July 28, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

When planning a dream kitchen, it’s all too easy to overlook one of most important elements – the extraction. There are so many things to think about, from cabinets and worktops to appliances, sink, tap, tiles, splashback, flooring, heating and storage, that when it comes to selecting a cooker hood…

July 3, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

Metallics were big news in interiors last year but the trend never quite made it into the kitchen. Bedrooms, bathrooms and even living rooms were adorned with silver and gold – from toothbrush tumblers to dressing tables – but this season it’s the turn of copper…

May 27, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

This month is all about learning new things; from little tricks in the kitchen to kitchen fitting and a whole degree course in kitchen design! So don’t wait for the new school term to start – get those brain cells flexing now…

April 4, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

This month there are a lot of ‘firsts’ and exciting new launches in the world of kitchens… from film shorts demonstrating cabinetry and storage to MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo cooking up a mango storm with the new Hotpoint small appliance range…

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…