Category Archives: Kitchen Industry News

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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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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Choosing the lighting for your Ultimate Kitchen

The lighting in your kitchen doesn’t need to be a difficult matter, but it can be layered. The general common mistake people make is trying to light their whole kitchen with a singular fixture, which is centered in the middle … Continue reading

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An Ultimate Kitchen floor: Form over Function?

For many, their Ultimate Kitchen flooring is a choice made with form rather than function in-mind. We base this on the colour and design that we individually have a preference for or that would go with an existing room’s layout. … Continue reading

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A Buyer’s Guide: Espresso makers for the Ultimate Kitchen

Coffee is still a booming business in the UK, with sales continually growing each year. The coffee connoisseur, thirsting for a higher-quality bean, is shifting their cash into the finest ground coffee. As more people have started enjoying top-tier espressos, … Continue reading

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Heston cooking chemistry kit: the Ultimate Kitchen accessory or just a gimmick

According to a recent press report (ok tabloid as was the Mail Online) a Heston-Blumenthal inspired kitchen chemistry kit has been released to the public in the hope to promote brand Heston but also allow budding home chefs the opportunity … Continue reading

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Hoover investing £1m in promoting new kitchen products

The well known home and kitchen appliance brand, Hoover is reportedly set to invest £1m into a new campaign to promote its new range of kitchen products. The advertising campaign is set to begin in May this year and tipped … Continue reading

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