Category: Kitchen Buyers Guide

Diana Stewart presents Luxury, Bespoke Kitchens from Metris Kitchens

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 25, 2010 in Companies, Furniture, Furniture Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, People

Featuring Sky Sports presenter Diana Stewart, this film showcases 6 unique bespoke kitchen designs, each beautifully crafted, and adapting to almost any kitchen with their highly space efficient footprint. Metris provides a luxury range of designer kitchens and accessories from a number of premium kitchen show rooms across the UK

This video shows you how to get the best from the Chef Top on your Britannia Living range cooker

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 25, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Appliances, Cooking & Gadgets, Food & Cooking, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products

If your’e unsure how a Britannia Chef Top works this video will show you how. It gives some easy to follow tips and ideas to help you get the most from your Chef Top.

Blum Intivo Kitchen Components make your kitchen beautiful on the inside

By Melissa Playfair on Nov 25, 2010 in Kitchen Planning, Kitchen Storage

Mainly concerned with the performance and motion of the internal workings of a kitchen, Blum designers have taken kitchen interiors to a new level with the highly popular introduction of Intivo.

Simon Rimmer talks about his passion for Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliances

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 25, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Cooking & Gadgets, Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Buyers Guide, People

Simon Rimmer is the resident chef on BBC2′s Something for the Weekend and is also the face of cooking video website, Eat The Chef. In this video he cooks and talks about the iconic Wolf & Sub Zero brand .

Antony Worrall Thompson talks about his passion for Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliances

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 24, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Appliances, Companies, Featured, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, People

Antony Worrall Thompson talks about his passion for Sub-Zero & Wolf in this video which captures the beauty and functionality of these iconic appliances

Kitchen Design Case Study: Fired Earth’s Moderne kitchen by Charles Smallbone

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 24, 2010 in Companies, Furniture, Furniture Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products

Moderne is Fired Earth’s first fitted kitchen collection and is built around a simple and practical design, which draws on Charles Smallbone expertise in kitchens and offers solutions that work well in both contemporary and traditional homes. Made from beech and oak veneer from sustainable sources, and with a range of painted finishes, the Moderne [...]

In the first of our Podcasts we interview Paul McDowell, UK Manager for DuPont™ and talk about Corian Worktops

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 24, 2010 in Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, Worktop Advice, Worktops

In the first of our Podcasts we went to meet Paul McDowell, MD of MCD Marketing for DuPont™ Corian® to find out about Corian Worktops, their history and versatility and some things to consider when deciding to use Corian

Watch how to oil a wooden worktop with worktop finishing oil for a hardwearing and beautiful finish

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 23, 2010 in Furniture Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, Worktop Advice

This Video by Norfolkoak.com shows the process of oiling a wooden worktop with worktop finishing oil to produce a hardwearing and beautiful finish to a solid oak worktop . .

Kitchen Design Case Study: Classic Cottage Kitchen Gets A Contemporary Makeover

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 23, 2010 in Companies, Furniture, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products

A modern take on the traditional farmhouse kitchen this bespoke design incorporates everything you need for contemporary living. The natural timber gives the room a fresh feel and the handmade cabinets have been carefully planned to maximise on storage space. As with most modern kitchens functionality is key and the room has been designed to [...]

Kitchen Design Case Study: Podesta Design create classic bespoke kitchen in shades of grey

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 23, 2010 in Companies, Furniture, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products

This home underwent a substantial renovation while the owners lived in the property. Podesta was instructed to design a kitchen in the new extension and a cloakroom elsewhere in the house. The brief was quite specific in terms of both colour scheme (tones of grey) and appliances (an Aga and a full height eurocave for [...]

Kitchen Design Case Study: Podesta Design create contemporary bespoke kitchen in Chelsea Apartment

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 23, 2010 in Companies, Furniture, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products

The clients of this Chelsea apartment wanted clean lines and a contemporary feel to their kitchen. The room is open to the dining area and has access to the main hallway, a playroom and the drawing room. The neutral colour scheme has been achieved by using European oak for the units. The horizontal oak veneers [...]

Simon Freer, Country Manager for Amica Appliances, comments on Kitchen Trends for 2011

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 23, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Appliances, Companies, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, People

“In the current economic climate, many are looking for quality appliances which provide a good combination of features, reliability, durability and affordability taking into account ongoing running costs, and the environment continues to be a huge rising concern for both ecological and financial reasons. But today’s consumers are more discerning than ever before”. “The utility [...]

The Kitchen Directory guide to the latest Kitchen Design Trends – Part 2

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 22, 2010 in Companies, Featured, Furniture, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, People

We last published our Design Trends article in the summer and it was so well received we thought it would be worth another round up before Christmas. We love to keep you ahead of the trends and we weren’t to be disappointed as the first press release we received was from Schiffini announcing their new [...]

Amica Appliances Company Profile Video

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 22, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Companies, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products

Amica is one of Europe’s leading appliances manufacturers, the most trusted appliances brand in Poland and increasingly popular in the UK. Amica’s expanding portfolio of freestanding and built-in cooking, cooling, laundry and dishwashing products are feature-rich, addressing the evolving needs of the modern consumer. Every Amica appliance is rated A or above for energy efficiency [...]

Have you ever wondered how your Granite Worktop starts life? This video shows you the process from the Quarry to your Kitchen

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 13, 2010 in Kitchen Buyers Guide, Worktop Advice

This video from Marble Arts of Durham shows the story of how granite kitchen worktops are fabricated. This fascinating film shows the journey from the quarry through to delivery at their factory where the Granite is shaped and polished for your kitchen. www.marbelarts.net

This great video shows you how truly bespoke kitchen manufacturers create hand cut dovetail joints for drawer boxes

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 13, 2010 in Furniture Advice, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide

This video by by John Bullar from Furniture & Cabinet Making magazine Video www.furnituremaking.org shows you how hand cut Dovetail Joints are created. Knowing that a craftsman has created your kitchen furniture is an amazing feeling and helps keep these beautiful skills alive

This ‘Ask a Designer’ video has useful tips & advice on designing a small kitchen

By Gareth Shanahan on Nov 11, 2010 in General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, Kitchen Planning, Kitchen Storage

Although this video is American (produced by kitchens.com) the information, tips and advice are universal and they have some good ideas for maximising space in a small kitchen

A quick guide to Kitchen Layouts, Shapes and Designs in association with Blum

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 27, 2010 in Kitchen Buyers Guide, Kitchen Planning

There are a few standard Kitchen Layouts and shapes that fit most rooms. From a designers view point the best design is one that gives you all the storage you need but uses the least number of cabinets possible to keep the costs under control This quick guide shows you the most common room layouts; [...]

The fundamentals of Dynamic Space®; A guide to Kitchen planning & the Working Triangle in association with Blum

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 27, 2010 in Kitchen Buyers Guide, Kitchen Planning, Kitchen Storage, News & Products

The world’s leading manufacturer of quality furniture fittings, Blum, have developed the most advanced system for planning a working, ergonomic kitchen for modern lifestyles. Having evolved from the original concept of a “working triangle” in the kitchen that was merely a room for food preparation and cooking, Blum have acknowledged that lifestyle trends have moved [...]

We can now create Architectural CAD Kitchen Plans and Designs for Kitchen Consumers and Retailers

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 26, 2010 in Companies, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, Kitchen Planning, News & Products

In our quest to help you navigate the Kitchen Buying process easily we can now create affordable Architectural AutoCad Plans for you. This service is useful to anyone who needs accurate and detailed plans drawn or kitchen designs created perhaps for your Builder, Architect or Fitter. To discuss this service please call us on 020 [...]

What’s the process to get my dream kitchen designed & fitted by John Lewis?

By Melissa Playfair on Oct 25, 2010 in Kitchen Buyers Guide, Kitchen Planning

John Lewis offers a full planning service, which costs £50, this is deducted from a customers estimate once they have accepted their estimate.

Appliances Online Video review of the Bosch KGV24V01 fridge

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 25, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Appliances, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products

Appliances Online have created a series of Video Reviews to help when you are looking to buy new appliances. For more information you can visit their website at www.appliancesonline.co.uk

How do I clean my Ceramic & Induction Hob? This helpful video by Bosch will show you

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 25, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Cooking & Gadgets, Kitchen Buyers Guide, Kitchen Gadgets

You choose your beautiful, elegant hob because of its simplicity but now you have burnt the Spaghetti Bolognaise on it! This useful Video shows how to clean your Ceramic & Induction hob properly and restore its former glory If you found this useful you can order the things you need below;

The perfect finishing touch to your new Breakfast Bar or Kitchen Island; stylish bar stools to complete your kitchen

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 20, 2010 in Furniture, Furniture Advice, General Advice, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, Special Offers & Promotions

Make the coffee, grab the newspaper and settle down to enjoy your beautiful new kitchen from the comfort of your stylish new bar stool (or even better open a nice bottle of wine!). Modern living is very much on the run nowadays so breakfast bars and islands with seating are a great way to use [...]

Your dream kitchen needs your dream bin! The ultimate guide to Refuse & Recycling bins

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 20, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, Special Offers & Promotions

Ok so it may not be this first thing on your shopping list when you think about your new kitchen but don’t forget about finding the right bin! If you are having a new kitchen we love integrated bins, they are functional and superb to use when chopping and prepping; just open the drawer and [...]

Find the perfect lighting for your dream kitchen with our comprehensive guide to kitchen lights

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 20, 2010 in Appliance Advice, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, Special Offers & Promotions

Lighting in your kitchen is the ultimate finishing touch. By creating ‘layers’ of lights you can create a warm and inviting kitchen whether you are working on entertaining. You can find a wide range of lighting here to help you refurbish your existing kitchen and make it the heart of the home

The most comprehensive range of Kitchen Design & Drawing CAD Software

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 19, 2010 in Featured, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, Special Offers & Promotions

We have teamed up with Amazon.co.uk to bring you the most comprehensive range of Cad & Drawing Packages for Kitchen Design. Whether you are a design professional or a keen amateur there is something here for everyone or the perfect gift for the kitchen designer in your life! Just click on the software package of [...]

A quick guide to Expert Advice on planning and designing your new kitchen layout

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 19, 2010 in General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide

Whilst we always recommend using a Professional Kitchen Designer it is always worthwhile having an idea of the type of kitchen you want before they arrive. The better the brief you can create the more helpful your designer can be. It can also be fun!! If you love design and want to try your hand [...]

Video interview with a Clive Christian Kitchen & Furniture designer

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 18, 2010 in Companies, Featured, General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide, News & Products, People

This video interview with the Design Director of Clive Christian gives a fascinating insight to a company which always exudes an air of mystery. Glamour, Opulence and Quality are the watchwords here.

Our new Kitchen Design Advice Service helps you avoid the Rogue Traders

By Gareth Shanahan on Oct 18, 2010 in General Advice, Kitchen Buyers Guide

With over 4,500 companies listed on The Kitchen Directory website we are well placed to help you find a great supplier to work with whether you are looking for replacement doors or a brand new fitted kitchen. We are not (only!) website geeks; we are actually Kitchen Designers in our own right so we have [...]

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