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…

Kitchen Trends In 2021 – Magnetism In The Kitchen Welcome to the first of a new series, looking at trends for kitchen design that will emerge next year. We love looking ahead for the latest innovations, taking inspiration from interior designers and the world around us, enhancing your home with the very best both functionally…

A Dedicated Project Management Service To Ensure That Your New Kitchen Is A Stress Free Experience Buying a new kitchen can seem like a daunting experience, with so many decisions to make but it can be a stress free experience when you benefit from our dedicated project management service. Our team will oversee the complete…

Save Money And The Environment With An Ex-Display Kitchen If you have been dreaming of a new kitchen but think that you cannot afford what you want, have you considered buying an ex-display kitchen? It is possible to obtain the perfect kitchen for your home by re-using a display from a showroom or an exhibition….

FREESTANDING LIVING The trend for extending the kitchen to incorporate living and dining areas continues and we love designing these rooms, thinking beyond the confines of fitted kitchen furniture. An open plan layout allows you to bring in freestanding and modular furniture. Using stand-alone pieces that are designed for living spaces rather than just a…

Intelligent Appliances Bring The Garden Into The Kitchen Everyone that knows me, is aware of my fascination for gadgets in the kitchen. I just love finding another star product that makes our lives easier, saves time or is just so clever it makes me smile. The kitchen is a great place for gadget appliances as…

Kitchen Styles – Which One Is Right For Me? Investing in a new kitchen is exciting, if you have already spent time on your research, chances are you have put together a gallery of images that you love. This is a great place to begin but it can get confusing when faced with so many…

Covid-19 Policy The safety and wellbeing of our customers and staff is our priority and we will take all necessary precautions to ensure their continued welfare.  We wish to reassure you that we are taking every possible step to minimise the risk of infection with customers being able to visit by appointment only. We will…

Specialist Commercial Design Service Available Online As the construction industry begins to ease its way out of lockdown, our commercial design service is available and ready to use online. Our specialist contract service is dedicated to delivering commercial, cost effective design–led solutions, with outstanding levels of service. We work with a number of local housebuilders…

Twelve Top Tips For Planning The Perfect Kitchen Today’s kitchens are more than ever, the heart of the home, a place for the whole family to eat, cook, chat, work, and play.  They are also likely to be the largest single spend in your house, therefore careful planning is required to ensure your kitchen is…

Why NOW Is The Best Time To Plan Your Kitchen Project Use your free time at homeDuring these unprecedented times, many of us will be spending time at home, leading to more time in the kitchen having to prepare snacks and meals. This could be the perfect time to use this precious time and understand…