Whether you are considering designing a brand-new kitchen, or pondering giving your bathroom a renovation, it is imperative that you work alongside a professional, reputable company. Ultimately, you should search for a firm that will deliver a premium-quality finish, offers great customer service and will be efficient at every stage of the design project. 

With all of these criteria in mind, the Hawk K&B team has written an easy-to-read list of the top five reasons why you should work with us. To learn more about our excellent credentials and design capabilities, read below. If you’d like to get in contact with us today, then please reach out to the Hawk K&B team via the details below.

Superb Attention to Detail

One of the main reasons why you should collaborate with Hawk K&B is our first-class attention to detail. All of our bathroom and kitchen specialists are capable of delivering an impeccable finish, painstakingly taking into account every single detail of your dream bathroom or kitchen. No matter the particular aesthetic you are interested in – whether it’s a modern, minimalist look or a traditional style – the Hawk K&B team will be able to bring it to life with an outstanding bathroom or kitchen design that looks sensational.

Unrivalled Quality

Another reason to work with us is our commitment to quality for all customers. Our design experts promise an unparalleled level of quality, which will dramatically enhance and improve your living space. We will use the highest quality materials and equipment to create the finest quality bathroom or kitchen possible. With our design know-how and expertise, you will receive the space of your dreams, and a design that will significantly improve your quality of life. What’s more, our design will also complement your existing decor wonderfully. 

Professional, Dedicated Team

Hawk K&B can guarantee that you will be working with a professional, trustworthy and dependable team. All of our specialists are dedicated to their craft, having many years of experience behind them, and having delivered on a variety of projects. We have an extensive group of specialists ranging from designers and workmen to plumbers, electricians and builders. 

As a result, we can always deliver the most excellent level of service; you won’t find our quality anywhere else. Likewise, our team is always friendly, approachable and attentive at every stage of the project, so you can always ask us a question or get our personal opinion. 

Affordable Service

In addition to this, Hawk K&B also provides a very affordable service to all customers. We deliver value for money, so when you work with us, you can take advantage of our competitive pricing. As part of our comprehensive design service, you will get a site visit, quote, plans, elevations and visuals – with prices starting from just £195. This is incredible value, and means that you can keep all your costs down and meet your budget fully.

Fully Personalised Service

A final reason why you should come to Hawk K&B is that we provide a personalised, tailored service for all clients. We will always tailor our designs to suit your tastes and preferences, whether you’d like to incorporate a certain colour scheme, material or accessory into your space. You will have complete control over your modern kitchen and bathroom design, exactly in your own individual aesthetic. 

Want to Work with Hawk K&B?

Now that you’ve found out about five reasons to work with Hawk K&B, if you’d like to kickstart your bathroom design or kitchen renovation project – then please get in touch with us today. We design the very finest spaces in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas, suiting all budgets and tastes without compromising on quality. 

To get in touch with us today, call us on 01442 803303 or drop us a message via the online form on our website. We’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Designing a bathroom for an entire family requires clever design and space planning in order to cater for so many needs. There are various issues that come from sharing a family bathroom from space and logistics to storage for the clutter and toys. Below we outline some of the best ways to overcome these.

When designing a family bathroom, above all else, a bath is key. In a large family, particularly one with young children, the bathroom is centred around the bath as it is used multiple times a day. Therefore your choice of bath is important and it is best to go for a larger, full sized option to accommodate everyone. Additionally, opting for a double ended bath with taps in the middle will not only look elegant but is also practical for bathing multiple children at one time. This will also allow you to have a handheld shower option for hosing down the smaller children!

If space allows, a separate shower cubicle is also ideal, meaning the older members of the family have adequate space to shower and all the shampoo and shower gel bottles aren’t scattered around the bath looking untidy. Another option to hide the various lotions and potions that come with a large family is to use wall recesses, a clever solution for shower storage.

On the practical side, think about installing a thermostatic shower to reduce the risk of scalding. Temperature regulators can also be fitted to the taps in the bath and sinks. Similarly a non-slip floor tile is a good idea to remove the risk of slips or falls with younger children.

Twin basins can also be advantageous in a busy bathroom, allowing for more than one person to use the bathroom at the same time. If you’re short on space, a double basin with two taps can be a perfect solution to a twin basin alternative and won’t take up as much space.

Storage is hugely important in a family bathroom as with numerous toys and cosmetics, it can fast become cluttered. A combination vanity unit is great for storage and means everything is in one place.

Alternatively choosing wall hung units and sanitaryware can make the room feel much more spacious and keeps everything off the floor. It’s also easier to clean, much needed in a well-used family bathroom!

Within a family, the kitchen is usually at the heart of the home. Increasingly families are using the space to eat, socialise, cook and congregate. Combining all these elements into a kitchen design requires lots of thought and planning; who will be using the space? What is the age range within your family, are they toddlers or teenagers? This will then determine the perfect layout for your family’s lifestyle.

Most importantly, it is about maximising what space you have. An open-plan kitchen is ideal for a family and makes for a great sociable space. In such an open area, ample seating is key so think about offering different levels of seating for different activities. A breakfast bar or central island with seating is always a good idea as it invites informal dining and is perfect for sitting with a tea or coffee.

Alternatively, extending the kitchen island to form a raised dining table, as we have done here, has a similar effect but with more of a formal feel. Having an area of comfortable seating where either family or guests can sit and relax after a meal, such as the little nook in the corner of this kitchen, is also a great idea and will encourage everyone into the space.

In a family kitchen, it is important that you allow for plenty of storage. Tall cabinetry will make the most of the wall space and add in the extra needed storage. Keeping things organised in your kitchen will also help, with a place for everything there is less chance of things cluttering up the worktops. Additionally, a tambour is ideal for a family kitchen, allowing the everyday items such as kettles and toasters to be hidden away when not in use.

In such a busy area, the worktops need to be able to withstand the stresses of modern day family kitchen such as heat, spills and stains. We would always recommend Dekton for such spaces, with its hardwearing properties and no joins or cuts to create a completely uniform surface which fits seamlessly into any design.

Also consider a glass splash back not only to protect from splashes and spills but to add some colour and character to your kitchen.

The bathroom is rarely the biggest room in the house but it’s a room where we like to spend time unwinding and relaxing, therefore it’s important to design the space carefully, particularly if you have a small bathroom. Below we outline some small bathroom solutions which will enhance a sense of space through design, colour, texture and lighting.

If a client has a particularly small bathroom, our first suggestion would be a wet room. Opening up the floor space and using the same tile across the entire floor will make the space feel immediately bigger. If using a shower screen, opt for clear glass rather than frosted to remove any visual boundaries which would split up the room.

However if you do want to fit a bath in, there are plenty of options. Most brands offer smaller sized baths to fit those more modest bathrooms with different dimensions and designs that can be easily adjusted to suit your individual layout. For long, thin bathrooms where a bath would take up most of the space, try putting a smaller tub along the shorter back wall instead to create a greater freedom of movement.

Compact vanities are now also an option but still allow for plenty of storage, an important feature in a small bathroom. Here the vanity only takes up the space of the sink itself with the storage underneath. Being wall-hung it also frees up floor space, making the room feel bigger. Similarly toilets with shorter profiles that don’t stick out as much as standard sizes, swivelling taps and shower screens that fold inwards or slide can make a big difference in a small bathroom.

Another simple storage solution which will remove the need for untidy shelves taking up valuable wall space, are built in alcoves. These small storage spaces are built into the wall itself and create a streamlined, uncluttered appearance. Here we even built the hand-held shower into a recess to keep it looking neat and out of the way when not in use.

However the most essential item in a small bathroom is a large mirror. It will reflect light and make the space feel bigger than it really is. Alongside this, the use of light colours will work in just the same way so stick to a light, neutral palette.