The topic of sustainability and of course the global climate crisis runs through the way we live and work. One of the ways we strive as a business to produce shaker kitchens that are sustainable is through the coatings we use to finish them. Sustainable coatings The choices we have made as a business around…
Any discussions around sustainability and environment inevitably lead to concerns on deforestation. When you work with wood, it is critical that the timber you source for production from a sustainable source. What is sustainably sourced timber Sustainable timber is produced through managed forests that are harvested and planned in such a way that there is…
Caesarstone engineered quartz surfaces are available in numerous designs, some of which replicate industrial-type materials, such as concrete and natural stones. It’s important for us to see designs in large formats – after all, a kitchen island can be around three or more metres long – that’s a lot of surface area, and it’s vital…
As with many of our kitchens, this one may at first glance look quite simple, but we are always aware of the importance of symmetry and balance in any of our designs. It’s not just a matter of fitting in as many cupboards and appliances as required, it’s about making the layout work harmoniously within…
Ben, one of our apprentices, has finished his apprenticeship in Furniture Design and Making. He has done rather well and as part of his final project, produced a fantastic chair made of ply and a clock using various woods and using inlay and veneering techniques. We are so proud of what he has achieved and…
When it comes to kitchen worktops, most of our clients’ main criteria is that the material should be durable and low maintenance. For this reason quartz is the most popular choice. Quartz is a man-made product made up of 93% quartz and 7% resin which is pressed, heated and coloured to resemble natural stone. It…
When getting a new kitchen, one of the things that deserves a bit of thought is the type of worktop you will be having. If you thought it was just a matter of picking a material and colour, then think again… There is a multitude of worktop materials to choose from, from granite, marble,…
An increasing number people are considering the bespoke handmade kitchen.Often when our customers get in touch about a new kitchen it is not something that they expect to change again soon, and may be something that they live with for the rest of their life. Getting it right is therefore vital. Whilst an off the…
Many of our clients choose to add accessories to their kitchen to complete their stunning new kitchen. The most popular option is to have our workshop make them a completely bespoke cutlery tray. With a store bought cutlery tray you often end up with enough compartments for your typical cutlery i.e. knifes, forks and spoons,…
Whilst Higham Furniture is mainly known as a creator of classic, clean-lined shaker kitchens, including our ever popular Southfields Handleless design, our more contemporary bespoke styles are also becoming increasingly sought after. Earlier this year one of our contemporary handleless Corian kitchens was chosen by Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms magazine for its White Issue in…