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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The natural beauty of wood kitchens

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Kitchen trends may come and go but the inherent natural beauty and character of timber cabinetry will always be in vogue. None more so than right now, as we continue to embrace and enjoy a sense of bringing the outside, in, adding a rustic and organic calm to our ever-busy lifestyles. Here’s our pick of the best wood designs this season…

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Reclaimed oak and teal blue kitchen by The Main Company

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Located in Chelsea, London, the client wanted to showcase their personality in this cottage by introducing a contemporary and punchy new kitchen, paired with contrasting organic tones, to create a design that would stand the test of time…

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Appliances Made for Summer

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Now we’re in the full swing of summer, it’s the perfect time to invest in the latest appliances that will help you to keep cool. From big ticket items to countertop appliances and embracing the great outdoors, here’s what’s caught our eye this month…

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Open-plan traditional in-frame hand-painted kitchen by Simon Taylor Furniture

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Working alongside the client’s building contractors, Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to design and make a bespoke in-frame hand-painted kitchen with a stunning island as the central focus. Situated in a 40 square metre open-plan space…

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Healthy Eating Week

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This week, 12-16 June, is the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week, which aims to connect people, food and science to encourage us all to switch to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle…

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Contemporary monochrome bespoke kitchen by Langstaff-Ellis

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An extraordinary property with original Art Deco styling, this hillside villa in Oxfordshire recently underwent extensive renovation and modernisation to create a sophisticated family home. The brief was to create a generous kitchen that was minimalist, modern and functional…

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