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to the Designer Collective KBB Birmingham 2022.

It’s such a welcome return for the UK K&B industry’s biggest event, not least because the past two years since the last edition of KBB have been such a challenging time for us all.

Not only does this edition of the Designer Collective help visitors to KBB Birmingham navigate their way around the exhibition halls, but after the event, it will also act as a longerterm guide to some of the key specification partners you should be considering for your future projects.

Whether your priority is kitchen furniture, bathroom sanitaryware, surfaces and materials, or a host of other accessories and services, there is plenty here to inspire and inform.

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But what recent times have demonstrated is that the sector is capable of responding and adapting to unimaginably difficult circumstances when the time comes.

Proof of that can be discovered on the following pages where you can find a round-up of some of the best brands in the business, each of which are going big and bold this year with a host of new products and services.

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InSinkErator® has a range of specialist kitchen taps that are designed to eliminate the need for a kettle and are available in an array of designs and on-trend finishes, including the top of the range 4N1 Touch in Brushed Steel and Velvet Black

A must have Eco-appliance for the kitchen In an attempt to boost recycling and protect the environment, the Government has announced separate food waste collections will be introduced for every UK household by 2023. However, having a separate food waste collection does mean smelly food waste accumulates in the kitchen.

When designing your customer’s kitchen, why not specify an InSinkErator® food waste disposer? It allows food waste to be disposed of instantly, eliminating the need to use an unhygienic food waste caddy, especially when home composting is not possible.

Whilst being a genuinely practical, safe and hygienic food waste solution, an InSinkErator® food waste disposer offers a

sustainable way to managing food waste in the home as there is often unavoidable waste from food preparation and leftovers.

As a result, all too often, in a throw-away society, food waste ends up in landfill where it contributes to the release of harmful methane into the environment. Instead of going to landfill, inedible food waste is safely ground into minute sized particles, without the use of blades, thanks to the innovative system of stainless-steel grinding rings.

The food waste is simply rinsed away safely down the drain, through the standard plumbing.

Renowned, multi-award winning, interior designer, Kelly Hoppen CBE has endorsed the entire InSinkErator® portfolio of specialist kitchen taps and food waste disposers

To discuss how an InSinkErator® food waste disposer is the perfect alternative to the food waste caddy, visit our stand at kbb Birmingham, from 6th – 9th March, in Hall 18 at stand J84.

Retailer contact details: InSinkErator® T: 01923 297880 W: insinkerator.co.uk

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The Kelly Hoppen endorsed Evolution 250 food waste disposer is the perfect alternative to the food waste caddy

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Ready to Return The UK K&B’s sector’s biggest exhibition is back this month when KBB Birmingham opens its doors, offering a first chance to get up close to a diverse range of new products that are fresh to the market…

Europe’s largest dedicated kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms exhibition, KBB Birmingham will see over 200 industry exhibitors take to the floor of the NEC from 6-9 March to reveal their latest product innovations.

Boiling water tap manufacturer Quooker will launch its new and improved Quooker CUBE – an accessory that delivers filtered, chilled and sparkling water and reduces the need for single-use plastic bottles by providing carbonated water more responsibly.

Global polymer company, REHAU, will display for the first time its latest RAUVISIO noir monotonic matte surface in a full kitchen display. The range is fully integrated, so it runs seamlessly from kitchen front, to worktop, to edgeband to tambour door.

Kitchen Furniture company, Villeroy & Boch, will have the UK launch of its striking new

Carrè Signature kitchen furniture collection, complete with the distinctive Mettlacher Platte embossed design. The company will also partner with German pioneers of cooking technology Küppersbusch to showcase its new appliance collection.

The CDA Group will be launching its touchfree, gesture-controlled kitchen extraction and a new range of large cavity ovens with additional self-cleaning functionality across the range.

Meanwhile, in the bathroom sector, Roca will be showing its latest bathroom collection, Ona, a high-performance range inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. The new collection will be seen for the first time in the UK. In keeping with the theme of nature, Ca’ Pietra will be revealing a beautiful new addition to its National Trust Tile Collection, with the designs paying homage to the

BA will display a series of kitchen and bedroom schemes at the show in what will be its 12th year exhibiting at KBB. It will showcase its new InRail handleless kitchen range as well as 72 new handles from Formed’s Momo handle range. Pictured is the Jayline door show in supermatt indigo blue.

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natural beauty of British streams, marshes and wetlands.

Acquabella will showcase its new Tempo Arabba made-to-measure shower trays. The new high-definition, textile-finish product simulates natural hand-woven fibres, blending with the stone finish, for a beautiful minimalist appearance.

Swiss bathroom manufacturer, Laufen will be launching for the first time in the UK its new Lua collection. A range of stunning bathroom sanitaryware and furniture, with sculpted oval shapes by designer Toan Nguyen.

In partnership with Cosentino, Dansani will be launching a range of Silestone basins, available in six finishes to complement its Calidris range of bathroom furniture.

There are plenty of material options on show too. UK tiles, mosaics, outdoor porcelain and flooring distributor Verona will

Kitchen manufacturer Rotpunkt will be presenting its latest collections of contemporary furniture for the kitchen living space with an emphasis on the latest wood effects and ergonomic solutions. New innovations will be shown across four kitchen and two utility room displays and include a range of Memory RI doors, new Fenix colours, laminate furniture solutions, a series of new finishes along with new concepts such as its laundry/utility room units, hidden door mechanisms, integrated dishwasher drawer, and new wall-panel system accessories.

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Visitors to KBB will have the opportunity to see the UK launch of the new Carrè Signature kitchen furniture collection from Villeroy & Boch Kitchens. The brand will also partner with German cooking technology manufacturer Küppersbusch which will be showcasing its new appliance collection.

meet with global brands such as Samsung Electronics UK, BORA and Rotpunkt Kuche and experience what the industry has to offer face-to-face.”

KBB Birmingham will feature over 200 exhibitors across 26 different product categories. The event expects an audience of over 12,000 visitors over the four days, attracting senior decision makers from the retail and contract sector.

Kaelo will be exhibiting at KBB Birmingham 2022, presenting its products on the brand’s largest stand space to date. An open bottle host, Kaelo keeps drinks chilled using patented dry-cold technology.

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Award-winning interior designer and InSinkErator brand ambassador Kelly Hoppen will be joining the InSinkErator team at its stand on Monday 7 March, where the manufacturer will also be presenting its range of food waste disposers and specialist kitchen taps.

Worktop brand Königstone will be showing the latest addition to its portfolio – KönigOutdoor, a durable, modular kitchen range for outdoor use. The weatherproof structure features all of the functions of a regular working kitchen and is available in eight sintered stone finishes from classic marble to contemporary concrete.

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be launching its range of porcelain patterned tiles, designed in house and are exclusive the brand.

Quartz surface manufacturer Quartzforms will be presenting Forest, a creative range of delicately textured luminous slabs in new colours inspired by nature. Wood-based panelling experts Finsa will present its new collection – 12Twenty Specialist Surfaces – a selection of decors and finishes chosen to enhance the value of melamine as a decorative material. The specials include high gloss, coloured core and ultramatt options to add depth and texture to furniture projects.

Andy Bishop, Creative Director at KBB Birmingham, said: “Brands from across the industry come together for our biennial event, to proudly demonstrate their latest products, some of which are launched exclusively at KBB. Visitors will be able to

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BACK ON TRACK The run-up to this edition of KBB Birmingham has been an unpredictable time, with a surge in Covid numbers in the New Year causing concerns about whether the event would be affected. Chris Edwards, Group Director of KBB, said last month: “There are a few companies based in the EU that are only now being affected by the Omicron wave that led to dramatic case rises in the UK through December and early January and are therefore unable to make our 2022 show. We appreciate the difficult circumstances they are facing and look forward to welcoming them back to the event in 2024.

Polymer manufacturer REHAU returns to KBB this year, showcasing its surfaces, edgeband and tambour door collection.

The brand will display its latest RAUVISIO noir monotonic matte surface in a full kitchen display.

“We would also like to extend our gratitude to our exhibitors who are still coming to the show and are reaching out to us to tell us how excited they are to reconnect with friends and customers after so much disruption to our industry over the last two years and feel that buzz that is so unique to in-person events.”

BORA will be showing S Pure, a cooktop with an integrated extractor offering performance and optimum cooktop use while preserving maximum storage space. With a width of 60cm, the compact cooktop features four asymmetrically arranged cooking zones, plus an air inlet nozzle that comes in six different colours.

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Extraction specialist Elica is to use KBB Birmingham to show for the first time in the UK its innovative new Open Suite modular system, combining a range of aspiration, lighting, and shelving units. Designed by Fabrizio Crisà, Director of the Elica Design Centre Director, Open Suite and Open Suite Superior (as the island version is known) come in wall mounted 80cm and 160cm modules.

The aspiration and lighting modules can be configured with a wide selection of shelving, while the height of the island version is adjustable to allow installation in any room, regardless of ceiling height.

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Richard Hibbert, Kbsa Chair, said: “The Kbsa is committed to working with our partners to strengthen training and educational policies in our sector. During the past year we have worked with Kbsa corporate members to provide bursaries

for students on the Foundation Degree at Bucks University.”

association have seen record numbers of new members in 2021.

“As part of our ongoing strategy we intend to reach out to other organizations worldwide, like the NKBA in the United States and the Furniture Trade College in Cologne, Germany – the only industry school of its kind in Europe.”

“Retailers value the business support and added value membership brings.

As independent business they want to be part of a networking community that is committed to working on behalf of the independent sector, protecting their interests and helping them make the most of future opportunities.”

He adds that the Kbsa team will also be on hand at kbb Birmingham to demonstrate the benefits of membership to those wishing to find out more, adding that the

Appliance brand NEFF celebrates its 50th anniversary at KBB with a range of activities at the show. It will show how its appliances can be used effectively within accessible kitchen designs, and will present new collections from the brand. There will also be live cooking demonstrations, and the iconic Slide&Hide oven will also be celebrated as it reaches the important milestone of turning 20 years old.

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For the first time, Der Kreis UK will be partnering with Getley UK, who will be showcasing the Alku kitchen, bedroom and living room furniture ranges.

As part of a range refresh, Showerwall are introducing new designs for our Laminate Collection, which replicate the look and feel of real marble, as well unique printed designs in its Acrylic and Custom Collections that replicate intricate tiles and wallpaper patterns.

Virtual Worlds Pro V8 features real-time rendering, bringing light, shadow, reflection and texture to Virtual Worlds CAD software.

Designs are created in a real-time rendered scene so users can instantly visualise material and light editing effects. Virtual Worlds Pro V8 will be on general release from mid-2022 but new and existing Virtual Worlds users who visit the stand at KBB will receive immediate access to V8 in March.

Armac Martin will be showcasing its latest hardware collection, Digbeth. Presenting industrial design-led style, Digbeth features linear ridged details to the surface to create a distinctive look and feel. The collection consists of both t-bar and pull handles, alongside matching cabinet knobs and appliance pulls.

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The Kbsa will focus on training and education at KBB Birmingham 2022.

Education partners The Kitchen Education Trust (TKET) and FIESTA will be supporting the Kbsa to promote the range of training and education opportunities currently available.

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More than just a tap?

It must be a Quooker.

First invented by Dutch physicist Henri Peteri in 1970, what started as a simple yet totally original idea is now a daily reality for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide.

So what makes a Quooker so revolutionary?

With a Quooker tap you will always have 100°C boiling, hot and cold water on demand. Not only that, by adding our CUBE accessory you can enjoy filtered chilled and sparkling water too!

Save water & energy A UK report published in 2016 by The Daily Mail, confirmed that as a nation, we waste huge amounts of water and energy by overfilling kettles. When you dispense water from your Quooker tap, you only use the exact amount of water you need. Quooker’s patented vacuum tank allows for water to be kept at 110°C under pressure. This technology keeps the water hot without needing to use much energy - much like a flask! The water only boils when it exits the tap - so it is not constantly boiling inside the vessel. Our COMBI reservoir has also been awarded Energy Label A. This reservoir not only supplies boiling water, but also hot water for washing up. With a Quooker CUBE,

you will get filtered chilled and sparkling as well as 100°C boiling, hot and cold water. At last, no more plastic bottles and your chance to help save the planet. Did you know over 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK and it takes 3 litres of water to make just one 1 litre bottle!* A single Quooker UK CO2 cylinder is equivalent to 60 plastic bottles and saves a massive 180 litres in production alone.

With a Quooker you’ll be saving plastic waste, water, energy, and time – all from one tap!

An offer you can’t refuse When you purchase a Quooker CUBE, installation by a Quooker engineer is just £99, (normally £384) plus you will receive 5 CO2 cylinders FREE. The equivalent of 300 litre bottles of sparkling water.

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DCS/01.

Already have a Quooker tap? You can easily add a CUBE. Visit Quooker.co.uk, call 0345 833 3333 or e-mail enquiries@quooker.co.uk for assistance. *Figures sourced from Quooker UK

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Novy will be featuring a sleek linear design with a reference to the latest trend for contemporary industrial architecture on stand J82 at KBB Birmingham. The luxury Belgian brand, which launched in the UK in 2017, has established a strong reputation for manufacturing the highest quality and most powerful cooker hoods and extraction models, many with the lowest sounds levels available in the market today. Novy’s cooker hoods and vented downdraft induction hobs, including the multi-award-winning Novy Panorama, are all independently certified by Quiet Mark.

New on the stand for 2022 will be the Novy Easy PRO, an intuitive 80cm Vented Induction Hob that has recently received a prestigious international PLUS X award and is also a finalist for the 2022 KBB Innovation Awards. The 2021 designer Award-winning Novy Panorama PRO 120, a 120cm Vented Downdraft Induction Hob, with five side-byside XL cooking zones and a one-metre-wide ventilation tower that rises from within the hob’s surface, will be taking centre stage. Executive chef, Dan Britten, will be performing cookery demonstrations using this flexible cooking centre every day of the show, whilst also showcasing its operation via the Novy Connect app. The brand will also be launching the Phantom Frame, a super-quiet 130cm recirculation hood held within an on-trend industrial-style metal framework that features a stunning glass surround and incorporates two separate types of adjustable lighting in the same appliance.

In addition, the stand will also include the Novy Gas PRO collection of frameless gas burners that sit directly within the worktop, together with its range of induction hobs that feature InTouch technology, using radio frequency to communicate with the hood above.

You are invited to join us on our stand to drink a delicious cup of coffee served by Novy’s very own barista, whilst meeting with the Novy team.

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Escape to Acquabella’s beautiful Balinese resort right in the heart of Birmingham’s NEC in Hall 20 at this year’s KBB show.

You are warmly invited to savour the very essence of this innovative Spanish bathroom manufacturer and enjoy a relaxing vibe whilst being Inspired by tropical Indonesian scenes and ambience. Discover Acquabella’s exciting portfolio of awardwinning shower trays, bathtubs and basins including the launch of the stunning new Chrea; all created with the performance characteristics of the unique Akron® and Dolotek®.

Unsurprisingly the beautiful, evocative Opal Quiz Bathtub in its gorgeous different colour ways will rightly be the centre of attention on the exciting stand. The Opal Quiz freestanding bath has been a star since its launch almost a year ago but making its debut exhibition showing in the UK at this year’s KBB.

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As part of their Resort, Acquabella are creating a wonderful Spa for visitors to enjoy all the elements of what this leading European bathroom manufacturer has to offer. Take time out of your busy schedule to relax by the “pool”, enjoy a “massage” or simply immerse yourself in this gorgeous resort.

The design credentials of Acquabella are extremely impressive with designs recognised with the most prestigious design accreditations in Europe including the Red Dot, iF and SBID awards.

Open your mind an let yourself be carried away to other unparalleled worlds. From the heart of the NEC to the heart of relaxation – please take some time out to visit Acquabella’s resort. This amazing wellness retreat will indeed be a space to escape the busy aisles of the NEC…and something to write home about. Wish you were here…..

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Quality and excellence in a much larger stand than previous KBB exhibitions positioned on stand N84 in Hall 18.

On display will be brand-new product launches including two new “universal” range products, new concepts and technology, the award-winning Edge range of hoods, along with high performance hoods from the newly created professional range, as well as the usual unique bespoke examples.

As part of the companies rebrand and to coincide with KBB Birmingham, Westin will also be launching their brand-new expanded website which will include details of all the new products and a brand-new inspirational case studies section that will feature outstanding real kitchens and some very special hoods indeed!

Westin also have big plans for the rest of the year, after opening their first show space, Westin London, within the Wigmore Street home of Halcyon Interiors, there are also plans for a northern showroom at the company’s Yorkshire head office that will feature Westin’s most popular models as well as bespoke concepts. As with Westin London, the show space will host clients and events as well as meetings and designer training sessions.

Along with the new products launching at KBB, Westin also plan to launch several new hoods to add to the collection throughout 2022 along with new technologies and updates to current core products.

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Over the years, Westin cooker hoods has become a name synonymous with quality and excellence within the British kitchen industry. Founded in 1921 and still manufacturing cooker hoods in the same premises in the heart of Yorkshire, a lot of things have changed in 100 years, but Westin have stuck to the core beliefs of using local talent to manufacture beautiful products with pride, along with a personal approach to customer service.

Westin don’t just sell a cooker hood.

Through a consultation process, they select a hood that will work perfectly in harmony with the most important factors, how the customer likes to cook and how they plan to use the kitchen. Westin believe that all home cooking should be without compromise in performance or design, be it with a standard “off the shelf” cooker hood solution, or through the unique bespoke service, they believe that all home cooking should be, in short… limitless.

Westin are pleased to unveil a brand-new look for spring 2022 in the form of a rebrand.

Fresh from the company celebrating their centenary at the end of 2021, this year promises to be a big one for the British brand.

The new company “W” marque will feature on all Westin branded material and hoods from the 1st March to coincide with the KBB Birmingham exhibition where Westin will be featuring more products than ever before

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Pure Air, Pure Performance Innovation On Display Innovation in design, performance and customer service are the key themes on the Elica stand at this year’s KBB Show in Birmingham.

Among other items, it will introduce its new, immersive Virtual Showroom, which reproduces kitchen environments in which users can check out a wide range of hood and extractor hob options from the Elica range to see how they look. The virtual space, which can be visited from a computer, smartphone, or tablet, has an area of approximately 350 m² and is divided into six rooms where the latest top-of-therange Elica models can be viewed. A total of 25 products from the Elica collection are featured, including the award-winning range of NikolaTesla extractor hobs as well as ceiling, suspended and wall-mounted hoods.

Each environment reproduces a contemporary home in detail, enabling visitors to observe Elica hoods and extraction surfaces from different angles.

Furthermore, there are links form each product to other content, including the technical specification and videos with Fabrizio Crisà, Elica’s Design Center Director, explaining the original creative idea behind each product.

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The innovative new OPEN SUITE modular system, combining a range of aspiration, lighting, and shelving units will also be on display.

Open Suite and Open Suite Superior (the island version) come in wall mounted 80cm and 160cm modules which can be customised to create a new “dimension” in kitchen design. The aspiration and lighting modules can be configured with a wide selection of shelving: glass (light or smoke), metal, black wire mesh, walnut and customisable (to match your kitchen finishes). The height of the island version is adjustable to allow installation in any room, regardless of the height of the ceiling.

The LED panel not only provides great light while cooking but can also create the perfect ambient lighting for entertaining family and friends with the Dim Light feature which regulates brightness and the Tune White feature which adjusts the LED colour - from cool white to warm tones.

With its powerful extraction unit and special environmentally friendly long-life filters which are regenerable for up to three years Open Suite ensures maximum odour filtering performance levels and low running costs Also making its debut at KBB is IKONA

MAXXI PURE, a hood and air purifier in a single appliance: the hood removing odours and cooking vapours, while the air purifier removes allergens like dust, pet hair and pollen.

The purifier is equipped with a combo pure filter, a special combination of HEPA and charcoal filters that capture particles up to 1 micron, able to relieve allergic symptoms and possible discomfort caused by indoor pollutants, protecting household spaces, and contributing to improving the overall atmosphere in the home.

Ikona Maxxi Pure is available in black soft touch effect or stainless-steel finishes and offers a range of options: duct out or recycling, wall-mounted or hanging, with or without an extraction chimney, with left or right sided positioning.

In “Super Silent” mode, the noise level is perfect for prolonged background use. For a faster speed, in “Boost” mode, IKONA MAXXI PURE completely regenerates the air in a lived-in space of 30m² in only 20 minutes.

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Last year the House of Rohl name was introduced as a home for these individual and still independent brands. Rohl and the House of Rohl are now owned by Fortune Brands, a US corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The vision remains unchanged, to bring together stories of craft, design and excellence, giving customers products of substance and meaning.

Many designers will be familiar with Perrin & Rowe brassware and sanitaryware, Victoria + Albert baths and Shaws’ fireclay sinks.

Riobel will be new to most, however.

Born in Quebec and inspired by Canada’s most vibrant city, Riobel brassware has a unique architectural style. The sculptural forms deftly conceal the advanced engineering beneath. Established by a plumber, from a family of plumbers, the philosophy has always been to design taps for reliability and easy fitting. Recommended by installers and loved by owners in its native country, Riobel was launched into Europe at

the end of 2021. The bathroom collection includes two showstoppers: the awardwinning Parabola and the elegantly modern Venty. Both demonstrate Riobel’s distinctive design language, yet would fit naturally into a wide range of bathroom styles.

All five of Riobel’s new kitchen taps bring something fresh to the European market.

The Solstice is a sleek and chic kitchen tap that looks dramatically different yet is effortless to use. The Ludik tap fuses linear and circular forms to create a sophisticated profile. Azure, Mythic and Trattoria complete the range, all featuring a discreet pull-down handset with industry-leading Boomerang technology.

Victoria + Albert Edge basin, Riobel Paradox tap

Some 40 years ago, Ken Rohl was touring European trade shows for his American employer. Amazed by the standard of brassware available to the European market, he knew immediately he had a golden opportunity. This was the beginning of a journey that saw Ken travel the world to identify the finest kitchen and bathroom fittings. Then he would drive the length and breadth of the United States to present them to potential customers. ‘I would load up the trunk of my car’, Ken recalls, ‘and tell my wife I’d see her when all of the faucets were gone.’

With his three sons, Ken built a highly successful distribution business. The family established an unrivalled reputation in the industry, based on personal integrity and product quality. Rohl became large enough to own and support the brands it had so much success selling. In 2016 and 2017, Perrin & Rowe, Riobel, Shaws of Darwen and Victoria + Albert were acquired.

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Riobel Venty brassware, Victoria + Albert Barcelona bath

March, adding three stunning new palettes to its unrivalled colour offer.

The Rohl family have spent a lifetime seeking stories of dedication, passion and craft. In the House of Rohl they have brought together diverse brands, exceptional in their category, that complement each other.

KBB 2020 at the NEC is the first time the House of Rohl have presented the brands together at a major European exhibition. For those who miss this, the new House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London offers a dedicated space to see the brands in context.

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2022 is also an exciting year for the House of Rohl’s more established brands. Shaws is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The oldest dedicated manufacturer of fireclay sinks, Shaws still makes each sink, by hand, as it always has. This year it will add Black and Grey colours across its full range. Perrin & Rowe has launched its Langbourn bathroom collection, offering a subtly modern style with hand-crafted quality, and has extended its successful Armstrong kitchen range to include exciting new 3-in-1 instant hot taps. Victoria + Albert will launch its second collaboration with Wallpaper* magazine in

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Victoria + Albert Barcelona basin

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Combining the very best of Swiss precision and quality For more than 125 years, the LAUFEN brand has been using the oldest malleable material known to man to make innovative sanitary products in state-of-the-art plants with legendary Swiss precision. Great design is both timeless and ageless, and no bathroom name embraces this idea more fully than Laufen.

Combining the very best of Swiss precision and quality with the emotion and vitality of outstanding design, Laufen creates collections that not only make a modern visual statement but that also offer bespoke bathroom solutions tailored to your everyday needs. Laufen recognises the increasing importance of design for even the

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most compact living areas. Its collections marry the latest innovations with good looks, ensuring neither design nor function are compromised.

This visionary work with ceramics requires knowledge of substance, an experimental approach and the ability to translate ideas into industrial processes. LAUFEN processes the delicate material with highest attention and passion, paying a little more attention to detail to achieve best Swiss quality.

Development and manufacturing work closely together in a perpetual search for the optimal realisation of design and quality.

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radii and a slimmer appearance.

This interplay of creative design concepts and a precise manufacturing process using state-of-the-art technology facilitates an approach to the bathroom as an environment – an intelligent composition of the sum of its parts.

The result: a highly functional and aesthetic product range. From ceramic sanitary ware, through to faucets, bathroom furniture and mirrors, to shower trays, bathtubs and whirl systems – in all price categories. At the same time, we use our knowledge and experience to achieve a high degree of individuality, in line with the wishes of our customers. As well as additional

colours, surface finishes and motifs, madeto-measure washbasins that can be cut to the required size are also possible.

LAUFEN products are unique, their Swiss design unites two major design trends: emotional design from the south and the northern tradition of design precision and clarity.

For more information and to find your local retailer please visit www.laufen.co.uk

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Although exquisite craftsmanship has always been a trademark of LAUFEN products, a great deal of thought goes into their design too. For several decades now, LAUFEN has experienced successful collaborations with outstanding architects and world-class designers. In the development of new bathroom suite concepts, the expectations of the designer are met by the experience and precision of modellers, product developers and engineers.

The company’s product range is further enhanced by innovative material developments through the production of its Saphirkeramik material that allows smaller

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Roca reveals latest product innovations and new collections at KBB Birmingham Roca will be exhibiting a fantastic range of products at KBB in Suites 32-34, including its brand-new Ona collection which will be on display in the UK for the first time.

Inspired by the Mediterranean Sea, Ona (meaning ‘wave’ in Catalan) stands out for its versatility, wide range and timeless design with soft shapes and geometric lines.

Developed by the Roca Design Centre team in collaboration with the international design studios Noa Design and Benedito Design, the collection is defined by a Mediterraneaninspired design aesthetic.

The Ona collection features some of Roca’s most exciting innovations, such as Fineceramic® and Stonex® materials, Everlux coloured finishes and Supraglaze® ceramic coatings. The complete bathroom collection includes basins and furniture, brassware, baths, accessories, WCs and bidets and is suitable for a full range of bathroom designs.

Ona’s elegant basins are an example of all the possibilities offered by Fineceramic®, the ceramic material that allows for finer and lighter pieces that adapt to any size.

Over countertop basins are available in rectangular and round shapes and can be placed asymmetrically or centred, providing extra shelving space and design freedom.

All the basins are available in white and matt white finishes and the glossy white versions can also have the added option of a Supraglaze® coating. This extra smooth surface, causes microscopic residue to

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slide off, and prevents dirt build-up. Basins can also be paired with the complimentary furniture in 5 stylish colourways including Matt Green and Dark Elm. One of Ona’s most striking elements is a tap with a distinguishing look, conceived by Benedito Design. It represents the perfect balance between design, technology, and sustainability. It stands out for its cylindrical and particularly slim body, available in different heights and spout lengths with a flat minimalistic handle and Cold Start technology, which is specifically designed to avoid the unnecessary use of hot water, helping to save energy.

Ona brassware is available in four finishes: the chrome option with Evershine electrolytic coating, titanium black and rose gold, obtained by the exclusive Everlux PVD finish and the classic matt black.

Visitors to KBB will also be able to see a working demonstration of the groundbreaking In-Wash® In-Tank® smart WC, which combines maximum intimate hygiene and greater freedom of installation. In-Wash® In-Tank® is the only shower toilet on the market that has an integrated cistern therefore offering a streamlined installation and easy maintenance as well as the guarantee of a full hygiene experience.

The suite at KBB will also feature stand out products from Roca such as The Gap, The Gap D-Trit, Domi and Romea furniture collections, as well as the Maui Bath, Cratos shower tray and the Smart Shower.

For more information about Roca visit www.uk.roca.com

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Alanod’s aluminium surfaces range To take furniture and kitchen design to the next level, Alanod, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialised coated metal surfaces, is showcasing a range of coloured aluminium surfaces at kbb Birmingham, 6 – 9th March 2022. These surfaces add to the current product palette which includes mirror and satin finishes in a range of colours suitable for both HPL applications and ACP skins for outdoor use.

Near infinite colour palette These ultra-tough DECO PRIME® materials are in thicknesses from 1.0 mm down to 0.1mm thick and come in a range of surface structures including brushed and mill finish, mirror and satin finish, all available in a range of colours. They can be tailored to suit specific application requirements, with a top lacquered surface in natural or incorporating translucent colour pigments, or even as a

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natural or colour anodised surface. These add character to any space and deliver that all important emotional metallic touch.

A seamless look The surfaces can be used on cabinets, furniture, doors, frames and shelves, or on household appliances and electronic devices. Our range is often available with a pre-treatment on the reverse for HPL applications or for adhesion to a range of other base materials, including ABS, PVC as well as other plastics. Ask us about suitable primers for your application. As the materials are flexible and bendable, they can wrap around edges or bend into hollows, delivering exciting new design opportunities.

Look out for new versions and variations later in the year.

Stuart Tranter, General Manager, Alanod UK, comments: “Our DECO PRIME® coloured aluminium surfaces offer designers the ultimate in metallic surface flexibility.

Also, as a climate-neutral, sustainably run company, these stunning materials come with climate neutral certification too. All our products are 100% recyclable” Samples of DECO PRIME® coloured aluminium surfaces are available on request to Alanod. With over 40 years of experience in the research, design, development and manufacture of specialised metal materials, Alanod offers unrivalled application advice and expertise to designers.

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