Trends

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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Living Kitchen Fair 2013, Cologne

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This January saw the return of the LivingKitchen Fair to Cologne – an international kitchen event that has become the central trade fair for kitchens, appliances and everything kitcheny in between. Here’s a round-up of what’s new and coming soon to a showroom near you…

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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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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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Keeping up with the Joneses

Suffolk kitchen from Neptune

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We all like to show off a bit, whether it’s because we’ve splashed out on the latest gadget or simply because our little one’s football team has won the premiership, but did you know that it’s this rivalry that is helping to keep kitchen manufacturers in business?

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