If there’s one time to make the most of your kitchen it’s Christmas. The festive period is all about good food and celebrating with your loved ones and a new designer kitchen is the perfect setting for your seasonal soiree. You’ll be able to wine and dine friends with a dinner party, serve up a Christmas feast in beautifully festive surroundings and toast to the New Year with a party for all your friends.
Not sure where to start? Here are just a few ideas to kickstart your festive kitchen planning…
When it comes to classy seasonal décor in the kitchen, why not repurpose some of your everyday items? A simple but stylish idea is piling glimmering festive ornaments and rustic pinecones onto tiered cake stands to bring an elegant Christmas touch to your kitchen. Natural colours like greens, golds and browns are great to use in their kitchen as they bring a festive touch to the room without being garish – which really isn’t pleasant in the room you dine and entertain in!
For the big-meal itself, dress your dining table with a simple tablecloth and decorative table runner and lay homemade place settings to welcome your guests to the table. For a fun yet chic look, choose something like pinecone name settings, or for something bolder – that the children will love – make name place Christmas cookies. Your table centrepieces can be almost anything, from a mix of pinecones and gold baubles interspersed with tall ivory candles, or perhaps a classic red themed floral centrepiece sat at a height to maximise table space.
For New Year, why not team your festive kitchen with a little relaxed decadence by adding some dining room shimmer. Accessorise with some gold crockery or cutlery; scatter silver and gold stars across your serving area and kitchen table and serve up some classy cocktails in chic champagne flutes. Instead of the traditional party poppers and hooters, why not give your guests some indoor sparkles to enjoy as the clock strikes 12. If you’d prefer, you could even present these on a celebratory cake that comes out at midnight.
Create the perfect New Year’s Eve party food with a relaxed buffet so suit all. Serve up extra special cocktails like angel’s kiss, winter Pimm’s punch and fill platters with easy-to-eat bite sized treats such as Bourbon-glazed pork belly chunks, mini Mont Blancs, and fig and prosciutto pizzettas. Serve your canapés on decorative skewers to add a stylish touch and remember all those finishing room touches like candles and fairy lights!
However you’re celebrating Christmas this year, we hope you and your family have a truly wonderful time.
Introducing Beth Ainsworth to our Blackburn showroom. Beth brings fresh ideas and plenty of enthusiasm to kitchen design. Off the clock, I’m most likely in the gym.
We’re passionate about tailoring our designs to fit your lifestyle, so whether you want a space to entertain or a family-centric kitchen to spend quality time together, our designers know exactly how to make your dream kitchen a reality.
When you book an appointment, you’ll be introduced to your personal kitchen designer, who will sit down with you in our dedicated meeting space to discuss what you want for your dream kitchen. Then, when you’re happy with the final design, they’ll become your dedicated project manager as they oversee every aspect of the installation, guaranteeing exceptional customer service as we deliver the kitchen of your dreams.
Our Summer Sale is officially ON! ✨
If you’ve been dreaming about a new kitchen, there’s never been a better time to make it happen. From timeless designs to modern family spaces, now is the perfect opportunity to save on the kitchen you’ve always wanted.
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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SUMMER JUST GOT EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!
You don’t have to keep waiting for your dream kitchen. With flexible finance options on kitchens over £20,000, it’s ready when you are. Spread the cost of your kitchen plans and move forward in a way that works for you this summer.
With our exclusive Quooker offer, when you purchase any Quooker Tap and Tank system with a kitchen over £20,000, you’ll receive a FREE Quooker CUBE worth £1,250, plus free installation worth up to £384, and 4 free CO₂ cylinders worth £70. It’s everything you need to enjoy chilled, filtered, sparkling and boiling water straight from your tap.
And when you step into our showrooms, there are even more opportunities waiting for you, including exclusive savings on selected ex-display kitchens and up to 50% off selected stock appliances. Don’t miss this rare chance to secure something special, with design and value combined.
That said, like all great things, these summer offers are only available for a limited time — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
The kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s the heart of the home.
At our Kitchen Design Centre, we believe your kitchen should be the centrepiece of your house, where style meets functionality and every moment matters. From morning coffees to family dinners and everything in between, your kitchen is where life happens.
That’s why we design spaces that bring people together — beautiful, practical, and tailored to you. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek modern look or a warm, classic feel, we’re here to help you create a kitchen that truly feels like home.
Visit us today and start designing the heart of your home.
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