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in Choosing lighting, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, SB+ PodcastsEp 21 – What does an interior designer do?
Episode 21: We chat with Stephen Blakely about the role of an interior designer, from working with the architect at the design stage to furniture choice and window treatment. Interior designers charge by the job, e.g. by the square foot as Stephen does to take account of the size of the house, but others may […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On siteThe right materials for your kitchen
Find out what the most common kitchen materials are, how much they cost, how durable they are and how to take care of them. In this article we cover: The most common materials you will find in your journey to kitchen nirvana include wood, MDF, lacquer, wood veneer, laminate, granite, stone, concrete, marble and glass. […] More
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in Advice, Basics, Choosing the kitchen, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On siteKitchen Styles
Your trend and style guide to shopping around for what is arguably the most expensive piece of furniture you will purchase for your home, comparing traditional to contemporary. Kitchen showrooms can be an overwhelming place to be – what style is the right one? Do you choose from the current trends or opt for what […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On siteTailored Kitchen Design
The kitchen is nowadays at the centre of family life but for the self-builder it’s also at the heart of the budget. Here are the basics to design it successfully. It is a truth universally acknowledged – among kitchen designers, anyway – that kitchen planning for new builds should take place before anything is built, […] More
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in Advice, Choosing the kitchen, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On sitePlanning the perfect kitchen
The key to a perfect kitchen isn’t just the ‘triangle’, it’s making sure it will adapt to your changing needs as a family. Roughly every five years your needs as a family will change. As the children grow up and, eventually move out of the house, you’ll see a shift in how living areas are […] More
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