Kitchens Designed & Fitted Nationwide

May-16-2012

Kitchen Quotes

Are you looking for a quote for a new kitchen?

Get a Quick Kitchen Quote from Big Kitchen Shop

Big Kitchen Shop offer a superb kitchen quotation service, simply contact us and one of our friendly kitchen design experts will be able to give you a same day kitchen quotation. You can e-mail us at info@bigkitchenshop.co.uk or Call Us on 0844 2450088 for your quick kitchen quote.

If you are looking at creating a luxury style kitchen a good place to start is with the products and materials that you will feel most comfortable with. There is a wide range of materials that you can choose from to achieve the look that you desire. If you want to create a modern feel then high-gloss finishes are a great choice, but for a more classic feel you might think about choosing a wood finish.
If you want to create a warm and luxurious feel a dark wood such as walnut could could be ideal and should provide your kitchen with an inviting atmosphere. Wood effects can also be the ideal choice for door fascias as they will provide your luxury kitchen with a look that will look great for many years to come.

Luxury Nardo kitchen with Granite Worktops

Another typical feature of luxury kitchens is the variety of gadgets that are available to make your new kitchen truly ‘high-tech’. Many of these gadgets feature the latest technology and may  include flat screen TV’s and sound systems that can be integrated to create a neat, minimalist look.

The choice of kitchen appliances will also play an important part in creating the look and feel of your luxury kitchen. Appliances including fridges and freezers now feature a whole range of fantastic features including touch screen controls and even internet connection!
Fully fitted (usually called Integrated) appliances are also a good choice for a luxury kitchen effect as they provide a streamlined feel. Why not think about a built in coffee machine or even a wine cooler, both of which are perfect for adding a luxurious feel to your new kitchen.

Luxury American Style Fridge Freezer from Rangemaster

Work surfaces can add real interest and a lovely focal point in your new kitchen so you should take the time to choose carefully. Granite, wood or solid surfaces worktops are all great choices for your new luxury kitchen.
When it comes to creating a luxury kitchen, the choices are almost endless and the only restrictions may be your own imagination and of course budget!

Please remember that here at Big Kitchen Shop we have kitchen experts ready to help you create the kitchen of your dreams, so just contact us when you are ready to talk through the various options available.

Natural materials such as wood and stone are a great choice if you want to create a country kitchen. When you are looking at the units and doors to make a country kitchen, you should probably look focus on doors and drawer fronts that have raised centre panels, and some degree of detail such as lines and carved effects. This type of door will typically have an oak or light coloured painted finish and you can choose either complementary or contrasting accessories . Your choice of handles should also complement the country look, with round, wooden handles and darker metal handles, in keeping with a ‘farmhouse’ feel. For your kitchen flooring why not think about stone, slate or terracotta tiles to add an authentic look?

If you choose the right decor scheme it can make a big impression, neutral colours like cream or sage green will look great especially when contrasted with wooden worktops. Yellow and blue will be a great choice if you want to create a French rustic feel that will create a bright, airy atmosphere. Whatever your choices in the right house a country style kitchen will look fantastic for many years to come.

Mar-21-2012

Shaker Kitchens

Shaker kitchen designs focus on creating a simple look that is inspired by the values of the 18th century religious movement of the same name. High quality and functionality are all important in the Shaker style of carpentry and the simple furniture styles they created are still valid in the modern world.
Shaker Kitchen Image
A well-designed Shaker kitchen should suit any style of home and they can be designed to suit modern or traditional decor. Shaker furniture is defined by clean, simple lines and an absence of extraneous decorative elements these features are are reflected in the Shaker kitchens of today.

Oak Effect Shaker Doors

An Example of Shaker Doors with Steel Bar Handles

A Shaker kitchen door usually features a plain design with a recessed centre panel framed by two horizontal and two vertical pieces. Door and drawer handles are normally round and they may be manufactured from wood, if you wish to achieve a more modern look  then a brushed steel bar handle will co-ordinate well with Shaker doors. Shaker kitchens are classic and timeless as they can be easily adapted to suit modern or traditional kitchens.

High Gloss kitchen units are perfect when you want to create a contemporary space in your home. A high gloss kitchen can help create a sense of space. Gloss kitchen units look great in any style of house and suit all sizes of kitchens.

Larkin High Glos Kitchen In Oyster Colour
Our Gloss kitchen ranges are available in a variety of colours, these include white and cream through to braver colours such as black or red. Gloss kitchens can be the perfect way to create a very contemporary look in your house. Gloss kitchen doors and drawer fronts will keep their good looks for many years provided you look after them by wiping them down and polishing them occasionally.

Cleaning your oven has definitely got to be one of the most hated cleaning jobs in your home; it normally involves a lot of scrubbing and is always a messy task to take on. But there are a variety of ways in which you can make cleaning your oven easier, all you require is the right tools and products and some handy tips.

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Creating a new kitchen can be challenging and it can be difficult to even know where to start, so to give you a starting point below are some of the latest kitchen trends which are sure to give you some inspiring ideas.

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Do you wish your small kitchen looked more spacious? Small kitchens require close attention to detail and clever thinking when it comes to planning for a compact space. A small kitchen doesn’t mean that it has to look dark and cramped and there are plenty of ways in which you can achieve a greater sense of space.

Small Kitchen

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