A Warm & Inviting Kitchen The Wylie family’s kitchen was a narrow space, one that they had tried to make the most out of by using light wood paneling and white walls. However, opening up a space like this can prove tricky. Thankfully, the experienced team at My Beautiful Kitchen new just what was needed to enliven this kitchen and remove the ‘corridor effect’ created by the small space. A stunning shaker kitchen was chosen to bring some warmth to the room and make it a little more inviting. The My Beautiful Kitchen team took care of the entire design from start to finish. The dark work surfaces and floors of the previous kitchen made the room feel dark and gloomy. To warm up the space, Egger Walnut Block 40mm matt finish worktops were chosen, with Pergo Italian Walnut Professional Laminate Flooring to match the warmth of the wood. This really

A Sleek & Modern Kitchen In order to modernise any space, light must be allowed to illuminate and reflect around the room, highlighting the best features and dispelling any gloom. That is exactly what the My Beautiful Kitchen team planned for the De Smith family’s kitchen. It was a great space but it needed some uplifting and modernisation to make the most out of what was available. In order to unify the kitchen and give it that sleek and modern edge, a Milbourne Chalk Kitchen was chosen. The recommended installation teams got to work straight away removing the old kitchen and unneeded waste materials and preparing the room for the installation of a brand new kitchen. As well as the kitchen installation itself, the recommended installation teams were also responsible for all of the plumbing, electrical work, lighting, gas, plastering and tiling. Mistral worktops in Galaxy were chosen to

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The Ultimate Bachelor/Bachelorette Pad Everyone wants a kitchen that suits their lifestyle, so over the next few weeks, the blog will be focussing on kitchens created to meet the needs of the individual. This week we’re looking at the ideal kitchen for singles. Whether you’re a man, or woman, living on your own, there are common issues to take into account when planning a kitchen that meets your needs. If you live alone, then more than likely, you’ll be spending a lot of time at work, so two of the key things you need to look at is speed and convenience. You want to be able to prepare food quickly and minimise the amount of cleaning up you do. Equipped for the single life Achieving that means putting thought into the equipment you use. A few quality multi-functional appliances, utensils and cookware will serve you better than lots of poor

Mistakes To Avoid When Designing Your Dream Kitchen Here at My Beautiful Kitchen, we've designed a lot of kitchens. It's this experience that has given us the expertise to know what works and what doesn't when it comes to planning a kitchen. So if you're thinking about a new kitchen for you home, here are five key areas you should take into consideration to help get it right early on. Space to live In a family home, the kitchen becomes one of the most heavily trafficked rooms. It becomes a place where people congregate, socialise and move about so if you’re planning a family kitchen, make sure you plan in plenty of space for everyone to be able to do just that Space to work You’ll need to make sure there’s enough workspace for your kitchen to be functional too. After all, it’s called ‘workspace’ for a reason, so make sure

Everything But The Kitchen Sink When it comes to the kitchen, people often spend more time planning their layout and what kind of gloss the cabinets should have than they do considering different sink styles. Many people figure they will just go along with the regular stainless steel option. However, utilising your kitchen sink as a design feature can make all the difference to the look and quality of your kitchen. Whether you choose stainless steel, ceramic, copper or another material altogether, both the shape and style of your sink will determine how practical and stylish it is. Copper sinks A copper sink is perfect for adding rustic warmth to any kitchen. Whether you choose a small copper bowl or a huge farmhouse sink, copper is sure to hit the right note, standing out from glossy surroundings and highlighting any wood features in the kitchen. Copper is also hardwearing and

Child-Friendly Ideas The acclaimed celebrity chef Albert Roux is involved in helping Charleston Academy in Inverness to open a kitchen in which pupils studying home economics can learn catering skills. This innovative idea got us thinking here at My Beautiful Kitchen about child-friendly kitchens. Generally, kitchens and children don’t tend to mix – they can be dangerous for one thing, and there often isn’t much incentive for getting children involved in food preparation. However, at My Beautiful Kitchen we think there are plenty of ways to make your kitchen more child-friendly and perhaps even to inspire your child to explore and develop their culinary talents! A child-friendly kitchen layout Using an island in the kitchen is a great way to create a child-friendly environment. An island actually reduces the risk of collisions in the kitchen as people must move around rather than criss-cross through the room. The use of

Unblocking A Kitchen Sink It’s happened to all of us at one time or another – a blocked sink. Whether it’s because the fat from the Sunday roast solidified in the bend, or simply because of a build up of kitchen detritus over time, a blocked sink is one of the most frustrating jobs to deal with in your kitchen. But if you adopt a step-by-step approach, you can minimise the hassle and the time that goes into solving the problem. Step one – Plunge in Most kitchen sinks can be unblocked easily and effectively without the need to rush out to buy a bottle of drain cleaner. Start by using your plunger if you have one. Every household should. After all, your kitchen sink isn’t the only one in your home. Make sure the rubber cup completely covers the plughole and all other openings, such as the overflow,

Giving Our Customers The Space They Crave The Currans’ problem was space. They just didn’t have enough of it in their kitchen. The My Beautiful Kitchen design team did a thorough inspection of the property and were happy to advise Mr and Mrs Curran that by combining their dining room with their kitchen space, they could have a larger kitchen and a very attractive one at that to enjoy. A big job made easy Once the wall between the existing kitchen and dining area had been removed, it was clear that there would be more than enough room for a number of styles from the My Beautiful Kitchen range. In the end, our clients opted for the Avilon kitchen – an excellent choice for a dining kitchen, as it has plenty of good looks, as well as functionality. Note, for instance, how the cream cupboards contrast effortlessly with the real

Go Eco And Save Money Are you thinking of forking out for a new kitchen? Are you comparing quality and price to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the end result? Buying a new kitchen can be a costly decision and many customers will shop around to make sure they are getting the best possible deal on the market. But what about the ongoing costs? Did you know that fridges and freezers account for up to 20% of your electricity bills? With energy costs at an all time high can you afford to be running low performance white goods? Since July all fridges and freezers have to rate grade A or above but this can be misleading, as there are still vast differences in the appliance performance. Cheap options in the showroom may not represent overall good value for money. Selecting the best of breed model may mean a saving