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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100% Design 2015 – What not to miss

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Each year, 100% Design is a hotly anticipated design trade event, the largest in the UK, which attracts everyone from architects and designers to specifiers, contractors, retailers and press from around the world. Taking place from 23-26 September at London’s Olympia, the event will be opened by Ilse Crawford with a headline talk on Wednesday 23rd at 11am. Discussing design that engages with the senses, the iconic designer will head up an exciting programme of talks about how our lives can be influenced positively by design. All talks are free for registered visitors and you can register for entry now at…

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Colourful Kitchen – by Nicholas Harris Interiors

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The story: Nicholas Harris Interiors are a family run business situated in rural Kent. They specialise in design, installation and build projects with over 21 years’ experience. Working closely with leading British furniture manufacturer Crown Imperial for more than two decades, Nick Harris chose the Crown Rialto collection for its choice of vibrant colours and finish options to achieve a showstopping retro kitchen for their client.

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Electrolux Design Lab 2015: Vote for your favourite

1) Electroluxhub

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Global design competition Electrolux Design Lab gives students from across the world an opportunity to share their creative ideas and shape the homes of tomorrow. This year marks the thirteenth anniversary with the theme ‘Healthy Happy Kids’.

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Contemporary Kitchen – by Kaizen Furniture

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The story: Grosvenor Estates were looking for a company with a clear understanding of aesthetics in kitchen design and experience in doing something unique that would provide the wow factor. Kaizen is currently celebrating 20 years in business and has worked with some of the world’s leading architects and designers such as Todhunter Earle Interiors, Helen Green, Nicky Haslam and Timothy Hatton.

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HOOVER GOES WiFi

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Earlier this month at London’s Saatchi Gallery, Hoover unveiled the UK’s first family of WiFi enabled appliances, Hoover Wizard. The event attracted over 100 guests, who enjoyed presentations, live demos and a specially choreographed performance from The Dance Mob.

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Bespoke Parapan Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

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The story: Part of an extensive refurbishment of a substantial family home in Surrey, Mowlem & Co have created an impressive bespoke kitchen, which is characterised by rich, warm tones and an elegant updating of classically formal shapes.

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