Discover the hidden long-term cost of a cheap kitchen, from early wear and failed hardware to full replacement far sooner than expected. This guide explains why a well-made handmade kitchen offers better value, greater longevity, and a more considered investment over time.
Discover how a Higham kitchen is designed, crafted, and installed, from the first design call in Fulham to handmade production in their Hampshire workshop. This guide explains the full bespoke kitchen process, highlighting the benefits of working directly with a cabinetmaker for a truly tailored result.
When you start researching a high-quality kitchen, you’ll quickly encounter three very different types of business, all using similar language, all claiming to offer bespoke design, and all with very different ways of working. The distinction between a kitchen showroom, a kitchen company, and a direct cabinetmaker matters far more than most buyers realise. It…
What is a handmade kitchen? Learn how to spot genuine bespoke kitchen craftsmanship, from dovetail joints and in-frame cabinetry to workshop-built furniture and hand-painted finishes. This guide explains the difference between a true handmade kitchen and mass-produced alternatives.
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…