If you’re thinking about buying an air fryer, it’s easy to be swayed by the endless PR about the benefits of using them. In reality, there are several factors to consider and as the Guardian article Don’t let Big Air Fryer fool you: six everyday oven cooking hacks neatly points out, many of the benefits… read more
Health & Safety During Home Renovations We understand there’s a natural level of curiosity and excitement about the works we’re undertaking for our clients, but health and safety during home renovations in clients’ homes is an area of genuine concern. Nicholas Hythe is committed to providing safe and healthy workplaces for all its employees, contractors,… read more
With the seemingly inexorable rise in energy prices, initially due to increased demand as fewer lockdowns worldwide drove demand and, most recently, the war in Ukraine affecting supply, it’s time we talked about the benefits of induction cooking versus conventional methods. What is induction cooking? First off, the basics! An induction hob creates a magnetic… read more
With so many kitchen design companies to choose from, picking the right one for you may seem a bit like trusting to luck. So, to help make your decision that little bit easier, here are eight facts we bet you didn’t know about Nicholas Hythe Kitchen Design Studio: When we say we’re proud to be… read more
Choosing a new kitchen is both an exciting, but challenging process. Start by thinking about ‘What to ask yourself when buying a new kitchen?’. And, if you’re looking for guidance, we can help 1. How do you want your new kitchen space to be used? The first of the six questions to ask when buying… read more
Are you looking to DIY install or self-fit your new kitchen, perhaps as a lockdown project? Nicholas Hythe Kitchen Design has supplied hundreds of DIY install self-fit kitchens to homeowners or their designated fitters. So, we know, fitting a new kitchen yourself can be a daunting prospect, even if you’re a confident DIY-er. So, we’re… read more
The pandemic’s changing the way we use our homes Has the pandemic changed the way you need to use your home? Wanting to make more of an under-used room or space? Requests for home offices, studies, hobby rooms or ways to optimise that under-used space, perhaps in the kitchen or under the stairs is becoming… read more
What is the Trading Standards’ Buy with Confidence scheme? Nicholas Hythe is proud to announce that it has been accepted as a member of Trading Standards’ Buy with Confidence scheme. The Buy with Confidence scheme is a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services regarding consumers concerns about ‘rogue traders’. The scheme provides consumers with… read more
As is traditional at this time of year, a number of retailers are advertising their kitchen sales. ’Free this…’, ‘lower price on that’, ‘free fitting…But, are those kitchen sales prices what they seem? Whilst the headline prices they quote may look attractive. But they are designed purely to draw you in before giving the whole… read more
Reconfiguring your home for that new dream kitchen It’s well reported during the pandemic that people have been investing in their biggest asset, their homes. Lockdowns resulting in families spending more time together, has led to the realisation that their homes are no longer as fit for purpose as they once were – and now… read more
