People looking to update their kitchen are experimenting with a much wider selection of materials than previously for cabinets and worktops, one expert has suggested. Interior designer on BBC1s DIY SOS television series Julia Kendell noted that individuals are using more interesting surfaces to upgrade their food-preparation areas. According to Ms Kendell, homeowners are beginning to think about the actual units themselves when approaching the possibility of a kitchen renovation. She remarked Theyre getting a little bit more exciting. We had years of cream shaker kitchens and I think people are getting tired of that now.Individuals were advised that big ovens are also becoming popular and that there are a large range of top-quality appliances available to buy, including extractor fans. The annual Halifax Home Improvement Survey published earlier this year showed that the largest average amount of money spent by individuals on a property is in the kitchen.