November 26, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

We’re always seeing new trends creeping into the kitchen. One month it’s barely-there neutral shades for cabinetry; the next it’s primed and painted doors in bold plum and petrol blue. Whatever colour is currently ‘in’ though, there’s one theme that remains constant…

October 29, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

I’m always in awe of the students who enter the Electrolux Design Lab. In its 11th year this groundbreaking competition reached its final conclusion last week when the winner was announced. The concept is to invite students from around the world to present breakthrough ideas for future household environments

September 27, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

Every September, the UK’s largest design trade event comes to London with the very latest innovations in interiors, eco design & build, office, bathrooms &, of course, kitchens. This year there was plenty to inspire with worktops, appliances & cabinetry to give your kitchen wow factor & feel appeal…

July 31, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

If you’ve ever wondered what the kitchen of the future may look like, I can safely say it will be high-tech and eco-friendly. Two phrases you may not necessarily put in the same sentence as a rule, but when I attended the launch of the new iPad-controlled Smart APP-artment in central London

June 27, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

If you fancy mingling with the Royals this summer, get yourself down to the Coronation Festival in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, which takes place between 11th and 14th July. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, this one-off event is open to the public…

May 24, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

Armed with notepad, pen and comfy flat shoes, this week I trawled the aisles at London’s ExCeL, the venue for this year’s May Design Series, which includes the kbbLDN Show and its partner show Interiors LDN. There was lots to see and plenty of…