Journal
Kitchen design and buying advice from Coast & Stone.
Written by the people who design and build kitchens, the Journal is a resource for homeowners across East Devon and Exeter considering a new kitchen. Here we cover design principles, materials such as quartz, granite, porcelain, natural stone and timber, costs, lighting, storage, extensions, period properties, coastal homes, accessible design and real East Devon project stories. Genuinely useful content, never sales material.
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Design · Materials
Choosing a Worktop: Quartz, Granite or Porcelain?
A practical comparison of durability, appearance and cost for homeowners weighing up natural stone against engineered surfaces. Read the article →
Design
Designing a Kitchen Island That Actually Works
How proportion, flow and seating shape an island that earns its place in the room, not just its footprint. Read the article →
East Devon Projects
Kitchens for Period Properties Along the East Devon Coast
How to introduce a contemporary kitchen into a period home without losing its character. Read the article →
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Costs & Buying
What Does a Premium Kitchen Really Cost in 2026?
A transparent look at what shapes kitchen budgets from £30,000 upwards.
Lighting & Storage
Kitchen Lighting Layers: Task, Ambient and Accent
Why good kitchen lighting is designed in three layers, not one pendant.
Extensions & Period Homes
Planning a Kitchen Extension: What to Consider First
The structural and design questions to settle before knocking through a wall.
Design
Designing an Accessible Kitchen Without Compromising Style
How thoughtful layout and specification can make a kitchen easier to live in for everyone.
Lighting & Storage
Storage That Works Harder: Beyond the Larder Cupboard
Rethinking kitchen storage around how a household actually cooks and lives.
East Devon Projects
Inside a Sidmouth Coastal Kitchen Renovation
A look at how a local project balanced natural materials with sea views.
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