Category Archives: Kitchens

10 Tips for Decorating and Furnishing Your Kitchen

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Lorna S

What furniture and decorating decisions do you need to make when planning your new kitchen? You might be thinking of what materials to use for the cupboard doors and worktops, what kind of flooring, perhaps the type of cooker is … Continue reading →

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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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