Gardiner Haskins Blog

  As the countdown to Christmas begins, festive decorations and gifts fill the shops, reminding us that 2024 is drawing to a close a...

We are delighted to be hosting our annual festive family fun day in-store on Saturday 14th December. You will find entertainment, fun and Santa Cla...

  As the nights draw in and the days get colder, we spend a lot more time in our homes, so we want them to feel snug and inviting. T...

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In this blog series we invite you to virtually meet our designers, find out more about them & their experiences designing over the years and wh...

Bathroom renovations can be both exciting and challenging. One of the biggest challenges homeowners face is making the most of limited space. Wheth...

In this blog series we invite you to virtually meet our designers, find out more about them & their experiences designing over the years and wh...

In this blog series we invite you to virtually meet our designers, find out more about them & their experiences des...

The kitchen has evolved from being merely a space for preparing meals to the heart of every home—a hub of culinary creativity, family gatheri...

In this blog series we invite you to virtually meet our designers, find out more about th...

Whether you’re a serious cook, love to bake, regularly entertain fr...

Whether you're looking for practical floor tiles or wall tiles that make a statement, ...

We are pleased to share some exciting new changes that have happened in our Cirencester store. Installation of a brand new bathroom showr...

As you may know from following our business we are very passionate about Cirencester and the local community surrounding our store. We have been on...

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Let's face it, we've all got a secret bit of clutter that we keep putting off. Whether it's across the whole house, a secret cupboard o...

Dulux, a favourite paint brand of many since 1931, have announced their colour of the y...

Nature brings us a superb golden show of colour in the autumn season. Beautiful jewel tones of red, orange, copper and gold adorn woodlands and for...

At Gardiner Haskins Cirencester we are always trying to improve our product range in-store. We are pleased to introduce a new cleaning...

With the cost of living soaring, inflation at levels not seen for 40 year...

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When the Laura Ashley store in Cirencester close...

Stoneham Kitchens - Keston Gardens This kitchen from premium kitchen b...

We’ve had a think on your behalf and chosen our favourite storage s...

If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen then look no further. We've found 7 of the most sought after kitchen appliances on the market tod...

As summer is approaching, the sun is finally starting to make its way through the clouds and we can move into our gardens and enjoy having people o...

One of the easiest ways to add flavour to your food is through the addition of herbs. For the freshest tasting herbs, you can grow your own at home...

Picnics are a great way to spend time with your friends and family in the great outdoors. As with anything great, preparation is key. Use our ...

Earth Day is an annual event that takes place on April 22nd across the world. ...

It’s that time again, your mattress has finally reached the end of its life and is due an upgrade. A mattress is a long-term investment ...

Here at Gardiner Haski...

With 20 years of experience and over a thousand kitchen design projects under his belt, Gardiner Haskins Interiors Kit...

Are you considering remodelling your kitchen? Or just looking for some helpful advice? Once you've...

At our Bristol store, we have Fitted Kitchen, Bathrooms, Beds and Bedroom Furniture. We reopened after the lockdown in April 2021 with new fre...

Since Gardiner Haskins first became an &ldqu...

Last year, Gardiner Haskins embarked on a search to find the next inspiring kitchen manufacturer to replace Prentice who unfortunately went out of ...

Growing your own Sunflower is an easy and fun way to get children excited to start gardening. Very popular for growing competitions they usually gr...

Before 12th April, the date when non-essential stores could reopen, we geared up getting the Bristol store ready to welcome back customer...

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Growing your own at home has become really popular especially in the last year where we have stayed at home a lot mor...

The last year has been difficult for all and especially hardhitting to charities and community groups who rely on face to face fundraising. We deci...

Here is a recipe for using up your food leftovers after Christmas or a nice Sunday Roast. The beauty of this recipe is there are no hard and fast r...

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The community of Cirencester are very familiar with the Gardiner Haskins name, after all it has been in their town for 41 years. How much do you kn...

We all know how hard it is to pick a paint colour. You want to get it right first time, especially when you are going to see it every day. Follow o...

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This Christmas may be a little different, but different is not cancelled. We are looking for more ways to enjo...

This Christmas may be a little different, but different is not cancelled. We are looking for more ways to enjo...

Your home is personal and unique. So, that’s why Made-to-Measure Curtains and Blinds are the best way to create a stunning and timeless maste...

Dulux Colour of the Year has been announced as Brave Ground...

Introducing our brand new wet room display from our suppliers Abacus. A sleek and modern design with minimalistic sanitaryware. Abacus ha...

Every year we start our gardening with the fear that nothing will grow and we will have wasted hours tending to little seedlings and weeding and co...

Gardiner Haskins has been an independent retailer in Cirencester for over 40 years. During that time we have seen massive changes in...

We spend up to a third of our lives sleeping so it’s important to ensure we’re getting a good nigh...

All you need is some fabric yarn or you could use an old seamless t- shirt. Step 1.  ...

Looking for something new to bake over Easter? These creme egg brownies are super chocolatey, combining a favourite c...

Keeping your dog entertained at home when they're generally full of energy and curiosity can be difficult. Particularly during the COVID-19 iso...

Our own outdoor space is so important to us; spruce it up and brighten that space. An outdoor space for retreating to is wonderful in the...

What is Shop Local? Gardiner Haskins has been an independent retailer in Cirencester Town Centre fo...

With over 40 years of being an independent homecentre in Cirencester we've got quite a bit of history under our belt. In fact, the Gardiner bra...

When you choose a kitchen company to plan, manufacture, deliver and install your new kitchen, you’re not just choosing the company but the ki...

Nature reserves are perfect for walks with friends and family or even just to escape busy work lives. If you’re looking for somewhere new to ...

Cookware is an industry which has only improved and gotten bigger in the last few years. For our customers, it only makes it more difficult to choo...

Genius Spring cleaning hacks for your home to get excited about. No need to put off that cleaning anymore. ...

Kitchen splashbacks used to be all about functionality - protecting wall surfaces from cooking and sink splashes. Nowadays they can be a statement ...

How to Choose a Bathroom Fitter? Renovating your bathro...

Whether you’re new to Bristol...

Being the correct temperature is really important for getting a good night’s sleep. Ideally your bedroom should be between 16-18°C.&...

What is Shop Local? Gardiner Haskins has been an independent retailer in Cirencester Town Centre fo...

  Designing a new kitchen takes a lot of careful thought and consideration to avoid making mistakes which can impact the look and fu...

Looking to start growing your own vegetables at home? You’re not alone. Many more people are switching to growing their own vegetables in the...

How to fall Asleep Quicker and get a Better Nights Sleep   ...

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Kitchen design trends in 2020 will see a continuation of dark and atmospheric cosy interiors but not from the usual colour suspects you might be th...

An easy hearty vegetarian soup that...

Winter is officially here and there are several different tasks you can complete to keep out of the garden. This is the time to wrap your...

A busy garden is a happy one. Nothing beats waking up to birds singing in the garden or watching a bird happily splash around in a bird bath. If yo...

Cirencester: A Market Town Cirencester is a quaint market town with an ever-growing population of o...

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Gardiner Haskins Privilege Card Scheme gives you access to exclusive discounts within Gardiner Haskins and other local businesses. ...

At Gardiner Haskins we feel a great sense of responsibility to the community around us. After all, they’ve supported us for the last 40 years...

This Christmas if you’re looking for ways to decorate your house with festive ideas or mayb...

If you are struggling to find a present for somebody this Christmas, don't overlook the practical items available from us at Gardiner Haskins C...

What is Shop Local? Gardiner Haskins has been an independent retailer in Cirencester Town Centre fo...

Bristol is bursting with a range of different cafes with a growing collec...

We raised an incredible £1259 for Maggie's Cheltenham.   ...

We have been serving the community of Cirenceste...

The Winter months are arriving quickly, the morning and evening temperatures are changing, meaning you’ll be turning the heating on...

Today a roast dinner is regarded as one of the nation’s favourite meals. Traditionally served on a Sunday in pubs, 40% of customers...

As the days are getting shorter and significantly colder this means the chances of freezing your pipes and catching the flu before Christ...

There are some days where you just want to hibernate in bed and binge-watch seasons upon seasons of Netflix programs. This normally invol...

We spend roughly one third of our lives in bed so it is a well used piece of furniture in your home....

Have you ever wondered how clean (or unclean) your mattress is? Humans spend around one third of our...

We all know sleep is very important to our physical, mental and emotional well being and the average human being spends around 1/3 of their lives a...

With people constantly in and out the living room is usually a hive of activity. However, this can mean our living room is the room which ends up w...

Just what are we sleeping on? 1000’s of years of evolution that’s what....

Long gone are the times of looking forward to your Friday and Saturday nights which are spent getting ready to go out partying. Although ...

Today it’s hard to differentiate between sleep facts and sleep myths. Is cheese before bed really proven to give you nightmares? Do...

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Do you find you regularly wake up stiff,...

Do you find yourself tired all the time? Even after a ‘good night’s sleep’ you still find yourself close to nodding off i...

  Do your walls look like they need freshening up but you don’t want to break the...

As Summer becomes a distant memory and Christmas is coming up fast, the budget doesn’t always stretch to making your home a sanctuary. Here w...

How we light our homes can have a big impact on the overall look of a room, far from just the light it provides, lighting and in particular, our ch...

Whether you’ve recently bought a new indoor plant and are not sure how to look after it or maybe you’re just in need of some ...

Excited for The Great British Bake Off? To celebrate the release of the new series of The Great British Bake Off, we’ve got the per...

Who tuned in to watch bed specialist Harrison Spinks on Inside the Factory on BBC2?  Wow! We've always known how much goes in ...

Are you looking to renovate your bathroom but worried...

We are pleased to announce we will be stocking a large range of Craig & Rose’s 1829 paint in our Cirencester Decorating Departm...

Have you recently had friends and family around for a BBQ...

Whether you’re just visiting Cirencester or a long-term resident some days you just don’t know what to do. We’ve rounded up some ...

  As Summer is here so are the Summer holidays. Whether you’re looking for activi...

E-Cloths are a range of cloths which clean with just adding water. No sprays, no chemicals, just water. They claim to remove up to 99.9% of bacteri...

Our Bathroom design experts specialise in creating bespoke...

About DineIndulge  We are Dineindulge &nda...

Fresh off the inspiration of the BBC’s Hugh’s War on Plastic we have Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July is a campaign led b...

Making your Summer one to remember? This blog can bring you inspiration for the final touches to complete your Summer garden design....

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This mouth watering frittata recipe is courtesy of Neff using Neff Slide & Hide® ovens. Cooking Method: CircoTherm® 170º...

Plastic pollution is a massive problem in the world today. Solutions are being sought after for all single use plastic items to stop them ending up...

Are you on a budget? Today, we constantly want our house to look up to date and...

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Bristol Bakes Raises £250 for The Grand Appeal.  On June 15th 2019, we held our Bristol ...

Seath has worked in...

You can't pick up a newspaper or turn on the television without seeing an article on global warming, plastic pollution or the damage being done...

Starting with Gardiner Haskins just last year in June 2018 Sandra is one of the newer employees to the Gardiner Haskins Team. When Sandra talks abo...

When choosing curtains for your home, most will simply walk in to a store or shop online, choose a pair they like in as close a size as possible an...

We would all love massive gardens with room to play and grow your own food but unfortunately the average size of a UK garden is shrinking with 2 mi...

Doing the “right thing” for the environment can sometime be quite costly. How good would it be if you could benefit the environment and...

The old saying goes “Life begins at 40” so we knew we had to spring Gardiner Haskins Cirencester into it’s 40s with a bang! ...

When planning your home and especially your kitchen, it is important to tailor your desi...

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Commitment to work is an important quality in a member of staff, starting work on your 16th birthday is always a good start! Steve Williams joined ...

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Living Coral | Pantone Color of the Year 2019 Pantone have ann...

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Recipe: Sea-Salted Fudge Sea-salted fudge! Gorgeous melt in the mouth fudge with a bit of a kick. My mouth is watering just thinki...

Dreaming of breathing new life into a piece of furniture that has seen better days but the thought of how to upcycle a chair seems too complicated?...

Banana loaf has been a favourite in our family for a long time and I even go without eating some of the bananas and wait for them to really ripen j...

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Thinking of that brand new Fitted Kitchen but don’t know where to start? Here is your 4 step Kitchen Design Checklist! Our ...

The average Britain spends around 6 hours per week cooking in the kitchen. That is without the time spent in the kitchen washing up, cleani...

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In 2019 Gardiner Haskins made one of the biggest business moves in our history. This includes a showroom move into the ‘Brunel Rooms’, ...

#1: Choose Your Colour Scheme Scandinavian design has been a successful influence for quite a while...

Richard is renowned for spending most of his time laughing, being quite haphazard and having the most cluttered desk in Gardiner Haskins since 1984...

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The ‘New Boy’ and ‘Cheeky Prankster’ of the Gardiner Haskins management team, Andy Stockwell started at the Cirencester sto...

There’s nothing better than coming home after a chilly Winter walk, putting something warm and cosy on and snuggling up on the sofa with some...

This tantalisingly tasty Thai green curry is quick and easy to make and will be a winner with the entire family with flavours to suit all palates. ...

Thinking of fitting a new bath or shower (or both) into your bathroom? We asked ...

Most of us have a vision in our head of how we would like our bathroom to look...

In true British fashion, as soon as we see a ray of sunshine we’re thinking about our next BBQ party and all of that delicious BBQ food that ...

New Bed, New You. Ask yourself this:       &n...

There are many things to consider when designing your dream kitchen. Style, Space, Function, Budget and Space are just...

Take a look at some of the great gadgets on the market that allow you to enjoy your favourite foods in healthier ways!...

This yummy asparagus and spring greens risotto courtesy of Neff kitchen oven appliances. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 m...

Every February/March we celebrate Pancake Day! It’s a delicious time of year where it’s acceptable (obligatory even) to stuff yourself ...

There are some exciting changes happening at Gardiner Haskins in Bristol. Brand new showrooms have been built in our iconic Brunel Rooms, which sit...

With foreign holidays becoming more and more costly, many families are choosing to stay at home for the Summer. Keeping a family entertained f...

September is an exciting time for new University students. With almost half a million freshers starting their first term, it’s a time for mov...

An Ode to Autumn… For someone who spends Winter shivering and Summer sweltering, I can’t help but get excited when I see t...

With Summer 2018 breaking temperature records for the hottest Summer ever, do we again need to prepare for more long hot Summers going forward? Whi...