It’s all about the accessories…

TAPS

With kitchen taps being used approximately 75 times a day, from cooking preparation to washing up, they are one of the most used accessories in the kitchen. They need to be functional and practical whilst matching the style of the room. There are a wide variety of tap designs with different shapes and finishes. When changing taps, you need to consider the kitchen style, sink, and the desired water pressure. For an impressive update choose between; Single Lever, Monobloc or Pillar taps. Find out more in our tap buying guide.

A modern kitchen feature which has become a trend in recent years is the instant boiling water tap. Installing this stylish and convenient accessory into your kitchen will make it feel newer and head towards the on-trend minimal interior which is Scandinavian inspired.

HANDLES

Handles are a small detail that have the potential to transform your kitchen into a masterpiece. Modernising handles and knobs on your kitchen cabinets is an easy way to make it appear newer. If you have more time and a flexible budget, it is worth repainting the cabinets in addition to new handles. The mixture of old and new will maintain the kitchens original character whilst giving it a modern twist and making the kitchen feel much newer than it actually is.

LIGHTING

The way families use the kitchen has changed with time, from a place merely for food preparation and cooking into a central hub of the home. This has meant that lighting has become increasingly important and is fundamental for creating the correct mood for the room. When choosing appropriate lighting it is important to weigh up how functional and fashionable the lighting is to be, along with safety as the top priority. There are a number of different options which could be employed depending on the height of the ceiling, layout of the kitchen and size of the room. Under cabinet storage is often used to bring a kitchen up to date, along with pendent lights and floor lighting.