Many people make the mistake of thinking that the more cupboards you have in the kitchen, the better. While it may be true to say that you can never have too many well-designed kitchen storage units, efficient organization of the contents of your kitchen storage offers a better solution. Cupboards need not only be at […]
Kitchens
Fitted kitchen guide
The best way to design fitted kitchens is to plan, plan and plan again as if you think that creating your own fitted kitchen is very easy, think again. There are assorted companies that may design and install fitted kitchens, but not all of them are going to be right for you. Whether or not […]
Fitted kitchens – What is best for me?
Altering a small amount of the suggestions from the list underneath will give your new kitchen design a fresh look: * Re-painting or re-papering walls * Re-tiling or replacing splash-backs with new * Altering cupboard door and drawer handles * Painting or spraying cupboard doors and drawers * Replacing just the doors and drawers (a […]
Kitchen appliances – A helpful article
How many times have you looked at your outdated kitchen appliances and wished for a more efficient, stunning looking and elegant kitchen, the type of kitchen appliances that catch your eye when you look through the pages of a kitchen appliance magazine. Perhaps you have visited the home of a friend and turned green with […]
Cheap kitchen
Everyone these days seems to be looking for a cheap kitchen but without wanting to break the bank. It is simply a sign of the times but can you really find a cheap kitchen without having to compromise on the quality. You can and there is no better place to demonstrate this than at Paramount […]
Kitchen cabinet
If you are changing your kitchen the most important hidden element you should look into in great detail is the kitchen cabinet. Even though you cannot see the kitchen cabinet until you open the door it is the part that holds the whole kitchen together. If you buy a substandard kitchen cabinet it may mean […]
Classical kitchens
Classical-style kitchens are defined by their precise aesthetic with paneled cabinets in the upper and lower parts of the work zone. Light-toned woods help to re-create a style which respects tradition. It is important not to over- load the area, since the kitchen should be, above all, a very practical and comfortable space so as […]
Rustic kitchens
Rustic kitchens recreate a rural and natural living style. Solid wood fittings in natural colors or darker tones are most appropriate for this type of kitchen, though veneered fittings are used more often nowadays. Also appropriate are furnishings painted blue, white, and green. Rustic cabinet doors include panels covered in wood, glass, or chicken wire. […]
Modern and Avante-guard kitchens
These are the most up-to-date kitchens, with varied but common design objectives: lightness, ease of use, and accessibility. New kitchens opt for functional elements, making them practical spaces with a rational distribution based on the differentiation of use. There are modules created exclusively for the cooking zone, the work zone, the pantry zone, or the […]
Traditional wooden kitchens
I have a particular love of what are best called personally styled rooms. These are rooms that have been decorated to create a traditional wooden kitchen look which does not fall into a particular style or period but simply portrays the designers or clients personality and individual taste. Occasionally, a leading designer will create a […]