insideKENT Magazine Issue 76 - July 2018 | Page 144

INTERIORS WHY START AFRESH, WHEN YOU COULD JUST REFRESH? Beautiful Kitchens on a Budget According to a recent study, the average Brit will spend around two years of their life redecorating and, unsurprisingly, 45 percent of us admit that our home is still a ‘work in progress’. Without question, the kitchen is the busiest room in the home – it deserves some TLC! If yours has seen better days, and you’ve recently found yourself contemplating an upgrade, ask yourself these three simple questions: • Is your kitchen layout working for you? • Are the carcasses still in good condition? • Would you rather spend three weeks without a functioning kitchen (and spending a small fortune) or refresh what’s already there, in a matter of hours? No brainer, right? Most of us are already satisfied with the existing layout and cabinetry in our kitchens, so why pay someone to rip it all out and start again, when you could save weeks of upheaval and demolition? With TREND Transformations’ vast range of replacement worktops, doors and tiles, you’re only ever hours away from achieving your dream kitchen and, better yet, it could cost less than half the price of a replacement kitchen. Before you start picking up the phone to a bespoke kitchen design company, or the local carpenter, consider replacing the surfaces, doors and splashbacks – completely transforming the space, at a fraction of the cost. Here, Danny Hanlon at TREND Transformations Maidstone gives us the inside scoop on how his team of specialist, in-house designers and fitters can achieve the kitchen of your dreams, in time, on budget, and with no compromise on style. 144 SHAPE UP THOSE SHAKERS SPLASHBACKS WITH STYLE Most kitchens have the foundation of a great, working space. You may find you have ample storage solutions but have grown tired of the design or feel of the room. In recent years, pine and Formica cabinetry has fallen in popularity, in favour of more contemporary, matte and gloss designs in cool, classic tones. Switch up your pine panelling, for a dove grey shaker style look, like the TREND Transformations’ door fronts in Matte Stone Grey. This will cut costs down considerably, leaving enough room in the budget for stylish appliances and accessories. With our splashbacks covering a vast area of the kitchen space, they can make or break the feel of a room. If yours have seen better days, specifically in those frequently used areas such as the hob or the sink, now may be the time to look into replacing them. Ripping out sections of tile is a lengthy, costly and messy job so instead of replacing, refresh! TREND Transformations’ range of replacement tiles and glass mosaics takes the fuss out of installing that touch of design to your kitchen. They can be fitted directly on top of existing tiles, minimising the install time significantly, and allowing the team of skilled in-house fitters to fit your splashbacks to an impeccable standard. TREND Transformations does not use sub-contractors, ensuring quality of fit, and with most products fabricated locally, you can feel safe in the knowledge that your kitchen will show up on time, to your exact specifications and will be finished by an experienced fitter. So, there you have it – the kitchen of your dreams, without the demolition, lengthy design and install process, and with no compromise made on style. You heard it here first. If you’d like help with some creative ideas on how to refresh your kitchen, then contact the team at TREND Transformations Maidstone on 01622 297371. WORKTOPS WITH THE WOW FACTOR Long gone are the days when kitchen worktops were simply a place for food preparation. With the introduction of cordless device charging, integrated television screens and pop-up electrical sockets, kitchens have become a truly multi-purpose space and the hub of the modern family home. A practical space deserves a hard-wearing surface, with no limitations on style. The range available through TREND Transformations Maidstone includes finishes to suit all designs, with finishes in granite, quartz, recycled glass, porcelain and the stunning Trascenda™ Collection, which mimics the finish of a marble surface, at a fraction of the cost. On trend and under budget – what more could you ask for? TREND Transformations offers a range of stunning surfaces and, with their exclusive ‘top that fits on top’ service, beautiful high- grade work surfaces are fitted directly over existing worktops, eliminating the ne