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…

Outdoor Kitchens From Urban Garden Space Outdoor kitchens are not just for summer, with clever planning and the right equipment you can enjoy outdoor eating and entertaining almost all year round.When we were forced to socialise outdoors by the Covid pandemic, it seemed an unnatural thing but now it has become more acceptable, and people…

KITCHEN TRENDS FOR 2022 2022 is set to be an exciting year for kitchen design. The way that people view their kitchen has changed considerably over the last two years during the pandemic and this is influencing future designs. The kitchen was always considered the hub of the home but it now has to be…

How To Achieve A Stress Free Kitchen Project For many people, investing in a new kitchen is a once in a life time experience, and it can be stressful. There can be a lot of upheaval, especially if a home is being extended or renovated, and usually by the time it comes to thinking about…

Work Walls Offer Flexibility & Style In The Kitchen Storage has long been the number one request from customers when designing a new kitchen.  Traditionally most of the storage would come from cupboards and drawers but    new alternatives offer bespoke design solutions that transform the kitchen into a multipurpose living space. After spending so much…

Power Up Your Kitchen During the last year the kitchen has become an important place for the family to work and play, as well as to cook, eat and socialise.  With families utilising multiple gadgets such as phones, tablets and laptops, it is possible to run out of places to charge them, or not to…

Turning A Kitchen Into A Home – Trends For 2021 2020 was a year when everything changed. In our homes this has led to families re-defining how they use their space, with the kitchen’s role as the hub of the home, becoming even more important.In 2021, we will continue to multi-task in the kitchen, using…

Create Your Own Gin Bar At Home With many families spending more of the festive season in their homes this year, having a home bar with everything you need at hand would help the party go with a swing.  Imagine a cosy corner with a bespoke cupboard to hold your favourite tipple, or a hide…

Bespoke Commercial Design Service Our online commercial design service has proved invaluable to developers, architects and housebuilders over the last few months.  The construction industry is busy and we have our commitment to deliver commercial, cost effective design–led solutions, with outstanding levels of service. We work with a number of local housebuilders and developers that…