The Journal | Aspin Collins

Articles that discuss various topics relating to the Kitchen and Bespoke Interiors company.

5 Ways to Transform Your Kitchen Using Multiple Wine Racks

5 Ways to Transform Your Kitchen Using Multiple Wine Racks

— Saqib Wateeb

Our 150mm wine racks combine in any multiple to create built-in wine storage. See five kitchen layouts, from a feature between two larders to a full wine wall, and save 15% on 2 racks or 20% on 3.

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Wardrobe Interior Layout Ideas That Maximise Space

Wardrobe Interior Layout Ideas That Maximise Space

— Saqib Wateeb

Plan the inside of your wardrobe with practical hanging heights, double hanging, drawers, shelves and corner ideas. Get typical sizes and three ready layouts to help you fit more into the space you have.

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Kitchen Door Sizes UK: How to Choose the Right Door Configuration

Kitchen Door Sizes UK: How to Choose the Right Door Configuration

— Saqib Wateeb

Not sure which kitchen door sizes to order? This guide explains installation heights, drawer stacks, appliance doors and corner units, so you can choose the right door configuration for your kitchen.

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EGGERSeal Explained: What It Is and How to Use It | Aspin Collins

EGGERSeal Explained: What It Is and How to Use It

— Saqib Wateeb

Find out what EGGERSeal is, where to use it, how to apply it, how long it takes to cure and how to choose the right colour for your Egger worktop.

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Gloss vs Matte Kitchen Doors: Pros and Cons

Gloss vs Matte Kitchen Doors: Pros and Cons

— Saqib Wateeb

Gloss or matt kitchen doors? Compare how each finish handles light, fingerprints, cleaning and style, and find out which suits your kitchen best.

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Worktop Edge Profiles Explained: Square, Bullnose & More

Worktop Edge Profiles Explained: Square, Bullnose & More

— Saqib Wateeb

Square, postformed, bullnose and pencil round: how each worktop edge looks, wears and fits.
Learn which profile suits your kitchen style, and which ones are realistic when you buy laminate.

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Drawer Runner Weight Ratings Explained | Aspin Collins

Drawer Runner Weight Ratings Explained

— Saqib Wateeb

A guide to drawer runner weight ratings, covering what the figure means, how to work out the load a drawer carries, which rating suits which drawer, and how the box and fixings affect real-world capacity.

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Cabinet Hinge Sizes Explained: How to Measure Correctly | Aspin Collins

Cabinet Hinge Sizes Explained: How to Measure Correctly

— Saqib Wateeb

A step-by-step guide to measuring cabinet hinges, covering cup size and depth, door thickness, drilling distance, overlay, opening angle and mounting plates, with the DTC hinge specifications.

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Tall Units vs Base Units: What Goes Where

Tall Units vs Base Units: What Goes Where

— Saqib Wateeb

A guide to tall units vs base units, covering how their sizes compare, what each does best, where to place larders and appliance housings, and the layout mistakes to avoid.

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How Many Handles Does a Kitchen Actually Need?

How Many Handles Does a Kitchen Actually Need?

— Saqib Wateeb

A practical guide to how many handles a kitchen actually needs, covering the one-third sizing rule, when a wide drawer needs two handles instead of one, and how knobs factor into the count differently.

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Slat Wall Panels: What to Look for Before You Buy

Slat Wall Panels: What to Look for Before You Buy

— Saqib Wateeb

A practical buying guide to the real features that separate slat wall panel ranges, covering veneer wrap, acoustic backing, slat width, pattern flexibility, and rigid vs flexible construction.

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Media Wall Design Ideas for Small Living Rooms | Aspin Collins

Media Wall Design Ideas for Small Living Rooms

— Saqib Wateeb

Design ideas for fitting a media wall into a small living room, covering the right TV size, slimline cabinet choices, colour and finish, and how to add visual depth without losing floor space.

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