Kitchen Blog

11 Nov 2026 · Blog

Utility Room Ideas: Layouts, Storage and What to Plan First

Practical utility room ideas: appliance layouts, stacking, dryer types, storage zones and small utility tips from the KitchenSMART design team.

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08 Nov 2026 · Blog

Kitchen Splashback Ideas: Glass, Tiles, Quartz and What Works Behind a Hob

Kitchen splashback ideas compared: toughened glass, tiles, quartz, steel and acrylic, plus what works behind a hob, from the KitchenSMART design team.

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04 Nov 2026 · Blog

Induction vs Gas Hob: Which Is Better for Your Kitchen?

Induction vs gas hob compared: speed, efficiency, running costs, pans, safety and installation, from the KitchenSMART design team.

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01 Nov 2026 · Blog

Kitchen Island with Hob: Pros, Cons and How to Plan One

The pros, cons, clearances and extraction options for a kitchen island with hob, from the KitchenSMART design team.

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28 Oct 2026 · Blog

Pull Out Larder: Sizes, Pros and Cons, and Where to Put One

Pull out larder sizes, pros and cons, and where one works best in your kitchen, from the KitchenSMART design team.

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25 Oct 2026 · Blog

Kitchen Plinth Lighting: Strips, Spots and What to Plan First

LED strips or spots, IP ratings, drivers and switching: what to plan for kitchen plinth lighting before the kitchen goes in.

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21 Oct 2026 · Blog

Quartz vs Granite Worktops: Which Is Best for Your Kitchen?

Quartz or granite? An honest comparison of heat, stains, scratches, care, cost and looks from a team that fits both.

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18 Oct 2026 · Blog

Venting Hobs Explained: How They Work and Are They Worth It?

How venting hobs work, ducted vs recirculating, the honest pros and cons, and what to plan before you choose one.

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14 Oct 2026 · Blog

Handleless Kitchens: How They Work, Pros and Cons, and What to Look For

True handleless, J-pull or push-to-open? How handleless kitchens work, the honest pros and cons, and what makes a good one.

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11 Oct 2026 · Blog

German Appliance Brands: Neff, Bosch, Siemens, Bora and Liebherr Explained

How Bosch, Siemens and Neff are related, what Bora and Liebherr do best, and how to pick appliances before you design the…

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