Eclectic Trends & Katty Schiebeck There’s no more wholesome a room than the kitchen but the latest trends in kitchen design introduce a bit of glamour to this hard working space. These include surprising elements, from oversized light fittings to lovely practical features that are future-forward. The message is loud and clear: modern kitchens are [...]
How Much Value Does a Fitted Kitchen Add to Your Home?
A fitted kitchen is a great asset and could also add tremendous value to your home. But is the investment worth it? And will it pay off? Here are a few tips to ensure that you get that added value when installing a new kitchen. BTW, check out our Kitchen Design Ideas section if you [...]
Know it all! The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Islands
What is a Kitchen Island? A kitchen island is a kitchen cabinet or shelving unit that is not connected to walls. This standalone unit has a countertop, like a butcher’s block, and can be mobile or fixed in place. Islands are often added to a kitchen design to increase the preparation area, storage space or [...]
What Are In Frame Kitchens? 5 Things You Should Know
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 [...]
Dublin Kitchens: The 10 Latest Trends
The Top 10 Dublin Kitchen Trends this Year: Light Wood Two-tone CabinetryContrasting ColoursOpen-plan Living KitchensEclectic MixesThe Finer DetailsWarming MetallicsDecorative PendantsFloor To Ceiling Tiling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPQjROmT0N0 Winter or summer, the kitchen has in recent years become the heart of the home again. With the focus shifting to home-cooked meals and family time, the kitchen is where families [...]
What is Great Kitchen Design?
Architectural Design The decision to install a new kitchen is a big one, both financially and emotionally. But how do you know if the kitchen design that you envision, is going to be great? We’ve put together a checklist of things to consider when you are planning your new kitchen. If you take all of [...]
5 Clever Ways to Increase Natural Kitchen Lighting
BTW, check out our Kitchen Design Ideas section if you need more design inspiration. Home And Woven 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 [...]
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 [...]