August 19, 2014By Richard Eastwood

It’s only a few weeks ago since Harrogate played host to the world’s biggest annual sporting event with ‘the Grand Départ’ of the 2014 Tour de France. Yorkshire’s roads were alive with the sights & sounds of this most spectacular event…

August 5, 2014By Linda Parker

One of the highlights of the last few weeks (glossing over the events of the World Cup, needless to say, us Brits are used to disappointments now) was my visit to Wimbledon. Not just for the tennis, which of course was excellent, but for the totally delicious & generous catering facilities…

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 29, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

The UK’s leading contemporary home show, Grand Designs Live, returns to London’s Excel from 3-11 May & promises to be a haven for homeowners & self-builders alike. My first stop will be Grand Kitchens & Bathrooms & I’m really excited to see…