January 29, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

Last week I was lucky enough to attend the unveiling of two very exciting kitchen designs. The first, from Smallbone of Devizes, was the new Brasserie kitchen designed by Peter Sheppard. Next I headed down to Fulham where John Lewis of Hungerford was launching…

December 31, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

Our thoughts may be preoccupied by the new year celebrations right now but if you’re planning to invest in a new kitchen come the New Year, or you know someone who is, here’s what trends are coming through for 2014…

November 26, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

We’re always seeing new trends creeping into the kitchen. One month it’s barely-there neutral shades for cabinetry; the next it’s primed and painted doors in bold plum and petrol blue. Whatever colour is currently ‘in’ though, there’s one theme that remains constant…

October 29, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

I’m always in awe of the students who enter the Electrolux Design Lab. In its 11th year this groundbreaking competition reached its final conclusion last week when the winner was announced. The concept is to invite students from around the world to present breakthrough ideas for future household environments

September 27, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

Every September, the UK’s largest design trade event comes to London with the very latest innovations in interiors, eco design & build, office, bathrooms &, of course, kitchens. This year there was plenty to inspire with worktops, appliances & cabinetry to give your kitchen wow factor & feel appeal…

July 31, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

If you’ve ever wondered what the kitchen of the future may look like, I can safely say it will be high-tech and eco-friendly. Two phrases you may not necessarily put in the same sentence as a rule, but when I attended the launch of the new iPad-controlled Smart APP-artment in central London