Udo Fesenmeier, co-owner of WSI Designs, is passionate about kitchens. He believes that a new kitchen can dramatically change the look and feel of a home and add a tremendous amount of value to the total value of your home. Here, he shares with us his thoughts on 2012 kitchens trends, what to consider when planning a kitchen as well as other handy tips.
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Feb 15, 2012 | Categories: Kitchens, Newsletter | Tags: eco-chic, hgh-gloss kitchens, kitchen trends, open-plan designs, reconstructed wood grains, recycled materials, renewable materials, sustainable forests, WSI Designs
It’s a known fact that a functional, aesthetically pleasing kitchen can improve the overall resale value of your property, but for people who are not considering selling, a kitchen that serves these functions is equally, if not more, important.
When commissioning a house design or a renovation, it is vitally important that the kitchen gets as much attention as the rest of the house, since this is the heart of any home...
Feb 02, 2012 | Categories: Kitchens | Tags: Blum Dynamic Space, blu_line, Eclipse Group, electronic drawers, Franke Kitchen Systems, Inside Living, Jean Cary Interiors, kitchen design, kitchen ergonomics, Kitchen renovation, Kitchen Specialist Association, kitchens, open-plan kitchen, sliding door mechanisms, specialised cabinet lighting, Whirpool SA, www.interiordesign.net
An eco-friendly kitchen can help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a home. For an existing kitchen the changes can be small and gradual but still have an impact. However if you are starting from scratch you can ensure that every aspect of the space is eco-conscious.
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Jan 25, 2012 | Categories: Kitchens | Tags: blu_line, Caesarstone, carbon footprint, eco-friendly kitchen, ecological wood, energy-efficient lighting, Eurolux, green kitchen, ground polished concrete, home recycling, Lighting Warehouse, PaperStone, recycled timbers, recycling, SieMatic South Africa, Snaidero Cucine, Stonetech, Technistone, water-saving taps
Parlez-vous franҫais? Well, apart from many of us not being able to speak the language of love, few of us know the delicate art to making delicious home-made croissants, the perfect puff pastry, creamy crème pâtissière, and what about a melt-in-the-mouth pastel Parisian macaron?
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Dec 15, 2011 | Categories: Kitchens | Tags: Christmas log, couverture chocolate Christmas log, desserts, French dessert, Lila Bultel, Parisian macaron, puff pastry