Kitchens

Eco Kitchen – by Faltazi

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:10:40 +0000

Check out this amazing concept Eco Kitchen designed by Faltazi. It has four main functions: waste management, food health, reduce energy consumption, and intelligent storage. Complemented with several modules for distribution, processing and storage of organic solid and liquid wastes, and also built-in dishwasher, steam oven and refrigerators.

The Eco Kitchen named Ekokook from French design house processes in the kitchen all the waste generated in the kitchen, through using three built-in micro-processing plants for recycling organic kitchen waste, reusing water and processing solid materials.

In the Ekokook kitchen all non-organic waste is stored in five separate units for processing glass, paper, plastics, metals and miscellaneous waste. Hand-activated machines break glass, compress cans and bottles, and shred paper into bricks. The onsite processing reduces CO2 generation from recycling trucks, resulting in less noise nuisance and less atmospheric pollution.

Water used in the kitchen to wash dishes and vegetables is recycled into pitchers via a particle filter and can then be used to water the kitchen herbs and plants. The designers estimate more than 15 litres (4 US gallons) of water will be saved every day – the equivalent of what is needed to run a standard dishwasher load.

An earthworm composter breaks down all the organic waste generated in the kitchen. The Ekokook system uses a sealed, rotating drum worm-composter container for processing kitchen scraps. The worm composter will process the waste into compost within three months. The compost can then be mixed with water to create a fertilizer to water both indoor and outdoor plants.

Incredible stuff – so will the Eco Kitchen by Faltazi be the kitchen of the future?

William Ball – In Administration

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:48:50 +0000

For more than 45 years William Ball has built a reputation for manufacturing quality fitted Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Studies and Open Plan Living, but in the last few years it has been feeling the effects of the changes in the UK economy and sadly the company is now in adminstration.

As a result we have removed the range of William Ball kitchens from our website.

For lots of other kitchen ideas check out the Kitchen Styles gallery.

Designer Kitchen Chairs

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:02:58 +0000

Check out these designer kitchen chairs, they will give a real style statement in your kitchen.

Dan-Form is among the worlds leading manufacture of bentwood chairs. Their key focus is to provide you with beautiful designs, comfort and affordable prices. Dan Form products are designed by Danish designers, and they add many new and interesting items to their range every year. Shown here comfortable kitchen chair available in striped fabric with melamine – where to buy chair.

This stunning designer kitchen chair is created with great curves and will turn heads in any setting. It features a padded seat and backrest, which sit on a steel frame that is very contemporary. The seat and backrest are upholstered in faux leather and available in a choice of stylish colours- where to buy chair.

Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs by Philippe Stark. Classic lines and a rounded backrest show the historical origins of this designer chair, whilst its robust form is made from polycarbonate in bright colours. Scratch and weather resistant, this comfortable chair offers versatility and a unique design – Where to buy chair

The Jam Dining Chair by Calligaris, a contemporary chair that lends itself to dinning. Jam has been produced in a single injection mould process with chrome legs and a two-tone polypropylene shell. Made in Italy. Available in clear/white, red/white, orange/white, blue/white and green/white and coffee/white. – Where to buy chair

The Fly Dining Chair combines chrome and leather, two materials, put together instantly create a design classic that defy passing trends. Remarkable in its simplicity – Where to buy chair

Buying designer kitchen chairs can be a real investment, as not only do they look great these chairs will last a lifetime.

Designing a Kitchen

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:48:44 +0000

Designing a kitchen can be hard work and as the kitchen is now the heart of the home, ensuring your kitchen design works for your family’s needs is critical. Money spent in the kitchen can be a great investment and if you are planning to sell your home, the kitchen is the number one improvement that prospective buyers look for.

So, remember that making wise kitchen design decisions can influence the resale value of a home.

Whatever your level of culinary skill or interest, the kitchen design must work well, which means that it needs careful planning so that the kitchen design works. Therefore we have put together guidance to help designing a kitchen.

Where do I start designing a kitchen?

There is lots to consider in when designing a kitchen and time spent on the kitchen design will reap rewards.

If you have an existing kitchen start by assessing your current space, measuring up and making an accurate floor plan. When designing a kitchen it’s important to note the position of existing power points, pipes in and out, windows and doors. Check out the state of existing units, worktops etc.

Next you need to decide if you want to completely redesign your kitchen or could you make kitchen design easy by just rework or revamp existing units, work tops, tiling or flooring?

Kitchen cabinets	If the carcases are in good condition and you are happy with the layout of your existing design, new unit doors are a good option. If they are not worth saving then you will need to look at installing a whole new kitchen.
Handles	New handles can also make a difference to a kitchen and can update it in an instant. Remember to consider where the screw holes are in your existing units!
Tiles	Did you know that you can revive your grout? There are special pens to do this. You can also paint your tiles (although I have tried this and the end result was not amazing!).
Walls	A quick coat of paint will spruce up your kitchen and make it feel fresher and cleaner. Remember to use kitchen paint so you can wipe off any sticky paw prints.
Flooring	This is one part of the kitchen that takes a hammering on a daily basis, however sometimes all you need is some good cleaner, a scrubbing brush and a bit of elbow grease. Vinyl can be bought off the roll and can even be laid by someone with a sharp knife - although if you get the professionals in it will be a better finish.

Decided you want a complete refurb then you need to consider the following when designing a kitchen:

What do you like and dislike about your existing kitchen?

What kitchen style do you want to create?

Who is using the kitchen and how will you use the room?

What kitchen appliances do you want to include?

Will you keep the current layout of your kitchen?

What wall coverings will you use?

What type of floor covering will you choose?

What are your lighting requirements?

There’s a lot to consider but there is also lots of help available right here on new kitchen ideasto help design your perfect kitchen.

A big decision is to determine the style or look you want for the overall kitchen design. Check out our fantastic kitchen gallery for 100′s of kitchen design ideas:

Character Kitchens | Modern Kitchens | Classic Kitchens

Designing a kitchen although challenging can be a lot of fun and it will be worth all the planning to get that fantastic new kitchen you have dreamed of!

Black Washing Machine

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:47:32 +0000

This Black Washing Machine by Bosch, is not just a sleek looking washing machine its also Energy Efficient with an ‘A’ Energy Rating.

Currently on offer at Bennetts Electrical – makes it a cracking deal now Only £399 giving you a saving of £130. I checked out a few other websites for some price comparison:

Bosch Black Washing Machine – £479.99 (electricshop.com)
Bosch Black Washing Machine - £483.00 (Sainsbury’s)
Bosch Black Washing Machine – £464.90 (Laskys.com )
Bosch Black Washing Machine – £399 (Bennetts)

Bosch WAE2446BUK Features:

1200 spin, black washing machine with 6kg load capacity
Revolutions per Minute: 1200
Maximum Loading Capacity in kg: 6
Energy Efficiency: A
Start Delay Option: Yes
Display of Remaining Time: Yes
Wash Efficiency: A
Spin Efficiency: B
Height in cm: 85
Width in cm: 60
Depth in cm: 60
Energy Savings Trust Feature: No
Energy Consumption in kWh (60° C): 1
Water Consumption in Litres (60° C): 45
Water Control System: No
Tube Material: Stainless Steel
Freestanding with Decor Door: No
Type of Loading: Front Loading
Drying Function: No
Integrated: No
Construction: Freestanding

This black washing machine, also boast a wash and shower system for optimum washing results. Water enters the drum from three sides for quick and effective distribution. During the cycle specially designed paddles scoop up the water gently bathing the wash load, ensuring gentle washing and optimum usage of the water in the drum.

Take advantage of this great Black Washing Machine deal at Bennetts Electrical now.

Kitchen Photos

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:25:36 +0000

Working out the kind of kitchen style you want is a fun but time consuming process, normally spent browsing the internet and magazines for kitchen photos inspiration. The new kitchen ideas website is here to help, with 100′s of kitchen photos of all shapes, sizes and budgets.

Check out this Cream Kitchen by Kitchens Direct:

Or how about this inspired, Modern Ivory Kitchen from Wickes:

Or maybe you are looking for something to make more of a statement, like this Dark Red Kitchen from Wickes.

For hundreds more kitchen photos, browse our online gallery of kitchen photos to inspire:

Character Kitchens | Modern Kitchens | Classic Kitchens

and if you need some more kitchen photos inspiration or looking for some advice then get in touch.

Which Tumble Dryer

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:05:16 +0000

If you are planning on buying a tumble dryer there are a number of things to consider when choosing which tumble dryer. Interestingly though the numbers of people buying tumble dryers are on the decrease. Environmental and financial concerns mean that consumers are now opting for the more traditional drying option – pegs are back!

In 2007 Asda said that it had sold 1.6 million pegs in the first five months of the year. That’s an increase of over 1,200 per cent on the same period last year.

When buying a tumble dryer first step is to consider positioning. Most tumble dryers have vents leading from them which need to be fitted to a permanent vent outside, or at least a hose which is hung out of the window. These days condenser tumble dryers can be bought which removes the need for a vent pipe, however they are usually a little more expensive.

Full size family tumble driers usually have a capacity for about 13lbs or 6kg of washing. Smaller versions can be bought which suits people who do not wish to dry whole loads of washing.

A tumble dryer’s operation is usually timed by turning a dial to the length of time you believe it will take to dry your clothes, however sensor models are available which sense how dry your clothes are and keep going until they are finished.

Energy labels can also help you to make the right choice about which tumble dryer to buy. As one of the most energy consuming applicaces, it really is an important check to make when choosing which tumble dryer.

The ‘A-G’ indicators are similar to the main energy efficiency ratings and are based on European standards: ‘A’ is the best performance and ‘G’ the worst. Using models with an appliance efficiency rating of ‘A’ for both energy efficiency and performance, will save you the most money – as well as being the best for the environment.

If you are struggling for space you can opt for multi washing appliances (tumble dryers and washing machines in one). Top tip when choosing which tumble dryer, remember check out noise levels, washing appliances with a decibel rating of 41b is about the same as quiet talking.

Kitchen Triangle Rule

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:14:11 +0000

Determining your kitchen layout is critical, to making your kitchen work as well as it can. Since the 1950s kitchen layout has worked around the kitchen triangle rule.

What is the kitchen triangle rule?

When designing a kitchen layout, traditionally people talked about the kitchen triangle rule, described as an imaginary straight line drawn from the centre of the sink, to the centre of the cooker top, to the centre of the fridge and finally back to the sink. Getting these units as close together as possible is said to make your kitchen more user friendly:

However in many households, two or more people now share the cooking. Kitchens are growing in size and tend to feature more than three workspaces; therefore the regular kitchen work triangle isn’t always practical.

So now people are talking about kitchen layouts in terms of “zones”. When kitchen space planning, think of a kitchen’s functions and work these into zones in your plan. Food preparation, cooking, serving and washing-up are the four main jobs all kitchens need to fulfil. A kitchen layout with two work triangles (linking the zones) can maintain and direct traffic flow while keeping the cooks from being in each other’s way.

The kitchen work triangle is a helpful tool, don’t let it inhibit you from thinking outside the triangle when it comes to planning your kitchen kitchen layout.

Modern Amberley Kitchen

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:55:38 +0000

Sometimes what you need from your modern kitchen is simplicity and flexibility but not at the expense of good looks and style. Which is where Amberley wins. It’s a timeless family kitchen with a compelling combination of textures and style that add real depth and warmth.