Short answer for busy people: Most kitchen cupboards are made from chipboard. (The doors for the cupboards are made from a wider variety of materials though) A more detailed answer for the truly curious: The majority of the kitchen cabinets sold in the UK are made from Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC). Chipboard, also known as… Continue reading What are kitchen cupboards made of, and why?
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Modern Splashbacks and wall finish options for kitchens
One of the things I love about this small business is getting to projects from start to finish. This morning I was emailed a photo of a job in progress where the splashback had just been fitted. It’s called “Ragged Copper” and is a formica laminate panel. Although you can’t see in the photo it… Continue reading Modern Splashbacks and wall finish options for kitchens
Solving problems in kitchen design – how we do it
One day, I’d like to be presented with a room where I can design the perfect kitchen. A kitchen with no compromises, with doors and windows in the right place to flood the room with natural light, drains where I need drains to be, dimensions that allow me have the optimal layout for both cooking… Continue reading Solving problems in kitchen design – how we do it
10 Steps to fitting a kitchen
At Roots Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms we’ve been installing kitchens in Kent for 22 years and it’s easy for us to take for granted the steps involved in fitting a kitchen. This post will take you through the various stages that apply to typical rooms. 1 – REMOVE THE EXISTING ROOM This typically takes a day… Continue reading 10 Steps to fitting a kitchen
The pros and cons of: Wall hung toilets
At Roots we supply and install a lot of wall hung toilets, last year about half of the toilets chosen by customers were wall hung. Let’s summarise the pros and cons. Pros: Cleaning – As the wall mounted pan is not touching the floor, the flooring material can continue uninterrupted to the walls. Moping and… Continue reading The pros and cons of: Wall hung toilets
2021 – New year, new lockdown and new showroom displays
Welcome to 2021! Let’s get the bad news of 2020 out of the way: Our retail showroom is closed again to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Our office is open and we’re able to carry out some design and planning work without customers needed to visit. Good news: We’re still able to continue working in… Continue reading 2021 – New year, new lockdown and new showroom displays
German made kitchens by Roots in Kent
German kitchens are taking the lead amongst kitchen buyers throughout Kent and the rest of the world. This is because German kitchens have made a great reputation for themselves due to innovative designs and high-quality materials. Highly stylish and full of practicality, a German kitchen will not only look fabulous in your home but it… Continue reading German made kitchens by Roots in Kent
Bathroom installation in Kent
At Roots Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms Kent, we have built up a vast reputation for our skill and ability to fit almost any type of bathroom. With a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge in bathroom installation, our team will fit your bathroom with ultimate care and close attention to detail so that you only receive… Continue reading Bathroom installation in Kent
Fitted Bedrooms in Kent
Your bedroom is your ultimate place of comfort, relaxation and your escape from the outside world. It is not only a place where you sleep but also a room where you can unwind, think and have time for yourself from the everyday stresses. For a bedroom to meet all of your needs and comfort levels,… Continue reading Fitted Bedrooms in Kent
Luxury Kitchens in Kent
A luxury kitchen is not only just a kitchen, it is an investment in your lifestyle and way of living. Your kitchen is one of the most heavily used rooms in your home and it is a place where you and your family gather around, no matter what the occasion. Compared to a standard kitchen,… Continue reading Luxury Kitchens in Kent