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Welcome to the Kitchen Compare Blog. Here we introduce you to many of the key sections of the website, focused on saving you time and money in the search for your dream kitchen. Don't forget to check back regularly for new posts.
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19th Dec 2022
Hottest Kitchen Trends for 2023
There is no disputing the fact that 2022 has had its challenges, and as it finally draws to a close, now is the time to look forward to the year ahead. Even though many of us have returned to the office either full or part-time, overall, we are still spending more time at home than pre-Covid and it is, therefore, only natural that freshening or sprucing up the kitchen is at the top of the wish list for several homeowners.
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21st Nov 2022
Kitchen Christmas Countdown
The countdown to Christmas has begun!
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7th Nov 2022
Mindful Living in the kitchen
Due to current financial pressures that many homeowners are under, the refurbishment or installation of a new kitchen may not be top of mind right now. It is far more likely that smaller kitchen update projects will be taking place the length and breadth of the country instead. Financial pressures unite us all. So too does the need for us all to look after our mental as well as physical being.
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24th Oct 2022
Easy and cost-effective ways to refresh – upstands and splashbacks
With cost-of-living top of the current agenda, many are keeping a close eye on household expenditure. In some cases, homeowners have made the decision to put on hold or even cancel kitchen projects, while others continue to press on with original plans building, renovating, or refreshing.
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10th Oct 2022
Flexible design ideas – open shelving
Following last month’s flexible design idea blog featuring the pocket door, this month we focus on open shelving. Often controversial, open shelving is loved by some and hated by others. Are open shelves a great way to house favourite things and an easy way to introduce colour and texture, or a place that easily turns into a dumping ground and harbours dust?
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26th Sep 2022
Flexible design ideas – the pocket door
Whether you live in a flat, apartment, terraced, semi-detached or detached property, there is one thing that most homeowners agree on – the need for space. Space is key - key for storage, key for zoning and key for privacy.
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12th Sep 2022
Easy and cost-effective ways to refresh - Handles
With cost-of-living top of the current agenda, many are keeping a close eye on household expenditure. In some cases, homeowners have made the decision to put on hold or even cancel kitchen projects, while others continue to press on with original plans building, renovating, or refreshing.
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29th Aug 2022
Easy and cost-effective ways to refresh - Taps
With cost-of-living top of the current agenda, many are keeping a close eye on household expenditure. In some cases, homeowners have made the decision to put on hold or even cancel kitchen projects, while others continue to press on with original plans building, renovating, or refreshing.
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18th Jul 2022
Thinking of an outdoor kitchen?
Summer is finally here. Time to relax, unwind and spend a little more time outdoors. While many households enjoy the odd barbecue on a weekend or summer’s evening, this is the time of year when an outdoor kitchen becomes highly desirable.
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30th May 2022
Take a seat
Kitchens are often the hub of the home – the place where family and friends regularly gather. Key to a successful space for socialising, eating, and relaxing is the creation of a comfortable seating area. Whether your kitchen is a large open-plan design or is a smaller compact multi-functional one, there are great solutions to suit.
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18th Apr 2022
What’s your preferred kitchen style?
You’ve made the big decision. Time to refurbish, remodel or renovate your kitchen. In terms of home improvement, the kitchen is often considered one of the costliest projects albeit one of the most rewarding. Getting it right first time is key. There are so many decisions to make from layout, flow and appliances to worktops, unit and tap design!
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28th Mar 2022
Best kitchen design ideas for entertaining – Part 2
It’s often said that the best parties end up in the kitchen! More and more often socialising and entertaining with friends and family takes place in an open plan environment which encompasses a space to chill and relax as well as a space to prepare food and cook.
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14th Mar 2022
Best kitchen design ideas for entertaining - Part 1
It’s been some time since our homes have been the hub for entertaining friends and family. Rather than opening our doors and welcoming guests, it’s been a case of adhering to guidelines, navigating lockdowns and respecting social distancing.
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14th Feb 2022
Improve your kitchen without breaking the bank – Part 2
As mentioned in part 1, the start of 2022 has been tough on many. Hardly a day goes by when increasing energy bills, rising food costs and the pressure to increase National Insurance contributions doesn’t feature in the news. So, when it comes to planning home improvements the dream of a brand-new kitchen may need to go on hold.
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31st Jan 2022
Improve your kitchen without breaking the bank – Part 1
The start of 2022 has been tough on many. News bulletins continue to announce increasing energy bills, rising food costs and the pressure to increase National Insurance contributions, so when it comes to planning home improvements the dream of a brand-new kitchen may need to go on hold.
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10th Jan 2022
New Year’s resolution to declutter the kitchen
Now that Christmas and the New Year have passed, it’s time to look forward to 2022 and a period of new beginnings. A popular new year’s resolution is to make more space and January is the perfect time to get rid of all the clutter that’s accumulated over the previous 12-24months and to make a fresh start.
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