Do you dare go neon? We have some brilliantly bright kitchen accessories, in our June issue – on sale now.
Don’t just stop at accessories. How about this fluoro-bright kitchen-diner?
If that’s a bit much, we have lots of other colourful accessories to tempt you.
Read more →I’m not a very good, or a very keen cook and I particularly don’t like spending hours in the kitchen when the weather is nice outside. So having a run of folding-sliding doors which I could fling open and let the sun and light in, as I slave over a hot stove, is hugely appealling.
Which is why I couldn’t wait to read the Beautiful ideas for Glass Doors feature in our June issue – on sale now.
There are six pages of inspirational ideas, showing you how to let the outside in. We’ve included
Read more →Do you fancy something a bit different on your kitchen walls? How about a wall of natural bamboo, climbing plants, or glamorous black sequins? All are possible and much more, thanks to the Captured Reality Collection of digitally printed wallpaper murals, from Mr Perswall. The collection features 26 designs that create the illusion of architectural details, industrial finishes and textured surfaces. I particularly like this realistic Brick Wall.
Mr Perswall – Captured Reality Old Brick Wall E020601-0
but perhaps this industrial style Painted Concrete Wall is more your thing?
Mr Perswall – Captured Reality Painted Concrete Wall E020801-6
or you could add natural warmth with an Old Wooden Wall
Mr Perswall – Captured Reality Old Wooden Wall E021001-4
a splash of colour with bright Turquoise Mosaic walls
Mr Perswall – Captured Reality Turquoise Mosaic E020501-8
or add rustic charm to your kitchen diner with White Flake Off Paint walls.
Mr Perswall – Captured Reality White Flake off Paint E021901-8
Do you like the look? We’d love to know what you think.
Sally
Read more →Our fabulous June issue goes on sale today.
This month we have 50 surface solutions for beautifully colour co-ordinated floors, walls, worktops and more. We’ll help you find the perfect sandwich toaster, taps, washing machine and comfy cushions and we have expert advice on built-in ovens, sinks and French-door fridge freezers. Do you dare to go neon? Our Shopping guides will
Read more →I am something of an amateur cook. Amateur in the sense that I have seen many fantastic meals prepared and been taught to emulate them but sadly, in my own kitchen, the results tend to be less spectacular. Success is not raw and not food poisoning. Anything else is a bonus.
Part of the Grand Cuisine sous vide system
Today I have some gorgeous black and white kitchens to tempt you. What do you think of this monochrome kitchen-diner? The light-hearted artwork and cat wall art are a nice touch.
The curvy chairs and the semi-circle worktop soften the look in this monochrome kitchen and make it feel very inviting.
White crockery and black and white family photos stand out against the black feature wall, in this modern, monochrome kitchen
If you don’t fancy a black and white kitchen scheme, how about some black and white kitchen accessories?
Read more →It’s hard to think about heating if you’re looking forward to summer but if you’re fitting a new kitchen, considering how you heat it is vital.
Underfloor heating is a fantastic option but pipes usually need to be fitted as part of a whole floor renovation, while electric mats can be pricey to run. The solution most of us choose is a radiator.
As I discovered when I revamped my home, the choice is huge, ranging from blocky white basic models to sleek designer ones. And that was before I even got into how much heat they produce, which is displayed in btu (British thermal unit).
If only Bisque‘s free iPad app had been around to help me!
Use Bisque’s new app to see products in different colours and finishes
Not only does it show all its radiators in a variety of colours, there’s also a service to send you colour or finish samples at home.
It even has a heat loss calculator, so you can work out how many watts you need, plus suggestions for which radiators work best for that room. Just fill in the size of your room, wall type, windows and any variations.
Getting hot and bothered with btu figures? Try the heat loss calculator
Why not have a go? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment.
You can find more kitchen inspiration on on the Beautiful Kitchens homepage, join in the fun on our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter.
Rachel
Read more →With the rise of open-plan living comes the need to conceal – kitchen appliances behind tambour doors, knife blocks tucked into drawers… but what to do with the TV?
Most hang as featureless black slabs on walls when they’re not on and seeing as increasing numbers of kitchen-diners have one, the question about where to put it becomes more pertinent.
I particularly like this solution, which uses Parapan in Cream White – a sleek hi-gloss acrylic material often seen in kitchens as worktops, doors and splashbacks.
TV meets fishtank… from £6,806
Designed by David Free of Picture House Cabinets, it houses a 52in screen, which lifts up when required, sliding back down when not in use, It’s also available in bespoke sizes and 22 different colours if you’d like it to match your kitchen cabinetry.
Would you have it in your home? Leave us a comment below.
Find more kitchen inspiration on on the Beautiful Kitchens homepage. You can also join in the fun on our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter.
Rachel
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Last year our Top 50 coolest kitchen kit supplement proved so popular, that this time we’ve taken it a step further. The Top 50 kitchen must-haves feature in our May issue, includes lots of fabulous extras, including design innovations, the latest appliances and beautiful accessories. It makes for essential reading.
There was much discussion here, as we decided what to include.
My list of kitchen must-haves and lust-haves, in case you’re wondering, would include getting the lighting just right, with mood and prep
Read more →I must admit, an oh-so-fashionable grey kitchen wouldn’t be my first colour choice. However, a grey scheme can look stunning, as these kitchens prove.
The Georgian-inspired joinery in this classic kitchen has been painted a bold, dark grey.
Soft grey units are teamed with black granite worktops to give this country kitchen a modern edge. The pale wood flooring helps keep the room light.
Stainless-steel accessories and a mirrored-glass splashback help give this kitchen its modern, sleek feel.
Shades of soft grey and white are echoed in classic marble and pale stone, to create this serene scheme.
Don’t fancy a completely grey kitchen? How about adding some grey accessories to your current scheme, instead?
The stunning Wiltshire Dining Chair is upholstered in textured grey linen. Teamed with this solid oak dining table, it would look good in a modern kitchen diner.
I can always find room for another mug or plate, especially when it’s as nice as this lovely chic grey and cream polka dot crockery, from Brissi. The collection includes Jumbo cups and a jug which would look great in my kitchen right now, filled with bright yellow tulips.
Breakfast grey polka dot collection
You can lovingly dry your new spotty crockery with The Lovebirds tea towel. It’s rather tweet!
These stylish cushions would look equally at home on your kitchen chairs, or your garden furniture.
For more beautiful kitchens, in every colour, visit our website.
Sally
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