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…

April 14, 2014By Linda Parker

Well, I started off with the best of intentions to view the latest series of the Great British Menu (which started last night and which will be a banquet to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day) however, I think I am getting fine-dining-recipe-fatigue. I found it all a little too intense…

April 8, 2014By Richard Eastwood

Earlier this month we were treated to the latest product designs & innovations in kitchens, bedrooms & bathrooms at the kbb 2014 show in Birmingham! Exhibited were vast arrays of products ranging from the most discreet furniture fittings to full size kitchen & bedroom displays…