Kitchen Ideas & Advice

KCA design consultant Sam Coventry wins New Designer of the Year at the Designerati Awards UK 2024.

Discover the latest kitchen trend: slim shaker cabinets and thin-railed doors. The new kitchen design trend thats bridging the gap between classic and modern furniture styles for a high-end, refined and minimalist look.

In this article, KCA’s expert designers share valuable advice on transforming awkward kitchen spaces. Offering solutions for challenging layouts, like L-shaped spaces and structural pillars, with real-life examples and before-and-after photos. Discover how thoughtful design can turn any kitchen into a functional, stylish space.

We share the five main benefits of banquette seating to help you decide whether it's right for your new kitchen.

Is a dark or black kitchen right for you? Our kitchen experts answer all of your questions and offer advice to help you decide.

In this kitchen design blog, we delve into the benefits of a utility room and share ideas and considerations to help you to get the most from yours.

Learn the top kitchen extension ideas for all sizes and budgets.

Q&A with Adrian Wing, Founder of KCA

Start designing your new kitchen with confidence and no regrets!

Discover our designers' insights on the top kitchen trends for 2024.

Discover these amazing kitchen transformations to inspire your own.

Learn how to make a small kitchen feel bigger with these ideas.

Twelve of our favourite pantry and kitchen larder ideas to inspire your new kitchen.

In this article, we turn our attention to industrial decor. Find out more about this iconic trend and how to achieve a striking industrial look for your kitchen.

Seven home improvements that can increase your home's value.

Follow these 8 simple steps to find a trusted builder and set about creating your dream home.

A 2022 report revealed independent kitchen companies are more popular than high street chains. Read this article to learn the 7 reasons why.

Learn the differences between modular and bespoke kitchens and the benefits of each to help you choose the right option for your home renovation.

Our award-winning designers share their insights on emerging kitchen trends for 2023.

Discover how to re-imagine your Christmas dinner leftovers into delectable recipes for boxing day and beyond with these four delicious recipes.

For us at KCA, Christmas day is about spending quality time with the family and of course, sitting down together for a lovingly prepared Christmas meal. Read our guide to the perfect Christmas dinner, with tips to prepare your meal in advance so you can spend less time in the kitchen on the day.

Learn how to avoid food waste this Christmas with our guide to freezing your Christmas Dinner leftovers.

From classic concoctions to creative twists here's 5 festive Cocktail recipes for a Very Merry Christmas.

Love to entertain in your kitchen? Our designers share ideas to inspire your kitchen renovation and help ensure your new kitchen has everything you need to host at home in style.

Considering ceramic worktops? Read this article to learn more about this material and its benefits.

Our designers share 7 ideas to give your shaker kitchen a more modern look

Discover how supply chain issues and inflation are affecting the kitchen industry, and learn how to protect yourself from product and price increases.

KCA partnering with premium lifestyle brand BoConcept to offer our private clients and trade partners a premium, turnkey design and furnishing solution.

Learn the top benefits and considerations of boiling water taps and discover our chosen best boiling water tap brand.

We sit down with Jonny Wing, Manager of KCA, to discuss the exciting next steps for the Winkfield Showroom.

Discover a list of resources for support in the UK and learn how cooking can boost your mood and wellbeing.

Recipes, restaurant boxes, cocktails and table setting ideas to make dining at home this Valentine’s Day extra special.

Our award-winning designers share their insights on interior design trends for 2022 and the big kitchen and furniture trends for this year and beyond.

Our KCA designers share their insights into how you get the most from your kitchen budget and how kitchens vary at different budget levels.

We are thrilled to announce that our KCA design consultant Sophie Reid has won “New Designer of the Year” at the Designer Awards UK 2021.

More than just a Halloween decoration we share some delectable recipes for pumpkin, guaranteed to make a spook-tacular impression on your family and guests.

Our KCA designers share some expert tips to help you plan your kitchen lighting scheme along with some of our favourite lighting designs and solutions.

10 reasons why you should consider KCA when looking for a trade kitchen supplier and specialist. An easily digestible summary for trades interesting in learning more about our industry-leading services.

If you're dreaming of a kitchen full of natural light and a relationship to your garden, you'll love these 10 KCA kitchens that connect to the outdoors.

Our design team and our clients provide their tried and tested tips for living in your home during a kitchen renovation.

An amazing kitchen extension for a family in Berkshire. Learn the full story of the transformation with before and after photos and tips from our designers.

To celebrate KCA's 28 year anniversary we're joined Facebook and Instagram to connect with our clients and partners and share the latest projects from KCA.

In the first of many blogs this year, we explore the trends that will inspire our homes in 2021.

If you are planning a modern style kitchen project, this blog explores the design principles and characteristics of modern kitchen design with expert insights from our KCA designers.

One of our furniture partners, Daval, has received a Gold Award Win for 'Innovation in Kitchen Product Design’ for its sustainable Renzo collection.

Read our handy guide for advice and tips from our design team on finding the right cooker hood for your kitchen.

We are delighted to receive a nomination in the New Designer of the Year category.

Read advice for arranging your kitchen appliances and browse ten inspiring examples from real homes.

Discover 12 design ideas to customise your shaker kitchen to your own style, with photos of KCA kitchens from real homes.

Tips and tricks to host a memorable virtual dinner party. Learn the best apps and technology to use, how to set the mood and ideas to make the evening special.

In this article, we share advice on choosing the right shade of green for your kitchen along with two green kitchen mood boards to inspire your own green kitchen design.

Read our helpful guide to learn what the key stages of a kitchen project are and how long they each take, along with advice from our designers to keep your schedule on track.

With the New Year comes a fresh start and a chance to make changes or rejuvenate areas of your life and what better goal for 2020 than the new kitchen you’ve been dreaming of. Learn what the top trends will be for 2020.

Join us for a festive afternoon event at our Winkfield showroom on Thursday 12th December.

KCA Wins 2019 UK Property Award for an industrial style kitchen in collaboration with EAB Homes & Alexander James Interiors, receiving the highest level 5 Star Award and an International Nomination.

There’s one thing that can make or break a business, and that’s customer service. We sit down with three of the leaders behind the KCA brand to learn how KCA has harnessed processes and technology to achieve a higher Net Promoter service score from their clients than John Lewis.

The shaker kitchen remains one of the most popular kitchen styles due to its timeless design, low maintenance and versatility to be personalised. Discover what a shaker kitchen is and its design benefits, along with shaker kitchen inspiration for your own project.

Square or rectangular? Dining seating or bar seating? There are so many questions to be explored when considering a kitchen island. We look at some of the benefits of kitchen islands and how to know whether it is the right option for you.

Good storage is key to making your kitchen enjoyable to live and cook in. Maximise space in your kitchen and make it a fun place to cook and entertain with our 8 simple kitchen storage ideas.

Granite, Laminate, Quartz or Ceramic worktops? Read our handy guide to learn the benefits of each material and discover which is the best worktop for your kitchen.

Entertain your friends and family in your KCA kitchen with a private dining experience by La Belle Assiette.

This month, we share our top Miele product pick for those hoping to achieve the perfect kitchen for entertaining.

The benefits of selecting fitted bedroom furniture over freestanding alternatives.

Enjoy Easter in your KCA kitchen with this recipe by NEFF; A rack of Easter lamb with a herb crust.

A Q&A with the MD and Founder of Davonport Handmade Kitchens. We asked Richard Davonport about the benefits of investing in bespoke furniture and which styles and features he believes to be truly timeless.

This traditional Georgian staple of baked bread is topped with three different types of cheese and finished with a perfectly cooked egg, ideal for an indulgent lunch or light dinner.

When starting to think about a new kitchen project, you should take time and care over selecting the flooring that will underpin your new and often dramatically different look.

KCA’s top 5 tips for incorporating healthy choices into your kitchen design.

KCA has won Best Of Customer Service on Houzz. Over 40 million monthly unique users nominated best home improvement and design professionals in the UK and around the World.

KCA has been announced as a finalist for the biggest awards night in the kitchen industry.

Since 1993 we’ve been designing kitchens and bedrooms for prestigious properties and learnt a wealth of hints and tips along the way; knowledge we would like to share with you here on our Blog.