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Kitchen brand Lida Cucina enters administration and will cease trading

KBB Review. Berkshire-based kitchen retail showroom Lida Cucina has entered administration and will cease trading, it has been revealed. The company, which sells the Charles Yorke and Pedini brands, entered administration on November 13 and has appointed practitioners from KRE … Continue reading

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More appliance brands signal price increases

KBB REVIEW. A number of appliance suppliers have revealed they will be increasing prices in the New Year. Liebherr, which previously bucked the trend when the majority of suppliers increased prices a year ago, has admitted that it has had … Continue reading

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Sales of integrated major appliances will continue to grow

KBB REVIEW. Sales of integrated major appliances will continue to grow faster than overall fitted kitchen installations, new data has predicted. A review of the market by industry analysts JKMR showed that built-in MDA sales value would exceed £1.16 billion at … Continue reading

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Real Kitchen using Nobilia by Modus Kitchens of London

This Real Kitchen is by Modus of London and using Nobilia – Line N (handless) mixed with standard handled units on island in 411 Premium White Matt with 456 Midnight Blue High Gloss lacquer. The worktop is also Nobilia, the … Continue reading

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Curves in the kitchen…hmmm

I’ll be honest, the first time I heard the name Kim Kardashian I thought she was a character on Star Trek the Next Generation and whilst there have been a few criticisms of her lack of talents and media attention … Continue reading

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Beautiful Kitchens magazine discussion on door finishes

In Beautiful Kitchens magazine this month, a reader asks for some help doing a kitchen redesign as the reader is confused by the terms hi-gloss and acrylic in relation to the cabinetry. This is a common question as they are … Continue reading

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Johnny Grey speaking to KBB Review

Luxury furniture designer Johnny Grey in speaking to KBB Review (ahead of the 2012 KBB Review Conference) has hit out at the “apathy” plaguing the kitchen industry and called for manufacturers and retailers to show more creativity and passion for … Continue reading

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What is Granite and how does it differ from Marble for kitchen worktops

Granite is one of the hardest materials on earth and is composed primarily of quartz, feldspar and mica. Other minerals may be present in the stone creating its unique colours, textures and patterns. Granites can be pink to gray in … Continue reading

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Move over Laminate, Granite and Quartz are the Ultimate Worktops for the Ultimate Kitchen

A quality worktop can be the beautiful focal point to your kitchen, the pièce de résistance to your design. However, a bad choice of worktop can negate all of your hard work and turn time spent in the kitchen into … Continue reading

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kitchen retailers gearing up for the January sales

According to the www.independent.co.uk a number of kitchen retailers are gearing up an getting in the January sales spirit. The January sales are about to begin, with several major stores using the new year to clear 2011 stock at bargain … Continue reading

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