rickwhitehead, Author at Koivu Kitchens

What should you do when an appliance breaks down

Suddenly the oven doesn’t seem to be behaving quite as it should

Tips on coping with an appliance that stops working

Fun DIY ways to decorate your home this Christmas

Still wishing the house looked a little more Christmassy?

Take on a couple of these DIY Christmas decoration

15 Tips to help you create a more eco-friendly kitchen design

We don’t just say we’re environmentally friendly, you can see it in everything we do.

Tips to help you make sure your kitchen is that little bit greener.

How to choose houseplants to complement your kitchen

Why not include some greenery in your new kitchen design?

Plants pair particularly well with natural plywood kitchens.

5 Reasons to Renovate Rather Than Move

You’re outgrowing your house or it’s not quite giving you what you need?

Should you invest in your existing property instead of finding a new one?

Tips and tricks for when you’re without a kitchen

The amount of time you’ll have to cope without a kitchen will vary

Here at Koivu we build all your units in our workshop, meaning far less time fitting on site.

5 Reasons we love plywood

Plywood is increasingly recognised as a wonderful, versatile material.

The main reason we like plywood so much is because of the way it looks. And plywood is so strong we offer a guarantee of 25 years.

5 Food Festivals Taking Place in the South of the UK This Summer

A perfect way to taste cuisine from all over the world

A great family day out, with food, drink, live music and more. The best food festivals the south of the UK has to offer this summer.

What are VOCs and do you need to worry?

VOCs can be found in many common household items

Experts recommend trying to reduce the levels of VOCs in our homes to improve our health in both the short and long term.

Kitchen design ideas from the interior style pros

Where do you even start to create such a multifunctional space?

To get you started, we’ve asked some of our favourite interior designers from across the UK for their top tips. And here’s what they told us.