Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Just a few questions from our customers....and our answers


Cheap quality DIY kitchens from Second Nature, Burbidge and others

http://www.unitsonline.co.uk/ 

 

Do you provide an installation service?

Many of our customers replace their kitchens in conjunction with building work and utilize their builder to install the kitchen. Others are competent installers themselves or call on friends or family of the same. Other recommended installation options are :

  • A local recommended kitchen installation specialist.

Why are your prices so cheap? 

By removing the design and installation processes associated with the purchase of a new kitchen coupled with our superior buying power we can pass on huge savings to all our customers.We are proud to offer these savings without compromise to our very high standards of both product and customer service.

Can we see the kitchens? Do you have a showroom?

We have a showroom displaying all the doors on the website and a selection of the kitchens available. If you would you would like to visit our showroom and factory please just call our advice line to arrange an appointment.


Just one kitchen from our showroom


Do you offer a design service?

As a specialist supply only company we do not offer a design service. Some examples of how previous customers have obtained a suitable design are listed below :
  • Their Builder
  • Their Kitchen Installer
  • A local DIY store
  • A local kitchen design studio
  • A Freelance Kitchen designer

What fittings are the units supplied with?

All the units come complete with legs, doors, plinth clips, hanging brackets, support plates, hinges and support studs. They do not include plinth, pelmet, cornice, panels, lights and handles, these can all be ordered when you’re ordering your units on the website.
  

Thursday, 13 June 2013

In life, some things are just Essential...Units Online

Units Online launches fantastically priced range of kitchens, shaker or classic raised panel, available in oak or oak painted..the best value painted shaker kitchens available anywhere.

Madison Oak
Madison oak and painted light-grey
The new collection is unique because it is all “one price” and features” two” different door designs (Jefferson & Madison) that share an extensive range of accessories and finishes.  Available in Oak & Ivory (ex-stock) and Painted, the collection offers incredible versatility and choice. It is really as easy as 3, 2 , 1


• Three options, Oak & Ivory (ex-stock) and 16 standard painted finishes all on a 2 week guaranteed lead-time
• Two styles
• One exceptionally competitive price


The collection is all manufactured in Italy ensuring premium quality and is hand finished in-house.   The order process for the range is simple - no matter which door style or finish you choose, they are all at the same price.

The range consists of Jefferson, a traditionally styled solid frame with a raised veneered centre panel and Madison, a shaker style door again with a solid timber frame and 90mm wide rails and stiles.  All painted options are manufactured from Ash and the Collection also includes Curved Doors and Accessories such as pilasters and glazed frames; this adds to the kitchen’s character and charm allowing for individuality in design. 

The range is available in Ivory & Oak (ex-stock) or over-painted in 16 standard colours or in virtually any colour following the development of our ‘Paint Matching Service’. Good Service is paramount, the range is supported with a 10 day polished lead time with a remedial/additions on a 5 day turnaround giving world class service to our customers with the flexibility they need. In addition to this quality is guaranteed with all paint finishes being completed by hand with over 100 years of experience from a team of professional polishers.



Thursday, 6 June 2013

Colour - the important choice

With a bewildering array of choices for your new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom – the last dilemma always remains – just how to individualise the room with colour?
Inspired by quick-makeover shows, it seems all-too-easy to throw on a quick, bright fix and then spend months regretting it.
Units Online has some advice to help you use colour in your kitchen in a way that adds style and provides the right ambiance.  And it's not just your walls where you can express colours.  We have a wide range of painted kitchens available.  Painted Second Nature kitchens have a wide choice of 24 colours, Burbidge kitchens 15 colours and Uform 17 colours, as just an example of our range of kitchens.  
Colours have deep subliminal meanings that affect our thinking and rationale so it pays to spend some time considering how to make things work properly for you. We’re faced with colour choices on a daily basis – from deciding what to wear through to our décor. It therefore makes sense to do a bit of research and planning before splashing out on new paint or wallpaper.
Our advice is to think about the colours that appeal to you in daily life. Look at your clothes, car, furniture, and fabrics that you surround yourself with. This should help you decide on a palette that feels right.
Nature is also a great inspirer, colours that appear naturally in nature will always blend well together, and in your house interior. Earthy tones of greens, browns and creams would be ideal to create a relaxing, peaceful environment, but remember that whatever the colour, the darker the shade you use, the more obvious and dramatic it becomes.
Take inspiration from our colour analysis for the rooms in your home:
  • Red- vibrant, warm and energetic. A great colour for kitchens- red has been shown to increase appetite in most people. This is often the reason that many restaurants choose some form of red for their dining rooms!
  • Yellow- inspires optimism and feelings of wellbeing. A great colour for a sunroom or even the hallway or porch. As you leave or enter the house, you get a burst of optimism and positivity. 
  • Purple- although purple signifies wealth and romanticism it’s a colour not often found in the natural world, and can look very artificial. It works best if blended with more natural colours like yellow and green.
  • White- this symbolizes fertility and cleanliness which makes it a perfect base colour for bathrooms. It’s easy to clean and knowing your bathroom is clean and fresh can put your mind at rest and aid relaxation.
  • Green - inspires concentration so very apt for a home office environment where the faster you get your work done the sooner you can spend time with your family (or go out!).
  • Blue- is a calming colour that shows creativity and intelligence. It is a colour that looks good in almost any shade and can also be a very popular colour with males. It is a good colour for relaxing in escape rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.

And having chosen your ideal palette, one last word of advice, If you’re painting a room – try sample patches of colour on every wall, as they can look different in different lights. You need to make sure you like the colour all around the room. Feature walls are great as focal points, but if it’s a very deep or bright colour – use it sparingly. Remember – whatever your choice, you have to look at it on a daily basis!

Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Matt Finished Handleless Kitchens


With the most popular style of kitchen at the moment being the handleless slab door I would like to introduce you to the new range of Matt finished painted doors with the handleless profile.

We have introduced 2 colours into our portfolio in a matt finish after requests from several long standing clients for an alternative to the highly popular gloss finish’s

You can now have matt painted doors in both Porcelain & Mussel with a matching egger carcase.

The matching carcase colours enable you to have matching exposed carcase sides at no extra cost meaning you can create a beautiful coordinated look at a very reasonable price

These doors also offer a perfect “mix & match” finish when combined with the 4 wood finish’s

Check out our website for details on the latest finish’s


Malmo, handleless, Units Online, Burbidge kitches
Malmo, handleless, Units Online, Burbidge kitchens


Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Inspiration for your new kitchen

The latest look for kitchen units combine colour and texture to inject character and style into your space – use this guide to find inspiration for your home. 

For dramatic effect, pair an island unit in a rich theatrical colour with natural wood units for a bold statement in your kitchen. The Lansdowne painted oak range by Units Online includes a palette of 15 shades from timeless Chalk and Bone to commanding Slate and Black, each revealing the delicate grain underneath. This island, painted in Aubergine, looks rich and sumptuous against a backdrop of Lansdowne American black walnut units.