Home ideas & kitchen inspiration
Deck the Halls and Prep the Pans: Getting Your Kitchen Christmas-Ready!
The festive season is well and truly upon us, which means that our houses often…
The festive season is well and truly upon us, which means that our houses often…
There are plenty of things you can do to prepare your kitchen for lazy summer evenings as you entertain friends and family. While some are smaller than others, there are several ways you can add a little luxury to your…
For many homeowners, sustainability in kitchen design is now an important factor when choosing how to renovate or furnish their own home. Richard Davonport, Managing Director at Davonport, explains: “When it comes to a sustainable kitchen, it isn’t just about…
Farmhouse kitchen design remain eternally popular due in part to its cosy, warm and inviting feeling that it evokes when you’re in the space. It is also simple and unpretentious – think soft colour palettes, shaker-style cabinetry and exposed natural…
With 75% of UK adults preferring to socialise at home with their friends, rather than out in a restaurant or pub, it is no wonder that homeowners are seeking ways to make their kitchens, and in particular their kitchen islands,…
Name: Richard Davonport Job title: Managing Director How long have you worked at Davonport: Since we opened in 1993 What does your job entail at Davonport? And what does your typical day look like? As the MD at Davonport, my…
Choosing a bespoke kitchen means that it is designed for you. You get to have control over everything, from the biggest to the smallest of details. From cabinetry to appliances, to colour (or several colours), bespoke island shapes and sizes…
There are several things you need to consider when designing a new kitchen, and our guide should help provide you with guidance and tips. When it comes to designing your new kitchen, it is always best to use the services…
As a luxury kitchen retailer, we’re very choosy about the appliance partners we work with, carefully selecting them for their functionality, technology, durability and reliability. When it comes to steam oven manufacturers, we believe that Miele are one of the…
Kitchen lighting is so important to good kitchen design, and yet many people forget to include it in the design process early on. Lighting should be a key factor in the planning of your new kitchen, and should be given…
A cashmere kitchen is given its name not because of its style but because of its colouring. Generally, a warm neutral, it has a grey/white base with a reddish tone. It can work across different styles of kitchens, from modern…
Our ‘Gauge of Excellence’ competition ran for a second year in February, where students from Colchester Institute’s Furniture Production Course were invited to take part in a challenge set by our Managing Director, Richard. Six students originally took part, where they…