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You're planning a new kitchen and the window treatment question comes up. Vertical blinds are an option, particularly if you've got a wide window or patio doors. But the kitchen environment isn't kind to most fabric blinds, and vertical blinds have specific issues you'll want to know about before committing. We're kitchen installers in Kettering and across Northamptonshire. Here's our honest answer on whether vertical blinds work in a kitchen, where they shine, and when som

You're looking at kitchens and the term "in-frame" keeps coming up. It's the premium option. It looks more traditional. It costs more. But what actually makes a kitchen in-frame, and why does it cost more than the alternative? We're kitchen fitters in Northamptonshire and we've fitted plenty of both in-frame and lay-on kitchens. Here's a clear answer to what an in-frame kitchen is, how it's built, what it costs, and when it's worth the premium. What is an in-frame kitchen

You've been quoted for a new kitchen and the spec mentions a pelmet. Or the kitchen designer is asking if you want one. Either way, the term gets used alongside "cornice" and "plinth" without much explanation. We're kitchen installers in Kettering and the rest of Northamptonshire. Here's a quick, plain answer to what a pelmet actually is, what it does, and whether your kitchen needs one. What is a pelmet in a kitchen? A pelmet in a kitchen is a horizontal strip of timber or

"Bespoke" gets used to mean a lot of things in the kitchen industry. Some companies use it for genuinely made-to-measure work. Others use it for standard cabinets with a custom door colour. The price difference between the two is significant, so it pays to know which one you're being quoted for. We're a Kettering-based team that designs and fit kitchens across Northamptonshire. Here's an honest explanation of what a bespoke kitchen actually is, what makes one genuinely besp

If you're applying for planning permission, getting a builder to quote, or just trying to understand what your architect has sent you, the drawing pack for a home extension is the most important document you'll see. We're a Kettering-based team that designs and builds home extensions in Northamptonshire. Here's a clear guide to the full pack of drawings a home extension needs, what each one shows, and why it matters. With real examples from a single storey rear extension we

Grey kitchens are everywhere, and for good reason. Grey works with almost any cabinetry style, hides everyday marks better than white, and gives you room to play with colour elsewhere in the kitchen. The splashback is the easiest place to do that. We're kitchen fitters in Northamptonshire and we've fitted dozens of grey kitchens with very different splashback choices. Here are ten splashback colours that work, from the safe classics to the bolder options, with notes on whic