by Morag Kenneth | May 14, 2017 | Blog
There’s no denying that technology has continued to drive interior design trends, paving the way for a wealth of opportunities when it comes to embracing the latest innovations inside your home. And with more and more of us cooking, socialising and relaxing inside the kitchen, there are now more high performance kitchen gadgets than ever before thanks to advances in technology. We’ve created a guide outlining the latest kitchen gadgets to make their way inside our homes. Smarter FridgeCam Smarter FridgeCam has been designed to let you view the contents of your fridge, even when you are not at home. Designed to prevent over buying and food wastage, now you will be able to check what you already have in when you’re out and about! Simply check the smarter app and you will be able to see what you need to buy. Samsung Family Hub 2.0 Recognised as one of the most innovative and forward thinking refrigerators available on the market, the Samsung Family Hub 2.0 offers exceptional functionality, seamless family connection and organisation. Boasting a number of next generation features including intuitive app integration that allows you to stay on top of food management, this high performance refrigerator has been expertly designed to maximise family communication. Trust us, you won’t believe what it can do! MasterCard Groceries Designed for use with Samsung’s The Family Hub™ refrigerator, this innovative app by MasterCard allows shoppers to restock their fridge from their kitchens – offering a quick, easy and convenient way of doing your food shop. Shanghai Haoyang Network Technology Co. iGulu With the summer months just around the corner, many...
by Morag Kenneth | May 8, 2017 | Blog
The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to renovating your loft space, but have you ever considered creating the ultimate walk in wardrobe? If you’re limited on wardrobe space or you constantly find yourself fighting through a pile of unorganised mess every day, renovating your loft into a dressing room will allow you to create the perfect, dedicated space for all of your belongings. Over the years, walk in wardrobes and dressing rooms have continued to increase in popularity and are constantly popping up on many homeowners’ property and renovation wish list. Ideal for adding elements of practicality, luxury and value to your home, a dressing room will provide you with the perfect space to organise your clothes, get ready and indulge in some much needed pampering time. We’ve created a helpful guide outlining some of the ways that you can create the ultimate dressing room in your loft. Fitted wardrobes Investing in fitted wardrobes is a great way to organise your clothes, accessories, shoes and handbags, whilst maximising the available space in your home. Available in a wide range of designs, this impactful and highly effective storage solution is also the perfect way to optimise floor to ceiling space. But that’s not all… your wardrobes can also be designed with your bespoke requirements in mind. From extra rail space, drawers and shoe racks through to exposed shelving, upper shelving and even dedicated spaces for your much loved accessories, fitted wardrobes are a great way of organising your home. They are also perfect for accommodating awkward spaces! Here at Kenneth Installations in Glasgow, we can help you to...
by Morag Kenneth | May 2, 2017 | Blog
With many of us already looking forward to brighter, lighter and sunnier days, now’s the perfect time to start thinking about injecting elements of light and sunshine into your home. From giving your kitchen cabinets a new and exciting make-over through to incorporating a bold accent colour into your space, the possibilities are endless when it comes to giving your kitchen a fresh lease of life in time for the new season. Here’s our guide to some of the ways that you can brighten and lighten your kitchen this summer… Give your cabinets a makeover Crisp white interiors are everywhere this season and refreshing dark and tired looking cabinets with a coat of bright white paint is a great way adding fresh, modern and simple appeal to your kitchen. Choose a bold accent colour When it comes to breathing new life into your kitchen this summer, opting for a bright, bold accent colour is a great way of adding a new dimension to your home. From turquoise and orange through to yellow and green, a statement accent colour will transform your space in an instant! You could even incorporate matching pots, pans, utensils and other accessories to match your exciting new colour scheme! Let in lots of natural light! Natural light sources instantly make a room feel brighter, lighter and bigger, especially if you are working with a small kitchen space. So this summer, let as much natural light into your home as possible by embracing any natural light sources! Take a look around your kitchen and remove objects such as decorative items on your windowsill, dark and imposing...
by Morag Kenneth | Apr 27, 2017 | Blog
Whilst glossy, light and bright colours have long been the go-to for kitchen cabinets, over recent years, we’ve seen a substantial increase in the popularity of dark kitchens. A great way to create a cosy, warm feel, dark kitchen cabinets make a bold statement and will totally transform the look and feel of your kitchen. From warm greys, blue hues, and navy tones, through to deep forest greens, and rich almost black shades, there’s are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to selecting a dark colour for your kitchen cabinets. Here are just some of the reasons to fall in love with dark kitchen cabinets… They make a statement Dark cabinets are an easy way to make a bold statement in your kitchen. Whether you’re starting from scratch or giving your old cabinets a makeover, opting for dark cabinets will give your space a bold, sophisticated look. They’re versatile Dark cabinets can be set against almost any colour to give a sleek and stylish look – they look particularly good alongside lighter, brighter colours. This gives you so many options for your appliances, worktops, and accessories. They’re chic One of the newest trends to take the interiors world by storm, dark kitchen cabinets give a chic, stylish, and elegant feel to any kitchen space – adding an element of boutique luxury. And here are our top tips for getting the most out of your dark kitchen cabinets… Let them shine When you opt for bold, dark cabinets, they demand (and deserve!) to be the centre of attention in your kitchen. So, to allow them to shine,...
by Morag Kenneth | Apr 20, 2017 | Blog
With summer on the horizon, there are a whole host of new interiors design trends just waiting to be explored. From bathroom and kitchens, through to bedrooms and living rooms, there’s plenty of ways to update your favourite spaces, whether you’re looking for a total transformation or simply some fresh new touches. But what’s trending for interiors right now? Welcome to the Jungle The tropical trend is everywhere right now! Summer might not always be as warm and sunny as we’d like, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t inject a generous dose of tropical style indoors! From exotic prints and whimsical wallpapers, through to intriguing accessories and bold printed tiles, there are plenty of exciting ways to introduce this red hot trend into your home this summer. Bring the outside in Continuing with the tropical theme, nature is trending big time this summer! And the good news is, this trend is incredibly easy to replicate in any room in your home – think an abundance of plants and floral prints as well as a colour palette of cool blues, greens, greys, and pearly whites. We particularly love using this trend to create a contemporary design statement in the bathroom, where you can inject elements of the look with reflective surfaces, botanical motifs, and coastal colours. Retro styling Quirky coloured fabrics, oversized geometric patterns, leafy green old school plants, and bold 70’s and 80’s styled colour palates are trending right now! This trending look will work in any space in your home. A simple way to get the look is to create a geometric wall using blocks of vivid...
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