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2013 Kitchen Trends

Green neutrals

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If your plans for the New Year include buying a new kitchen, we’ve got the scoop on what’s ‘in’ for 2013. According to B&Q, the UK’s largest home improvement retailer, dark wood is on its way out, glass is on its way up while grey – in all its 50 shades – is coming on strong

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Sales talk…

Harvey Jones’ streamlined Linear range

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If, like me, you’re struggling to sell your house at the moment, you may want to take a good, objective look at your kitchen. According to a recent study, which reveals the biggest interior turn-offs for house-hunters, dated kitchens received 44% of the votes…

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Webs Furniture Training

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I recently had the opportunity to visit the Webs Training facility in Nottingham, and was so impressed with the set up and resources that I just have to share it with as many people as possible. Webs Training Ltd is a national provider of quality Apprentice and Adult training…

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Flat Pack versus Rigid…

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One of the many decisions to be made when choosing or designing your new kitchen is whether to have the furniture delivered to your door as a fully assembled ‘rigid’ kitchen or as a ‘ ready to assemble’ flat pack kitchen. When visiting your chosen retailer its worthwhile asking…

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100% Design

CONTEMPORARY CONTOURS FOR HI-MACS

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Yesterday I spent an inspiring afternoon at 100% Design. This annual exhibition, held at London’s Earl’s Court, brings together exciting and innovative new products and concepts from established brands and up-and-coming designers.

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Maximum use of cabinet space

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With Ruby’s arrival in mind I recently purchased a standard 800mm wide (720mm high) kitchen base unit. It was supplied with one shelf. I moved the bottom hinge position, added 3 inner drawers & a gadget board which I mounted on a full extension runner to create…

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