Category Archives: Projects

14Apr/22

Pre-Designed Kitchen from the Catalogue

Products, Projects

Pre-designed kitchens can be an excellent option for homeowners who don’t want to design their kitchen from scratch. Pre-designed kitchens have already been created, so you can choose the design that suits you best straight from the catalogue.

As a bespoke design can take a long time to produce, using a prefabricated design can help you to avoid a lot of stress and ultimately save you time as well.

Another significant benefit of this type of kitchen furnishing is that it can generally be a quicker process than alternative kitchen installations. The reason for this is that the kitchen fitters, usually from the business you bought the kitchen from, are usually more familiar with how all of the items and appliances are installed.

This can also help you to save a lot of time during the installation process, allowing you to begin using a kitchen again a lot sooner.

05Mar/21

Are Flat Pack Kitchens Worth It?

Home, Projects

As housing prices remain high in the UK and many people are still financially reeling from the affects of COVID restrictions and Lockdowns, quite a few are deciding to buy unrenovated homes, and do them up themselves. Often one area of a home that needs upgrading is the kitchen. Kitchen renovations can be quite costly, especially bespoke designs, but there is also the option of the Flat Pack kitchen as a DIY option. If you are quite handy, have a tight budget and up for a bit of challenge, a Flat Pack kitchen may be right for you.

One great benefit of a Flat Pack kitchen is that is offers incredible savings that you could possibly use elsewhere such as nice marble or granite countertop or a lovely splashback for the oven or sink area. Many Flat Pack retailers can customise items to your designated size and requirements to give you the items you need and desire. Often Flat Pack kitchens are made of the same materials as a bespoke kitchens, so the large savings it typically due to labour costs that you would have used to pay someone else to put it in. The important thing is using a Flat Pack company that offers at least a 10-year guarantee, to ensure their quality is backed long-term.

Installing a kitchen can be a bit of a challenge, so you may want to employ the help of any friends or family that may have useful knowledge and you will want to ensure that you have a reliable plumber and electrician who can handle those regulated areas. For the assembly of the bulk of the items, one way to help the job go quicker, is by inviting a few people around to help and offer a BBQ and drinks as a thank you. Otherwise, it will probably take several days to assemble a Flat Pack kitchen on your own, so plan appropriately and be sure you are prepared prior with the necessary tools and knowledge.

29Aug/17

Things to consider when re-designing your homes ki...

Designs, Projects

 

A kitchen is the centre of any family home and is the main hub for feeding the family, that is why the design of your kitchen is so important. When it comes to redesigning your kitchen it is a great idea to consider the visual aspects, however the practical aspects are just as important.

Your kitchen needs to have enough worktop space for you to be able to prepare family meals, but also have allocated space for the main appliances, such as the kettle, toaster, microwave and of course crockery items such as mugs and cups for tea and coffee.

Choosing a worktop that is both visually pleasing and is also easy to clean, as hygiene in the kitchen is extremely important. You may want to think about additional cupboard space, including overhead storage or the addition of an island in the centre of the kitchen.

The colours and patterns can all be decided once you have a made a decision on the most practical layout for your new kitchen.

28Jun/17

Breakfast bars; The perfect addition to your kitch...

Projects

Breakfast bars can be the perfect addition to your kitchen, as it saves you constantly eating every meal at the dining table. It provides you with a quick go to place to have you breakfast or a mid-morning coffee with your friends and family.

Kitchens can be a very sociable place, and having the addition of a breakfast bar can help improve that, increasing the seating options. Breakfast bars can be installed as a type of extension to your kitchen, by knocking a wall through to mid height and placing a counter top on, instantly creating an additional eating area.

If changing the structure of your kitchen isn’t an option, you could opt for a sturdy floating shelf style bar, this narrow bar top can fit into small and large kitchens. Make sure the fitting is secured to the wall well, as you need the floating shelf to withstand a good amount of weight. Then, simply add in some stylish bar stalls and your new breakfast bar will be complete.

21Jan/17

How to brighten up your kitchen

Designs, Home, Projects

We often don’t realise how important lighting is for the kitchen until it’s not there or it’s bad. That’s why, when you begin planning a kitchen remodelling project, your kitchen lighting plan should be one of the first things you plot out and one that you definitely should not skimp on or neglect.
Recreate your kitchen by having windows that can let in much bright light so that you can reduce electricity needs. You can also use patio doors, skylights, and entry doors with glass panels so that the sunlight can penetrate through spaces and add some light into dark corners and sides. Note that this day-lighting is environment-friendly and priceless. On the other hand, you must make sure that the design of such windows and doors must be quite flexible since winter can cause lesser heat and colder temperature while hotter and warmer during summer.

Another step to brightening any kitchen is to accessorise properly. Hanging dark, heavy curtains or blinds will obviously diminish any lighting effects you’ve installed. An interesting contemporary design concept is to decorate your walls with items that are polished and gleaming. Copper and tin pans that hang from the ceiling on or your back splash add a touch of shine to any room. Utilise your cabinet back lighting by placing a unique crystal vase or heirloom serving dish directly in the spotlight. Additionally, be sure to keep your stainless steel elements clean and streak-free. Not only will this task show off your appliances but also eliminate residue and grease build-up.

However, the easiest solution to maintaining a bright look is to install a mirror. No matter what the size, any mirror will reflect the ambient light in your kitchen. To create the illusion of additional space, hang a mirror opposite a mirror and it’ll seem like your kitchen extends forever.