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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
CLIVE CHRISTIAN FURNITURE CO.
Clive Christian Furniture has been designing for the world’s most outstanding homes for nearly five decades. The Lancashire design studio and cabinetry workshop is under the stewardship of Managing Director and owner, Phil Cole, and Head of Design, Oliver Deadman. From inception, the brand has sought to deliver an unparalleled level of opulence for its global client base. Built around a philosophy of detail-oriented design, it delivers products made from the world’s finest and rarest materials.
Clive Christian Furniture is the foremost designer of ultra-luxurious kitchens and bespoke fitted cabinetry for the home. Traditionally working from the concept of a project, either directly with the client or their interior designer, each design starts with a hand drawn sketch and a nod to the brand’s handmade approach.
The Clive Christian Furniture cabinetry collections are inspired by the majesty, proportion and scale of grand architecture. This past year has seen the culmination of several major home projects in Europe, the US and the UK. These include a historic house in Henley steeped in musical antiquity designed by Carmen Evans and Clive Christian Weybridge; a townhouse on Northumberland Street in Edinburgh designed by Anna Mills Interiors and Clive Christian Scotland; and a new-build family home in St George’s Hill, Surrey.
This summer, Clive Christian Furniture is launching its first new cabinetry collection in almost a decade. Entitled ‘The New Classical’, the cabinetry – pioneering in its design and use of materials – embodies the spirit of the company’s classic designs but in a bold, contemporary way.
‘The New Classical’, which is engineered to be more sustainable, means that the cabinetry is highly adaptable, so that changes to façades, colours and finishes are more easily applied. It is a new internal carcass design, which allows for multiple cabinets to share a single frame. The result is a single seamless surface on which to apply a texture or new finish.
In tandem, the new design has allowed Oliver to create a new body of finishes, textures and colours that will launch this summer. A refreshed reminder of what statement cabinetry design is all about, ‘The New Classical’ collection celebrates raw materials while creating something art-like in style. It sees Clive Christian Furniture working with other British craftspeople and makers: Tom Dixon, Philip Watts and Joseph Giles. Experimenting with materials, Oliver has created one new finish made from encapsulating Tamo Ash wood veneer in glass. Sourced traditionally in Japan, Tamo Ash is a coveted decorative wood featuring swirls and twists that give the natural veneer a high sheen and feeling of movement.
‘The launch of the new cabinetry and finishes is a real milestone for the business,’ says Phil. ‘It showcases the principles synonymous with Clive Christian – scale, grandeur and opulence – with sustainability firmly at its core. Complementing existing cabinetry collections, ‘The New Classical’ is a statement of intent to remain at the forefront of our sector, delivering the world’s finest homes and continuously pushing the design boundary.’
The latter half of 2022 and early 2023 will see further expansion for the brand with the opening of new showrooms in LA, New York and Edinburgh.
Clive Christian Furniture Co
St Germain St, Farnworth Bolton BL4 7BG +44 (0)1204 702200 clivechristianfurniture.com clivechristianfurnitureco
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Interiors Anna Mills and Clive Christian Furniture Scotland, cr. Zac&Zac; The New Classical Kitchen by Clive Christian Furniture; Interiors Carmen Evans and Clive Christian Furniture Weybridge, cr. Astrid Templier
SUB-ZERO & WOLF
Luxury, high-performance kitchen appliances
Third-generation and family-run, Sub-Zero & Wolf was founded in 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin by Westye Bakke, who pioneered the new, safer standards of freezing, achieving below-zero temperatures for the first time. His mission with the Sub-Zero Freezer Company was to build the best refrigeration he possibly could and that tenet is as pivotal today as it was back then. In the year 2000, Sub-Zero’s co-brand Wolf launched its first cooking appliances, after purchasing the residential arm of a 70-year-old US commercial cooking company and redesigning the product range from the ground up.
Fourteen years later came the ‘New Generation’ range: the biggest product roll-out in the company’s history, which includes coffee machines, convection steam ovens, a new series of integrated wine storage and refrigeration. More recently, outdoor products such as gas grills, burner modules, warming drawers and refrigeration, plus ‘Wolf Gourmet’ – luxury countertop appliances – have also been added to the collection. Today, the company is run by Westye’s grandson James Bakke and still operates from the original site of the two-car garage where Westye began building his first prototype freezers.
The values and ethos that the company was built on still stand and will continue to do so, as it evolves and grows. Sustainability is at the forefront of every decision made. Over 75 percent of the stainless steel and up to 50 percent of the plastic used in the refrigerators comes from recycled materials (and over 560 tons of scrap is recycled each year, which would otherwise go into landfill). All waste water has been eliminated in the manufacturing
Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances are found everywhere, from the homes of professional chefs to Hollywood movie sets
process, with almost 200,000 gallons recycled annually. And over 30 appliances have earned the Energy Star rating for outstanding energy efficiency (meaning that they use 15 percent less energy than those that are non-certified).
That’s not all: new LED lighting in Wolf’s manufacturing plant saves over 1,000 kW hours of electricity per year and even the largest Sub-Zero appliances use less energy than a 75-watt light bulb. Build quality, manufacturing, performance and longevity of products are all paramount. Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances are handbuilt and designed to last not just years but decades. It’s no wonder that the products are loved by professional chefs, high-profile celebrities and high-net-worth individuals alike, often appearing in Hollywood films and UK cooking programmes on both sides of the Atlantic. Such a wide range of luxury appliances also allows clients to replicate their main home kitchen on a yacht, jet or within in their outdoor spaces.
This autumn sees the launch of new under-counter refrigeration including a single door all fridge and glass door beverage centre, as well as re-designed coffee systems and ‘E Series’ ovens that feature a touchcontrol panel and automatic cooking modes. What began as a US-only based and marketed brand in 1945 is now a highly aspirational company that sells its products globally. The unrivalled product quality and performance is matched only by the world-class customer care and sustainability values that Sub-Zero & Wolf centres its approach around.
Sub-Zero & Wolf
251 Brompton Road London, SW3 2EP +44 (0)20 7858 3480 subzero-wolf.co.uk subzerowolfuk
WEST ONE BATHROOMS
An illustrious supplier of bespoke bathrooms
Established in London’s Mayfair in 1978 and run by the Waters family ever since, West One Bathrooms rapidly became known for sourcing the most beautiful products and accessories. Breaking the mould in the industry, it led the way in innovation, transforming the perception of bathrooms from being seen as merely functional and basic into indulgent sanctuaries.
West One Bathrooms is proud to offer eight luxury bathroom showrooms across London and the
South East that are regularly updated with new and cutting-edge products to reflect trends, as well as timeless classics. On display you will find a curated selection of the very best in bathroom ideas, design and inspiration including the exclusive Wall&Decò
Waterproof Wallpaper. West One Bathrooms is also the exclusive stockist in the UK and Europe for the prestigious tile and stone makers, Ann Sacks and New
Ravenna, with a dedicated showroom in the Design
Centre Chelsea Harbour.
The newest showroom in Tunbridge Wells takes a forward-thinking approach to retail, showcasing signature luxury bathroom displays while providing a unique offering and experience for customers. It’s home to the Virtual Worlds 4D virtual reality theatre, where clients can experience their new bathroom before it becomes a reality. The space incorporates the ‘Studio’ concept that was first introduced in the Clerkenwell showroom, placing an emphasis on a mood board and portable concept.
At each showroom, there is a creative, knowledgeable
As a multi-award winning company, West One Bathrooms melds luxury with high quality and its unique creative spark designer who has an almost infinite product choice to work with, including exclusive and bespoke ranges. They receive constant training on the latest products and software, and visit leading international trade shows as well as manufacturers’ factories to experience the craftsmanship behind the products first hand. With a portfolio extending to more than 750 global brands, thousands of products across the spectrum are covered, from the most exclusive and unique, to more affordable and high-quality essentials. The dedicated sales, design, project and contracts teams have the expertise to cater for all sizes of project, budgets and styles. The teams understand that planning a bathroom is a big decision – a delicate balance of the desire for the finer things along with practical considerations of who will be using the space.
As a multi award-winning supplier of bespoke luxury bathrooms, West One Bathrooms believes in offering sustainable options without compromising on the aesthetic. Manufacturers are increasingly working to develop sustainable products that will make bathrooms more eco-friendly, and West One Bathrooms is ideally placed to introduce them. The company is also working with architects and designers to promote water-saving and environmentally minded products as well as giving teams the tools to help customers make more sustainable choices.
The aim at West One Bathrooms is to make purchases as streamlined and fulfilling as possible. With its own fleet of vehicles, the company can ensure prompt and reliable nationwide delivery, while for overseas clients it offers a full packing and exportation service. A one stopshop for expert advice, renowned design, excellent customer service and an infinite product selection.
West One Bathrooms Battersea
41 Queenstown Road London SW8 3RE +44 (0)333 011 3333 westonebathrooms.com westonebathrooms
