Archive for the 'Kitchens' Category

What is Travertine and what is it used for?

Monday, January 25th, 2010

They say that Rome was built on Travertine, which to some extent it was, certainly many parts of it was, including large quantities of Travertine used for the Colosseum which dates back to the year 80AD! Belonging to the limestone family of stone Travertine is a beautiful natural stone which in its purest form is [...]

From the quarry to your home – granite worktops

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Granite is an igneous rock which if formed by magma and is a major part of the Earths continental crust; it is typically made up of mica, feldspar and quartz. Granite is hard and durable and has gained widespread use as a constructional material, where it is used for floors, pillars and granite worktops.
Granite [...]

Where is Travertine made?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Travertine is not man made, but is a wholly natural product that is formed through centuries of geothermal heated supersaturated alkaline waters, and is a natural stone material from the limestone family. It is made of calcium carbonate and is usually found in the form of deposits near warm or hot springs; it was frequently [...]

Travertine Tiles—Chic and Fashionable

Monday, November 16th, 2009

In a world where change is constant, people are always trying to keep up with the latest trends and innovations of any industry. Some people are interested in the most up-to-date items in fashion; others are inclined to know the latest in new gadgets, while others are concerned with the interior of their homes and [...]

Kitchen Replacement or Kitchen Revamp

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

Kitchens are at the heart of the modern homes yet there are so many essential items and appliances that need to be located in the kitchen.
If you are happy with the position of storage sink and appliances within your kitchen then you could just revamp which is more cost-effective than a full replacement of all [...]

Planning a new Kitchen

Saturday, January 21st, 2006

The most important part of Kitchen Design is the planning, a visit to your local kitchen showroom will give you ideas on what is available either on display in the showroom or choose an ideal layout from a kitchen brochure.
Take your measurements with you
Draw the shape of your existing kitchen on a piece of paper [...]