Your kitchen isn’t just where you prepare meals. It’s the heart of your home and a reflection of your personality. The way you style and design your kitchen can reveal a lot about your habits, lifestyle, and even your values.
Whether you’re looking for kitchen makeover inspiration or simply wondering “What does my kitchen say about me?”, this guide will help you discover your kitchen personality.
Then you’re likely a creative spirit. Your kitchen is a space of self-expression where cooking meets art. You probably enjoy painting, journaling, or crafting. Your home reflects your imaginative personality.
Luxurious and high-end kitchen
Signs of a luxury kitchen include:
Marble or quartz countertops
High-end appliances
Elegant lighting fixtures
This type of kitchen reflects a passion for cooking, entertaining, and quality living. You love hosting, perfecting recipes, and curating a premium space that feels like a five-star experience.
Modern and minimalist kitchen style
If your kitchen is:
Clutter-free
Monochrome or neutral-toned
Designed with sleek lines and smart storage
You’re all about function, control, and quality. You prefer minimalist design and enjoy clean aesthetics that help keep your life and mind organised.
Farmhouse style kitchen personality
Features of a cosy farmhouse kitchen:
Rustic cabinets and vintage hardware
Open shelving
Warm, welcoming tones
You’re likely family-oriented, love comfort food, and enjoy meaningful conversations around the dinner table. Your kitchen tells the story of tradition, love, and togetherness.
Organic and nature-inspired kitchen
Organic kitchens often include:
Natural wood and stone
Potted herbs and indoor plants
Sustainable materials
This design reflects a love for the outdoors, sustainability, and mindful living. You might garden, recycle diligently, or follow a plant-based lifestyle. Your kitchen is a wellness sanctuary.
Industrial kitchen style
If your kitchen includes:
Exposed brick or concrete
Metal finishes
Raw wood or matte surfaces
Then you’re bold, unconventional, and creative. You probably work in a creative field or have a strong aesthetic sense. Your industrial kitchen reflects your love of urban design and artistic flair.
Kitchen makeover ideas (without renovation)
Looking to upgrade your kitchen without breaking the bank? Try these practical kitchen makeover tips:
Start Small: Swap out handles, faucets, or light fixtures.
Declutter: Introduce open shelving or hidden storage for a neater space.
Add Personality: Display artwork, plants, or bold-coloured accessories.
Final thoughts: What is your kitchen saying about you?
Your kitchen is more than just a room. It’s a reflection of who you are. From luxurious and elegant to organic and creative, every element tells a story.
Next time you step into your kitchen, look around. What does your kitchen say about you?
CDA is proud to support an innovative sustainability initiative, partnering with Bind CIC to launch the North East’s first school-based Eco-Fridges. This ground-breaking project, piloted in two Newcastle primary schools, aims to reduce food waste, promote environmental education, and support local families.
Fighting food waste in schools through innovation
Launched at Chillingham Road Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School, the Eco-Fridges offer a smart, sustainable solution to food waste. At the end of each school day, unserved yet perfectly good school meals are placed in the Eco-Fridge, where families can collect them free of charge. This community-focused initiative reduces food waste in schools while helping households access nutritious food, contributing to both environmental sustainability and social impact.
Part of the Eat Smart programme by Bind CIC
The Eco-Fridge project expands on the success of Bind CIC’s Eat Smart programme, which works with schools to raise awareness about the environmental impact of food waste. The programme encourages pupils to develop practical, student-led solutions for reducing waste at lunchtimes.
“The team at Bind have supported us for the last few years to reduce waste at lunchtimes and playtimes,” says Ben Wassall, Head Teacher at Chillingham Road Primary. “The Eco-Fridge is the next practical step, allowing families to benefit from meals that would otherwise be discarded. We’re grateful to Bind and the Local Authority for making this possible.”“The Eco-Fridge has been a huge hit with our families,” adds Jennifer Stoker, Head of School at Bridgewater Primary. “It’s a simple and effective way of ensuring food waste is kept to a minimum. Our school community is proud to support the environment in such a tangible way.”
CDA’s commitment to sustainability
As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and community partnerships, CDA has donated fridges to support this pilot scheme. The initiative is backed by Newcastle City Council, highlighting the value of cross-sector collaboration to deliver practical, scalable solutions for schools and local communities.
Empowering young changemakers
At the core of the Eat Smart programme is a belief in empowering children to lead change.
“The Eat Smart project aims to show children that by working together, they can make a real difference in just six weeks,” says Georgie, Programme Manager at Bind CIC. “The Eco-Fridge takes their classroom ideas into the wider community, proving that small actions can lead to big results.”
A scalable model for sustainable schools
The early success of the Eco-Fridge pilot demonstrates its potential as a replicable model for other schools and community centres across the UK. By combining food redistribution, sustainability education, and community support, Bind CIC and CDA are setting a powerful example of what can be achieved through thoughtful innovation.
Learn more about CDA’s sustainability partnerships
At CDA, we are proud to support forward-thinking environmental initiatives that align with our values of sustainability, innovation, and community impact. To learn more, visit projectbind.com
CDA, one of the UK’s most trusted kitchen appliance brands, has launched a lifetime parts warranty across its entire range of built-in and freestanding appliances.
Whether you’re a homeowner planning your dream kitchen or a trade professional looking for appliances that deliver long-term value, this bold new move from CDA represents peace of mind like never before.
What Is the CDA Lifetime Parts Warranty?
From 1st July 2025, all CDA appliances registered on or after this date will qualify for lifetime parts coverage. That means if you ever need a replacement part for your CDA appliance, it’s covered for life.
The warranty applies to every CDA branded appliance, from ovens and hobs to dishwashers, fridge freezers, and washing machines.
Labour continues to be covered under CDA’s standard 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, which applies from the date of purchase.
Why CDA Is Offering a Lifetime Warranty
CDA has always been known for quality, reliability, and honest pricing. Now, the lifetime parts warranty takes that promise even further by offering reassurance that your appliance is built to last.
“Our new lifetime parts warranty represents more than just a product promise. It’s a signal of trust,” says Chris Ward, Managing Director at CDA. “We know our appliances stand the test of time, and now our warranty does too.”
This commitment benefits consumers and also strengthens CDA’s relationship with the trade by providing retailers, installers, and designers with a powerful selling point.
Who Can Benefit from the Lifetime Parts Warranty?
Whether you’re:
Designing your dream kitchen at home
A kitchen studio offering appliance packages
A housebuilder specifying for new developments
An installer fitting appliances for clients
The lifetime parts warranty offers significant long-term value.
The Key Benefits
Peace of mind: Homeowners can trust their appliances are protected well beyond the average warranty period
Stronger sales messaging: Retailers and kitchen studios can offer clients a genuine USP. CDA appliances are built to last
Reduced aftersales risk: With fewer warranty issues and ongoing part availability, installers and developers can focus on their projects, not callbacks
Supporting Materials for the Trade
CDA is backing the warranty launch with a range of support materials for its trade partners, including:
In-store point-of-sale materials
Digital assets for websites and social media
Training guides for installers and showroom teams
If you’re a trade partner and would like access to these resources, CDA’s account managers are ready to help.
Registering Your CDA Appliance
To activate the lifetime parts warranty, appliances must be registered online within 60 days of installation or purchase. It’s a simple process that takes just a few minutes.
As we dive into the heart of the festive season, the air is filled with anticipation for Christmas and New Year’s, marking the onset of a flurry of celebrations and gatherings.
For the hospitality sector, there is a significant uptick in bookings from groups and businesses for parties. However, Christmas and New Year’s are synonymous with hosting or attending house parties.
With the height of the COVID-19 pandemic a distant memory for most, there’s been a noticeable shift, with nearly a quarter of Brits confessing to attending more house parties in 2023 compared to the previous year but according to Google data, it is during December and early January when searches for house party-related terms soar.
But what is required to host the perfect party?
That’s the question we have attempted to answer to celebrate the launch of our first retro drinkers cooler with our new Nancy range (more about that at the bottom of this article).
We recently conducted a national survey of people between the ages of 16 and 55+, with the help of Censuswide, to find the answer and discover what people most want to see at a house party:
An unsurprising disclaimer: the answer is not straightforward.
Brits house party preferences by city
With our survey, we have been able to discover what the most desired house party requirements were per city. As part of this, we looked into what the most popular party persona of that city was but also delved into what the most popular food, drink, and music choices were.
And here’s what we found:
Perfect Party by City
Some of the key highlights we found include:
Food highlights
Drink highlights
Music highlights
Party preferences
Northern Ireland had the highest preference for pigs in blankets (37%), compared to other cities
Bristol loves to see cocktails at their house parties more than any other UK city (40%)
London showed more preference for hip hop and R&B as their choice of music than any other city (27%)
Music was more important to people in Bristol than any other UK city when it came to house parties
Sheffield had the lowest preference for pizza (30%)
London prefers wine, cocktails, and even soft drinks over beer and cider
While pop and disco hits were the overwhelming top choice of music, Nottingham had the lowest preference for it (32%)
While good food was important everywhere, it scored the lowest number of votes in Norwich, where more emphasis was put on music and drinks
Cardiff party-goers scored the lowest when it came to wanting to see sandwiches on the buffet table (36%)
15 of the 17 cities we surveyed highlighted non-alcoholic beverages as the drinks option they’d least like to see at a house party. Brighton was the only city that didn’t give non-alcoholic drinks a single vote
While London loves hip-hop and R&B, Glasgow doesn’t with only 7% picking it as their music of choice at parties
Party favours and an order of events was the least sought-after thing from house parties, although London showed the highest preference for them than any other city
Assessing the data, Holly Bolus, a lifestyle expert at CDA Group, said: “While those statistics caught the eye, they were clear winners across all of the preferences that can help us understand what it is people want to see when they go to house parties.
“On a very top level, it’s not surprising that music, food, and drinks are seen as the staples of a good party. It’s been interesting to see how that has broken down by the different age groups but also the different ways people identify themselves in a party environment.
“It’s also important to say that we had an overwhelming response in our survey that highlighted the importance of a good guest list, too.”
How the top five UK cities compare
London – estimated population: 10,803,000
Outside of most popular choices, Londoners scored the biggest percentage for wanting hip-hop and R&B, soul and funk classics, and reggae for their house parties
That said, Londoners had the lowest preference for wanting to listen to the Top 40 charts and Indie music
While wine and cocktails were the drink of choice in London, respondents also showed they had the lowest preference for wanting beer and cider at a house party
London had the biggest percentage of people who described themselves as the life of the party, as well as party planning extraordinaire, and the karaoke king/queen
Life of the party or not, responding Londoners were least likely to want a theme at their house party
Birmingham – estimated population: 2,517,000
Has overwhelming popularity for pop and disco hits for their music choice, with a bigger percentage gap between that and its next best choice out of the top five cities
However, Brummies were also least likely to want to listen to classic rock anthems, classical, or jazz at a house party
When it came to drinks, Birmingham also were least likely to want wine or cocktails, with their preferences, instead, being on beer, cider, and spirits
It also turned out Birmingham party goers had the highest preference for cheese boards, spring rolls, and mini cheesecakes than any of the other big five cities in this list
Don’t introduce the games, though! Brummies had the lowest preference for interactive games, as well as party, favours
Manchester – estimated population: 2,449,000
Famous for its punk rock era, it turns out that Mancunians had the highest preference for Top 40 chart toppers at their house parties
When it came to the top five cities, Manchester party goers identified most as an oversharer or crier at a house party. Manchester also topped the category of people who described themselves as the quiet snacker
But while Mancunians topped that the quiet snacker category, they also scored the lowest preference for wanting a cheeseboard at a house party
Manchester had the biggest preference for cocktails and mocktails out of the UK’s big five cities
Leeds – estimated population: 1,659,000
Yorkshire’s biggest city showed the highest preference for wanting chicken wings, pigs in blankets, trifle, and stuffed mushrooms at their parties
However, on the other end of the scale, Loiners also had the lowest preference for mini cheesecakes, cup cakes, and macarons
When it came to music choice, Leeds party goers had the highest percentage of people who wanted to listen to classical and jazz music at their house party, compared to the other four cities in this list
Had the biggest percentage of people who claimed they attended parties as the supportive sidekick
Respondents from Leeds showed they were least likely to want an attentive host when they attended a house party.
Glasgow – estimated population: 1,100,000
While largely unpopular throughout the poll, Glaswegians actually had the highest preference for interactive games at their house parties
Beer and cider was the overwhelmingly popular choice of drink for a house party but it turns out the Glaswegians, more than any of the other big five cities, other had a preference for tea and coffee
Glaswegians are also very clear on what they don’t like, too. Glasgow showed the lowest preference for hip-hop and R&B as well as soul and funk classics
Had the lowest preference for spring rolls and pigs in blankets, compared to the other four cities in this list.
Only 1 person from Glasgow voted for trifle as a top three food choice at house parties
Five things to avoid at your house party
We all love a tick-list of what we need to have for a house party. And because it is such a subjective thing, it is easy to decide to get a bit of everything to ensure everyone is happy.However, if you just want to focus on what is going to keep the majority happy, here are a few tips to take on board:
Perhaps we will regret it the following day but forget the greens and healthy options. We’re attending a party to indulge
Inclusivity is key to any successful party but Brits said that filling a limited bar with non-alcoholic options will ruin the vibe you’re going for
Classical and jazz genre music is likely to have people heading for the door and not the dance floor
Building a guest list? Brits say they want to avoid those whose emotions spill out after one too many and who are going to bring the mood down
Forced fun isn’t fun. Put the games away – you only have to have watched Friends to know how this goes.
Creating the perfect house party for each age group
So, we have an idea of preference by city and what Brits don’t want to see at parties but how does this change when we’re hosting a party for a particular age group? As part of our survey, we asked questions to five different age ranges. They were: 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, and 55+. Below, we have taken all five age groups and are revealing what they have told us their preferences are and what they want to see when they are attending a house party
Ages 16-24
Music is the most important party requirement, particularly pop and disco hits and hip & R&B genres. Avoid classical. Indie peaks with the age group and begins a gradual decline.
Pizza is the overwhelming food of choice but having a bowl of crisps and chicken wings will go down a treat. Mini quiches, stuffed mushrooms, and trifle will be left behind
Cocktails and soft drinks are the drink of choice. Avoid non-alcoholic beers. Wine also wasn’t a popular choice
Ages 25-34
Music remains the most important party requirement, but food increases in importance for this age group. Party favours and an order of events, while still unpopular, peak in popularity here
Hip-hop and R&B peaks in popularity with Brits aged between 25-34. Classical sees an increase in popularity but jazz and swing music is going to be a huge mood killer.
There’s no change in food choices. Pizza, chicken wings, and crisps are still the most popular, while mini quiches, stuffed mushrooms, and trifle get left behind. We begin to see an increase in sandwiches and cheese boards.
Cocktails are still the drink of choice. Soft drinks remain popular but beer and cider become far more popular for this age group. Non-alcoholic options remain unpopular.
Ages 35-44
Good music and food grow in importance again. Party favours and an order of events are beginning to decline.
There’s a clamour for popular pop and disco hits. Hip-hop and R&B remain popular but rock anthems have grown in popularity to become the third most popular music genre of choice.
Yes, pizza again remains the food of choice with crisps and chicken wings. Sandwiches grow in popularity, as do pigs in blankets and spring rolls. Macrons, trifles, and stuffed mushrooms remain an unpopular food choice.
Beer and cider is now the most popular choice of drink, closely followed by cocktails and spirits. There’s a go-hard or go-home mentality in play. You’re asking for trouble with mocktails and non-alcoholic beers.
Ages 45-54
There’s almost nothing between the importance of music and food at this point.
Popular pop and disco hits are the overwhelming choice of music. Classic rock anthems are now the second most popular choice, with top 40 chart toppers peaking in popularity.
Pizza’s decline begins. It’s still the most popular choice but not by a lot. Sandwiches see a significant rise with chicken wings seeing a significant decline. Macrons, fruit skewers, and trifle are the least popular options, while mini cheesecakes also scored low.
Beer and cider’s popularity grows again but party-goers in this age group want to see a varied selection available. Soft drinks are the second most popular option, but wine, cocktails, and spirits also feature highly. Less than 3% in this age group pick non-alcoholic beer as their drink of choice
Ages 55+
After music’s dominance, food is now the most important factor behind a good house party. Music is still popular, as is drinks, but this age group wants to see an attentive host more than any other. Less than 5% of respondents in total want party favours and an order of events.
Popular pop and disco hits remain the most popular choice of music by some distance. Classic rock anthems are also a clear second. Hip-hop and R&B is now the least favoured genre of music.
Pizza has finally been knocked off the top spot. According to Brits aged 55 and over, pizza doesn’t even feature in the top three food choices. Sandwiches are the most popular, followed by cheese boards, and crisps. Cupcakes are at their least popular here but macrons, fruit skewers, and stuffed mushrooms remain unpopular.
Wine peaks in popularity for Brits aged 55 and over. Beer and cider remain popular, as do spirits and soft drinks. Mocktails are the least popular with this age group.
The party personas in more detail
The Life of the Party
The Social Butterfly
The Thoughtful Conversationalist
Perfect Party Music
Perfect Party Drinks
More about the new Nancy range
Nancy heralds a departure from conventional refrigeration.
Replacing bulky mini-fridges with an upright beautiful design and three colourway options – Cotton White, Tea Rose Pink, and Dark Skies Blue – CDA’s newest product effortlessly marries vintage aesthetics with contemporary demands. The device boasts top-of-the-line technical specifications, ensuring beverages inside are as refreshingly cool as the exterior suggests.
Functionality takes centre stage as Nancy effortlessly accommodates 13 bottles of wine and eight cans, chilling them to perfection at any temperature between 5-20°C. Its four spacious metal shelves cater to a variety of preferences, allowing enthusiasts to maximise their cooling space for an unparalleled experience.
But Nancy is more than a mere drink cooler – it’s a beauty enhancer, too. Ingeniously designed, it doubles up as a cosmetics cooler, storing makeup and beauty products at the ideal temperature.
Moreover, embracing the digital age, Nancy incorporates a wireless phone charger, seamlessly blending modern technology with vintage aesthetics.
Nancy is available now for order in Cotton, Tea Rose, or Dark Skies from CDA’s independent and national stockists, including AO, Marks Electrical, and selected Euronics, with a suggested retail price of £399. A full list of retailers can be found here.
Find out more about CDA’s newest retro lifestyle cooler here.
Methodology
This data was gathered via a national Censuswide survey that was completed at the beginning of November (6th-8th). The full data set can be found here.
The pandemic meant that we all spent more time enjoying life at home – and now the restrictions are over and with the joys of the Jubilee ahead, we Brits are entertaining with enthusiasm. It isn’t just family get togethers either – researchers at Mintel discovered that Millennials in particular prefer to stay at home with Netflix and a good bottle of wine.
This change in the way we live has meant wine coolers have moved on from being a marginal consideration to becoming an increasingly important appliance in people’s minds when they are renovating or improving kitchen spaces.
Wine drinking is no longer just for connoisseurs either, with recent polling commissioned by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) showing wine is now the favoured alcoholic drink for 60% of UK adults, compared to all other alcohol drinks. Over half (60%) of UK adults, including the majority in each age group and across all regions of the UK, now choose wine over other alcoholic drinks, amounting to over 30 million regular wine consumers across the country.
It’s said that wine kept in a cupboard at home loses quality and flavour four times quicker than that stored in a wine cooler, and CDA’s wine chiller range is one of the largest on the market, with coolers that hold from 7 to 117 bottles.
People who buy wine coolers come from all sectors of the market – from those who just want to keep a few ready to drink bottles at hand, to serious collectors.
“It’s the best dual temperature zone wine cooler we’ve tested” says Which?
The FWC604SS has a stainless steel trim and the 604BL has black. Both coolers have dual temperature control and can hold up to 45 bottles. The Which? review praised the accuracy of the thermostat, temperature stability in hot and cold rooms, good humidity control and ease of operation and cleaning as winning factors.
At CDA, we are delighted that our wine coolers have been endorsed as Which? Best Buys. Our wine cooler’s are an integral part of our range and we’re keen to offer customers excellent choice in both freestanding and built in designs. If you’re considering adding a wine cooler to your kitchen, check out our Where to Buy page to find your nearest approved CDA supplier and national online retailers.
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