Kitchen Herb Garden For any serious chef and even for the not so serious, having fresh herbs is a necessity. Dried herbs even at their freshest, have a distinctly different and, in my opinion, less appealing taste than their wet counterparts. When added to the fact that they are sold in massive quantities and will most likely not be fully used before they have completed their slow transition into sawdust, it is clearly better to have fresh...

The kitchen is not just a place to make food, but an area for the family to interact and get together and at Abbeywood we love to cook.   No matter the age or expertise, the home cook is always looking for the next item for their kitchen.  Far from your everyday cookbook, these seven birthday gifts are guaranteed to get you a home cooked meal. Small Gifts (£5-15) OXO Good Grips Silicone Basting Brush: Everybody has an old, wood bristle...

How to Child Proof Your Bathroom Water plus electrical outlets plus hard surfaces equals potential disaster, especially for your newborn or curious toddler. Children are eager to learn everything and unfortunately this can sometimes lead to injury. Just like the kitchen, the bathroom can be a very hazardous room for your child. Here are a few items and tips to help avoid both injuries and messes. There are many great items for child proofing...

You may think that there is very little that can be done with a small kitchen. However, with a bit of imagination and being creative with the space available, it is possible to design a kitchen that may be lacking in size but more than compensates in appearance and functionality. Here are some of our small kitchen ideas that will hopefully inspire you. Make the most of as much natural light as you can. Wall colours and tones should be as light...

Looking for some inspiration on what to buy the ultimate foodie who loves technology this Christmas? Here are our top 5 gadgets for gifts. 1. Scanomat Top Brewer The Scanomat Top Brewer is the epitome of techy kitchenware. This top of the line brewing system allows you, upon installation of the accompanying app, to control your coffee brewing from afar. Simply touch the type of drink that you would like on the app screen and the Top Brewer gets...

Designing a bathroom to meet the needs of a disabled family member or friend can at first seem a daunting task; however, there are many easy accessories that you can make to transform any standard bathroom into a disabled accessible one. More often than not, the simple addition of hand rails at key spots throughout your bathroom may be all you need. Installing rails over toilets, sinks, and along the wall are effective and cost efficient ways to...