The magic triangle may sound like a bit of an airy fairy idea in terms of kitchen design. However, research proves that it does make the room function more easily. It also ensures everything is accessible, even when full of various family members. Here, we discuss the magic triangle along with other design advice to help you redesign or rearrange...

Spring is almost upon us, and what better than to give your home a treat to celebrate the glorious sunshine that’s hopefully going to be streaming in. You may have the most tech savvy, minimalist, impressive home already, however unless you have unlimited funds making your kitchen space as breathtaking as the rest of your home, then you need our...

Every family has their own set of unusual remedies, tips and tricks for cleaning, budgeting or special methods of preparing food in their new kitchen full of replacement doors. However, in case you’re lacking in the kitchen wives tales department, fear not. We dug deep and asked around for some bizarre ideas that involve culinary items. We’d love to hear...

It is so easy to be wasteful in an age where food items and their accessories come with multiple layers of bubble wrap, plastic moulds and cardboard boxes. Here, we hope to share some advice to help the whole family operate in a more eco-friendly kitchen as this is the room that has the most potential for energy and food...

By using our previous blog posts to make your kitchen contemporary on a budget using clever tactics, like replacing your tired kitchen cabinet doors with some nice new matt black ones, or adding some eye catching wall stickers, you will have save enough money to invest in some gadgets. Here, we save you the time and energy of looking for...

The kitchen is not only the hub of the household but also one of the most expensive rooms to redecorate or buy appliances for. That is why we have come up with a few money saving options to give the kitchen a new lease of life. Do share any of your additional ideas with us, or let us know if these tricks worked. Also, if you intend to sell your house in the upcoming months or years, it is a well-known fact amongst estate agents that kitchens sell property, even if the rest of the house isn’t that brilliant. Not only this but your kitchen should be a space you are proud of and when it’s lovely and made over it will encourage you and your family to entertain friends and enjoy the space more. To begin with, the obvious options of freshening up your walls or skirting boards make a huge difference to a room. Be brave with your choice of colours, a feature wall is a good compromise as it can be changed reasonably easily. Specially designed kitchen wallpaper is not readily available so no need to worry about not being able to wipe off any splashes or drawings by the kids. If you’re not up for donning overalls then a vinyl wall sticker should be your next port of call. They are widely available online, don’t damage your walls and are customisable or you can buy standard quotes, rhymes or phrases. Continue reading →

Only too often the kitchen is left out when it comes to house renovations and considering it is still thought of as hub of the home this is puzzling. It isn’t half as expensive or time consuming to redecorate your kitchen at you may think. To convince you of this here are a few current kitchen trends with ideas on how to achieve them. Black & White Unexpected yet, really effective, the combination of black and white or light and dark in any case works. If you have wooden cupboard doors you may be able to strip and paint them, or alternatively buy some replacement kitchen doors which reduces your outgoing spend enormously compared with completely ripping out everything and starting again. Matt black is a compromise between modern yet won’t date and is also accepted by most ages if you ever plan on selling your property. If your kitchen is a bight colour and you’re trying to tone it down this colour scheme also works wonders making it look very modern and clean and allows you to add accessories in other complimentary bright colours. Continue reading →

If you’ve got space for your family to dine and relax in your kitchen but its underused then you’re missing out on creating a great area that all your brood can enjoy together and make the best possible use of. Whether you’ve got a modern or traditional kitchen, a small space or plenty of room to play with, you can employ the same clever tricks to transform your kitchen into the heart of your home. Avola Grey Traditional Kitchen Doors Cost Effective Conversion Kitchens can often look tired and dated after a few years, but that doesn’t mean you have to rip your units out and start again. If you’re happy with the way your cupboards are laid out and the carcasses are in good condition, then you can make the space look completely different simply by changing your kitchen cupboard doors. The doors you choose can create all sorts of different effects in your room. Continue reading →

If you’re bored with your kitchen but don’t want to rip out your cupboards, there are various ways to transform your kitchen cupboard doors. Give the room an entirely new look by decorating your existing kitchen cupboard doors. You can turn your kitchen into a unique space that completely reflects your personality. Whether your existing doors are in traditional pine...

The New Year is in full swing which means it’s the perfect time for a little bit of home transformation! If you’re considering giving your kitchen a facelift then why not take inspiration from this year’s most coveted trends and pick kitchen cupboard doors, splashbacks, work surfaces and furniture in some of 2014’s hottest materials. Wonderful Wood Wood is a classic material for kitchen cupboard doors, work surfaces and furniture, but you can incorporate this beautiful and durable material and choose something that will really stand out from the usual oak and pine. For a more unique look pick a less used wood like mahogany, mango or ash. Alternatively opt for painted wood. Distressed effect wood is very much de rigeur but it’s a far cry from the patches and splotches of the 90s. To create a fabulous aged effect, choose unfinished wooden doors and paint them in a base coat of your chosen colour. Then paint on another layer in a contrasting colour. Leave to dry and sand with coarse sand paper in the areas where natural wear and tear would occur. Once you’re satisfied you can seal your doors with varnish. The beauty of using this effect is that you can pick any colours you like, so your doors can look chic and subtle in muted tones or add bags of fun and character with bright and bold clashing hues. Continue reading →