Home design and renovation

Whatever its size, the kitchen is the most hardworking room in the house. Cooking, entertaining, and relaxing: the kitchen will continue to integrate in form and function with the rest of your home in 2017. Here are ten kitchen trends to keep an eye on. The storage wall The floor to ceiling storage hub is expected to be a key trend for kitchens during the coming year. The perfect way to hide clutter and create more usable space, high-quality and hard-working storage will create a wow factor in any kitchen. Seamless modernity Matte finishes, mixed materials, industrial design accents and touch catch doors will all contribute to the new seamless modernity. Sleek and contemporary, worktops are clutter free and storage like hidden internal drawers is maximised. A new twist on traditional The Shaker style kitchen will continue to be popular as a design choice, but the trend towards pared down looks will also impact on the more traditional kitchen. Gone are ornate mouldings and chunky pro...

During the last few years, the minimalistic design has greatly prevailed in the common household as a stylish, elegant and functional home solution. The absence of clutter, unnecessary pieces and decorations is the primary characteristic of this popular style with the focus being solely on the most essential household objects. This type of setting makes the household quite convenient for use, but also to maintain. Certain individuals have become increasingly fond of implementing this design into the kitchen, as an effective solution for creating a workable kitchen station with little to no effort. Of course, in order to design such a space and achieve the desired look is only possible if you learn what appliances, gadgets and objects your kitchen actually needs. Start with the Basics If you spend a certain amount of time watching infomercials, soon you’ll start to think that your kitchen needs a mini donut factory and a slushy maker. If you really want to make your kitchen workable and...

When it comes to kitchen designs, many people opt for both hardwood cabinets and hardwood floors within the space. Both cabinets and flooring come in many different shades, wood species, and styles, giving you nearly endless combinations to create the kitchen of your dreams. With all these options, however, can also come the possibility of picking two woods that don’t coordinate or that compete with one another in the space. There are many ways that you can avoid this happening, however, whether your kitchen is contemporary or country in style. Start with Your Cabinetry When you walk into your kitchen, the first thing you see is usually the cabinetry. With your upper cabinets hung right at eye-level, and both uppers and lowers running the perimeter of the room, your cabinetry takes up a lot of very visible real estate in the kitchen. Because of this, you want your cabinetry to set the tone for the rest of the kitchen design. This means choosing a style and finish for the doors that wil...

The kitchen is the heart of family life. It’s where meals are prepared, food is enjoyed – and a lot of socialising takes place! If you’re thinking of a re-fitting your kitchen, it may be tempting to opt for a one-size-fits- all approach, at a cheaper rate. However, it is often more beneficial to invest in a high-quality fitted kitchen. With the help of DM Design, a leading Glasgow kitchen supplier , we can tell you why: Your vision can become a reality. With a bespoke fitted kitchen, you can get the exact kitchen you want, with the added guarantee that it will last a long time. One size doesn’t fit all. A high-quality fitted kitchen is tailor-made for the layout of your kitchen. It is designed for the exact size and shape of your space, meaning you can get the perfect solution for your space – and the period of your home. Design is much more of a priority, as it can be fully-realised when the provider is starting from scratch. You can take your time making a decision. Many high-qualit...