How to plan and create the perfect kitchen for your home

A kitchen is a big investment and ought to perform for years with good planning and advice from the professionals 

Interior designer Sinead Cassidy's newly fitted kitchen is easy to maintain, with industrial styling softened by slat detailing on the island and comfortable upholstered bar stools.

What do you think of those boiling water taps being touted on TV?

Some people love them, but woe betide if your area is cursed with limescale as the tap can clog up, like your kettle, despite the vaunted filter.