May 28, 2015By Hayley Gilbert

Earlier this month, Grand Designs Live returned to London’s ExCel and there was plenty to see within the KBB sector. It was a fantastic opportunity to view the latest appliances, kitchen furniture and worktop solutions up close and personal. Here are some of my favourites…

April 27, 2015By Hayley Gilbert

This month there are plenty of great new appliances and gadgets that have caught my eye… SIMPLEHUMAN I honestly didn’t think it was possible to fall in love with a humble kitchen bin but my new simplehuman sensor bin is the business! Not only does it look stunning in fingerprint-proof steel but it’s so hygienic […]

October 28, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

Each year, Electrolux hosts a global design competition, where students are asked to submit original concepts based on a particular theme. This year that theme is Creating Healthy Homes and the six finalists have just been announced from an impressive 1,700 entries.

September 26, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

If you made it to the London show in May, you’ll know that Grand Designs Live is one of the most inspiring & ground-breaking exhibitions on the annual design calendar, so it’s great news that it’s returning for an extra day this October and will run for four days from 9th to 12th at Birmingham’s NEC.

July 28, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

When planning a dream kitchen, it’s all too easy to overlook one of most important elements – the extraction. There are so many things to think about, from cabinets and worktops to appliances, sink, tap, tiles, splashback, flooring, heating and storage, that when it comes to selecting a cooker hood…

December 31, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

Our thoughts may be preoccupied by the new year celebrations right now but if you’re planning to invest in a new kitchen come the New Year, or you know someone who is, here’s what trends are coming through for 2014…