efficiently if your sink, preparation area and cooker/hob are all located to form a triangle) but have you heard about the three zones … Continue reading →

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Fabrics for your Kitchen

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Lorna S

Last week we focused on ways to bring summer into your home and I mentioned fabrics. This week I’m going to look at different fabrics for the kitchen. Be it fabric for roman blinds, curtains, cushions or chair seats, fabric … Continue reading →

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7 Kitchen Design Trends for 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Lorna S

The kitchen is now, arguably, the most important room in the house. It’s multi-functional (used for cooking, eating and entertaining) and is often the hub of the home. Are you planning on a new kitchen for 2016 or perhaps some … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Table, Kitchen Island or a Breakfast Bar?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Lorna S

Whether you are planning a completely new kitchen or you would like to update your existing one, adding a kitchen island or a breakfast bar in a complimentary material to your kitchen cabinets can work well for lots of reasons. … Continue reading →

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