INDEX interiors


Walnut Shaker kitchen, Harvey Jones. Kitchens start from £17,000. For more information, call 0800 389 7365 or visit www.harveyjones.com


Harvey Jones Walnut Shaker kitchen – a traditional-with-a- contemporary-twist design – for example, offers a central island unit with built-in cupboards, as well as extra-deep shelving that mirrors the dimensions of the worktop, plus deep glass- fronted cabinets.


Induction cooking continues


to go from strength to strength, and with good reason: induction hobs are easy to clean, fast to heat up, quick to cool down and look super-stylish. Take a look at Electrolux’s new Domino induction hobs.


And, despite the gloomy economic climate, a luxury kitchen is vital when it comes to creating a dream home, according to recent research from home improvement retailer, Wickes. Almost a quarter (24 per cent) of homeowners questioned named a brand-new kitchen as the home improvement they would most like to make.


Sprucing up your kitchen www.indexmagazine.co.uk


can bring benefits whether you’re planning on staying in your home or want to sell and move on, as kitchens still have the most impact on our decision to buy a new home – almost half of homeowners (44%) said that the kitchen was the room that influenced them the most when purchasing a new home. Wickes Design Consultant,


Jake Clifford, says: “We have a range of 29 luxury kitchens to suit any style and budget – so you don’t have to break the bank to get your dream look.” An interesting end note


from Carlton Dawes of Instyle Interiors of Canterbury (01227 456589).


He says he’s noticed that


more people are going for a traditional look: “Solid wood and distressing, rather than high gloss and round cabinets. It might be a seasonal thing,” he says.


“People go for comfort in the winter, rather than the rather cold modern look.


Gallant towel rail, from £1,039, Aeon. For local stockists, call 01908 271155 or visit www.aeon.uk.com


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The INDEX magazine January 2012


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