Tag: kitchen
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Replacing a kitchen sink: A how-to guide
If your old kitchen sink is looking tired and worn, or you want to add a new contemporary aesthetic to your kitchen, replacing a kitchen sink is the obvious way to make it happen. You can go from old to new in no time at all with the help of this guide. When updating or…
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How to get your kitchen extension ventilation right
If you’re considering building a kitchen extension, you may be wondering if your kitchen extension ventilation needs a different approach to the measures you’d take for a standard kitchen. Perhaps you’re asking if you need different types of ventilation or can you use similar products? Or, if you’re taking an open-plan approach to your kitchen…
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5 kitchen layout mistakes and how to avoid them
Deciding on the best type of kitchen layout for your new cooking space involves a serious amount of consideration. Make fundamental kitchen layout mistakes and you could end up with a cramped space that makes cooking feel a complete and utter chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Get it right and will make the weeks…
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Designing a kitchen for an upside down house layout
If renovating a house has bought to light the opportunity to change the layout – switching the kitchen and reception rooms that are traditionally downstairs to an upstairs location – you may find yourself facing the task of designing a kitchen for an upside down house layout. However, unlike renovating a kitchen, moving a kitchen…
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12 kitchen island sink ideas to inspire your renovation
If you’re designing a kitchen, chances are you’ve debated whether to include a sink on your kitchen island. On one hand, it’s an incredibly practical choice – great for food prep and washing up dishes. On the other, these design features can take up valuable counter space, and let’s be honest, no one wants their…
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Fitting a kitchen sink waste? Follow our DIY step-by-step guide
Fitting a kitchen sink waste is essential, it’s a key part of your kitchen plumbing and something you need to think about when designing a kitchen. Get it wrong and you’ll have water slowly but surely creeping into your kitchen cabinets and under your kitchen floor. Any food blocked in the pipe could also potentially…
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The minimum amount of space required around a kitchen island
A kitchen island is one of the most sought-after features in modern kitchens – a place where meals are prepped, coffee is sipped, and guests naturally gather. But before you start designing a kitchen island there’s one crucial question to ask: do you have enough space for it? While it’s possible to fit an island…
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How to join kitchen worktops to refresh your cooking space
So, you’ve chosen your ideal worktop material and you’re ready to refresh your kitchen with new worktops. Now’s the time to join your worktop sections and fix them securely in-place. Joining kitchen worktops is beyond the average DIYer’s capabilities (and toolkit) – but it’s possible to do at least some of the work yourself. We…
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Replacing a kitchen extractor fan: A how-to DIY guide
We put our kitchen extractor fans through a lot. Or rather, we put a lot through them. Years of fan-powered fume extraction or purification wears out these appliances. As a result, kitchen extractors often need to be replaced within around 7-10 years. There’s plenty to consider when replacing a kitchen extractor fan. You need to…
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15 charming farmhouse kitchen lighting ideas
Whether you’re looking for farmhouse kitchen lighting ideas to use in your farmhouse kitchen ideas, or simply looking to replicate the look and feel of one in your new kitchen, it’s easy to understand why. Warm, cosy and often eclectic there’s something about the feel of a farmhouse that conjures up a homely atmosphere. But,…