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<channel><title><![CDATA[Kitchen Visions - beautiful fitted kitchens - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:54:02 +0000</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Shaker style Kitchens are they still trendy?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/shaker-style-kitchens-are-they-still-trendy]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/shaker-style-kitchens-are-they-still-trendy#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 23:14:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/shaker-style-kitchens-are-they-still-trendy</guid><description><![CDATA[Shaker kitchens, named after the Shaker community a religious community the originated in the 18th century.A long time favourite in the kitchen world with certain variations having been around for many years. They rapidly became popular because of their ease of construction, traditionally made from Pine, Birch, Maple. Usually the easier obtained timbers.The appeal for the modern home however are the clean simple lines and the rise in the trend towards minimalism in the home.         See our shak [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Shaker kitchens, named after the Shaker community a religious community the originated in the 18th century.<br />A long time favourite in the kitchen world with certain variations having been around for many years. They rapidly became popular because of their ease of construction, traditionally made from Pine, Birch, Maple. Usually the easier obtained timbers.<br />The appeal for the modern home however are the clean simple lines and the rise in the trend towards minimalism in the home.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/uploads/1/7/2/3/17239524/georgianhouse-13_1_orig.jpg" alt="beaded shaker kitchen door" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/shaker-style-kitchens.html">See our shaker home page by clicking here</a></div>  <div class="paragraph">The modern trend and its appeal is to create an uncluttered space with minimal lines, yet also creating a more timeless crisp, fresh look, that transcends fads is certainly appealing for many people. After all you have to live with this usually for a number of years.<br />It is quite a versatile style and can be modified to suit, made with a flat drawer front, still looking uncluttered even on modern drawer packs with drawers stacked on top of one another.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/uploads/1/7/2/3/17239524/markham-main_3_orig.jpg" alt="wide frame shaker kitchen" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;The <a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/markham.html">Markham</a> shaker kitchen here on the left uses a wide frame to create a real statement.<br />The Markham shaker kitchen is also made to look like a real painted Oak door but is in fact a replica which is very cost effective. In fact even the most eagle eyed people would struggle to spot the difference between this and the real Oak, putting this within most peoples price range.<br /><br />&#8203;The <a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/balmoral.html">Balmoral</a>&nbsp;shaker kitchen uses the same type of material only in a narrower frame.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">The other trend is towards housings for pantry or larder units, you may have an oven such as an Aga or Rangemaster or if you are unable to bend down, tall housings are ideal to place your integrated oven into&#8203;.<br />&#8203;The shaker kitchens have that certain look that really seems to suit taller units as shown above in our <a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/huntley.html">Huntley painted</a> shaker kitchen.<br />Painting the Oak lets the grain of the timber show through but then enables you to change to colour to match your home decor.<br />The look of the timber showing through also creates a real tactile feel to your kitchen that most people really admire.<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">Modern Shaker kitchen collections really do have something for everyone, many available in traditional oak colours or painted finishes.&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">With solid oak or character oaks, o</span>r mix the two, showing painted and oak all tastefully mixed, the choice is yours. You can even mix colours as shown in the picture above.<br /><br /><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/uploads/1/7/2/3/17239524/published/maywell-main_1.jpg?1548977993" alt="raised centre panel shaker kitchen" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;Alternately<span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">&nbsp;it could be a slightly more complicated design by using a raised centre panel as shown in the picture on the left, the Maywell shaker kitchen shows this to great effect.<br /><a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/maywell.html">Go to Maywell page</a></span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/uploads/1/7/2/3/17239524/huntley_2_orig.jpg" alt="solid oak painted shaker kitchen" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Obvious a number of embellishments can be made to create interest within the design, a fancy handle or a simple small knob, a traditional cup handle or drop handle maybe? A modern Chrome handle or a burnished copper or wrought iron?<br />&#8203;It's all down to your own taste.<br /><br />&#8203;There has lately been a slight drift to adding minor flourishes by adding subtleties such as small bevels within the frame, wider frames, narrower frames you name it.<br /><br />&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">I think you will agree that in the shaker collection there really is something for everyone, we are able to also produce these in any colour you desire, in any style with any handle the choice is yours. We also create beautiful bespoke creations handmade and painted&nbsp;by ourselves in nay size, please visit our&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/bespoke-kitchens.html">bespoke page.</a><br /><font color="#2a2a2a" size="3">But please get in contact if you have any questions</font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">&nbsp;or have a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/shaker-style-kitchens.html">browse through our Shaker kitchen collection</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">Thank you Tony</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitted bathrooms]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/fitted-bathrooms]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/fitted-bathrooms#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:36:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/fitted-bathrooms</guid><description><![CDATA[We also do bathrooms on request, please visit our bathrooms page to see what is available to you   	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	   We can create beautiful bathrooms and also matching bedroom furniture to match, please get in contact to see what we can do for you. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">We also do bathrooms on request, please visit our <a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/bathrooms.html">bathrooms page</a> to see what is available to you</div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/uploads/1/7/2/3/17239524/editor/fn4c3805_3.jpg?1548682874" alt="Fitted bathroom shower cubicle " style="width:669;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/uploads/1/7/2/3/17239524/fn4c3804_2_orig.jpg" alt="Fitted bathroom tiles and mirror" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">We can create beautiful bathrooms and also matching bedroom furniture to match, please get in contact to see what we can do for you.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY kitchen design]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/diy-kitchen-design]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/diy-kitchen-design#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:30:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/diy-kitchen-design</guid><description><![CDATA[Measuring up your own kitchen needn't be as difficult as you think.Don't get me wrong it has taken many years of experience to offer the design expertise that we have acquired, however some customers do wish to design their own kitchen.To aid you in this we have designed a simple help page to enable you to do so, even then we are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.Click here to go to the DIY fit and design page. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Measuring up your own kitchen needn't be as difficult as you think.<br />Don't get me wrong it has taken many years of experience to offer the design expertise that we have acquired, however some customers do wish to design their own kitchen.<br /><br />To aid you in this we have designed a simple help page to enable you to do so, even then we are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/kitchens---how-to-measure-up-your-kitchen.html">Click here to go to the DIY fit and design page.</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect Kitchen Design]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/perfect-kitchen-design]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/perfect-kitchen-design#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/blog/perfect-kitchen-design</guid><description><![CDATA[Consultation  All new projects start with an initial consultation where your individual requirements and ideas are incorporated into the design. Items to be discussed are:Kitchen StyleColours&#8203;LayoutPractical solutionsAppliances&#8203;&#8203;Practical storage solutions&#8203;Design&#8203;  Kitchen Style  It seems obvious but the first thing is to discover what style you require for example a shaker traditional style such as our Shaker styles or a modern style such as high gloss lacquered do [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title">Consultation</h2>  <div class="paragraph">All new projects start with an initial <font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400">consultation where your individual requirements and ideas are incorporated into the design. Items to be discussed are:</span></font><ul><li>Kitchen Style</li><li><font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400">Colours</span></font></li><li><font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400">&#8203;Layout</span></font></li><li><font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400">Practical solutions</span></font></li><li><font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400">Appliances</span></font>&#8203;</li><li><font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400">&#8203;Practical storage solutions</span></font></li><li><font><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400">&#8203;Design</span></font>&#8203;</li></ul></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Kitchen Style</h2>  <div class="paragraph">It seems obvious but the first thing is to discover what style you require for example a shaker traditional style such as our Shaker styles or a modern style such as high gloss lacquered doors.<br />This has also got to suit your own personal taste and also suit your home. <a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/your-kitchen-style.html">Take a look at the available styles.</a></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">The Kitchen Colour</h2>  <div class="paragraph">We all have our favourite colours, but would you want a whole kitchen in this colour, pink might be a great colour but for all the kitchen doors? Maybe your favourite colour can be introduced in an accent colour such as a glass splashback behind your cooker? This could be relatively inexpensive and as such could be changed a few years down the line if you changes your mind or changed your homes decoration.</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Kitchen Layout</h2>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp;One of the most problematic issues with a new kitchen can be the layout. That awkward corner, a soil-pipe in the way, a small room. This is where a professional designer can help out. By all means get two or three designs done or go by recommendation as this is always best. Get to know your designer and get them to know you and your requirements. Don't be rushed, this is where mistakes are usually made by a pushy salesperson wanting to get a signature on their order form so they can get their commission. Think about solutions to you layout problems and use the designers knowledge. Take a look at our<a href="https://www.kitchenvisions.co.uk/about-us.html"> about us page</a> as to what we can do for you.</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Practical Storage Solutions</h2>  <div class="paragraph">Again there are many solutions to many problem areas in your kitchen. Please take a look at the video opposite it shows just some of the solutions available in a modern kitchen. Think about practical problems you might have personally, maybe struggling to bend down, or not wanting to get on your hands and knees getting into a corner cupboard.</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Kitchen Appliances</h2>  <div class="paragraph">The appliances in your kitchen also require some thought, along with practical solutions such as working heights to get into an oven. For example advice on Induction hobs which are very safe with young children or the elderly person, self cleaning pyrolytic ovens, combination oven if your life always seems like a mission.&nbsp; Ask advice on this youd be surprised of the solutions out there.</div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">The Final Design</h2>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp;All the items and more are thoroughly discussed and these<span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85); font-weight:400"><font> ideas are then translated into a cutting edge design which can be fine tuned with yourself and then turned into outstanding, high performance fitted kitchen ranges that last for years. We spend many hours researching the current colours, styles and finishes to ensure Kitchen Visions customers always get a timeless kitchen that will perform for many years.</font></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>