Designing a kitchen is an exciting but complex task that requires careful planning to ensure a beautiful, functional space. Whether you’re remodelling your kitchen or building one from scratch, knowing the key dos and don’ts can help you avoid common mistakes and maximise your investment. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the essential aspects… read more
Sustainable kitchen design isn’t just a trend—it’s a commitment to creating a healthier home and planet. As more homeowners become aware of the environmental impact of their choices, integrating sustainable practices into kitchen design is increasingly important. From eco-friendly materials to energy-efficient appliances, every decision made during kitchen installation can contribute to a greener lifestyle…. read more
As a kitchen designer at Nicholas Hythe Kitchens, I take immense pride in our unique approach. Great kitchen design is a blend or art and science, and not just about where cabinets, appliances and plumbing best fit, can be squeezed in or suits the designer. In this article, ‘The Art of Great Kitchen Design: What… 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
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
Do it once but do it well There are various levels of product quality to consider when you’re looking for a new kitchen. So, ‘do it once but do it well’ is a phrase never more apt when you’re installing a new one. It’s a maxim we believe in, not just in our design ethos… read more
Are those kitchen sales prices as good as they appear? As we slowly emerge from lockdown a number of the national retailers are advertising their sales.’Free this…’, ‘lower price on that’, ‘free fitting’… Whilst the headline prices they quote may look attractive they are often designed purely to draw you in before giving the unwary… read more
There’s been little to celebrate since COVID-19 began its relentless march across the world. The ever-increasing death toll, the restrictions on what we would previously thought of as our inalienable rights; the right to go where we please when we want and to see who we want; to go to work and provide for our… read more
Will Coronavirus affect the future of kitchen design? What effect will Coronavirus have on the future of kitchen design and the way people use their kitchens if this is the ‘new normal’? Many families will be finding their kitchen under pressure during lockdown and until some semblance of normality returns. Will this ‘new normal’ see… read more
