The J.T. Ellis Blog

If you're specifying kitchens for new developments or refurbs, here's what's shifting in the market. These aren't just design magazine trends; they're what's helping homes sell.

From soft shades of sage to deep, rich tones, green kitchens deliver a sophisticated yet grounded aesthetic that complements both contemporary and classic interiors. Green cabinetry provides both character and choice for today’s residential and commercial spaces.

Whether you’re designing for compact student living, volume high-rise apartments, or a luxury housebuild project, getting the right layout makes all the difference.

Here, we’ll cover five tried-and-true layouts and explain why they work so effectively, helping you choose the perfect design for your space.

Designing a small kitchen can be both a challenge and an opportunity to get creative with space and functionality. However, the key to a successful smaller kitchen is detailed planning and the first thing to consider is which layout will give you the most bang for your buck. L-shaped, U-shaped and Galley layouts are very popular designs for smaller kitchens as they offer good flow and storage possibilities.

When it comes to kitchen design, colour is such a powerful tool. But sometimes, it’s the unexpected combinations that create the biggest impact.

Forget safe greys and classic whites — today’s most stylish kitchens are mixing bold, unusual pairings that somehow just work.

Choosing the right colour can do more than update your kitchen, it can transform how it feels. The same layout can take on entirely different personalities depending on the colours you choose.

In this blog we’re going to look at the latest trends and ideas within student bedroom design.  Unsurprisingly, storage and comfort top the list of essential must haves.

Whether it be new build or refurbishment, storage space is always at a premium in student accommodation so clever ideas to create ‘pockets’ or ‘cubbies’ is a great way to maximise the available room space.

In this blog we’re going to look at the pros and cons of a kitchen island.  Of course, you’ll need both the space and the budget to make this a reality so assuming you have both then read on.

It’s the time of year when there’s a bit of crystal ball gazing and lots of articles appear for the key kitchen trends that you can expect to see in 2025.

We thought it would be fun to look back at some Ellis kitchens from the 1970’s and look at what’s changed and what really hasn’t compared to the kitchens of today.  Afterall, these kitchens are nearly 50 years old, so let’s have a look at the key elements making up the overall kitchen design and what’s changed dramatically and what’s stood the test of time.

A well-designed bedroom is crucial not just for getting a good night's sleep but also as a haven for relaxation and may be even working in. Today’s bedroom trends are all about creating serene and harmonious spaces with touches of individuality.  We’ve quizzed our own interior design team and reviewed a plethora of our own bedroom designs to identify 3 top bedroom furniture trends we expect to see in 2025.

No longer the preserve of The Country House is the utility room. And for active outdoor people, it’s easy to understand the appeal of this space and what a desirable feature it has become. So, what exactly is a utility room and what makes for a successful one?