
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.

How can you choose a more sustainable kitchen?
What do we mean by sustainable?
It’s about protecting our beautiful planet and handing it down to our children’s children in a reasonable state. When it comes to choosing a new kitchen there is plenty you can do.

Appliances in focus: Induction hobs
What is an induction hob? How do they work?
An induction hob is a modern alternative to electric or gas. Many induction hobs have flexible cooking zones, inbuilt timers and warming functions making them incredibly versatile.

Is flexitarianism the future?
What are the benefits of reducing meat and animal product consumption?
scientists across the globe have experimented to determine a “planetary health diet” – the one that is the most beneficial to our health and the planet and should be encouraged in all countries if the Earth is to remain sustainable.

The Koivu Story
Doug and Keren, husband and wife team behind the Koivu brand
After seeing a kitchen made from plywood, Doug became fascinated by the strength, beauty and possibilities afforded by the beautiful material.