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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The future’s bright…

The Smart APP-artment is Cornflake’s stunning, designer-styled experience centre, where invited clients can road test the very latest technology.

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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

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A Royal affair…

Stoneham will be celebrating its 150th anniversary

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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…

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Finding inspiration at #kbbLDN

The caple two-in-one Sense Premium C895iWH induction and wok hob

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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…

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Choose your colour carefully…

SieMatic’s S3 kitchen

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Adding a splash of colour to your home is a great way to personalise your pad and as more of us continue to improve rather than move, it’s a trend that’s definitely on the up. Kitchens of course, offer infinite opportunities for making a statement…

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Tile Style

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With many of us still favouring white and neutral kitchens, one way to add a burst of colour or texture is with tiles – whether it’s a glossy striped splashback or an intricate design underfoot, it’s an easier & less permanent way of bringing pizzazz into the room

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Utility Chic

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One of the biggest trends to come out of January’s Maison et Objet fair in Paris is the utilitarian look, which works especially well in kitchens. Think monochrome appliances, stainless steel worktops & sinks, bare brick walls, reclaimed wooden flooring…

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