Advice & Guides

PWS Aalborg micro-Shaker kitchen — Fawn and Truffle
November 10, 2026

How to choose colours for a painted timber kitchen

Steve's practical guide to choosing a painted timber kitchen colour that works with your daylight, floor, worktop and the way you want the room to feel.

 
October 22, 2026

Howdens Kitchen Prices: What Your Quote Should Include

Short answer: Howdens does not operate with one universal public retail kitchen price list. It uses confidential trade pricing, and the final supply-and-installation price is agreed with …

 
October 22, 2026

Are Wren Kitchens Good Quality? What to Check Before You Buy

Short answer: Wren kitchens can be a good-quality option, but the answer depends on the exact collection, specification and installation route—not the brand name or headline offer …

 
October 22, 2026

Are Magnet Kitchens Any Good? A Buyer’s Checklist

Short answer: Magnet kitchens can be a good option for buyers who value a guided design process and want a choice between Magnet installation and using their …

 
October 22, 2026

Are Wickes Kitchens Any Good? A Buyer’s Checklist

Short answer: Wickes kitchens can be a good fit, particularly where the chosen range, design support and buying route suit the project. The more useful question is …

 
October 22, 2026

Wren Kitchen Cost: What Affects the Price? (2026)

Short answer: there is no single useful “Wren kitchen cost” because the total depends on the exact kitchen you choose and what is included in the …

 
May 18, 2026

Kitchen Lighting Guide: The Three Layers Every New Kitchen Needs

Let me start by saying something that might upset a few high street kitchen designers: if your kitchen supplier hasn’t asked you about lighting before they take …

 
May 14, 2026

Kitchen Splashbacks: Tiles, Glass, or Acrylic? A Trade Supplier’s Honest Guide

Let me start by saying something that might upset a few traditionalists — the era of the tiny 100mm tile upstand is over. When you are investing …

 
May 7, 2026

Kitchen Extractor Fans: Ducted vs Recirculating, Sizing & What You Need

Quick answer: a ducted extractor normally takes cooking air outside, while a recirculating model filters it and returns it to the room. The right choice depends on …

 
April 6, 2026

Kitchen Door Styles Explained: Shaker, Slab and Handleless — Which Is Right for You?

Choosing a kitchen door style is one of those decisions that sounds straightforward until you actually sit down and try to make it. Then suddenly there are …