North West designer kitchens company, Kitchen Design Centre, has attracted hundreds of consumers with its unique displays in Lancashire and Gr Manchester.
Customers are so impressed with the innovative designs that the company has already sold a number of kitchens based on the displays.
The displays, which have only been in the showrooms for two weeks, are examples of the very latest modern kitchens.
The contemporary kitchens can be viewed in Colne, Manchester and Blackburn. They have been praised by consumers for a number of reasons.
Colne’s kitchen display, for example, is unique in a number of ways.
The bright and simple kitchen has a Pebble Grey handleless cube island area in the middle – and is surrounded by features which make it feel extremely homely.
It has a tall floating bank of inline compact appliances in Sepia Brown Acrylic Gloss and a multifunctional wall panel system. The horizontal grained Grey Acacia wood effect adds an elegant touch.
Simon Thomas, Manager at the Colne store, said: “Less is more. This simple yet highly effective insight has become one of the most important guiding principles of modern kitchen design.”
After viewing the Colne display, one customer said: “The lovely mix of colours and the use of light and space make it feel incredibly homely.”
And there has been an equally fantastic response from consumers who saw the displays in Manchester and Blackburn.
Paul Harrington, Manager at the Manchester store, said: “Customers have already been commenting on the contrast of colour and unique designs.”
Kitchen Design Centre offers bespoke kitchens – both traditional and contemporary.
Over the past 17 years Kitchen Design Centre has gathered a huge portfolio of satisfied customers – a sign of the dedication, commitment and all round talent within the company.
A free kitchen design service is available by applying online or visiting the showrooms.
The showrooms are located in Manchester just off the M60 at junction 22, in Blackburn – positioned on the A666 at Brownhill’s roundabout – and in Colne near the end of the M65.
For more information visit http://www.kitchendesigncentre.com.
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Consumers are overwhelmed by Kitchen Design Centre’s modern displays across the North West
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Noyeks – Kitchen Makeover For Your Home
Monday, April 25th, 2011Cozy standard of home lifestyle nowadays, has put kitchen the heart of the home. The kitchen is a very special place in our house, wherein all the family members gather and have fun. It is the heart and soul of the house actually. More often, when you already have collected all the things to make up your kitchen, the next you desire is to consider renovating this special place of your abode. Actually, it is widely adopted that kitchen trends of today gets concept from the living room. O’Neill, one of top kitchen designers said, “I make every effort to design a kitchen that appears to be more comfortable get-together area of the family rather than being functional”. He does not want to contradict on the usual fondness of everyone, to merely gather in this section of the home where food and snacks is so accessible. He added, try to have an open atmosphere around this place and make it as casual as possible. Have your cabinet in wood like knotty- cherry to give character. It is preferable to have the wood painted with glazing results to give drama to the aura of your place.The right concept for kitchen decors is more similar to the basics in the living room, like having a lamp on every corner. You can also have a freestanding cupboard that provides as fashionable food storage and a camouflage for the microwave. Make these decorations like the lamps and the fabrics appear to be enticing to the eyes, soft and welcoming to all. You really have to make many researches and inquiries if you are planning to make renovations for your kitchen. These moves can help you have a final decision as to what you will suggest to your architect for your kitchen makeover. This is very essential to those homeowners that own an older house that requires improving the exterior and enhancing its amenities as well. Groom well your kitchen area from being dingy to an elegant space by renovating it with a perfect design of your choice. Modern kitchen has new designs available that offers more facilities, practical storage and space compared to the older kitchens that were taken for granted.However, one good spot in the kitchen that needs a makeover is the countertops. Makeover in this particular place can greatly influence the look of your kitchen even without further repairs done. Kitchen countertops, easily worn out after several years of usage therefore, give priority to this place since this is where work takes place in the kitchen. They have variety of materials for your countertops to choose from and can easily be set up in an hour or two. The top for your kitchen counter must be perfectly plan and fashion without mess and worry for your convenience when installed due to the advancement of technology. Another point of attraction in your kitchen is actually the cabinet; this is what kitchen makeover is all about. You can select in accordance to your taste and designs from many available kitchen cabinets of cheaper costs and less work force. Lastly, kitchen flooring need to be changed too because it is prone to abrasion. Years of having the same flooring definitely look unattractive and untidy from food stains. You can try to replace it with linoleum but other homeowners much prefer to use laminate for their kitchen floors however. Its durability makes an edge and is less expensive. Always keep your kitchen immaculately clean and odorless since it is the place, where you prepare and serve food for your guests and family. Having the right kitchen designs and materials to choose can certainly make the best kitchen makeover for your home.
Rational KItchens in Sheffield. The Best Way to improve your home from The Kitchen Store
Friday, February 4th, 2011Here at the kitchen store, Abbeydale road, Sheffield we help many of our customers out with home improvements. We get a lot of property developers who buy a house as a project to improve and sell on for a profit. The best ways to do this is to add on living space. Make the existing space more usable, improve the bathrooms and kitchen. We have many ideas just for the kitchen on our website RationalGB. We help and advice many of these developers in all aspects of property developments. One other important area that developers seem to miss a trick, is the front of the house or the first impression a potential buyer sees, and the garden.
Many many people make mistakes by not paying any attention to the garden, especially if it is a family home. As I said at the start, more living space means more money people are willing to spend. Small extensions or clever extensions do not cost a lot of money. However you do need to do your home work. Is what you are going to spend going to get you the return. With regards to the kitchen, many developers get wide eyed at our Atmos range. Or the Glass Logic Rational Kitchen. You can see the designs here at Rational Kitchens GB. They also want the granite or Corian worktops. But mostly they want to spend a fortune on the kitchen and bathrooms, money that will not get back. We try to steer them in the direction of a Neos kitchen, but not in the glass finish, maybe the urban or a high gloss. The most popular decision seems to be the Arte Kitchen from Rational.Adding a downstairs toilet gets you lots of money back on your investment, and try to sneak an extra showroom in or maybe an en-suit. Some of the more glamorous projects we have been involved in have been when many small rooms have been knocked into one large living space or combined living. Then we can really go to town and use the stunning straight lines available from the Rational Kitchen Range. All of our design work is carried out on our bespoke design software. We produce fantastic designs and they are presented in a virtual 3d model of the building in which the kitchen is going to be installed. We print out full photographic images of what the kitchen is going to look like. This really helps the developer to understand just what he is going to achieve. Our software is that advanced that in some cases, when you compare the computer generated 3d image with a photograph of the finished kitchen, the computer image looks better. I have produced hundreds of designs for clients and carried out hundreds of projects from my kitchen showroom, The Kitchen Store, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield and I look forward to doing hundreds more. If you require any help or information please get in touch via my website, there is a link above and a link below, I hope.. kind regards Eddie Grant.
My name is Eddie Grant and i own The Kitchen Store on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. I have my own website Rational Kitchens which has every kitchen that we sell from rational.
Selecting Kitchen Benchtops
Thursday, January 20th, 2011When you select the kitchen, it is important to find something that will carry the test. The kitchen is the last 10-15 years. The kitchen is a really important part of the home and the well-furnished kitchen is often looked at as the hallmark of your creative ideas, logos, selection and personality. Renovation of the kitchen is therefore extremely important to add a touch of personal and home furnishings. Do you plan to install a new kitchen counter top, or perhaps by replacing your worn out kitchen tops and stainless steel kitchen bench tops one of the many kitchen-makers on the market today, it is certainly something to think about well before.
How is it possible that some of the kitchen material combinations work consistently, while others look like they have been collected together on a whim? Choosing the right balance of colors and materials can be complicated.
A small kitchen does not make a lot of opportunities, or to require a number of different materials, while large kitchens are often required to break one color or material. It’s often a good idea to start with benchtop surface color, because it may prove to be the most expensive part of kitchen (depending on material), and then the other surfaces and the ends to achieve your overall desired outcome.
You need to select the most appropriate bench for the match to top the look and style of the kitchen. Now days a wide range of cuisine available in the tops of different materials and styles of handling all needs. It’s great that there are so many options, but it may also make the choice a little scary!
Before upgrading your kitchen, consider the following points:
Assess the correct size: Try to get the correct size of the area before selecting any kitchen benchtop. Usually the optimum depth for kitchen benchtops slightly from 600 to 900 mm. Make your request, and also the right size, the complete unit, respectively.
In selecting suitable material: Appearance and style really plays an important role to play your choice of kitchen benchtops. However, try to put your likes/dislikes aside for a moment, and consider your requirements, then assess the usability and functionality of the various materials. This allows you to choose the right kitchen benchtop for your needs and save you frustration in the long term. In selecting the best kitchen counter tops, the material functionality will play a significant part is your choice.
Benchtop you choose plays an important role in expanding the overall appearance of your kitchen. Be sure to choose a particular hue and fashion that gives you joy. (You will spend considerable time in the kitchen)
Eco Friendly Kitchen Ideas – Go Green
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010Kitchen is the center place for any family where everyone meets at the evening, have food together, children do their homework etc. Kitchen is most frequently used place in the house. As it is one of the busiest places in the house, this is where most of the energy (electricity) is consumed. According to one survey, energy, lighting, refrigeration and cooking are responsible for almost 50% of a home’s energy consumption. Do not forget to add dishwashers and washing machines to your power eater’s list. Using environmentally friendly cleaning products, recycling and using biodegradable bin liners are just a few ways families are going green in the kitchen. However one of the most important and significant changes many households are making is buying and using energy efficient kitchen appliances.
Here are some of the eco friendly kitchens ideas that can help you save on your energy bills and help make the environment little better:
Refrigerators
Refrigerators consume the most energy only after heating systems. If you are buying a new refrigerator, buy them with Energy Star label (which designates appliances that use 10 to 50 percent less energy than standard models). Also consider buying a refrigerator that fits your requirements, do not buy huge one if you are only 3 members in the family.
Dishwashers and Washing Machines
Buy a water efficient washing machine that can save water and electricity. Use dishwasher and washing machines wisely, only use it when you have full load ready to go.
Waste Disposal machines
They help reduce the physical amount of food waste down to small pieces. You can use compost on your houseplants or garden where worms can compost down the food waste more efficiently.
Kitchen Trash Separators
Look for kitchen recycling bins that allow you to easily separate trash, in terms of paper, food, bottles, plastics, etc.
Energy Saving through Proper Lighting
Generally there are two or three light settings such as general, task lighting, and mood lighting. The kitchen should be designed in such a way that in day time sun light can be used at most of the places which saves energy. Low voltage systems for task and mood lighting are highly appreciated in modern kitchen designs. New age kitchen designers use the concept of skylight that brings natural light in the kitchen and makes the environment pleasant.
Other Energy Saving Kitchen Appliances
Use eco friendly kettles for your regular tea and coffee needs. Consider using new generation ovens that doesn’t require pre-heating.
By purchasing energy efficient appliances you’re not only doing your part to help protect the environment, you’re also helping your pocket and saving a substantial sum on energy costs too. Let’s go green and make this world better place to live!