Kitchen

An exclusive diamond-mounted cooker, which has been produced to celebrate the diamond anniversary of Denman College – the Women’s Institute-owned Residential Adult Education College – is to be raffled online for charity.

Tupperware, bread bins and even the humble tea cosy have disappeared from the nation’s kitchens, according to new research.

New for Spring ’08, leading cooking brand Cannon introduces two new additions to its ‘Professional’ range that offer true 21st Century cooking to those with a passion for experimenting in the kitchen; the Professional 110, 110cm range cooker and the Professional 90 which is a 90cm range cooker. With versatility at the core, the Cannon Professional 110 allows ‘at home’ cooks to perfect their craft.

Premium German domestic appliance manufacturer, Miele, will be sharing their knowledge of wine storage with thousands of wine enthusiasts at the Wine Show in Islington, London, from 23-26 October.

As ever, interior trends follow hot on the heels of fashion and this year is no exception. 2008 saw monochrome taking to the catwalk once again and now, a matter of months later, that classic combo of black and white is back in the shops and heading for our homes.

With the excitement of the festive period also comes the worry of running out of essential supplies and the added expense this time of year brings. Luckily help is at hand - Whirlpool is launching its four-strong range of A+ rated chest freezers with extra low running costs, which means you can store all the food you need for Christmas, whilst helping the environment and saving you cash at the same time.

A leading national timber firm is supplying top class kitchens for a group of restored residential buildings in a newly regenerated area of Bradford. The former textile warehouse at Little Germany in Bradford, is currently being converted into modern loft apartments, hosting studio, one and two bedroom living spaces.

With slower property markets and rising mortgage rates many homeowners are turning to makeovers as an alternative to selling their property.

Graduating Product & Furniture Design student Paul Oxley has invented a device he calls the electronic tea towel to boost kitchen hygiene. Paul, who graduates from De Montfort University in Leicester next week (14 July), with a first class honours degree, has developed the idea for a high-tech replacement for kitchen cloths.

Versatility is one of the trends building huge momentum in the kitchen with designers and consumers alike rethinking the traditional ways of handling appliances. Appliance types, options and combinations have evolved to allow for more diverse and personalised options.

An egg tray that only holds five eggs and a dishwasher that doesn't wash standard size plates are among a list of badly-designed household appliances currently on sale in the high street.

If you want to do your bit for the planet and accessorise your home in style, then take a look at the latest eco chic Organics range from Addis. Consisting of everything you need to indulge your inner domestic goddess you can make a real style statement while being ethical.

The winners have been announced for the 2007, Kitchen Innovation of the Year awards, and Liebherr has triumphed. The awards put on jointly by The German Federal Ministry of Economics & Technology, and the “Better Living” initiative, heighten consumer awareness of innovation and quality.

Kitchen specialist Caple has introduced the latest in its contemporary kitchen collection - Nexus White. Geometric and streamlined in design, Nexus White immediately defines the contemporary living space.

Offering the next generation in food preparation, the new Krups Prep Expert range – designed by Konstantin Grcic, uses advanced technology for the greatest precision required in food preparation.

Inspired by 70s TV Classic ‘The Good Life’, these timeless pots from Jamie Oliver's new Cast Iron At Home Range for Tefal are great for winter recipes. The Cast Iron material is great for retaining heat longer than other cooking materials, making the range ideal for stewing and slow cooking family favourites like chicken casserole or a rich meaty chilli for friends.

Spring is the time of year when we don the marigolds and clear out the cupboards to mark the end of the dreary winter months. As the sun starts to shine, Spring rays reveal dirty marks on worktop surfaces and kitchen appliances, so it’s important that your kitchen glistens with it.

Looking for a simple yet modern dinner set for a cosy Easter lunch? Virgin Vie At Home has the answer. The crisp white Aspen is more than just an ordinary dinner service. The 12-piece set has an unique elliptical design, giving it an off-curve silhouette. The set consists of 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates and 4 soup plates.

Keeping its finger on the eco pulse, German kitchen manufacturer Schüller provides recycling solutions to aid the ever growing issues arising from kitchen waste and how it is distributed and discarded.

Kitchens today are not only a multi-purpose living space they feature stronger, bolder colours too. The desire for individuality is highly sought-after by the discerning consumer and this can be achieved through unusual colours, textures and materials.

Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie have topped a poll by kitchen manufacturer and retailer Sigma 3 of celebrities Britons would most like to cook for on Valentine’s Day.

Building on the success of the hugely popular Masterchef, Aga has unveiled a new Deluxe model. The Masterchef Deluxe boasts a redesigned exterior, which features side-opening main oven doors with handy slam catches and a new-look hand-rail.

As Christmas approaches, it’s not the Christmas shopping or family togetherness that raises stress levels – the biggest panic most adults have in the lead up to the big day is the pressure of cooking Christmas dinner.

Still hankering after that 1950’s retro look? The new Electra E7681 retro style fridge freezer in fashionable cream is the perfect excuse for replacing a fridge on its last legs and will give any kitchen a fresh new face-lift into the bargain.

Measuring just 50cm wide, the M0263 ‘A’ rated frost free fridge freezer from Servis is ideal where kitchen space is limited. This slimline version offers a practical alternative to many of the larger style cooling products available on the market.

Often criticised as being a nation obsessed with TV dinners, Britons are taking entertainment in the kitchen to a new level with over one in four of Britons, 28% having a television or stereo in their kitchen.

Chalon UK Ltd, internationally renown designers and manufacturers of hand crafted kitchens, bathrooms and freestanding furniture, are proud to announce the launch of their latest new showroom right in the centre of St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Chalon UK Ltd, internationally renown designers and manufacturers of hand crafted kitchens and freestanding furniture, are proud to announce the launch of their new Chalon Ancestral kitchen range as the main focus of their display at this year's Daily Telegraph House & Garden Fair (Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th June at Olympia).

Building on the success of the hugely popular Masterchef, Aga has unveiled a new Deluxe model.

The Hybrid Aga offers complete cooking versatility. A great addition to any kitchen, it has the cast-iron good looks and superb cooking performance one expects from Aga.

Whirlpool, an official sponsor of the Women’s Tennis Association, has teamed up with Eric Lanlard, patisserie chef to the stars, to create some exclusive recipes inspired by the upcoming tennis season.

Specialist kitchen makers Cotteswood have seen the growing trend for creams, whites and serene coloured painted kitchens continue to grow.

If the designers at In Design were asked the question “What would be the first things on a wish list for any inspiring or professional cook?” the answer would surely be “The speed and control of gas with the smooth and ‘easy-clean' surface of a ceramic hob.” Enter the power of Induction...

Following on from the phenomenal success of the gorgeous glass tiles, cutting edge glass art and design company, Rupert Scott, has launched a range of inspiring splashbacks for the kitchen – certain to make any kitchen unique, individual and stylish.

In an era of energy efficiency and conservation In Design has recognised the value in its latest offering, The Quooker.

Mercury, manufacturers of the award winning Thermastone range cooker have now made it possible for consumers to purchase a separate set of doors for the range so if changing their kitchen decor they can change their cooker colour to match.

American Appliances celebrated their 20th anniversary on Saturday the 12th May with some of the finest chefs and wine experts around at their showroom in Woodford Green, Essex.

Have you inherited an Aga that you love, but secretly wish were a diff e rent colour? Is your Aga so well loved – and well used – that it would benefit from a bit of a facelift? Have you damaged a door or one of the hotplate covers with some over-enthusiastic cooking?

Does your kitchen let you down? Is it stuck in the 1970s? Or maybe your appliances are more embarrassing than integrated? If the answer is yes, then the bad news is that you could be decreasing the value of your home by thousands; the good news is you qualify for Kitchen SOS and could win your dream kitchen, worth £10,000.

Forecasters are predicting that this summer is set to be another scorcher with two or three lengthy heat waves. To prepare for a potential long hot summer it is worth stocking up your freezer with bags of ice, refreshing ice lollies and a selection of luxury ice cream, to help keep you cool on the warmest days.

From April 2007, the much-praised Electric Aga – which runs on a standard 13-amp connection – will be offered with the option of the hugely innovative Aga Intelligent Management System (AIMS).

It looks like kitchens have joined the size zero debate and have embraced the hot catwalk look of curves with a passion.

A cheese mad mother from Timperley, Cheshire, has had an unusual bespoke kitchen designed for her - the cabinets look like Blue Stilton!

It seems that the North-South divide is greater than ever, certainly in terms of style choices. New research by kitchen expert Magnet into buying patterns across the UK reveals our choice of kitchens and buying behaviours differ depending on where we live.

Electric induction hobs are not only as fast and reactive as gas hobs but shave minutes off gas cooking times because the pan is heated, not the hob. This means they are the most energy efficient hob choice on the market, thanks to the fact that no fuel is wasted on unnecessary heating.

Just because the temperature rises outside, doesn’t mean you can’t use your range cooker on the inside. Everhot has some useful tips for keeping your cool this summer while making the most of your range cooker.

Introducing the ultimate combination: cast-iron range cooking with an A-rated central heating boiler.

The benefits of the pull out spray kitchen tap are well documented, and latest range from Blanco clearly demonstrates the progress which has been made over recent years in terms of design, functionality and performance.

The new Rayburn 800 Series from Aga is causing quite a stir. With six attractive colours and the solid reliability that sets Rayburn apart as a kitchen icon, the 800 Series cookers offer everything one would expect from a Rayburn, only on a larger scale.

The trend for more open plan living spaces in our homes shows no sign of abating and, increasingly, the definition between our living, cooking and eating areas is deliberately blurred. Key to ensuring that these flexible spaces really work is an efficient extraction system to remove unwanted cooking smells and moisture from the air.

Leading German brassware manufacturer Kludi, renowned for its bathroom collections, also offers a range of kitchen brassware solutions designed for the busy modern kitchen to offer the perfect blend of versatility, design and function.

Italian kitchen appliance manufacturer Smeg has developed a stylish built in warming drawer designed to complement the ovens in its popular ‘Classic’ range.

Hardworking Mums are estimated to spend 66 hours every week on household jobs! So raise a glass to Mum with Whirlpool, this Mother’s Day, 18th March 2007.

A joint of meat, a tray of roast vegetables, a dozen hot cross buns and a place to keep everything warm. It’s time for the family Easter lunch again and with the Everhot 150 it is simple to create the perfect roast.

Astracast has experienced a sudden increase in sales of ceramic sinks in recent months and due to popular demand have launched the Canterbury, single bowl butler style sink.

Luxury German kitchen manufacturer, SieMatic, has extended its choice of worksurface options with the addition of a range of stainless steel worktops and splashbacks.

Much like the demand for fuller-figure models on the catwalks, chunkier more substantial worktops are becoming the favoured choice for the kitchen. Bushboard’s Omega Plus range boasts 60mm thick ‘block edged’ worktops creating a look that rivals granite at a fraction of the cost.

Whirlpool is supporting the 5 A DAY Just Eat More (fruit & veg) programme with the creation of ‘The Cool Way to 5 A DAY’, a guide to help Britons eat their 5 A DAY, everyday.

Servis has introduced a new large capacity A+ fridge freezer that has been designed with the family in mind. The Servis AM7443 fridge freezer is 70cm wide and incorporates a host of features and innovative designs to provide the best storage environment for food.