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Online shopping has never been easier, with delivery even being same day in some cases! As a nation we have become accustomed to a simple click or two to complete our purchases, but there are some investments, such as a new kitchen or bedroom, that simply cannot be completed online successfully. 

So what are the benefits of visiting a kitchen and furniture showroom?

The word bespoke is often thrown around in the furniture industry, particularly in kitchens. Whilst many companies offer a range of kitchen designs, finishes and sizes, there are absolutely no limitations with a truly bespoke Burlanes kitchen; designed, handmade and installed to suit your home and your lifestyle perfectly. 

A move from Chelsea in London to the beautiful quaint village of Westerham in Kent, the homeowners embarked on an entire renovation of their 1800's cottage, with low ceilings, wonky walls and some much charm.

Burlanes Sevenoaks' manager Martin worked closely with the homeowners to create a truly bespoke kitchen design, and bespoke storage solutions for the family dining room too.

If you are embarking on a kitchen renovation and are in the process of selecting your kitchen worktops, you may know that there are lots of considerations to ensure the material you choose is right for your lifestyle, and will stand the test of time. From whether it suits your style of cabinetry and practicality, to hygiene, colour and cost, our design team have shared their top tips to remember when selecting the worktop for your new kitchen...

Nestled away in a quiet street in Upminster is the most unassuming house from the road side, which opens up into a stunning array of rooms with so much charm and personality. 

The homeowner, Charley, had undertaken a huge renovation project of the horseshoe shaped property, and wanted to create an open-plan family kitchen and utility in keeping with the eclectic style of the rest of her home. 

Interior Designer Lucy Dickinson first walked through the doors of Burlanes Sevenoaks back in 2014, and worked with our Sevenoaks design team to transform an unused bedroom in her beautiful family home, into a practical, hardworking home office space. A little over 6 years later (with the home office still as beautiful as ever!!), Lucy commissioned us to design, handmake and install her new family kitchen and dining room. 

Both Burlanes design studios have an experienced and passionate team of designers and CAD technicians to bring your dreams to life. Ryan works alongside Helen at Burlanes Chelmsford, and is responsible for creating working drawings of your furniture project for manufacture. 

If you are embarking on a kitchen renovation and are considering a side return extension, take a look at our top 5 side return extensions for inspiration for your project.

Choosing a layout is one of the most important decisions you will make in your kitchen design journey, and should be carefully considered to ensure your final choice works well for you, your family and your home. With worktops, storage solutions, appliances, dining areas, making the most of the space and ensuring the overall design matches your vision, there is so much to think about!

A very popular design element to most new kitchens, a kitchen island is a very desirable feature creating additional worktop space, storage and seating. An island is also a great way of making use of redundant space in a large room, or increasing the functionality of a smaller kitchen. 

The kitchen island is probably something we get asked about most, so we have rounded up some of our most frequently asked questions.