Summer is the time of sunshine and showers, so it never hurts to prepare for both when considering your summer recipes. It also means that spending as little time at the cooker as possible is always a good thing, so here are some simple summer recipes that can work indoors or outdoors and require only minimal cooking. [Read more…]
Is a dishwasher a good idea?
One of the modern appliances that has found its way into many people’s homes is the dishwasher. For some, they are a lifesaver that clears away a big source of arguments and untidiness in the kitchen. But for those who don’t have them, they are an unnecessary waste of electricity and space. So, what are the pros and cons of having one? [Read more…]
Preparing your kitchen for summer
With summer finally around the corner, now is a great time to prepare your kitchen for the jobs required of it during the warmer months. It can also be the ideal time to do some DIY and freshen up the space after the long dark winter. [Read more…]
Top gadgets you don’t need but should have
There are several things that a kitchen must have, such as a cooker, fridge freezer, pots and pans, utensils and crockery. Then there are the gadgets that you don’t need as such but that you should have. These can make your kitchen smarter, your life easier or are just plain good fun. [Read more…]
Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen
Spring is a time of renewal as the natural world begins to throw off the winter and start to prepare for the most productive time of the year. This often inspires us to do something similar in our homes and this leads to spring cleaning. Spring cleaning the kitchen is always a good opportunity to carry out an assessment of the room’s facilities as well as giving everything a refresh. [Read more…]
A quick guide to choosing your boiling water tap
One of the most used appliances in the British kitchen is the humble kettle. However, the new kid on the block is the boiling water tap. These taps promise instant boiling water straight from a storage container under the sink. Most models can also dispense cold and warm water from the same tap.
Although boiling water taps are more of an investment, we highly recommend them as they are cheaper to use than kettles and a more efficient solution. [Read more…]
How to create a perfect kitchen for entertaining
Whether you’re mainly hosting dinner parties, social events or simply relaxing, your kitchen can be the perfect place for entertainment. If you’re creating a kitchen with entertaining in mind, here are our tips. [Read more…]
Bringing creativity into your space
A kitchen can be one of the most creative areas in a home. Whether you’re throwing things together that are in the cupboard or coming up with a fine dining menu, being in a space that gets the creative juices flowing can help prevent chef’s block (like writer’s block but with a cool hat). [Read more…]
What to avoid when designing a kitchen
Getting the kitchen of your dreams can seem like a daunting task when beginning the design process, so we’ve come up with some key pitfalls to avoid and things to look out for so you can get the kitchen design of your dreams. [Read more…]
How many plug sockets does your kitchen need?
Trying to work out how many plug sockets to have in your kitchen sounds like a trivial thing. But actually, for the amount of hassle and work not having enough can cause you, it’s something that needs careful consideration. [Read more…]
