If you have ever shopped for kitchen knives or even glanced in a cook shop, you will know that they can be extremely expensive. This makes buying them a little intimidating – which knives do you need? What if you buy the wrong one and never use it? And could you opt for a less expensive option that will still do the job? [Read more…]
Filling the hole Bake Off left in your home
For many people, the end of the Great British Bake Off didn’t only leave a gap in their TV viewing schedule but also left them with a desire to try some of the delicious recipes that they saw on the show. Not everyone is prepared to be the next Mary Berry with a kitchen stocked with baking appliances and ingredients, so how do you get started if the show has inspired you to try baking for the first time. [Read more…]
Is there a best type of sink?
The kitchen sink is one of the most important components in the kitchen used for everything from cleaning dishes to food preparation and many other tasks. Kitchen designers are often asked if there is a ‘best type’ of kitchen sink but the answer to this is more about what you need from your sink and what space you have. [Read more…]
Get creative with your storage
Aside from the basics of cooking and cleaning, the most important job of the kitchen is to store equipment. From tins of food to appliances, cleaning materials to baking bowls, the storage demands on a kitchen are always high. Sometimes this requires creative and novel solutions to make the most of the space you have and fulfil your storage needs. [Read more…]
Summer recipes
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…]
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