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KBB BIRMINGHAM 2014: THE REVIEW Big plans in store for ECF

Sch端ller creates a recipe for success

S u rface Design Show Highlights Plus: doors, sinks, decorative surfaces, modular bathroom furniture and much more

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“Probably the best bathroom furniture in the world”

“Probably the best kitchens in the world”

To become a retailer: get in touch. inhouseheadqtrs@aol.com 01661 842 304 www.inhouseuk.net www.inhousecaribbean.com

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“Probably the best bathroom furniture in the world”

“Probably the best kitchens in the world”

To become a retailer: get in touch. inhouseheadqtrs@aol.com 01661 842 304 www.inhouseuk.net www.inhousecaribbean.com

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CONTENTS 3. EDITOR’S KITCHEN CHOICE

37. DOORS BYBA New designs and finishes from door supplier, BA.

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KBB 2014 REVIEW 6. KBB IS BACK ON THE MAP

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38. COOL CURVES Curvomatic lets you create curves the easy way.

9. COMPETITIVE CARRON Carron hits the mid-to-value end of the market with

39. NEW FROM RENOLIT

new sinks and taps.

Renolit launches new 3D film range.

KBB BIRMINGHAM 2014: THE REVIEW Big plans in store for ECF

Schüller creates a recipe for success

Surface Design Show Highlights Plus: doors, sinks, decorative surfaces, modular bathroom furniture and much more

10. KBB CURVE APPEAL

40. WONDERFUL WORKSURFACES Sheridan adds new colours and options to its offers.

12. BA SUCCESS AT KBB BA Components’ stand was popular with visitors.

42. THE PERFECT BLEND Let your creativity flow with the latest engineered

14. PERFECT PULL-OUTS

'ECF introduces their stylish Greyhouse Bathrooms range.

Shown is the Modello range in a textured Hacienda Black finish and Nola door style.

01664 424288 www.ecf.co

stone designs from Quartzforms.

Vauth-Sagel’s interior solutions have answers for everything.

44. DESIGN TO THE MACS James Latham showcases Hi-Macs® exclusive new

15. TIME FOR A CUPPA

colour palette.

Zip’s new HydroTap Sparkling All-in-One.

45. DECORATIVE SURFACES 16. FRANKE ON SHOW

Beautiful decorative surfaces with practical benefits.

Franke’s stand included six new sinks, seven new tap models and two new hoods.

47. EDITOR’S BATHROOM CHOICE

17. A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

48. WORRY-FREE WETROOMS

InHouse introduces a new marketing tool to help

Wetrooms to fit any bathroom’s shape or size.

Schüller retailers grow.

51. AFFORDABLE DESIGN 18. SENSATIONAL SURFACES

Trend Interiors’ new range of value-for-money

Surfaces for kitchens and bathrooms from Bushboard.

furniture.

19. FEATURE FLOORS

52. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF

Nature-inspired floor tiles from BCT.

GREYHOUSE! ECF extends its Greyhouse bathroom furniture range.

20. JOINT EFFORT Ideal Bathrooms and Showerwall presented the

53. IN THE MODE WITH MODULAR

Essential Collection and Showerlux together.

The increase in demand of modular bathroom furniture.

21. SHOWER DECORS

SURFACE SHOW REVIEW

Funky wall-panelling décors from Showerwall.

56. SURFACE REVIEW SHOW A vast array of products suitable for flooring,

22. INVESTING IN YOU

worksurfaces, splashbacks and bathroom cladding.

InHouse and Pelipal had a new marketing and point of sale package for retailers.

57. ON THE NOSE Scented materials for the home with SCIN.

23. KEEPING YOU IN SINK Outstanding sink designs in ceramics, stainless steel,

58. STONE THAT BENDS

solid surface and quartz.

Wafer Slate bends just like a veneer.

28. TURNING UP THE HEAT

61. THE ART OF ENCAPSULATION

Looking at the hottest must-have built-in appliances.

Objects in Glass bring glass designs to life.

30. AN ELITE FAMILY Elite Kitchen showcases Ney’s latest metallic doors.

32. NEW FROM ECF

62. LIGHT FANTASTIC Appletec’s LED light sheet is a real star of the show.

63. BUSINESS NEWS

ECF’s latest Kitchen Door Portfolio launched.

34. CONTEMPORARY CABINETRY The newest kitchen door styles on the market.

64. CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY

editor: Catherine Earle Catherine@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk publication manager: Eoin Costen Eoin@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk design: James Crisp James@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk additional design: Melvyn Earle James@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk circulation: Jennifer Sims Circ@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk Tel: 01502 517115 Fax: 01502 517117 Twitter: @KB_Journal www.KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk Please note: points of view expressed in articles by contributing writers and in advertisements included in Kitchen & Bathroom Journal do not necessarily represent those of the publishers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in Kitchen & Bathroom Journal, no legal responsibility will be accepted by the publishers for incidents arising from use of information published. All rights, including moral and intellectual property rights, reserved.

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ISSN 2052-3394 Readers should note that a charge may have been made by the publishers to cover the cost of reproducing some colour photographs in this publication. origination: CPC Ltd printing: Colchester Print Group, Attleborough NR17 1YE published by: Craftsman Publishing Co Ltd, Napier House, 11 Surrey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LJ, United Kingdom

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Gorenje has launched its new Colour Edition line of appliances. The Colour Edition will include an A+++ rated 8kg washing machine with 23 programme settings and 15-degree wash cycle, a 8kg heat pump A++ tumble dryer with 15 drying modes and anti-crease technology and a freestanding 321-litre refrigerator with crisp zone with humidity control ranging from A++ to A+++ in frost free and frost less technology. All are available in white, black, stainless steel, red or eye-catching orange.

020 8247 39 80 www.gorenje.co.uk

editor’s kitchen choice The new Chopin and Bach downdraft extractors from Air Uno are not only discreet in terms of what you can see, but also in terms of what you can’t. These flush-fitting models can be positioned very close to the ‘cooking action’ for rapid elimination of smoke, steam and smells. Furthermore, their advanced motors are designed to fit within the space provided by the plinth, thus leaving the units completely free for greater storage, safety and ease of use. Available in a sleek black glass finish with 4-speed touch control, the Chopin and Bach models are easy to clean and come with a liquid collection channel, automatic switch-off and are suitable for long-life charcoal filters.

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Hoover has launched its new built-in Hoover Powerwash dishwasher. Featuring an additional third spray-arm, which operates independently, the Powerwash claims to deliver a wash four times more efficient than other models. Boasting a A+ energy rating and Super Eco programme, it can accommodate for 15 place settings and uses as little as 10 litres of water per load.

0151 334 2781 www.hoover.co.uk

editor’s kitch Abode’s new kitchen mixer tap is a new take on a classic thanks to its unique ‘V’ shaped body design. Verla’s smooth curved radii comes together, from the architecturally tall spout design to the easy-to-operate minimalist paddle style handles which epitomize cutting edge design and style. The new Verla is available in both chrome and brushed nickel finishes from June this year.

01226 283434 www.abode.eu

The new Bal Rapid-Mat has been designed to reduce project costs. The uncoupling solution requires around 20% less adhesive than cavity uncoupling mats, which need almost ‘an extra layer of adhesive’ to fill the surface cavities or dimples. The saving amounts to using 1.5kg less adhesive per square metre, a major saving of 45kg adhesive per 30-metre roll. Ideal for any tiling project where the floor substrate may be subject to lateral movement stresses, it is covered by a full 25-year guarantee.

01782 591100 www.bal-adhesives.co.uk

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Britannia has released its stainless steel Chef Top as a standalone product. The Chef Top was previously only available to those purchasing a Britannia range cooker, however in order to meet growing consumer demand, this accessory is now available to purchase separately. Centred around the Teppanyaki style of cooking, the Chef Top is a solid 5mm thick stainless steel hotplate that can be used to cook everything from meat to vegetables, and even a full English breakfast. The 120cm Delphi and Fleet models also include an electric stainless steel griddle as standard that can be used in the same way as the Chef Top. 01253 471111 www.britannialiving.co.uk

Available from May, Whirlpool has annouced its new side-by-side fridge freezer. Sporting its patented 6th Sense® sensor technology, the ‘A++’ energy rated WSX 53782 FCX, senses variances in the temperature and restores it to the correct level. It also controls the temperature and humidity in the fridge to maintain the optimum level for freshness. An external ice and water dispenser is included which lights up when in use. The new Starlight lighting system also ensures good illumination and includes LED lights in the ceiling and on the side.

020 8649 5000 www.whirlpool.co.uk

hen choice Smeg has devised a new surface treatment, Evershine, which is now applied to its Piano Design Collection as standard. After 14 months of development, this coating has been designed to avoid discolouration of the polished stainless steel to ensure these appliances remain in pristine condition for years to come. Despite being just 1-2 micron thick, the invisible coating is highly durable and is able to withstand a heat of up to 500°C, and it is also chemical, solvent and corrosion resistant. Pictured: Smeg’s P705ES Piano Design gas hob.

0870 990 9907 www.smeg.com

Bespoke British fitted furniture manufacturer Woodstock Furniture knows that the optimal view in your home is the garden so it makes sense to open up your kitchen living space to the outdoors with one wall of glazing. Woodstock works closely with architects and builders during the planning stages to create distinctive, fitted furniture to suit open-plan kitchen schemes with glazing. It also carefully considers where to position its bespoke furniture in order to facilitate free movement from inside to outdoors. Pictured: Stained oak cabinetry with horizontal groove detail.

020 8876 0131 www.woodstockfurniture.co.uk

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Exhibiting for the first time at kbb, Masterclass Kitchens debuted its Luna Kitchen. The semi-handleless matt finished door style, which is available in 14 colours and six distinctive grained finishes, offers matt finished, vinyl wrapped flat slab doors and scooped door and drawer edges - a great design for colour and finish combinations.

01443 449499 www.masterclasskitchens.co.uk

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bb Birmingham closed its doors on the 5th March, surpassing high expectations following four days of first-class business. With over 300 brands on show, kbb proved an even bigger draw for its latest edition with representatives from across key multiple, independent retailers and contract buyers with John Lewis, Kitchens International, Diane Berry Kitchens, Magnet, Ikea, CP Hart, Bathstore, David Roger Associates, Antler Homes, Barratt, and Redrow Group all in attendance.

Matching this was an impressive audience of 13,766 key buyers who turned out in their droves, showing support for the industry.

Feedback post-kbb has also been positive, with many showing optimism for the show’s future. And why not, when the likes of Claire Surplice, Retail Chanel Manager of Ideal Standard, tell us, “It was only the first hour of the show and we’d already had lots of orders, a very busy stand and people queuing up to see our reps.”

Exhibitors too reported a successful show with plenty of interest. Richard Proctor, JJO, explains, “We're on target to meet 1,000 people in 4 days.” Martin Ney of Samet adds: “The show is fast becoming one of the most important events on the European circuit.”

And with the addition of 15 hours of seminars from 17 industry experts covering everything from business innovation, and social media to the latest trends in a series of thoughtprovoking talks and panel discussions, it’s clear to see why the aisles were bustling.

Brand Director, Andrew Vaughan, concludes, “This year’s kbb Birmingham has been an outstanding success and I am hugely proud of the team that helped to deliver such a fantastic show.

It reaffirmed that there are some incredibly innovative retailers operating across the UK and internationally that know the importance of discovering new brands at events such as ours.”

Next stop, the London May Design Series that will take place on the 18th20th May.

RAK Resort - a new bathroom collection featuring next generation rimless design, Hygiene+ - has joined RAK’s Bathroom Collection. Launched at kbb 2014, the new collection includes six WC configurations from space-saving designs to comfort heights - alongside matching basins. New complementary shower enclosures, baths and porcelain surfaces, as well as accessories, also join the RAKextra range and RAK’s Tile Collection.

01730 237850 www.rakceramics.co.uk

kbb is back Dallmer’s new Cerawall S and P level access shower drainage systems were displayed at kbb.

The S combines the visual finish of the drainage component over a concealed drain housing with a width of only 54mm and is supplied in lengths of 800, 900, 1000 and 1200mm, whilst the Cerawall P gives the perception of it being ‘barely there’.

This is achieved by locating the channel within the wall and floor joint. Practically invisible, it creates a seamless transition between the surfaces.

01787 248244 www.dallmer.com

Shown for the first time at kbb, Kitchen Door Workshop has extended its Visions Collection to include three new additions: Chocolate, Mussel and Storm Grey. Its minimalist design with its sleek and uninterrupted surface and exacting corners makes it perfect for modern interiors. It’s previously been available in White, Ivory, Cream, Red, Black, Tiepolo, Mira and Cosa. Available online, all the Visions doors are executed in a high gloss finish to continue the modern styling throughout with a choice of 79 handles.

0845 643 1928 www.kitchendoorworkshop.co.uk.

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Häfele’s interactive exhibition stand presentation was a real showstopper. The stand’s modular format meant exhibition attendees could try out each product for themselves. Its Remo built-in Bluetooth audio speaker system and Powermat Hot Spot charging unit proved most popular whilst its recycling system, the Krushr (pictured) was named “Kitchen Product Innovation of the Year” in the kbbreview Awards.

01788 542020 www.hafele.co.uk

Sensio’s new SLS (Surface Light Source) range of lighting solutions was on display at kbb. The SLS fittings contain a high number of LEDs that aren’t visible but provide all the benefits associated with standard LEDs. The collection includes the SLS Surface/ Recessed Lights and the Connex Strip Light, which are available in warm white and cool white colour temperatures idea for placing under cabinets and worktops. The SLS fittings provide all the benefits associated with LEDs as they are energy efficient, reducing household bills, and last on average for around 12 and a half years, 11 years longer than outdated halogen alternatives.

0845 034 0780 www.sensio.co.uk

Launched at kbb, the BORA Basic system from BORA combines a high-performance touch controlled SCHOTT Ceran® glass induction hob and an effective cook top extractor into a single unit. If you enjoy technology in the kitchen then this certainly has the wow factor. Boasting 3 speed settings, 10-minute automatic after-run, automatic safety shut off and filter service display, the latest addition to the BORA range is available for both ducted and recirculating options. Its 760 x 515 x 196mm dimensions also allow space saving in the kitchen.

0845 338 1761 www.euroline.org.uk

on the map Armac Martin enjoyed a successful show at kbb 2014, launching several new collections. The main attraction was the Bromford range (pictured). All are made in the Birmingham factory and hand finished to the highest standard. Further new collections will be launched at the May Design Series.

0121 359 2111 www.armacmartin.co.uk

Incorporating a patented synchronised cam movement, the Eclipse pocket door system from Salice features an assisted soft-close door return mechanism and a door opening safety device. With easy installation, and an ability to adjust and inspect in situ, it is sure to hold architects, designers and manufacturers attention.

01480 413831 www.saliceuk.co.uk

A personal favourite at the show, the BLANCO by GUTMANN CONECTA island hood was certainly a crowd pleaser. With an integrated loading and docking station for an iPod or iPhone, not only did the glass and brushed aluminium finish catch your attention but so did its sound quality. The hood combines ambient and LED lighting that can be changed to match your mood and the extraction between the frame and the glass offers superb functionality. It offers high air movement at 1200m3/ph for the internal and recirculating models and boasts a noise level of only 45–59db. There is also a model with an external motor offering an even more powerful extraction rate and virtually silent operation.

01923 635200 www.blanco.co.uk

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Bellissimo used kbb as the launchpad for Pisa, a new handleless PVC-edged melamine kitchen range in horizontal woodgrains with matt finish. There are five woodgrain colours: white, bleached stone, beige, light walnut and grey drift. With 65 sizes plus panels and accessories, including a 300 x 300mm convex curve, the new range offers the flexibility to create bespoke kitchens in any situation.

01772 696959 www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

kbb is back on the map Part of the Sussex Range, JIS displayed its Adur towel rail at kbb.

Manufactured from 100% stainless steel, it offers a gentle curved front and 20 horizontal rails, offering a large towel hanging facility. Manufactured in three sizes - 1250mm high x 400, 520 and 620mm wide - it can be used in central heating, electric or dual fuel formats.

01444 831200 www.sussexrange.co.uk

This was Sycamore Lighting’s 14th kbb show and its stand attracted more visitors than ever before. There was particular interest shown in the bespoke design facility, and this, in conjunction with the app-based lighting control system, gave visitors a unique opportunity to see the result of having a professional lighting scheme applied to a kbb installation.

0113 286 6686 www.sycamorelightingltd.co.uk

JJO’s new gloss white kitchen was launched as part of its Colonial Kitchens range, a British kitchen designed with a Germanic look, serving the middle market price bracket. The range offers wall hung base units and curved cupboards in a classic gloss white finish, and other additions include the Haddington and Integra kitchen collections.

01706 877877 www.jjoplc.com

Famed for its shower trays and bathroom radiators, Fiora launched its Privilege collection of shower trays at kbb Birmingham, expanding its Silex range. Two options are available - an extraflat, flush to floor version as well as a framed shower tray. The Privilege collection is available in sizes up to 2000 x 1100mm, and are now 5mm thinner than ever before, making for a lightweight, low impact product.

0034 941 4100 01 www.fiora.es

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At kbb Reginox showcased its new counter-top cooking experience, PITT by Reginox. It features professionalgrade powerful burners that can be positioned on the worksurface wherever desired, ensuring that there is always enough space to use each burner at the same time. It can be seamlessly fitted onto a wide range of worksurfaces, including granite, quartz composite, concrete, terrazzo, glass, ceramics and stainless steel and as each individual burner can be connected to the gas supply via a small pipe installed beneath the counter-top installation is straightforward too.

01260 280033 www.pittbyreginox.com

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xhibiting alongside sister-company Franke at kbb, Carron Phoenix was keen to demonstrate the strength and scope of its product ranges aimed at the mid-to-value sector that make it a go-to brand of choice for retailers.

“Carron Phoenix has long been recognised as a brand that can be trusted to offer quality manufacturing and value for money,” explains Neil Clark, marketing director for Carron Phoenix. “As we move out of recession we want to reaffirm those values and how they benefit retailers.”

Underlining its commitment to the retail sector, Carron’s Sink & Tap Value Packs has been price pegged at 2013 levels to remain competitive – great news for the retailer. New additions to the offer include the Janus synthetic inset range,

which gives customers a coloured sink in a stylish modern design without the unattainable price tag. Finished with a durable coating, it is available in two colours, Graphite and Arctic White (pictured) and comes in a spacious single and 1.5 bowl model that fit a 500mm and 600m cabinet.

New tap introductions, strategically positioned at improved price points, include the new Elen Optima in chrome, a contemporary side-lever tap with a U-shaped ribbon spout and the new Argenta in chrome, a top-lever pull-out spray head tap.

For ease of reference, all products are now in a single brochure. For stockists or more information on Carron Phoenix’s products call 0161 436 6280 or visit www.carron.com

competitive carron Left: The highly popular Adelphi low profile inset sink.

Carron Phoenix demonstrated its competitiveness in the mid-to-value end of the market at kbb with a new range of affordable sinks and taps.

Below: The new Janus synthetic single bowl sink combines exceptional value and high performance.

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MISTRAL from Karonia has previewed its extended range of 25mm solid surfaces.

Available from April, the new colours Anise, Prism and Orka - invite designers to use the new additions to create strong colour statements and interesting material combinations in the kitchen.

With no MDF or particleboard substrate, the material combines the practicality and freedom of an acrylic-based solid surface with the charm of natural stone.

Flexible, it can be curved and shaped to form the most imaginative shapes without unslighty joints.

0845 658 0333 www.karonia.com

Dick Powell (left) comments on the creation of Ideal Standard’s new Dea collection.

“The most important task designers have is striving to make products and services better for people. Function should never be sacrificed on the altar of form. Design is not Art. It’s a commercial act - we are, don’t forget, commissioned to make things better for business. For me, design is inseparable from innovation. New ideas and technologies inspire me because they enable change.

“Over the last 20 years the bathroom market has become saturated with modernist/minimalist products that have become ever more geometric, harder, less friendly and less feminine in the process and in some ways less human too. I too love the purity and simplicity of these ideals and their potential for zen-like calmness, but I don’t think it necessarily means denying softer, more curved solutions which, to many, feel more comfortable and appropriate in the intimate space of the bathroom.

“Working closely with Ideal Standard, we put a lot of work into a shared understanding of the social and market context for this new range. We synthesised all of that into the words ‘Accessible Beauty’ which captured what we aspired to achieve. Accessible in that it should be affordable and accessible in the sense that it is approachable, useable, practical, comfortable and ergonomic.

Surprisingly, beauty is not a word designers use much (being too often ‘in the eye of the beholder’ and hard to rationalise!). But it speaks to two important aspirations: first, it implies a classic resolution of form with elegance and poise, balanced proportions, simplicity and flowing surfaces and lines. And second, the word implies a sense of softness and femininity, which is so important in the intimate environment of the bathroom.

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Exclusively available to retailers, Ideal Standard has launched its new bathroom collection, Dea. Following the trend towards organic and round shapes, the range is characterised by its soft and flowing design. It includes hand wash basins, vanities, pedestal and semi-pedestal basins as well as semi-countertop and vessel versions. There are three WC options, close coupled, back to wall and wall hung, along with a choice of floor-standing and wallhung bidets. Units are available in four finishes including Walnut. A mirror and accessory range is also available.

01482 346461 www.ideal-standard.co.uk

“We steered away from completely soft, undisciplined forms because they lack the structure which leads the eye into harmony and an understanding of what we see. We were drawn to the Trapzio: a shape derived from a geometrically pure trapezoid, but radiused in its corners and softened in its curves. This gave us the visual discipline that the range needed, but was flexible enough to be adapted to its functionally different products. This, alongside its human-like traits, has resulted in the collection we see today. I truly hope that people enjoy using the bathroom as much as I did creating it.”

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Making its debut at kbb Birmingham, Saneux unveiled a range of stylish bathroom ceramics, including new additions to its modern Poppy collection.

The range, which now includes handleless soft closing drawer units, a selection of wall mounted basins, back to wall and wall hung WC’s and towel rails, has been influenced by sweeping lines and gentle curves. Available to order now.

020 8686 5100 www.saneux.com

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Curve Craft showcased its new veneered slab door range, curved end panels and cabinets at the show, as well as displaying a wide selection of traditional lay on and in-frame panelled curved doors. The specification of its curved doors combined with its ability to match any flat door and to produce bespoke door profiles gained them much attention from many of the high-end UK kitchen brands.

028 4483 2828 www.curvecraft.co.uk

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Taking us back to the era of rock and roll, Pando’s newly launched retro-inspired Boll is a wall-mounted, recirculating compact hood designed for smaller kitchen spaces. Part of Pando’s newly launched Ultimate Collection, it measures 450mm wide x 350mm high x 350mm deep and uses a V.850 motor. Available in bright red, white and black, its 3-speed stainless steel controls are simple sliders, whilst decorative mesh detail on the lower section of the extractor’s exterior adds to its curvy 1950s feel.

01302 741941 www.the-lightworks.com

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Nolte showcased its curry and curves at kbb. The Nova Lack kitchen - which has been designed around deep, flowing curves was teamed with new colour trend, Curry. The golden yellow which has been influenced by similar shades on this year’s catwalk - fits perfectly with the white or black curved doors available. Launched in 2014, Curry gives customers the choice of a high-gloss or matt lacquered finish to complete their kitchen.

01707 290444 www.nolte-kitchens.com

You don’t need to travel halfway across the globe for a taste of the exotic.

Showcasing at kbb Birmingham, Stoneath’s solid walnut and white marble vanity set, Noble, oozes eastern elegance. The freestanding furniture range, which is available in three sizes and handcrafted to order, boasts a carved floral design which adds depth to its flowing lines. Available in single or multiple batch orders. Matching furniture is also available.

0115 714 8030 www.stonearth.co.uk

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The Lucente Hand Painted range is one of the latest offerings from TK Components.

Featuring the same minimalist design as its high gloss counterpart, its handleless doors and smooth lines are softened through the addition of internal and external curves.

Available to order in either ten on-trend stock colours or in any bespoke colour of choice, the Lucente certainly has curves in all the right places.

0161 336 3636 www.tkcomponents.co.uk

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ba succ Pictured at kbb, Lisa Morris, a BA Customer Services Adviser, demonstrates the ease with which Clicbox by BA is assembled.

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Main Pic: A colourful presentation at kbb by BA. Below: Out in force at kbb: BA’s sales force.

ccess at kbb With over 3,000 stand visitors, 2,000 coffee capsules used and more than 500 dealer requests, kbb 2014 was a success for BA Components.

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isitors new and old were invited to ‘B A Part of it’ on BA’s impressive kbb 2014 stand. The message was clear. “It's time for the industry to embrace the future and with BA by your side the future has never looked brighter,” explains David Caulfield, Sales and Marketing Director of BA. On show was BA’s new range of doors. 14 designs made their debut including the new Lacarre lacquered door collection and four synchronised print doors from the Malton range. Officially launching in April, samples will be available to new and existing dealers from the end of March.

A unique partnership between BA Components, Unilin and Hettich also saw the ClicBox By BA on display, highlighting the manufacturers’ complete kitchen offering. The unique concept, which will be fully available from April, combines the ease of ClicBox’s tool-less assembly, the German quality and reliability of the Hettich drawer box and hinge systems and the expanding Pronto By BA frontal range.

Together they will create a true ‘one-stop-shop’ for BA customers. Visitors were also encouraged to view BA's new website www.byba.co.uk to view the new products in their entirety.

For more information, call 01302 890555 or log on to their website.

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ade in Germany, modular, diverse finishes, available through Häfele UK... the USPs for Vauth-Sagel’s interior solutions, larders, baskets and bins just keep flowing. Pictured at kbb 2014, Vauth-Sagel’s Product and Area Sales Manager for Northern Europe Christofer Thöne was keen to highlight the supreme quality of the Classic, Saphir, Premea and Premea Artline tailored solutions for tall and larder storage space systems, like the pictured DUSA. Brand new on the stand was Vauth-Sagel’s Free-liner bin system, a new addition to the range, shown right with Häfele UK’s Gareth Bevan. Vauth-Sagel now offers 24 individual standard types of waste separation bins in its Öko range with heights from 145 to 430mm, widths of 115 to 315mm and depths of 190, 300 and 380mm offering volumes from 4 to 39 litres.

01788 542020 www.hafele.co.uk

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Time for a Cuppa

Zip’s Retail Manager, Jason MacDonald, demonstrating the company’s newest design.

Zip’s newly launched HydroTap Sparkling All-in-One.

Enough filtered boiling water to make 800 cups of tea - all for just £1.

I thought that would get your attention.

Zip launched its new HydroTap Sparkling All-in-One design at kbb Birmingham.

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t would seem that the humble tap has been trumped once more with the launch of Zip’s HydroTap Sparkling Allin-One design. No longer content with supplying just filtered cold and boiling water, the updated design can now also produce sparkling water too. Ideal for multi-tasking home owners and budding chefs alike, the handy tap can be fitted in place of a mixer and thanks to a swivel action tap, can be installed at a two-bowl sink too. To make installing even easier you can connect the tap to the mains hot and cold pressure supply or, eliminating the need for connection to a separate water supply, a vented model which mixes both cold and boiling water is also available.

Its clever features don’t stop there.

With energy efficiency at the forefront of every homeowners mind, the new tap has been designed to be four times more energy efficient than a standard kettle. Its Power-Pulse™ technology reduces the energy needed to heat the water by giving a boost to stored water at intervals. This not only saves energy throughout the day but also allows you to have a permanent supply of hot water at your fingertips. The all-in-one tap includes a futuristic light sensor on the rear of the tap that sends the system into sleep mode whenever the room goes dark.

And for those with children, it would seem that Zip has safety well and truly

covered too. Thanks to the tap’s insulation, it always remains cool to the touch, even whilst using the boiling water function. A fingertip control safety lock, which requires a number of touches to turn off, also gives greater peace of mind, whilst its coveted straight pour fills without splashing. You can also select what temperature the water is stored at a real plus when advising on home and workplace installations that may have different needs.

Zip’s products adhere to Part G and Part G3 legislation for water storage and are available to order now. For more information visit www.zipheaters.co.uk or call 0845 6 005 005.

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Franke's new Largo Workcentre stainless steel sink, featuring two integrated and functional bins, and shown with Franke’s Olympus tap.

franke on show Franke showed no signs of slowing down at this year’s kbb with the launch of six new sink ranges, seven new tap models, two new hoods and a new Fragranite sink colour.

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ore in store’ may well be the name of Franke’s recently launched retailer-focused campaign but the title summed up the manufacturer’s kbb stand perfectly. It was a pretty remarkable stand, showcasing a multitude of new sinks, taps and hoods for the first time. And if the sheer volume of new products didn’t bowl you over as soon as you walked onto the stand, the team’s enthusiasm and excitement towards Franke’s continual product advancement was inspiring.

Developed on the back of international trend research by its in-house design centre in Switzerland, there were several new additions to Franke’s premium Specialist Range. As the kitchen sink area becomes more of a multi-tasking workcentre and wet zone for washing up and food preparation, Franke’s new Largo Workcentre stainless steel low profile sink has been designed to make everyday tasks simpler. Largo, together with the new streamlined Hydros range, features the new and unique push-button pop up waste. It pushes up the strainer basket offering a more precise action to allow water to drain away, rather than the usual twist and turn action by hand.

The recent collaboration with Villeroy & Boch saw

the eye-catching Aspen ceramic single bowl sink make its first public appearance, whilst the new Oyster granite colour was a clear favourite with visitors.

Franke’s Pro-Value range has also been strengthened with the addition of the stainless steel sink, Galileo and the new Tectonite synthetic inset sink, Orion.

Its design integration message also extends to Franke’s kitchen hoods with the launch of the Sinos hood, which features a raised glass panel in black or white glass and the updated Roller kitchen hood that now offers black glass panels in the centre.

Keen to offer a broader range of styles and price points, Franke’s new taps are a mix of contemporary and traditional styling. From the new artisan-style Augusta and the Moritz with its white ceramic-effect levers, to the swan neck two lever Athena and elegant Vesta, Franke’s kbb display proved that consumers can have affordable access to the company’s design and product quality.

With its updated product range and raft of initiatives aimed at benefitting retailers, there’s definitely More in Store at Franke.

For more information, visit www.franke.co.uk or call 0161 436 6280.

The new Hydros 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with push-button pop-up waste, shown right with Franke’s Bern tap.

The stylish new Sinos hood (above), introduced to complement the top-selling Sinos sink and tap range.

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For ceramic lovers, Franke's new contemporary low-profile Aspen sink (left), designed in collaboration with Villeroy & Boch.

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Right: The new next125 collection was shown at kbb in indigo blue with reclaimed oak fronts. It represents a real statement design for 2014.

Below right: kbb was the perfect opportunity for premium retailers to view the fantastic new branding and new point of sale support shown on stand.

Stuart Dance, Sales Director of InHouse.

kbb Birmingham was the launch pad for InHouse’s innovative new marketing tool package designed to help Schüller retailers grow.

a recipe for success K itchen and bathroom dealers are becoming yesterday’s corner shops,” begins Stuart Dance, Sales Director of InHouse. “There was once a small convenience store on every corner but with the introduction of large supermarket giants, shops soon went into sharp decline. The same principal can be applied to the KBB sector. Smaller retailers are being overshadowed by bigger sheds.”

Passionate about helping the smaller kitchen retailer become the consumers’ first port of call, the InHouse team have created three simple, step-by-step marketing packages that, with help from kitchen manufacturer Schüller, will help retailers compete with larger chains.

Ranging in price to suit any budget, each comprehensive package helps retailers market their business effectively. Stuart explains, “The packages contain vital marketing material including leaflet templates, window vinyls and prompt stickers that are not only designed to attract more people into your showroom, but its message will also help to educate the consumer on the Schüller brand and what it

represents.” InHouse’s imaginative marketing plan doesn’t stop there.

Every Schüller customer will receive a mouth-watering recipe book to accompany their new kitchen alongwith their very own ‘Come Dine With Me’ inspired launch party pack - perfect for anyone looking to show off their new Schüller kitchen and cause kitchen envy amongst friends and family.

Retailers will also be enrolled onto the InHouse lead distribution programme, which means any relevant inbound leads generated from the national PR and advertising campaign will be directed to nearby retailers as a new business lead at no extra cost and, for those worried about designing their own adverts, Schüller‘s ready-to-use templates have been created to make life easier. There is also a team of techsavvy people on hand to help you every step of the way.

For more information on Schüller’s innovative marketing plan or for a full list of packages available please visit www.inhouseuk.net or call 01661 842304.

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18 BUSHBOARD KBB REVIEW

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ushboard showcased several brand new and existing products across its Encore solid surface, M-Stone quartz, Omega and Prima laminate and Nuance bathroom surfacing brands. The newly launched Omega range, which uniquely now includes the Sanitised® Actifresh anti-bacterial protection as standard, took centre stage with 16 new worktop and 8 new splashback designs, which makes for a fashion-forward mix of popular stones, trendy woodgrains and practical splashbacks in modish colours.

Reflecting the strong demand for granite designs, its new Pebblestone colours and Granite surface texture offer a new take on a popular design story, whilst the extended stand-out marble and glass effects from the Encore solid surface range showcase the top-selling colours across the industry, with a focus on Ivory, Espresso, Pebble and Caramel. All of the new introductions are in a 27mm thickness and come in a choice of sizes for worksurfaces, breakfast bars, splashbacks and upstands.

sensational surfaces Underscoring its commitment to ‘Sensational Surfaces for Kitchens & Bathrooms’, Bushboard showcased new products across its brands at kbb Birmingham.

Omega will also now include the world-class Sanitised® Actifresh anti-bacterial protection as an integral feature all of its products, the first UK worktop range to offer this benefit. Pictured above: Andorra Brown worksurface and upstand in Granit texture.

The new Encore solid surface range offers seven new finishes that will be available in a new 27mm thickness, as well as the standard 40mm option.

Picutured: Mountain Haze design on the Encore solid surface range.

More information on Bushboard products call 01933 232272 or visit www.bushboard.co.uk

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ushboard had a dedicated stand for its premium Nuance bathroom surfacing range of wall panels and worksurfaces. The focus was on showing retailers the design flexibility and commercial relevance of the Nuance range as a growing alternative to tiles. As well as offering a 100% waterproof guarantee without the use of extrusions, it has upped the ante by recently adding 15 new designs, including eight True Scale effects that realistically mirror the luxury of granite and marble. The new designs also mark a departure on the established gloss texture by featuring radiance and honed textures that enhance the designs with a greater level of visual and tactile authenticity.

Compared to natural stone or granite, laminate designs such as this offer the advantages of easy care and maintenance, faster installation and an unrivalled cost benefit. To highlight its benefits in your store a fully updated POS package, which includes new 38-page colour brochures, swatches, sampling and graphics for the display stand, is now available to retailers. Display deals for room sets are available too.

Ivory Marble True Scale wall panels from the Nuance bathroom range can be fitted without extrusions, are 100% water-impervious and can be used for wetrooms.

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19 BCT KBB REVIEW

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Stepping Stones ceramic floor tile design.

Walk In The Park ceramic floor tile design.

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Background picture: Infinity water scheme ceramic floor tiles from BCT.

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ake a walk on the wild side with BCT’s new ceramic feature floor range. From pebbly beaches, fresh cut grass and crystal clear water to Victorian kaleidoscope patterns and dimensional block effects, these flamboyant designs can inject a sense of fun into any room. Thanks to the latest HD inkjet technology you can make a splash with BCT’s tranquil water scheme tile design, Infinity, or be transported back to summer with its Walk In The Park, green grass effect. You can even bring the beach to your bathroom with its scattered pebble design, Stepping Stones. Available in a 331 x 331mm size, each nature-inspired design allows you to make a real style statement with your floor and bring the outside in.

For more information or to view the whole range visit www.britishceramictile.com or call 01626 831391.

Increasingly seen as the ‘fifth wall’, highly decorative floor patterns and motifs are becoming a real focus in residential and commercial design projects and were big news for British Ceramic Tile at kbb.

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Fuchsia suite and Pebble freestanding bath from the Essential collection, along with Showerlux Legacy wetroom panel.

Ideal Bathrooms joined forces with sister company Showerwall to exhibit Essential and Showerlux at this year’s kbb show.

Showerlux Glide Offset Quadrant Twin Door.

Iris suite and Traditional Roll Top bath from the Essential Collection.

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deal Bathrooms’ kbb display featured its exclusive Essential ranges with suites, shower valves, brassware, accessories, baths and towel warmers, together with the Showerlux range of enclosures. The range has recently been extended to provide showrooms with a competitive alternative to the main bathroom brands. It’s also supported by a new, redesigned Essential brochure with 52 pages of product information and impressive room settings to fire the consumers’ imagination.

Showerlux has undergone strong brand reenergising since its rebirth with recent price realignment at the forefront of its changes. Keen to prove itself as a serious contender in the bathroom industry, its enclosures have been designed for ease of installation. They even come with Glass Shield protection and are supported by a lifetime guarantee.

The associated stand with sister company International Decorative Surfaces also included Showerwall waterproof wall panels, Aquastep waterproof laminate flooring and new Proclick luxury vinyl floorcoverings.

Rob St. Barbe, Sales Director, concludes, “At a time when some in the industry are questioning the value of being able to touch and feel the product in the showroom, the fact that around 14,000 professionals visited the show proves just how important it is to see the product ‘in the flesh’. It has certainly been a great show for us.”

0800 634 2600 www.idealbathrooms.com

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Showerstyling offers the creative freedom for custom-printed designs, as shown above.

The new Breccia design (main picture) will make a luxurious statement in any bathroom, while being easy to clean.

shower décors Launching in April, six new décors have been added to Showerwall’s waterproof wall panelling system.

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he Showerwall brand of wall panelling showcased six exciting new décors at this year’s kbb, reflecting the trends for natural marbles and luxurious statement stones in bathroom interiors. The six new additions extend the range to 39 laminate designs and reflect the continued market demand for easy-living neutrals with Natural Marble Gloss, Rustic Travertine Gloss and Bianco Stardust but also the growing trend for bolder statement stones such as Breccia, Grigio Marble and Black Wave. Available in a mixture of gloss and matt texture, Showerwall has responded to the increasing trend for tactile matt surfaces in wall panelling with a focus on easy maintenance and high performance.

Claire Lambert, Brand Director for Showerwall, adds, “The original design range has performed extremely well for us

and is continuing to be part of our 2014 collection because we believe the market has a four-year cycle and they remain very design relevant. Our current range has given us the market knowledge and experience to broaden our offer with designs that we’re confident will be appealing and reflect the ongoing popularity of natural marbles, as well as the emerging trend for bolder looks with statement stones.”

Panels are available in either square cut or tongue & groove panels 2440mm high.

Tongue & groove comes in one width of 600mm as standard, however it is available in all sizes on request, while the square cut panels offer the flexibility of 900, 1200 and a 1000mm panel to eliminate wastage.

For product and technical information or samples, visit www.showerwall.co.uk or all 0845 604 7334.

The new Rustic Travertine design mirrors the look of honed natural stone.

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Right: The Nelo range from Pelipal offers a perfectly scaled vanity unit and washbasin, ideal for smaller bathrooms.

Below: Pelipal's launch of Solitaire 7005 sets new design and colour trends.

Bottom: The Evo collection is shown in brilliant black high gloss and is also available in artic white and stone grey high gloss.

investing in you Since launching its name in the UK two years ago at kbb, Pelipal has been thrust into the bathroom spotlight.

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Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse.

ith 17 displays on the stand, Pelipal was keen to demonstrate the breadth and depth of its offering at this year’s kbb. Retailers were able to get a real feel for the products and speak with George Zöllner, Pelipal's Managing Director, proving the brands commitment to the UK market.

Keen to invest further, Pelipal presented a new marketing and point of sale package for retailers at the show. Wayne Dance explains, "Our dealer network is incredibly important to us and we are proud of the progress we've made with our Pelipal brand. To push us all on to the next level and give something back to our retailers, we are working to build consistent brand communication for our dealers to use. Some of the elements we have developed include advertising, signage, point of sale and giveaways."

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InHouse has invested over £35,000 in creative artwork, ideas and developing signage, branded products and giveaways a figure many independent retailers would find impossible. “We presented three comprehensive packages to retailers,” explains Wayne. “The first of these was free for those who signed up at the show with the next two heavily discounted. So if any retailer visited and was impressed but didn't sign-up, as long as we scanned you at the show you can still take advantage of this one-off opportunity. Don't miss out on the biggest branding investment that will take your business to the next level.”

For more information on how to become a Pelipal retailer contact InHouse Inspired Room Design on 01661 842304 or please visit www.inhouseuk.net or www.pelipal.com

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Part of the Villeroy and Boch Elements Collection, the double-bowl Butler sink offers flexibility and style within the home. It can be fitted into units, suspended from a wall or fitted onto option sink stands. The German manufacturer has also created a decorative pattern for kitchen sinks. Its subdued tone-in-tone pattern plays with the contrast between gloss and matt ceramic.

020 8871 4028 www.villeroy-boch.co.uk

The classic Butler and Belfast sinks have modern counterparts - bringing ceramics to the heart of the kitchen.

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The new RL404CB single bowl (pictured above) and RL401CB 1.5 bowl from Reginox are manufactured from fine fireclay with a beautiful high gloss finish. Blending a contemporary angular design, the new sinks offer a stylish alternative to stainless steel. Both sinks having a bowl depth of 180mm, providing ample space for use in either the kitchen or utility room, and are available with either a left or right hand drainer. They are suitable for installation in 600mm units and are supplied complete with chrome waste, overflow and fitting kit.

01260 280033 www.reginox.co.uk

The Shaker 800 Sink is available from the Perrin & Rowe’s Sink Collection. Handmade in England using a unique ‘Slip Cast’ process, this traditional single bowl kitchen sink is made from fireclay ceramic that is gradually dried over 40 hours for extra durability. Available in either a White or Antique White finish, each sink featuring a Central 3.5 waste outlet, suitable for basket strainer or waste disposer. The Shaker 800 measures 760 x 460 x 285mm.

01708 526361 www.perrinandrowe.co.uk

The new Zenar XL 6 S sink from Blanco offers a generous drainer and spacious bowl, combined with a wide tap ledge - ideal for retail and commercial customer alike. Designed for 600mm base units, it is now available in highquality ceramic with the easy-care PuraPlus finish. It is available in a range of colours including Magnolia.

01923 635200 • www.blanco.co.uk

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Abode has launched the new MIKRO to its stainless steel range of kitchen sinks. The simplicity of the clean lines and patterned drainer of this modern sink creates a unique contemporary design. Mikro is manufactured in 18/10 stainless steel in 1.0 and 1.5 bowl models; both with drainers, in reversible sink formats with standard basket strainer wastes. All plumbing pipework is included with the sink.

01226 283434 www.abode.eu

Stainless steel is popular as it represents a great trade-off between cost, usability, durability and ease of cleaning.

keeping you in Smeg’s VR78A Quadra Single Bowl Inset Sink is supplied with two chopping boards, which conceal the bowl when not in use for a sleek, seamless finish. The chopping boards are available in dark graphite, silver glass or black glass. The sink is manufactured from premium 18/10 stainless steel making it highly durable and easy to keep clean. Measuring 90cmW by 51cmD, Smeg’s VR78A Quadra has a bowl depth of 21cm and is supplied with a colander bowl as standard.

0844 557 9907 www.smeguk.com

A GLASS ACT Caple’s Vitrea inset sink, which is available in black and white glass, comes in two sizes: the 100 and 150, for single bowl and one and a half bowl versions. The glass surround and draining board is tempered, making it resistant to scratching with stainless steel, which ensures this sink unit can withstand heavy use. They measure 1000 x 535mm.

0117 938 1900 www.caple.co.uk

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The 1810 Company has introduced the Zenduo 180/310, a top mounted sink, which gives the appearance of the popular square under-mounted sinks but without the need to have a solid worksurface. Due to the top mount installation, the 1.2mm satin finish sink can be installed in any worktop material including laminate and natural woods. Minimum cabinet size 600mm. Maximiser plumbing kit included.

01978 660770 www.the1810company.co.uk

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Leisure Sinks’ range of stainless sinks includes the cost effective, fully reversible Seattle. Available in either single or one and a half bowl options, these robust sinks are constructed from 0.7 gauge highgrade 18/10 stainless steel and manufactured in the UK. The SE9501 (pictured) measures 950 x 508mm with a bowl size of 360 x 424 x 155mm. Designed to fit a 500mm cabinet, the sink also features a 35mm tap hole and is available with a polished or linen finish.

0115 946 4000 • www.leisuresinks.co.uk

Stainless steel sinks from Astracast, such as the Topaz, Montreux, Korona, Lausanne and Vantage, are now available as part of the Designer Packs collection that combines a sink and tap with matching accessories. On the interactive website, consumers and retailers can visualise exactly what each combination will look like, with the option of upgrading to the taps on show. The Lausanne sink (shown) has a brushed effect Aquature™ drainer to ensure liquids flow direct into waste and not the bowl.

01274 475 179 www.astracast.com

Barazza’s new Lab Fusion integrates its range of 34, 40, 50 and 70cm sinks into a stainless steel satin finish worktop. The result is a stylish, continuous cooking surface, manufactured in high grade 304 stainless steel and up to 2330mm in length. Pictured is the Barazza 70cm Lab sink with sliding stainless steel cover and Barazza Lab 5 burner hob 1PLB5. info@euroline.org www.barazza.co.uk

The Chateau double copper sink is the star of the showroom at Brass & Traditional Sinks. Like most of the copper sinks from the Eclectica range, the Chateau can be inset or undermounted, giving an unexpected warmth in any space. The cleaning regime is simplicity itself - lemon juice and water removes limescale or a wipe with a soft cloth for day-to-day cleaning avoids damage to the natural finish patina.

01384 220030 www.sinks.co.uk

William Garvey has become an expert in the design and creation of teak wooden sinks. Beautiful in design, you can opt for a Standard Single, Double or Belfast Style option, all hand-made by master craftsmen. The wooden sink designs can be supported from below or designed to become part of your existing kitchen cabinetry. Prices start from £760+vat for the Standard Single Kitchen Sink in teak.

01404 841430 www.williamgarvey.co.uk

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The Basis BFG 611-970 from Franke offers a larger than average single bowl measuring 450 x 420 x 200mm in durable, hygienic Fragranite material that features sanitised anti-bacterial protection that is said to reduce bacteria and microbe growth by 99%. Available in three colours - polar white, coffee and onyx - it also comes with a 50-year guarantee.

0161 436 6280 www.franke.co.uk

keeping you in sink Integrate your sink to form a seamless part of the worktop.

The award winning Hotpoint Luce SX100C2 is not only dirt repellent and scratch proof, but is also naturally anti-bacterial. It’s made from Hotpoint’s Diamond® Clean material, which is made up from dirt-repelling, round-edged quartz particles and acrylic, and can reduce bacterial growth by up to 95%. This model is a 100cm, 1 + .5 bowl, reversible drainer sink and is available in black and white finishes, complete with a plumbing kit.

08000 921 922 www.lucebyhotpoint.co.uk

Silestone’s Integrity under-mounted sinks from Cosentino are made from a single piece of Silestone with no weak areas or joints. This, along with its straight-line drainage, allows it to be integrated with a Silestone worktop for a continuous and sleek finish. The Integrity sink range is available in 27 colours, which includes the Blanco Zeus (pictured), and two sizes: 37 x 34 x 15.5cm and 37 x 51 x 15.5cm. Both sizes can also be teamed together to create a popular one and a half sink design.

01256 761229 www.silestone.co.uk

Sleek and modern, the Magma inset sinks from Rangemaster feature large fluteless drainers and gently curved tap platform. The 1.0 bowl is the first Rangemaster sink to include a stepped bowl, which allows a generous wash space without the water usage of big bowl options, as well as facilitating the use of a strainer bowl accessory. The 1.5 bowl has a balanced look, with a central half bowl which retains a sizeable drainer. Both measure 1000 x 500mm.

0870 789 6110 • www.rangemastersinks.co.uk

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This integrated worktop, sink and coved splashback, pictured here in Glacier White, has been designed by Alwood Kitchens. Made from Corian® it offers a sleek design with integrated ‘wet areas’ that are stain-resistant, hygienic and easy to clean. Available in 14 shapes and sizes and 5 colours, the standard sink model offers multiple configurations for the individual kitchen.

0800 962 116 www.corian.co.uk

We believe in doing more. Doing more for the people who do more for us: Our valued specialist retailers.

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Smeg’s DOSP38X Classic features a main oven with an auxiliary oven below to provide a large 120-litre cooking capacity. The main oven has a self-cleaning pyrolytic function, meaning it is easy to keep your oven in pristine condition without any of the hard work associated with cleaning it. There is also an Eco-pyrolytic function which runs for a reduced time when a less intense clean is required. Finished in brushed stainless steel it has an A energy rating, and measures 88cm H by 59.7cm W by 54.5cm D. 0844 557 9907 www.smeguk.com

The hottest built-in appliances on the market.

Turning Up The He “The market for built-in appliances is certainly getting stronger thanks to the ongoing trend for open-plan living. Customers can purchase a wide range of appliances that, thanks to clever engineering, can fit into even the most compact of spaces.”

Dmitry Letsman Built-In Category Manager, Indesit.

Indesit’s A rated, 58-litre FIMS 73 J KC IX oven has a new curved dashboard with retractable control dials that not only gives the oven a smooth-to-the-touch surface, but also makes the fascia easier to clean. It has a digital display and there’s a choice of seven multifunction cooking programmes - Fast cooking, Gratin, Multilevel, Pastries, Pizza, Traditional and Grill - that take the guesswork out of cooking, for the perfect roasts, quick and tasty meals and simple ‘grill and grab’ snacks. It also has catalytic liners so keeping your oven clean is a breeze.

08000 921922 www.indesit.co.uk

The new C650iTFT induction hob from Caple brings a new dimension to cooking with its unique, interactive touchscreen that not only helps you to select the power level and temperature of each of your induction zones but also provides you with detailed recipe advice and illustrations. The frameless hob, which measures 590 x 520, features a 14-level digital power display with adjustable preset temperatures and full colour TFT screen touch controls. With a programmable timer, you can use an innovative zone bridge function to choose between two- or three-cooking zones depending on the size of the pans being used.

0117 938 1900 • www.caple.co.uk

Belling has launched its first built-in pyrolytic oven, the BI 60E PYR Sta. The 60cm built-in, multifunction single oven features a Pyrolytic cleaning function that generates high temperatures up to 500°C, turning residual foods, grease and fats on the cavity walls into ash which can then be quickly and easily swept out once the oven has cooled. The multifunction electric oven, which has two shelves and five positions, also features touch controls and nine cooking functions including grill, fanned grill, conventional electric oven, fanned oven, defrost, and intensive bake.

0844 248 4149 www.belling.co.uk

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The Gorenje HomeCHEF is a tablet computer, a cookbook and an oven in a single appliance - controlled by touch control via a large interactive colour TFT display. The oven uses state-of-the-art HomeMADE technology which recreates the vaulted ceiling and rounded side walls, inspired by traditional wood-fired bread ovens. It also offers four different cooking modes: SIMPLEbake, AUTObake, PRObake, STEPbake, MYbake and EXTRA (for controlling other oven functions like defrosting, reheating, plate heating, and cleaning).

020 8247 39 80 www.gorenje.co.uk

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The Miele Generation 6000 ContourLine DG6100 Built in Steam Oven features the Miele MultiSteam system where water from the tank is pumped into a steam generator located behind the inner cavity. Steam is then distributed quickly and uniformly via eight inlet ports, ensuring even cooking while retaining your food's taste. You can also cook simultaneously on three levels without flavour transfer, helping to save time and electricity, while the automatic programmes will help you achieve great results.

Thanks to its CleanSteel exterior finish, it is fingerprint resistant.

0845 365 6614 www.miele.co.uk

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Hotpoint’s LFT11S112O fully integrated dishwasher offers a flexible loading and a whole host of water saving and cleaner water features.

The appliance features Hotpoint’s Active Oxygen technology, which releases trioxygen (O3) molecules that inhibit the growth of bacteria to reduce odour and sanitise dishes, as well as the internal parts of the appliance. In addition, the new Zone Wash system has intensive and eco settings that can be switched to focus on individual baskets.

08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk

BUILT-IN BONUS “With laundry, built-in washing machines are increasing in popularity. A third of the dishwashers we sell are built-in and demand is increasing. Of all our behind-the-door products, dishwashers are the most popular as they’re easy to install and quiet enough not to cause a disturbance.”

Darren Peake - Senior Category Manager, Hotpoint Built-In. For the coffee lovers amongst us, the built-in EBC54513AX coffee machine from Electrolux offers user friendly touch screen controls that take you directly to the right settings and the LCD screen will tell you when your drink is ready, making whatever you like from espressos to a jug of freshly brewed coffee which serves up to six people.

08445 613613 www.electrolux.co.uk

Designed for small spaces, Elfin Kitchens Studio online has a compact modular offer that packs cooking and cooling facilities, additional storage and wall-protecting panels all into one sleek kitchen. Available in two sizes, it cleverly integrates wall cupboards with stainless steel splashbacks and side panels that can be fixed to either Elfin’s 1200 or 1500mm mini kitchen base unit. Each base unit comes with a fridge and a choice of oven, microwave or combination microwave oven, optional dishwasher and hotplates.

01206 545700 www.elfinkitchens.co.uk

“Although pyrolytic ovens have been produced for a considerable amount of time, they haven’t been accessible for most people because of the high price point - so this could seem like fairly new technology to most customers.”

Joan Fraser - Product development and training manager, Smeg UK. Faber has launched its new retractable built-in hood, Skylift. At the press of a button, the hood, which is built entirely onto the ceiling, lowers towards the hob, stopping at the desired height by remote control. When the hood is not in use, it retracts fully into the ceiling, freeing up the cooking area of any obstruction. Measuring 90 x 64cm with an outlet diameter of 150mm, it offers a clean and elegant design that can fit into any kitchen. Available in white glass only.

0845 548 3130 www.kitchenex.co.uk

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Ney's Magic collection, displayed here in bronze and gold, is also available in metallic blue, grey and matt green.

Independent kitchen retailer, Elite Kitchen Designs, showcases Ney’s latest metallic kitchen display in its 50 sq.m Dorset showroom.

Dorset-based kitchen retailer Elite Kitchen Designs was taken over by Alan Richards in 2013.

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t was a concept that was 10 years in the making. After spending what felt like an eternity working in finance, former Mortgage Advisor Alan Richards felt like he was stuck in a career rut and was ready for a new challenge. With little more than an avid interest in craft, design and technology, Alan, and his wife Adrianna, took the plunge into the world of kitchen design. In July 2013, Elite Kitchen Designs was born with Alan firmly at the helm.

To many, giving up a secure job and starting a business in a completely different sector might seem like a pretty audacious move. "Not only is there a fear of the unknown but there are some pretty important financial implications to consider too,” explains co-owner Alan. “Whilst daring, every move my wife and I have made has been calculated thoroughly,” something that has undoubtedly been drilled into Alan during his lengthy career in finance. The husband and

wife duo spent the best part of a year hunting out the most suitable location to start their business before settling on Christchurch, Dorset. And, during the nine months they spent negotiating with Elite’s previous owners, nothing was left to chance.

“I spent a number of months learning the ropes with the company’s previous owner who was set to retire after 30 years in the industry. Having his knowledge of the industry by my side was invaluable. When I finally took hold of the reins back in July, I was inundated with reps trying to sell me their products. With so many design options on the market I spent a lot of time summing up individual samples.

Would I want this design in my home?

Would I pay this much for it? The task of compiling an eclectic mix of kitchen door designs had all of a sudden become a humongous challenge. I knew what I wanted - I just needed to find it,” recalls Alan.

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Ney Door Specialist Mark Tigwell (left) worked with Elite Kitchen Design's owner, Alan Richards, to create a show-stopping window display.

Left: Available on a ten-day turnaround, the unique colours have been designed to complement Ney's existing range of kitchen components.

family This is when Ney really came into its own. Alan explains, “What really started as an impromptu visit from one of Ney’s salesmen soon turned into a great working relationship. Ney’s door experts quickly got to grips with the ethos of the company.

They understood that, whilst neutral, nonoffensive designs would always have a place in my showroom, I was keen to offer my customers something a little different. I wanted to find something that really stood out and made people stop and stare - after all, isn't that the idea of a kitchen showroom?”

Whilst impressed with Ney’s newly updated DeNovo acrylic range, it was Ney’s Magic range of metallic doors that drew Alan in further. “They’re just so different,” Alan says enthusiastically. “They immediately caught my attention so I knew they would make a fantastic window display.” Showcasing Ney’s Magic Door Collection in Bronze and Gold, Elite Kitchen Designs’ new kitchen display has truly captivated its customers.

“Before I asked Ney to fit the Magic display, customers would come straight to the sales desk - bypassing several kitchen displays on route. Now, people can’t help but explore Ney’s kitchen before coming to talk to us. This is exactly the type of response I was looking for. It offers the ‘wow’ factor and gets people’s design juices going.”

The completed window display couldn’t have come at a better time for the Dorset-based showroom. After a recordbreaking month in January, with over 20 quotes completed in the first week of the year, interest in the newly-established independent retailer is growing. Alan adds, “Just like another member of the family, Ney has been on hand to help answer any questions and to offer advice. As Elite Kitchen Designs continues to grow, this relationship will remain an invaluable part of our success.”

For more information about Ney’s door collection please visit www.ney.co.uk or alternatively call 024 7630 8100 for a free Ney Door Collection brochure.

Alan Richards (pictured) is a firm believer that choice is key and with a wide range of vinyl-wrap and acrylic-edge ranges available from Ney's door collection, it couldn't be easier to find the perfect kitchen design.

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With over 2,000 possible door style and finish combinations available, ECF has launched its new Kitchen Door Portfolio.

E The Mussel finish gives a light and fresh feel to the traditional Vancouver style door.

The understated elegance of the Ruskin door is given a modern aspect with the choice of a Stone Grey finish.

CF has released its latest Kitchen Door Portfolio for 2014. As well as presenting a selection of stunning room set images to showcase its eye-catching designs, the new format includes the very latest door styles and finishes on the market and highlights the design options available.

Among the new styles showcased are the Vancouver and Ruskin, part of the Goscote made-to-measure kitchen doors range. Both offer traditional shaker designs in a range of natural finish options amongst an array of other finishes. Perfectly suited to recreate the popular country-style kitchen, both designs offer an alternative to the painted effects that are currently on the market. On the other end of the design spectrum, Elle offers a minimalistic, handleless style which, when partnered with a bold colour choice or natural woodgrain finish can create a modern, sleek design, whilst its brand new Orion design offers an ultra-modern twist on a traditional, shaker design.

Phill Hoggar, Door Product Manager, adds: “Our Kitchen Door Portfolio forms part of ECF’s commitment to sourcing and supply quality products at competitive prices. Our ongoing product development programme means that we are continually looking for new ideas and sources of inspiration to create the very latest products and designs - keeping them at the forefront of furniture design.”

For more information please contact ECF on 01664 424288 or visit www.ecf.co

Two Styles, One Kitchen Far left: The sleek, linear Elle handleless door is softened by opting for a natural wood finish such as Sonoma Oak. Left: Classic style with a contemporary high gloss finish, the Orion shaker style door looks fantastic in High Gloss White.

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Do You Need a New Matt Painted Door Supplier?

Are you currently looking for a new supplier for your matt painted slab and j-trim handleless doors and accessories?

Marpatt offer 18 standard colours and an any colour matching service on a 3 week turnaround with an express service on remedials. Our new in-house workshop now enables you to order your doors in special sizes as alterations can be made before painting. All painted finishes are carried out in our own in-house painting facility at our Leicester base.

To have a look at what Marpatt can offer call 0116 2743943 to receive a copy of the Marpatt brochure featuring the entire range of products and accessories, or visit www.marpatt.co.uk/painted.

www.marpatt.co.uk T.0116 2743943 | F.0116 2743944

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The new Inzo from PWS is a simple slab design in a lacquered finish. Choose from a sleek gloss or subtle matt finish, or a combination of the two for a contemporary mix of colours and textures. The palette has been matched to up-and-coming Egger boards to broaden the appeal. New neutrals of stone grey and light olive create the popular pared-down look or the rich aubergine or graphite will make a statement.

A range of curved doors and drawer options are also available and a paint to order colour service is also offered.

01325 505555 www.pws.co.uk

contemporary cabin K Kitchens has launched its new linear-look RIO Kitchen. Finished with a distinctive horizontal woodgrain-effect, the slab-style door is available in a comprehensive choice of unit sizes and features a durable 18mm carcase. It also boasts precision German-engineered integrated soft-close Hettich hinges and drawer systems as standard. A 10-year Quality Guarantee is also offered.

0800 877 8899 www.k-kitchens.co.uk

The Rio Eden and Aston kitchen from Caple offers traditional-style cabinetry with a modern twist. Part of its 60-strong stand, the design features a creative colour combination with the warmth of the natural wood from the Aston range and the calming sage green Eden cabinets. Pictured with iron-effect Gothic D handles, additional features include curved panelled doors, open feature wall units and lattice doors.

0117 938 1900 www.caple.co.uk

"Combining two colours in any kitchen will immediately allow your customers to put their own personal stamp on a design and with two-tone finishes continuing to lead the way in kitchen design, there’s been no better time to try it.”

Doug Haswell - Furniture Manager, Caple.

Bauformat has unveiled its new Linea Piantra handleless kitchen, the latest addition to its Burger brand. Styled in natural and cool tones, the collection combines two subtle tones of aqua ‘Kira drops’ HPL finish for the island unit and contrasting high gloss white lacquer tall storage and appliance bank. It features an extra chunky 105mm breakfast bar HPL block, perfect for designers to add the finishing touches to an ultramodern kitchen. The new addition extends its total door fronts to 170.

0845 658 1949 • www.bauformat.de

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Warnock Watson Managing Director, Bellissimo.

Market Insight:

As white gets into its stride for 2014, Bellissimo has added two matt choices to its line-up of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom door and drawer fronts. Porcelain and Cashmere offer respectively a bright, fresh and a more muted, softer variation on the theme of white, which has made a strong comeback this year.

Porcelain and Cashmere can be specified in bespoke sizes and curves as required.

01772 696959 www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

inetry Landau’s Stevian Kitchen adds glamour and luxury to penthouse living. Cream and purple violet have been used to create a high-end kitchen solution that creates a sense of space. Featuring curved end units and a practical breakfast bar, specialist lighting can also be added inside the oak units which are made from high gloss Stone Grey Parapan®.

01482 440680 www.landauparapan.co.uk

Lugano is Schüller’s latest door design. Available in 27 different colour palettes, the versatile design can range from being a purist design or a family kitchen through to an atmospheric country house kitchen. Shown here in a white and indigo blue Gala door, it is also available in two new colours - sand grey and emerald green - great as an accent colour in a satin lacquer. Sand grey and indigo blue are also available in laminates through to glass finishes.

01661 842304 www.inhouseuk.net • www.inhousecaribbean.com

More than ever before, tastes in cabinetry have converged. There is still a wealth of choice, but fivepiece and slab doors, increasingly handleless, account for a disproportionate slice of the market between them.

And because of this, the need for choice and differentiation in other areas has also reached an unprecedented peak. Bespoke sizes, a choice of curves and colour-matching services are no longer the preserve of the high end. They have become essential tools for the retailer, and need to be offered on short lead times.

There is no reason why quality should suffer as a result of this new reality. Poor quality comes from substandard equipment, quality control and logistics. The sort of choice now available to the mass market in kitchens is merely in line with the choices and flexibility which consumers expect in other areas of their lives.

The key opportunity differentiation for fitted furniture now lies in the finish. Woodgrain and colours make equal claims to the consumer’s attention, particularly because of trends in kitchen design. The popularity of specifying an island with contrasting wall units means buyers are not forced to choose between a woodgrain or solid colour, but can have a bit of both in perfect harmony. The use of woodgrain helps the kitchen blend with other living areas, which is another reason why it is holding its own.

One new theme attracting the attention of consumers looking for something a bit different is rustic timber in a modern context, with finishes starting to veer towards strongly figured woodgrains, bleaching, plank effects and the distressed look. Oak is a strong contender but even pine is showing signs of a revival. Embossed finishes are also on the rise, giving a fresh, tactile dimension.

As for colours, the white slab door is still very important. Grey and brown are the emerging colours at all price points, and this goes for woodgrains as well as solid colours. Grey and brown might not sound like a cheerful prospect, but the reality is that it actually works very well and makes for a sophisticated look. Within these themes, the gloss look is here to stay, but matt is coming through strongly.

Demand varies considerably across the country.

Floods and economic prosperity have not been dealt out equally, although low interest rates and a cautious level of optimism mean there is business out there to be had. But we need to meet and exceed expectations for choice and service, not just manage them.

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TKC’s Lucente White kitchen has been designed to appeal to consumers seeking the very latest in minimalist design. This new high gloss, handless range offers shaped corner posts that enable the handle line detail to flow around the corners and through the design. Manufactured from 22mm thick MDF and featuring contemporary ‘J’ shaped grooves, the Lucente range also features Cream and Black options. Internal curved base and wall doors, as well as plinths and cornices, are now available across all three Lucente colourways.

0161 336 3636 www.tkcomponents.co.uk

contemporary cabinetry The trend for handleless door designs have become much more subtle of late. In the past, bold metal trims formed a key element of the look but now they are boasting softer curves and organic lines.

Jitendra Mistry - Design Manager, TKC.

Xey has launched the latest addition to its builtin handle door range, Bogota. Made from 22mm thick board and available in silk and gloss lacquer, the Bogota can be characterised by its contemporary fronts and straight lines. Two wood laminates with synchronous pores are also available to create a futuristic kitchen design. It can also be partnered with Xey’s Decorxey system, a range of modular shelving systems that offer unique storage solutions in the smallest of kitchens.

07850 252595 colin@homeinteriorsagency.co.uk

Marpatt’s 18 standard colours (all of which are finished by their in-house painting department in Leicester) have now been combined with an unlimited colour-matching service. This gives customers the opportunity to match the colour of their kitchen to something as specific as a RAL number or any other colour sample they provide.

The in-house workshop also enables you to order doors in special sizes as alterations can be made before painting. Finishes are available in either a Wood Grain or block matt painted finish.

0116 274 3943 www.marpatt.co.uk

In-toto is to launch a new acrylic door range this May. Featuring two new designs Celino (with a slightly rounded acrylic edge) and Cetus (with a stainless steel effect edge) - they will be part of the In-style contemporary collection and the In-line handleless collection. Both ranges will use an ultra high gloss acrylic lacquer to offer a brilliant shine. Available in seven high gloss colours - white, magnolia white, black, ruby red, silver grey, oxide metallic and graphite metallic – each design has been created to represent the growing trend for open-plan living. Pictured right, Cetus.

01924 487900 www.intoto.co.uk

Gacci’s bespoke glass fronted doors provide an alternative to the usual vinyl, acrylic or laminate high gloss finished. Available in nine standard colours the range can also be tailor-made by using RAL, Dulux, Farrow and Ball or Crown colour charts. Available in gloss or satin finish, it offers retailers something a little different.

01656 645303 www.gacci.co.uk

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As “fifty shades of grey” makes it on to the silver screen, Bella’s new Dove Grey shown here with sleek inset handles, promises to be as popular as any bestseller..

Alongside Mussel and Cashmere BA have also launched this exciting Ultragloss Light Grey Zurfiz kitchen. The gloss levels of the Senoplast acrylic, combined with BA’s skill of manufacture and styling, make this a kitchen fit for any home.

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howcasing fourteen new doors at kbb Birmingham last month, BA has extended its Zurfiz Acrylic range further to include three new ultragloss designs that will be available from April. In line with current trends, it will be introducing this year’s ‘go to’ colour, Cashmere, alongside Light Grey and a new, contemporary take on Mussel.

“With a growing trend to use contrasting accent colours in the kitchen, the popularity of neutral colours to highlight these has increased further,” explains David Caulfield, Sales and Marketing Director of BA. “Used to accentuate the design styling the emergence of Cashmere, Mussel and latterly greys have taken the focus off white and cream. We realise the significance of these design trends and are determined to increase options available,” he adds.

With a clear market focus, Bella By BA will also be launching new neutral alternatives. Available from April, its new Dove Grey and Cashmere offerings will work alongside BA’s latest rustic woodgrain additions - Burnt Oak and San Remo – which can be used as a stand alone or work in combination with more earthy tones in the collection.

BA is also moving into a new area of door supply with the introduction of three lacquered gloss ‘J’ Pull doors. Available in 48 hours, like all Pronto doors, there will be an initial offering of three colours - White, Cream and Light Grey introduced in April.

David adds, “The new lacquered collection, Lacarre, will sit comfortably alongside four other doors in the ‘J’ Pull door style where the use of synchronised printing makes these new designs look like real wood veneers.”

The Malton range will bring Hemlock Nordic, Lava Elm, Natural Elm and Stone Elm into the Pronto fold. “These additions are sure to bring a freshness and interest to the marketplace by enhancing the whole Pronto collection and setting it apart from other competition in the marketplace.”

As with all BA launches, the new doors will have full marketing support package back-up, new brochures and a strong advertising and promotional presence to establish them in the market.

For more information visit www.byba.co.uk or call 01302 890555.

Following its success at kbb, BA Components are moving forward with new doors across all three of its ByBA brands.

This stunning 22mm synchronised print door from the new Malton range helps swell the total Pronto collection to fifteen.

Hard to tell it apart from real wood veneer the Malton Lava Elm kitchen has all the quality of a traditional wood kitchen, but with an added contemporary twist.

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cool curves Get creative with cool curves the easy way with Curvomatic’s revolutionary new mould making system.

Box section aluminium extrusions join to make a mould.

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urvomatic’s revolutionary mould making system dramatically lowers the cost of making curved components, enabling moulds to be made in a matter of minutes rather than hours.

This Curvomatic system provides a simple method of constructing moulds of any size and an equally effective and simple pressing system. Marketed primarily as a combined mould making and pressing system Curvomatic can be used in membrane presses, withstanding extreme pressure to produce flawless curved panels using formers spaced at 400mm apart. A modular structural surface is constructed from longitudinally connecting aluminium extrusions which join to produce a flexible aluminium skin 35mm thick with a minimum external radius of 79mm. The reusable extrusions create a rigid, structural curved surfaces that can be used to form or bend other materials to a very high level of accuracy. For details call 0116 269 2212 or visit www.curvomatic.com

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ROCA With an appearance of rusty metal, the new décor Renolit Alkoren Roca represents the spirit of antiquity. It follows the trend for alternative kitchen finishes and the two different versions unite an extensive array of colours.

Featuring brown tones intermingled with burgundy red, Roca Rust (left) suits white and light beige colourways. The lighter Roca Cream (right) provides an alternative, working best with neutral tones, like off-whites, beiges or light grey.

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RAINBOW ASH The contemporary neutral design of modern linear ash, Rainbow Ash, includes beige tones, soft grey wood graining and a gentle highlight. This new introduction into the Renolit 3D stock range is combined with a modern strcutured Melinga emboss, to shape and define the overall linear design. Rainbow Ash offers a bright and alternative effect around the home, from kitchen to bathroom and bedroom furniture.

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enolit’s 3D thermoforming films have been developed to meet the highest standards of design, quality and performance. There are two individual brands within the Renolit 3D Stock Range, each with distinctive and appealing characteristics.

Renolit Covaren is setting trends with the new and sophisticated structures of the premier 3D films. The range includes incredibly realistic woodgrain to metallic effects and matt finishes in solid colours, and high gloss films in brilliant decors and colours.

Renolit Alkoren collects a classic range of woodgrains and solid colours, all in different shades and tones, from light to dark and vibrant to subtle.

Exotic timbers and fruitwoods complement the traditional species of oak, beech, maple and cherry.

All the new designs can be seen in the 2013 edition A4 Renolit Highlights collection binder, as well as the A6-sized 3-part complete range set.

For samples or further information contact Renolit Cramlington on 01670 718222, by email renolit.cramlington@renolit.com or at the website www.renolit.com/design

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wonderful worksur Sheridan adds new colours and new options to its already expansive worksurface offer.

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stablished in 1996, Sheridan manufactures and fabricates one of the most comprehensive ranges of bespoke worktops in Europe, installing and providing peace of mind to both blue chip and independent retailers.Its range includes both solid and natural surfaces - brand leaders such as Corian, Zodiaq and Silestone plus Apollo by Sheridan, a brand that includes ranges of Quartz, Magna, Granite, Slab Tech and Solid wood.

Sheridan’s product range includes many imaginative lines that will lift your designs. Apollo Quartz engineered stone is a 93% Quartz crystal

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and polymer resin product which requires no polishing or sealing and is naturally resistant to mould, bacteria and mildew. All 33 colours are stain and heat resistant. Unlike Apollo Quartz, he 16 colours of Apollo Magna acrylic polyester resin are based on a chipboard core. Solid in colour the 6mm mineral material has the same look and feel as 12mm solid surface worktop. For the ultimate in individuality, no two pieces of Premium and Apollo granite ever look the same but both provide a hard wearing surface in 24 colours. Then there’s Apollo Slab Tech, a silky smooth solid 20 or 30mm surface in 12 colours with no MDF or chipboard substrate.

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Above: Apollo Quartz in Seascape.

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rfaces Creating the illusion of a 40mm worktop, Apollo Quicktops in Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface (with the appearance of 38mm), are manufactured from material that sits on moisture resistant MDF support rails. Quicktops Solid Surface is perfect for coved upstands, seamless joints and integrated sinks. And finally, for the ultimate wood look, Apollo Wood is a fabricated or modular hardwood worktop available in 10 colours.

Through 2014, Sheridan will be introducing a number of new colours to its Apollo Magna, Granite, Quartz and Slab Tech ranges, including River Valley White, Royal Brown and Cosmic Black

in the Apollo Granite range. The Apollo Quartz range has three new colours - Lyskam Grey, Lyskam Beige and Lyskam White. Apollo Slab Tech will also be available in three new veined colours (Marmo Crema, Marmo Bianco and Marmo Sienna) from April 2014. Two new Corian colours from DuPont are also due to make their debuts in the coming weeks. New innovative technology means not only do these solid surfaces offer richer dark colours, they’re also easier to sand and have greater scratch resistance.

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Thirty-six polishing heads on the production line take small steps in the finishing process to create a higher gloss level and a more consistent finish.

the perfect blend Let your creativity flow with QUARTZFORMS’ latest engineered stone designs.

The SPACCO range offers a textured design in eight stock colours.

New for 2014, the OPACO contemporary matt finish is available in twelve stock range designs.

Text background: Part of the Cloudy family, Belgian Blu offers an intense fossil pattern which, when combined with real wood, gives a warmth to any design.

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n the past year, surface-manufacturer QUARTZFORMS has made quite a name for itself with British architects and interior designers. Thanks to its technically advanced Bretonstone® production line and its unique mix of 93% pure quartz and 7% of polyester resin, it has the ability to produce a surface that is not only high-impact resistant but, thanks to its dense compacted surface finish, it also offers a higher level of gloss and a more consistent finish - just what the KBB industry has been looking for.

“We want this product to be used in a wide range of markets,” explains Richard Barrett, Sales Director of QFD, the exclusive UK distributor of QUARTZFORMS. “It offers great choice and can be used as kitchen and bathroom surfaces, flooring and even contemporary wall coverings. Designers want to use it because of this flexibility, whilst retailers use it on their kitchen and bathroom displays to catch customer’s attention. We believe our QUARTZFORMS engineered stone goes one step further than natural stone.”

To add to its existing 40-strong designs and colours, QUARTZFORMS has introduced a range of matt and textured surface designs - OPACO and SPACCO - each offering unique characteristics that would appeal to any discerning eye. Available in 12, 20 and 30mm thicknesses from its UK distributor QFD, an additional 15,000 slabs are also available from its German production facility on a short lead-time.

It has also expanded the existing Cloudy and Extreme families with the launch of two new designs, Belgian Blu and Titan. Both designs offer a contemporary take on a classic and, with a ten-year guarantee available on all QUARTZFORMS surfaces, quality is well and truly guaranteed.

If QUARTZFORMS has caught your attention, visit www.qfdistribution.co.uk for more information. Alternatively email sales@qfdistribution.co.uk or call 01245 243929 to find out more.

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To be released in April 2014 is the Marmo range, a family of veined marble lookalikes. Marmo Bianco, Marmo Crema and Marmo Sienna will be available in the 20mm and 30mm thick solid surface, Apollo Slab Tech.

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Also from James Latham: Designed exclusively by Karim Rashid, the new Sparkle Collection from James Latham has been created for HI-MACS® surfaces.

SYNERGII James Latham’s surface collection also includes Synergii, HPL (High Pressure Laminate) worksurfaces. Harnessing new and classic designs which combine gloss and texture defines the range.

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imber and panel product distributor James Latham is now offering a new range of surface colours to complement the existing 98-strong HI-MACS® colour palette. The Sparkle Collection, which is available exclusively in the UK and Ireland through James Latham, has been designed by industrial designer and interior architect Karim Rashid. Comprising of five vibrant shades, each design offers a subtle glittery effect that offers designers new dimensions with which to work.

Whilst boasting the strength of a regular solid surface, HI-MACS® also offers flexibility.

Easily machined and thermoformed to almost any 3D shape, the 12mm-thick surface can offer almost limitless design possibilities. Thanks to its uniformed thickness, it also allows for perfectly imperceptible joints, so even large-area installations have the appearance of one seamless application.

Ideal for kitchens, it is also easy to maintain as well as sanitary, adapting to the most demanding needs in either a commercial or domestic environment. The non-porous, completely smooth and seamless surface makes it the best possible base for germ-free areas and it holds a specialist hygiene certificate which means it is particularly suited to the kitchen.

Supplied in thicknesses of 6, 9 and 12mm, the HI-MACS® portfolio also includes 22 designs of sinks and 13 vanity basins available in over 60 colours. The full colour palette is available for download in CAD software-compatible format from www.himacsuk.co.uk. Alternatively for more information on HI-MACS® visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk or call 0116 257 3415.

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SYNERGII The Synergii range, which includes 24 décors, is available in 28 and 38mm thickness. A 4.1m option is also offered.

TEXWOOD Texwood surface panels, which are distributed throughout the UK by James Latham, are available in a range of species and are offered in 26 and 42mm thicknesses with panel sizes from 3050 x 600mm up to 4000 x 1220mm.

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MARKET INSIGHT What’s the latest in funky materials and colours for the kitchen?

The trend for natural-looking, neutral surfaces has been established for some time, but shows no sign of losing momentum. Those zingy, ‘look-at-me’ surfaces from the early noughties are well and truly old news and from the consumer’s perspective, I think there is a sense of wanting to buy surfaces that can be considered ‘future proof’. As such, subtle palettes of browns, creams and off-whites such as those from Caesarstone’s Supernatural Collection are extremely popular. They complement a wide range of kitchen styles and cabinetry - from contemporary, gloss finishes to traditional, painted furniture - and offer a great deal of longevity.

Do you have a bestseller?

We have a number of bestsellers! From our Classico Collection of surfaces, Shiitake - which is a very delicately mottled, light mushroom colour - is incredibly popular.

It’s a warm colour that complements natural wood and limestone. From our new Supernatural Collection, it would have to be London Grey, which is a classic grey, with an elegance that befits its name!

Are you offering surfaces with practical benefits?

All Caesarstone surfaces are made from 93% natural materials; the quartz is a unique and highly sophisticated composition that is extremely durable and more than capable of standing up to the rigours of daily wear and tear. Unlike natural materials such as wood, marble or granite, quality quartz such as Caesarstone is virtually resistant to scratches and stains. It’s also completely nonporous - so it can be fitted around sinks and wet areas with confidence. Neither does it require any specialist finishing or sealing. Overall, it’s an incredibly versatile surface; very easy to keep clean - and, with a 15-year guarantee from installation - a surface that is intended to last the course.

Textured, high gloss, matt… What’s proving the most popular?

Surfaces such as those from our Supernatural Collection which seek to replicate both the beauty and tactility of marble - have taken the surface sector by storm. People love the neutral colour palette, but they also find the aesthetic of a surface that successfully recreates the timelessness of those classic marble colours very appealing. All the details - right down to delicate veining are there - and the Collection has been a real hit since it was launched last year.

Chris Pepper - Marketing and Business Development Manager, CR Laurence.

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Quick and easy to install, glass-finish Lustrolite panels from Abacus Direct are available in seven colours (pictured above in Carbon) and three sizes. It looks the same as glass but weighs less than a third of a traditional glass sheet and has 20 times the impact strength.

It’s also safe, hygienic and can be cut and drilled on site, saving time for both installer and customer.

0845 850 5040 www.abacusdirect.co.uk

The newly upgraded premium Omega 40mm laminate range from Bushboard offers 51 worktop designs with 39 matching and 14 complementary splashback colours making up a fashion-forward mix of popular stones, trendy woodgrains and practical splashbacks in modish colours and a new linear texture. All Omega worksurfaces and upstands feature Bushboard’s signature Q3 edge profile, delivering greater realism and design flexibility. Omega will also now include the Sanitised® Actifresh anti-bacterial protection as an integral feature on all of its products.

Pictured left: Tobacco Oak worksurface and Blanc Megeve linear splashback.

01933 232 272 www.bushboard.co.uk

decorative SURFACES Embracing nature, Caesarstone has created five new supernatural surface designs. From the rich, dark brown Empeadoro design to the light, silvery tones of London Grey (pictured left) its designs not only reflect the ongoing fascination with nature, it offers practical benefits to the user. Whether it is being used as a worktop wall panel or flooring its non-porous design require minimal maintenance and it claims to be four times as strong as granite.

It can also be installed in thinner forms to save weight, or in larger sections to reduce the amount of joints on a surface.

0800 0421 6144 www.caesarstone.co.uk

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PWS Worksurfaces has achieved the DuPont Corian Quality Network status, having fulfilled Corian’s range of stringent requirements in fabrication and installation. Having been successful on all scores PWS Worksurfaces now offer the 10-year limited installed warranty from DuPont, backed by PWS’ own 10year bespoke worktop guarantee scheme. Coupled with PWS’ reputation as being experienced fabricators and installers this is a great selling point as it offers customers further peace of mind.

Pictured left: Corian glacier white with feature oak inset strip.

01325 505555 www.pwsworksurfaces.co.uk

Axiom by Formica Group has developed True Scale design technology that recreates the beauty and uniqueness of natural stone with no repetition across the full width of the worktop, breakfast bar or splashback. Architects, designers and specifiers can choose from nine Axiom® True Scale décors including Breccia Pacifica (pictured above), Black Storm, Black Sequoia and Slate Sequoia which offer large scale veining and fine detail such as character markings, to provide a stunning feature and a focal point for any kitchen.

0191 259 3000 www.axiomworktops.com

Available from April, Sheridan Worksurface specialists have introduced three new veined colours to its Apollo Slab Tech solid surface range - Marmo Bianco, Marmo Sienna and Marmo Crema. The extended range still offers all the features and benefits of a solid surface worktop but boasts a close likeness to the look of marble.

An unusual but exciting addition to the marketplace.

0845 618 2800 www.sheridan-uk.com

decorative SURFACES Granite Transformations has launched its Porcelain work surface collection. Made from one of the hardest materials on earth, it’s a durable solution for the kitchen and bathroom. Introducing three new work surface colours - Terra Chiara, Terra di Siena and Sierra Nevanda - all offer a slim line profile enabling the material to be fitted directly over existing worktops and tiled surfaces. 3m slab sizes also offer virtually seamless decorate surfaces.

0800 044 5393 www.granitetransformations.co.uk

DuPont™ Corian® has introduced DeepColour™ Technology to create four black tones - Nocturne, Anthracite, Black Quartz (pictured right) and Deep Night Sky. This patent pending invention now enables dark solid surfaces to offer deeper, more intense and durable colours, improved wear performance and easier thermoforming, seaming and finishing. Thanks to the versatility of this technology, it will soon be introduced to other designs in its 80-strong colour range.

0800 962 116 www.dupont.co.uk

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Cosentino showcased its new, ultra-compact surface, Dekton, at kbb 2014. Available from May, the mixture of raw materials used to manufacture glass, porcelain and quartz surfaces means it can be used on a large scale both indoors and outdoors. The initial Dekton range is available in 14 different references grouped into three collection - Solid Collection, Natural Collection and Tech Collection. Easily used for a variety of applications including worktops, floorings and coverings, it is highly resistant to scratches, fire, heat and UV rays and is resistant to ice and thaw, stains, abrasion, impact and compression - making it a flexible surface solution for architects. www.dekton.com

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The Matrix Wash Basin from Pressalit Care features two rounded integrated handrails cast into the shallow, marble bowl which can be used either for support, or when not used in this way, as a towel rail. The basin is designed with raised edges to stop water spilling over the sides. Greater flexibility can be achieved when installed with the Pressalit Care Select Basin Bracket. Providing support without compromising safety, the Basin Bracket allows the basin to be adjusted vertically by a height of 300mm, either by an electronic lever or wired hand control. The height of the washbasin can be adjusted from 660 to 960mm above the floor.

0844 880 6950 www.pressalit.com

Frontline Bathrooms has unveiled three brand new sanitaryware ranges to its own-brand collection, which now boasts 30 suite options from the very contemporary to the classically traditional. Part of the Aquaceramica Italia range, the Garda, Cubix and Emme suites are ergonomically designed - cleverly fusing practicality with aesthetics. The Cubix suite (pictured) comprises a 600mm basin, a pedestal and choice of back-to-wall or wall hung soft close WCs. 0845 470 2427 www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk

Aqata offers a bespoke service across all three of its shower enclosure ranges, allowing customers the freedom to create a tailor-made enclosure. Exclusive Solutions, Minimalist and the frameless Spectra collections can all be manufactured to incorporate bespoke features. Examples include special widths, heights or angles; notched panels to incorporate a built-in seat or vanity area; furniture panels to integrate with fitted bathroom furniture; in-house glass etching, decorative gold finish, and mix and match shower packages. Pictured: Spectra SP470 with extra height and notched panels to accommodate a steam shower.

01455 896500 www.aqata.co.uk

editor’s bathroom choice RAK Ceramics is launching a wood-effect porcelain tile collection, Hemlock.

Replicating a wood finish onto porcelain, it provides an eco-friendly, versatile and highly durable surface in pristine tonal mixes. The collection is available in a variety of formats and shades, and is suitable for wall and floors in domestic and commercial applications. Tiles are available in two formats - 19.5 x 120 cm and 14.5 x 120 cm - and in three ontrend shades: Hemlock Maple, Carbon and Teak.

01730 237850 www.rakceramics.co.uk

Hudson Reed has launched a new range of modular furniture, Horizons. Available in two contemporary finishes - white sawn oak for a clean minimalist look and mid sawn oak for those who prefer a warmer tone - its modular units can be used to create 8 different combinations to suit your needs. There’s a choice of basin units with ceramic basins that can be inset for a neat finish or freestanding for contemporary chic.

Matching bath panels are also available.

01282 436934 www.hudsonreed.co.uk

Roper Rhodes and Laura Ashley have combined forces to create the Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection.

Exclusive to Roper Rhodes, the collection features three bathroom furniture ranges in solid oak or hand painted in muted tones of soft grey and off white, complemented by three sanitaryware designs and co-ordinating tap options. Initially the range will be available nationwide from January through around 50 carefully selected independent retailers, with the plan being to target a further 200-250 in phase two during summer 2014. www.lauraashleybathroomcollection.com www.roperrhodes.co.uk

Couture Design has been brought to the Bathroom with the Décor Collection from Designer Bathroom Concepts. With a staggering 29 available finishes, the range boasts customisable basins, baths, toilets, bidets, flush plates and much more. Essentially, the entire bathroom, accessories and all, can be designed with anything from elegant floral finishes to vivacious multicoloured lines. www.designerbathroomconcepts.com

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Matki has introduced its new wetroom panel with hinge panel to its popular EauZone Plus Collection. The wetroom panel includes a clever hinged panel that can be rotated 180º to help prevent water escaping the showering area. Two unique patented non-slip hinges hold the reassuringly solid 10mm safety glass panels in place. They are then innovatively recessed into the tray with a watertight seal, eliminating the need for silicone sealant. The panel also comes with optional low level tray which can be sunk into the floor to achieve a flawless finish.

01454 322888 www.matki.co.uk

Incorporating the very latest innovations for floor-level showers and wetrooms, Schlüter-Systems provides a fully integrated product suite, including waterproofing sets, drainage systems, and uncoupling and waterproofing membranes for tiling the walls and floors. From its Schlüter®-KERDI-LINE linear drain channel systems, which are perfect for the construction of floor level showers and offer a particularly low assembly height, to its Schlüter®-KERDI-SHOWER pre-sloped shower bases, Schlüter has all design areas covered. The Schlüter®WETROOM range also boast all-in-one wet room kits, including all the necessary components to provide guaranteed waterproofing solution for walls and floors.

01530 813396 www.schluter.co.uk

worry-free wet The latest wetrooms on the market designed to fit any bathroom’s shape or size.

The Urban Walk-in shower enclosure from HSK offers all the benefits of a 1200 enclosure with the added benefit of the 1200 x 2000mm door sliding behind the fixed panel when not in use, creating valuable space in the bathroom. Boasting 6mm toughened safety glass and lowprofile access; this made to measure enclosure can fit on a tray or wetroom floor and is offered with a five-year guarantee.

01889 565877 www.hskuk.co.uk

Impey’s EasyFit has been designed as a simple to use, reliable wetroom solution with a built-in 15mm gradient. Rather than manually forming a wetroom floor, EasyFit has a precise edge thickness of 22mm to slot alongside existing floorboards. Fitted with a patent protected drainage feature, it has a 360º rotating centre section, allowing joists and pipes to be easily avoided, saving on installation time and making the process far simpler to undertake.

Manufactured using high glass content SMC, it is incredibly strong and is able to withstand over 300kg (47-stone) without the need for under boarding.

0870 9090 770 www.easyfitwetrooms.com

The new Sanifloor from Saniflo is a shower waste with a suction pump and sensor that enables the installation of level access showers and wetrooms in situations where gravity drainage is not an option. In today’s modern bathroom of high output rainfall and power showers, the Sanifloor has been designed to cope with a large deluge of water at any time.

The discharge pipework is 32mm wide and the flow rate of the suction pump of 25ltr/min at 3m is compatible with the latest waterfall and rainshowers. There are 3 models available each with an integrated non-return valve to ensure water never backs up in the pipes, and a sensor, which is activated when water in the waste/gully reaches a certain level.

020 8842 0033 www.saniflo.co.uk

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William Garvey’s Mappercombe Shower Wall is made from teak - ideal for wetroom applications. Waterproof and rot proof, the teak veneer is fused to a plastic backing which means that there is no movement, shrinkage or expansion of the tiles. Interlocking tongue and groove joints mean that the tiles are installed exceptionally quickly and easily, without the need for any unnecessary grouting. This will avoid any ugly discolouration to the wood over time. Standard sizes include: 234 x 234mm, 234 x 117mm and 117 x 117mm. Made to measure available.

01404 841430 www.williamgarvey.co.uk

etrooms

The IONIC collection is a brand of easy-fit shower enclosures specifically designed for plumbers and installers. Created by Merlyn Showering, the Wetroom Panel system is an ingenious compilation of modular based shower walls and panels. The rationale behind the launch is simple; every wetroom space is different and by using an integrated system a plumber or installer can build a wetroom from any combination of the 10 components. There are four main products in the range; showerwall, walk in, walk-in with swivel panel and cube. Despite the simplicity of the range the models are highly specified with polished chrome fittings, Mershield protective coating and 8mm toughened glass.

00353 56 779 1555 • www.ionicshowering.com

An example of a wetroom designed by Abacus Direct.

SHOWERING SOLUTIONS “Wetrooms offer a huge number of advantages for the end user but they are often seen as a difficult option by specifiers, installers and others in the bathroom industry due to a perception that they are difficult to install and are a recipe for leaks and callbacks.

Quite the reverse is true. Wetrooms need not be difficult to install, do not require specialist contractors and can provide a far more satisfactory outcome, both for the installer and the end user, than a shower cubicle.

“As with any other installation, wetrooms require good quality workmanship and appropriate materials but, when installed correctly, a wetroom will be far better sealed than a standard shower cubicle. In design terms, wetrooms make maximum use of space; provide contemporary style; mean there is no predetermined shower or room size; allow a wide variety of wall and floor finishes; and offer the potential of a level access floor which is ideal for the less able.

“When it comes to products, it is worth looking at those that are used in commercial wetrooms: what is suitable for an upmarket gym is very likely to be suitable for Mrs Smith’s bathroom! Among these products are EPS tile backer boards which are highly waterproof as proven by their use in such environments as commercial steam rooms.

“These versatile materials come complete with specialist adhesives and tapes to ensure waterproof joints. They are matched by a range of shower trays with an inbuilt fall that come complete with drain kits designed specifically for wetrooms. Unlike many similar products that have the waterproofing added over the top, these trays have an integrated waterproof coating. They are available in around 100 different styles and provide raised and level access solutions with a wide variety of drain positions as well as bespoke options. It is therefore possible to create a wetroom of any size, even where there are long drainage runs and awkward joist locations.

“These products are easy to cut down on site so installing them into awkward spaces is simple. Unlike conventional trays they offer insulating properties so are warmer to the touch. They are also light in weight, making handling easy for one person and allowing them to be moved into awkward spaces.

“While it is not necessary to be a specialist specifier or contractor or have special skills or tools, it is important to understand the principles behind installation and to follow instructions properly.

Manufacturers of these products provide DVDs and booklets describing the installation procedure along with full technical backup, including calculating all the components required to create your perfect wetroom.”

Ian Pattison Managing Director, Abacus Direct Ltd.

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From the fitted range, these wall-mounted cabinets are in Tobacco Walnut Slab.

Trend Interior’s new range of affordable bathroom furniture proves that you don’t need to spend big to get more.

White Gloss Slab doors fitted bathroom.

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or too long design has been quantified by its price tag. The bigger the budget, the more stylish the bathroom. But Trend Interiors has disregarded this concept by creating a bathroom collection that not only offers a competitive price point for those with a smaller budget but also offers the style and flexibility of a high-end bathroom.

The Trend Bathroom Collection includes a range of modular bathroom designs that create a sense of stylish luxury. Contemporary slab doors and matching cabinet finishes are available in four different colourways - Matt and Gloss White, Lancaster Oak and Tobacco Walnut - whilst a selection of complementing handle options, laminate worktops, lighting, brassware, ceramics and new shower option are also available to create the perfect bathroom simply and effectively. For those with limited floor space, its modular design means that no space is wasted. With units incorporating a range of storage options including open shelves, drawers and super slim units that measure just 150mm wide, even the smallest of bathrooms can still be transformed.

Keen to appeal to retailers too, an easy-touse pricing guide that clearly bundles products together to form popular, suggested cabinet sets is also available. The range also presents modular and fitted arrangements which are supplied rigid and “ready to fit” making them easy to cost, simple to order, and easier for fitters to install.

“True to its name, the Trend Bathroom collection was designed to offer an on-trend look for less,” explains Sales and Marketing Director Tim Wood. “Available from a network of showrooms nationwide, Trend offers the accessibility and price range of a mass retailer with the design expertise and customer service focus of a bathroom specialist. We also offer one of the shortest lead times in the industry at just 5 days or less for most orders and every bathroom comes with a 5-year guarantee.”

For more information on the new collection visit www.trendbathrooms.co.uk or call 0800 028 4466.

Lancaster Oak Slab is shown right with a cabinet basin set and a WC unit with pan.

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Compact: With slim line features, soft-close doors and a sophisticated Gelcast basin, you can achieve the perfect modular feel with the Compact range.

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CF is whetting our appetite for contemporary bathroom designs with its new range of floor standing and wall-hung modular furniture, Greyhouse. The high-design collection, which currently consists of three stylish ranges - Neve, Modello and Compact – is set to expand its range with four fresh designs.

Launching in the UK this summer, Amelie, Zen, The Drop and Izzy, will offer an array of new concepts and configurations to the Greyhouse product portfolio.

“It is impossible to plan your perfect Greyhouse bathroom without utilising our essential and inspiring range of accessories,” explains Miles Davis, Bathroom Product Development Manager.

Desirable brassware and sanitaryware has always had a strong presence in ECF's Greyhouse product portfolio but to offer even more choice, new designer taps, showers, WCs and countertop basins will be included to add that final touch to the new and existing Greyhouse furniture ranges. Miles adds, “With the perfect blend of new finishes, woodgrain textures and uncompromised quality, our innovative product designs will inherit the imagination and stylish genetic feel we currently have flowing through our Greyhouse bathroom product portfolio.”

And if that wasn't enough, the KBB supplier has been busily renovating its brand new showroom and training facility in Rearsby Leicestershire (10 min from M1 j21a). The showroom will be a hive of activity with Greyhouse bathroom furniture ranges on display in contemporary bathroom settings. The showroom will also showcase ECF's Volante sliding door systems and highlight its new made to measure vertical door style. Kitchen and bedroom doors and furniture will also be on display as well as sinks, taps and appliances. Senso lighting and a range of Innostor plus storage solutions will also be shown.

To find out more about the latest goings on at ECF or to download its e-brochure visit www.greyhouse-bathrooms.co.uk or www.ecf.co. For sales enquiries call 01664 424288.

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Modello: With soft-close Intivo glass-sided drawers and handleless wall units, the linear contours and elongated rectangular shapes of the Modello collection creates practical storage with unquestionable style.

With an extended Greyhouse bathroom furniture range launching this summer and a new showroom and training facility set to open later this year, the future is anything but grey for ECF.

Neve: Embrace a clean linear finish with ECF’s Neve modular furniture. This painted and lacquered modern woodgrain furniture is partnered with Chamfered cabinet sides & doors, softclose Intivo glass-sided drawers and designer Gelcast basins.

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Ambiance Bain provides a myriad of clever design ideas for the most demanding bathroom shape. From compact reduced depth units to curved units with matching resin basins, all Ambiance Bain’s modular units benefit from having removable plumbing voids which, whilst making installation simple, also help to hide unsightly plumbing.

With 38 unit colours and 16 resin basin colours to choose from, each design offers modern storage solutions whilst creating the feeling of space. Pictured: Dolce Range.

01925 237740 www.ambiancebain.co.uk The new Dansani Compact offers you a range of washbasins and furniture designed for the smaller bathroom, shower room or ensuite. Available in five variants - high-gloss grey or white, rustic wood in natural oak, warm walnut and deep and classic coffee – each design allows you to select different modular furniture packs that include doors and full-access drawers designed to combine generous storage with great function. Porcelain and marble washbasins and mirrors are also available to add style to any space.

0800 587 1725 • www.dansani.co.uk

With modular furniture sales reportedly making up almost 50% of the bathroom furniture sales in 2013, we show you some of the latest designs on the market.

In the mode with modular Flexibility is at the heart of the Concept range from Ideal Standard and Concept Space furniture takes that idea one step further. Many of the pieces can be combined in any way you choose and have a modular design that allows for mixing pieces from the freestyle and fitted ranges. The basin units offers one sleek drawer front but hidden inside there’s a deep drawer for fresh towels and a second drawer for grooming accessories, offering flexibility and space saving solutions for the smallest of bathrooms.

01482 346461 www.ideal-standard.co.uk

“Over the past 4-5 years there has been an undoubted surge in demand for modular products thanks to increasing demand for more storage space. It also offers a relatively inexpensive and fairly straightforward installation solution.”

Andrew Bentley - National Sales Manager, Ambiance Bain.

Struktura is the latest range of modular furniture from Kohler. With its slim design, vanity tops and base units have been created with integrated handles for a contemporary finish. Available in three colours Gloss White, Dark Oak & Cherry Romana - and with glass door and drawer configurations, Struktura offers design flexibility and choice.

0844 571 0048 • www.kohler.co.uk

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Smiths Briten has unveiled new additions to its Pure Bathroom Collection for 2014. The new Fusion L range is a unique furniture system available in a Gloss White, Walnut or Grey Oak finish. The look is seamless with a stylish lone-piece top with concealed cistern.

There is also excellent storage available in the 1070mm cabinet/vanity unit. The matching mirrored cabinet and optional matching bath panel complete the cohesive look of this space-saving furniture range.

01892 611240 www.purebathroom.co.uk

The updated Happy D.2 bathroom Duravit series by sieger offers both versatility and modern, modular design. The washbasin is available as a furniture washbasin with matching vanity unit or with a metal console, as a surface-mounted washbasin and as a classic washbasin with pedestal or siphon cover. Featuring a curved rear rim, the basins offer sweeping curves and feminine design.

0845 500 7787 www.duravit.co.uk

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“Modular furniture means that you can create a cohesive look with matching pieces throughout, but without the heavy and old fashioned look that a completely-fitted bathroom can create.”

Darren Paxford - National Sales Manager, VitrA.

The System Infinit range from VitrA is characterised by its sleek clean lines and restrained detailing. The two new mineralcast washbasins both have a very distinctive look. The first uses the expanse of the basin and simply dips in the middle to offer a very subtle look. The other basin is much more geometric and features a wedge cut out from the central area of the basin. Both basins come in two sizes; 100 and 120cm, and are available with a vanity unit in either high gloss white or a high gloss grey birch finish with a pull out drawer.

01235 750990 • www.vitra.co.uk

PRODUCT FOCUS: In the bathroom with sieger design As the creator of Duravit series, Happy D, can you explain how the design has continued to stay relevant in the market for over 15 years?

The series drew its inspiration not from any specific predecessor, but rather from individual stylistic elements that have been shaping our vision of sophisticated bathrooms for decades. For example, the opulent dimensions and radii, or the characteristic rim design, are forms familiar to consumers. For Happy D, we took these features and transformed them into a new design with a flat outline, straight lines and symmetrical curves.

During development, we place particular emphasis on the history and personality of a product, its typical character.

Why does it make sense to revise a series rather than to develop something completely new?

Time means change. As designers, we observe society, its changes and its needs perhaps more carefully than any other professional group. We see ourselves as sensors for seismic shifts in attitude, perceiving new tendencies before they have taken

shape. Our impressions and analyses determine the strategy and special lines of a product. And they show that even classics need innovation. Happy D.2 represents the new lightness. We gave the design a facelift whilst retaining its basic traits. Contemporary refinement, in every sense of the word because, thanks to the ornate lines, Happy D.2 appears much lighter and fresher than its 1998 predecessor. It also features some technical innovations. This formed new strengths.

What is the particular attraction for you when designing a bathroom? What do you see as being your tasks?

The bathroom and kitchen are the central rooms in houses and apartments, and all the other rooms are arranged around them. People want to spend longer in the bathroom on an emotional level, to enjoy the comfort and, at the same time, improve their health - either alone or, increasingly, also with their partner or even family. The more stressful our everyday lives, the more urgently we need places to which we can retreat and that promote both health and a higher quality of life. In addition to wellness

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trends, health and wellbeing are the key themes of the next decade, perhaps even of the next generation. Hardly any other room is as central to this as the bathroom as a place for human hygiene.

It continues to develop into a place of retreat, somewhere that the user can concentrate on spiritual wellbeing and relaxation rather than just on fundamental physical needs. Our task is thus to create a comfortable, pleasant environment that also supports individual processes.

Michael Sieger Designer and Managing Director, Sieger Design.

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The Alpes Bathroom Series from DOCA, shown here in a Tabac veneered wood finish, offers sophisticated minimalist design with its handleless design and introduction of wood.

With a distinct Castilian influence, Alpes’ statement modular design and choice of solid wood veneers create a fresh environment with inviting tone and texture. Wall storage units are made up of 9 x 450 x 450mm and its floating side unit is made up of 3 x 900mm.

Also shown is the vanity basin unit which is 600 x 800 x 500mm.

020 3603 8835 www.docauk.com

ode with modular The Ikon Gloss Azure from Ellis Furniture offers a unique statement in the bathroom thanks to its cool gloss azura finish. Perfect for injecting a bit of colour into smaller bathrooms, its reduced depth Ikon units and reduced depth Omega basin are accompanied by 3mm glass effect acrylic doors which are PVC edged. White and chrome bathroom accessories are also available.

01484 514212 www.ellisfurniture.co.uk

“Plumbing issues can easily be overcome and retailers need to be able to suggest simple and effective ways to get round them.

Creating a feature wall for example will completely hide all your pipework and is relatively inexpensive to do.”

Sam Ball - Marketing Manager, Utopia Bathroom Group.

Halo from Utopia is an ultra modern range of modular bathroom furniture featuring the latest colour choices and soft touch drawer mechanisms.

Offering simple clean lines and integrated handles, it includes a concealed soft touch accessories drawer and glazed partitions for the ultimate in accessorisation. With its own unique Mineralcast basin, two modern washbasin options and a choice of seven natural finishes, Halo can create a contemporary bathroom simply and effectively.

01902 406446 www.utopiagroup.com

The Jade range, from Robert Lee, consists of a slim line vanity unit complete with a white basin featuring a click clack waste and a chrome mono mixer tap. Measuring just 450W x 860H x 260mmD, the slim line unit is an ideal spacesaving storage solution. Despite being petite in design, the unit still provides ample room for keeping cleaning products and toiletries out of sight. With three different finishes to choose from - White, Oak or Walnut - the furniture has a contemporary, sleek appearance. A mirror has been designed to match, which is also available in the same finishes.

01992 703227 www.arleyprofessional.co.uk

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Embossing: the next chapter.

The fashion for texture in the form of embossed surfaces has been taken to a new level by Giorgio Levoni. By cleverly combining embossing and digital printing, the company has been able to create a range of patterns in a quite unique way for furniture and kitchen or bathroom flooring. Details: +39 348 5503258 or visit the website at www.prodigidesign.com

review D The Surface Design Show is the place to go for cutting edge ideas. We’ve picked a few of the best to bring inspiration and USPs to your kitchen and bathroom designs.

espite the problems the London underground threatened to create for it, the Surface Design Show provided exhibitors and visitors with a spectacle to rival much bigger events. The Design Centre provides a cosy environment for browsing but the number of stands at this year’s event with genuinely new, interesting and quite different products compelled visitors to take a closer look. And those who did could only have been delighted at some of the gems the exhibition team had uncovered.

The demand for tactile décor foils has led companies like Giorgio Levoni, Xylocleaf and Kronospan Italia to push the boundaries well beyond basic synchronisation of a print with an emboss. There was real depth and realistic feel to Kronospan’s five new Synchropore woodgrain décors, while Levoni and Xylocleaf respectively showed patterns and abstract combinations of natural products.

The way surfaces play with light has become as important as the way they feel.

Translucent solid surfacing materials, glass,

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even translucent stone that can be formed around a curved substrate, were to be found among the stands at the Surface Design Show.

Z-Clad and Decolan both offered thin stone in resin and fibreglass-backed sheets, perfect for imaginative designers. In the glass sector there were even more imaginative ideas to be found. Take a look at the ultra-green, recycled glass panels made by Bottle Alley Glass (fabulous when backlit with Appletec’s Light Sheet) and the stunning glass designs of Daedalian. And if it’s nature you want to bring to a shower screen or a splash back, Objets in Glass showcased some truly stunning ideas.

Not so long ago, kitchen and bathroom tiles used to be 6” square, one colour or dappled if you were lucky. Armatile’s beautiful mosaics and Blueprint’s giant porcelain tiles show just how much technology and fashion have pushed the pace of changed. Surfaces have never been so exciting. And neither has the Surface Design Show!

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on the nose Could scented panels be the next big thing in bathrooms?

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n a stand that bristled with new ideas for manufacturers and designers, SCIN introduced what could be the next big thing in bathrooms: permanently scented materials.

SCIN is the London-based company that’s been set up to provide, among other things, a free material information library to inspire and on show at the Surface Design Show was a small selection of the 3000+ materials SCIN has found.

From cutting edge technology to jawdropping beauty, all you need to do to access the library is register at www.scin.co.uk. Samples and bespoke sourcing will be at your fingertips.

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ake a look at Wafer Slate, the new, thin, real stone cladding material from Z Clad Ltd that actually bends. Wafer Stone uses resin and a fibreglass backing to give it its flexible properties, making it as perfect for curved components as it is for cladding feature walls. There are currently 20 types of stone, including slate, plus half a dozen translucents (like the background picture), all of which can be moulded using hot air. There’s even a sound-proofing, cork-backed version. Details from Z Clad Ltd: call 01608 677940 or visit www.stackedstone.co.uk

stone that bends Available in 20 options, including a translucent onyx, Wafer Slate is real stone that bends, just like a veneer.

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Syncropore is a new décor with realistic texture, available in five options from from Kronospan Italia. In tune with the tactile trend, Nottingham, Beige, White, Frassino Hielo and Frassimo Tobak were shown for the first time in the UK at the Surface Design Show.

0039 0434 844211, www.kronospan-italia.it

Practical, warm and good-looking, Cheville’s parquet will soon be available for bathrooms as well as kitchens.

Above: Cheville Parquet is keen to forge links with retailers that would like to offer clients hand-finished parquet flooring. Cheville offers some 100 finishes, including the rustic example above, and is working on a lacquered finish that is suitable for bathrooms and commercial applications. Practical, warm and goodlooking, Cheville offers CAD design to fit any kitchen or bathroom. For more details call 020 7183 6352 or visit www.cheville.co.uk

Imagine your design embedded using Decolan’s FusionTech in material such as wood, glass, or ceramic?

Above: The Ardosia Slate Company used the Surface Design Show to highlight its magnificent Brazilian sedimentary slate. Perfect for worktops or flooring, it can be supplied polished or smooth, to size, fully drilled, grooved and ready for installation. Call 01271 831039 or visit www.ardosiaslate.co.uk Right: FusionTech from Decolan (left) fuses a colour or an image into aluminium, FRP, glass, ceramic, wood or plastic, embedding the image in the substrate.

Tel +41 7894 3667, www.decolan.ch

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The character of Bottle Alley’s glass comes from crushed and recycled booze bottles.

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dash Worksurfaces, splashbacks, screens, bar tops, decorative light panels - or simply beautiful decorative panels - whichever way you look at the products of Wetherby-based Bottle Alley Glass, they’re stunning! Unique and individual, each panel contains crushed waste glass bottles (the panel shown left was made from recycled gin bottles) which are then fused in energy efficient kilns to produce an eco-friendly solid surface. It takes four days in a kiln to fire each panel. When finished, panels can be fabricated using either traditional or modern stone masonry skills just like granite. Bottle Alley Glass say their products are harder and more stain and scratch resistant than granite and they make great alternatives to solid surfacing materials.

For further details, or to discuss a project, call 01937 849164 or visit www.bottlealleyglass.co.uk

After 28 years in the business, there’s not much Daedalian hasn’t made with glass. “We make the things others don’t know how,” commented Chris Walmsley on the stand. On show were two new products: a fused mix gold and silver glass called Lisle (right) and Mirage, a waterjet-scored toughened glass.

Call 01253 702531 or visit www.daedalian-glass.co.uk

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Organic wet-rooms, nature in the kitchen, texture walls with real depth, cladding Objects in Glass can manufacture them all.

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f it’s possible to encapsulate it, the message from Rhys Wyman on the Surface Design Show stand was Objects in Glass has a way! On show was the company’s new Crinkle (the background picture to this page), a large-scale sheet of laminated glass with a near psychedelic internal structure, glass designs with fabrics, grasses, leaves and many more natural products inside that, in the hands of imaginative retailers, could become shower screens, splashbacks and more. “We’re especially good at cladding for bathrooms, where illusions work very well,” added Rhys. Call 01279 418643 or visit www.objectsinglass.com

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Splashback by Bottle Alley Glass. Back light

by Applelec’s LED Light Sheet.

light fantastic A real star at the Surface Design Show, Applelec’s LED light sheet provides even lighting behind splashbacks, shelves and more.

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ased in Bradford, Applelec used the Surface Design Show to exhibit its fantastic Light Sheet - a flat LED product that will enable you to illuminate shelves, mirrors, splashbacks, translucent stone and more. Guaranteed not to overheat, Light Sheet relies on a grid of machined channels to transport light from LEDs placed around the edge of the panel. Lighting across the grid is absolutely even and by covering the panel with a translucent acrylic, it becomes invisible.

Battery and 12v mains systems are available.

A real star at the Surface Design Show! For details call 01274 774 477 or visit www.ledlightsheet.co.uk

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NEW FACES Peter Spencer has been appointed Electrolux General Manager UK and Ireland, reporting to Chris Braam, SVP Sales and Aftermarket Service, Electrolux Major Appliances Europe. Peter is a highly experienced sales and commercial director with a proven track record of success with global brands. Chris will play a pivotal role in continuing to build on the strong brand portfolio and grow market share in UK and Ireland.

Landau Holdings Ltd has announced that David Hall will join them as General Manager for manufacturing.

He has over 15 years experience of manufacturing, installation and quality control and will be responsible for overseeing the complete process from order to dispatch and will work on developing new systems for Landau's continuing growth.

Lee Hardy is the new UK Business Development Manager for component specialist, Samet.

With over 17 years of experience working for Blum as a UK National Distribution Manager and Sales Advisor, Lee will be responsible for increasing Samet’s sales presence in the UK. Lee adds, “I’ll be working closely with Samet’s distributor, Ney Ltd, and I’m confident that my enthusiasm for the product will easily be passed on to the KBB market too.”

The Marble & Granite Centre Ltd has hired stone sales expert Chris Kelsey to help promote its new full bodied sintered stone product, Lapitec. Kelsey, who was previously running his own project management and installation company, has a wealth of experience in sales and marketing for stone, marble and granite. Chris’s new role incorporates sales and development of Lapitec in the UK.

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Fila has launched a new reward package for new and existing members of its Professional Installers Club. Available to all trade customers throughout the UK and Ireland, the Club helps support businesses and rewards loyalty with a wide package of benefits. New features include a brand new Rewards Catalogue, which includes a selection of ‘fixer-focused’ gifts - from golf balls and tool belts to high valve gadgets. All new members will also receive a complimentary 3M Thinsulate beanie hat when they join online. www.club.filasolutions.com

Ideal Bathrooms has produced a new, updated version of its Big Book of Displays. The 152-page book has over 150 eye-catching ideas for display settings from the top UK brands and makes selection of the best displays for the retailers’ own catchment area a far less complicated process. The perfect inspiration for showroom owners, it could help make the difference in securing sales at a time when competition for every sale is intense. www.idealbathrooms.com

business news RAK Ceramics UK Ltd has teamed up with its long-term CAD design partner, Virtual Worlds, to provide an interactive 3D design resource alongside its new Resort Bathroom Collection. The new software is available free, at virtualworlds.co.uk, and will allow retailers to professionally plan bathroom spaces featuring RAK products from the comprehensive range.

Using the Virtual Worlds software, retailers can design bathrooms on a desktop or laptop, and enhance their sales pitch. Features include drag & drop technology, live 3D walk-thru’s and data output of room design contents.

Grundig has partnered with Nolte to launch its brand new range of built-in appliances to the UK. The consumer electronics manufacturer is owned by Turkish company Arçelik - also the owner of Beko and its 65 years of heritage, coupled with consumer research in the UK has led to the group developing built-in appliances to introduce to the market. The partnership with Nolte was agreed at the back end of 2013, as head of the Grundig brand in the UK Matt Jones explained: “Grundig products complement the high quality and style that Nolte customers expect.

Consequently, Grundig agreed to showcase and launch its new range of built-in appliances alongside Nolte on its stand at the kbb show.”

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Following the completion of its phase two £500,000 investment in 2013, the Corrugated Case Company (CCC) has now unveiled the next round of investment for new equipment. Securing assistance from the ‘Regional Growth Fund’ the company has now placed orders for over £250,000 worth of new machinery. The order includes a MultiNOVA multi-point gluer and a Hi-Cut Autobox boxmaking machine – both from UK manufacturer British Converting Solutions Ltd. In addition to the new equipment, CCC is about to submit formal plans to extend its factory to give additional manufacturing space and storage for finished goods.

business news IDS has recently moved its head office and regional distribution branch to a brand new, purpose built 65,000 sq ft site at the Parkhouse Interchange, Stoke. The larger premises will hold 1700 items of ex-stock delivery, an increase of 30%, with a new inventory controlled system for faster and accurate stock picking. The new branch is also the first of IDS’s twelve regional sites to feature a newly designed showroom concept, prior to its national roll-out and responding to customer feedback, the showroom’s trade counter will now open at 7.30am six days a week.

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