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Thoughts & Musings from Portland

Georgina Woolgar
19 February 2018

Inspired by Restaurant Design

Georgina Woolgar
19 February 2018
Inspired by Restaurant Design

A place to eat, relax, enjoy a good drink and company in ambient lighting.  Mellow strains of jazz float above the hubbub of chatter.  The whole restaurant experience can teach us a lot when it comes to our

Georgina Woolgar
31 January 2018

Marble: Our lifelong kitchen obsession

Georgina Woolgar
31 January 2018
Marble: Our lifelong kitchen obsession

Marble is always a controversial subject when it comes to kitchens…  So often homeowners are advised to limit the use of marble to small, and low-usage areas - a side table maybe, or possibly a...

Georgina Woolgar
15 January 2018

10 key kitchen trends for 2018!

Georgina Woolgar
15 January 2018
10 key kitchen trends for 2018!

People’s expectations of what a kitchen is capable of are rising.  Multi-functioning islands are becoming increasingly popular, with some people even opting for two in larger kitchens!  Aspects such as shelving...

Georgina Woolgar
27 June 2017

Fall in love with dark kitchen cabinets

Georgina Woolgar
27 June 2017
Fall in love with dark kitchen cabinets

Although we love white gloss kitchens (they’re so practical) I’m very excited to see that dark kitchens that are going to be big for 2017!  Painting your kitchen cabinets in a moody hue is an ideal way to create a cosy feel in a space that is often lacking in comfort...

Anita Dunham
23 June 2017

Create an outdoor dining area

Anita Dunham
23 June 2017
Create an outdoor dining area

From cosy dining nooks to alfresco cooking spaces, there are plenty of ways to create an outdoor room to be proud of this summer. No, we're not just talking about dusting off the BBQ and getting the rattan furniture out of the shed...

Portland Marketing
21 June 2017

Time to extend your kitchen?

Portland Marketing
21 June 2017
Time to extend your kitchen?

Where once kitchens were small spaces to be concealed, people now love to have large, open cook spaces that form an important part of living. Extending a home to create that big, airy space is increasingly popular

Dan Gillmore
1 May 2017

Open-plan living - The kitchen

Dan Gillmore
1 May 2017
Open-plan living - The kitchen

For many people, the dream is to knock down dividing walls so their kitchen becomes part of a carefully considered living/dining space. As the following projects expertly demonstrate, there are no hard and fast rules to achieving a successful open-plan scheme

Anita Dunham
30 March 2017

Using mirrors in the kitchen

Anita Dunham
30 March 2017
Using mirrors in the kitchen

Incorporating a carefully chosen mirror into your kitchen is a clever design move. As well as injecting a touch of glamour, a mirror brings other benefits too. The reflective surface bounces light back across a room, boosting...

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Dan Gillmore
11 October 2016

How to Choose the Perfect Taps for Your Kitchen

Dan Gillmore
11 October 2016
How to Choose the Perfect Taps for Your Kitchen

From brass to chrome, swan neck to spray, there’s a huge range of taps out there. Before you splash out, read this expert advice...

Dan Gillmore
12 June 2016

How to Use a Darker Colour Palette in a Traditional Kitchen

Dan Gillmore
12 June 2016

The fashion for slate grey, darkest blue and even black in modern kitchen décor shows no signs of abating. If sleek shapes, high gloss and cutting-edge materials leave you a bit cold, however, there are plenty of ways to work...

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