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johnnygreystudios
Aug 15, 20173 min read
Next-generation kitchens: a process of smartening up
I predict the rise of a new kind of kitchen company in the near future, as human expertise works in tandem with information technology.
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johnnygreystudios
Aug 3, 20173 min read
Personal landmarks
This summer I find myself remembering some of my favourite holidays...
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johnnygreystudios
Jul 12, 20172 min read
Dirty laundry
Kitchen designers also have a job to do bringing their skills and advice to rehousing the washing machine next time they oversee a refurb.
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johnnygreystudios
Jul 10, 20172 min read
A tribute to Mark Wilkinson, 1950-2017
Mark Wilkinson was a big, colourful character who was passionate about craftsmanship.
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johnnygreystudios
Jun 12, 20172 min read
Clean Air Act: the essential extractor fan
An extractor might not quite top your kitchen appliance wish list but a decent one can make all the difference to air quality in this...
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Johnny Grey
Mar 7, 20175 min read
When space is tight
While a fan of generous sociable kitchens, I enjoy designing small kitchens too.
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johnnygreystudios
Dec 12, 20161 min read
Wired Magazine: Inside the Battle to Rule the Smart Kitchen of Tomorrow
Wired Magazine article 2016 - written by Joe Ray
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johnnygreystudios
Nov 14, 20161 min read
Services to Kitchen Industry Award
Johnny Grey receives Services to Kitchen Industry Award at Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards
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Becca Grey
Oct 18, 20163 min read
Liquid Gold
Tea is of course the ultimate sociable drink, sharing a cuppa at the kitchen table a timeless expression of friendliness and homeliness.
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johnnygreystudios
Sep 20, 20161 min read
Smart Kitchen Summit - Seattle USA 2016
Johnny is all set to speak again at the Smart Kitchen Summit in Seattle on October 5-6th. Choreographing the Emotionally Smart Kitchen...
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johnnygreystudios
Aug 15, 20161 min read
House & Garden editorial on Clever kitchens
He sees today's kitchen as a 'sitting room in which you cook', and here Johnny gives some practical tips to consider.
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johnnygreystudios
May 30, 20161 min read
Unveiling a blue plaque for Elizabeth David
The unveiling of a Blue Plaque for Elizabeth David in Halsey Street.
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johnnygreystudios
Apr 30, 20162 min read
The Essential Kitchen – getting back to basics
What is the essence of a kitchen? Sociability and living comfortably, and then usable surfaces, storage, and cooking equipment.
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Johnny
Apr 15, 20166 min read
Machines with Legs
1956 in a terraced house in Kensington and my mother decides she needs a proper-sized fridge for her growing family...
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johnnygreystudios
Jan 11, 20164 min read
Making and/or doing: kitchen design 40 years on
The robots at Linked-In found me out pointing out there was an anniversary of 40 years designing kitchens.
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