Why It Matters: The Benefits of Sensory Inclusion in Kitchen Design Author: Belinda Dangerfield If you had asked me a few years ago whether kitchen design could impact mental health, family connection, or daily comfort, I probably would have shrugged. But life has a way of teaching lessons we didn’t even know we needed. As…

CAN YOU FIT A KITCHEN SYOURSELF? THE HONEST DIY GUIDE Author: Belinda Dangerfield So, you’re thinking about a brand-new kitchen but your wallet’s giving you the side-eye. Naturally, the question pops up: “Can I fit a kitchen myself?” The short answer? Yep, it’s possible. The long answer? Well… it depends on your skills, patience, and…

The Kitchen’s Evolving Role: From Functional Workspace to Multi-Functional Hub How Freedom Accessible Kitchens Meet and Exceed Building Regulations You know, sometimes I think my kitchen has a busier social calendar than I do.It used to be just a place where I chopped vegetables, burned toast, and pretended I understood the settings on my oven….

Designing Without Limits: How Freedom Accessible Kitchens Meet and Exceed Building Regulations Designing Without Limits: How Freedom Accessible Kitchens Meet and Exceed Building Regulations Creating a kitchen that is truly accessible means more than meeting basic standards. It requires thoughtful, inclusive design that reflects the daily realities of wheelchair users. At Qudaus Living, we’re proud…

Shaker, But Smarter: Discover 2025’s Most Coveted Kitchen Look The New Shaker: Modern Classic Kitchens for 2025 and Beyond If there’s one style that has quietly endured every passing trend, it’s the Shaker kitchen. But don’t mistake “timeless” for static—2025’s take on the Shaker is refreshingly evolved. Sleeker lines, smarter storage, layered textures, and subtle…

What Is the Best Worktop Choice for a Cost-Conscious Client? And Is It Worth Upgrading to Stone? When designing a new kitchen, worktops are one of the biggest visual and functional elements—and one of the most varied when it comes to cost. For budget-conscious clients, the question often arises: What’s the best worktop choice without…

Kitchen Appliance Review: Is It Worth Spending More? When planning a new kitchen, one of the biggest debates is how much to spend on appliances. Should you invest in premium brands like Miele, Siemens, Asko, or Gaggenau—or opt for more affordable options from brands like Beko, Hotpoint, or Hisense? It’s a valid question. After all,…

How Much Does a Fitted Kitchen Cost? One of the first questions most people ask before walking into a kitchen showroom is: “How much is this going to cost me?” It’s a completely fair question—but also one of the trickiest to answer. That’s because there’s no single price tag for a fitted kitchen. Like buying…

Belinda talks accessible and universal design Belinda sat down recently to talk with freelance kitchen and bedroom designer Faye Newman on her Love Your Kitchen podcast. The podcast is available on video so you can  take time out to  get a cup of tea and have a watch here . If you haven’t got time…

Should I buy a Quartz worktop? Quartz has been oner of our most popular worktops for many years but the recent media coverage about the banning of high silica quartz worktops in Australia has led to questions about its safety. We are happy to reassure all our customers that there is no risk at all…

Inclusive design has become a bit of a buzz word in the kitchen industry, which is great as for far too long kitchen design has been too restrictive and exclusive. Having been involved in exploring the idea of inclusivity for several years, here at Qudaus Living we have evolved our thinking to encompass sensory design….

Kitchen Trends 2024 As we move into spring and nature starts to bloom, it’s natural to think about spring cleaning and refreshing your home. If you are dreaming of a new kitchen this year, we have some exciting new products, reflecting the latest trends, which will bring a new lease of life to your kitchen. …

HOW TO KEEP YOUR KITCHEN A SMOKE FREE ZONE THIS CHRISTMAS With the Christmas season fast approaching, many will be planning to entertain friends and family at home. The kitchen will be busy with multiple dishes to be cooked and a social hub as people gather to chat whilst food is being prepared.  Having the…

Qudaus living owner Belinda looks at the options when looking to refresh rather than replace a kitchen. We sometimes have customers who are looking for a kitchen refresh rather than a complete new kitchen. This can be an option, especially when the customer loves and wants to keep the layout and may have a limited…

STYLISH KITCHENS FOR EVERYONE We have always created unique kitchen designs that respond to the needs of the family, and provide the perfect environment for cooking and socialising. No two families are ever the same, so each and every kitchen is tailored to allow everyone to enjoy using the space, all ages, and all abilities….

The Walk In Dressing Room You Have Always Dreamed Of If you have dreaming of the perfect walk-in dressing room, we can make this dream come true.  Our fabulous storage furniture can be configured to organise your life and clothes just the way you want.  With a huge selection of different cabinet heights and widths…

Kitchen Trends for 2023 This year is set to be an exciting one for kitchen design.  The role of the kitchen has changed since we experienced lockdown and this has opened up new opportunities to design a room for multipurpose living that really is the heart of the home. A room for all activities Many…

TOP TIPS ON HOW TO SECURE THE APPLIANCES YOU WANT IN YOUR DREAM The rising prices and problems with the supply of appliances has been well documented in the press. If you are planning a new kitchen and want to secure your ‘wish- list’ of appliances, then take a look at our top five tips….

Designing A Kitchen For All Kitchen design is ever evolving and whilst there will be trends in styles and colours the principles of an effective layout  that is safe, functional and a pleasure to use for all, remains at the heart of our design philosophy. We apply the principle of starting with questions about who…

Becoming A Kitchen Designer Sophie Owen is a young designer at Qudaus Living, who has recently been shortlisted for three prestigious KBB industry design awards.  This is her story, outlining how she came to kitchen design and what she loves about her job. “My early ambition was to be a wedding dress designer but when…