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James Crisp
Design Editor 2012-2015
Supplements Design Editor 2006-2012Additional Design 2001-2012
(Craftsman Publishing Co Ltd)
SICAM- THE REVIEWSICAM- THE REVIEW
&bathroomkitchen
journaldecember 2014
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KITCHEN AND BATHROOM TRENDS 2015
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..doors30• kitchen & bathroom journal april 2015
Bold and fresh, Vivo Grey offers acontemporary look.
Top: Create a timeless finishwith Vivo’s classic Ivory.
Middle: The light, warm greyhue of Vivo Cashmere offersan overall clean, crisp feel.
Bottom: Vivo White in ahigh gloss finish is ideally
placed in both a classic orcontemporary setting.
Vivo Forever
Two years since it was first launched, TKC’s mid-market Vivo door range has
become one of the company’s best-selling collections, due to its resilient design
and competitive price point.
Featuring high-gloss, painted slab doors from Italy, the Vivo range has been designed
to reflect current consumer trends. Available in four hues - Vivo White, Vivo Cashmere and
the newly added Vivo Grey and Vivo Ivory - the range illustrates how the same kitchen can
achieve four very different looks.
“Vivo Grey epitomises modern living,” explains Jitendra Mistry, Design Manager at
TKC. “With its bold lines, it brings a fresh and contemporary look to any home, whilst
the equally stylish Vivo Ivory combines sophistication with a classic colour to achieve a
timeless finish.”
Available in a range of stock and bespoke sizes that can be accentuated by
co-ordinating straight and curved cornices, the inclusion of pan drawers and curved
doors can add a further air of exclusivity, whilst careful attention to painted door edges
ensures a high quality finish.
Jitendra adds, “The mid-market is important to us and the new Vivo additions perfectly
demonstrate how a sleek designer look can be created on even a modest budget.”
Add some spice to your kitchen with TKC’s extended Vivokitchen door range.
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For more information visit www.tkcomponents.co.uk,email [email protected] or call 0161 336 3636.
..bedrooms• kitchen & bathroom journal june 2015
Main. Urban Stone Grey Grey Brown Metallo.
Far Left. Unique Matt Dove Grey.
Middle Left. Ultra UG White.
Left. Ultra UG Light Grey UG Japanese Pear.
As a manufacturer of kitchen and bedroom doors, BA
Components knew it made sense to launch its first sliding
door range, Glidor, to the UK market this year.
“In the last 10 years, the UK home has shrunk by two square
metres and with this comes a growing demand for better storage
solutions,” explains David Caulfield, BA’s Sales and Marketing
Director. David explains, “One in five homes are being modified
to create more space due to over crowding and more
possessions, so with this in mind BA Components want to make
lives a bit easier with Glidor.”
Custom made and manufactured within eight days, the
sliding door range is available in three options - Urban, Ultra
and Unique. Urban, which is an MFC brand that is new to the
door manufacturer, comprises of ten 18mm Egger colours -
including Alabaster, Cashmere, Coco Bolo and White Swiss
Larch - which are available in four different panel combinations.
The Ultra option offers ultra gloss and matt designs finished in
Senoplast Acrylic, PET, PVC and lacquered colours, whilst the
Unique range offers thirty-three Bella 18mm vinyl wrapped
colours and five distinctive door styles, giving you full control of
your design.
“The range is very flexible and can be used in the bedroom,
home office and general living areas,” explains David. “With
over 60 colours to choose from, you really can create your
perfect design with ease. We have a lot of loyal bedroom
dealers and we listen to their opinions. They’ve asked us for a
sliding solution to complete the BA Bedroom offer. The result is
the innovative Glidor. It really does tick all the boxes.”
BA launches its first made to measuresliding door, the Glidor.
bedrooms..kitchen & bathroom journal june 2015
For more information visit www.byba.co.uk/glidoror call 028 8676 4600.
Recent changes in buildingpractices means more scope for
bathroom design and an openingfor back to wall and wall-hung
furniture to shine.
kitchen & bathroom journal february 2015back to wall and wall-hung
MARKET INSIGHTThe market for wall-hung
sanitaryware in the UK is admittedly
not as strong as on the Continent,
but there is no doubt that it is
becoming increasingly popular. The
trend for hotel-inspired bathrooms is
also helping in this regard, as
consumers seek to emulate the
minimal, luxurious finish they’ve
enjoyed while staying in hotels on
their travels.
While the benefits of opting for
wall-hung can’t be denied, there
has long been a reluctance on the
part of many to opt for wall-hung as
they are under the belief that it will
be tricky, and therefore costly, to fit.
The latest framing systems, however,
are changing attitudes to wall-hung,
among installers and retailers as
well as among the general public as
they make installation simple, even
retrospectively.
For the retailer, a successful sale
of wall-hung sanitaryware starts with
a well-planned display of the
products to highlight the look it can
achieve and is further enhanced
with a knowledgeable explanation
of the many benefits that lie
concealed behind the wall. Training
in the latest products and
innovations, its many benefits and
how to install them is therefore
essential, not only for installers but
for the people on the frontline when
it comes to selling them too.
Sara Johnston – Marketing &
Communications Manager, Geberit.
Cosentino is launching two new washbasins,Silence (shown) and Reflection into its Bathroom
Collection. Cosentino washbasins can be wallmounted, placed on top of a vanity unit or
integrated into a vanity unit. Custom made, thewashbasins can measure from 40cm to 60cm
wide and 80cm to 280cm long.
Back to Bathroo
kitchen & bathroom journal february 2015 back to wall and wall-hung..
1. Twyford’s Energy e500 range’s streamlined look isachieved by the concealment of the cistern behind thewall and the floating effect of the wall-hung toilet meansit is not taking up much floor space. The e500 premiumpan back to wall and wall-hung models featureFlushwise® water-saving technology.
2. Roca’s Duplo-N breaks down some of the mostcommon barriers to installing wall-hung WCs, with itssturdy frame fitting neatly and securely into thebathroom wall. Featuring compact dimensions, thecistern integrated into the frame is just 80mm deep,meaning it requires less boxing out and less spacebehind the wall.
3. Geberit Duofix Kappa makes installing wall-hungsanitaryware simple. The frame, which is fully adjustable,sits at a minimum height of 82cm and can be boxed upto the preferred shelf height. The frame’s feet also haveflexibility of up to 200mm to maximise comfort levels.
4. Ideal Bathrooms has extending its Essential Lily rangewith a 45cm single tap hole basin. There is also thechoice of a complementary slim-line full pedestal or awall mounted half pedestal. New options also include a45cm slim-line basin, a single tap hole corner basin andback to wall pan.
5. The GROHE Sensia® shower toilet features atouchscreen remote control and a rotation and pressurefunction. Integrated hygiene functions ensure reliablecleanliness, whilst the integrated odour extraction andfour individually adjustable user profiles ease use.
6. WCs in the new Xeno2 collection from KeramagDesign feature eco-saving Flushwise® technology andthe hygienic Rimfree® design for easy cleaning. Thedesign of the toilet reflects the latest trend for a flat,integrated seat giving streamlined aesthetics.
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Showerlux Glide Twin Door Slider
A growing housing marketis behind strengthening
shower sales.
feature
With a rise in new-build homes, pre-
fitted showers and bathrooms and
increasing demand for en-suites,
showers are increasing in popularity - great
news for showering brand Showerlux.
Focusing on meeting the needs of the
British market, Showerlux’s flexible range of
shower solutions - which are exclusively
distributed through Ideal Bathrooms - are
proving popular with the growing UK housing
market, thanks to its design-conscious and
fitter-friendly options.
Katie Gartland, Brand Manager for
Showerlux at Ideal Bathrooms, explains: “It
would seem that minimalist design is still very
popular, due in part to the average bathroom
shrinking in size. Gone are the days of chunky
frames, thick trays and cumbersome handles.
Instead, consumers are looking for showers that
complement the space available.”
Showerlux’s response to this is its Linea
Touch. It offers thin frames and a lower profile
tray and features contemporary chrome effect
frames and clear 8mm safety glass to create a
fuss-free design that works in any setting.
“To create the illusion of space, bathroom
designers are also favouring frameless panels
and space saving sliding doors,” adds Katie. As
well as offering off-set quadrant units, bi-fold
and pivot doors when space is at a premium,
the single or twin Glide door corner unit - for
use with radius corner trays - maximises space
whilst the user is in the shower.
It features a raw edge glass sealing system,
slim-line aluminium frame and easy glide
suspension system. In addition, all enclosures
offer a lifetime guarantee and feature glass
shield as standard. And for the fitter, Showerlux
also offers a number of ancillary components
to simplify fitting even in the most awkward
situations.
Katie adds, “Over the next few years,
we’re not expecting demand for showers to
slow down. The requirement for en-suites and
well-designed bathrooms will continue to
develop, especially with the rise in water-
saving requirements that a shower can offer.
In addition, customers will also start looking to
personalise these spaces in order to introduce
their own individual preferences to the
bathroom. It’s a great time for the shower
market and we’re excited to be a part of it.”
For more information call 0800 634 2600 or visit www.showerlux.uk.com
Showerlux Linea Round Single
Showerlux Glide Maxi Twin Door
At Home with Showerlux
RAK Ceramics launched two new
bathroom ranges, along with a
complementary tile collection at
this year’s May Design Series.
Inspired by Italian design, the
Harmony collection is joined by the
Origin 62, a cost-effective,
contemporary bathroom range and a
new tile collection, GEMS.
The Harmony range, which was
shown for the first time at the three-day
exhibition, includes three sanitaryware
options, counter top and pedestal basins,
and chrome taps. Matching white
furniture features high gloss painted
drawer fronts, wood finish side panels,
push/release drawers and ambient
lighting. Origin 62 includes three basins
and a matching close-coupled WC,
which share a compact, contemporary
design and offer good value for a
design-led product.
The sleek GEMS tile collection, which
complements the new bathroom ranges,
includes four porcelain colour options -
ivory, lemon, light grey and dark grey -
in a polished finish. Tiles are available in
three formats - 29.8 x 59.8cm, 59.8 x
59.8cm and 79.5 x 79.5cm - and are
suitable for wall and floor installation.
Other surfaces on show included RAK’s
large-format metallic porcelain -
Platinum Black - and its best-selling
wood effect tile, Hemlock.
RAK UK’s Managing Director, Rob
Jull, adds, “The product ranges
demonstrate RAK’s commitment to
offering a comprehensive, quality-
focused portfolio to suit all sector
requirements - from interior designer, to
bathroom retailer.”
For more information call 01730 237850, contact [email protected] or visit www.rakceramics.co.uk
kitchen & bathroom journal june 2015 • 27product page..
The Harmony Range.
Origin 62 basin.Origin 62 basin andclose-coupled WC.
Harmony’s high glossfinish with wood side panels. Harmony basin.
After returning from its largest and most successful retailer trip to Kitchen Mile
in Germany, German kitchen manufacturer Schüller has filled a gap in the
market with the launch of a comprehensive Country style kitchen collection
for 2015. Retailers can now experience sought-after German manufacturing quality
and design combined with country style kitchen character, perfect for the more
traditional UK consumer.
There are six new ranges in the Country collection - Canto, Domus, Riva, Casa,
Finca and Garda - plus further colours and finishes in the Bari collection. These sit
alongside the current classic styles of Breda and Cambia. Demonstrating Schüller’s
trend-setting nature, the extensive additions present a country house look in a new,
modern and relaxed living style.
Accessories such as grooved support panels, plate racks, pull-out pan storage
beneath hob units and open shelf units, enable kitchen designers to create a typical
country kitchen or a contemporary environment with a homely feel.
Wayne Dance, Managing Director of InHouse, adds, “What is
fantastic is that Schüller hasn’t just introduced one country range. It’s
a full collection that will satisfy every consumer from the most
aspirational through to those on a tight budget. The choice is
enormous from the full range of Schüller colours, to refined country
tones in natural hues. The details are what make the difference here.
That’s why Schüller has called it More Country.”
For more information contact InHouse Inspired Room Design on
01661 842304, [email protected], www.inhouseuk.net
or www.inhousecaribbean.com
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Domus is available in 6 natural hues - White, Magnolia, Sand Grey (pictured right),Agate Grey, Blue Grey, Sage Green - in a silk gloss lacquered front. The wide grooves
on the plain fronts give a laid back and relaxed traditional feel without being obtrusive.
schüller’scountry
German kitchen manufacturerSchüller launches its 2015country style kitchen collection.
Riva has the look of a painted kitchen with thebenefit of robustness. The slightly texturedlacquer surface is easy to clean. Shown inWhite satin lacquer, Riva is available in the full28-colour spectrum, including a host ofneutral colours and warm tones.
Canto, meaning song, is based on a Shakerstyle with grooved panelled fronts. The legsand shaped plinths give the impression offreestanding units with the benefits of a fullyfitted design. Canto is available in 28 satinlacquer colours for fronts, open shelf units,support panels and plinths. Pictured in Sandgrey satin lacquer.
Main pic: Panelled doors give a shape to thekitchen without dominating the design,gentle curves on the rounded corner unitsand traditional accessories can make themost of a small space or furnish a largecountry kitchen. Casa is available in six glosslacquer colours.
CANTO
CASA
DOMUS
RIVA
The new FrescoCashmere fittedfurniture range,
above, features anintegrated handleand has an earthy
grey high glossfinish. Also available
in the darker greygloss ‘Lava’ style.
The new Bello Lava modular furniture rangeboasts a sophisticated grey gloss finish with
seamless integrated handle. Also available ina lighter grey gloss finish (Bello Cashmere).
The Picasso Painted free-standing furniture range,shown here in the ‘Pistachio’ satin finish adds realcharacter and warmth to a bathroom. Pictured isthe 700mm 2-door vanity unit with integratedcast marble basin.
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With over 40 years of experience in the industry,PJH knows a thing or two about trends. RobHiggins, Head of Trading (Bathrooms) at PJHGroup talks K&BJ though some key additions toits 2014/15 Bathrooms To Love Collection.
Bathroom furniture has become a key
ingredient in all bathrooms, en-suites
and cloakrooms, and is now an
essential element of the bathroom suite,”
begins Rob Higgins, Head of Trading
(Bathrooms) at PJH Group. “As well as
providing storage space to help streamline
bathroom spaces, a co-ordinated choice of
bathroom furniture pieces unites all parts of
the bathroom stylishly and functionally.”
This growing trend is behind PJH’s
decision to extend the Moods furniture
range within its Bathrooms To Love
Collection, which now includes new
additions to its modular storage range
Bello, fitted furniture range Fresco and
free-standing range Picasso.
New door options for the Bello and
Fresco ranges include two new earthy
shades - Lava and Cashmere - in a premium
high gloss lacquered finish with integrated
J-handles. “It’s the ultimate look for a sleek
bathroom space,” says Rob. “Grey tones
will continue to be big news in 2015. Whilst
our Lava fascia boasts luxurious dark grey
undertones, our Cashmere option offers a
softer and more muted shade of grey,
offering choice and design versatility,”
explains Rob.
Freestanding bathroom cabinets will
also remain a popular seller as we head into
next year. PJH’s Picasso painted collection
offers a modern take on a classic with its
traditional in-frame design and tongue and
groove sides. Introducing a new satin grey
painted shade to the range, Mist is a subtle
grey hue joining the existing Ivory and
Pistachio colourways.
Quality remains at the heart of all the
bathroom furniture solutions from Moods
by PJH, with all ranges boasting durable
18mm cabinets, soft-close doors and
drawers and a 5-year guarantee.
Rob adds, “Today’s bathroom is all
about creating a spa-like bathroom zone
for total calm and relaxation. From the
simplicity of the seamless integrated J-
handle door to versatile grey shades, we
can help you create a bathroom that
exudes style and sophistication.”
For more information or on-line orders,
visit www.pjhgroup.com/online,
www.bathroomstolove.co.uk or call
0800 877 8899.
furniture to lo e...“
Cream and Purple Violet Natures Choicedoors have been used to create a high-end kitchen solution in this modern space.Created by Stevian Kitchens, it features acurved end unit and breakfast bar.
Laura Gompertz Interior Design hasmatched the clean and bright high
gloss alpine White Parapan® withrich tones of Natural Walnut from
the V-Line range of Exotic Veneers.
The Greenwich door from the Brooklands range is painted inPavilion Grey and has been used to create an elegant feelwith a soft finish, which is echoed in the classic marbleworktop and chrome accessories.
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Re-launching its Brooklands and Natures Choice range of curved and painteddoor styles, Landau Holdings Ltd is on-trend and in demand.
With over 35 years experience in the kitchen door industry, Landau Holdings Ltd is
no stranger to keeping abreast of the latest kitchen trends. The family-run
business, which holds the UK distribution rights to Parapan®, has seen a rise in
demand for painted and curved doors. To emulate this trend, it has re-launched its
Brooklands in-frame and Natures Choice lay-on door ranges for 2014.
“Choice is key and bespoke offerings are a must when working with respectable
retailers, designers and architects,” explains Gareth Atkin, Sales and Marketing Director.
Both on-trend door ranges offer 13 different styles that can be sized to order, a
choice of 24 standard colours and a paint to order service that is completed in
Landau’s new, state-of-the-art drying facility. To offer a complete bespoke
solution, custom sizes and 66 standard curves in convex and concave designs
and varied dimensions are also available.
The diversity of Landau’s door ranges are, in part, due to the company’s
strong relationship with Parapan®. The high gloss, solid acrylic, which offers
flexibility and endless design capabilities, has long been associated with
Landau’s sleek, flowing kitchen designs but more recently, it is being specified
for commercial and retail projects thanks to its mirror-like qualities, curve-ability
and UV resistance.
Available in 18mm thickness for doors, drawers and panels and 4mm for
cladding and screens, Parapan® can be cut to bespoke sizes and thermoformed
into curves and fitted with a choice of edge treatments and finger pulls, or any
style of handle for doors and drawers. Confident in its abilities, Landau is even
offering RIBA CPD seminars to prove how successful the product is at creating
show-stopping doors and interior designs.
Gareth adds, “The business is constantly evolving and we’re investing in the future. This,
combined with our strong marketing and social media activities, has future proofed our
products and, thanks to strong relationships with our customers, we’ll continue to stay up to
date with the latest design trends and manufacturing demands.”
For more information call 01482 440680 or visit www.landauparapan.co.uk
tailor-made design
Design and controlyour lighting fromthe SycamoreiPhone, iPad andAndroid apps.
34 • KITCHEN AND BATHROOM JOURNAL JUNE 2014
Mood lighting offers the user theability to recall a scene or mood at
the touch of a button.
Making smart homes a reality,Sycamore’s wireless lighting systemgives you control at your fingertips.
We are currently seeing a shift towards open-plan living.
The kitchen, dining room and living room are seamlessly
merging into one and with this trend showing no sign of
slowing down, the need for intelligent light systems that can not
only offer adequate lighting as a whole, but that can adapt quickly
and easily when walking between room zones, is becoming a
growing commodity.
Recently investing heavily in its Leeds-based testing laboratory,
Sycamore’s wireless lighting control system ticks all the boxes. The
flexible design, which has been rigorously tested in its state-of-the-
art facility, provides all the benefits of a sophisticated and complex
system without the need to fully re-wire. This allows it to be used in
new installations as well as being a simple retro-fit system for
existing installations.
Making smart homes a reality, Sycamore’s qualified electronic
experts have designed mood lighting configurations that offer the
user the ability to recall a scene or mood of lighting at the touch of
a button, whilst controlling multiple circuits and lamp types within a
domestic environment.
The actual control of the circuits can be from wall plate switches
that communicate wirelessly with specific receiver modules. There is
even the option to create a bridge unit that can be connected to a
home router. This allows you to control your lighting from the
Sycamore iPhone, iPad and Android apps that have been designed
specifically for this product.
Digital communication means system integration is easily
achievable by linking the lighting to AV, security and home
controllers. Garden lighting can also be integrated into the system
and for the optimum light setting, LED, fluorescent and halogen
lighting can be dimmed using the appropriate wireless module.
A full design service and technical back-up is also on hand for
piece of mind. For more information call 0113 286 6686 or visit
www.sycamorelightingltd.co.uk
As part of Sycamore’stesting facility they have a
strict quality control andage testing area to
continually monitorproducts to ensure the
highest standards are met.
Sycamore has invested heavily in itstesting laboratory, which currentlyincludes new machines that providetechnical data relating to any ofSycamore’s products.
wirelesswonder
10 • KITCHEN AND BATHROOM JOURNAL FEBRUARY 2014
Egger has launched its latestcollection, ST27 - a cost-effective
and highly realistic MFCalternative to painted timber.
“Unlike many furniture trendswhich originate in Germany or Italy,the ST27 collection is primarily aUK-only development. MyEuropean colleagues don’t see theirmarkets adopting what is, after all,a quintessentially English look,” saysEgger’s Nick McClughin.
SHADES OF...Just some of the new décors.
U104 ST27 Alabaster
U100 ST27 Mussel
U717 ST27 Dakar
U961 ST27 Graphite
When you picture a painted kitchen,
what do you see? Not so long ago,
the painted kitchen was seen as a
traditional finish for those opting for a rustic,
country-style kitchen. Quintessentially English, it
scored more highly on its homely appeal than
its design innovation. But today, the painted
kitchen is experiencing something of a
renaissance, with UK consumers looking to
create nostalgia and warmth in their homes.
To work with the rustic sawn look, wood
panel manufacturer Egger has launched a
revolutionary new range of MFC boards that
are virtually indistinguishable from a painted
timber finish. Exclusive to the UK market, the
ST27 range, which is ideal for carcasses, end
panels, plinths and doors, can be used to
replicate the highly-popular painted finish at a
fraction of the price. It also offers a low-
maintenance alternative to timber without the
time-consuming operations that cutting and
working with veneers involves.
The innovative range, which offers an
underlying oak-grain design by using a new
texture plate during manufacture, comprises ten
décors in neutral heritage uni-colours, as well as
a painting-grade option - effectively a primed
board that the customer can paint in any colour
of their choice.
“At the higher end of the market, leading
manufacturers are offering a bespoke approach
to design. With Egger’s ST27 range, you have
the ability to paint according to requirements,
giving those manufacturers with painting
facilities a wide scope to keep stocks low and
produce according to demand,” explains Nick
McClughin, Head of Marketing for Egger UK.
To add to the designs, matching 0.8mm
edging and a 2mm painting-grade option are
available to spray any colour, offering a simple
approach to the creation of a timeless, high-
value look.
“There isn’t really anything like this in the
market at the moment, hence the buzz around
its launch,” explains Nick. “Our customers are
excited about the new range as it provides
them with a product that replicates the look of
painted timber or veneer at a price point that
may allow them to enter a new market
segment, enhance or protect margins, compete
at a higher price point or gain market share.”
For more information, or samples, contact
the Egger ZOOM® hotline on 0845 606 8888
or visit www.egger.co.uk
an alternative topainted timber
With the grain pattern and depth created withST27 Egger believes it offers a great alternativeor accompaniment to timber. Main picture in
U702 ST27 Cashmere.
Ten pre-finished MFC décors represent an easyto use option in a palette of on-trend colours.
Pictured right in U727 ST27 Stone Grey.
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"Combining two colours in any kitchen will immediately allowyour customers to put their own personal stamp on a designand with two-tone finishes continuing to lead the way inkitchen design, there’s been no better time to try it.”Doug Haswell - Furniture Manager, Caple.
Bauformat has unveiled its new Linea Piantra handleless kitchen, thelatest addition to its Burger brand. Styled in natural and cool tones, thecollection combines two subtle tones of aqua ‘Kira drops’ HPL finish forthe island unit and contrasting high gloss white lacquer tall storage and
appliance bank. It features an extra chunky 105mm breakfast bar HPLblock, perfect for designers to add the finishing touches to an ultra-
modern kitchen. The new addition extends its total door fronts to 170. 0845 658 1949 • www.bauformat.de
The Rio Eden and Aston kitchen from Caple offers traditional-style cabinetry with amodern twist. Part of its 60-strong stand, the design features a creative colourcombination with the warmth of the natural wood from the Aston range and thecalming sage green Eden cabinets. Pictured with iron-effect Gothic D handles, additionalfeatures include curved panelled doors, open feature wall units and lattice doors.0117 938 1900www.caple.co.uk
K Kitchens has launched its new linear-look RIO Kitchen. Finished with adistinctive horizontal woodgrain-effect, the slab-style door is available in a
comprehensive choice of unit sizes and features a durable 18mm carcase. Italso boasts precision German-engineered integrated soft-close Hettich hingesand drawer systems as standard. A 10-year Quality Guarantee is also offered.
0800 877 8899www.k-kitchens.co.uk
The new Inzo from PWS is a simple slabdesign in a lacquered finish. Choose from asleek gloss or subtle matt finish, or acombination of the two for a contemporarymix of colours and textures. The palette hasbeen matched to up-and-coming Eggerboards to broaden the appeal. New neutralsof stone grey and light olive create thepopular pared-down look or the richaubergine or graphite will make a statement.A range of curved doors and drawer optionsare also available and a paint to order colourservice is also offered.01325 505555www.pws.co.uk
contemporary cabi
Landau’s Stevian Kitchen adds glamourand luxury to penthouse living. Creamand purple violet have been used tocreate a high-end kitchen solution thatcreates a sense of space. Featuringcurved end units and a practicalbreakfast bar, specialist lighting canalso be added inside the oak unitswhich are made from high gloss StoneGrey Parapan®.01482 440680www.landauparapan.co.uk
Market Insight:More than ever before, tastes in cabinetry have
converged. There is still a wealth of choice, but five-
piece 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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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, freshand 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 696959www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk
Lugano is Schüller’s latestdoor design. Available in 27different colour palettes, theversatile design can rangefrom being a purist designor a family kitchen throughto an atmospheric countryhouse kitchen. Shown herein a white and indigo blueGala door, it is also available in two new colours - sand grey and emeraldgreen - great as an accent colour in a satin lacquer. Sand grey and indigo blueare also available in laminates through to glass finishes.01661 842304www.inhouseuk.net • www.inhousecaribbean.com
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The head of design at Schattdecor,Claudia Küchen, explains that customerscould be overwhelmed by the sheer
number of styles and moods available on themarket. “Customers want their owndistinctive look, and we thus speak of a so-called individual style,” she says. “People arecreating their own personal environment in acollage of styles - anything goes these days.”
So at this year’s SICAM exhibition,Schattdecor presented its 2014/2015 Trendand Decor Guide, designed to help customerswith their choices and provide orientation totheir own styles. A selection of decorsavailable in both foil and melamine film withvarious finishes were present to complementthe three themes concerned.
Pastel tones are presented in a graphic anddefinitely Scandinavian look. Soft-huedfurnishings are ably complemented bymuted grey hues and pale woodgrains suchas beech, pine and elm. Ingenious fabricswith a graphic weave and quality accessorieslike porcelain or side tables in low-key shadesare available for those not yet ready to havewhole furniture items in pastel hues.
A clear black and white look is given a touchof nature and out-of-the-ordinary colouraccentuation. The contrast of black and whitegives a look of distinctive, puristic eleganceand works successfully with the warm coloursof natural oak as well as graphic contours,dark-veined white marble and unusualceramic tiles.
A finely-attuned palette of olive, ochre andthe deep browns of dark woodgrains gives anelegant impression. Unexpected materials likebrass, copper and natural stone can setsurprising accents and all work whencombined with carefully selected surfaces inwire-brushed wood, vintage-look fabrics ordark oak and walnut. The result of the sombrehues and soft glow of metal is a glamorousyet mystic upmarket setting.
The 2014/2015 Trend and Decor Guide,together with more information, is availableat www.schattdecor.com
Also launched at Sicam was the new SmartfoilEVO, a development in Schattdecor’s foilprogramme as an ideal surface solution with aparticularly realistic look and feel. Schattdecorpromises that “not a single tree has to be felledto obtain wood furniture with an authenticwood appearance” with the new all-rounderfoil that has been produced in response tomarket demands. Stay tuned for more!
Launched under the motto of‘Mix and Match’, the 2014/2015 Trendand Decor Guide presents new styles anddistinguishing features to enableconsumers to create their own home.
With a modern take on the beech theme, streaks, subtlecrossfires and other natural details are offered in a lively yetbalanced accomplished décor..
COLUMBIA WALNUT Straightgrain sections and areas of figuring are shown inequal proportions in this narrow-planked furnituredécor. An ideal choice for cabinet bodies and interiorswith the natural effect of fine knotting.
ARABESQUE Both striking and more delicate patterns overlap, merge and
fade into one another in a patchwork look in this moderndécor inspired by china dinnerware.
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STIRLING OAKA rustic look with striking crotchwood areas, small knots andnarrow figuring. The wood structure is characterised by finenegative pores, tiny cracks and straightgrain sections.
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