Cabinet choices shape how a kitchen looks, feels, and works for years. These are the directions worth considering if you’re planning a serious kitchen project.
Making the most of a small kitchen extension
A small extension can do a lot for a kitchen, but only if the design decisions are made carefully from the outset. Here’s what to think about before you build.
Designing a kitchen that works properly when you love to cook
A kitchen designed around how you actually cook is a different thing entirely from one designed around how it photographs. Here’s what to think about if food is genuinely central to how you use your home.
Beyond shaker: why grooved and beaded cabinet doors are worth considering
Shaker remains a solid choice, but grooved and beaded cabinet styles are gaining ground for good reason. If you’re planning a bespoke kitchen and want something with a little more depth, here’s what’s worth knowing.
When open shelving works in a kitchen, and when it doesn’t
Open shelving is one of those kitchen decisions that looks effortless when it works and becomes a daily frustration when it doesn’t. Getting it right comes down to placement, proportion, and being honest about how you actually use your kitchen.
What makes a kitchen island work – and what makes it fall flat
A kitchen island can be one of the most useful things in a well-designed kitchen, or one of the most frustrating. The difference usually comes down to a handful of decisions made early in the design process.
What to know about natural stone worktops before you commit
Natural stone worktops are a serious investment, and the decisions you make before ordering matter far more than most people realise. This is what an experienced designer would want you to understand first.
Using your kitchen to divide a space without closing it off
In open-plan homes, the kitchen often needs to do more than just function as a cooking space. Here’s how to use cabinetry and layout to define zones without putting up walls.
Using raw and industrial materials in a bespoke kitchen design
Raw materials such as poured concrete, exposed steel, and reclaimed timber are appearing more often in serious kitchen projects. Here is how to use them well without sacrificing practicality.
Designing a kitchen that works properly when you cook seriously
A kitchen designed for serious cooking looks different from one designed around appearances. Here’s what actually matters when you spend real time at the hob.
