The designer: Mark Hassett at Sheraton Interiors The photographer: Chris Snook The story: Sheraton Interiors is a design-led kitchen specialist based in Twickenham. A family-owned business with over 15 years’ experience, it serves clients in and around London, the Home Counties and the South East of England. Designer Q&A: Q) What was your brief from the client? To create a kitchen in a new extension fit for 21st century family life. The open-plan space would incorporate dining and living, a breakfast pantry and an island that would seat five. The client is an interior designer so had a ve ..read more

Every year we excitedly wait to hear what the Dulux Colour of the Year is going to be and 2024 does not disappoint with Sweet Embrace announced as the mood of the moment. This delicate tone is soft and subtle, positive and uplifting and perfect for adding warmth to any room. But what about the kitchen? We’ve got all you need to know on how to use this calming colour as a culinary accent. Dulux Colour of the Year 2024, Sweet Embrace Ruth Lavender, design expert at Benchmarx Kitchens, has some fabulous ideas on how to incorporate this colour as well as similar pink hues into your kitchen space ..read more

Pam Baker, designer at Martin Moore, designed this vibrant and refreshingly colourful kitchen for her clients. They were seeking a new kitchen with superb practicality and colour that suited their modern family lifestyle. New Classic cabinets with a pink island and glass pendant lights created a fun, timeless kitchen. Q: What were the main priorities for your client? As a keen cook, our client wanted modern appliances. They had seen a Wolf range cooker in our showroom, and decided it was a must-have for their kitchen. In terms of appearance, the brief was to replace the tired cherry wood, fit ..read more

The designer: Daniele Brutto at Onestà The photographer: Tim Young The architect: Maro Kallimani The interior designers: Natalie Forbes + Louisa Rix The story: Founded in 2007 as a residential kitchen designer, Onestà has evolved into a multi discipline studio delivering spacial design for the whole home. With an emphasis on bringing together function and style, co-founder Daniele Brutto and the in-house design team combine exquisite Italian materials with inventive design solutions to bring clients’ visions to life through meticulously crafted fitted furniture. Designer Q&A: Q ..read more

This time we’re offering planning advice from Keven Buchanan of Kitchens International, taking a look at some cosy colour schemes and finishing off with a couple of Halloween ideas – it’s not too late to get the pumpkins out … Paul Mavor Photography A NEW DISPLAY AT THE EDINBURGH SHOWROOM, KITCHENS INTERNATIONAL Kevin Buchanan, Design Director, Kitchens International says that anyone looking to invest in a new kitchen should ‘Start at the beginning, solidify your ideas and determine who will use the kitchen, how many people will cook at one time, and how you will use the kitchen. Will it be ..read more

Batch cook a chilli using Cuisinart’s Cook In Now that summer’s over, we’ve had the ‘back to school and uni’ chaos and with Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to make your life easier in the kitchen. Everyone’s so busy these days, it’s important to recognise the need for pausing and taking a breath. Yes, we still need to eat healthily and serve up infinite meals, day in, day out, but there are plenty of simple hacks that can ease us into the hectic festive season and allow us to take the stress out of everyday cooking. Let’s start with these top tips for planning ahead from Cuisinart ..read more

Kitchens by Tom Howley have that defined, perfectly executed look that shows each design project has been carefully and beautifully created. The team combines cutting-edge craftsmanship with beautiful appliances to deliver perfect kitchens each and every time. Design Director Tom Howley talks us through this project that features their Hartford Shaker design. Q: What did your client want to achieve, was there a specific wish-list? With this project, the clients had architect-prepared floor plans for the renovation. I was involved from the initial planning stages, which always helps when plott ..read more

The designers: Gavin Alexander and Darren Taylor at Searle & Taylor The photographer: Paul Craig The story: This open-plan handleless kitchen was designed for an architect, who drew the original plans for the layout as part of a contemporary new-build home project for him and his family. Designer Q&A: Q) Tell us about the property The new house has a very modern design with extensive use of glass throughout. The kitchen itself faces out to the garden with full-height panel doors with black surrounds that slide open entirely to bring the outside in during the summer months. To reflect ..read more

Kitchens have been extremely colourful recently, and we have brought you all sorts of colour combinations, particularly greens and blues. So for September, we thought we had better have a look at simply white (or nearly white) kitchens. White will always be a good choice, it can be dressed up or down with painted walls, colourful tiles and dramatic work surfaces … NEW BUILD KITCHEN FROM BRANDT WITH WHITE QUARTZ WORK SURFACE This timeless white kitchen in a new-build project had to accommodate cooking, dining, relaxing an socialising. The island unit has a Platinum white Quartz top, and Basalt ..read more

This outstanding kitchen is a perfect example of Collaborative Design from Keith Myers and Amanda Smith of The Myers Touch. The house is a brand new build in Berkshire, designed and built by Developers Croft Homes. The Myers Touch created a luxurious kitchen-entertaining space for their clients… The Myers Touch celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2023, and was founded by Keith and Helena Myers. The Winchester-based studio has kitchens from brand partners Copatlife and Eggersmann as well as its own-brand Möbelife and a bespoke kitchen service. The team creates award-winning projects and offers ..read more