A very popular trend that we've been seeing recently is to incorporate some form of walnut timber into kitchen designs. Dark, rich and intense, walnut is such a beautiful material to use in the kitchen.

When designing a kitchen for your busy family life, we know there are certain things to include in your design that will make your life so much easier. Having a lot of people in your kitchen can be incredibly stressful especially when they're only young and need a an extra eye on them! We've come up with a handy list of everything we think you could include in your kitchen design to help keep chaos at bay. Photography- Anna Stathaki, Interior Design- Hannah Gooch Studio.

When purchasing a new kitchen, there are so many different things to think about and lots of questions that need answering, but one element that we are asked about more than any other is our design service. There are many elements to our design service and a few different things that we need from you, so we thought we would make a guide just to answer any queries you may have before choosing this service.

One thing in particular that we are really good at here at Naked Doors is creating beautiful bespoke fronts that can be painted in any colour of your choice. Our incredible spray line technology provides such a beautiful finish that has a 15% sheen, and uses technology that coats the fronts and leaves an incredibly hard-wearing finish.

We go through stages of loving different colours for the kitchen, and whilst some colours tend to come in and out of fashion very quickly, there are some colours that will stick around from season to season. We wanted to show our appreciation to a colour that we know will always look good in a kitchen. Blue is a colour that will never go out of fashion for kitchens, and at the moment it's definitely taking the colour crown!

Traditional shaker kitchens is something we have always been famous for here at Naked Kitchens. It's what we started our design journey with, and whilst we have created some incredible designs that are more contemporary and unique, we've never forgotten about the ever-beautiful, classic shaker.

We've been lucky enough to have had another set of client photos recently sent in of their recently finished kitchen. A beautifully simple and elegant design that is perfect for this busy family and their lifestyle.

Our Ladbroke door style is one that has gained a lot of attention since we first released it. With a circular cut out handle that is not only easy to use; but also adds such an interesting eye-catching element to your kitchen, it’s not hard to see why it’s become such a popular choice. With the option of different backing materials and colours, the Ladbroke is a versatile option that adds a contemporary twist to every front. We love to see how clients create different looks using this handle style; including the sleek front with a matching handle backing or the more statement look with a different handle backing such as a bright colour or metallic finish. Exposed timber fronts are definitely a very popular option right now, and we're absolutely loving seeing the natural beauty of the timber shine.

We've had a lot of exciting projects happen here at Naked Kitchens, and one that seems to have gained a lot of attention recently is the Highgate Kitchen. An absolutely incredible design, made from beautiful stained walnut with some insane bespoke details. A brand new handle design which is sleek and contemporary, and an island design that simply knocks all other islands out of the water! With walnut legs, an integrated gas hob and a beautiful marble counter top, this island is one of the standout elements of this modern earthy kitchen.