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..…
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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
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…
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…
Your guide to Kitchen Islands
If dimensions allow, kitchen islands can really transform the look and feel of any space. As well as the practical use, they can also be…
Wren vs Magnet vs Tom Howley vs Independent
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…
A guide to choosing a kitchen style to suit your home.
You are looking for a new kitchen, maybe for the first time or it could be your third time entering the market. Either way, you…
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 manufactured from an acrylic resin compound and natural minerals. This composite material has many benefits that come both from the format of…
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…
Extractors: Choosing the right style for your kitchen
Most of our customers understand the need for extraction and how important it is to efficiently deal with smells, steam and smoke created from cooking.…
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