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Why pale kitchens are appealing to homeowners after a 'new neutral'

White kitchens are back in vogue with consumers wanting to create elegant, calming spaces designed with longevity in mind – Sally Smith talks to the e...
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Tue 3rd Jun 2025

10 stunning painted kitchen designs that exude timeless elegance

There's nothing quite like a painted kitchen when it comes to achieving a classic aesthetic, and one that can be tailored to a client's specific colou...
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Tue 29th Apr 2025

10 statement kitchen islands for the ultimate showstopping design

The central kitchen island enjoys a natural gravitational pull – it's where members of a household come together to cook, eat and entertain, and it's...
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Mon 17th Mar 2025

10 epic statement larders for an elegant but functional kitchen design

While larders can discreetly house a wealth of kitchen paraphernalia, they've also become a bit of a status symbol – we round up 10 beautiful examples...
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Fri 25th Oct 2024

Interview: Simon Taylor – My key to a successful apprenticeship scheme

Rather than train apprentices in-house, Aylesbury-based bespoke furniture maker Simon Taylor is reaping the benefits of a 3-year partnership with Ryco...
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Thu 10th Oct 2024

Kitchen focus – Why integrated seating is a growing design trend

Comfy, cosy and ideal in compact as well as more spacious kitchens, banquette seating is proving a winning choice with consumers – Nicola Hanley looks...
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Wed 24th Jan 2024

How discreet extraction has made space for statement kitchen lighting

The rise of downdraft extraction and vented hobs is giving designers more scope to get creative with kitchen lighting – Nicola Hanley investigates thi...
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Mon 20th Nov 2023

Roper Rhodes unveils brand-new luxury bathing collection

Roper Rhodes has announced the launch of its new range of luxury baths, marking the brand's first category launch since 2007. The new collection is sa...
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Wed 9th Aug 2023

10 contemporary kitchens that work perfectly in a period setting

Not everything has to be 'in keeping' – in fact, sometimes design works better when it isn't. Angelica Hedges rounds up 10 stunning contemporary kitch...
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Tue 4th Apr 2023

10 incredible kitchen designs that embrace metallic elements

Incorporating gleaming metallics into a scheme can add warmth, luxe and character – Angelica Hedges rounds up 10 stunning designs that use metallic fi...
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Thu 12th Jan 2023

Luxury bathrooms: How can designers ensure they hit the mark?

With many people still spending much more time in their homes than before, it’s no surprise that the bathroom has now become a higher priority space....
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Tue 29th Nov 2022

How Simon Taylor Furniture created a dream bedroom for stylish clients

Tony Lister, senior designer for Simon Taylor Furniture, reveals how he created a perfect bedroom scheme with plenty of hardworking storage to keep th...
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Thu 20th Oct 2022

Front of house – Relocating the kitchen in a period property

From maximising natural light to making use of a larger room, there are plenty of reasons why many owners of period houses are choosing to break with...
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Mon 5th Sep 2022

How Simon Taylor Furniture created a classic kitchen for a new build

Tony Lister, senior designer at Simon Taylor Furniture, reveals how the company created a timeless design with traditional overtones and modern conven...
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Wed 27th Jul 2022

How the latest office furniture can blend into spaces in the home

With working from home driving demand for office furniture, designers are creating flexible office spaces that fit seamlessly within kitchens, bedroom...
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Tue 14th Jun 2022

Interview: Simon Taylor on how he's navigating the challenges of today

Buckinghamshire-based Simon Taylor Furniture prides itself on its ‘truly bespoke’ offering. MD Simon Taylor tells Tim Wallace how the business is fari...
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Wed 25th May 2022

The rise in entertaining at home sparks demand for built-in bars

Although consumers’ love of entertaining at home was born out of necessity over recent times, it continues to be a popular alternative to going out fo...
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Mon 18th Oct 2021

How consumers stocking up on supplies have embraced the walk-in pantry

Taking pressure off the main kitchen, a walk-in pantry proved a godsend in lockdown offering endless possibilities in terms of food storage and organi...
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Thu 19th Aug 2021

Shaker: The continuing evolution of the style that suits all schemes

While Shaker furniture was originally designed by the Shaker religious colonies founded in America in the last quarter of the 18th century, it is an e...
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Mon 2nd Nov 2020

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