Best colours for your kitchen

Tips on how to choose the best colours for your space.

OUR FAVOURITE DETAILS TO USE ON PROJECTS

The five components we loved adding to our designs in the last few years.

Before and after project examples

A round up of some of our best before and after snaps from our projects.

Rebranding our business

How we've rebranded IDW&D after 40 years in business.

HYBRIQ+, New product by silestone

Silestone's rebranding with a sustainable range, and how it connects with our business.

Re-using industrial spaces in the city- our business

How we made the most of our Workshop and Showroom Industrial Heritage, and how we are giving back to the community.

How to budget your kitchen renovation

Thinking of renovating or redesigning your new kitchen? Here's a guide on how to budget your kitchen project.

BORA’s Appliances: Our Experience

Whether you are looking for appliances with great design which will last a lifetime or whether you want to impress your friends with a great cooking experience, BORA can cater to a variety of tastes and needs, offering you the choice to design your own extraction hob.

Artists' Open House 2019

For the fourth year running we were very pleased to be sponsoring in the Dulwich Festival, Artist Open House 2019.

Cosentino Has Come to the City of London

This September we were invited to the opening party for the new Cosentino City showroom in Old Street, London. 

Our Visit to Cosentino in Almeria, Spain

IDW&D were privileged to visit Cosentino's headquarters in Almeria, Spain to learn more about their products

A Special Father's Day Treat!

Two days left until Father's Day and still no gift! Not to worry, you still have time!

Bringing Out the Inner Biker..

Recently we had an interesting commission… very specific and of course we like a challenge.

Confit Duck Leg with Potato Rösti, Grilled Greens & Pomegranate, Soy and Ginger Dressing

Confit is a classic French method of cooking and means to slowly cook in fat (preferably duck). Although considered fairly unhealthy, once the leg is cooked it is roasted, removing a lot of the residual fat making the dish more palatable for those that are more health conscious.

5 Things to Consider When Designing Your Ideal Wardrobe..

Is a wardrobe your next project for 2016?
Find out what 5 things we consider to utilise 
​all the space available!

Healthy Eating Starts with..

After much Christmas indulgence its feels good to be kind on our bodies, anyone taking part in Veganary or
​having a dry January?
Our chosen recipe of the month is from Honestly Healthy.

Kitchen Price Range with Miele Appliances

We have put together 3 price ranges to help with the daunting feeling of finding the right appliance. These are approximate costs which include cabinets, worktops and appliances.

Artists' Open House 2018

We celebrated the 25th anniversary of Artists’ Open House during the 2 weeks of Dulwich Festival.
Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2018
In September we received the news that our Idmiston Road kitchen was selected as one of three finalists in the British Design & Manufacturing category!

Roasty Toasty with Nigel Slater

As the rain sets in this season some of us might be having summer holiday blues and craving the delights of something continental....

Storage Inspiration 

Many of our clients need to maximize storage space in their London family homes. 
​We build bespoke furniture, which enables us to design various ways....

BORA Cooktops

IDW&D have been working alongside BORA since summer of 2017 and are delighted with their innovative glass ceramic induction cooktop extraction

July 2018 Workshop Progress

Our workshop has been super busy over the Spring/Summer months with all the cutting and building of kitchens, wardrobes, media units and more.

Mary Berry at Easter Weekend...

As we prepare for Easter Weekend, no doubt you will be getting inspiration from the wonderful Mary Berry on the BBC, her special programme Mary Berry’s Easter Feast shows a wide range of recipes from different Christian traditions… And a feast we shall have!

Eggs ‘Royale’ with Beetroot, Gin and Dill Cured Salmon

This dish is perfect for Mother’s day morning, soft toasted muffin, sweet and salty salmon, runny poached egg and a rich hollandaise sauce.

Blood Orange Crȇpe Suzette

Crȇpe Suzette is a classical French dish and elevates the simple pancake into something special. With the addition of blood orange it really stands out as a Valentines dessert, whilst being relatively easy to make. 

BORA in the Air

Demonstrating their cooktop extractors whilst hovering over South Bank at 38 meters with BORA was definitely an experience to talk about

Immer Besser

Founded by the Miele and Zinkann families in Germany in 1899 Miele's motto Immer Besser - Forever Better

An Intimate 3-Course Menu in Your Ideal Kitchen..

As temperatures fall approaching the most romantic time of year, some of us may enjoy a home cooked 3-course candle lit dinner.

Sea Bass to Make the Heart Grow Fonder..

Of course this months chosen recipe wouldn’t be the right without featuring a delightfully romantic meal for two to share. Shared from the recipe of Jamie Oliver...

What IS a Steam Oven?

As a Premium Miele Partner we will show you a few options from their Appliance range and try to explain in a few steps what a steam oven does and what the main benefits are.

Tableware .. Designs for the Home

​Choosing your ideal tableware for dinning can be a delicate decision.
Keen to ditch the Ikea ‘it will do for now’ type plates and replace them with something more long lasting, demure and stylish is tough…

The Perfect Mother's Day

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we appreciate the birth mothers, adopted mothers and not to forget the motherly figures. So why not treat these beautiful women to a special gift that lasts longer than a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers.

The Two C's for our December Recipe of the Month .. ​Celeriac and Celery Soup

One of the delights I have tasted recently was one warming bowl of Celeriac soup, which was much needed after a brisk stroll though the Sydenham woodland! 

​Courtesy of our local The Wood House pub, it was sooo yummy I decided to have a go at making it myself!

Cosentino .. Our Visit to the Worktop Warehouse..

Last week, the project manager and showroom coordinator took a trip to the Cosentino warehouse in Hook, Hampshire.
Read about our trip to discover more..

1st Weekend of Artist Open House May 2016

​So the first weekend of Artists' Open House has been and gone! Only one more weekend left to make the most of the seeing some wonderful work in our workshop and showroom.