LEGAL & BUSINESS PRODUCT GUIDE ADVERTORIAL: LUTRON | RAK CERAMICS | REHAU | TARMAC
Lutron launches new shading solutions with smart wood blinds
Creativity comes out on top with RAK-Plano
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AK-Plano countertop surfaces from RAK Ceramics combine elegance, durability and practicality, transforming the RAK-Joy or RAKJoy Uno vanity unit into a versatile piece of bathroom furniture. Available in three different TECHWOOD finishes and in the manufacturer’s innovative matte white RAKSOLID material, RAK-Plano is a one-piece vanity top without joints that can be drilled and cut (if necessary) directly on site. This gives designers complete freedom in positioning the washbasin and mixer. RAK-SOLID is an incredibly durable solid surface material, composed of a mixture of natural minerals and resins, exuding consistent quality and performance. Just as hardwearing and simple to care for, TECHWOOD is a wood-effect material that gives the tactile impression of real timber, produced from polypropylene recyclable material. RAK-Plano is available in a range of colours, combining easily with any decor and responding to trends in bathroom design. Choose from Matt White, Grey Elm, Scandinavian Oak www.rakceramics.com/uk and Mokka Walnut. 01730 237850
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utron Electronics has announced the addition of smart wood blinds to its window coverings family. The solution marries the style and function of bespoke wood blinds with the convenience and control of smart home technology. The smart wood blinds ensure homeowners automatically have the perfect light through their Natural Light Optimisation feature. By harnessing your smart device’s inbuilt compass and GPS technology, the Lutron app identifies the direction of any window and automatically tilts the blind to the optimal position. Homeowners can then customise each blind to taste, prioritising privacy or more light depending on the room’s use. Desire for comfort and autonomous features at home has never been higher. The comfort and lighting worldwide market, comprising devices aimed at improving the atmosphere at home, is expected to more than double by 2025. The smart wood blinds offer an elegant and accessible entry point to smart home automation, effectively meaning blinds never need to be touched and www.lutron.com can be controlled through a 0800 282107 single application. eacs@lutron.com
The rise of the grey window
Tarmac first to launch 50% recycled content packaging for cement products
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he appearance of your home can be dramatically transformed by updating windows, particularly when introducing a different colour. While uPVC glazing was traditionally only available in white, there are now many different hues to help make your home stand out from the crowd. Window and door expert REHAU has reported a twofold increase in requests for a colour swatch, which is reflective of homeowners no longer being willing to settle for a neutral window finish. Clare Higgins, Product Manager at REHAU, comments: “Grey windows have an alluring appeal, particularly in darker hues where they can instantly add a layer of character and charm to your property. With shades of grey dominating the home improvement market and many homeowners being braver with their design choices, we have seen a huge increase in requests for grey windows. Grey is a hue that is both adaptable and diverse, with shades ranging from pearl grey and slate grey, through www.rehau.uk to anthracite grey and even 01989 762600 midnight black.” enquiries@rehau.com
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armac has become the first major cement manufacturer in the UK to move to 50% recycled plastic in its packaging with the rollout of new all-weather, fully recyclable hybrid bags. Products manufactured at the company’s cement plant packaging facilities in Scotland and Wales are all now in production with the new bag, which continues to offer rip, tear and puncture resistance, as well as providing essential protection against rain and water damage. Other sites currently producing a 30% recycled content bag are due to switch to the latest packaging in the coming months. Tarmac’s new packaging also features clearer recycling labelling and information to encourage customers to ‘empty, rinse, recycle’ and dispose of the packaging responsibly. The business estimates that the rollout across all bagged cement products will result in millions of bags switching to its newer, more sustainable solutions. The move comes following close collaboration between a number of bag manufacturers to produce and trial the new packaging over the www.tarmac-bluecircle.co.uk last two years. 0845 8126300
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