Author profile: Hayley Gilbert

About Hayley Gilbert

Hayley Gilbert is a freelance interiors journalist with 20 years’ experience in the industry. Specialising in all things kitchens, Hayley has contributed to a wide range of consumer titles such as Beautiful Kitchens, EKBB, KBB, Grand Designs, House Beautiful and Ideal Home, as well as national newspapers including The Sunday Times.... @HaylGilbert / hayleygilbertblog.wordpress.com

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a lovingly prepared home-cooked meal

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Whether you’re wooing a new love interest or celebrating years of marriage, it’s always lovely to do something special on Valentine’s Day. And that doesn’t mean splashing the cash in an overcrowded restaurant either. Why not put some time, effort and care into a home-cooked meal for that special someone this year…

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Calming blue bespoke kitchen by Sheraton Interiors

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The client requested an open-plan kitchen with an island that could serve multiple functions. They wanted a range cooker, a large sink, a feature hood, a fridge integrated within the island and ample seating for casual dining and socialising…

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Start 2025 with a healthy cooking plan

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Now that 2025 is underway, it’s the perfect time to start those New Year’s Resolutions or at the very least, see this year as a blank canvas, a fresh start and the beginning of a healthier lifestyle…

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Mediterranean-style bespoke engineered hand-aged oak kitchen by The Main Company

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This post-war, 1930s semi-detached home was lacking personality, so the homeowner wanted to inject character into every room – in keeping with a Mediterranean aesthetic with sustainable design at the forefront.

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Christmas cooking made simple

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With the big day only two weeks away, our thoughts turn to the best bit about Christmas – the food. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering, having a few friends round or are looking forward to a quiet one, there’s nothing quite like spending a cosy afternoon in the kitchen whipping up festive treats…

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Bespoke teal Shaker kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford

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The client really wanted a bold colour palette and to make the most of the architecturally-led space, which meant that bespoke cabinetry was the perfect solution…

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