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The KBB Review • A New Dimension From Laufen • Neolith Goes Super Size Plus Premium Kitchens, Sinks, Worktops, Doors, Basin Design, Wetrooms, Enclosures, Traditional Bathrooms and much more

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april 2016

April 2016

The KBB Review • A New Dimension From Laufen • Neolith Goes Super Size Plus Premium Kitchens, Sinks, Worktops, Doors, Basin Design, Wetrooms, Enclosures, Traditional Bathrooms and much more

Cover Founded in 1942, VitrA is Turkey’s leading sanitary ware manufacturer produces a full range of bathroom products including over 5 million pieces of sanitary ware, bathroom furniture, bath tubs, brassware and bathroom accessories. Distributed to more than 75 countries over 5 continents. Pictured on front cover: Istanbul Tall unit in Olive Green.

01235 750 990 or • www.vitra.co.uk Follow on Twitter @VitrAUKLtd editor: Catherine Earle Catherine@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk publication manager: Eoin Costen Eoin@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk circulation: Circ@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk Tel: 01502 732515 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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2. Editor’s Kitchen Choice

33. Beyond The Boundary

Top picks from KBB’s kitchen and bathroom exhibitors…

Top international designer Ora-to reinterprets the horizons of the modern kitchen in a bold, new programme for Scavolini called Foodshelf.

9. Bathrooms Essentials

34. Top Notch

4. KBB Review

Essential Bathrooms launches a host of versatile designs to compete against the DIY multiples and the internet.

10. Word on the high street

Building on its brand awareness, Schiller used KBB to turn retailer’s individual voices into a collective shout.

12. 24 Hours With Franke

A closer look at the latest worktop designs.

38. Super Size

TheSize, designer and manufacturer of Sintered Compact Surfaces brand Neolith, has launched a variety of new designs and its thickest format to date.

40. A Wander-Ful Range

Franke launches Frames by Franke, a 24-hour kitchen system that offers a uniform design across sinks, taps, ovens, hobs and hoods.

James Latham is capturing the imagination of designers and architects with its newly extended LUCIA collection and range of top mounted basins.

14. A First For Herbert Direct

42. Editor’s Bathroom Choice

Working closely with Italian manufacturer Sige, Herbert Direct has launched an exclusive new finish to its wirework range at KBB.

16. Tile Style

KBB Birmingham drives sales for British Ceramic Tile.

18. Reflecting Success

New product designed solely for the UK and a strong marketing message attracted independent retailers to Pelipal’s KBB stand.

20. 21st Birthday Celebrations

Marking its 21st birthday at KBB, Showerwall has launched a distinctive new range and an industry first.

22. In Sync With Design

Taking centre stage in the kitchen, modern sinks are taking on a different form.

26. Desirable Décor Modern design with front.

30. Exceptional Design

Products for the high-end kitchen.

WATER THE WAY YOU WANT IT The new range of 4 in 1 mixertaps from Abode

www.pronteau.co.uk

44. Taking Shape

Flowing lines and droplets of colour form today’s bathroom basins.

46. A New Dimension

Laufen pushes the boundaries of modern basin design with its new collections designed exclusively by Konstantic Grcic and Toan Nguyen.

48. Inclusive Bathrooms

A growing market due to the UK demographic, wetrooms and spacious, easy-access enclosures continue to rise in popularity…

52. Period Living

Traditional design that blends seamlessly with the modern home…

55. Business News

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The new Moods range of vinyl flooring from Moduleo offers customers a creative studio to combine ten brand-new flooring formats. Up to 110 unique wood and stone-effect designs can be created using the wide range of tile shapes available including: hexagons, chevrons, triangles and diamonds, as well as traditional squares and rectangles. Suitable for commercial or residential use.

01332 851 500 www.moduleo.co.uk

EDITOR’S KITCHEN Hettich’s new InnoTech Atira drawer system offers various side elements such as railing, TopSide, which goes under the railing, or the full DesignSide. With choices of colour, rear panel width and guides, there is a flexible and simple route to achieving a huge variety of individual solutions. Easy upgrades from railing to TopSide or DesignSide do not affect drilling positions on the front panel, giving complete design freedom.

0161 872 9552 www.hettich.com/uk

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1 1. Lec has launched a full No Frost combi fridge freezer. The TF55185W is a 230litre total capacity freestanding fridge freezer with an A+ energy rating and full No Frost technology, which means the fan distributes cooler air evenly inside the appliance to prevent accumulation of ice or frost on the walls or food. The appliance, which is 55cm wide and 1.8m tall, also features reversible doors and recessed handles.

0344 248 4149 • www.lec.co.uk 2. The new ProClean A+++ dishwasher range from AEG offers AirDry technology, which automatically releases the door lock during the last section of the dish cycle. The door opens 10cm automatically, allowing moisture to leave the dishwasher and natural airflow into the machine, speeding up the drying process. As a result, the new ProClean with AirDry technology dishwasher range is rated an exceptional A+++.

03445 611 611 • www.aeg.co.uk 3. Baumatic has launched a new 60cm A rated large capacity 78 litre multifunction single oven, which is available in Black, Red, Grey and White matt finishes and stainless steel. Featuring separate push rotary controls to select oven function and temperature, with a programmable LED display, it has nine oven functions including fan and fan assisted cooking, together with grilling and defrost options.

01189 311 110 • www.baumatic.co.uk

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REGICOLOR COLOURED STAINLESS STEEL

Sometimes it’s all about being different. And with the new RegiColor collection of coloured stainless steel sinks you can be just that!

Available in five shapes and sizes and in three stock colours – Midnight Sky, Arctic White and Sahara Sand - RegiColor sinks can also be produced in any bespoke colour on request.

T: 01260 280033 E: sales@reginox.co.uk W: www.reginox.co.uk

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SHOW & TELL AT

Top picks from KBB’s kitchen and bathroom exhibitors…

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BB Birmingham 2016 has been deemed the “best show yet” by its organisers and with record visitors numbers and re-bookings, they could well be right.

The four-day event, which attracted over 15,500 visitors, featured over 35% more exhibitors than 2014, all of which demonstrated a high calibre of product ranges, innovative solutions and ideas for the future of the industry. The show’s success has reaffirmed that economic and trading conditions are significantly improving and support was shown by achieving the strongest re-book figures of 65%, for KBB Birmingham 2018.

This year’s KBB not only included key industry names such as BSH, Blum, Ideal Standard, Crosswater, Roper Rhodes and Mereway Kitchens but also international brands Schüller, Bora, Neolith, Bagno Design and Scavolini.

Positive feedback for KBB Birmingham 2016 has been overwhelming with many citing it as having a ‘buzzing’ and ‘buoyant’ atmosphere, whilst Graham Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Trend Interiors deemed KBB Birmingham to be “the glue that binds the industry together.”

Jon Johnston, Sales Director at KBB Birmingham concluded, “This year’s KBB Birmingham has been an outstanding

success for everyone involved and I am hugely proud of the team that helped to deliver our best show yet. KBB 2016 has reaffirmed that manufacturers are producing incredibly forward-facing and innovative solutions for the industry, and people are responding positively to these changes. We are also extremely pleased with our record re-book figures for KBB Birmingham 2018, and the team are now looking ahead to the new Kitchen and Bathroom Design event in London next year – which we hope to be as successful as our Birmingham edition.”

KBB review kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 • 5 1. TKC showcased additions to its Italian-made wirework by Inoxa at KBB. The premium Elite wirework range (pictured) is now available in a contemporary titanium finish. Pictured is the Elite 300mm pull-out larder which come with a unique oval shaped bar and a robust solid basket base.

0161 336 3636 • www.tkcomponents.co.uk

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2. Abode has launched its 4-in-1 kitchen mixer tap, PRONTEAU. Originally shown at KBB as a prototype, it offers the benefits of standard kitchen mixers but with the addition of pH balanced, limescale free filtered cold and 80-98º filtered steaming hot water. The latter being controlled by a hotkey to prevent accidental harm.

Available in five designs, the self-diagnostic PROBOIL3 boiler unit has a 3kW element for fast recovery times to deliver over 50 cups an hour.

01226 283 434 • www.abodedesigns.co.uk 3. 2020 Technologies showcased its latest version of 2020 Fusion at KBB which features 360° Panorama, allowing the user to create and share 3D views. The new vision also has access to the 2020 Cloud that ensures the very latest manufacturers’ catalogues are made instantly available to users of 2020 Fusion. www.2020spaces.com/2020Fusion360 4. Reginox has launched Niagara, an innovative sink designed to help reduce water consumption.

Manufactured from 0.9mm stainless steel, Niagara offers two different levels within a single sink - a lower level for washing small items without excessive use of water and a higher level for larger items. The multipurpose design can be inset or under-mounted and is suitable for installation into a 600mm base unit.

01260 280 033 • www.reginox.co.uk

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5. The new Sensio wireless charging pad is fitted into the work surface for a discreet, flush fit charging solution. Any Qi enabled mobile device can be charged by placing the device on top of the wireless charger unit. If the mobile device doesn’t have a built-in Qi an additional interface is required so Sensio has also introduced a Qi receiver phone case for iPhone 5, 6 and 6+ models.

08450 340 780 • www.sensio.co.uk 6. True Scale Lightning Marble laminate from Bushboard is one of the nine designs available in a dedicated island unit size of 3000 x 1205mm.The design is part of the 52-strong offer on Bushboard’s Prima laminate worksurface range.

01933 232 242 • www.bushboard.co.uk

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KBB review 6 • kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 1. New for 2016, BA Components has showcased new finishes to its existing door ranges. For the best in European design, the extended Zurfiz range includes nine new finishes that include clean lines and simply symmetry. Pictured: Ultramatt Cashmere, Ultramatt White and Gladstone Tobacco Oak. 028 8676 4600 • www.byba.co.uk

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2. Trade Mouldings Distribution used KBB to officially launch a new range of Super Matt paint effect foils.

Available in White, Cashmere, Dove Grey Fjord and Mussel, the new Boston design is available from stock.

The new Aura design is available in the White and Dove Grey (pictured). All colours are available to order in special sizes and other designs including Gemini Handle less, Oxford raised panel and Avondale T&G doors.

01706 753 600 • www.trademouldings.com 3. Caple’s new WF1600 wine cabinet comes with an innovative app. From the chance to check the production and purchasing dates and wine brands you’ve already stored in your appliance, to wine barcode scanning and the option to monitor and adjust the temperature and humidity of your cabinet, the new app is a wine-lovers dream. The app also enables you to set the mood in your kitchen with the opportunity to alter the brightness of the internal, UV/heat free white LED lighting.

0117 938 1900 • www.caple.co.uk

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4. The AEG ProCombi Plus Smart oven features an integrated camera that provides users with all the technology to create flavoursome dishes. The new steam oven features a CookView camera that provides a live feed direct from your oven to your mobile device. The AEG app will also contain a social feed section that will allow you to get food inspirations and share your cooking results. Available Summer 2016.

03445 613 613 • www.aeg.co.uk

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KBB review kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 • 7 5. Vauth Sagel’s Öko Liner range is a complete waste bin system for door front fixing cabinets. Available in five cabinet widths - 400, 450, 500, 550 and 600 mm – and two installation heights of 370 and 470mm, it offer an integral self-closing and softclosing mechanism and 3D front adjustment. The tool-free design offers 20 to 60 litre capacities.

0800 171 2909 • www.hafele.co.uk

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6. Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection’s has launched a new range of bathroom furniture, Monograph.

Basin units come in two on-trend - Light Clay and Gloss White - and can be wall mounted or freestanding. Available in two sizes of 600mm (pictured) and 800mm, units have a mitred frame which houses two soft close drawers with integrated chrome handles. Useful internal drawer dividers, which come with a matching lid, help to organise smaller bathroom products.

01225 303 929 • www.lauraashleybathroomcollection.com 7. Elica has launched STREAM, hoods and induction hobs that are capable of interacting intelligently and wirelessly with each other. Fitted with innovative wireless technology, the hob transmits real time information about the way it is being used to continuously measure the quantity of vapour, air quality and heat. Even after the hob is turned off the hood continues to monitor the quality of the air inside the kitchen and automatically turns itself off when extraction is no longer needed.

01252 351 111 • www.elica.com 8. Carron Phoenix has launched three new taps, including the Elena to increase the company’s mid-to-value sector of the market. The single-lever operation, slim profile and square base design combines perfectly with its swan-neck to offer a tap to suit any modern or contemporary sink.

0161 436 6280 • www.carron.com

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“There was a real buzz about KBB this year, which may be down to the industry as a whole becoming more buoyant of late. This is extremely encouraging for the future.”

Laura Davie, Marketing Co-ordinator, Cosentino UK+IE

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“It takes shows like this to remind people that there is innovation across the bathroom industry. People should come to KBB Birmingham because it is the single event in the year where you get to see the UK bathroom industry at its finest.”

Richard Haynes, Head of Marketing, Brand at Ideal Standard International

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1. Combining strong geometric lines with some of the hottest colour trends for the bathroom, Mezzanine by BAGNODESIGN is a new contemporary collection of furniture and sanitaryware. The basin is available in four widths in White, matt White or matt Black. The collection’s handleless furniture is available in Gloss White, Funghi Gloss, Aubergine Satin, Smoke Satin and Oceano Satin.

01924 233 976 • www.sanipexgroup.co.uk 2. The Trend Bathrooms collection now includes new door finishes. Pebble and Pumice join the foil wrapped door offering with a Saponetta edge. Two woodgrains, Truffle Bardolino and Driftwood have an integrated pull handle. Light Grey Gloss is added as a slab door with a pull handle, whilst Gloss White, Light Grey and Anthracite are also pull handle additions. Pictured: Fitted Light Grey Gloss with pull handle featuring the 400mm slimline WC base.

0800 028 4466 • www.trendinteriors.co.uk

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3. Perrin and Rowe has launched Juliet, a never-beforeseen single lever kitchen mixer tap, available with a C or U spout and optional hand rinse. The contemporary brassware design benefits from a single flow spout and single lever handle with chrome finish.

01708 526 361 • www.perrinandrowe.co.uk 4. Bushboard has previewed seven new designs, part of its Nuance laminate bathroom wall panelling range.

On-trend and urban are Concrete Formwood, Salvage Planked Elm, Weathered Beamwood and Natural Grey Stone, while the new luxury classics include Crema Mascarello, Pearl Marble and Marbled Cappuccino.

Many designs feature the renowned True Scale printing technique where there is no pattern repeat in the panel amplifying the aesthetics.

01933 232 242 • www.bushboard.co.uk

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“Thanks to the highly saturated KBB audience at this years show, we could introduce our new range of products to the retail market with ease.”

David Cole, Sales Director, Perrin & Rowe

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Vermont collection

Hampshire collection

BATHROOM ESSENTIALS Essential Bathrooms launches a host of versatile designs to compete against the DIY multiples and the internet.

Ivy suite

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ssential Bathrooms has launched three new bathroom furniture collections and a host of new additions at this year’s KBB exhibition. The three furniture ranges, which have been manufactured using FSC approved materials, have given retailers furniture to meet consumers’ changing design preferences in the bathroom.

Supplied fully assembled, the contemporary Vermont furniture – which is available in light or dark Grey - features smooth, curvaceous styling and rounded edges, adding a touch of luxury to the bathroom.

Nevada is designed for the more cost conscious, entry-level customer, offering versatile style with clean lines, accentuating its chunky shape and distinctive square edges.

Floor and wall-mounted drawer and cupboard units are available in Cashmere, Grey or White in 600m and 800m widths.

Hampshire completes the new furniture line-up. Its classical looks feature delicate door

detailing in Mussel Ash and Stone Grey to co-ordinate with the period styling. Matching bath panels, mirrors, ceramic basins, solid cast iron bar handles, soft close drawers and doors have also been designed to complement each range.

Further additions include the new, midmarket Ivy suite. Featuring soft square shaping to its basins and a back-to-wall WC with slimline cistern, the range includes 50cm, 55cm and 65cm basins with a choice of half or full pedestal, close coupled, back-to-wall and wall hung WCs. Cloakroom, corner and countertop basins complete the range.

New ceramics designed to stay in keeping with the existing Fuchsia and Orchid suites and a selection of new baths, brassware, towel warmers and vessel basins have also been added to the extensive Essentials portfolio, which is exclusively available through Ideal Bathrooms.

For more information please visit www.essentialfromideal.com

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Schüller POS, Marketing and PR

WORD ON THE HIGH STREET Building on its brand awareness, Schüller used KBB to turn retailer’s individual voices into a collective shout.

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e knew that 2016 was going to be the biggest KBB exhibition ever seen and that the Schüller display needed to be as unique as the brand,” begins Wayne Dance, Managing Director of Inhouse. “So we asked the question that every independent retailer must ask on a regular basis: How do we make sure our display stands out amongst the sea of other manufacturers?”

Schüller answered this question with its high street showroom stand design, which had its very own shop front and windows. Inside, the InHouse team were on hand to guide you through the latest innovations and the support available to retailers.

Lead generation: Ask a consumer to name a national kitchen brand and they will flounder. It is this lack of brand awareness that puts the independent retailer at risk of losing

potential business to larger sheds and national stores with bottomless advertising budgets.

“Our vision is to position Schüller as the brand that springs to mind when a consumer first considers a new kitchen and it’s already working,” explains Wayne. “The search term ‘Schüller kitchens’ has increased by 380% in the last 18 months alone and when consumers pick up the phone, we direct them to their nearest independent retailer. We build the Schüller brand so that retailers can sell kitchens that consumers recognise.”

Consumer education: In the independent sector, you have to compete against sheds and self-assembly stores with loud sales messages. As independent Schüller retailers, its easy to forget that consumers might not know the difference between ‘them’ and ‘us’ so its Schüller’s job to educate them.

Wayne explains, “Consumers don’t necessarily know that rigid cabinets are glued and dowelled and individually tested for strength and durability, so we tell them. We let them know that every Schüller kitchen is manufactured to order and this is the only way to avoid the colour mismatch one can expect in

flat-pack kitchens. Consumers probably don’t know that German engineering ensures their kitchen will be looking as good in five years time as it does today. We tell them that too. We know that when we are confident in the level of quality and value that we offer, the customer becomes confident in choosing you.”

Referrals and recommendations: Independent retailers thrive on their personal reputation and it’s critical for sustained growth.

We want your customers to recommend you and there’s no better time to do that than in the honeymoon phase of a new installation.

At this stage they will be keen to show off their new kitchen so Schüller has created everything you need to help your customers host their own ‘Come Dine With Me’ party.

Wayne adds, “It’s a great excuse to celebrate their new kitchen and helps put your business at the front of people’s minds. We have even developed an international collection of recipes for the cookery book shelf so that your details are always close to hand. And with Schüller kitchens discretely branded, you can be sure that your reputation will be secured for many years to come.”

For more information please visit www.inhouseltd.co.uk, email info@inhouseltd.co.uk or call 01661 842 304

Caple appliances combine intuitive technology, functional engineering and contemporary design, making them easy on the eye and easy to use.

Image: Single multifunction oven, C2236

design.living Tel: 0117 938 1900 www.caple.co.uk

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Pictured is a Frames induction hob, angled glass hood, multifunction rotary control oven, sink and tap with accessories.

Pictured is a Frames sink and tap with accessories, induction hob, downdraft hood, multifunction touch control pyrolytic oven, warming drawer and compact combi steam oven.

Pictured is a Frames induction hob, T-Shape island hood and multifunction rotary control oven.

24 HOURS WITH FRANKE Franke launches Frames by Franke, a 24-hour kitchen system that offers a uniform design across sinks, taps, ovens, hobs and hoods.

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ink and tap specialist Franke has launched Frames by Franke at KBB Birmingham. The revolutionary new concept integrates Franke ovens, hoods, hobs, sinks and taps into a 24-hour holistic kitchen system where you can work, cook and live at the same time. It is the first ever product range from Franke developed with absolute design synergy across all the products. The benefits are aesthetically streamlined looks, uniformity of sizes and an ergonomic workflow throughout the kitchen, all adding up to a heightened experience for the homeowner by day or night.

With open plan living culturally embedded in the UK, Frames by Franke, evolves kitchen design through its clever day and night modes that adapt perfectly to the user’s needs and surroundings. By day, products take centre stage offering

maximum performance and function, while at night their streamlined design mean they blend elegantly in to the background. For example, the low-profile uniform design of the hobs and sinks mean they are practical workstations by day and at night they can be transformed into sleek storage or serving areas – perfect for parties and entertaining.

There are 32 products in total with six ovens, hoods, hobs and sinks and eight taps, allowing for a multitude of combinations.

Neil Clark, Managing Director of Franke adds, “KBB was our first UK exhibition with the Make it Wonderful branding and I think we really showed visitors what that means.

We’ve launched a world-first innovation with the Frames by Franke range and in the process, we’ve shown our retail partners what a wonderful brand partner we can be for their business.”

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

Come join the UK’s most successful independent kitchen network Why? Because we have the best value for money, service, range, flexibility, PR and marketing package enabling you to sell more!

“PROBABLY THE BEST KITCHENS IN THE WORLD!” We are looking for Area Managers to join our ever expanding sales network Email: info@inhouseltd.co.uk | Call: 01661 842 304 Website: www.inhouseltd.co.uk | www.inhousecaribbean.com

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The new Elle larder is available in Apollo White and Orion Grey (pictured)

Infinity Plus in Orion Grey is exclusive to Herbert Direct in the UK

A FIRST FOR HERBERT DIRECT Working closely with Italian manufacturer Sige, Herbert Direct has launched an exclusive new finish to its wirework range at KBB.

The Easy Access corner solution is available for door widths of 400, 450, 500 and 600mm

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erbert Direct has exhibited at KBB Birmingham for the first time.

The family-owned components distributor used the exhibition as a platform to launch a new range of Orion Grey wire components to the British market.

With almost 15 years of experience in the fittings industry, the Horsham-based distributor has built its reputation on being able to source high quality, on-trend components for the KBB industry. Working closely with Italian wirework manufacturer Sige, the long-standing distributor has launched Orion Grey frames and mechanisms to its comprehensive wirework range, challenging the industry standard.

John Herbert, Managing Director of Herbert Direct explains, “The old silver grey frames and mechanisms have been the norm in the industry for over 25 years. With our new range, we’re pushing the boundaries of design and the results speak for themselves.”

Herbert Direct now offers a complete, comprehensive range of larders, pull-out

baskets, base mechanisms, waste bins and corner solutions all available in the new contemporary finish.

In addition to this, the new Orion Grey powder-coated flat wire has been used on the Infinity Plus baskets. Designed by Sige to compliment the leading European drawer manufacturers, the design is exclusively available through Herbert Direct and offers a unique and exclusive option in wirework products. The Orion Grey textured solid base also adds a point of difference to the normal solid bases commonly found.

John adds, “KBB has given us an ideal opportunity to introduce our latest products to the KBB market and to showcase our wide range of wirework, bespoke handles and tambours. As the main distributors for Sige in the UK, we work with them to create new products exclusively designed for the UK market. This allows us to offer a unique package of product, service and technical support for this brand that isn’t available from anyone else in the UK.”

For more information please contact 01403 261 082 or visit www.herbertdirect.co.uk

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Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey and Josette

Medal Conker Gloss and Matt

Ted Baker’s signature print splashback, Flight Of The Orient

TILE STYLE KBB Birmingham drives sales for British Ceramic Tile

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he House of British Ceramic Tile enjoyed a successful show at kbb Birmingham 2016, driving sales across its new product collections as well as developing leads with a network of new kitchen and bathroom retailers.

The launch of the new Laura Ashley was a particular hit with the retail audience, tapping into the UK’s affection for British brands. Laura Ashley’s Wicker floor tile proved to be the hero product, which is testament to the rising popularity of floor tiles within the home.

British Ceramic Tile’s new HD Ultra and 3D HD also caused a ripple of excitement amongst the retail audience. A commercially successful range across a range of markets from retailers through to specification channels, the new additions to the HD collection showcased the company’s latest developments in inkjet printing pushing the boundaries of designs with stunning structured tiles and detailed marble-effects.

Jayne Adamson, Marketing Manager at British Ceramic Tile, says: “KBB 2016 has been our most successful to date, with orders exceeding our projections. Feedback to the new launches was positive and very encouraging with retailers listing new lines of floor and wall tiles.

“A key objective for the company was to develop relationships with a wider network of kitchen and bathroom retailers. The show provided us with an ideal platform to do just that, with new customers responding well to our trend-led collections and design ethos. Feedback suggests that kitchen and bathroom retailers are increasingly wanting to become a one stop shop that supplies consumers with everything they need to transform their rooms.”

Also unveiled at KBB Birmingham was the UK’s first National Tile Week, which is being sponsored by British Ceramic Tile, and the company’s new Retailer Club, both of which created a talking point amongst retailers.

For more information please visit www.britishceramictile.com or call 01626 831 391

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Pelipal’s back-to-wall range has been developed to UK specifications with built-in furniture which can be made to measure.

New for 2016 is the addition of a 644mm wide mineral marble washbasin to the Balto collection, with matching mirrors and mirrored cabinets with LED lighting.

The new Krion washbasin, made from natural materials and a small percentage of synthetic resins.

REFLECTING SUCCESS New products designed solely for the UK and a strong marketing message attracted independent retailers to Pelipal’s KBB stand.

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ndependent bathroom retailers that work with Pelipal know the key to success is working with a brand that doesn’t just meet expectations, but exceeds them and this is exactly what Pelipal aims to do. Pelipal’s bathroom furniture collection allows retailers to offer high-end European design and quality with an affordable price tag. As a result, Pelipal has announced rapid and continual growth in the UK. This is just the starting point for the independent UK retailers. It’s not simply holding the top spot that makes the Pelipal

brand so appealing. Despite phenomenal success, Pelipal makes it their job to listen to the UK retailer and understand their specific needs. They go to extra lengths to create the perfect portfolio for local markets. This year sees the Solitaire 6001 range introduced to the Pelipal collection. Designed specifically for the UK market, this new addition follows in the footsteps of the successful back-to-wall system.

Pelipal retailers also benefit from UK based support from the InHouse team, a supplier website to drive sales alongside a completely free, full Sales and Marketing programme that provides invaluable trade and consumer publicity cover and directs enquiries. Options for individually branded marketing support materials are also available. This provides Pelipal retailers with a level of commitment rarely seen with other brands.

When retailers stepped onto the Pelipal stand at this year’s 2016 KBB Show in

Birmingham, they saw a vast selection of innovative, stylish and functional designs.

Beautiful wood finishes, gloss whites and neutral palettes were the back drop for innovations that include the rather clever Music Zone, bringing Bluetooth connectivity to the bathroom. Yet this is a mere snapshot of the staggering array of options available.

A wide selection of furniture styles, sizes and finishes sat alongside a multitude of innovative LED options, washbasins and freestanding furniture which proved popular with visitors.

Wayne Dance, Managing Director of InHouse adds, “With Pelipal, every customer that walks through the showroom door can have a high quality and uniquely designed bathroom at a price point they can afford. This is why we say that Pelipal is probably the best bathroom brand in the world.”

For more information please visit www.inhouseltd.co.uk, email info@inhouseltd.co.uk or call 01661 842 304

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Whispering Grass Metallic from the premium Showerwall infinity range

Urban Concrete is one of seven new décors in Showerwall’s newly updated Design Selection

21ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Marking its 21st birthday at KBB, Showerwall has launched a distinctive new range and an industry first.

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o celebrate its 21st birthday, Showerwall, the waterproof bathroom wallpanelling brand, demonstrated the design strides made with practical surfacing material with the launch of the premium Showerwall Infinity range and seven new designs at KBB. Showerwall’s newly launched Infinity is aimed squarely at high-end retailers and designers looking for something different.

The 14 new designs offer a refreshingly

new departure into bold colours, metallics and graphic prints that provide a trendier, urban look, together with the option of totally bespoke digital print designs. Infinity includes six ‘Whispering Grass’ décors of Bergamot, Metallic Grey, Snow White, Clementine, Black and Teal which have been hand selected and endorsed by the award-winning surfaces designer, Lars Contzen, to reflect the very latest design trends.

Recognising the trend importance of matt textures in the bathroom, Infinity is the first bathroom wallpanelling range to offer a supermatt texture from the highly innovative surface material, Fenix NTM®. The on-trend supermatt surface boasts low light reflectivity, soft touch, anti-fingerprint and antibacterial properties. It’s also available in two

colourways, Rosa Colorado and Grigio Efeso.

Seven new décors have also been previewed for the Design Selection including Urban Concrete, Silver Travertine, Black Glacial, Copper Quartz, Oxidised Copper, Volterra and Silver Bronx, a 3D snakeskin effect attracting the attention of the crowds. A new sealant, Sureseal, that provides a four-point seal system, completes the new additions.

Claire Lambert, Product Director for Showerwall adds, “We feel the market is ready for a fresh injection of ideas that will appeal to a broader demographic of customers from young to old. Between our standard Showerwall range and the bolder Infinity range, we are offering a wealth of choice that can cater for a wide range of tastes and projects.”

For more information please visit www.showerwall.co.uk or call 0845 604 7334

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Featuring advanced 0.2 micron filtration system, excellent energy efficiency and compact under-sink command centre, the new taps will appeal to those who crave style as well as substance.

Find out how you can enjoy the life-changing benefits of a Zip Tap. Call 0845 6 005 005 to arrange your free consultation or visit zipwater.com/uk

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IN SYNC WITH DESIGN Taking centre stage in the kitchen, modern sinks are taking on a different form

The 1810 Company has introduced a range of granite composite sinks to its existing portfolio of stainless steel and ceramic kitchen sinks. The new Purquartz range offers both undermount and inset models in a choice of four best-selling colourways; Champagne, White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black.

Manufactured from 86% granite particles and 14% acrylic, the Purquartz material is non-porous, heat proof and stain, scratch and image resistant.

01978 660 770 www.the1810company.co.uk

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1. GROHE has partnered with Italian sink designer, Foster, to create flat-edge, under-mount and flush-mount sink designs and taps. From the award-winning K7 mixer combined with the New Wave sink with its unique waterfall rim, to the Ambi Cosmopolitan paired with the simple and functional Moon, German Technology and Italian flair combine to deliver striking designs.

0871 200 3414 • www.grohe.com 2. Greenwich is one of two new undermount sink ranges from SCHOCK. Classic in design, it is also available for inset installation and can be flushmounted. Made from CRISTADUR®, it comes in three models: 45cm, 50cm and 60cm cabinets and come fitted with the “perfect drain” kit. www.schock.de 3. Abode has launched the Matrix R50 Maxi, a very large (L800xW510) single, stainless steel reversible undermount sink in Brushed Steel. Perfect for large families with busy kitchens, the sink is one of three new designs available from April 2016.

01226 283 434 • www.abodedesigns.co.uk 4. Rangemaster has launched a new waste disposal adapter for its range of sinks with square wastes. The new offering allows any Rangemaster waste disposal unit to be fitted to the entire range of sinks. The new adapter has a brushed finish to complement all stainless steel models. It is also constructed from three easy to assemble parts, making installation quick and simple.

0115 946 4000 • www.rangemastersinks.co.uk

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kitchen sinks 24 • kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 1. The new Columbia inset sink from Carron Phoenix boasts synthetics technology, resulting in a heat, shock and impact resistant design. It is available in single and 1.5 bowl options which are fully reversible, and both fit a standard 600mm cabinet. Pictured with a new Lanark single-lever tap in Chrome.

0161 436 6280 • www.carron.com

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2. Expanding the best-selling Kubus sink range from its Specialist Collection, Franke has added the new Kubus KBK ceramic undermount model. This offers design scope for consumers who value ceramic as a material and wish to use it in a contemporary design. Single and 1.5 bowl options are available to fit either 500mm or 600mm cabinets.

0161 436 6280 • www.franke.co.uk 3. Reginox’s RegiColor collection offers the perfect blend of colour combined with the slimline profile of stainless steel. Being launched initially in three stock colours – Arctic White, Midnight Sky and Sahara Sand – and in five shapes and sizes, each sink features an angular design softened by gentle curves. All designs can be integrated, semi-integrated or under-mounted and come with a five year guarantee.

01260 280 033 • www.reginox.co.uk

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4. To make the preparation and presentation of steamed food even easier, BLANCO has introduced a Silgranit sink that is designed specifically to accommodate steaming accessories. The BLANCO ZENAR XL 6 S SteamerPlus is available in a host of colours, with models for both conventional installation from above and for flush-mount installation.

01923 635 200 • www.blanco.co.uk

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The Beton range is the latest addition to Deseo’s kitchen door collection. The bold concrete design is available in both slab and chamfer formats with 45 degree mitred edges. A full range of accessories are available including L and U shaped panels, double sided mitred doors and drawer-fronts and panels with rear and face sides in concrete.

01780 753407 • www.deseoliving.com

DESIRABLE DÉCOR Modern design with front…

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1. TKC has added three painted door ranges to its collection, including the Milford Shaker-style door.

Manufactured with a 20mm solid Ash frame and a veneered centre panel, it is available with both external curved and standard doors and offers a range of accessories including pilasters, tongue and groove panels, plate racks, wine racks and square and tangent cornices. It is available from stock in 15 on-trend neutral and earthy hand painted colourways, with bespoke colours also offered through TKC’s hand painted service.

0161 336 3636 • www.tkcomponents.co.uk 2. The Reno kitchen from Masterclass is now available in an open-grained finish, adding texture and detail to a contemporary setting. The finish is available in a choice of four on-trend colours of White, Stone Grey, Nordic Truffle and Black.

01443 449 499• www.masterclasskitchens.co.uk 3. New for 2016, Marpatt has launched the Foundation range, five timber designs in five popular colours, matched to five of the most popular MFC carcass colours. Three of Marpatt’s most popular designs - Mowbray, Monarch and True Oak - have been supplemented with two new door designs - Ashbury 90mm Shaker and Monarch Smooth – which have been engineered with smooth, painted timber. Accessories also available.

0116 274 3943 • www.marpatt.co.uk

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“Soft muted colour palettes such as grey and stone continue to be popular choices for kitchen doors.

There is a noticeable move towards grained finishes which are tactile and therefore add a sense of character to the kitchen. Timber is being increasingly used in the contemporary setting, but is now taking on more of a natural form rather than being combined with a gloss finish.”

Steve Tough, Commercial Sales Director, Masterclass Kitchens

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Warnock Watson, Managing Director, Bellissimo

1. A new colour option, Silver Grey, has been introduced to PWS’ Remo range. Building on the growing consumer demand for a wider palette of grey finishes, Remo is also available ex-stock in gloss finishes of White, Cashmere, Alabaster, Beige and Dove Grey as well as matt White and Elm options. A further 10 colours, in both gloss and matt finishes, are available on a paint-to-order basis.

01325 505 555 • www.pws.co.uk 2. Bellissimo has added three new finishes to its Pisa range to complement the five woodgrains already offered. White, Cashmere and Cream are the new on-trend solid colours for Pisa’s slab door format and boast an innovative new PVC-edged MFC that offers an almost invisible laser edging. Pisa is offered in bespoke sizes and a 300mm x 300mm curved door.

01772 696 959 • www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

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3. Parapan, the high-gloss solid acrylic, is now available in two matt colours, Alpine White 5910 and Black 5299. The solid, 18mm thick acrylic can be cut to bespoke sizes and thermoformed into curves for rounded cupboards, be fitted with any style of handle or with a choice of integrated finger pulls and edge treatments. It is waterproof, non-porous, stain resistant, easy to clean and both UV and colour stable.

01482 440 680 • www.landau.uk.com 4. The new Elba range, part of the 2016 schüller.C collection, introduces industrially influenced design.

Featuring handleless replica concrete fronts, glass electronic roller shutters and TIP-ON technology drawer mechanisms, Elba features new finishes with the appearance of Dark Grey Concrete or Ceramic Terra.

01661 842 304 • www.inhouseltd.co.uk

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We are suppliers to the kitchen trade specialising in kitchen doors and accessories offering a comprehensive product portfolio including a huge range of traditional and contemporary special painted finishes.

Our extensive range of doors and accessories are available painted in any colour wood, matt painted finish and now our any colour ultra high gloss finish.

This level of painting versatility means your client will have an infinite choice of colour in a variety of finishes to choose from when specifying their painted kitchen.

Marpatt painted ranges are finished by us in house with rapid turn around for complete kitchen orders and remedials.

To have a look at what Marpatt can offer call 0116 2743943 or email sales@marpatt.co.uk to receive a copy of the Marpatt product brochure featuring the entire range of products and accessories.

www.marpatt.co.uk

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EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN Products for the high-end kitchen…

Wolf Dual fuel range cookers offer a host of features from 111-133 litre, pyrolitic self-cleaning ovens with delayed timers and 10 cooking modes, plus restaurant quality gas charbroilers and teppanyakis. New features include automatic cooking modes which calculate the type of cooking and cooking time based on your preference.

0845 250 0010 • www.subzero-wolf.co.uk

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1. The Furlonger kitchen from Parlour Farm features pull-out larders, magic corners and Neff appliances installed. Featuring Strong White and Downpipe Grey colouring and pelt interiors, the kitchen design features Silestone Marengo worktops and fake drawers for a linear look.

01285 885336 • www.parlourfarm.com 2. Three-starred Michelin chef Quique Dacosta has debuted a new kitchen jointly designed with luxury porcelain brand, Porcelanosa. Designed to provide a domestic space inspired by the professional chef, the kitchen is composed of a central island with Snow White cabinets and Black drawer pulls. The countertop is made from 72mm thick Krion and the doors and shelves are made from Oak. 01923 815200 • www.porcelanosa.com 3. The Dark Grey Collection from French manufacture, De Dietrich includes the 60-litre DOP1140DG twin Encoder Oven with LED backlit Twin Encoder programmer. It features nine cooking functions, eight pre-programmed dish settings, rotisserie and cleaning pyro-turbo with three cycles. Built-in dimensions: 590mm H x 560mm W x 555mm D. 0844 557 3750 • www.dedietrich.co.uk

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01275 343 000 • www.steel-cucine.com

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“The introduction of atypical materials and finishes has become the latest look in interior fashion, compelling the need for more unexpected, advantageous kitchen design at the high end of the market. As such, two tone kitchens remain a front runner for kitchen designers, creating a real design advantage to them.”

Dieter Berends, Senior Designer, Urban Interior

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Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances are built to last a minimum of 20 years. When you start to calculate the price per year, the higher quality brand appliances are not quite as expensive as they first seem.”

Craig Davies, Managing Director, Sub-Zero “Our most trend conscious customers are looking for a design that is modern and minimalist, but with warmth and individuality. Our designers are achieving this by mixing cabinetry from different premium ranges and making a feature out of textures and finishes.”

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Charlotte Moran, Group Marketing Manager, Siemens

1. Part of SieMatic’s Pure Kitchen Collection, the minimalistic design is finished in Sterling Grey Lacquer and Truffle Pine. Featuring a Caesarstone 2370 worktop, the open-plan concept includes handless units and storage pullouts designed to integrate seamlessly into the living area.

020 7739 4644 • www.urbaninterior.co.uk 2. CEA has launched its Duet tapware collection designed by architect Mario Tessarollo. Evoking a combination of two shapes with a strong geometric identity - circle (pictured) and square - Duet is presented with a twofold finish of polished and brushed steel, which are also combined to further enhance the concept of dualism.

0039 0424 572309 • www.ceadesign.it 3. Flux Swing is the result of a partnership between Scavolini and Giugiaro Design. The design, which merges the living room and kitchen, includes curved and linear units that conceal corner swivel baskets, an integrated built-in hood and shaped breakfast counter and peninsula. www.scavolini.com 4. Thanks to the perfectly coordinated front panels, all appliances in Siemens iQ700 built-in range can be arranged horizontally or vertically for design flexibility and to create a seamless design that complements every kitchen. Pictured: Siemens single iQ700 oven with iQ700 compact appliance and warming drawer.

0844 892 8999 • www.siemens.co.uk

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The filler strip positioned below the base and wall units work as shelves and open compartments

The open compartments, available in different colours, and can be freely combined with T, U and L shaped partition elements

Foodshelf has given rise to a ‘new horizontal linearity’ punctuated by a series of wood-effect shelves cross the length of the kitchen

BEYOND THE BOUNDARY Top international designer Ora-ïto reinterprets the horizons of the modern kitchen in a bold, new programme for Scavolini called Foodshelf.

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hink open spaces. Think clean, contemporary lines. Imagine the openness of space reflected in furniture that makes a feature of open and closed areas. And imagine a seamless style that flows easily, transcending traditional boundaries between cooking and living areas.

That’s the idea behind Scavolini’s bold, new Foodshelf - a highly customisable modular furniture system that draws its inspiration from a redefined relationship between the kitchen and the living room.

Designed by top international designer Ora-ïto, Scavolini’s Foodshelf abandons the typical vertical approach to kitchen design, replacing it with a new horizontal linearity in the form of wood-effect shelves. Even the filler strip beneath base units, like that in wall units, works as a shelf or an open compartment. Low units, more commonly associated with living spaces, play a central role in the design of Foodshelf,

For more information please visit www.scavolini.com

and include wall units measuring 18 to 36cm.

Base units have also undergone dimensional reinterpretation, while open compartments, available in different colours, are another innovation that can be freely combined with T, U and L-shaped partition elements.

Foodshelf includes many novel ideas, such as open-fronted larder units and units with concealed “switch” doors. Units can be opened with a specially designed handle or a recessed profile grip, coloured to match the doors.

Complementing the warm aesthetics of open wood structures, Ora-ïto has chosen matt decorative melamine doors in a range of four colours as well as gloss and matt lacquers. The same finishes and colours are also available for the open compartments and other elements.

The Foodshelf programme also includes a wide selection of furnishing ideas for the living area with solutions that can be integrated into the kitchen or remain independent.

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TOP NOTCH A closer look at the latest worktop designs

Caesarstone has extended its premium Ultra-Natural range of quality quartz worktops with the launch of Statuario Maximus, which has the appearance of natural stone. A marble-inspired design, Statuario Maximus features warm grey veins and soft white base. Claiming to be four times the flexural strength of granite, Statuario Maximus by Caesarstone is non porous, scratch and stain resistant.

01706 863600 • www.caesarstone.co.uk

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1. Available in laminate, melamine-faced chipboard and ABS edging, Egger has introduced seven new woodgrain décors to complement the company’s recently revamped worktop range. Designs include Oak, Walnut and natural Hickory. Pictured: H3730 ST10 Natural Hickory in combination with W1200 ST9 Porcelain and U636 ST9 Fjord.

01434 602191 • www.egger.co.uk 2. COMPAC’s glacé finish features on eight of its quartz worksurface colours including Absolute Blanc, Botticino, Carrara, Cool Grey and Perlino and it’s also available on its latest quartz worksurface, the New York Collection. Hygienic and easy to clean, each worksurface has a silky smooth and sensuous feel to the touch.

01924 368 703 • www.compac.es

“Traditional woodgrains have fallen out of favour recently as kitchen manufacturers opt instead for matt and gloss unicolours – particularly in European-inspired designs. But as print and texture development improves, we see the popularity of classic species returning, taking a modern twist on some old favourites.”

Elliott Fairlie, Head Of Décor Development, Egger “Laminate worktop manufacturers are in a unique position to drive and create trends in work surface style. The demand for ultra-thin worktops will continue to grow, and again laminate work surface producers are able to adapt and drive this fashion with relative ease. The market can expect more and more colours, finishes and textures in a variety of depths.”

Ruby Kiernan, Marketing Executive, Wilsonart

worktops 36 • kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 1. The new premium polished Dekton XGloss surface from Cosentino adds a reflective quality to any area the ultracompact surface it is applied to. With its mirror-like qualities, XGloss can help enhance any space, making it seem bigger and brighter. This new line benefits from the strength and stain resistance of the Dekton ultracompact surface, creating a product of exceptional performance with unique characteristics. Pictured: Dekton® Blaze XGloss.

01256 761 229 • www.silestone.co.uk

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2. TheSize has introduced Steel Marengo in a new collection, Steel Collection. With a dark grey-tone similar to Pietra di Piombo, Steel Marengo is the perfect alternative to stainless steel, as it combines the metallic feel and reflection throughout the slab with the inherent high-tech properties of sintered compact surfaces. Ideal for kitchen worktop applications (12mm), it is a durable solution that is highly hygienic and resistant to stain, heat, scratches, abrasion, and wear and tear. www.neolith.com 3. Wilsonart has showcased its decorative laminate work surface, the Synergii Trend Collection. Available in 22mm, 38mm and 50mm thicknesses, it comprises eight striking colourways including high gloss sparkle, textured stones and realistic wood effects. Usually only available from composite type worktops, the square edge profiles of the Trend finishes can be curved and has an antibacterial hygiene function incorporated into the surface.

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4. Axiom® by Formica Group has showcased its Platinum range at KBB. Officially launching in May, the range will include six new designs that emulate the sleek look of solid surface. Featuring the subtle sparkle characteristically associated with granite, the laminate colour-ways will focus on the continual trend for grey décors in the kitchen.

0191 259 3912 • www.formica.com

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Artist: Rubén Fuentes Fuertes, sculptor.

Project: HEAD, Quartz meets art.

Product: Quartz. Ice Concrete.

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That’s how the HEAD project was born.

A sculpture designed to defy the rules.

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SUPER SIZE T TheSize, designer and manufacturer of Sintered Compact Surfaces brand Neolith, has launched a variety of new designs and its thickest format to date.

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heSize has expanded its range of premium Sintered Compact Surfaces solutions with design-led décors, a full body slab and a new, super size thickness, offering incredible versatility and durability for interior and exterior applications.

Following the success of Calacatta – the winner of the Red Dot Award, Product Design 2015 - TheSize has developed Calcutta Gold. Featuring a gold-veined surface, the new model, which is part of the Classtone Collection, is available bookmatched as well as endmatched and in six and 12mm thickness in a polished or silk finish. Strata Argentum joins the extended collection, reproducing the delicacy of Italian Silver Travertine marble.

First launched in the UK at KBB, Pierre Bleue has been inspired by the natural stone known as ‘le Petit Granit’. The full body slab

For more information please visit www.neolith.com

is the result of employing the latest techniques in Neolith Full Body and NDD technologies.

Integrating fossils and rock elements through the entire grey-blue body, the new design offers a high degree of definition and realism and is available in six and 12mm.

Ideal for worktop application and kitchen islands, the newly launched La Bohème is the first wood décor in the range to be manufactured to a 12mm thickness. Part of the Timber Collection, it has been inspired by the trunk of a Lebanese Cedar and boasts bold grains and raw wooden colour which can be combined with marble, stone or steel.

TheSize completes its new additions with an innovative new 20mm thickness format. The new option continues to meet market demands by offering even more design flexibility to designers and architects.

an everyday masterpiece the beauty of art; the quality of caesarstone Statuario Maximus 5031 www.caesarstone.co.uk

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The Lucia collection by Marcel Wanders.

Design: LG Hausys: Marcel Wanders.

Photo credit: LG Hausys HI-MACS®

New shaped basins mean mix and match is now a reality with HI-MACS®.

Photo credit: LG Hausys HI-MACS®

HI-MACS® retains all of its qualities including invisible joints, thermoformability, waterproof and hygienic.

Photo credit: LG Hausys HI-MACS®

A WANDER-FUL RANGE James Latham is capturing the imagination of designers and architects with its newly extended LUCIA collection and range of top mounted basins.

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ames Latham, the exclusive distributor of HI-MACS® solid surface in the UK and Ireland, has increased its offering with the addition of two exciting new lines. Designed by the influential Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, the Lucia collection now includes five original colours that combine the depth of the material with playful tone-on-tone colours. Designed exclusively by Wander, Ice Queen, Shadow Queen and Star Queen, as well as Lentil and Red Quinoa, offer subtle colourways that, when combined with the versatility, thermoformability and durability of HI-MACS®, create increasingly

voluptuous, sensuous projects that are guaranteed to catch your eye.

In addition to the Lucia collection, rectangular and circular shaped HI-MACS® basins have been added to James Latham’s bathroom portfolio. Especially designed to sit on top of vanity units or bespoke designed top surfaces, the extended range of contemporary designs offer a mix and match approach to HI-MACS® products, giving users the choice to combine styles and materials for a unique bathroom design.

For more information please visit www.himacsuk.co.uk, email himacs@lathams.co.uk or phone 0113 387 0857

The right ingredients make a big difference. www.egger.com/worktops

Access the right ingredients for coordinated kitchen interiors with worktops and boards from EGGER. Our two new worktop collections have been developed to combine with the freshest colour tones in decorative boards – for doors, carcases, open shelving and end panels. What’s more, EGGER worktops now reproduce wood and stone better than ever before, and are available in a selection of postformed, square edge and sleek 25 mm tops.

Call 0845 606 8888 for marketing materials

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1. RAK Ceramics has launched five new tile collections. Decorative finishes include authentic encaustic-styled Cronto, in a mix of plain and patterned designs, whilst Coheba includes large format stone-effects and a mixed tone mosaic.

Metropol brings a range of grey and beige surfaces, in natural effects and matching 3D décors, whilst Newport includes square and rectangular ‘urbanlook’ tiles, in popular large formats. Zig Zago (pictured) features a zig-zag pattern for walls. It includes a range of muted colour tones and a highly decorative mixed-tone tile in beige/golden and blue/grey schemes.

01730 237 850 • www.rakceramics.co.uk 2. Cubico has launched Your Nu Tile, a new range of hand-picked tiles for the KBB sector. Featuring ceramic and porcelain tiles, highlights include rectified porcelain edges and unique printed wood textures giving every tile individuality. Pictured: Bewood Beige.

0113 387 4500 • www.cubicouk.com

3. Reed Harris has launched a new collection of ceramic wall tiles, Impressions. Measuring 560mm x 140mm, the glazed tiles are the largest Metrostyle wall tiles to join the collection. Featuring a beautiful, handcrafted look, these tiles feature six neutral crackle glazes of White, Almond, Rock, Fog, Cappuccino and Coffee.

0118 938 2530 • www.reedharris.co.uk 4. The Philo collection from Treemme Rubinetterie offers an ultra-modern design together with technological innovation and attention towards energy savings. Created to reduce water consumption, a 6mm three-hole micro aerator placed under the mouth reduces the water used while still covering a wide surface area.

0039 0577 718 293 • www.rubinetterie3m.it

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New ranges on show included Harmony - an Italian-designed range of sanitaryware, basins and furniture - whilst RAK’s new porcelain surfaces, in a range of dazzling designs, adorned surfaces.

To see our full range of bathrooms and tiles, and for more information visit rakceramics.co.uk, call +44 (0) 1730 237850 or email: info@rakceramics.co.uk

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Villeroy & Boch has extended its Artis range to create a colour palette in Green, Yellow, Rose, Blue and Black-Grey. Each colour has three shades allowing for the ultimate personal bathroom expression. Made from TitanCeram which allows for extremely thin walls and precise edges, the Artis sinks are compatible with the Legato furniture range and tap fittings from the Just series.

020 8871 0011 • www.villeroy-boch.co.uk

TAKING SHAPE Flowing lines and droplets of colour form today’s bathroom basins

Available in ten designs and all Silestone® colours, Cosentino washbasins can be wall mounted, placed on top of a vanity unit or integrated into a vanity unit. The Balance and Equilibrium models incorporate a vanity top and basin, which is supported by a design leg to create a statement piece of furniture.

Custom made, the washbasins can measure from 40cm to 60cm wide and 80cm to 280cm long.

01256 761229 • www.silestone.co.uk

basin design kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 • 45 1. Reginox has launched Wave, a new range of contemporary coloured stainless steel bathroom sinks, destined to add a new dimension to the bathroom vanity basin sector. The high-grade coated stainless steel sink is being launched in three stock colours Arctic White, Midnight Sky and Sahara Sand – but can be produced to any bespoke colour on special request with a six to eight week leadtime.

01260 280033 • www.reginox.co.uk

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2. RAK’s new counter-top basins are available in an oval design with gentle, sloping sides and a straight-edged rectangular and circular format. The new designs form part of RAK’s Harmony Range and are offered alongside a wide range of sanitaryware, pedestal and counter basins, baths and bathroom storage. The Oval Alpine White ceramic design (pictured) measures W550 x D350 x H130mm.

01730 237850 • www.rakceramics.co.uk 3 Bauhaus’s Leaf countertop basin can be placed on top of either a worktop or vanity unit and is suitable for use with an un-slotted basin waste. Manufactured from ceramic, it measures W 650 x D 380 x H 155/135mm.

0345 873 8840 • www.crosswater.co.uk

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4. The Curone basin from Sottini has been inspired by geometric and rounded forms. Manufactured from ceramic, the oval basin is available in two sizes – 48cm and 66cm – and matches Sottini WCs, fittings and furniture.

0800 834226 • www.sottini.co.uk

“Basin design is moving away from the classic, spherical shape to make way for innovative new concepts that are pushing the boundaries of basin design, style and fabrics. More daring designs that are reminiscent of real-life, such as an artistic leaf or fun splash design are no longer considered a bespoke request, instead expected to be part of a retailer’s standard portfolio.”

Andrew Crellen, The Bathroom Shop

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With super-thin edges, the asymmetric washbasin bowl features an integrated storage with a tactile surface that provides semi-dry areas, ideal for storing soap and cosmetics.

A NEW DIMENSION Laufen pushes the boundaries of modern basin design with its new collections designed exclusively by Konstantic Grcic and Toan Nguyen.

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ncreasingly chosen as a focal point of the bathroom, the washbasin needs to appeal aesthetically as well as practically. Where strong geometric lines have gone before, softer shapes, slim profiles and gentle curves are now being seen, with new manufacturing techniques enabling these design demands to be met.

Laufen’s patented ceramic material, SaphirKeramik, allows for fine and sharp edges to be created, with production of easy to clean ceramic basins in a greater variety of shapes and sizes than have previously been possible with ceramic.

Designed by Konstantic Grcic, Val from Laufen is a new bathroom collection which realises the design potential of SaphirKeramik.

The Munich-based designer is not only one of today’s most influential designers, but is often

recognised for his ability to take new materials and production methods to their limits.

With SaphirKeramik Laufen gave Grcic the opportunity to push back, and at the same time redefine the design boundaries for ceramics in the bathroom.

“SaphirKeramik’s key elements – its precision, thin-wall thicknesses, small radii – gave us interesting challenges,” begins Grcic.

“We tried different directions when creating Val, but eventually, the important turning point was to go into the surface and create patterns with a fine definition. These surface treatments and patterns are partly decoration, partly functional. They prevent objects placed on them from slipping and leaving stains. As for the products’ forms, I wanted them to be simple, functional, more architectural and not too expressive.

basin design kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 • 47 “When they’re installed in a bathroom the products are not seen in isolation but are part of many other things around them. When it comes to bathroom furniture, I believe the simpler it is, the better it works.”

Joining Grcic in his exploration of the design capabilities of Laufen’s SaphirKeramik is French designer Toan Nguyen, who has collaborated with the manufacturer to create two new countertop washbasins in the Ino collection. The new Ino washbasin has a recessed but integrated shelf, with an upwardsweeping back wall ideal for storing cosmetics and bathroom accessories. “By not having a wide rim, as we know from conventional washbasins, we were able to create a more generous basin”, explains Nguyen. “However, for the design I did not only concentrate on the volume, but rather on the lines and the surfaces of the washbasin.”

Ino also includes wall-mounted washbasins with widths of 450mm and 560mm, with gentle curves creating an intriguing contrast to the angular body at the back. Thanks to their extremely thin walls the bowls appear extremely generous, radiating lightness. Nevertheless, the hard, rigid, and easy-to-clean SaphirKeramik ensures that it is more than suitable for robust, everyday use.

Nguyen adds, “In the washbasins and bowls it is not only a question of surfaces, because the washbasins are made of ceramic material and have all the advantages of this material, it is a matter of materiality in the sense of a physical quality which you can touch and feel.”

The Val washbasin from Laufen has been crafted from the manufacturer’s revolutionary SaphirKeramik.

Designed for Laufen by Toan Nguyen, the Ino washbasin has a recessed and integrated shelf

The Ino washbasin has an upward-sweeping back wall ideal for storing cosmetics and bathroom accessories

For more information please visit www.uk.laufen.com or call 01530 510 007

wetrooms & enclosures kitchens 48 • kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016

“The shower area has grown in importance, with customers wanting the size and shape to be perfect for their bathroom space. We have seen an increase in sales of our largest flush to floor shower areas and also in customers choosing a bespoke size that fits their space perfectly – particularly where they are installing a shower into an alcove.”

Sven Rensinghoff, Head of Marketing, Bette

Dolce Macchiato True Scale from Bushboard’s Nuance range of bathroom laminate wall panels are uniquely fitted without extrusions and manufactured from a patented polyurethane core board that guarantees 100% water-impervious. The panels are 2420mm high in a range of widths, can be fitted from floor to ceiling and are bonded and sealed using Bushboard’s specially developed BB Complete adhesive which validates the 15-year guarantee.

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“With wetroom installations at an all-time high and predicted to rise over the coming years, designers and retailers are recognising and understanding the benefits that a multi-purpose, residential wetroom.”

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John Blackburn, Managing Director, Impey “It has been well reported that within the UK we have an ageing population, and according to the latest UK census it is the highest it has ever been, with one in six people aged over 65. There is a key trend towards making the home and particularly the bathroom easier to use whilst remaining highly fashionable. No longer can the older generation (or disabled user) be satisfied with an institutionally disabled product, they want to create a stylish and inviting bathroom, which also happens to offer easy access.”

David Osborne, Managing Director, Roman

1. Fetim UK has launched a new collection of shower enclosures for 2016 under the Aqualux brand. The DNA range includes the new OrigiN. Available from stock with pivot and saloon doors, corner and side panels, the enclosure works well as a recess, corner installation or walk in shower area.

0121 395 2000 • www.aqualux.co.uk 2. The new Aqua-Screen X range from Impey incorporates 10mm toughened safety glass. The safe and strong design can be used in single or multi-panel combinations and benefits from Aqua-Shield Easy Clean Finish and a Lifetime Watertight Guarantee.

Screens are available in plain, satin or modesty glass.

01460 256 080 • www.impeyshowers.com 3. The CeraFloor from Dallmer moves the stainless steel channel from being embedded in the floor, to becoming a component of the tiling itself. Underneath the tiles, the DallFlex drain carries away 48 litres a minute and is as seamlessly integrated with the tanking system as the channel is with the floor finish.

01787 248244 • www.dallmer.co.uk

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4. Lakes Bathrooms has added to its 8mm Coastline Collection with a screen and hinged bypass panel, Levanzoa. Available in three widths, from 200mm to 400mm, the hinged panel adds a flexible return to screens from 700mm to 1400mm wide. As with all products from the Coastline Collection, both sides of the 8mm glass come treated with stay-clear coating AllClear® as standard.

01684 853870 • www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk 5. Roman’s new Decem Expressions digitally prints designs onto the glass of wetroom panels. Launched in three glass design options – Distressed Brick, Rainforest and Glass Blocks, Decem Expressions allows designers to easily link other design themes through a project directly onto a larger and visible position within the bathroom via the glass with no restrictions on colour or resolution.

01325 311 318 • www.roman-showers.com 6. The Arysto collection from Merlyn offers a choice of five new ranges including sliding, hinged, wetroom enclosures, bathscreens and a bespoke offering. The Arysto by Merlyn three panel sliding shower door (1700mm x 900mm) features the full ‘Halo’ effect with its soft inviting warm glow, LED lighting and the new concealed AirGlyde twin track rolling system.

00353 56 779 1555 • www.merlynshowering.com “Level access showering space doesn’t sound glamorous but that sums it up.Trays in a solid state material that is not tiled are appearing more and more to complete with floors that needs more rigorous waterproofing before tiling.”

John Purser, Dallmer

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The Henley Shower system from Roper Rhodes offers a period look thanks to an exposed sequential valve and a 200mm solid brass shower head.

With a height adjustable rigid riser rail with separate flow control to shower head and handset, the system has a minimum operating pressure of 0.3 bar and measures 1100mm high.

01225 303 900 • www.roperrhodes.co.uk

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traditional bathrooms kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 • 53 1. Cubico has launched a collection of textured, coloured freestanding baths. The three ranges – Canterbury, Essence and Romini – are made from double skinned acrylic and offered in a variety of shapes and colours. The Canterbury bath (pictured) has a textured skin featuring a random moulded acrylic droplet design, which is then coloured in a choice of Copper Rock or Black Rock for a two-tone effect.

0113 387 4500 • www.cubicouk.com

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2. The new Roxton suite from Lecico is a ceramic design of Victorian styling epitomising traditional English design. Featured period detailing on its basin splash-back and stepped design around the basin rim that’s reflected through the Roxton family. The collection includes a 53cm two-tap hole basin with full pedestal, and a low level or close-coupled pan option.

It can be mixed and matched with Lecico’s New Hamilton family adding a high-level cistern option too.

01234 244 030 • www.lecico.co.uk 3. The 1000mm Marlborough freestanding basin unit from Laura Ashley features classic shaker styling hand painted in a Cobblestone finish and topped with a beautiful honed marble or granite worktop. It comes with a ceramic vessel basin and chrome knobs on the two soft-closing doors. Also included in the range is a mirrored cabinet with two internal glass shelves.

01225 303 929 • www.lauraashleybathroomcollection.com

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4. The free standing Windsor Bath Collection from Imperial Bathrooms offers a fresh take on traditional design. Manufactured from Cian® solid surface, the Putney bath (pictured) is one of five designs that have been created with a unique blend of advanced resin and minerals. Featuring a matt finish, the design is suitable for floor standing and wall mounted taps and measures 1680mm W × 750mm D × 630mm H. 01922 743 074 • www.imperialbathrooms.com

“Classic hand-painted wooden bathroom furniture has seen a resurgence in popularity and can be given a modern twist by painting it in an on trend colour such as light or dark grey.”

Helen Shaw, Marketing Manager, Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection

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traditional bathrooms 54 • kitchen & bathroom journal april 2016 1. The Elegance range from Vitra features a classically styled washbasins which can be matched with the high cistern, close coupled or wall-hung WC. Elegance brassware is available with chrome, gold or copper finish and the ceramic sanitaryware is white. To add a contemporary twist, the Elegance range can be twinned with a modern bath such as the Cocoon Oval.

01235 750 990 • www.vitra.co.uk

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2. Designed by Dave Tilbury of Studio Levien, Plaza from Ideal Standard has been inspired by the elegance of 1930s design. Featuring two pedestal washbasins, an Idealform bath, two pairs of Kingston basin pillar taps, bath shower mixer, bath and basin chain wastes, the bathroom suite offers crisp angular detailing and bold features.

01482 346 461 • www.ideal-standard.co.uk 3. The Time towel rail from Aestus is designed with 20mm square horizontal tubing. Available in four classical Aestus Graziano matt colours, -White, Anthracite, Quartz and Ancient Bronze - it measures H341 mm x W1200 mm x D117 mm, it is designed for a closed circuit heating system. Btu/hr: 1638.

Watts: 480.

01902 387 080 • www.aestus.co.uk

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4. Perrin & Rowe has extended its British-made bathroom collection, Deco. Featuring Art Deco style Bath Sets, Basin Sets, Shower Sets and Accessories, the classically-styled range now includes a Deco Bath Shower Mixer to complement the classic bathroom look.

01708 526 361 • www.perrinandrowe.co.uk

“Over the last 15 years, there has been a strong trend for traditional bathroom. A recessions usually lead to nostalgia and the idea of a better way of life. The last recession saw a huge popularity in Mid-20th Century vintage styles.”

Robin Levien, International Designer, Ideal Standard

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1. Luxury worktop manufacture, Sheridan is celebrating 20 years of growing success in 2016. The company will be celebrating with a number of special promotions for its customers and is also planning a charity fun day for its team in support of Pontefract’s Prince of Wales Hospice.

Managing Director, John Blackburn adds, “It’s a great time to be celebrating this milestone and we’ve lots planned to help our fantastic team and our customers share in our success.” www.sheridan-uk.com 2. Twyford has launched a new interactive feature, the Design Room, on its website which allows users to create their own virtual bathrooms and cloakrooms using products from its Energy Collection. The bathroom design ideas can then be shared on social media or saved and printed to take to a local showroom.

01270 879 777 • www.twyfordbathrooms.com 3. British Ceramic Tile has launched its new reward and loyalty scheme to selected premium retailers as a thank you for their continued business support over the last few years. The Retailer Club will offer an enhanced level of support to selected premium customers through a variety of in-store solutions, print and online marketing materials and incentive and service packages, with the aim being to help retailers drive sales and increase their turnover.

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Also, British Ceramic Tile will be sponsoring the UK’s first National Tile Week 11-18 April. The sponsorship is another step in British Ceramic Tile’s plan to nurture relationships with retailers in 2016, hot on the heels of their Rewards Club launch which offers premium retailers the opportunity to get rewards when they order from British Ceramic Tile. Jayne Adamson comments: “National Tile Week is a huge step for the company and the tile industry itself. We hope to help educate the public on the versatility and usability of tiles in the home. It’s an unmissable opportunity for all.”

01626 831 391 • www.britishceramictile.com 4. PWS has boosted its marketing department with a new Marketing Co-ordinator and two Graphic Designers, as it gears up for a number of key projects. Paul Edwards (Left) and David Jinks (Centre) join the company as Graphic Designers, while Craig Lacey (right) has been appointed as the company’s new Marketing Co-ordinator. Andrew Langford, Marketing Manager adds, “Paul, David and Craig bring a great mix of skills and experience to the department which will be key to improving the quality of our marketing.”

01325 505 555 • www.pws.co.uk

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1. Lakes Bathrooms has announced the promotion of Steve Bates to the position of Sales Director. Previously National Accounts Manager, Steve has been with the company for 19 years and now leads the sales team of 17, with responsibility for revenue from UK and Ireland. Managing director, Robin Craddock adds, “Steve’s experience and expertise will be key to our plans and his ability to build and maintain strategic customer relationships is essential to our approach.”

01684 853 870 • www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk

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2. PWS has launched a new website for its 1909 kitchen collection, following the launch of the brand’s contemporary in-frame slab range. The 1909 site is designed to make the research, and purchasing, of a new kitchen as inspiring and stress-free as possible. With improved showcasing of the 1909 designs the site includes interactive long-page content, featuring videos for each door style as well as a new 32-colour configurator. www.1909kitchens.co.uk

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3. Geberit has welcomed two new additions to its product management team. Peter Davis (Left) joins the company as Head of Product Management – Sanitary & Ceramics, heading up a team of three. Taking on the role of Product Manager – Ceramics, Daniel Ward (Right) joins Geberit from Wolseley UK. Daniel’s new role at Geberit will involve the management of the ceramics and furniture product portfolio in the UK under the Twyford and Keramag Design brands.

01926 516800 • www.geberit.co.uk

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