1. It lowers electricity usage Your trusty old washing machine that has sat in the same spot for the last 10 years will be consuming a lot more energy than its younger brother and sisters. According to ‘Which’ magazine the most energy efficient appliances are over £100 cheaper a year to run. With the…
We’ve heard the tinny adverts on the radio, we’ve walked past their big warehouses with shouty posters offering 50% off. We’ve seen their prime-time television adverts endorsed by TV property guru’s. What is the difference between us and them? And when we say them, we are of course referring to the national chains of big,…
When our client originally called us, it was to request that we quote for a new utility room in their recently purchased detached home nestled in the south-west Northamptonshire countryside. During that initial appointment, where we quickly established that we were all relocated northerners, we bonded over interior design related chat and our clients very…
There is no hard and fast answer to this question as we are blessed in the UK with a myriad of different architectural styles with housing dating back to almost Norman times however, what I hope to enlighten you within this post, is the careful alchemy of mixing the old and the new and where…
Islands can create the focal point that every kitchen needs. Read on to see how to get the most from this popular kitchen must have. LAYOUT AND STORAGE Islands can offer versatility to a kitchen by being part of the working triangle, but it is imperative that they are well positioned, or you could be creating…
In the market for a new kitchen from Paul Rowles Kitchens?… Then let us guide you through how the process works… 1) Initially we would invite you to make an appointment to have a look at our ranges on display in the showroom and go through your in initial ideas, needs and wants for your…
One of the most common questions I am asked as a kitchen designer is ‘what colour should I opt for in my kitchen?’ An important question – so what I aim to do in this post is briefly describe the effect that colour can have in a room and talk about the latest colour trends.…