So why choose a gloss kitchen?

So why choose a Gloss kitchen?

Among the thousands of different kitchen designs the gloss kitchens stand apart.  With clean lines and a reflective appearance it is easy to see why.  The choice of colours is also a strong draw to this range.  From white to black, it really does offer the full spectrum of colours.

It is a kitchen range that offers the "wow" factor when viewing for the first time.  It is suitable for all home styles and can be mixed and matched with features such as curved doors.

Of course simply choosing a gloss kitchen is not the end choice.  There are many different styles available.  They can be handleless, as shown above, or come with a traditional kitchen handle.  And then there is the work surface.  This is often a different contrast colour to the door which will help set the kitchen vista.

For a full range of gloss kitchens with over 50 to choice from check out the Units Online website - http://www.unitsonline.co.uk/gloss-kitchens

All about inframe kitchens

One of the most common questions which get raised when people start choosing a new kitchen is the style.  Most of the styles are obvious such as handleless being a kitchen without handles.  However the style which will be new to most people are inframe kitchens. This article will examine the differences which make inframe style and the advantages over other style choices which are available.

Just one example of an inframe kitchen

What is a basic parts of a kitchen unit?

To understand the different styles it is important to have a clear understanding of a simple kitchen construction.  This will help understand the differences between styles. In the easiest terms each kitchen unit consists of two parts;

1. the cabinet - this is the main part of the kitchen.  In simple terms it is a solid cube apart from the facing side.  This cabinet forms the rigid part of the kitchen and is the part used to either fix to a wall or contains the feet for floor sitting.  It is also the part of the kitchen in which your crockery or food items are stored.
2. the door - this part of the kitchen which is for the majority on display.  It is the part which gives the cabinet a look of a solid cube.  The colour and look of the door determines the final look of the kitchen.  

So what is the difference in styles?

The main difference between an inframe kitchen and other style designs is with the kitchen door.  On a standard kitchen the door is fixed to the cabinet and fits flat against the cabinet on all sides.  For an inframe style a frame is fixed to the outside of the cabinet which forms a lip around the cabinet.  The door is then fixed within the frame.  The opening and closing of the door is flush within this frame.  The frame is constructed of the same material as the door.  This final appearance is what you would associate with an everyday door within a house.

So why choose an inframe kitchen?

The main reason for choosing an inframe kitchen is the finished look.  An inframe kitchen offers style and sophistication over a traditional kitchen.  It is considered by some to be a higher quality kitchen when the style is inframe.  Of course this is down to personal taste but when combining two kitchens it is often the inframe which people choose.  The framed border gives an appearance of sculptured design which is easier on the eye.  Of course this style kitchen is also not as common as a traditional kitchen door which lends itself to exclusivity.

What inframe kitchens are available?

There are many inframe kitchens available. Each kitchen has its own distinct style over the others but the inframe effect is very much the same.  Finishes come in a traditional oak or wood effect finish which can be supplied sanded.  Alternative to a wood finish is to select a painted finish.  There are a wide variety of colours available to suit all tastes.  There is no definitive colour in which the inframe looks best and it is very much down to personal taste.  An option which looks particularly good is to mix and match two colours throughout the kitchen.  For example you could have wall units in one colour and an island in another.

What manufacturers supply inframe kitchens?

Nearly all the leading kitchen door manufacturer supply one or more inframe kitchen option.  The leading supplier is Second Nature kitchens who offer the Milton and Milbourne range of kitchens.  These are available in a choice of finishes including an option from a palette of 24 colours.

After Second Nature comes Burbidge kitchens.  Burbidge have a selection of three different inframe kitchens.  These are: Petworth, Salcombe and Tetbury.  These are offered in different finishes and pain options.  A particularly good selection is to choose the sanded finish.  This is available with all three kitchens.  All three Burbidge inframe kitchens offer exquisite detail with stunning design and a choice of 25 stunning colous which classics such as Oxford Blue through to contemporary shades such as mist.

Other suppliers of inframe kitchens are Multiwood and Kitchen Stori.  Again both these suppliers offer inframe kitchensin different styles and colours to suit all tastes.

More information and pricing for inframe kitchens?

If you want more details on inframe kitchens and the choices of finishes and colours available then head over to Units Online.  They offer competitive pricing on all kitchens and even offer a money back planning service.  With over 20 years experience in the kitchen industry they will be happy to help.

What style of kitchen?

When it comes to choosing a new kitchen there are many choices.  What colour? How many units? What accessories? How much it costs? What style?  It can be over whelming which can lead to the wrong choice and an expensive mistake.  There are no easy answers to these questions.  Each person's requirement are different. If it was not like, for what we can afford, we would all drive the same car, wear the same clothes and live in the same houses.  

To ease the purchase process we will create a series of guides to help you understand the choices on offer. These will be publish over the coming weeks and if you are in the market for a new kitchen then hopefully they will help the process.

To start off we will be looking at;

What style of kitchen?

There are many different style of kitchens available within the market place. For this guide we will concentrate on the eight main areas, being;

• Modern kitchens
• Inframe kitchens
• Handleless kitchens
• Painted kitchens
• Shaker kitchens
• Classic kitchens
• Gloss kitchens
• Acrylic kitchens

Some of these styles are interchangeable such gloss and handleless but understanding each different style will ease the decision process.

Modern kitchens

The modern design leads itself to a kitchen with clean lines.  That is a smooth surface to the door with simple design for the handles.  They offer a variety of kitchen unit finishes such as the narrow units on the above picture.

Inframe kitchens

This inframe design separates itself from other kitchen with the door finish.  The door sits within the frame of the kitchen rather than flat to the kitchen units. This is similar to a traditional door separating a room.

Handleless kitchen

As the name suggest it is a kitchen without handles.  It offers a smooth design throughout the kitchen without any protruding handles.  Each kitchen door has a groove and the top or bottom of the door with which it is possible to open the door.  This kitchen design is very popular with open plan living.

Painted kitchen

This range signifies a range of kitchens that can be painted to a choice of colours.  Rather than a laminate finish the door is finishes with actual paint.  This gives a much better finish and enables a wider choice of colours.  In fact it is possible to choose any RAL colour and you kitchen can be provided in that colour.

Shaker kitchen

The shaker style kitchen is the classic looking kitchen that is most common.  It is defined by the panel effect within the kitchen door.  This is a recessed part of the door in the middle which can be seen within the picture above.

Classic kitchen

As the name suggest it is a kitchen which has lasted long in design. It can be combined with a wood design, shown above, which offers a kitchen door with a country style.  This is often combined with the shaker style.

Gloss kitchen

A highly reflective design, shown above, is what defines a gloss kitchen.  These can be combined with our styles such as handleless and painted to offer a very modern and clean looking kitchen.  The reflective light of the door can be used within kitchens which are small to appear to enlarge the kitchen or within dark rooms to which they add more light.

Acrylic kitchen

This is a totally different design of kitchen in that the doors are made from 100% acrylic rather than the traditional method. They can be made in a variety of colours and can be molded to create stunning designs.

To see more kitchen designs including ideas for planning a kitchen and installation tips and videso please visit our website at http://www.unitsonline.co.uk/

A touch of quality - Parapan kitchens from Units Online

Parapan kitchens from Units Online

Creating bespoke kitchens utilizing the latest designs from Parapan enable Units Online to provide you with the perfect bespoke kitchen.  Using 18mm thick acrylic creates a unique high quality finish available in a number of vibrant colours.  These kitchens are available at trade prices with a price guarantee.

Units Online have four styles of Parapan doors available each with its own excellent finish.

The first two groups of finish is handleless.  This is the normal handleless designs offering clean lines and a modern look for any kitchen.  It is available as standard and a premium finish.

Parapan Handleless

Parapan Handleless Premium

Also available is the slab finish, again available in standard and premium

Parapan slab

Parapan Slab Premium

This is just one range of kitchens available in the style of handleless.  Many more are available and these can be viewed at handleless kitchens by Units Online

Too much choice?

Wide range of Second Nature kitchens

Units Online are to be able to offer a the largest range of Second Nature kitchens for purchase online.  From styles in handleless and modern through to traditional shaker style kitchens there will be something for all tastes.

Currently there are over 60 Second Nature kitchens available via the website with prices covering all budgets.  To ensure you have a perfect kitchen Units Online is able to offer over 20 colour cabinets to ensure you get the perfect match.  Each kitchen is built to order with delivery within 2/3 weeks.  Each kitchen unit is built fully rigid with doors an drawers fitted.  This is often an extra cost with other kitchen suppliers.

If you have any special requirements for your kitchen then Units Online is pleased to discuss these and offer free kitchen cabinet amendments as part of the service.

New kitchen in any colour

Second Nature kitchen Remo Matt - Any Colour

Get a new kitchen, in any colour you choose

Making the right choice of colour for your new kitchen can sometimes be intimidating. Available now from Units Online is the fantastic Second Nature Kitchen Remo Matt handleless in any colour you choose.

Once you have your finished kitchen design simply choose your RAL colour and we'll produced your quality new kitchen.  And to match you new chosen colour, we are able to offer a range of 21 different carcase colours to make that perfect match.

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New Kitchen Buyer's Guide

 

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Kitchen unit buyer’s guide 

Buying a kitchen, whether online or from a shop, can be complicated. As well as choosing a style of kitchen there are many specifications to look out for. Here are just a few areas to be aware of when buying your kitchen. Of course Units Online is about quality and so we ensure only the best is supplied.

• We manufacture every kitchen to our clients’ individual specification. All our units are supplied rigid with all doors, drawers and specified internals already fitted.
• Our panels are not drilled for multipurpose units, we only drill the holes you require, your unit will only contain holes for adjustable shelves.
• Internal unit colour choice is available in over 20 colours, in many cases the external finish is a perfect match to the door, however where that is not possible we recommend a door matching panel see Door Matching Items.
• The soft close mechanism on the hinge is integrated inside the hinge and not a clip on mechanism. Integrated systems are the latest technology and are far superior to clip on slow close mechanisms. All our drawers are supplied with integrated soft close system.
• Our standard unit construction is cam and dowel, which over the years we have found is the preferred choice of our customers. However we can also manufacture glue and dowel units. Both methods of construction provide a quality rigid kitchen but gluing the unit removes the ability to replace any damaged panels without replacing the complete kitchen unit, which can be time consuming and expensive.
• We are so confident of our manufacturing process we offer a 25 year guarantee on our units.
• All kitchen units come with PVC edging, this superior edging offers a durable long lasting finish to the edges of your kitchen unit, which is also covered by our guarantee
• All our kitchen units are manufactured in MFC (Melamine Face Chipboard) which quality is measured by its density, we only use the highest quality 110 dense MFC Egger board.