Investing in kitchen, bathroom and utility room work surfaces and floors can add real value to a home, so it's vital designers help their clients to choose wisely. Durability and good looks are paramount but what needs to be considered and what surfaces tick all the boxes? Here are six ...
Six Tips to Make a Room Appear Bigger and Brighter
Bathrooms and kitchens can come in all shapes and sizes, and the designer’s job can be challenging where space is tight and the light is limited. But with some careful planning, a few practical design tricks and the right products it is possible to make your designs appear bigger and ...
Summer Reading Interior Designers / 2020 Picks
Looking for a new read? Here is a series of books to read selected by 2020 staff. Enjoy! Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works This is A.G. Lafley's guidebook. Shouldn't it be yours as well? Winning CEO A.G. Lafley is now back at the helm of consumer goods giant ...
Six Tips for Splashbacks
Over the years, the splashback has come a long way. There was a time when its purpose was strictly functional. Its purpose was to protect kitchen walls from stains and splashes, and consisted of a tiled area, behind the hob and sink. These days however it is much more about ...
Six Kitchen Wall Decor Tips
When it comes to kitchen design most of the focus goes on the cabinetry, worktops and appliances while the walls can be ignored. But since we tend to see things at eye level first, kitchen wall decor can have a big impact on your design. Here are six kitchen wall ...
Six Tips for Kitchen and Bathroom Flooring
When it comes to finishing touches, your choice of kitchen or bathroom flooring can have a massive impact on the overall design. But there are lots of other aspects other than how it looks that need to be taken in to consideration such as is it resistant to water, does ...
Six Must-Have Kitchen Appliances
Whether it be technological advances in cooking and food preservation or the love of freshly made coffee or perfectly chilled wine, the latest kitchen appliances can easily be included in your kitchen designs to meet your customers’ requirements. Here are six of the latest must-have appliances 1. Hot water tap ...
Six Tips for Your Laundry Room
Utility and laundry rooms are often one of the hardest working rooms in the house so they need to be robust enough to withstand moisture, heat and dirt. Here are six utility and laundry room design ideas to lighten your load. 1. Flooring it Utility rooms and laundry rooms aren’t ...
Six Tips for Adding Accessories to Your Designs
Accessorising the kitchens and bathrooms you design can dramatically impact the look and feel of the space. Get it right, and accessories can bring the room to life—adding character, making it look realistic and giving it that all important 'wow' factor. Here are six tips for adding room accessories: 1. ...