Washing machines have always seemed to me the best aid of all, and essential in the modern kitchen or laundry room. Even one perscn generates a huge amount of washing in a week (think of sheets, tea towels, towels, underwear, shirts, jeans, table linen). Unless you relish the idea of a convivial hour at the […]
These are lumped together, though I considerthe former an essential and the latter an optional extra. Even in our relatively cool climate, you can keep food safe to eat and more attractive for a longer period with the aid of a refrigerator. It need not be large and requirements will, as with everything else, vary […]
A vitally important kitchen aid is the extractor fan which will remove food smells, steam, and perhaps most important, help to prevent condensation. This can take the form of a relatively inexpensive fan unit set into a window or outside wall, but far more efficient is the built-in extractor unit comprising fan and hood which […]
Once upon a time, linoleum was used in kitchens up and dovvn the land, but it has since been superseded by a variety of other, harderer – wearing materials. Cheap Iinoleum is still available in tavvdry designs, but although it does not show the dirt in this form and is easily washed clean, its wearing […]
Wall coverings The simplest and cheapest wall covering is paint but this must be applied to a good, smooth, well-prepared surface. Poor plasterwork or other idiosyncrasies are best concealed by something more substantial. Gloss paintwhich is easily washable is most appropriate in kitchens, although if you dislike a high-gloss finish vinyl emulsions are easier to […]
The choosing of equipment, planning and technical arrangements are all undoubtedly important aspects of kitchen design. What follows is, however, to many of us the most interesting element; decoration. It is also the most difficult to get right. You will realize that although have tried to avoid laying down hard and fast rules about equipment, […]
Colours will probably be limited to a controlled one or two, but this does not mean they will not be strong and bold. Navy, bright red and grass green have all been used to great effect in this type of kitchen, as well as the ubiquitous white and dramatic black. There will be wipe-clean blinds […]
The high-tech kitchen is about as far removed from the cottagey one as can be imagined. Even though the high tech style has been around for several years now, certainly since 1978 when the book High Tech was first published in the USA, it has never become a really important force except amongst a few […]
Replacing Windows Replacing windows in kitchens no longer has to mean ripping out the entire window. There are three approaches you can take, depending on the condition of your old windows. Sash Replacement Many manufacturers offer kits that allow you to replace worn-out sashes on double-hung windows. This job is done inside the house and […]
Before you buy a bay window in your kitchen, consider the following installation questions. What size should I get? It’s easier and cheaper to install a bay that’s the same size or smaller than the old window. A wider bay requires a larger opening and a new header, which can add £300 to £500 to […]
