This month we thought it would be interesting to focus on some kitchen tit-bits that cover the past, present and future with kitchen disasters of the last 100 years, a fantastic new virtual showroom launch and a sneaky peek into what possibly lies ahead. Magnet reveals the worst kitchen culprits Tiled worktops have been named as the worst kitchen look of the last 100 years according to research by kitchen retailer Magnet. And while traditional kitchen trends in general are on the rise with walk-in larders and service windows making a comeback, it seems homeowners aren’t embracing every aspect of vintage designs. According to the latest data from Magnet, the worst three kitchen looks of the last 100 years are: Tiled...
Overarching statements like being “done” with something as ubiquitous as canned lighting is maybe a little dramatic, yes, but I’ve been discussing the topic with Emily back and forth for a few weeks now. It can be fun to be black-and-white about a topic to force people’s hand to make a decision. It’s what I call the “gun to the head” decision, which, well, is very (unnecessarily) violent (considering the day and age we live in), but an effective discussion tool when used hypothetically. Emily’s stance on the subject was that she’s seeing new trends emerge in place of the traditional recessed light (I’ll walk you through those), so, as a designer, maybe there’s no reason left to use the...
Overarching statements like being “done” with something as ubiquitous as canned lighting is maybe a little dramatic, yes, but I’ve been discussing the topic with Emily back and forth for a few weeks now. It can be fun to be black-and-white about a topic to force people’s hand to make a decision. It’s what I call the “gun to the head” decision, which, well, is very (unnecessarily) violent (considering the day and age we live in), but an effective discussion tool when used hypothetically. Emily’s stance on the subject was that she’s seeing new trends emerge in place of the traditional recessed light (I’ll walk you through those), so, as a designer, maybe there’s no reason left to use the...
