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The aesthetic of the traditional kitchen is one that appeals to many of us. When we think of period and cottage kitchens, they’re full of character and charm and evoke a sense of the past, when times where simpler, away from modern stresses.
Have you noticed how gold, brass and copper are continuing to make their mark on interiors? These attractive metallics are great for adding character to kitchens and work with contemporary and traditional styles.
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Have you noticed how the popularity of industrial interiors has remained strong? Unlike many fleeting trends, industrial style kitchens are here to stay and for good reason.
A common misconception is that a sink needs a lot of space in order to carry out a range of tasks. In fact, new, forward-thinking designs mean you can now have all the conveniences of a wide double sink and drainer without the large footprint.
Our idea of the kitchen has seen a transformation over the last few years. Rather than a space for work, we want kitchens to be social spaces that bring happiness and have a calming feel. So, it’s no wonder that Scandi-style kitchens are one of the top trends emerging this year.
As with the rest of your home, your kitchen should reflect your personality. Afterall, no one wants to spend time cooking and eating in bland and uninteresting surroundings. The obvious way to bring colour into your kitchen is through the walls and cabinets. But you can go beyond this and express yourself in the kitchen with these top five products.
With strong demand for new housing in central London to meet the needs of a new generation of affluent professionals, Abode is delighted to be part of The Stage - a new world-class development in Shoreditch.
Scandinavian interior design is known for its clean-lined, modern style but unlike minimalism, it places an emphasis on practicality and uses natural materials and texture to bring a warmth and comfort to our homes.
Kitchens are going big in 2024 as trends for the year ahead focus on bold statements. Our kitchens will be taking a dark and moody turn as we embrace warmer materials and colours. Wood with deep grains in walnut shades along with black and heavily-veined marble and porcelain will give our splashbacks and worktops more drama. Highly-textured tiles will also appear to make a statement.
Energy consumption has been on our minds for a few years now. Unsurprisingly, one of the most power-hungry areas of the home is the kitchen. But when we’ve spent so much time creating our dream kitchens, how do we save energy without sacrificing on style? Well, it’s easier than you might think.
The kitchen is perhaps the most important room in a house. So, it’s no surprise that many of us covet a dream kitchen to make our lives easier and more joyful. It’s one of the reasons that a modern, well-designed kitchen is a surefire way to add value to a property. But what specific features add both financial and lifestyle value?
How to design a utility room space for today’s lifestyle and what do you need to include?
Matching your hardware to your accessories can help you achieve a cohesive kitchen design. As with most areas of interior design, there’s more than one way to do this.
We’re used to ergonomics in the workplace. But home ergonomics are also surprisingly important. In fact, an ergonomic home helps us stay healthy and comfortable. And of course, it streamlines tasks – enabling us to spend more time with our loved ones.
The hot water tap is fast becoming the must-have kitchen gadget. If friends or family have recently renewed their kitchen, you may have heard them raving about their new tap. In fact, many people are and there’s good reason for it. Or should we say, lots of good reasons...
As property developers respond to the need for safety conscious urban renewal on brownfield sites nationwide, Abode was the perfect partner to supply the premium five storey Imperial Court residential development in Slough town centre
Aside from style and storage, lighting is the most important design aspect of a contemporary kitchen. Getting it right means your kitchen is practical and a joy to spend time in. Embracing the latest lighting innovations makes this easier to do.
Once the enthusiasm of your new year health kick has waned, it can be tricky to make space and time for health and wellbeing. That’s why kitchens should encourage healthy habits rather than hinder them. But how do you create a kitchen that promotes health and wellbeing?
We spend a lot of time thinking about cabinets, flooring and electrical appliances when designing a new kitchen. But the kitchen sink deserves just as much consideration. The choice of materials, sizes and add-ons has vastly increased over recent years, and so much for the better. So, what models, materials and accessories are having a moment?
Can we talk about colour? The thing that brings this world to life, creates spectacles to behold, we’re thinking the Northern Lights, Amazon Rainforest, the Indian Ocean to name a few. Now what’s this got to do with interiors I hear you say? Well in a nutshell, inspiration, and the feelings that colour can evoke.
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