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useful resources
KITCHEN ACCESSORIESThe bits and pieces and finishing touches ... which make all the difference to the overall look of your kitchen. I'll add more here as I think about them ....
Westmorland Furniture - trade supplier but will also sell tables, chairs, stools and timber worktops direct
www.westmorlandfurniture.co.uk/sections/barstools/barstools.asp
Debyshire Hardware e-shop - for architectural ironmongery, including kitchen cabinet handles,
www.dhwshop.com
My Kitchen Heaven - lots of lovely kitchenware for your new kitchen
www.mykitchenheaven.co.uk/
Turnstyle Designs - big range of designer handles (for room doors as well as cabinets)
www.turnstyledesigns.co.uk/products.asp
JMT Household Handles - good for cheap and cheerful handles but some stylish ones too
householdhandles.com/
IKEA - great for shelves, pots, pans, blinds etc. Although, it drives me mad that you can't take your trolley right out to your car. (You can change the location to your local store)
ikea.com/ms/en_GB/local_home/nottingham.html
Hillary's Blinds - great site for every type of blind you could want, including a blog to keep you up to date with the latest trends. Hillary's will advise, measure and fit their blinds for free or there's a DIY site if you want to buy on-line
www.hillarys.co.uk/blinds/
Galerie Wallcoverings - a great site for getting inspiration for your walls. Have a look at their Current Collection pictures and then request details of your nearest retailers.
www.galeriehome.co.uk/
Magscapes - a new concept in wallpaper with magnetic decoration. Try a poster if you're not sure about a whole wall.
www.magscapes.com/
APPLIANCES
All the major brand names have their own web sites which are worth visiting but I won't list them all here. I will add the details of any unusual appliances as they are mentioned in my newsletters.
For independent advice and discussion forums:
www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/index.php
Foster (UK) Ltd - UK distributor of very sturdy, Italian made steel hobs and sinks
www.foster-uk.eu/
D.R.Cooker Hoods - suppliers of ELICA cooker hoods. There is a list of displaying retailers on their web site, so that you can see them for yourself.
www.elica.co.uk/
FLOOR AND WALL TILES
The best place to go is usually your local independent tile showroom – they will have a selection of tiles from around the world. Also have a look at:
E J Tile Design - bespoke hand painted wall tiles
www.ejtiledesign.co.uk/
Natural Slate Company - natural slate and stone floor tiles and tumbled mosaics
www.theslatecompany.net/
Original Style - wide range of beautiful wall tiles, including glass tiles and mosaics. Supply retailers nationwide
www.originalstyle.com/
Studio Ceramics - wide range of floor and wall tiles, showroom near Newark, Notts butalso distribute all across the Midlands
www.studioceramics.co.uk/
Rupert Scott - beautiful coloured glass tiles and splashbacks
www.rupertscott.com/
Jaafar Designs - Vivid hand made, crackle glazed wall tiles
www.jaafar-designs.com/
OTHER FLOORING
Don't reject modern vinyl and other finishes which can look stunning (contact the manufacturers for suppliers local to you)
Amtico - vinyl tiles
www.amtico.com/Home/UK/Amtico?psvnv=2&psvbr=2&fcpm=psv
Karndean - vinyl tiles
www.karndean.com/newhome.asp
Polyflor - vinyl tiles and sheeting. Mainly commercial flooring but nice choice if you can find a local retailer.
www.polyflor.com/
Quick Step - laminate flooring
www.quick-step.com/europe/en/default.aspx
Pergo - laminate flooring
www.europe.pergo.com/Consumer/Templates/Home/CS_HomePage.asp
Forbo Marmoleum
www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/framework/DesktopDefault.aspx?menu_id=747&old_menu_id=747&ssm=1
Kahrs - engineered wood which is particularly suitable for the changes in humidity and temperature in the average kitchen
www.kahrs.com/uk/Consumer/Pages/start.aspx
The Rubber Flooring Company - rubber is not to everyone's taste but great for a funky look and for young kids
www.therubberflooringcompany.co.uk/
Dalsouple - more rubber!
www.dalsouple.com/dalsouple2/index-fl.html
FREE STANDING FURNITURE
For those wanting to create that truly free standing kitchen with individual pieces that don't match ... or for a table and chairs ... or some antiques for a traditional kitchen
UK Antiques: A huge site - listing many antiques dealers and also selling antiques online. Have a look for traditionally restored tables, chairs, cupboards and more.
www.sellingantiques.co.uk/
MISCELLANEOUS
These are sites that I think might be of interest - but which don't fit into the other categories
Personal Chef.UK.com - for those times when you don't want to spend all your time in the kitchen (however well designed!). You can have a cake baked or hire a chef for the day ... including shopping and clearing up! Site includes recipes too.
www.personalchef.uk.com
DIRECTORIES & ORGANISATIONS
Genuine web site directories and not just lists of adverts (although there will be adverts too)
Stiff Upper List - a British Directory
www.stiffupperlist.co.uk/
UK Small Business Directory
www.uksmallbusinessdirectory.co.uk
ebuild.co.uk: Self Build Guide: UK guide to self build, diy and house renovation
www.ebuild.co.uk
The Free Directory UK
www.the-free-directory.co.uk
UKZone Web Directory - searchable UK focused web directory offering site screenshots.
www.ukzone.info
UK BLOGS
For those of you who are interested in blogging ... here are some interesting links. Not much on kitchen design in the UK I'm afraid.
British Bloggers Directory
www.britblog.com
The Foodie List - The title says it all really ... anything to do with food and eating
thefoodielist.co.uk/wp/
Bloggapedia, Blog Directory - Find It!
www.bloggapedia.com
INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN BLOGS
There are some really good kitchen blogs if you look further afield ... and some of the subjects covered are universal.
Kitchen-exchange - is the blog of Peggy Deras. If you've read Majjie's blog, you'll have seen some of her comments here. Peggy is based in San Francisco and seems to be great fun.
kitchen-exchange.blogspot.com/
Kitschy Kitchens - is where our friend Peggy Deras tells you about kitchens she doesn't like or where there are design issues. I don't always agree with her on matters of taste (perhaps that's a transatlantic thing) - but it's a good read.
kitschykitchens.blogspot.com/
Kitchen Design Notes - is a lively blog with lots of great pictures, written by two Californian kitchen designers
kitchendesignnotes.blogspot.com/
The Kitchen Designer - is the blog of Susan Serra, another American kitchen designer who has visited us here at Majjie's. She's based in the New York area.
www.thekitchendesigner.org/journal/
KITCHEN FITTING
I'm thinking about having a separate list of kitchen fitters on this web site - so watch this space (... or at least, look out for a new space!).
In the meantime, here's a book on how to do-it-yourself!
"Kitchens - How to Really Fit Your Own" - is an e-book written by kitchen fitter Steve Lake; it can be bought from his web site. And, if you're after a fitter in Torrington, Devon - then I guess Steve is your man!
www.diykitchenfitting.co.uk/
