Today’s Checkatrade expert is Wayne De Wet, an independent painter and decorator who will soon be joining our HouseFixer.co.uk team for a regular column. He guides us through the DIY steps for painting kitchen cupboards.
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Angular kitchen cabinetry is being replaced by curved lines as a new design trend takes over. If you are planning a kitchen re-fit or renovation take a look at the curved kitchen trend and you may be surprised at how useful the design can be.
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Stone is a material increasingly being used in kitchen and bathroom design. It is a material that is strong, durable and stylish with many options for which stone to use.
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Marble wall tiles are not a common choice for the kitchen but they can bring a unique look to an otherwise mundane splash-back. The subtle textured tiles pictured are the Rice White marble selection from the British Ceramic Tile collection.
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VIDEO: People who like to socialise and entertain should design their kitchen to be functional for this purpose. But the kitchen also needs to look good and have a fun party vibe for when guests are over. See the instruction video.
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There is no more iconic country kitchen than a Cotswold’s kitchen but it can be difficult to recreate that look in your own home. Old-fashioned charm mixed with modern functionality is a difficult line to tread.
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Families will know the importance of having a well-run kitchen, and redesigning your cooking area might be the best way to do this. For tips on how to renovate your kitchen so it works more efficiently for your family, read on.
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Green apple-coloured quartz is bringing a retro colour back to life in the kitchen. The newly coloured material is available from Stone Masters and makes for a bold choice in home décor.
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Whether you're planning on carrying out substantial renovations across your entire home or wish to make a few minor aesthetic amendments, it's worth looking into how you can improve your kitchen. As one of the most used parts of a property, this is one room you will want to get right, so you ought to spend some time thinking about what units you have in place.
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Mosaic tiles and similar effects are back in fashion for this season. With a resurgence in retro, it is clear mosaic tiles will be an ideal addition to bathrooms and kitchens.
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If you're planning to revamp your family kitchen, you're likely to find yourself flooded with options when it comes to everything from layout and storage to decor and finishing touches. If you're confused about where to begin, read our guide to help you get started.
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The addition of a kitchen sink is an effective way to give this part of your home new aesthetic appeal; however, instead of rushing out and buying the first product you see, it is important to spend time researching the various options that are available to you.
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There are many options available when it comes to choosing kitchen worktops, making redecorating the room more interesting than ever before. However, with so much choice, it can be hard to pick one style. Read our guide to find out the latest trends in kitchen surfaces
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You don't need to be an aficionado of television property programmes to realise the kitchen is the most important room in the house. As such, you are sure to want to make certain it is both stylish and practical enough to cope with the wear and tear of everyday use.
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You can now make a kitchen eco-friendly from the inside out, right down to the plates. Eko Earth Products are sturdy, dishwasher-safe and an excellent substitute for plastic homeware while also being EU certificated and fully bio-degradable.
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A kitchen is one of the few rooms in a property which really can be either a deal maker or breaker and estate agents Barton Wyatt are urging homeowners to opt for neutral when it comes to fitting a new one or risk a battle to sell up in the future.
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This May saw the launch of the unique Kindle House website which sells a special range of must-have home, garden and fashion accessories, including well-known names and up and coming soon to be discovered designs. Kindle House describes its eclectic mix of products as offering the best of chic rural living.
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Forget BBQs or campfires. The stylish way to eat al fresco this summer is with food cooked in your own conservatory kitchen. A new garden kitchen concept from Johnny Grey, which previewed at Chelsea Flower Show, is on sale via Alitex Conservatories.
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A German kitchen manufacturer has won an international "red dot: best of the best" award. The innovative +ARTESIO kitchen concept by Poggenpohl is an all-in-one design, using every available space from walls, floors to ceilings, with a central arch.
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From traditional stainless steel to ultra modern, Whirlpool has combined cutting edge technology with the latest designs to create three distinct new cooker hoods. The range offers something for all tastes and budgets.
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More Britons are taking to renovation to either improve their home, after deciding against moving, or doing jobs needed to make it easier to sell at a later date. Either way a new kitchen from Strato would add a touch of Italian style to any home.
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Whether you are doing up a kitchen to attract buyers, use as a showhome or simply for your family home, a retro table oilcloth can help you achieve that quirky, colourful look. It's also the ideal way to protect furniture from spills and scratches.
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Mereway Kitchens has introduced two new finishes to its existing popular Canterbury range. Olive and Pebble finishes are available now and will bring new technology to Mereway, in the shape of soft matt foil finish that is smooth and velvety to touch.
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A leading kitchen and bedroom specialist has announced the launch of a new weekly prize draw that will see one of its lucky customers win an HDTV. Anyone visiting a Wren Kitchen showroom can enter the competition, providing they provide their contact details on an entry form.
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John Lewis is reporting a sales surge for American-style fridge freezers, as family opt for a durable, multi-function focal point for their kitchens. As well as many time-saving extras, such as ice dispensers, these fridge freezers are built to last.
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