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With the majority of us spending more time than ever at home, there has been a drastic change in how we use each room. Following on from our first 2021 trend insight, multi-functional kitchens, Helen Gulutu, Burlanes Chelmsford's Studio Manager, takes us through her top trend prediction for this year; the home office.

Things are a little different right now, and like many others, we have had to adapt and make changes to how we operate throughout our business in response to Coronavirus.

Both Burlanes Sevenoaks and Burlanes Chelmsford are welcoming virtual design consultations via video call, so you are able to experience our unrivalled design service and immersive showroom experience from the comfort of your own home.

There is absolutely no question about it, 2020 highlighted just how important our homes are, and how functional living spaces for all the family to enjoy are essential.

With the majority of us spending more time than ever at home, there has been a drastic change in how we use each room. With the new year underway, our design team are sharing their expert trend insights and what they are expecting to take the interiors world by storm this year.

When designing a bootroom, you need to be clear from the outset exactly what you want to achieve with the available space, and what you want the room to be used for.

We are very proud of our interior design studios and the unrivalled design service we offer. Both Burlanes Sevenoaks and Burlanes Chelmsford are designed to make you feel welcome  and at home, to experience first hand what it is like to own beautiful, handcrafted furniture, see for yourself the quality and craftsmanship of what we do, and to discuss your project in detail with our incredible design team. 

At Burlanes, we believe it's our people that are our biggest asset, and it's down to their knowledge, passion and integrity that make us so proud of our service. Our team of experienced Design Consultants are always on hand to offer advise and guidance when designing your beautiful home interiors.

Our Sevenoaks design team worked closely with the owners of this beautiful family home in South London, to create an open-plan kitchen and living space to be loved and used by all the family.

Sustainability and our impact on the environment is hugely important to us, and that is why we make a conscious effort to only use sustainably sourced materials and practises for the furniture that we manufacture.

Nestled away in the beautiful Kent countryside, overlooking acres of farm land and rolling hills is Dame Kelly Holmes' stunning period property. Lindsey Durrant, Burlanes Sevenoaks' head designer, worked closely with Dame Kelly to design a beautiful and functional open-plan kitchen, in keeping with the traditional styling of her home, but boasting all the benefits of contemporary living.

Now more than ever, the kitchen island seems to be a staple piece in every new kitchen design. There are many advantages to having a kitchen island, but sometimes it is not always the right thing to do. We have put together our pros and cons to having an island in your new kitchen...