How do you know when it’s time to upgrade your kitchen?
In this episode of Love Your Kitchen, Faye Newman and Steven Fielding focus on kitchen renovations. Faye points out that it might be time for a new kitchen if you're dealing with poor quality materials or if your lifestyle has changed and your current setup just isn't cutting it anymore.
We also hear from Steven, who gives an insider's look at the process for designing custom cookers tailored to each customer's needs and preferences. He walked us through the various options available, from different finishes to a variety of burners and ovens.
If you're thinking about a kitchen upgrade or a bespoke cooker, this episode is packed with expert advice.
Key Takeaways
Lacanche Cookers offers a bespoke design process, letting you customise everything from cooktop configurations and oven types to enamel colours and extra features.
Understanding your cooking preferences and style is key to designing the perfect range for your needs. Make sure your kitchen works for you, not the other way around!
What sets Lacanche Cookers apart is their use of quality components, in-house manufacturing, and the long-term support they offer through service and refurbishment programs. You’ll really notice the difference with their build quality and dedicated customer care.
Best Moments
"We're still servicing cookers now that are 20, 25 years old… you can go on the website and some nice customers put pictures of there cookers, that are that sort of age group. And we still carry the parts."
"So most people are quite conservative, tend to be anthracite black, ivory cream, those sort of colours and stainless steel but we seem to have gone full circle now because I am now seeing more black and brass back again and more blues, brass comes back in again as well and greens and brass is quite popular as well."
"So we introduced, I think from memory back in 2012, a cooker builder on the website, which was a real significant step forward, because I think we got somewhere in the region of about 30,000 different combinations of cookers…"
About the Guest
Steven Fielding has been with Lacanche Cookers since 1994, when they first established operations in the UK. Under his leadership, the company has built a strong dealer network and a focus on customer service, quality manufacturing, long-term support, and ensuring customers are happy with their custom cooker selection.
Steven enjoys making lemon tarts and pastries in his spare time, though he admitted his wife is the better cook in their household!
About the Host
Faye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with eight years of experience in the industry. With a background in furniture design and a passion for creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home, Faye brings a unique perspective to kitchen design. Her dedication to client satisfaction and love for her craft shine through in every project she undertakes.
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