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← Older posts Newer posts →Space saving furniture – Hafele Hiddenbed
For a lot of this weekend there were nine children in our house and the five who don’t live here all the time were keen on sleeping over! Here’s a great idea for home offices that need to double up … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged furniture, Hiddenbed, HÄFELE, saving, space |Origami Hearts and Stars
It’s was a wet wet Sunday here in Kildare so we got busy making really simple origami hearts and stars. I have included the YouTube videos we followed. The hearts are probably slightly more simple and you can use strips … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged craft, hearts, origami, stars |It’s Helsinki in my Kitchen
It’s 2012 and Helsinki in Finland has been selected as this years design capital of the world. Onnea! In interior design terms at least it’s probably the iconic fabric and lifestyle brand Marimekko that has helped put Helsinki on the … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged 2012, capital, design, fabric, finland, helsinki, helsinki helsongfors, marimekko |2012 Training Courses in Kitchen Design
IKBA Spring 2012 Training Courses in Kitchen Design. (Full details here!) Our next courses will be held on Saturday 4th and 11th February and Saturday 18th and 25th February 2012 in Paramount Hotel in Temple Bar. The cost of this … Continue reading
Posted in News and Events | Tagged course, dublin, kitchen design |Kitchen Companies in Limerick
If you live in Limerick or the Munster area and are in the market for a new kitchen then consider a visit to Dennis Holmes Ltd. in Murroe just outside Limerick city. The large purpose built showroom houses kitchens in … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged companies, company, design, kitchen, limerick |Paint Colour Inspiration and choosing the right paint colours
If your home is due to be repainted and you are in need of some inspiration then visit the www.finepaintsofeurope.com and check out "Guggenheim Color", two new paint collections that are the result of a licensing agreement between Fine Paints … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged choosing, collection, color, colour, national gallery, nationalgallery.ie, paint |Recommended Kitchen Companies in Dublin
The Irish Kitchen and Bedroom Association currently recommend four kitchen companies in the Dublin area. These companies meet our stringent standards in design, workmanship and customer service. They are Mobalpa Dublin, Maise Interiors, JC Crowe Blackrock and Timbercraft. Details of … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged companies, dublin, kitchen, recommended, suppliers |Buying a new kitchen in Ireland
If you live in Ireland and are considering buying a new kitchen then a good first step is to register details of your build with the Irish Kitchen and Bedroom Association. You will have access to free impartial advice and … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged buying, ireland, kitchen |Kitchen Suppliers in Meath
The Irish Kitchen and Bedroom association has three excellent members in Meath. Hogan Kitchens and Mooney’s Kitchen in Navan and JD Kitchens in Ashbourne. If you live in Meath and are in the market for a new kitchen we recommend … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged kitchen, meath, suppliers |In frame Kitchens
In frame kitchens are made so that the door is sitting inside the frame of the kitchen as opposed to hanging outside the frame. In frame kitchens tend to be stronger than alternatives but are more expensive for the manufacturer … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged custom, frame, handbuilt, in, in-frame, kitchens |Hand painted kitchens
A hand painted kitchen is a kitchen that is finished by hand as opposed to spray-painted. Many craftspeople will only hand-paint their kitchens and argue that it gives a better texture and finish to the product. You also have the … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged colour, craftspeople, hand painted, kitchen, paint |Bespoke Kitchens
Like many other industries the kitchen industry has it’s fair share of jargon. A bespoke kitchen is one that is designed and made to order specifically for each customer. Choosing a bespoke kitchen gives the customer the maximum scope in … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged bespoke, burke, design, kitchen, richard |Best Kitchen Companies in Ireland
The best kitchen companies in Ireland have come together to form the Irish Kitchen and Bedroom Association. Although competing with each other on a daily basis these companies recognise the value to the kitchen customer in top kitchen firms sharing … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged best, company, ireland, kitchen |Member Meeting, Wednesday 2 November
IKBA member meeting from 11:00 to 1:00 wednesday 2nd November at Flanagan Fittings Ltd., Dublin Airport Logistics Park
Posted in News and Events |Kitchen Design Advice
Successful kitchen design begins with research. It’s probably a number of years since you last bought a kitchen or this could be your first time to design your own kitchen. Either way there is probably a lot more available to … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | Tagged design, kitchen, kitchen design |Kitchen Design Seminar for homeowners planning a new kitchen
Kitchen Design Seminar for homeowners planning a new kitchen. October 15th, 11:00am to 1:00pm Cosentino, Fonthill Retail Park, (near Liffey Valley Shopping Centre) There is no charge for the event but pre-booking by email to info@ikba.ie is essential.
Posted in News and Events |Hogan Kitchens Navan – John’s Home-made Brown Bread
Ingredients: 2 parts plain Flour 1 part wheaten wholemeal 3/4 table spoon of bread soda 1 table spoon of sugar pinch or 2 of salt Mix well all ingredients then add buttermilk to mixture until it becomes very moist. Bake … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time |Ex-Display Kitchens
Ex-Display kitchens can represent excellent value for the consumer. The kitchen featured here is currently in the showrooms of Hogan Kitchens in Navan, Co Meath Ex-Display Kitchen: Solid Wood Inframe Classic kitchen with solid beech worktop was €7,580 Now €3,995. … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time |New Kitchen Design Seminar at Dublin Airport Logistics Park
The Irish Kitchen and Bedroom Association (IKBA) will hold a New Kitchen Design seminar at Dublin Airport Logistics Park on Saturday July 23rd 2011. The event is aimed at members of the public who are considering replacing their existing kitchen … Continue reading
Posted in News and Events |New Kitchen in South County Dublin
This kitchen in Monkstown was designed by interior architect Tadhg Kenny and interior designer David Bower of Maise Interiors. Notice how the kitchen units and appliances are fitted back into the walls of the kitchen giving a clean contemporary look … Continue reading
Posted in Home Time | ← Older posts Newer posts →About Irish Kitchen & Bathroom Association
The Irish Kitchen and Bathroom Association is an organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in design, workmanship and customer service in the Irish Kitchen, Bathroom and Fitted Furniture Industry.
Our members are independent kitchen, Bedroom and fitted furniture specialists who share our commitment to excellence and who meet the associations stringent criteria for membership.
At the IKBA we value teamwork and recognise that good communication between our members and other professionals is critical to the success of many projects. Therefore we’ve invited the very best architects, designers, builders, crafts and trades people to join the IKBA as associate members.
If you are renovating your kitchen, Bathroom, home office or bedroom or indeed building a new home the IKBA can help you to make informed choices. Register your contact details online with us today to receive our free ezine and to qualify for substantial discounts from many of our members and associates.
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