Collaborative post There’s no getting away from it: kitchens are expensive to install. And if your current kitchen is starting to show its age, this may be playing on your mind. But could you save money by upgrading what you already have? Changing some of the key parts of your kitchen, rather than ripping it all out, could be a more affordable option than a full re-fit. The cost of a new kitchen ranges between £8,000 and £15,000 - and ...
Why choose quartz worktops for your new kitchen?
This is a collaborative post in partnership with CRL Quartz. Are you planning on updating your kitchen? It’s a major home project that lots of us would love to tackle, and when you do decide to take the plunge, you naturally want to get it right first time. When it comes to choosing a new kitchen, worktops are definitely a key element to prioritise. As well as performing a crucial role in your kitchen, worktops can add real wow ...
Six quick and easy kitchen cleaning tips
Collaborative post When it comes to keeping the kitchen clean, I think we'd all agree that the aim is to get the job done as quickly and effectively as possible. Let's face it, there are much more fun things to spend time on! Here are six easy ways to keep your kitchen clean and prevent the dirt building up, so you can avoid a major cleaning session altogether. Minimise worktop clutter This is a great place to start when it comes ...
What types of flooring are best suited to your kitchen?
Collaborative post Are you planning a kitchen renovation project in the near future? Or have you recently moved to a new home where the kitchen is a bit worse for wear? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you'll probably be considering replacing your kitchen flooring. The kitchen is arguably the most functional area within any home, so it stands to reason that you need to choose the correct type of flooring from a ...
Small kitchen design tips
Collaborative post Would you consider your kitchen to be on the small side? We’ve had our fair share of tiny kitchens in the past, and I know from experience just how tricky they can be to design and style in a way that’s both functional and nice to look at. How to make a small kitchen look bigger If a kitchen extension isn’t an option, you can still make the most of your existing space by using a few clever design tricks. ...
Do’s and don’ts when caring for marble worktops
Do you have marble worktops in your kitchen? This guest post has lots of great tips for keeping them in top condition. Not only are marble worktops a source of beauty in your home, they’re also viewed as a luxury item and can add to the value of your home. Lots of people are choosing to invest in natural stone surfaces for their home, due to their greater durability, aesthetic appeal, functionality, and the sheer luxury status over other ...
My family kitchen wish list
Are you planning any big home projects at the moment? Autumn always inspires me to get cracking with the home improvement; I think the fact that there’s less to do outside in the garden frees me up to focus on indoors a bit more, plus the thought of Christmas looming on the horizon gives me a bit of a kick up the bum to get organised! Our next big house project is to replace our family kitchen; the current one is way past it’s best, and just ...
Top tips for a kitchen update
With the arrival of a new year, how many of you are currently creating a wish list of jobs and updates for your home? Mine is looking impressively big right now! At the top of my list is a kitchen update. The kitchen is such a hard-working room, isn’t it? With many of us embracing the trend for open-plan living, they need to cope with a variety of functions. We spend most of our time at home in our kitchen; it’s used on a daily basis as a ...