Should you tile under kitchen units?
We often get asked whether it’s better to tile wall-to-wall under the kitchen or just up to the kitchen units. The quick answer is wall-to-wall…
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Buying a new kitchen is a big investment. After a house, it is up with a new car as the second biggest investment most people make. Any choices and decisions you make you will have to live with for the life of your kitchen (often 20 years or more).
To help you make informed decisions we have produced a number of articles where we objectively answer the big questions most of us have.
Which Kitchen Worktop is Best? The Ultimate Guide.
One of the questions we hear most often asked by our customers is “what is the best kitchen worktop?”. The question should really be asked differently..…
A Guide to Choosing the Right Hob
You may have decided which type of hob to have in your new kitchen, but do you know all the options available to you? Here…
The Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Oven for Your New Kitchen
You may already have a good idea about the type of oven you would like to have in your new kitchen. You might be keen…
Your guide to Kitchen Islands
If dimensions allow, kitchen islands can truly transform the look and feel of any space. Additionally, they can be used to subtly divide open plan…
A guide to choosing a kitchen style to suit your home.
Are you are looking for a new kitchen in 2023? Maybe it’s your first one or perhaps it was some time ago you fitted your…
Dishwashers – help in choosing yours
The dishwasher is one of the most valued appliances in any home. Who wants to stand over the sink for 45 minutes after cooking a…
Magnet vs Tom Howley vs Independent Kitchen Retailer
Very rarely will you come across two kitchen suppliers that have the exact same offering, however, you will, without doubt, come across two or more…
Kitchen doors: The pros and cons of each type
Once you have chosen your kitchen style and the type of door and door opening, it’s time to decide what material will work best for…
What makes a good quality kitchen?
Did you know there are very few kitchen manufacturers who make their own doors. In fact, the majority of manufacturers will just make the units(cabinets)…
Kitchen lighting: Advice on completing the look.
Lighting, one of the most crucial elements of any kitchen design. Careful though must be given to positioning, brightness, style, and colour in order to…
Solid wood worktops: An objective review for kitchen use.
Whether you are creating a traditional cottage style kitchen or the latest minimalist designer look, nothing beats the warm look and feel of a solid…
Mistral: Your versatile, seam-free work surface
Mistral worksurfaces are made from a combination of acrylic resin and natural minerals, making them a type of resin worktop. This composite material offers several…
Dekton: Your ‘bomb proof’ worktop
Dekton by Cosentino is an ultracompact surface made from glass, porcelain and quartz. Using a high tech process called Sinterized Particle Technology (SPT), the raw…
Boiling water taps: – All you need to know.
Dutch born Henri Peteri invented the boiling tap in 1970, but it wasn’t until 22 years later that the first commercially viable product, the Quooker…
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