Small Kitchens – Designs and Ideas

Posted on September 21, 2012 by timfoley

I’m old enough to remember the Scullery and the Kitchenette and although Wikipedia defines both as supplementary additions to the main kitchen, they mustn’t have researched down our way because in most houses “up north”, they were the main kitchen. … Continue reading →

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Silestone colours and Sinks

Posted on August 3, 2012 by timfoley

Silestone Sports Series of colours remain popular with buyers and as with all colours in the Silestone range, they are all available through Kitchens Fitted. Said to be inspired by Fernando Alonso, the two time Formula One Champion, the range … Continue reading →

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Worktop Warranties – How valuable are they?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by timfoley

More than ever before buyers are undertaking research on the products they buy and if you’re like most. then if a product comes with a defined term warranty then the paperwork is put away in a drawers and that’s the … Continue reading →

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Corian Worktop Colours – What’s suitable for the Kitchen and what isn’t

Posted on July 12, 2012 by timfoley

Here’s a useful table detailing the Corian worktop colour palette and listing those colours sutable for the Kitchen and those that aren’t.   KITCHEN COLOURS Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 BISQUE BONE CAMEO WHITE DESIGNER WHITE DISTINCT TAN … Continue reading →

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Corian® – Making sure your warranty remains valid

Posted on June 13, 2012 by timfoley

Much of my time recently has been spent speaking with potential buyers of our worktops here at Kitchensfitted. DuPont Corian® is one that causes  buyers some confusion and if there’s one glaringly obvious fact it’s that consumers are suffering from a … Continue reading →

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Corian – putting the record straight for potential buyers

Posted on April 6, 2012 by timfoley

Well it’s that time of year when buyers hit the High St’s and Retail Parks in search of products for the home, Corian worktops being among them. Here’s a tale e-mailed to us from a buyer seeking a solid surface who was wise enough … Continue reading →

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KitchensFitted Timeline – Online Since ’99

Posted on April 5, 2012 by timfoley

You may have noticed, if you’re familiar with our website, that it’s taken on a new look. We’ve also introduced a new branding tag line – ‘Online since ’99′ and I thought I’d take you on a trip down memory … Continue reading →

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New Kitchen? How to Project Manage

Posted on March 11, 2012 by timfoley

Before I get on a roll with this blog, let me emphasise the need to hire professionals who are qualified and approved by a representative and regulatory body to undertake the work. This is particularly important when hiring a person … Continue reading →

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KBB – Good ‘Footfall’ – where was the ‘Fingerfall’?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by timfoley

It’s some years since I visited the KBB exhibition and this year I went with a totally new mindset.  There were some great stands with innovative products. The show appeared well organised and there was an air of positivity that … Continue reading →

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Laminate Worktops – How to Choose, Install and Maintain

Posted on March 2, 2012 by timfoley

Here at KitchensFitted it’s plain to see, if you browse our website, that we specialise in bespoke kitchen worktops such as Corian and Silestone yet in my conversations with clients I’m often asked my opinion on Laminate worktops and in … Continue reading →

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Corian, Granite and Quartz Worktops – You Decide

Posted on January 21, 2012 by timfoley

When we first had to make a decision as to which bespoke worktops we would offer back in 2002 there were a number of factors to consider. Having worked a lifetime in the industry most associated with them, I’d already … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Crazies

Posted on January 20, 2012 by timfoley

Not wanting to feel left out after the indulgences over Christmas, like most people, I felt a little pressured to join the January rush to rid myself of the unwelcome visitor taking up residence around my waist and elsewhere. Guilt … Continue reading →

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Silestone new Sinks available now @Kitchensfitted

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

Silestone are now offering two additional sizes to their range of Integrity sinks and given that we are offering them to our buyers, below you will find the press release.   Pity that Silestone UK don’t appear to be active … Continue reading →

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Worktop offers – or are they?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by timfoley

The battle for business is in full swing and its hardly surprising that this time of year and especially in these difficult times that a plethora of “incredible discounts” enter the fray. In our sector, Solid Surface and Quartz Worktops, … Continue reading →

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Empty Homes – A new training ground

Posted on December 8, 2011 by timfoley

While watching Channel 4′s Great British Property Scandal, that has now generated a campaign to refurbish empty homes in order to re-house the growing number of homeless people across the UK, I was left  reflecting on the wasted time that … Continue reading →

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