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How To Maximize Space In A Small Kitchen

 How To Maximize Space In A Small Kitchen

Here are some great tips on how to maximize the space in a small kitchen, courtesy of Debbie Bowden, designer Barnes of Ashburton.

Bespoke is best! The beauty of commissioning a bespoke kitchen is that the cabinetry is made with your kitchen size in mind. Every centimetre is resourcefully utilised to create efficient work-space and storage. Worktops can be reduced in depth, cabinets scaled down in size. Everything is possible, as every component is made to measure. However, bespoke needn’t mean expensive with prices starting from £15000. Pull out “Magic Corners” with a soft close mechanism provide an ideal corner storage system. These prevent food items, or hard to reach crockery languishing at the back of cupboards. Recycling is still important in a small space. Discrete, pull out bins with compartments for sorting compost, glass and plastics, can be integrated into a kitchen, however small. Choose appliances to make the most of the space available – a ¾ size dishwasher for example, or a multifunction oven. Create the illusion of space by not fitting wall cabinets. The owner of the kitchen featured, requested a traditional, hand-painted kitchen, with a relaxed feel. But for more of a contemporary, sleek look, consider handle-less kitchens. Create the illusion of space with light-reflective paint, or hi-gloss finishes. And if you can accommodate a central island, scale it down and create a sociable place for guests to perch.

For more information about the Barnes of Ashburton’s bespoke kitchen solutions, please visit the website.
Tel: (01364) 653613

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The Latest Strato Collection For 2011

 The Latest Strato Collection For 2011

Alternative Plans’ introduction of Strato’s new generation Strato 2011 Collection, expresses their supreme appreciation of the ‘one block’ kitchen design, flowing effortlessly between one material and another; combining Bolivar Wood with Strato-stone, steel and mirror glass: The working area is defined vertically by a glass wall and horizontally by a steel lighting raft illuminated with LEDs. The working island is balanced between sculpture and architecture, visualized as a monolith, utterly pure and sophisticated. Designed by Marco Gorini and built in his factory in the Lombardy region of Italy, only 300 Strato kitchens are produced each year. Each one is designed and built to order as a complete one off, combining advanced manufacturing techniques and long-established cabinet making skills, which are the Gorini family’s heritage.

Strato describe themselves as “for those who run away from the ordinary”.

For Alternative Plans – who have never been ordinary – it brings the prospect of offering haute-couture concept works, to clients seeking the ultimate kitchen.

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Sofa & Home Follows Citrus Trend For Summer

 Sofa & Home Follows Citrus Trend For Summer

The UK online furniture specialists, Sofa & Home is taking up the citrus interiors style, with an invigorating collection of vibrant and contemporary furniture designs, to convey the warmth of summer ambience in the home.

Bright, lively colours are synonymous with summer. -  sunshine yellows, lime greens, and sharp oranges, never fail to stir up the feeling of summer in the home.
 
The gloriously bright and juicy colours of the Lavina Bar Stools in our picture and Lodovico Chairs, fill the kitchen with a summery atmosphere; and will guarantee a brighter outlook at breakfast and for the day ahead.
 
Julian Thompson, co-founder of Sofa & Home and a furniture designer for over 30 years says,
“Using citrus tones in the home provides the perception of space and a fresh, airy ambience.  Greens, yellows, oranges work exceptionally well in smaller spaces that don’t get a great deal of sunlight.  
Bright colours can also influence your mood and outlook; creating a sunnier disposition.”
 
Visit  the website for further information on the Sofa & Home citrus range of kitchen furniture. 

Stockist:   (01652) 650942

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New Eco-Wood Kitchen Collection Launched

 New Eco-Wood Kitchen Collection Launched

Kütchenhaus, the leading German kitchen makers have launched their first eco-wood kitchen collection named ‘Elegance’.

Available in a choice of Walnut or Oak, the Elegance collection is already a great success with customers, since it is made of 100% sustainable forestry.

Kütchenhaus, were the first kitchen company in the world to be accredited by the PEFC (Programmes for the Endorsement of Forestry Certification Schemes) several years ago.

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Timeless, Elegant and Practical Kitchen Furniture

 Timeless, Elegant and Practical Kitchen Furniture

The Kitchen Dresser Company is a family-run business, specialising in the design and construction of fine kitchen furniture using only the highest quality materials and traditional cabinet-making skills.

In the beginning the company set out to create the perfect dresser and since then the collections have developed to include a wide range of truly bespoke, made-to- measure pieces.

Every piece is unique, timeless, elegant and practical, made by hand in England within long-established Victorian workshops in the heart of the Staffordshire potteries.

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A ‘Contemporary Traditional Pantry’ From Chalon & Norcool

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Chalon Handmade Kitchens have announced that they have started to work with Norcool, the Norwegian appliance manufacturer.

As a result of this association a Norcool Pantry Unit has been installed in Chalon’s latest showroom in Knutsford, Cheshire.

As a ‘modern take on a traditional pantry,’ Chalon has integrated this appliance into their award-winning kitchen cabinetry.

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Kitchen Styling Tips For Cool Kitchens

Kitchen Styling Tips For Cool Kitchens

The popularity of clean lines achieved with sleek wide white slab doors, as featured on Betta Living’s new Dallas range (shown here), is showing no sign of slowing, as this key kitchen trend finds new ways to stay ahead in the fashion stakes.

Simple yet striking styling touches and use of colour, can turn a plain white kitchen into a design statement and make it extremely en-vogue for 2011:

Wide Drawer Base Units
Apart from being practical, the wide drawer base units deliver a designer look, enhanced by sleek curved stainless steel handles.

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IKEA Makes The Buying A Kitchen Process Easy

 IKEA Makes The Buying A Kitchen Process Easy

Buying a kitchen is a big investment and for many people it can be a daunting prospect. Some people like to take on the entire project themselves, while others require help through the whole process.

That’s why IKEA is making the process of buying a kitchen easy for all customers, by offering a choice of services, depending on the amount of help needed!

From in-home planning, installation to delivery, IKEA offers all the services you may require, to help you achieve that kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.

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The Most Durable Painted Kitchens Available

The Most Durable Painted Kitchens Available

John Lewis of Hungerford have done it! Their painted kitchen cabinetry is now officially the hardest wearing in the kitchen world, and the Gloss and Satin Eggshell finishes have been awarded the highest rating available, by SATRA Technology Centre, certifying the kitchens for ‘severe usage’.

All painted cabinetry is now resistant to wet and dry heat and marking by liquids, oils and solvents. As specialists in painted kitchens, this is one of the highest possible accolades

“We have worked extremely hard over the years to perfect our formula and thrilled that we’ve been able to achieve it” says Jon Rosby, MD of John Lewis of Hungerford.”

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Smallbone of Devizes Collaborates With William Yeoward

Smallbone of Devizes Collaborates With William Yeoward

The iconic name in kitchens, Smallbone of Devizes is a leading ambassador for British craftsmanship.

Last year, working with Nina Campbell, it launched its first ‘Smallbone Designer Collaboration’, creating a new showcase for Britain’s craft and design skills.

This initiative sees an ongoing series of collaborations between Smallbone and leading British designers.

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