Dreaming of your very own Come Dine with Me experience? If you’re a social butterfly who loves to have family and friends round, it’s important that your kitchen structure and design are up to the task. So we have some design tips to help you upgrade or completely redo your kitchen and impress your next dinner guests.  Appliances When you are designing the perfect space for entertaining, it is important to choose the right appliances. Guests want to enjoy fresh air and also be able to hear themselves speak, so a quiet extractor hood for your stove is imperative. Dishwashers…

  If you are installing a brand new kitchen or intending to carry out a complete room refurbishment, you have a wonderful opportunity to create a truly personalised space. When creating a new kitchen, you don’t have to put up with inherited problems from old appliances or getting stuck with ineffective layouts. Give good thought to how you use your kitchen and follow our tips for utilising built-in appliances and you will be well on your way to bringing your dream kitchen to life.     How do you use your kitchen? First things first, you should think long and hard…

For those of us living in apartments or smaller homes, it’s all the more important to make the amount of space available work for you. Many people can end up despairing at the amount of square footage open to them, without considering that there are a huge number of clever design solutions which can make a space look and feel bigger. So, to help you make the most of a smaller kitchen, we’ve put together some handy design tips and tricks. Reflective surfaces Reflective surfaces will bounce light about your kitchen space, brightening the room and making it appear larger. When…

  A kitchen can make or break a whole house and so it’s important to get it right. Many kitchens can be deemed ‘good enough’ but a great kitchen will stand out in terms of design aesthetics, superior functionality and smooth ease of use. If you are unsure how to create a wonderful kitchen, or how to identify the features that can truly elevate a kitchen space, read on.     In-built Many factors which contribute to a great kitchen are worked into its very design and layout. To ensure your kitchen is exquisitely practical, you should consider these points right…

For many, it is true that the kitchen is the heart of the home. However, if your amount of kitchen space leaves something to be desired, it can be difficult to create a room which will satisfy your wishes. If structural expansion is not an option, don’t despair, there is still plenty you can do in terms of design to make your space work for you. Layout A poorly laid out kitchen will guarantee less usable space, making any room feel smaller and less user friendly. For a small kitchen, a classic L shaped layout will create plenty of worktop space…

The worktop in a kitchen is a focal point which can influence the style and feel of the whole room. Not only is this feature aesthetically important, it is one of the most regularly used parts of a kitchen, needing to withstand all forms of food preparation and tough cleaning. When choosing a new kitchen worktop, it is, therefore, crucial you choose a material that you really love and that will meet all your culinary requirements. To help you better understand some of the different materials available, we have put together some useful information about popular types of worktop. Natural granite…

Whether you’ve recently moved home, had an extension or simply want a breath of fresh air in your home, a full kitchen redesign could be just the thing you’re looking for. Perhaps the most important aspect of your redesign is the layout you choose, which is why this month we’re going to look at the different kitchen layouts available, advising on the merits of each. One-Wall Kitchens The most basic kitchen layout you could choose is what is known as a one-wall layout. In this design, all of the major components of your kitchen will be found along a single wall…

At Ebberns, we’ve found that the kinds of kitchen people enjoy spending time in are the ones that are personalized, meeting their every needs and tastes. As a feature of your kitchen that not only serves a very important purpose but also takes up a lot of room and visual space in your kitchen, it is critical that the kitchen cabinets you choose are of the highest quality and are made bespoke in order to give you full satisfaction. As a leading provider of bespoke kitchens, our expert team are able to deftly craft and design your kitchen for you personally…

The summer months are the best time of the year for kitchen redesigns and to inject it with some much-needed energy and vibrancy before the drab winter months roll back in. Therefore, in this month’s article we’ll be looking at the most alluring trends in kitchen design in 2016. The Rustic Kitchen The country look has been making a return to kitchens as of late, with more and more homeowners wanting their urban abode to resemble the countryside atmosphere that can seem so far away nowadays. In order to strike the rustic tone in your kitchen design, there are a number…

What are the Types of Boilers? Knowing the different types of boilers, the way they work, and the pros and cons of each type can be a daunting subject for the average joe, but understanding how boilers function and where each type is best suited could make all the difference when thinking about refurbishing your home. To that end, below you’ll find a comprehensive list detailing the three main categories of boilers and their respective advantages and disadvantages to help you make the most of your central heating. Traditional (Regular) Boilers A type of boiler that can still be prevalent in…