Thursday 31 August 2017

Kitchen Trends presented by The Kitchen Yard

Like everything in fashion and in your home there are trends, and when it comes to choosing your kitchen nothing is more important than getting it right. We at The Kitchen Yard want to take you through the top 4 trends of the moment that we've seen being installed.

The Number One Trend is the Grey Kitchen. From Light Grey to Anthracite this trend will not date quickly and can be updated anytime with different coloured accessories as your mood desires.

Duleek Matt Kashmir & Stone Grey

This modern Duleek kitchen from our ETHOS range exemplifies elegant curves, sleek lines  and perfect symmetry.  These combine in an exquisitely choreographed display of local craftsmanship at its very best. With beautiful glazed wall vision display cabinets and a multilevel rectangular and circular combination island, the Duleek’s versatility gives every kitchen its own unique look.


Gallo Gloss White and Anthracite

A Kitchen for today and all our tomorrows, Gallo brings together the genuine elements of pragmatism with quintessential design.  Angular functional cabinets in Gloss White are combined with the stunning arched island in Gloss Anthracite; making this kitchen the epi-centre of style and functional flair. Available from our ETHOS range.





Phoenix Anthracite White, Metallic Anthracite and Blue


An artist’s palette and an architect’s eye create the showpiece that is Phoenix.  An amalgamation of Anthracite, Blue and White take your kitchen to a new level. This kitchen, from our ETHOS range, is proof that minimalist can still be interesting and mixing colours is another  trend we will be sharing in the very near future.



Strada Matte Light Grey


A resounding favourite from our Kitchen Stori range, this matte kitchen offers a silky, durable and blemish free finish.  Coupled with Strada’s cutting-edge design, you have a kitchen that meets your practical needs as well as your aesthetic demands.







Zola Gloss White and Light Grey


A door that is visually stunning as well as virtually indestructible, Zola Gloss, from the Kitchen Stori range, provides a mirror-like finish that will complement any space it occupies. Providing the perfect blank canvas to which you can inject your own personality and style. Presented here with wood and copper accents and accessories to give a natural feel.





Zola Matte Dust Grey

Its strikingly simple design coupled with its super smooth finish makes Zola Matte, from our Kitchen Stori Range, the perfect choice for those wishing to achieve that high end designer look.  Create a style statement from a choice of four chic shades. Again wooden worktop, floor and accents show this kitchen off to full advantage.









Albany Light Grey Painted

This Albany door style, from our ETHOS range, really catches the eye with a broad frame and deep sunken panels.  The minimal square edges and subtle joint detail reflect the simplicity of the Shaker styling.  Made from Solid Ash with an Ash veneered centre panel the grain comes through strongly.  Shown here in Light Grey it is also available in another 10 pastel shades.







Danbury Dust Grey & Light Grey


A modern day twist on this traditional style shows the Danbury’s enduring characteristics which blend equally well with traditional or contemporary accessories and furnishings. The red highlights of the Aga and stools perfectly complement the tones of light and dust grey. My favourite kitchen from our ETHOS range.

Florence in Dust Grey and Porcelain

Grey doesn't just have to be modern as shown here in this Florence Kitchen from our Kitchen Stori range. The internal bead that adorns the centre panel of the Florence door lends itself perfectly to a traditional setting, with overmantel, beaded paneling adding further appeal. 





Georgia Light Grey and Dust Grey


The Georgia, from our Kitchen Stori range, with its flawless, smooth painted finish and modern shaker-style construction can be combined with an array of accessories to create the ultimate kitchen space. Add your own personal touch by including some stainless steel and white accessories.







Kensington Kitchen in Mussel and Lava


Offering a slight twist on the contemporary shaker, Kensington features a sloped internal profile on the door.  its innovative design, combined with the PVC exterior and woodgrain finish, allows you to accomplish a stunning kitchen at an affordable price from our Kitchen Stori range.




Hartford Graphite     

With a structure that speaks of grandeur and poise, Hartford, from our ETHOS range, is the committed choice for the adaptable environment. A combination of versatile low and high level cabinets and island space are complemented by a choice of finish and very on-trend yellow accessories.




As you can see, grey doesn't have to be boring and with accents of pale blue, red, wood, copper, stainless steel or yellow you can update your look at any time.

If any of these kitchens styles has inspired you to opt for grey in your new kitchen contact us at:

The Kitchen Yard

Telephone: +44 (0) 28944 33788


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The Kitchen Yard is the Supply Only Division of Kitchens Direct NI Limited, 26 Cherryburn Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0JD.


Tuesday 29 August 2017

Getting a Handle on Handleless Kitchens from The Kitchen Yard

With all the hype about minimalist kitchens, the new trend is for handleless doors giving a clean, simple finish that not only looks good but is easy to keep looking good. Here are a selection of Handleless Kitchen Styles available from The Kitchen Yard.




Brentford Melinga Oak


Brentford is a smart and elegant Kitchen.  Created from Melinga Oak, the smooth cabinets give a streamlined, tailored look.  Offering perfection for city slickers or giving smart solutions for country dwellers, the uncluttered, neat look is complimented with recessed handles built into each door.

Gallo Gloss White and Anthracite


A Kitchen for today and all our tomorrows, Gallo brings together the genuine elements of pragmatism with quintessential design.  Angular functional cabinets in Gloss White are combined with the stunning arched island in Gloss Anthracite; making this kitchen the epi-centre of style and functional flair.

Manhattan Gloss White

A new, handleless PVC range, Manhattan features a premium quality, mirror-like finish that will add a luxurious touch to any contemporary setting. With its robust construction and clean, simple architecture, it is the perfect blank canvas to which you can introduce bold and colourful deign elements, resulting in a spectacular kitchen space.

Millburn Natural Oak Lacquered, Anthracite Stain and White Painted


The Millburn uses clean lines and seamless edges,coupled with the ‘J’ handle, to give your kitchen that uncluttered look.  Illustrated in timeless Natural Oak, anthracite stain and white, mixing colour options in a kitchen gives depth, dimension and an oppulent look.

Strada Gloss Ivory

Making the ultimate contemporary style statement with handleless doors and drawer fronts, Strada uses graceful curves and muted shades to provide the perfect space for customers who want to create their own personal style statement





Zola Matte White


Its strikingly simple design coupled with its super smooth finish makes Zola Matte the perfect choice for those wishing to achieve that high end designer look.
The Designer-touch of handleless doors is a great on-trend finish
Create a style statement from a choice of four chic shades.








For more information on any of these kitchens styles contact us at:

The Kitchen Yard



Telephone: +44 (0) 28944 33788


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The Kitchen Yard is the Supply Only Division of Kitchens Direct NI Limited, 26 Cherryburn Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0JD.

Thursday 17 August 2017

Hand-built Dresser Units From The Kitchen Yard

Everybody loves the look of a beautiful Dresser Unit in their kitchen. Whether it's to display a much loved china collection, or to hold a myriad of wine glasses easily at hand. We at The Kitchen Yard hand-build all our units ready to be fitted with our extensive range of door and drawer fronts.




We make two types of dresser units, the single drawer unit and also with the double drawer at the bottom.





All units are made to order in 18mm MFC and delivered built with shelving included.

Our Dresser Units come with 3 shelves and drawers underneath and are available in the following standard sizes:

Width             Height
400 mm          1210 mm
500 mm          1210 mm
600 mm          1210 mm

Other sizes are available on request.

All our Units are available in over 50 colours including white, cream, oak, beech, grey, mussel to perfectly match or coordinate with your chosen door range.









For more information on our range of units contact us at:

The Kitchen Yard

Telephone: +44 (0) 28944 33788

Email: thekitchenyard1@gmail.com

Or visit our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/TheKitchenYard/

The Kitchen Yard is the Supply Only Division of Kitchens Direct NI Limited, 26 Cherryburn Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0JD.

Wednesday 16 August 2017

The Kitchen Yard - Further Information on our Door Suppliers

At The Kitchen Yard we've had a long-standing relationship with our 2 main Kitchen Door suppliers Kitchen Stori (Uform) and ETHOS (O&S Doors).























To assist your customer in choosing their kitchen, download the following Brochures which contain over 200 Images of Kitchen Styles and Colours:

Kitchen Stori Brochure


ETHOS Brochure



Further detailed information on all of the products which we can supply are available from the Product Lists below:

Kitchen Stori Product List


ETHOS Product List




For more information or to order any of these doors contact us at:

The Kitchen Yard

Telephone: +44 (0) 28944 33788


The Kitchen Yard is the Supply Only Division of Kitchens Direct NI Limited, 26 Cherryburn Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0JD.




Tuesday 15 August 2017

The Luzzi Kitchen from our ETHOS range at The Kitchen Yard


Have a little taste of Modern Italian Style in your home with the Luzzi Gloss Kitchen. Available in 3 on-trend colours, White, Ivory and Light Grey, Luzzi has J-Pull style doors with a High Gloss Lacquered finish. A comprehensive range of panels, mouldings and accessories complement the range.





High definitions make Luzzi the centrepiece for contemporary luxury. Well-proportioned angles together with a clean ivory finish are the hallmarks of this model.










Giving a fresh perspective, the succinct precision of Luzzi combines wall shelving with flush cabinets that allows a kitchen to function well and look impeccable. A subtle variation of tone, with Light Grey and White, states that less is most definitely more.






For more information on the Luzzi Kitchen or any of our other ranges contact us at:

The Kitchen Yard


Telephone: +44 (0) 28944 33788

Email: thekitchenyard1@gmail.com

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The Kitchen Yard is the Supply Only Division of Kitchens Direct NI Limited, 26 Cherryburn Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0JD.

Thursday 3 August 2017

Kurious about Kitchen Islands? - presented by The Kitchen Yard

Kitchen Islands come in all shapes and sizes and are becoming more and more popular since the advent of the Kitchen being the Centre of the House. We need somewhere for friends and family to gather, chatting over a glass of wine as the cooking is happening and going on to enjoy meals together. The type of Kitchen Island you chose is an important decision to make as the Kitchen Island is actually the Centre of the Centre of the House.

Firstly do you want a Functional Island or one to Socialise around or both?


Lets start with a simple Butchers Block.

Everyone needs a chopping board and with all the necessary equipment easy at hand.



How about a portable one, so you can move it round the kitchen as you need, beside the cooker or the sink, or even out onto the patio for the odd Barbeque.






My favourite Functional Island, the Wine Rack.
Oh Heck, lets just have the Whole Bar.




Here in British Isles we like to socialise around the cooking area. (Notice the Wine Rack)













In the USA and Australia, most kitchens are open plan into the Living Area with seating behind. (Beers probably in an American Fridge)




 Or shall we go for the full fledged dining experience with a preparation and serving bar at the top? Very Italian.








When does a table become a Kitchen Island?        Answer - When you add a shelf under it for storage.



Add a 'Rug' of tiles underneath.




Maybe you can attempt to build your own Kitchen Island out of stone. 











......Or even Lego.
















You could make it extra decorative, either traditional or modern.

                    Rectangular,                                                                           Round 



or even Oval.





Upcycling is all the rage. What can you find lying around to use? Old sewing machine table, any old vintage unit really. Put a nice wooden or marble worktop on it.
 What are we thinking? Lets just put the whole kitchen in a Kitchen Island!!!














Nah, too small.......



     That's more like it!










Whatever you size or shape of Kitchen Island, whatever your style, come to us at The Kitchen Yard and we'll design and fit it for you.

Contact us at:  The Kitchen Yard:

Telephone: +44 (0) 28944 33788

Email: thekitchenyard1@gmail.com

The Kitchen Yard is the Supply Only Division of Kitchens Direct NI Limited, 26 Cherryburn Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0JD.