Deciding Whether an Open-Plan Kitchen is Right For Your Home
In recent years, the open-plan kitchen has become a very popular choice among homeowners looking to create a spacious and multipurpose environment. This type of kitchen combines the cooking, dining and living areas into one open space, often by knocking down walls to connect separate rooms or building an extension to create extra space in […]
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Incorporating Luxury Appliances into Your Kitchen Design
When planning a kitchen renovation, it’s easy to get caught up in choosing the perfect colour scheme, layout, cabinetry style and worktop material. Although these are all important, other key elements can become an afterthought. For example, kitchen appliances are easy to overlook but they play a crucial role in both the aesthetics and functionality […]
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Incorporating Lighting Into a Luxury Kitchen Design
At the heart of every home is the kitchen, a space where you prepare and cook meals, and also spend time with loved ones. When renovating your kitchen, finding the right balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal is key. One element that shouldn’t be overlooked is lighting. Artificial lighting plays a pivotal role in not […]
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Celebrating 40 Years in the Industry
In November, we will be celebrating 40 years since Ashford Kitchens & Interiors first started helping people transform their homes. We have loved working on bespoke installations of all shapes and sizes over the years, and seeing the difference our work has made to our customer’s lives. We are incredibly proud to still be one […]
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Key Considerations When Choosing a Kitchen Worktop
There are several factors to consider during a kitchen project, ensuring the final design meets all of your needs and suits your home’s interior style. From selecting the right kitchen layout and colour scheme to the perfect kitchen appliances, every aspect of the design is important. Of course, when renovating your kitchen, choosing the right […]
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Exploring the Popularity of Matching Bedroom Furniture
In recent years, the trend of matching bedroom furniture has seen a revival, with more homeowners opting for cohesive designs in their homes. This trend is closely aligned with the growing popularity of fitted bedroom furniture, which offers a seamless and bespoke solution to all of your sleep and storage needs. At Ashford Kitchens & […]
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The Most Anticipated Interior Trends of 2024
For many homeowners, interior design is all about combining practicality and style to create living spaces that look amazing and are convenient to live in. In 2024, the top interior trends are designed to make homes more welcoming, comfortable and reflective of the people living in them. It’s clear that personal touch is a big […]
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Questions to Ask Yourself When Designing the Interior of Fitted Wardrobes
When designing a fitted wardrobe, the visual appearance can often take the spotlight. While there is no denying that this piece of furniture should complement your decor and meet your aesthetic preferences, the interior design is equally as important as the exterior design. Carefully planning the interior layout using the right storage solutions is key […]
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Timeless Bedroom Interior Inspiration for Busy Households
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, creating a home that’s both beautiful and functional is a top priority for many families. In busy households, where getting everyone where they need to be on time can feel like a daily challenge, the space must work hard to meet the needs of all family members. […]
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Organising Your Workspace With Bespoke Home Office Furniture in 2024
Over the last few years, remote working and hybrid working have become increasingly popular. As we head into 2024, it’s anticipated that more businesses will offer flexible working arrangements. This results in more people searching for ways to create a dedicated workspace in their homes. Fortunately, you don’t need to have a whole spare room […]
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Exploring 2024’s Kitchen Colour TrendsÂ
In the ever-evolving world of home design, the kitchen is at the heart of innovation and style. Not only is it a functional space for cooking, but it’s also a central hub for gathering with family, catching up with friends and making memories. As we look ahead to the rest of 2024, some kitchen trends […]
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Why Handleless Kitchens Are Here to Stay
When it comes to kitchen design, trends frequently come and go, but some styles leave a lasting impact and become timeless. One such trend that has firmly established its place in the world of contemporary design is the handleless kitchen. Renowned for their sleek and minimalist appearance, handleless kitchens continue to be popular among homeowners. […]
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How to Incorporate Colours and Patterns into Kitchen Design
When creating a kitchen design, lots of homeowners shy away from using colours and patterns. The fear of creating a visually overwhelming space can make people apprehensive about incorporating a selection of colours and patterns into their design. Many are also hesitant as they think that using colours and patterns can make their kitchen appear […]
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Why Shaker Kitchen Designs Remain Popular for Modern Homeowners
Kitchen renovations are an exciting project, they provide you with the opportunity to completely transform one of the most commonly used rooms in your home. When redesigning your kitchen, there’s a huge range of different interior design styles available. From chic, handleless designs to charming, traditional designs, there is something for every homeowner. Among the […]
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Integrating Technology into Modern Kitchen Designs
As technology continues to evolve, modern homeowners are incorporating more smart features into their interior designs. One particular room that has changed considerably over the years and now benefits from a range of innovative technologies is the kitchen. Gone are the days when technology in kitchen design was limited to the latest appliance models. Today, […]
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Why a Kitchen Renovation is the Ideal Home Improvement for the New Year
The start of a new year is a time filled with optimism and the desire for change, making it a great time to consider renovations. While various rooms in your home may benefit from a transformation in 2024, the kitchen stands out as a great choice to invest in first. As a space where both […]
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How to Redesign a Spare Bedroom With Fitted Bedroom Furniture
The spare bedroom is often one of the most multipurpose and underutilised rooms in the home. Whether you currently use this space as a makeshift home office, sleeping space for guests or a temporary dumping ground for odds and ends, it can be easy to overlook when you’re renovating. Yet, with the right design and […]
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Unlock Your Kitchen's Potential With a Bespoke Island
Often known as ‘the heart of the home’, the kitchen is more than just somewhere to prepare and cook meals. This room is typically used multiple times throughout the day and it’s somewhere you can gather with family and friends. No matter how big or small your kitchen may be, it’s a sociable space and […]
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Open Plan Designs; A Modern Take on Traditional Kitchen Diners
Over the years, kitchen designs have seen a significant shift from isolated, functional spaces to open, inviting areas that the whole family spends time in. Not only should a modern kitchen cater to your cooking needs, but also your entertainment and relaxing needs. This shift reflects homeowners’ changing lifestyles and desires, and it’s anticipated that […]
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Bedroom Storage Solutions that Improve Organisation
Finding smart storage solutions is key to keeping your bedroom tidy and organised. A neat bedroom can help you to relax and get a good night’s sleep. It can also make your day-to-day life easier by ensuring everything has a home. If you’ve been searching for a way to get your bedroom more organised, and […]
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Designing a Multi-Functional Family Kitchen
Whether your children are newborn babies, energetic toddlers or independent teens, your kitchen will play an important role in your day-to-day life. It’s a place where you will heat up bottles, make home-cooked meals and catch up after a busy day at school. The kitchen is a multi-functional space that should evolve with your family’s […]
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Creating a Focal Point in Bedroom Design
Renovating your bedroom is the perfect opportunity to create a space that is tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. From choosing a colour palette that you love to designing furniture pieces that blend functionality and style, you can transform your bedroom into a space that you enjoy spending time in. Creating a peaceful atmosphere with […]
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Avoiding Kitchen Installation Mistakes; Common Issues and How to Prevent Them
Over the years, your kitchen will experience lots of wear and tear. Deciding to renovate the space can completely transform the way you use your kitchen and make it more suitable for your everyday needs. However, turning your dream kitchen into a reality isn’t always a straightforward process. The kitchen is known for being one […]
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Innovative Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Kitchen
Kitchens are often referred to as the heart of the home and they are one of the most used rooms in a house. For this reason, they can quickly become messy and cluttered. With frequent food preparations, meals with family members and cups of tea with friends, this is a bustling space that’s always being […]
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3 Useful Tips For Designing A Multi-Purpose Home Office
More people than ever before are working from home, whether this is full time or just for a few days a week, and having a dedicated working space is key to being productive when you’re not in the office. Whilst some homeowners will have a space that they’re able to transform into a professional home […]
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4 Key Factors You Should Consider When Designing Your Kitchen
Designing a new kitchen is a monumental but rewarding experience that can increase the value of your home and improve your quality of life. A brand-new, bespoke kitchen will always enhance your living environment and be a worthwhile investment in the long run. In order to ensure that you reap all the benefits of a […]
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5 Crucial Finishing Touches for your Kitchen
Once the tiling has been laid, cabinets installed and the white goods up and running, it can feel like your renovation is complete. But the fun part really is in the finer details when it comes to high-quality kitchen renovations. It’s important not to forget the finishing touches that can make all the difference to […]
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Choosing The Perfect Cabinet Handles For Your Bespoke Kitchen
When you’re working on a bespoke kitchen design, it goes without saying that you will have a lot of important decisions to make. Not only will you need to ensure that things like the layout of the room and the colour scheme are right, but you will also need to check that all of the finishing […]
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Aesthetics and Efficiency; Embracing Simplicity in Kitchen Design
In the world of interior design, particularly kitchen design, the concept of aesthetics and efficiency often goes hand in hand. While the kitchen needs to be a functional and practical space where you can prepare, cook and eat meals, it should also be a visually appealing space that you enjoy spending time in. Among the […]
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Since the turn of the century, workspaces — and work life in general — have undergone an unprecedented transition. The traditional office space and the stringent nine-to-five work routine have declined as more and more employers begin acknowledging that flexible working is increasingly important for a healthy work-life balance. Technological breakthroughs such as video conferencing, cloud […]
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Bringing Your Luxury Kitchen Design To Life
Deciding to renovate your kitchen is incredibly exciting and a new bespoke design won’t just improve the look and feel of your living space, it will have a big impact on the functionality of your kitchen. Bringing your dream kitchen to life might not be as easy as you think, as the kitchen is known for being […]
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Your Interior Design Specialists
Interior design is something that seems quite straightforward but in reality, it can be challenging. Knowing what will look good in your space can be difficult to visualise, particularly if you haven’t got a background in interior design. To avoid overspending or being unhappy with your final results, it’s beneficial to work with an interior […]
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Why You Should Turn To Local Kitchen Experts For Assistance
As you’re probably aware, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been detrimental on lots of smaller businesses and many have struggled to stay afloat this past year. There is no denying that shopping local and turning to the high street is more important than ever before, and this is undoubtedly one of the best […]
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Why You Should Install a Fitted Wardrobe
Your wardrobe is an important piece of bedroom furniture. Its role as an organiser and a storage solution in your bedroom is unparalleled, so it’s important to find the right size, style and interior layout for your wardrobe. Here at Ashford Kitchens & Interiors, we think that your wardrobe choice should be one of the first decisions […]
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Why You Should Choose A Bespoke Luxury Kitchen Design
 It goes without saying that for many, their kitchen is the heart of their home. It is the place where they spend time with their family and friends, whether it is breakfast in the morning or drinks in the evening. Due to the amount of time spent in the kitchen, many aim for it […]
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Why You Should Always Visit A Kitchen Showroom During Your Redesign Project
In this digital day and age, it is becoming much more common for homeowners to purchase homeware products online and with various visualiser tools available, some will even completely refurbish various rooms without leaving the comfort of their own home. It is fair to say that redecorating has never been easier, but sometimes, visiting a showroom is […]
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Why So Many Homeowners Integrate Their Appliances Into Their Fitted Kitchen Design
There is no denying that revamping your kitchen can be a really big home improvement project, especially if you plan on ripping everything out and starting from scratch, which many choose to do. Of course, it goes without saying really that you will have a number of different things to think about when you’re working on a […]
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Why Open Plan Kitchen Designs Are A Timeless Choice
Open plan living has been popular for decades now and many homeowners will specifically design their kitchen to be an open space. Whilst there is some debate as to whether the open plan style will be less favourable in the upcoming years due to families’ needs starting to change, lots of interior designers agree that […]
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Why Kitchen Islands Are So Popular
As you’re probably well aware, there are so many different design trends for kitchens, and over the years these have changed quite dramatically. Whilst the popular colour schemes and flooring options may differ from decade to decade; there is one kitchen design aspect that has been around for many years now; the kitchen island. You can […]
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Why Homeowners Shouldn’t DIY Their Luxury Designer Kitchen
As soon as something needs doing around the house, the vast majority of homeowners will consider whether it is something they’re able to do themselves. Whilst a lot of the time, simple jobs such as changing a lightbulb or giving a room a fresh lick of paint are perfectly fine to DIY, when it comes […]
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Why Islands Are A Key Feature In Traditional Kitchen Designs
Although you often see minimalist kitchens with sleek lines in home magazines and on interior design blogs, traditional kitchen designs are still very popular among homeowners. When redesigning their kitchen, many want to create a space with charm and character, and traditional designs offer just this. This style of kitchen is a timeless choice and not only […]
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Why Contemporary Fitted Bedroom Furniture Is So Popular
One of the most exciting parts of refurbishing your bedroom is purchasing new furniture. From wardrobes to dressing tables, the pieces of furniture you choose can completely transform the look and feel of your room, not to mention make your day-to-day life much easier, and there is such a brilliant selection of furniture on the […]
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Why All Homeowners Should Consider Bespoke Home Office Furniture
It is becoming increasingly common for people to have their own office space at home and it goes without saying that if you work remotely, then having your own dedicated room to work in is incredibly beneficial for numerous reasons. The thought of transforming one of the spare rooms in your home into a full-functioning […]
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Why Bespoke Fitted Furniture Is Always A Brilliant Option
When refurbishing your property, you will have so many different decisions to make. From choosing a colour scheme to purchasing new furniture, you will want to make sure that every element of the design is exactly what you hoped for. Often, many homeowners struggle most when it comes to choosing the furniture for their home, […]
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Why a New Kitchen is the Perfect Christmas Present
Christmas is on the horizon, with time flying faster and our favourite holiday season approaching quicker than you can think. We love Christmas here at Ashford Kitchens & Interiors – and it means that it’s finally time to start thinking about Christmas presents; one of the hardest things about the season. When it comes to […]
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Which Appliances Can You Integrate Into Your Fitted Kitchen?
It’s becoming more common for homeowners to integrate their appliances into their fitted kitchens and there are several benefits to doing so. A big part of renovating your kitchen is making sure that it meets your preferred style and you don’t want to throw off the aesthetics of your kitchen with out-of-place appliances. This is […]
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Why A Kitchen Renovation Is Always A Worthwhile Expense
Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or you’ve lived in the same house for many years now, it is likely that you will want to renovate different rooms to ensure that they’re in line with your current taste and preferences. However, there is no denying that some renovation projects can be incredibly expensive […]
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When Should you Renovate your Kitchen?
Kitchen renovations are an exciting time but they can also be incredibly expensive. You’ll want to make the most of every penny you spend on your new kitchen, and part of that is picking the right time to get started. But, short of your kitchen literally falling apart around you, how do you know when […]
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Ways To Modernise A Traditional Kitchen
Traditional kitchens have been a firm favourite amongst homeowners for many decades now and they are known for being the one style that will never go out of fashion. No matter what size or shape your kitchen may be, you can always trust that a traditional style kitchen is a brilliant option too. When you think […]
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Top Tips For Maximising The Space in Your Small BedroomÂ
Bedrooms are sacred places in our homes. In numerous ways, the bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. It is where we sleep, rest and relax – escaping from the everyday stresses and worries of modern life. Therefore, it is imperative that you design and organise your bedroom in the best […]
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Top Design Tips From Kitchen Experts
It is fair to say that the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home and it will be one of the most used communal spaces too. For this reason, when you decide to revamp your kitchen, it is essential to get every element of the design right. However, unfortunately for homeowners, the […]
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Tips For Planning The Interior Of Your Fitted Wardrobes
It is becoming increasingly popular for homeowners these days to have contemporary fitted wardrobes with sliding doors in their bedroom and there is no denying that there are many benefits to opting for this over freestanding wardrobes. It goes without saying that the wardrobe is an important piece of bedroom furniture and you will want to ensure […]
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Tips For Making Your Kitchen Renovation Stress-Free
People say that getting married and moving house are two of the most stressful events in life. However, many will agree there is one more; renovating a kitchen. Having worked in the renovation industry for almost forty years, we know how stressed homeowners can get during the kitchen renovation process. Our team at Ashford Kitchens & […]
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Tips for Designing a Home Office That Enhances Productivity
With more people now working from home, it’s becoming more common for properties to have home offices. It’s important to have a good workspace when you work remotely as it can be so easy to get distracted by the home life around you, and this can have an impact on your productivity. Creating your own home […]
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Things To Consider When Working On A New Bedroom Design
It isn’t uncommon for homeowners to only make small adjustments to their bedrooms and sometimes, even if they have lived in a property for decades, they will still have the same interior design as they did when they first moved in. Often, homeowners will focus on creating beautiful communal areas in their home and with […]
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Things To Consider When Designing Fitted Study Furniture
Working from home is becoming increasingly common and flexible working is something that many businesses offer. For this reason, lots of homeowners are wanting to create some sort of working area in their home, even if this can’t be a full home office. Utilising space for working as well as living has never been so important […]
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Things To Consider When Choosing Your Kitchen Appliances
When working on a luxury kitchen interior design, you will undeniably have lots of different things to think about, from the colour scheme to the new layout, and there are lots of decisions to make. However, one thing that is often overlooked and forgotten about is the kitchen appliances. Even then, some may simply leave a […]
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The Ideal Storage Solutions For Your Bedroom
Finding fresh and modern storage ideas for your bedroom can be a challenge. Scrolling through Pinterest can bring up some interesting ideas but they’re often only useful for certain people. Here at Ashford Kitchens & Interiors, we know that storage solutions need to be tailored to each specific aesthetic. Contemporary fitted bedroom furniture is a great […]
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The Dos And Don’ts Of Bedroom Design
It isn’t uncommon for homeowners who are redecorating their whole home to leave their master bedroom to last. Often, because this isn’t a communal space it can be seen as less important, but this definitely isn’t the case. If your bedroom isn’t somewhere you love spending time and look forward to relaxing in at the […]
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The Benefits Of Using Kitchen Design Tools
Many homeowners enjoy transforming their property and redecorating is usually high on the list of priorities when moving into a new house. Whilst some rooms, such as the living room and bedrooms, may be easy to get to work on straight away, others will take much more time and careful planning. The kitchen, in particular, is […]
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The Benefits of Fitted Home Office Furniture
More people are working from home than ever before, whether this is full-time or on a hybrid basis, and remote working has proven to be very successful for businesses in a range of industries. However, in order to be productive, those working from home must have a good set-up. Working at a kitchen island might […]
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The Advantages Of Working With Kitchen Specialists To Design Your Dream Space
Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, but as much as it’s design in terms of functionality is essential, you need to ensure the space reflects the interior of your home and the look you are looking to achieve. From a design and build perspective, kitchens are one of the […]
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The Advantages Of Working With Kitchen Specialists To Design Your Dream Space
Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, but as much as it’s design in terms of functionality is essential, you need to ensure the space reflects the interior of your home and the look you are looking to achieve. From a design and build perspective, kitchens are one of the […]
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Making The Most Of Your Visit To A Kitchen Showroom
With the whole of the UK being in lockdown on and off for over a year now, it is no surprise that so many homeowners are wanting to redo their home’s interior. Spending so much time inside has caused many to get bored of their interior design and to start picking faults with every room. […]
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