Staying on the cutting-edge of interiors design is one of our top priorities here at Kitchen Design Centre, and we make sure we’ve always got an extensive knowledge of current industry trends. Creative service sectors like ours are always amongst the fastest-moving industries by far, and by keeping our finger on the pulse, we can guarantee that we’ve got an excellent working knowledge of design trends, appliances and technologies that will make busy lives that little bit easier – and that we’re able to deliver them all to you, our customers!
This commitment is one of the main reasons that every year, our team of award-winning designers hops across the water to Germany to visit the factory of Hacker, exclusive kitchen supplier and amongst the most prestigious kitchen brands on the market. Hacker kitchens are renowned for the quality, simplicity and efficiency of their designs. At Kitchen Design Centre, those qualities fit perfectly with the value of our brand, which is why we exclusively use Hacker-style kitchens as templates for our designs.
During each of our annual visits, our team aims to get a feel for the latest trends in the world of kitchen design, and start thinking about how we can incorporate these into our own designs for customers. There are always a fantastic range of displays and materials on show, and this year, there was a notable focus on tactile surfaces.
Tactile surfaces are a pivotal element in kitchen design, as they have the fascinating ability to provoke different emotional responses, drastically altering the feel of a space. Rich wood textures, for example (another key focus this year), can give a kitchen the sense of warmth and cosiness, going some way to explain its popularity in a whole range of modern and traditional kitchen designs.
On the other hand, stone and similar textures tend to give a kitchen a rugged, rough-around-the-edges feel. On that note, here’s what one of our designers, Simon, had to say about this year’s Hacker visit:
One of the ideas I took from the visit concerned the use of texture and patterns in the kitchen. I saw lots of fascinating retro-patterned splashbacks that were mixed with brickwork and industrial-look concrete textures. Add that to the eclectic mix of familiar and innovative new styles, and it all made this year’s Hacker visit another one to remember!
These visits provide fantastic opportunities for us to collect new ideas and technologies to incorporate into our kitchens for you, and 2017 was no different; we came back refreshed, eager and buzzing with inspiration on how to create the most innovative and stylish customer kitchens yet!
Want to find out how we’re putting our knowledge to good use? You can visit your nearest designer kitchen showroom in Manchester, Blackburn or Colne, where you can have a quick chat with one of our designers on how to make your dream kitchen a reality!
Dreaming of a WOW kitchen without the wow price tag? Here’s how to make it happen:
Pick stylish doors that fit your budget (yes, it’s possible!).
Bigger cabinets = fewer units = money saved.
Skip the fancy pull-outs—simple shelves go a long way.
Laminate worktops are back and better than ever!
Smart appliances, not flashy ones—choose what works for you.
Lean on your designer’s know-how to bring your vision to life.
Go with a trusted company that’s here for the long haul.
Big style, smart spend—that’s the secret.
Our mission is simple – we’re passionate about helping to make your dream kitchen a reality.
We have five showrooms across the North West conveniently located in Barrowford, Blackburn, Failsworth – Manchester, Urmston – Manchester, and Woolton, Liverpool. We take great pride in each one as an opportunity for you – our customers – to experience just a flavour of the work we can accomplish.
Why not Book A Free Appointment with one of our award-winning designers? It’s just a no-obligation chat that focuses on you, and your desires for your dream kitchen.
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A KITCHEN AND LIVING SPACE REIMAGINED FOR A RIBBLE VALLEY HOME
Paulo and Debbie first discovered Kitchen Design Centre back in 2013 when they created their dream kitchen—and they loved it so much that, years later, they returned once more.
This time, it was for a brand-new kitchen, utility room, games room and garage storage area as part of a major renovation to their family home.
Inspired by a stunning display in the Barrowford showroom, Paulo and Debbie teamed up with Barrowford Showroom Manager, Simon Thomas. With over 25 years of experience, Simon was the perfect person to take on their new brief—one that pushed boundaries and called for creativity in a limited space.
Debbie, inspired by Pinterest, envisioned a kitchen with rich walnut tones. Simon brought this to life with a sophisticated, contemporary design that cleverly created the feeling of a large island in a narrow room, proving that great design isn’t about space—it’s about smart solutions. He did this by linking the island to one wall to create the perfect cooking centre with all the focus in to the room.
“Simon was incredible. We loved the kitchen so much that we asked him to turn his attention to the majority of our downstairs. The whole area now has real wow factor—and it’s incredibly practical too. We couldn’t be happier with the result.”
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