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

  Email:  Hayley Gilbert

  Website:  http://www.hayleygilbert.co.uk

All posts by Hayley Gilbert

HOOVER GOES WiFi

Hoover 1

By

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.

Read more

Bespoke Parapan Kitchen by Mowlem & Co

Bespoke Parapan Kitchen by Mowlem & Co 1

By

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.

Read more

SUMMER WISH-LIST

TEXTURED DOORS FROM PURO DESIGN

By

…This month there’s a raft of gorgeous new products, furniture designs, appliances and accessories being launched, which should reignite our love affair with the kitchen.

Read more

British Standard Kitchen – Designed by Nest Development

British Standard Kitchen - Designed by Nest Development 2

By

The story: This kitchen is situated in a large open plan space. To work, it needed to be timeless and not dominate. Nick and Camille felt it best to go with quality cabinets from British Standard painted in a neutral tone. The design of the units needed to marry well with the period details and the more contemporary elements.

Read more

Grand Designs Live 2015 – The Highlights

Liebherr’s new ColourLine collection, www.liebherr.co.uk

By

Earlier this month, Grand Designs Live returned to London’s ExCel and there was plenty to see within the KBB sector. It was a fantastic opportunity to view the latest appliances, kitchen furniture and worktop solutions up close and personal. Here are some of my favourites…

Read more

Classic Framed-Style Kitchen – Designed by Barnes of Ashburton

Classic Framed-Style Kitchen 1 - Designed by Barnes of Ashburton

By

Jenny and Paul’s existing kitchen was dark and small for the size of the property so their extension plans involved creating a large, bright, open plan kitchen/dining/living area in which to entertain their family and friends. Jenny and Paul had already purchased their large four oven Aga, which was to be the main feature of the design and the kitchen was to be classic with a contemporary twist…

Read more