Modernise A Dark Wood Kitchen Without Painting The Cabinets
If you're tired of your dark wood kitchen cabinets, here are a fews to modernise and update the kitchen without painting the cabinets.
From Granite to Ceramic: Choosing the Perfect Stone Worktop for Your Home
While granite and quartz have long been popular for countertops, ceramic kitchen worktops are gaining traction for their unique benefits.
What Style of Kitchen Would Suit You Best?
If you are thinking of revamping your kitchen or having a new kitchen fitted spend some time thinking about the style of kitchen that would be best for you.
5 Tips for Installing Gas in Your Home
Amid the electricity crisis the country finds itself in, having gas in your home is now not only a lifesaver.
Ideas For An Open Pantry In A Kitchen
If there is no space for a pantry in the kitchen and all your groceries are crammed into packed cupboards, here are a few ideas you might appreciate.
How do you Select the Ideal Backsplash for a Kitchen?
It's not easy to select the perfect colour and material for a kitchen backsplash if you don't know where to start, but here are a few pointers to help you.
Can I Design a Kitchen Without Wall Cupboards?
There is no rule that says you must have wall cupboards in a kitchen and, in fact, there are three reasons why it might be better to leave wall cupboards out of the kitchen.
Add Some Spice to a Kitchen with Digitally-Printed Art!
Digital printing allows you to take any image and bring it to life as art for the home, and in this article, we look at adding some spice to heat up the kitchen.
Do you have to have a Kitchen Backsplash?
Do we need to have a backsplash in the kitchen, and does it have to be tile?
A Potential Ban on Gas Stoves Brings Safety to the Fore
The state of California (US) is in the process of implementing a ban on gas stoves and gas heating equipment because of safety concerns over health issues and harmful emissions.
3 Kitchen Trends for 2023
Here are three kitchen trends to be aware of, whether building from scratch or upgrading an existing space.
Benefits of Freestanding or Unfitted Kitchen Units
There are several benefits to a freestanding or unfitted kitchen and being able to easily update or add on to a kitchen is just two of the benefits of this type of kitchen.
Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Kitchen Worktops
Improvements in digital scanning and printing, as well as in manufacturing means that HPL and MFB boards have become ultra-realistic, with options that capture the look of marble, granite, stone and timber.
Dark Quartz Countertops with White Cabinet: Seven Design Ideas
A kitchen revamp with the dark hues of quartz countertops, and white cabinets can go pretty well for transforming the look of any kitchen.
Matt Finishes on Trend
Matt surfaces continue to grow in popularity and they can be seen everywhere from nail polish to car wraps, cabinet handles, countertops, appliances, and, of course, cabinetry in living and working areas.
Safe and Legal Installation of Gas Appliances
Kitting out a kitchen or your home with gas appliances is a smart solution if there is going to be continued load shedding for a long time.
Give Your Kitchen The Look It Deserves
In this article, we discuss some of these possibilities to help you modernize your kitchen.
Black or White Countertops - Which is Better?
The decision between white or black countertops for a new or renovated kitchen can cause a bit of a dilemma.
What Colour would you like for your Kitchen?
With painting a kitchen being the latest trend for a kitchen makeover, what colour would you like to paint your kitchen?
Metallic Copper Elements for a Modern Home
Timeless and classic, we offer a few ideas on how to bring metallic shimmer to your home with copper accents and accessories.
Which is Better, Gas or Electric Hob?
When it comes to a gas or electric hobs and which is better, I'm kinda on the fence since both have pros and cons.
PG Bison Launches Online Kitchen Visualizer
Now you can design and visualize your dream kitchen by using PG Bison's online kitchen design tool.
Expert Tips For Kitchen Organisation
Practical kitchen organisation tips brought to you by PG Bison and The Labb.
A Kitchen Filled With Sunshine!
It might not be trendy but bringing yellow into a kitchen certainly adds warmth, brightness and a feeling of sunshine.
Where To Put A Microwave
I'm in the process of finishing my kitchen renovation and busy deciding where to put the microwave - an interesting question it seems.
Design a Family-Friendly Kitchen
With families spending more time at home, one home improvement project you might want to consider is to design a family-friendly kitchen.
4 Great Kitchen Trends for 2020
If you are planning to redo your kitchen, you might light to consider these kitchen trends to add to your design plan.
Space-Saving Design Hacks for a Compact Kitchen
Take a look at some design hacks you can use to get the most out of your small or compact kitchen.
Brilliant Kitchen Remodel for Stunning Result
Starting to feel depressed or down every time you walk into your kitchen? Perhaps it's time for a remodel like this 70s kitchen that becomes a 21st Century stunner
Inspiration for a Farmhouse Kitchen Design
If you fancy a farmhouse kitchen design, there are some main elements that you want to keep in mind.
The Five Essential Parts of a Perfect Kitchen
If you are looking for ways to improve your kitchen or are getting one fitted, read on.
Make a Statement in your Kitchen with 4 Backsplash Ideas
Rather like the icing on a cake, a backsplash is a finishing touch that defines the style of a kitchen and can make an eye-catching statement.
Working with A Compact Kitchen Design
Just because your kitchen is small, doesn't mean that you are limited on options when it comes to designing a tiny kitchen that is practical and organized.
Flooring Options for all types of Kitchen Design
As a hardworking space, the kitchen demands a resilient flooring that not only makes a statement but also complements the design of a kitchen.
Keep Your Kitchen Renovation on Budget and on Schedule
When considering a new kitchen, it’s important to have a space that is well-designed, within your budget, and completed on schedule.
Kitchen Appliances that are Worth the Cost
When you are setting up a new kitchen or looking at ramping up your dated kitchen appliances, some appliances are worth the cost for the time and effort they can save you.
Scandinavian Kitchen Design
Contrary to popular belief, Scandinavian kitchen design is a great way to revamp your kitchen on a limited budget.
Colourful Kitchen Trends for 2020
We have seen kitchens transform over the past few years, as honey-toned kitchens fade out and more sophisticated colours take over on kitchen cabinets in 2020.
Update a Kitchen with all the Latest Trends
As the heart of any home, the kitchen is the one room in the home that needs to be updated on all the latest trends.
Stand Out Kitchen Design in Steyn City
A stand out design, this statement Steyn City kitchen is the epitome of perfection, celebrating contemporary clean lines and modern finishes.
Must Have Kitchen Appliances for Coffee Lovers
We list some great coffee utensils you should have in your kitchen.
5 Tricks to Make a Small Kitchen Look and Feel Bigger
In this guide, we look at how you can make your kitchen look aesthetically roomier.
New Trend for Kitchen Design
Kitchen trends seem to come and go and one trend we're really loving is the combination of painted cabinets with wood cabinets.
Make Your Kitchen Conducive for a Fun Cooking
Being welcomed in the kitchen makes a guest feel that he or she is also welcomed into the life of the host.
Move over subway... there's a new tile on the wall!
While subway tile continues to dominate the kitchen backsplash, there's a new tile on the wall that is timeless and elegant.
Eco-friendly kitchen appliances
Designing an eco-friendly kitchen is easier than ever with a wide selection of energy efficient appliances and fittings.
Easy ways to add colour to a kitchen
If your kitchen is looking a little tired and needs a refresh, take a look at how easy it is to add colour to a kitchen on a small budget and without too much hassle.
Add warmth to a kitchen
Metallic elements continue to shine as elements in a home, and the kitchen is no exception as the warmth of brass warms up these spaces.
Make your own kitchen island
Installing a kitchen island is an easy and practical way to add extra storage and more countertop space to a kitchen.
Plywood kitchen designs
Plywood is harvested from sustainable forests and is an eco-friendly and reasonably affordable way to DIY your kitchen.
Evolution of kitchens through the ages
From being tucked away out of sight to a central feature in a home, kitchens have evolved into the hub of the home.
Maximise a small kitchen
If you don’t have the luxury of a large, well-designed kitchen it’s likely that using the space is not the pleasure it could be. More often than not, maximising a small kitchen and utilising spaces you didn’t know you had is a lot simpler than you think.
Practical design tips for a small kitchen
When you have a small kitchen, especially one that is open onto a dining room or dining nook, it's important to make sure it is well planned and neatly organised.
Kitchen trends for 2016 / 2017
The kitchen is the heart of a home so it's understandable that you want yours to be at masterchef level (or as close to it as possible). Imagine the heart of your home with some of these biggest kitchen trends for 2016 / 2017.
Kitchen botox
It isn't always necessary to rip out to renovate a kitchen with good bones. You can replace dated and damaged features easily and most materials and supplies can be found at your local Builders Warehouse.
Kitchen reno with Scandinavian style
Let's be honest, the Scandinavians have mastered the skill of stylish interiors with minimal effort and maximum impact. This kitchen renovation transformed an average space into a spacious and and bright family kitchen.
Kitchens that improve with age
There are some kitchens that definitely better with age. A kitchen with solid beams, flagstone floors, an Aga stove, or similar details, has earned its place in a home - and deserves to be preserved.
Affordable kitchen renovations
If you are planning on spending your annual holidays on renovating the kitchen you will find inspiration in these kitchen renovations that didn't cost a fortune but did give dated kitchens a modern update and a brand new look.
All-white kitchen ideas
Timeless and elegant, an all-white kitchen is clean and fresh and definitely the colour to choose for a cramped or dark kitchen. Pair an all-white kitchen with modern stainless steel for a modern, sophisticated.
Luxury kitchen trends for 2014
We often look at ways to add affordable touches to a kitchen, but what about those homeowners that only want the best... the ultimate luxury for their kitchen?
Kitchen goes from dark to light and mod
Previously a dark and dingy space, adding on an extension to house a new kitchen has transformed this space in one filled with light and space.
Clever design for small kitchens
Imagine a kitchen that revolves 180-degrees and features all the elements of a traditional kitchen but only takes up just under 2 square metres of floor space.
Design a small laundry area
While most homes accommodate a washing machine and tumble dryer in the kitchen, if the times comes, having a separate laundry - even a small one - not only frees up space in your kitchen, but allow for more organisation in a home.
Circular kitchen design
We often refer to the kitchen as the hub or heart of the home. Now, kitchen designers are taking that to the next level with circular kitchen designs that take centre stage in the kitchen - enveloping you with everything you need.
Choose the right style of kitchen island
The difficulty in choosing a kitchen island is selecting the right style and materials to complement your existing kitchen. In this feature we look at selecting a style that fits your kitchen.
Finding space for dining in a kitchen
Not every home has the luxury of a separate dining room and while we have previously looked at dressing up a dining room for entertaining family and friends, there's no reason why you can't consider adding a small dining nook to the kitchen.
Lazy susan rotating pantry storage
You might only have a large cupboard or hoekie as a pantry, but if there is one essential component that every pantry should have it's a lazy susan or turntable storage system.
Black and white contemporary kitchen
Sometimes, buying off-plan or a ready-built home means a standard builder's kitchen. Though some kitchens are created a little too equally, they can always be revamped and modified so long as there is imagination and perseverance to go around.
Plywood kitchen designs
If you are looking for a way to build an affordable, eco-friendly and sustainable kitchen, plywood is one of the most affordable materials that you can use for DIY projects, and especially for building your own kitchen cabinets.
Black or white... Which do you prefer ?
Choosing wood or oak cabinets is pretty straightforward, but deciding whether to go light or dark, black or white can be a difficult choice to make, so here are a few guidelines to help you...
Gorgeous all-white kitchen designs
Today’s kitchen is a focal point for our lives. We strive to strike the perfect balance between functionality and design, creating an efficient workspace that allows family and friends to move freely and enjoy themselves.
Any colour as long as it's pink...!
In a world where colour is known to affect mood and atmosphere, pink offers any home decorator an easy way to inject personality, mood and just a small dose of playfulness into a space.
Hot pink kitchen makeover
Being a homeowner gives me the freedom to do whatever I want, and that freedom allows colouring a room any colour the rainbow produces.
The natural beauty of wood countertops
Granite and simulated stone have become popular countertop options in recent years and while these tops require very little maintenance, they are not exactly as beautiful as wood.
Add colour to a kitchen
Not everyone likes to be bold with colour, some prefer to be more conservative and less daring. But there are ways to add small pops of colour and make a huge difference.
Kitchen of the future
Home gardening has come indoors! With this new 'Herb Pot' planter, which can be incorporated into kitchen storage cabinets, you can use fresh herbs more readily for your dishes.
Sustainable design for kitchens
All kitchens are different but kitchen designers are paying much more attention to efficiency, convenience, quality and productivity of your operations, whilst incorporating elements that are good for the environment.
What is a kitchen layout plan?
The layout and design of your kitchen impacts on functionality and how well you are able to move around within the space.
French Country kitchen design
Take a step back to a time when the kitchen was truly the heart of the home. Where the kitchen was cheery and welcoming, painted in warm, earthy colours - where the entire family gathered together to relax and partake in home cooked meals and casual conversation.
How to add colour to a kitchen
There is no rule that says you can't have colour in a kitchen. In fact, colourful kitchen can look amazing when the right colour is used.
Design a vintage kitchen
Take a trip down memory lane to a time when kitchens were warm and inviting. Where stainless steel was only used for utensils and concrete only on the floor.
Glass splashbacks
Give your kitchen a glamorous makeover with a glass splashback. Not only does a glass splashback add colour and ambiance to the kitchen, it's a modern and affordable alternative to tiles and laminate.
Options for a kitchen splashback
On Home-Dzine I receive quite a few enquiries from homeowners looking for alternatives to a plain, boring kitchen tile backsplash, and there are more than a few options to consider for removing, replacing or adding a new backsplash to a kitchen.
Lighting options for a kitchen
Many kitchens are poorly lit. They include dashing shadows and straining lights. Understanding which parts of your kitchen are most used - and how - will reveal obvious needs for lighting.
Ideas to update a kitchen
There are so many ways - with very little budget - that you can re-design the look of a kitchen without having to tear everything out and start all over again.
Design a kitchen with character
Looking for affordable ways to update your kitchen? This kitchen has plenty of character and more than a few surprises for ways to use existing materials.
Window treatments for kitchens
Not sure whether to add blinds or curtains to the kitchen? Spruce up those windows to make your kitchen more attractive with six easy-to-do ideas.
Ideas for kitchen islands
Considered an integral part of modern kitchen design, the kitchen island has been transformed into a well-designed and practical element in a kitchen.
What's cooking in the kitchen?
You want a kitchen that says family, cooking and style all in one. You also want a kitchen that offers plenty of storage space and more than enough room for appliances. Here are some kitchens to inspire ...
Open or closed shelves?
Interior designer Arden Nelson says that when clients request open shelving in their new kitchens, she first focuses on function.
Kitchen trends for 2010
Investing in a home is something that every generation considers the next step after college or university, or when planning to get married. Buying a home of your own is one of the biggest investments you will ever make and will increase in value over time.
Lighting ideas for a kitchen
A kitchen needs a good well thought out lighting plan. Today’s kitchens have many more functions than just cooking a meal. For many families it is the most frequently used room in the house.
Best High-End Kitchen Designs for 2019
High-end kitchen trends continue to dominate the home improvement market.
Top 7 Electrical Appliances
See how appliances can have a profound effect on the quality of your life
4 Finishing Touches to Make Your Home Look Fancier Than It Is
If you are aiming for that luxe feel in your home, then you don’t really have to spend a fortune.
Clever Accessories For Your Kitchen You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Here’s a list of kitchen accessories you probably haven’t heard of but are both clever and functional.
Basic Kitchen Essentials for Every Household
Preparing a home-cooked meal doesn't have to mean spending a frustrating amount of time in the kitchen, as long as you have the basic kitchen essentials to help you.
Layout ideas for kitchens
We look at 6 types of kitchen layouts so you can see which one suits your family size and the design of your house.
How to clean anti fatigue kitchen mat
In this article, we will help you know how to clean the best kitchen anti-fatigue mat.
Minimalist Kitchen Design Ideas for Your Next Redesign
We look at a few minimalist kitchen designs that you can incorporate into your kitchen during your next redesign.
Factors to Consider when Designing a Fitted Kitchen
For those considering building a home or planning a kitchen remodel, fitted kitchens are a great option, but there are factors you need to consider before undertaking this type of project.
RTA Cabinets: What to Expect
Before you begin shopping for new kitchen cupboards and cabinets online, it’s good to learn more about RTA cabinets.
5 Styles Of Kitchen Designs That Work Best For 2021
The kitchen is considered the most important working area of the home. Read our blog if you’re looking for ideas that will work best for 2021 and beyond.
Kitchens made in Italy: the reasons to choose one for your home
A well-designed kitchen must be well laid out, have ample storage capacity and be comfortable.
Choosing The Best Quartz Kitchen Countertops Colors
Whether you choose a quartz countertop for elegance, comfort, modernity, or simplicity, the proper color combination can help you accomplish your stylistic goals
10 Modern Kitchen Trends To Look Out For This 2022
The kitchen has evolved from a place where meals are made to the hub of home life, thanks to trends.
7 Reasons To Choose Natural Stone Countertops
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, natural stone countertops are on most people's minds. They're environmentally friendly, provide an instant upgrade to your kitchen, and won't get chipped like other types of countertops.