Kitchen
Bring your kitchen bang up to date with some monochrome magic
As ever, interior trends follow hot on the heels of fashion and this year is no exception. 2008 saw monochrome taking to the catwalk once again and now, a matter of months later, that classic combo of black and white is back in the shops and heading for our homes.
Have yourself an eco-nomical Christmas
With the excitement of the festive period also comes the worry of running out of essential supplies and the added expense this time of year brings. Luckily help is at hand - Whirlpool is launching its four-strong range of A+ rated chest freezers with extra low running costs, which means you can store all the food you need for Christmas, whilst helping the environment and saving you cash at the same time.
New apartments get top treatment from kitchen supplier
A leading national timber firm is supplying top class kitchens for a group of restored residential buildings in a newly regenerated area of Bradford. The former textile warehouse at Little Germany in Bradford, is currently being converted into modern loft apartments, hosting studio, one and two bedroom living spaces.
All change in the kitchen
With slower property markets and rising mortgage rates many homeowners are turning to makeovers as an alternative to selling their property.
Graduate designs high-tech tea towel
Graduating Product & Furniture Design student Paul Oxley has invented a device he calls the electronic tea towel to boost kitchen hygiene. Paul, who graduates from De Montfort University in Leicester next week (14 July), with a first class honours degree, has developed the idea for a high-tech replacement for kitchen cloths.
The creme de la crema
Versatility is one of the trends building huge momentum in the kitchen with designers and consumers alike rethinking the traditional ways of handling appliances. Appliance types, options and combinations have evolved to allow for more diverse and personalised options.
Reviews reveal dodgy product designs
An egg tray that only holds five eggs and a dishwasher that doesn't wash standard size plates are among a list of badly-designed household appliances currently on sale in the high street.
Eco chic organic accessories for your home
If you want to do your bit for the planet and accessorise your home in style, then take a look at the latest eco chic Organics range from Addis. Consisting of everything you need to indulge your inner domestic goddess you can make a real style statement while being ethical.
Liebherr win "Kitchen Innovation of the Year 2007"
The winners have been announced for the 2007, Kitchen Innovation of the Year awards, and Liebherr has triumphed. The awards put on jointly by The German Federal Ministry of Economics & Technology, and the “Better Living” initiative, heighten consumer awareness of innovation and quality.
The white lines
Kitchen specialist Caple has introduced the latest in its contemporary kitchen collection - Nexus White. Geometric and streamlined in design, Nexus White immediately defines the contemporary living space.
The next generation in food preparation
Offering the next generation in food preparation, the new Krups Prep Expert range – designed by Konstantin Grcic, uses advanced technology for the greatest precision required in food preparation.
Colour your kitchen
Inspired by 70s TV Classic ‘The Good Life’, these timeless pots from Jamie Oliver's new Cast Iron At Home Range for Tefal are great for winter recipes. The Cast Iron material is great for retaining heat longer than other cooking materials, making the range ideal for stewing and slow cooking family favourites like chicken casserole or a rich meaty chilli for friends.
Get a head start on your spring cleaning
Spring is the time of year when we don the marigolds and clear out the cupboards to mark the end of the dreary winter months. As the sun starts to shine, Spring rays reveal dirty marks on worktop surfaces and kitchen appliances, so it’s important that your kitchen glistens with it.
Easter dining with Virgin Vie At Home
Looking for a simple yet modern dinner set for a cosy Easter lunch? Virgin Vie At Home has the answer. The crisp white Aspen is more than just an ordinary dinner service. The 12-piece set has an unique elliptical design, giving it an off-curve silhouette. The set consists of 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates and 4 soup plates.
Storage solutions – Recycling
Keeping its finger on the eco pulse, German kitchen manufacturer Schüller provides recycling solutions to aid the ever growing issues arising from kitchen waste and how it is distributed and discarded.