What are In-Frame Kitchens? In-Frame Kitchens (called inset kitchens in the US) is a type of kitchen design where the door of the cabinet is inset within a wooden frame, and the frame is fixed onto the front face of the kitchen carcass. The frame provides strength to the front of a cabinet and is [...]
What is Great Kitchen Design?
Source: Better Homes & Gardens Great Kitchen Design starts with careful planning: Use ergonomic kitchen design principles Keep things practical as well as beautiful Ensure accessibility of cabinetry, appliances and work surfaces Always keep your lifestyle in mind Aim for a timeless kitchen design that won't age while adding value By using these 5 points [...]
5 Clever Ways to Increase Natural Kitchen Lighting
BTW, check out our Kitchen Design Ideas section if you need more design inspiration. Having natural kitchen lighting is always a great asset to any area of your home – nobody likes a gloomy space! But especially in older homes, the kitchen is often a room that misses out on natural daylight in favour of [...]
10 Kitchen Design Tips for Families with Kids
The kitchen has always been a space that had to cater to many different family activities and in recent years has again become the hub of the home. Especially little kids love spending time in the kitchen with mom or dad while they’re cooking and preparing food. They are very curious and want to see, [...]
How to Design a Fantastic Small Kitchen – A Step by Step Guide
Successful small kitchen design is space efficient and includes all the features that make a full-scale kitchen convenient: a seamless workflow, techy appliances, ample storage and layered lighting. What you need for successful small kitchen design in a nutshell: 1. Space-efficient small kitchen floorplan 2. A bright or light wall colour 3. General, task and [...]