Author profile: Hayley Gilbert

About Hayley Gilbert

Hayley Gilbert is a freelance interiors journalist with 20 years’ experience in the industry. Specialising in all things kitchens, Hayley has contributed to a wide range of consumer titles such as Beautiful Kitchens, EKBB, KBB, Grand Designs, House Beautiful and Ideal Home, as well as national newspapers including The Sunday Times.... @HaylGilbert / hayleygilbertblog.wordpress.com

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Dark Blue Hand Painted Kitchen by En Masse Bespoke Interiors

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The owners wanted to retain a traditional feel but express it in a modern way and include all the benefits of an up-to-date kitchen…

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Cook like a professional at home

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With restaurants unlikely to re-open until later this summer at the earliest, we’re all set for a lot more home cooking in the weeks and months to come. To give you some food for thought, we took a sneaky peek behind closed doors to see what a Michelin starred Italian chef uses himself at home…

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Coastal inspired design by Stoneham Kitchens

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The owner of this detached seafront home in Folkestone, Kent, felt it was important that her new kitchen was sympathetic to the picturesque coastal location of the property. She specifically wanted the space to be both welcoming and relaxing, taking inspiration from the look and feel of a traditional bright blue beach hut.

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Harvey Jones: 5 things to consider when building a kitchen extension

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The kitchen is the central hub of the home, so it’s no surprise that space never seems to be enough. Two Harvey Jones designers offer their practical tips to ensure a smooth kitchen extension building project…

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Virtual kitchen design

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We may be under lockdown for the foreseeable and will no doubt be practising social distancing for some time to come, but that doesn’t mean that kitchen design has to stop. Customers and designers are easily able to connect virtually, going through practically the same process pre-lockdown in order to achieve the perfect project…

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Studio2 Architects collaborate with Fisher & Paykel to complete a contemporary New Zealand beach house

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Found on the coast of Hahei, New Zealand, this remarkable beach-front property evolved from the idea of sculpture and the existing landform to create a site that is visually harmonious with nature and intended to be enjoyed by all….

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