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 […]
Skylights A single skylight can transform a dark, closed-in kitchens into a light, airy room bathed in warm, natural light-in fact; a skylight can even be a kitchens sole source of natural light. However, there are also many pitfalls to adding a skylight to your kitchen, and careful planning is necessary to get good results. […]
Skylight Options Skylights for kitchens are available in many shapes and sizes, including “solar tubes” that offer easy installation and reduced heat loss. Although most skylights are fixed and do not operate, others-sometimes called roof windows-can be opened and shut, and some have hidden ventilating systems. Wood and vinyl frames are both available, but both […]
The modern kitchen was born when the icebox gave way to the refrigerator in the first part of this century, and by the 1950s had become a sleek, if antiseptic, space. Todays kitchen is better equipped than ever, but it does not have to sacrifice atmosphere or style for efficiency. While its technology delivers first-class […]
Our kitchens are better than Howdens Fitted kitchens We sell better quality kitchens than Howdens kitchens at a fraction of the price. This is no sales gimmick offering a poor quality kitchen but a genuine saving on a better quality kitchen. We also have a far bigger range of styles and different units than Howdens […]
When it comes to home decor, kitchen occupies a special place. In many respects, the kitchen is the center of the house. It is where we meet and hang out, cook, wash dishes, nuclear material in the microwave, and become a quick snack from the fridge or paste notes into it. The kitchen is a […]
Americans are a migratory people and moving a lot. Compared with the population in most other countries, people tend to buy and sell homes much more frequently. Nor is it uncommon for us to trade, “as families grow and our budgets allow, or downsize when the children move on their own or we’re tired of […]
