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Tom Howley introduces two limited-edition bold and timeless cabinetry colours

Luxury kitchen company Tom Howley has announced the launch of 2 new limited-edition paint colours – Hazelwood (pictured above) and Sumac (below) – ava...
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Mon 15th Sep 2025

How Tom Howley turned a dated kitchen into a light-filled, open-plan space

When a couple approached the team at Tom Howley in Harrogate to completely reimagine their outdated kitchen, they came up with a plan to turn a series...
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Fri 29th Aug 2025

Tom Howley appoints new managing director to deliver strategic vision

Luxury bespoke kitchen company Tom Howley has announced the appointment of its new MD, Kevin Holmes. Holmes brings a wealth of experience, having prev...
kitchens news

Wed 20th Aug 2025

How Grid Thirteen designed a chic yet practical modern family kitchen

Emily Williams, designer at Grid Thirteen, reveals how she devised an ergonomic and hardworking space that exudes relaxed elegance, but is perfect for...
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Fri 8th Aug 2025

Tom Howley on kitchen colour trends: Why blue is dominating 2025 designs

As homeowners move away from safe neutrals in favour of fun, personality-filled colours, bespoke kitchen specialist Tom Howley shares insight into the...
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Tue 22nd Jul 2025

Why dressing-room design is an add-on that makes sense

Demand for made-to-measure dressing-rooms with statement islands, integrated lighting and floor-to-ceiling open wardrobes is on the up making it an ea...
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Tue 1st Jul 2025

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

Interview: Whitebirk's Steve Allen – Trump’s tariffs don’t bother us

With a growing focus on the US market, the Whitebirk Sink Company – part of Darwen Terracotta – is enjoying great success under the guidance of indust...
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Tue 6th May 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

Kitchen focus – 3 key splashback trends you need to know about now

From bold designs to inviting textures to easy maintenance, the kitchen splashback is playing an increasingly important part in kitchen design. Gail R...
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Mon 31st Mar 2025

See inside Tom Howley's renovated flagship showroom on Wigmore Street

The refreshed Tom Howley showroom offers an inspiring setting to experience the brand’s signature craftsmanship and timeless design, which now expand...
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Thu 13th Mar 2025

Tom Howley – Why breakfast stations are redefining kitchen design

New research by PG Tips has revealed that Brits consume a staggering 53 million cups of tea every day before heading to work – Tom Howley, creative de...
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Tue 25th Feb 2025

Interview: Tim Higham – Not having showrooms has helped us thrive

Tim Higham, the owner of Fulham-based Higham Furniture, tells Tim Wallace about his innovative and highly successful retail strategy. Maybe there’s s...
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Wed 19th Feb 2025

How wellbeing in kitchen design is now a priority for homeowners

Wellness in kitchens covers all aspects of the design from lighting, layout, intelligent storage and quiet appliances, to using natural materials and...
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Mon 17th Feb 2025

Interview: Helen and Phil Lord on Rehome's big John Lewis challenge

Outlet website Rehome’s project to sell nearly 200 ex-display kitchens from John Lewis has been 100% successful – with nothing ending up in landfill –...
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Mon 3rd Feb 2025

Interview: Neil and Sophie Harrold's fresh approach to bathroom retail

Neil and Sophie Harrold, the co-owners of Surbiton-based Simply Bathrooms, believe their combined expertise in high-end interior design and installati...
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Mon 9th Dec 2024

Latest Houzz study finds pets are a priority during home renovations

Findings from the 2024 Houzz UK Pets & the Home Study reveal that more renovating pet owners are adding built-in areas as part of their home upgrades...
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Wed 18th Sep 2024

Tom Howley expands offering with bespoke bedrooms and dressing rooms

Renowned for its kitchen cabinetry, Tom Howley has announced it's now expanding into other areas of the home. Through its ‘other rooms’ offering, the...
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Thu 6th Jun 2024

10 green kitchens – From emerald to olive and everything in between

Earthy and natural, or fresh and invigorating, green in its many guises is proving popular with homeowners when renovating their kitchens – we round u...
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Mon 8th Apr 2024

Higham Furniture owner to run TCS London Marathon in aid of YMCA

Tim Higham, MD and owner of Higham Furniture, has entered to run the TCS London Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 21st April 2024. The owner of th...
kitchens news

Thu 7th Mar 2024

10 curvaceous kitchen islands for a softer scheme that flows

A curved kitchen island often feels more inviting and sociable than a squared one, but it can also enhance the organic flow of a space and bring an ex...
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Mon 26th Feb 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

Interview: Simon Meyrick and Tom Howley on generating lasting success

An expansion into bedroom furniture, more showrooms and even a New York launch in the pipeline – it’s a big year ahead for the Tom Howley brand, MD Si...
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Mon 22nd Jan 2024

10 large walk-in pantries that enhance the kitchen/living environment

A successful walk-in pantry represents the ultimate in luxe storage space, with room to hide away dry goods and the ability to keep the main kitchen c...
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