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A Photoshoot in Kingham for deVOL and Floors of Stone Too!

Did you know that deVOL has a sister company, Floors of Stone? Too often a lovely room is ruined by cheap or garish tiles and planks, so our founder, Paul,...

A Photoshoot in Kingham for deVOL and Floors of Stone Too!

Did you know that deVOL has a sister company, Floors of Stone? Too often a lovely room is ruined by cheap or garish tiles and planks, so our founder, Paul,...

Creative Ways to use Café Curtain Rails

Café curtains are our favourite way to bring a touch of Parisian romance to a room, pop them up and you immediately have a very cool, chic space. But these...

Creative Ways to use Café Curtain Rails

Café curtains are our favourite way to bring a touch of Parisian romance to a room, pop them up and you immediately have a very cool, chic space. But these...

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A deVOL Kitchen in Leytonstone

Over in a trendy pocket of East London known as Leytonstone, you’ll find this rather charming deVOL kitchen. We visited on a somewhat grey wintery day but a few glimpses...

A deVOL Kitchen in Leytonstone

Over in a trendy pocket of East London known as Leytonstone, you’ll find this rather charming deVOL kitchen. We visited on a somewhat grey wintery day but a few glimpses...

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What's better for your kitchen cupboards, skirting or toe-kicks?

Skirting or toe-kicks? It's a question that comes up in each and every deVOL design appointment. Perhaps not considered as important as the big choices like layout and colour, but...

What's better for your kitchen cupboards, skirting or toe-kicks?

Skirting or toe-kicks? It's a question that comes up in each and every deVOL design appointment. Perhaps not considered as important as the big choices like layout and colour, but...

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Our kitchen trend predictions for 2025

We don't really like the word 'trend' here at deVOL!! Rather than entering into a moment where you make rash (and often expensive) decisions, update your rooms on a whim...

Our kitchen trend predictions for 2025

We don't really like the word 'trend' here at deVOL!! Rather than entering into a moment where you make rash (and often expensive) decisions, update your rooms on a whim...

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Why everyone wants a pantry

The ultimate kitchen storage solution; all your food in one handy spot. A pantry is the quintessential element of a classic English kitchen. Whether it's a room, part of a...

Why everyone wants a pantry

The ultimate kitchen storage solution; all your food in one handy spot. A pantry is the quintessential element of a classic English kitchen. Whether it's a room, part of a...

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The art of keeping it simple

A deVOL Shaker kitchen bathed in sunshine. Delightful.  There is nothing more timeless than keeping it simple. This style may look effortless but sometimes holding back is the hardest thing...

The art of keeping it simple

A deVOL Shaker kitchen bathed in sunshine. Delightful.  There is nothing more timeless than keeping it simple. This style may look effortless but sometimes holding back is the hardest thing...

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Do I need a kitchen island?

Islands have become such a popular piece of kitchen furniture over the years and it’s easy to see why. They provide extra storage, they can house appliances, they create a...

Do I need a kitchen island?

Islands have become such a popular piece of kitchen furniture over the years and it’s easy to see why. They provide extra storage, they can house appliances, they create a...

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Rooms within rooms

The glazed partition in our New York showroom allowed us to create distinct areas in this long, narrow room.   We're often asked about trends. We don't like that word...

Rooms within rooms

The glazed partition in our New York showroom allowed us to create distinct areas in this long, narrow room.   We're often asked about trends. We don't like that word...

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A Pink and Green Shaker Kitchen by deVOL

In a very pretty part of South London, you’ll find this deVOL kitchen. The room has an air of grandeur to it despite not being huge. The tall ceilings, the...

A Pink and Green Shaker Kitchen by deVOL

In a very pretty part of South London, you’ll find this deVOL kitchen. The room has an air of grandeur to it despite not being huge. The tall ceilings, the...

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The Best Bathroom Washstand Chosen by Industry Experts

A traditional bathroom washstand designed and made by deVOL - order here. The Victorian Washstand has won a Livingetc Style Award. We were honoured to pick up this wonderful accolade...

The Best Bathroom Washstand Chosen by Industry Experts

A traditional bathroom washstand designed and made by deVOL - order here. The Victorian Washstand has won a Livingetc Style Award. We were honoured to pick up this wonderful accolade...

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Helen's Guide to Clerkenwell

Designing a kitchen can be hungry work... After two hours, sometimes more, of poring over colours, cupboard layouts and all sorts of appliances it's time for a little treat. We're...

Helen's Guide to Clerkenwell

Designing a kitchen can be hungry work... After two hours, sometimes more, of poring over colours, cupboard layouts and all sorts of appliances it's time for a little treat. We're...