Ideas and Advice

A kitchen makeover is one of the most rewarding home improvement projects you can undertake. Whether you’re upgrading outdated cabinetry or planning a full redesign, the potential to transform how your kitchen functions and feels is immense. However, even with the most meticulous planning, many homeowners still find themselves blindsided by additional costs they hadn’t…

Choosing the right kitchen appliances is one of the most important steps in planning a functional and stylish kitchen. From ovens and hobs to fridge freezers and extraction, your appliances affect not only how your kitchen works, but also how it looks and feels day to day. Whether you’re planning a full kitchen renovation or…

When it comes to kitchen technology, it’s easy to be swayed by gimmicks—robotic arms stirring your risotto or fridge cameras that send selfies of your yoghurts. But how much of this tech genuinely improves day-to-day living?  The truth is, most households want solutions that simplify life, not complicate it. You want kitchen tech that saves…

Planning a new kitchen is exciting, but it’s not always clear where to start. You might be tempted by the convenience of clicking ‘buy now’ on an online retailer’s website. Or perhaps you’re considering the personal touch of working with a local kitchen specialist.  There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, what matters most is understanding the…

As families adapt to modern living, it’s increasingly common for grandparents to move in with adult children and grandchildren. Whether this is a long-term arrangement or a temporary solution, the kitchen quickly becomes the central space where everyone comes together. But designing a multi-generational kitchen requires careful planning, not only to meet different physical needs…

When you’re preparing to sell your home, you’ve probably heard this phrase countless times: “The kitchen sells the house.” But how much truth sits behind this saying? Is it simply estate agent folklore, or does a beautiful kitchen genuinely seal the deal with buyers?  Here, we’ll disclose what UK estate agents really think about kitchens…

The modern kitchen is evolving, and in homes across the UK, there’s a growing shift towards tactile design, earthy tones, and sustainable finishes. At the heart of this transformation is the increasing popularity of natural kitchen materials. Whether you’re refreshing an existing kitchen or designing a kitchen from scratch, incorporating natural materials is no longer…

Grey kitchens remain a firm favourite across UK homes, but today’s designs are moving well beyond flat gloss or matt grey kitchen cabinets. Instead, the modern grey kitchen is all about texture, depth, and a matt kitchen finish that adds a sense of understated luxury. Whether you’re updating an existing kitchen or planning a brand-new…

For decades, kitchen designers and homeowners have largely relied on one tried-and-tested concept: the kitchen work triangle. The idea is simple—connect the sink, the hob, and the fridge in a neat triangle to ensure an efficient cooking flow. But does this layout still make sense in today’s modern kitchens, and especially where island seating, open-plan…