K&BJ Aug 2015

august 2015

Annual Buyer’s Guide Featuring Worktops • Sinks and Taps • Doors • Bathroom Furniture Showers and Enclosures and much more

Proud to be title partner of the UK Taste Festivals 2015.

THE ULTIMATE 4-IN-1 OVEN The ProCombi multifunction oven doesn’t just cook with a combination of heat plus steam, you can also use it to roast, bake and grill. It even has a sous vide function. Cooking with heat plus steam together transforms everyday ingredients into extraordinary tasting and great textured dishes.

Find out how AEG ovens are taking taste further at aeg.co.uk

contents

August 2015

Cover Marpatt’s Airo is a handleless design finished in a custom colour as part of the current any colour offerings. In addition to the ultra gloss, Marpatt has an extensive range of painted wooden and matt painted door designs to satisfy the demand for painted kitchens. For more information, please see page 18.

0116 274 3943 • www.marpatt.co.uk editor: Catherine Earle Catherine@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk publication manager: Eoin Costen Eoin@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk circulation: Circ@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk Tel: 01502 517115 Fax: 01502 517117 Twitter: @KB_Journal www.KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk Please note: points of view expressed in articles by contributing writers and in advertisements included in Kitchen & Bathroom Journal do not necessarily represent those of the publishers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in Kitchen & Bathroom Journal, no legal responsibility will be accepted by the publishers for incidents arising from use of information published. All rights, including moral and intellectual property rights, reserved.

COPYRIGHT: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the publishers.

Copyright CPC Ltd, 2015.

Annual Buyer’s Guide 3. Caesarstone

20. Sycamore

4. AEG

22. Landau

6. Zanussi

23. TKC

8. Sheridan

24. Egger

9. Trade Mouldings

26. The Cupboard Door Company

10. Sylmar 11. Reginox 12. Schüller 14. Bushboard 15. BA

ISSN 2052-3394

16. Franke

Readers should note that a charge may have been made by the publishers to cover the cost of reproducing some colour photographs in this publication.

17. Nolte

origination: CPC Ltd printing: Colchester Print Group, Attleborough NR17 1YE published by: Craftsman Publishing Co Ltd, Napier House, 11 Surrey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LJ, United Kingdom

18. Marpatt

27. James Latham 28. Lakes 30. Mira 32. Pelipal 34. Matki 35. Aqualisa 36. Stop Press

DISTINCTLY BLISSFUL Curvaceous bathroom brassware

www.abode.eu Model shown Bliss Thermostatic Deck Mounted 4 Hole Bath Shower Mixer

9705_Distinctly_Blissful_K+B_Journal_Aug_2014_AW.indd 1

08/07/2013 12:34

annual guide 2 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

kitchens

Annual Buyer’s Guide 2015

bathrooms

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 3

4004 Raw Concrete

C 5111 Statuario Nuvo

5100 Vanilla Noir

aesarstone, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of premium quartz surfaces, has released five new colour additions to its Supernatural Series Inspired by the forms, colours and patterns found in nature, Caesarstone’s Supernatural Series has gained in steady popularity thanks to its intricate patterns, richer colours, bolder veins and textures.

Taking the emerging trend for a roughhewn, industrial aesthetic one step further, the new additions – which comprise of approximately 93% natural quartz – feature stone interpretations such as the Symphony Grey 5133, which is characterised by a textured depth of diagonal lines and dramatic veining.

4004 Raw Concrete emulates the raw-look and coarse texture of concrete, fused together with durability and ease of use. 4004 Raw Concrete applies a rough, utilitarian aesthetic within a tactile form and features a unique concrete finish with a grainy texture and a distinctive coarse grey concrete appearance presented in a matte finish.

Additional colours include 5133 Symphony Grey, 5134 Urban Safari, 5100 Vanilla Noir and the beautiful 5111 Statuario Nuvo which boasts significant advantages over natural stone and other surfacing materials due to its strength and practicality for use in the kitchen and bathroom.

5133 Symphony Grey

For more information call 01706 863 600 or visit www.caesarstone.co.uk

annual guide 4 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

AEG BS836680KM ProCombi Plus Oven includes the FullTasteÂŽ Steam System which ensures that the perfect amount of steam, moisture and heat is applied to every dish

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 5

AEG HKH81700FB MaxiSense Combi induction hob mimics the fingertip control a professional chef would expect

A

EG has a rich and diverse heritage that began with the production of light bulbs in 1887. Today, AEG continues to develop appliances that lead the way in terms of responsiveness, optimised feedback and results with an aim to exceed consumer’s expectations.

Taking Taste Further With a wide range of ovens, including its combination/steam ovens and ultraresponsive induction hobs, AEG is proving to consumers that it is the brand that does more than just match their expectations. Always an idea ahead, the appliance manufacturer provides them with the right products for their cooking needs as well as great ideas around how to use them.

AEG makes sure its team are ‘in the know’ on what takes taste further, closely aligning with industry experts and picking up contemporary food trends. Whether it is how to store and prepare ingredients, how to organise the cooking process or how to use the appliances – AEG makes sure it’s one idea ahead.

AEG provides state-of-the-art kitchen appliances with intelligent, new technologies and functions that are guaranteed to let your customers take taste further by: • Enhancing their cooking processes with best-in-class responsiveness and feedback.

• Exceeding their expectations with cooking and cleaning results greater than ever before, with unsurpassed control and precision.

• Showing them new and exciting ways of cooking and eating with industry-first innovations and unexpected insights.

AEG Compact range offers perfect coordination and the high performance of a full size model

The AEG ‘Simple Switch’ is designed to support and guide independent kitchen studio businesses into a smooth and lucrative transition to the group brands; AEG, Electrolux and Zanussi, whilst guaranteeing a wide range of benefits and rewards.

Proud to be title partner of the UK Taste Festivals 2015.

Taste Festivals Taste of London, Taste of Dublin, Taste of London Winter and Big Feastival - AEG plays a key role in the UK’s biggest food festivals. AEG invites consumers to explore the countless ways to achieve greater excellence in taste – from new techniques and trends to final flavours and tender textures. Consumers can experience for themselves the great tasting results created on AEG’s combination steam ovens and induction hobs.

THE ULTIMATE 4-IN-1 OVEN The ProCombi multifunction oven doesn’t just cook with a combination of heat plus steam, you can also use it to roast, bake and grill. It even has a sous vide function. Cooking with heat plus steam together transforms everyday ingredients into extraordinary tasting and great textured dishes.

Find out how AEG ovens are taking taste further at aeg.co.uk

Summer Campaign This summer AEG has launched its biggest national press campaign in over 5 years.

AEG aims to illustrate its journey to becoming a more modern and premium brand, as well as its commitment to getting consumers excited about the results they can achieve through using AEG appliances.

For more information call 03445 610 561 or visit www.aeg.co.uk

annual guide 6 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

ZWF01483W 10kg Lindo 300 washing machine awarded the innovative Red Dot Design award

Z

anussi’s outlook is simple: time’s precious, enjoy it! To help live life to the full, Zanussi’s range of Italian designed appliances take care of consumer’s daily chores so they can get on with doing the things they really enjoy.

Zanussi offers a wide range of freestanding cookers and built-in ovens with an extra-large cavity capacity so more can be cooked at once. With up to five shelf positions for more flexibility, some ovens also feature a baking tray 25% larger than other standard models for increased capacity designed to make your customer’s life easy.

Zanussi’s range of pyrolytic ovens feature a quick Auto Clean function, lasting just one hour. Set the programme, and the oven cavity will heat up to 500°C, reducing fat and grease into fine ash that can be easily wiped off without any cleaning products. The range also offers a choice of models with easy to clean enamel, or catalytic liners that oxidise grease and food residue to make cleaning simple.

For laundry, Zanussi offers a range of XXL appliances, with up to 10KG drum capacity for washing machines and 8KG for dryers. This means that more can be loaded into the machines, so consumers can wash more in one go. For the first time ever, some Zanussi dryers now feature clever heat pump technology, which delivers great results at lower temperatures, saving the consumer money.

ZZDH8333W 8kg tumble dryer with HeatPump Technology

ZOP38903XD XL pyrolytic oven

For more information call 03445 610561 or visit www.zanussi.co.uk

Make it wonderful at Franke.co.uk

annual guide 8 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

Lyskam beige - part of the Apollo Quartz collection is made from 93% Quartz crystals and polymer resin

S

ince it was established in 1996, Sheridan has grown to become one of the largest suppliers of premium worksurfaces in the UK. The most comprehensive range of products are manufactured under one roof, enabling Sheridan to offer tailor made service agreements to match individual customer requirements, at highly competitive prices.

Bespoke worktops are manufactured and fabricated in house by a highly skilled manufacturing team and installed by trained installation teams the length and breadth of the UK, to guarantee satisfaction with every job.

Sheridan offers an extensive range of solid and natural worksurfaces, including brand leaders such as Corian and Silestone, in addition to the “luxury for less” Apollo brand

by Sheridan, which includes Quartz, Magna, Granite, Solid Wood and Apollo Slab Tech. The latter being a smooth solid 20 or 30mm thick surface with no MDF or chipboard substrate.

The Apollo Quartz range now includes three veined colours - Lyskam White, Lyskam Grey and Lyskam Beige – which give the look of marble without its drawbacks. Made from 93% Quartz crystals and polymer resin, the contemporary engineered stone designs are seen as a cost effective alternative to Silestone.

There is no need for polishing or sealing and it is naturally resistant to mould, bacteria and mildew as well as being stain resistant.

With almost 20 years of experience, Sheridan has established a solid reputation in the industry, supported by a 10 year manufacturer’s limited warranty on all products.

New Lyskam colours have been designed to offer the look of a natural material, with light veining running throughout. Pictured: Lyskam grey

Lyskam white offers an exciting change to the usual uniform colour and pattern of Quartz surfaces

For more information call 0845 618 2800 or visit www.sheridan-uk.com

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 9

T

rade Mouldings is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturers of MDF wrapped mouldings, vinyl wrapped cabinet doors and accessories.

The company, which has over 30 years of manufacturing experience, has a 10-acre site at Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Here, state of the art equipment – including the UK’s first laser Edgebander - gives Trade Mouldings the capacity and flexibility to produce high quality designs and ranges that give its customers trend-setting distinction.

There is a distribution centre and trade counter on site plus logistics centre in Dublin and at a high capacity distribution hub in Rochdale, giving customers competitive ex stock delivery lead times.

Trade Mouldings supplies vinyl doors, 5-piece vinyl wrapped doors, acrylic laser edged doors, bedroom doors and madeto-measure options. Wooden doors are also available from stock and can be painted various colours to order. Handleless lacquered doors complete the portfolio.

Larissa

Malham Painted Collection

Buckingham Dakar Ash

Aries - Bedroom

For more information call 028 8676 2993, email sales@trademouldings.com or visit www.trademouldings.com

annual guide 10 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

S

ince the launch of minerva® solid worksurfaces in 2013, Sylmar Technology has continued to evolve.

From the seven worksurface décors initially launched, the range – which emulates the qualities of natural materials – has grown to include five additional décors that stay in keeping with the trend for natural stone, woods and grey tones.

“Consumers are seeking kitchen and bathroom surfaces that have the look and feel of natural stone without its drawbacks,” explains Julian Annison, Commercial Director. “This is the main reason why our market share has increased as quickly as it has. The popularity of solid surface has grown, whilst laminate worktop sales have slowed. The average transactional value of a worktop has also increased as homeowners opt for premium, higher value worktops,” adds Julian.

Manufactured in the East Midlands and distributed UK-wide, the minerva® range of solid surface products come with a 10 year guarantee against manufacturing defects and the prestigious FIRA Gold Award.

Retail support is also available with A4 brochures, printed colour swatches, countertop sample displays, POS materials and a dedicated website.

All minerva® products are simple to cut with standard wood working tools and permit seamless, imperceptible solid joints between two surfaces

Minor scratching on minerva® solid surface worktops can be removed using a light abrasive pad

minerva® sink modules are available as single bowl, super large bowl, 1.5 bowl duo or 1.5 designer bowl in both stainless steel and white acrylic

minerva® Carrara White décor is a true representation of natural marble

For more information call 01773 521 300, visit www.minervaworksurfaces.co.uk or www.minervabathrooms.co.uk

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 11 Through a new partnership with Elleci, Reginox is introducing a large number of additions to its Regi-Granite range of high quality composite sinks this year

W

ith a range of more than 150 sinks to choose from, Reginox is guaranteed to inspire and fulfil all your customers’ needs. Established in Holland for over 40 years, the company’s head office in the Netherlands manufactures more than 750,000 sink units each year and exports all over the globe.

Reginox’s sink collection encompasses stainless steel products, including undermount, inset and integrated models, as well as ceramic and granite designs, all of which combine functionality, usability and style with value for money. This year, through a new partnership with Elleci, an established European supplier of sinks and taps, Reginox will be bringing to the UK one of the largest and most comprehensive ranges of quality, design-led granite sinks to suit all price points. A vast number of bowl sizes, shapes, finishes and configurations will become available, many of which will feature innovative concepts such as hidden or electronic wastes.

The company also offers an impressive collection of taps, many of which are hand-picked to perfectly complement the company’s sink designs, as well as waste disposals and a full range of practical and functional accessories.

Reginox’s new R3N1 tap offers filtered steaming hot, hot and cold water from a single fixture saving space and money

The stainless steel Kansas sink reflects the trend for deeper bowls and is manufactured using a unique deep drawing technique that eliminates the need for welding

For more information call 01260 280 033 or visit www.reginox.co.uk

annual guide 12 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

S

chüller believes there are three key criteria that should come top of the list for every kitchen retailer when looking for a kitchen manufacturing partner - quality, design and service.

“Price should not be in the top three, ever,” says Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse. “It is easy for the whole market to get bogged down in budgets. We can spend too much time negotiating display deals and trade discounts. Important yes, but this is wrong as the first focus,” Wayne adds.

“Of course, you need to be able to match designs to the budget of the people who walk through your door. Of course, you need a range that extends from the cash strapped first time home owners to prime of lifers who can invest more. Of course, you will want to display your kitchens in a superb showroom. But if we start with cost in mind, it is all too easy to become distracted and lose our focus on quality, design and service,” admits Wayne.

As an independent retailer you rise and fall on the strength of your reputation. This is what gives us those recommendations and referrals that are the base of any successful business. Wayne explains, “For your marketing, hammer home the message that there are three things that you are known for – the quality of your kitchens, the designs of your ranges and faultless service – whatever the budget. These should never be compromised.”

That’s where Schüller comes in. Schüller supports local retailers in building their own business with brand packages. Wayne adds, “We provide marketing support and point of sale when they’re in the showroom, and strong and creative ideas to maximise on referrals. That’s why independent retailers choose German kitchens. That’s why Schüller has been such a success in the UK market.”

Quality: Schüller scrutinises and improves on every detail and their product quality is independently certified, approved and stamped

Design: Schüller and next125 have won awards for innovative design, even though a consumer can buy a Schüller kitchen for as little as £3.5k

Service: In the rare event there is damage or flaws to a front door, replacements are immediately couriered free of charge

For more information call 01661 842 304 or visit www.inhouseltd.co.uk

Make a Statement.

Surfaces for your home.

Comprised of 93% natural quartz - one of nature’s strongest minerals, Caesarstone quartz surfaces offer the ultimate combination of form and function, allowing for a diverse, durable, and practical surfacing material with its stain, scratch, and non-porous properties.

www.caesarstone.co.uk Bianco Drift 6131

annual guide 14 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

T

his month sees Bushboard re-launch its Prima range to include unique 22mm Slimline worktops and breakfast bars, dedicated island units, ten new worktop designs, 18 new splashbacks and three new textures.

The range reflects the most avant-garde new laminate designs for the worktop sector with ragged copper, graphic prints and an extension of the luxury True Scale collection.

Prima is the first laminate range to offer 22mm Slimline worktops and breakfast bars, reflecting the design trend for thinner materials and comes on the back of a £2m investment in postforming technology. They feature Bushboard’s unique Q3 profile, giving a slab cut, linear aesthetic.

Another first is the availability of a dedicated island unit size of 3000 x 1205mm for all Slimline designs and the leading 38mm surfaces, offering the design flexibility to create luxury island units at affordable prices for the mainstream consumer.

Seven of the 10 new designs add to the True Scale family, which mirrors the luxurious looks of natural granite, stone and marble at a more affordable price point.

Prima now offers a choice of 57 worktop designs in ten textures all with matching upstands, together with a choice of 36 splashbacks. Prima offers the flexibility of three worktop lengths in three thicknesses, plus island units with matching slab end panels.

The full Prima offer is available ex-stock nationwide through 24 distributors. A brand new POS package is available for retailers, with special display terms available for the new introductions.

Jet Sequoia worktop with matching splashback with the new 22mm Slimline edge

Bushboard’s new Prima laminate island unit in 22mm Slimline thickness in Calacatta Marble

Bushboard’s Prima laminate splashback in Ragged Copper

Available in 22mm Slimeline thickness, Marbled Cappuccino is one of the seven new True Scale designs in Bushboard’s Prima laminate range

For more information call 01933 232 242 or visit www.bushboard.co.uk

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 15

K

itchen and bedroom door manufacturer, BA Components has launched four new colours to its Zurfiz range and two new colours to its Bella range.

The new Zurfiz colours - Ultra Matt Metallic Basalt, Ultra Matt Metallic Cashmere, Ultra Gloss Limestone and Ultra Gloss Copperleaf - bring the number of colour choices to 18, whilst Bella’s new Open Grain White and Open Grain Dark Grey brings the Bella range to 37. Both ranges are made to measure and dispatched within seven working days. The two ranges in addition to Glidor, Complete and Pronto now mean BA Components offer a truly comprehensive collection to discerning kitchen and bedroom designers.

Zurfiz Ultra Gloss Limestone

Each range, along with the latest finishes can be seen in BA’s kitchen brochure and online.

Zurfiz Ultra Matt Metallic Basalt and Ultra Matt Metallic Cashmere

Bella Open Grain White

Zurfiz Ultra Matt Metallic Cashmere

For more information call 028 8676 4600, email sales@bacomponents.co.uk or visit www.byba.co.uk

annual guide 16 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

S

ink and tap specialist, Franke has enhanced its Specialist Range by introducing new extractor hoods with a Greenline energy efficiency standard, an extension to the popular Centinox sink range, three new taps and the Sorter 300 Series.

The Maris extractor hood range now features six new models, including the Maris T-Shape with anti-condensation technology developed exclusively by Franke; the Red Dot Award-winning Maris Plus 60, 80 and 90; and the Maris Built-Under ceiling hood with white glass base and linear LED lights.

Five of the new cooker hoods feature a brushless motor and LED lighting, giving them an A+ or A energy rating and earning them Franke’s new ‘Greenline’ status for energy efficiency.

Two new premium solid stainless steel taps, the classic swan-neck Valais and the sleek and angular Atlas, have been launched in response to market demand, designed to suit any kitchen scheme. Franke has also enhanced the Maris Pull-Out Nozzle tap by adding a dual-spray trigger function.

As the demand for the sleek look of undermount sinks continues to grow, Franke has extended its iconic Centinox sink design with four new stainless steel undermount models. This offers the flexibility to be mixed and matched to suit a customer’s requirements for functionality and design.

Franke’s innovative push-button pop-up waste feature has also been extended to be included on four sink ranges; the Largo Workcentre, Hydros, Mythos and Sinos inset sinks.

Franke’s new Sorter 300 Series makes household waste recycling even easier, as the easy-to-install, hygienic and convenient plastic bins fit neatly into any standard 450mm and 600mm cabinets as a flexible and convenient alternative to a conventional waste bin.

The Maris Plus 90 extractor hood in sleek black glass features a brushless motor and LED light The Maris T-Shape is available as either a wall or an island version and features anti condensation technology exclusive to Franke

Franke’s Atlas tap from its Specialist Range

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

The stylish new Franke Centinox CMX 160 34-17 stainless steel 1.5 bowl undermount sink

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 17

A

This MatrixArt handleless kitchen is enhanced with Emotion Light.

Matrix 900 combines a sophisticated design with ergonomics and additional storage space.

large product range is one of Nolte Küchen’s fortes. The core range currently includes 152 door variants, not counting the MatrixArt handleless options. With the Matt Lacquer Concept as an innovative planning tool and a 900mm base unit among the latest additions, Nolte combines functionality and design “For Life in the Kitchen”.

Matrix 900 further extends its range of flexible furniture suited for the kitchen and living areas. The 900mm base unit ties in neatly with Nolte Küchen’s 150mm grid dimensions. Combined with a 50mm plinth and a 12mm solid laminate or glass worktop, an ideal working height is achieved, along with extra storage.

A loading capacity of up to 80 kilograms for pull-outs, soft-closing, buffering, chrome rails and glass sides as well as a large choice of interior organisation round off the portfolio.

MatrixArt is Nolte’s handleless kitchen, offering a thought-out system along with options such as Emotion Light for the upper handle trim, a 12V LED system applicable across all styles for individual light settings and smooth changes of colour temperature.

Finally, the Matt Lacquer Concept offers a choice of 16 shades, divided into a cool and a warm palette and including colour pairings, matching shelves, plinths, panels, cornices and even wall paint. The concept spanning four door ranges with soft matt lacquered finish means that all styles are covered, from contemporary handleless to traditional kitchens. Adding a wood decor results in an abundance of planning options.

Nolte’s range is designed “For Life in the Kitchen”.

For more information call 01707 290 444 or visit www.nolte-kitchens.com

annual guide 18 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

Airo Ultra High Gloss is produced in Marpatt’s in-house finishing facility

L

eicester-based door and accessory supplier Marpatt is currently extending further expansion to their in-house painting facility. With flexibility at the forefront of Marpatt’s designs, it has invested considerably in its in-house finishing department and workshop. A distinct advantage for the door supplier, the expansion, which has seen a steady increase in jobs and the introduction of new automated spraying and preparation machinery, has resulted in a turnaround time of just three to four weeks for hand-finished, top quality painted surfaces.

The colour matching service offered

by Marpatt gives buyers the freedom to choose the exact colour they want using colour charts and RAL numbers. It’s also able to match specific items provided by the customer to create a completely unique design using painted wood, matt painted or ultra high gloss finishes. Mark Koeberle, Marketing Director of Marpatt, adds, “We don’t rely on outside finishing which allows us to create consistently high-quality products on a short lead-time. This, along with a swift service on any remedials, results in unparalleled design flexibility and a faster installation and sign off. Customers can also enjoy the peace of mind that Marpatt will have no shut down in the facility due to holidays, ensuring a continuity of production for the customer.” The Marpatt brochure features an extended range of new and existing products and includes details about its new high gloss finish in any colour.

The traditional Mowbray design with traditional beads forms part of the Edwardian Range

Marpatt’s Regent Painted Oak is part of the Edwardian range

For more information call 0116 274 3943 or visit www.marpatt.co.uk

SILENTIA. SILENCE INCLUDED.

thanks_showroom binova

artworkweb.com ph_sabine schweigert

From the experience, the passion and the commitment of Salice are born the innovative Silentia hinges, designed to eliminate the noise produced by the closing of furniture doors. Silentia is the hinge with a combined deceleration effect.

The decelerating system is no longer an external element, but it is hidden from view and completely combined with the hinge components. It does not alter the furniture's look but does allow the door to shut slowly. With Silentia rediscover the silence in your home.

SALICE UK LTD. - KINGFISHER WAY - HINCHINGBROOKE BUSINESS PARK - HUNTINGDON CAMBS PE29 6FN - U.K. Tel. 01480 413831 - Fax 01480 451489 - www.saliceuk.co.uk - info.salice@saliceuk.co.uk

annual guide 20 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

E

stablished in 1998, Sycamore Lighting has been at the forefront of lighting innovation for the KBB market sectors. Its dedication to quality has resulted in sustained growth and a diverse range of lighting that boasts the very latest technology.

Major investment in new technologies, dedicated technical and design personnel and a state of the art testing and training facility has enabled the 17-year old company to cross over into different market sectors, whilst retaining its reputation as a leading lighting supplier of lighting and control systems throughout the UK and Europe.

One of Sycamore’s newest additions to its 2015 collection is the motorised pop up unit, which is the only one-touch motorised pop up audio system on the UK market.

The model features Bluetooth wireless connectivity, enabling users to stream music from connected devices, such as smart phones or tablets. Also included is a UK socket and USB port.

A new vertical LED strip kit has also been introduced. Perfect for adding ambient lighting into any room, this sleek LED kit will add another dimension to your room. The LED points on the high output strip included are in close proximity to one another, which results in a smooth look with less of a spotting effect. Upgrade to the four zone remote control unit to dim and turn lights on and off at the touch of a button, whilst the WIFI unit gives you the option to control the lighting via an app.

A colour changing RGB version is also available as an alternative to warm, natural or cool white. Choose from hundreds of different colour options and various functions such as flashing, jumping and fading modes.

Sycamore’s newly designed website features all the new products, plus a downloadable copy of the latest catalogue.

Motorised pop up audio system

Vertical LED strip kits

High output LED strip

For more information call 0113 286 6686 or visit www.sycamorelightingltd.co.uk

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 21

Kit Bat Jour July 15 187x133 outlines.indd 1

26/06/2015 11:11

www.gorenjeplus.com/uk

GORENJE+ STEAM OVEN

FAST FORWARD TO JUICY AND HEALTHY Gorenje+ steam ovens have been perfected to help you serve healthy meals any day of the week. Ultimately, this is what counts the most. With advanced steaming technology that uses a cloud of perfectly pure steam distributed evenly throughout the inside, the food is always juicy and full of vitamins.

GS 778 B/X

GCS 773 B/X

To feature | Call 01502 517115 or email catherine@kitchenandbathroomjournal.co.uk To advertise | Call 01502 517115 or email eoin@kitchenandbathroomjournal.co.uk To request a regular copy | Call 01502 517115 or email circ@kitchenandbathroomjournal.co.uk Craftsman Publishing Co Ltd | Napier House, 11 Surrey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LJ Tel: +44 (0)1502 517115 | Fax: +44 (0)1502 517117 | info@craftsmanpublishing.co.uk www.craftsmanpublishing.co.uk | Twitter: @KB_Journal

annual guide 22 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

A

family run business, door manufacturer Landau is continuing to create custom made doors, drawers and panels for the kitchen industry.

Continually investing in its manufacturing processes and capabilities, it holds the exclusive distribution rights to the solid acrylic material, Parapan®. Supplied in two thicknesses - 18mm or 4mm – the material is hygienic, moisture resistant and durable, making it an ideal material for kitchen drawer fronts, panels, doors, splashbacks and wall cladding.

Proving popular with retailers and architects thanks to its reflective qualities, the solid acrylic material creates the feeling of space, whilst offering UV protection that stops colour fading. Fitted with a choice of finger pulls or a wide variety of handles, each design can be individual to you.

Meeting the demand for the painted kitchen, Landau has two wooden Kitchen door ranges, each with their own personality.

The Brooklands Collection provides a variety of in-frame doors and accessories, whilst the Natures Choice offers a range of layon doors. Both ranges offer 23 standard door styles in 21 colours and 66 curves.

A colour matching service is also available for customers looking to create their own individual style.

Gareth Atkin, Sales and Marketing Director adds, “Landau is completely bespoke. There are no limitations in what can be produced. Any type of curve radius, convex or concave can be produced to meet personal specifications. The whole range together offers designers and retailers a wide choice of colours, styles and textures to create the perfect individual kitchen space.”

Landau creates custom sizes and curves both concave and convex to offer limitless design

Solid Oak drawer boxes available in standard sizes. Measuring 90mm or 150mm high, they suit a 450mm depth runner

Hastings from the Brooklands door range in Graphite and Pavilion Grey

Mitchell & Stanley Kitchen Design with sweeping curves and high gloss finish

For more information call 01482 440 680 or visit www.landauparapan.co.uk

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 23

TKC’s mid-range Vivo high gloss kitchen doors are available in a range of sizes and configurations with pan drawers and curved doors. Available in Ivory (pictured) White, Grey and Cashmere

W

The new Imola matt range is available in two colour options – Imola Anthracite (pictured) and Imola White – and features an on-trend matt finish

TKC’s Lucente features high gloss handleless doors with ‘J’ shaped grooves, combined with smooth and clean lines. Available in high gloss Grey (shown), White, Cream, Black, Anthracite, Pavilion and Stone

ith a product range that includes more than 40 kitchen door collections available from stock, TKC is well-positioned to offer kitchens to suit all tastes and budgets. Established in 1989, the company has worked hard to ensure that the TKC name has become synonymous with quality products, excellent value for money and first class service, and it is now widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialist suppliers of kitchen doors, accessories and components.

TKC’s kitchen door range spans a vast array of styles which includes everything from modern high-gloss slab doors through to traditional hand-painted wooden options.

Whether your customers prefer the highly contemporary, minimalist look of a handleless kitchen or the more classical feel of a Shakerstyle option, TKC has something to offer.

Affordability for customers is high on the list of the company’s priorities and TKC also has a good selection of quality mid-range kitchens available at budget prices.

In addition to kitchen doors and carcasses, TKC’s extensive product portfolio includes wirework, hinges, gas lift systems, handles, storage solutions, drawer boxes and lighting. The company operates out of 85,000 square foot premises in Manchester and provides delivery all over the UK.

For more information call 0161 336 3636 or visit www.tkcomponents.co.uk

annual guide 24 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

H3025 STPG Macassar

P

anel processing specialist, Egger has launched two new products designed to give furniture manufacturers the opportunity to reflect the continuing popularity of high gloss and the emerging trend of velvet matt surfaces at a realistic price point.

Pre-launched at the Interzum show in Cologne and available in the UK from September, Egger’s new PerfectSense Gloss and PerfectSense Matt boards provide a hardwearing surface with a revolutionary UV coating.

Egger UK’s head of décor development, Elliott Fairlie explains, “Gloss in itself is not new, but with PerfectSense we believe we have raised the bar in terms of durability and the sheer depth of the shine – which responds to the high demand from end-users. Matt is also gaining in popularity. Matt surfaces have long been associated with high value and predominantly used in premium-end furniture production.

This has made it much more desirable and the

superior quality differentiates it from other matt furniture surfaces – particularly when used as a contrast to our new high gloss product.”

Egger’s new gloss boards offer a combination of a real mirror finish with a tough, smooth and flawless surface, whilst the matt finish offers unique properties of its own, making it highly resistant to fingerprints.

Both products are offered alongside standard structures in matching colours for carcassing, to create a coordinated look. Matching edging is also available. The dimensions are 2800 x 2070mm with a thickness of 18mm.

PerfectSense Matt decors carry on the current “Glory of Grey” theme, with two cooler shades of grey included – U708 PM Light Grey and U732 PM Dust Grey – as well as two warmer grey shades, U702 PM Cashmere and U727 Stone Grey.

Besides the prevailing classic white, black is also celebrating its comeback on the

matt surface – showcasing high quality at its best. The no-fingerprint functionality can be seen particularly well on the U999 PM Black.

PerfectSense Gloss decors are based on current trends and the range will comprise a collection of popular solid colours and an exotic woodgrain.

Elliott adds, “By using a special coating process with UV technology, we believe we have elevated our products into an area of the market previously reserved for only a few high-end surfaces. We have seen many kitchen manufacturers featuring high-gloss frontals in recent times, and it’s a look that customers are continuing to adopt. With Egger’s PerfectSense Gloss you not only get the desired look, you also get a board that is strong in the fabrication process and suitable for heavieruse applications – being particularly scratchresistant and robust.”

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 25

U727 STPM Stone Grey

U702 STPM Cashmere

For more information call 01434 602 191 or visit www.egger.co.uk

annual guide 26 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

A

re you looking to create a stylish and practical kitchen or bedroom interior for your customer, using products that can’t be sourced elsewhere? Then The Cupboard Door Company is a name you’ll want to note.

Manufacturing quality cupboard doors to order, offering two in-frame styles - cock bead and square - The Cupboard Door Company’s speciality is joint-less doors and frames. Handcrafted raised and fielded panel doors, drawer fronts, curved doors and inset frame systems are all made from one piece of solid, moisture resistant MDF. Any standard lay-on door design can be manufactured to fit inside frames. All frames come with standard brass butt hinges. Colour options include satin chrome, polished chrome or pewter. A wide range of accessories is available including T & G panelling, drawer boxes, mantel surrounds and canopies.

Through substantial investment in CNC technology and clever adaptation of manufacturing techniques, even traditional Shaker-style five-piece doors - complete with frame - are made in any size up to a maximum height of 2420mm x 1200mm width. Angled doors offer precision perfect solutions for rooms with sloping ceilings, whilst fret-work mirrored wardrobe doors prove an ever popular design.

Says director, Craig Warren: “Our ingenious bespoke manufacturing processes allow us to be totally responsive to your requirements. Everything is made to order in quality high impact, moisture-resistant MDF, and can be delivered raw, primed or painted according to your specification. No joints, one piece, no cracking - this is what sets our product apart from others.”

Painted lay-on shaker kitchen in gardenia, Everest Design

New trade enquiries from kitchen and bathroom industry professionals, interior designers, architects and specifiers, please visit The Cupboard Door Company’s Trade Centre webpage.

Angled Shaker cupboard door in raw finish

Charles Hedgecock inframe kitchen

by The Cupboard Door Company, Windsor door design

For more information call 01323 899 944 or visit www.cupboarddoor.co.uk

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 27 Design: AR-TRE Fabrication: Union Material: HI-MACS® Photo credit: Tiziana Arici

D

Design Rifra Fabrication: Dform Material: HI-MACS® Alpine White Photo credit: Tiziana Arici

istributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by James Latham, HI-MACS® is now offering its entire range of products for CAD systems, Sketchup, Archicad and Revit for download from the BIMObjects Portal ensuring architects, designers and specifiers achieve future compliance with all projects.

HI MACS® solid surface offers ultimate flexibility in terms of 3D forming as well as incomparable durability for almost limitless residential and commercial applications including work tops, wet rooms, wall panelling, furniture, external wall cladding and facades.

One of the major attractions of HIMACS® is the extensive choice of colours on offer - there are almost 100 in the portfolio - enabling the widest possible scope for original design, allowing users to achieve inspirational and distinctive creations.

Steve Robinson, James Latham’s General Manager for HI-MACS® comments, “BIM is changing the way buildings are designed, built and operated both internally and externally and this will make it quicker and easier for architects and designers to incorporate HI-MACS® into their projects.”

He adds, “As requests for BIM models on tender documents continues to grow, and they become mandatory for publicly funded projects in 2016, this trend is only set to increase so we wanted to make sure we were ahead of the curve.”

BIM Objects for all HI-MACS® sheets, shapes and colours are available now for download from www.bimobject.com/ product/?manufacturer=himacs

Design Rifra Fabrication: Dform Material: HI-MACS® Alpine White Photo credit: Tiziana Arici

For more information call 0116 257 3415 or visit www.himacsuk.co.uk

annual guide 28 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

S

hower specialist, Lakes Bathrooms, continually adds choice to its collections and is expanding its range, with the introduction of single door quadrant enclosures in both its Classic and premium Coastline Collections.

The new enclosures remove the centre seam of traditional two door opening quads and therefore offer cleaner lines and simpler style. Available in seven sizes, two heights and in both 6mm and 8mm glass, they add significant choice and respond directly to consumer demand.

“Single door opening styles becoming increasingly popular, as buyers look for contemporary, sleek styles that major on the quality of the glass and minimise the visual distraction of framework,” explains Robin Craddock, managing director of Lakes Bathrooms. To reflect this trend, Lakes Bathrooms is launching these new enclosures to respond to this growing demand with a Classic 6mm version and 8mm Coastline counterpart.

“With a single, heavier door the opening movement is improved on our precisionengineered, curved quadrant enclosure,” explains Robin “The form and function are equally effortless, with high quality componentry ensuring a gliding opening action, with the enclosure safeguarded by our lifetime guarantee. We believe in offering choice, so these new enclosures join our traditional two-door versions, with quadrant and offset quadrant options in seven sizes for both Classic and Coastline Collections.”

Sizes of the new single door quadrant enclosures range from 800 x 800mm up to 1200 x 900mm and are ideally suited to corner situations where showering space can be maximised.

Semi-frameless, single door offset quadrant enclosure from the Coastline Collection

Talsi - semi-frameless with slider door from the Coastline Collection

Narva - semi-frameless enclosure with pivot door from the Coastline Collection

For more information call 01684 853 870 or visit www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk

THE LATEST MUST HAVES FOR BATHROOM RETAILERS Surely the best value premium sanitaryware range available from RAK Ceramics includes RAK’s unrivalled quality fully WRAS approved boxed and factory tested.

NEW

4 Piece Set including soft close quick release seat From £98.33 + VAT

Origin 62 New stunning RAK quality porcelain floor + wall tiles sizes:

NEW

29.8x59.8 from £10.19 per sqm 59.8x59.8 from £9.48 per sqm 79.5x79.5 from £15.75 per sqm • Rectified edges • Almost indestructible • Polished glazed finish • Four popular colours in 3 sizes

Gems tiles

• Slip resistance 11 (wet) 80 (dry)

Top quality bathroom cupboards • Adjustable glass shelves • Rigid assembled construction • Adjustable mirrored doors

NEW

• From only £37.50 per unit

Madrid

Lisbon

From the world’s largest ceramics manufacturer RAK Ceramics UK Ltd. Tel Sales or Marketing: 01730 237850 or visit us www.rakceramics.co.uk

annual guide 30 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

The simplicity of the Precision Collection’s form is right on trend with dared-down, elegantly balanced proportions

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 31 The Evolve Range, one of seven new brassware designs from Mira

The Revive Collection has been designed to complements period decors

Fluency brings together fluid beauty with a controlled geometric precision to offer a contemporary look

C

omplementing its range of showers, Mira has launched its new Aspects Collection of high-design brassware.

There are seven unique designs to choose from, each with their own distinct look. Prior to developing the collection, Mira conducted in-depth consumer research which identified the following key consumer demands and purchasing drivers: performance, innovation, design and style.

These demands have been met in a collection that works on all pressures, has integrated push button diverters, flush fitting aerators for easy cleaning; and seven distinctive designs which are complementary to the majority of bathroom shower styles likely to be encountered. The seven designs within the collection are: Honesty: Honestly maintains the purity of cubism (the style which is acknowledged by consumers as the height aspiration and modernity in the bathroom). The mirror flat faces, crisp edges and flush surfaces of the body and spout give an appearance of solidity – as if machined from a single billet of metal. The rounded corners and

flush fitted flow-regulator make for a family friendly range.

Evolve: Evolve brassware holds true to the design principles of the geometric style with a contemporary twist. Careful detail consideration and sophisticated mechanics have delivered a design that removes the usual wedge cut-out from the back of the lever and the usual bite-out from the spout for the aerator. The design is pared-down, simple and de-cluttered.

Comfort: Comfort successfully evolves a popular design style in a way that makes it a beautiful and comfortable choice. Its soft form maintains a sense of familiarity but is much more fluid and dynamic than its heavily static competitors.

Revive: The Revive range has a unique handle design which has considered touch points that feel generous between the fingers. These creates positive product differentiation when compared to the usual crosshead cylindrical handles. The body flares out towards the bottom providing a solid grounded base and narrows towards the top to give a lighter more elegant form.

Virtue: The Virtue heritage design has period features authentic to the Victorian era.

It has charming crosshead blade handles, with a smooth transition between the blades to give a comfortable and more generous feel in the hand. The buttons set within the handles are an authentic ceramic material glazed with period details (the Cheltenham typeface was designed in 1896) tha add to the sense of authenticity, time and place.

Precision: Precision delivers a new distinctive look to the brassware market.

The tall body with aerofoil cross-section gives an architectural form, but also allows the minimum footprint needed to house the cartridge and waterway. This reduces volume, while looking elegant and proud.

Fluency: Fluency features a raceway shaped control lever that appears to simply hover above spout. The lever design allows the tap to be operated with just a finger or the side of the hand, offering effortless ease of use for all.

For more information call 0844 571 5000 or visit www.mirashowers.co.uk

annual guide 32 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

P

elipal does not differentiate mid market bathroom furniture from luxury. The benefit of European bathroom design is that luxury comes as standard. Certainly, there are options for more luxurious additions such as glass roller shutters instead of standard doors, or integrated LED lighting solutions, but every range within the Pelipal collection is designed for luxury.

“In the UK, we have historically expected to pay through the nose for luxury design and have seen it as a passport to elitism,” explains Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse.

“In Germany, however, the very principle behind design is that the very best should be available to all. As such the German market caters for customers that have high expectations for both design and affordability. This is what we need to create in the UK market,” adds Wayne.

There are lessons to be learnt and retailers should understand that selling and displaying luxury bathrooms is not about rolling out the most expensive on the market.

Look for luxury brands that offer the latest in German manufacturing, unparalleled quality, all in price brackets that reach the widest audiences.

More than this, retailers should look at brand positioning and support. Pelipal, through Inhouse, provides a full UK PR and Marketing programme. Wayne adds, “We do not believe that retailers and designers need to actively sell luxury bathroom furniture; we believe that excellent designs sell themselves – they just need to be beautifully dressed and displayed and at a price that surprises.”

Pelipal has a holistic approach to bathroom design, always seeking to create the perfect bathroom space

You don’t sell mirrors and mirrored cabinets as additional elements but as just one part of a cohesive design

Pelipal’s latest lighting concepts create a space for relaxation. Think of LED lighting as the modern equivalent to the candle lit bath

For more information call 01661 842 304 or visit www.inhouseltd.co.uk

Coastline Collection Hinged Bypass Panel

Classic Collection Single Door Quadrant

Classic Collection Pivot Door and Integrated In-line Panel

Coastline Collection, Hinged Bath Screen.

A natural extension to the popular Coastline Collection of enclosures.

Five more great reasons to choose Lakes Bathrooms Lakes adds up like no other shower enclosure brand: there’s our exceptional quality at affordable prices; the 48-hour national delivery from stock; our lifetime guarantee against defects; and the support you can only expect from an independent, family-run firm.

And now, there’s no less than five new product options, developed in response to customer and stockist feedback, to improve aesthetics, offer greater choice, and help you meet the needs of even more customers.

We’d like to think Lakes is worth your investing in, because we continue to invest in making it add up to more.

01684 853870

www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk

trade@lakesbathrooms.co.uk

Coastline Collection Compartment Enclosure

annual guide 34 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

Matki-One Slider Corner enclosure in Black

Matki-One curved white shower tray

S

ince 1971 Matki Showering has been the hallmark of quality showers and a pioneer in innovative design. Made in the UK from top quality materials, Matki products are hand-assembled to achieve the unrivalled luxury and durability for which the brand is renowned.

Whether the customer wants to devote an entire room to a new luxury shower enclosure or tuck one into the most unlikely corner, Matki offers beautiful shower doors and surrounds to shower trays, solid brassware and all the latest technology.

Matki has introduced the inspiring new Matki-ONE collection of enclosures to its product offering. The range not only presents an exciting choice of configurations including a Sliding Door, Pivot opening inwards and outwards, Quintesse, Curved and Wetroom Panel, but also offers customers the chance to personalise their shower with the option of alternative frame and disc detail colours and finishes.

For the ultimate colour matching set up, the new Matki Slate Tray is available in any colour to order. The tray, modelled on a single, impressive piece of Slate is available in standard height or flat to fit seamlessly into a tiled floor. The flat version can also be ordered bespoke to the customer’s requirements.

Matki Slate shower tray in Graphite

Matki-One wetroom panel

For more information call 01454 322 888 or visit www.matki.co.uk

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 35

A

Aqualisa’s technology includes one touch controls, precision temperature control and dual outlets

Dream mixer shower with four shower/bath configurations

Lumi electric shower

qualisa is an iconic British brand.

The business has been obsessed with showering technology since 1976 when the revolutionary bi-metallic thermostatic valve was patented. British bathrooms have never been the same since.

Pioneers of the digital shower and one of Britain’s best-selling digital shower companies, Aqualisa future-proofed the shower market with this ultra-safe technology. Digital showers are fast becoming a bathroom ‘must-have’, accessible to all with one touch controls, precision temperatures, water saving and dual outlet features.

Celebrating almost forty years’ experience, Aqualisa’s latest portfolio of electric, mixer and digital showers combines the latest designer trends with quality materials and unbeatable technology. It showcases a collection of beautiful showers featuring sleek designs, unbeatable performance and intuitive functionality.

Lumi and Sassi Electric are recent additions to the range, re-defining electric showers with a design-led aesthetic including customisable light and colour along with Aqualisa functionality. Aqualisa is Which?

Best Electric Shower brand.

Infinia is the latest digital product, to be launched in October 2015. Designed

by Aqualisa Senior Design Engineer Ian Gell, this new spa-style digital shower has the thinnest control plate in the range and control dials that can be customised.

The Aqualisa product range is backed up by installer training and an exceptional customer care centre at the company’s headquarters in Westerham, Kent.

Infinia spa-style digital shower

For more information call 0800 652 3669 or visit www.aqualisa.co.uk

stop press 36 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

SALES REPS AND AGENTS Are you a winner that can succeed with the best?

InHouse Inspired Room Design, the UK agents for top quality German brands Schüller, Pelipal and Nolte Delbrück are actively seeking highly capable, experienced and driven sales reps and independent agents to build the UK, Northern and Southern Ireland business.

InHouse currently has over 400 independent retailers and represents premier German brands: • Schüller - Germany’s 3rd largest manufacturer of kitchen furniture • Pelipal - Europe’s largest producer of bathroom furniture made in Germany • Nolte Delbrück - Leading German lifestyle bedroom furniture brand

Candidates will have a bulging contact book of kitchen, bathroom and bedroom retailers and be constantly looking for new opportunities to increase sales. Experience in the field and a hard work ethic are essential.

We will be looking for evidence of demonstrable results and increases in sales during your representation.

The new Bristan Collection provides a choice of distinctive, luxurious showers, taps and accessories and promises to meet any design aspiration. The new offering includes three and five hole tap options, such as the new Flute, which features a teardrop oval shape and the Glorious five hole bath and shower mixer.

In the UK designed and engineered Collection is the sleek, chrome finished Vertico, a stylish yet affordable thermostatic shower, boasting an easy-clean silver hose and large slim-line chrome shower hose. Bristan’s Claret shower meanwhile instantly injects new life into tired bathrooms with a white accented chrome finish.

www.bristancollection.com

InHouse is one of the fastest growing agencies in the UK. If you believe you can add something extra to our talented team, we want to hear from you.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to travel to Newcastle and attend an interview with Wayne Dance, Managing Director, InHouse Inspired Room Design.

To fi nd out more, please contact: Pauline Kennedy | E: info@inhouseltd.co.uk T: +44 (0)1661 842304 | www.inhouseltd.co.uk

Ice Concrete from COMPAC is one of four new quartz colours recently launched. Inspired by America’s New York loft culture, the New York Collection offers a totally new quartz worksurface that explores an industrial and urban aesthetic which will change how we think about worksurfaces.

Silky, soft and sensuous, Ice Concrete, Beige Concrete, Dark Concrete and Beige Zement offers the opportunity to create contemporary kitchens that reflects the style and excitement of loft living in the ‘Big Apple’. The collection now offers seven urban colours that combine depth of colour and definition of grain –all hardwearing, hygienic, easy to clean and maintain.

www.compac.es • email: marketing@compac.es

QUARTZFORMS engineered stone goes one step further than natural stone.

QUARTZFORMS is the result of the most cutting-edge technological development of the exclusive Bretonstone© process. QUARTZFORMS versatility, resistance, aesthetic appearance, hygienic qualities and easy maintenance have won the trust of architects and designers worldwide. QUARTZFORMS has created a range of beautiful aesthetically appealing surfaces, which offer an equal balance between classical elegance and contemporary style, which has proven popular in the KBB market.

QUARTZFORMS is made in Germany and benefit from the scratch, heat and stain resistance that comes with every QUARTZFORMS product.

Every so often a new material comes along that lights up the industry and brings new and exciting possibilities to kitchen design and designers. NEOLITH from THESIZE now distributed in the UK by QF Distribution Ltd is one of those products. QFD will stock over 20 surface finishes in a size of 3200mm x 1500mm x 12mm to include solid colours and stimulating designs. NEOLITH is a sintered compact surface composed of three groups, which are 100 per cent natural based elements, resulting in a product with unique technical features such as highly resistant to scratches and abrasions and high temperatures.

01245 243 929 • www.qfdistribution.co.uk

01245 243 929 • www.qfdistribution.co.uk

stop press kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 37

As part of its 2015 product update, Twyford has extended its e100 ceramics range with the addition of multiple options for furniture including large and small modular side cabinets, three mirror cabinets and five vanity units which can be wall-mounted, or on chrome legs or plinths.

While priced at entry-level, the range is packed with features including a useful fold-down shelf on the mirror cabinets, internal door storage, polished silver towel hooks and lighting kits.

The water and humidity resistant furniture is now available and comes in high gloss white or a new grey ash wood finish. The furniture’s quality is backed by a two-year guarantee.

01270 879 777 • www.twyfordbathrooms.com

CeraFloor from Dallmer offers architects and interior designers a further dimension to hardwood and reconstructed stone flooring. There is a choice of acid etched or mirror polished stainless steel surfaces, which are adaptable in length from 800-1500mm. Legs are adjustable to heights between 65 and 90 mm.

Two models offer flow rates of 0.4 or 0.8 litres per second, while the outlet can be positioned horizontally or vertically for connection to the drains. Then, in use, the CeraFloor unit’s integral trap prevents odours rising while retaining dirt until it is quickly removed for cleaning.

01787 248 244 • www.dallmer.com

Balmorals has manufactured the i.Care Comfort Pack, which features a Close couple WC and a heavy duty, hygienic toilet seat delivered in one box. The WC stands 510mm high and comes with the safe and ergonomically styled i.Care seat. Manufactured from hardwearing and impact resistant plastic, the i.Care Thermoset Seat will, fit most standard WC pans. It features lateral movement buffers as standard, meaning it will be able to endure significant sideways loads if someone is transferring to a wheelchair or trying to push themselves upright. The i.Care Comfort Pack is CE compliant and fully WRAS approved, as well as tested and approved to BS EN 997:20012.

02008 349 7229 • www.balmoralslondon.co.uk

Luxe from Grupo Alvic is the result of applying the latest UV lacquer technology combined with the latest generation of materials for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, shop fitting and architectural specifications.

The Luxe collection include solid colours in gloss and matt, gloss and matt metallic, gloss woodgrains and abstract designs that are scratch and abrasion resistant.

Panelco, part of the Meyer Timber Group are the exclusive distributors of LUXE boards and is now stocking over 30 different finishes and offers a nationwide.

Ordering by 5pm guarantees next day delivery on orders of any quantity.

07785 373 118 • www.grupoalvic.com

The Showerwall waterproof wall panelling system includes five décors which answer the trends for natural marbles and stones in bathroom interiors, giving retailers a fast, easy way to create a luxury look that doesn’t need the on-going maintenance of real stone – and without the price-tag.

Showerwall reflects demand for easy-living neutrals with Natural Marble Gloss, Rustic Travertine Gloss and Bianco Stardust, and the growing trend for bolder statement stones with Breccia and Grigio Marble. The range now extends to 39 designs and is available on 48 hour lead time nationwide from a choice of distributors including IDS, Ideal Bathrooms, Q4 and Formula 1.

0845 604 7334 • www.showerwall.co.uk

The Goodwood heated towel rail from JIS Europe’s Sussex collection is suited to both top end residential and commercial applications. The Goodwood’s six arms are oval in shape, and manufactured in stainless steel. Available in central heating, dual fuel or electric only options, the open sided rails with their twin carrier pillars are intended to facilitate either left or right sided installation.

Measures 1010 mm in height by 500 mm wide, the Goodwodd benefits from a 25 year guarantee.

01444 831 200 • www.sussexrange.co.uk

stop press 38 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

The ARANGALINE range of LED mirrored cabinets extends the portfolio of leading Swiss manufacturer of mirrors and mirrored cabinets Schneider.

Schneider has responded in terms of both style and functionality. ARANGALINE mirrored cabinets feature pioneering LED technology to not only complement any contemporary bathroom scheme, but also to provide a valuable source of task lighting. The range is available in different widths from 50cm to 150cm, and is IP44 rated too.

Shown left: Arangaline 100cm width. £1,354.80 retail price, incl. VAT.

01932 872 137 • www.wschneider.com

AKW has enhanced its extensive wet room offering with a new range of formers.

TriForm, DuraForm and SureForm offer a wide selections of size and price options, providing the perfect gradient to ensure optimal drainage.

For a luxurious, five-star hotel-style experience, the TriForm combines stunning design with incredible strength and reliability whilst SureForm is affordable, strong and highly adaptable for fast installation. DuraForm is a highly affordable former that’s surprisingly lightweight, easy to handle and simple to trim to an exact size.

Each works seamlessly with all AKW tanking systems and waste kits to guarantee a highly reliable, 100% watertight wet room.

01905 823 298 • www.akw-ltd.co.uk/wetrooms

InSinkErator® offers a range of food waste disposers suited to households of any size and budget. The InSinkErator M Series is specifically designed to ensure that the sustainable management of food waste is accessible and affordable for all homes, comprising of three models that accommodates larger families to first-time buyers, with the best price, design and performance yet. An InSinkErator food waste disposer eliminates unwelcome interruptions from stale food odours, while providing a space-efficient, hassle free alternative to traditional recycling systems. With its unobtrusive, compact design and ease of installation, the InSinkErator M Series is the ideal addon sale for retro-fitting as well as new kitchen designs.

NEW MX PRODUCTS RELEASED MX Group has released not one new product but several! It has extended its range of Quick Installation electric showers, and its already impressive range of thermostatic showers, it has introduced its first ever range of taps and mixers, its first selection of electric water heaters and a range of new shower accessories. In addition it has released its brand new catalogue - essential for all those specifying or working in the bathroom sector - get your copy and find out more at www.mx-group.com!

www.mx-group.com

01923 297 880 • www.insinkerator.co.uk

THE NEW FACE OF SHOWERLUX PWS has strengthened its grip on handles with 70 new designs, in a range of styles, added to the portfolio. With almost 700 handles in stock, there is something to suit any designers’ style, be it contemporary, industrial, country or classic, at a price point for every budget.

The industry’s love of stainless steel continues to thrive with 24 new handles. On the traditional front, 17 new solid handles reflect the ongoing demand for pewter. And for those favouring the sleek polished look, 15 chrome and nickel handles have been added with designs in a mix of knob, d-handles and bar designs.

01325 505 555 • www.pws.co.uk

Ideal Bathrooms have redesigned a brand new Showerlux brochure to offer a better shopping experience. The new brochure features full page imagery, improved product feature text and full specification details.

Ideal Bathrooms, the exclusive UK National distributor of the luxury shower enclosure Showerlux brand, has continued to build its reputation for enclosures made to the highest quality and safety standards, supported by a lifetime guarantee and featuring GlassShield easy-clean coating.

All Showerlux customers benefit from a renowned customer service and next day delivery that is offered across the entire range - order FREE brochures today.

0800 634 2600 • www.showerlux.uk.com

stop press kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015 • 39

Croydex’s latest catalogue features over 160 new products including quick-fix bathroom furniture, rust-free wire ware and Flexi-Fit showers.

The new flat pack furniture uses the Click ’N’ Lock fitting system and simply clicks together in less than 20 minutes to create tough, durable vanity units without the need for drills, screws or glue. There are also new vanity units, beauty stations and energy-saving LED illuminated mirrors added to the innovative Hang ’N’ Lock range and a new collection of shower sets featuring the Flexi-Fit mounting system, allowing existing screw holes to be re-used.

01264 365 881 • www.croydex.com

CHAO from Abode.

Chao is just one of eight new ranges of chrome bathroom taps for 2015 from Abode. With a subtle, yet beautiful form, Chao is a modern classic in the making with an organic style, featuring striking curves.

The tall Chao basin mixer adds a designer-style statement to any bathroom with its sweeping design and single lever for effortless single handed control. The range is completed with wall mounted basin and bath mixer and bath shower mixer with handset.

Go online to see the complete range of bathroom taps and shower products.

01226 283 434 • www.abode.eu

Sicily adds show-stoppers The new Valais solid stainless steel tap is from Franke’s Specialist Range, with the higher specification offering premium aesthetics and top end build quality at a competitive price point. Guaranteed for five years on finish and parts, the stylish and robust monobloc Valais features a classic swan neck to suit both traditional and modern kitchens and perfectly complements stainless steel sinks. It joins the Atlas, which is also manufactured from solid stainless steel, as one of two new additions to Franke’s tap portfolio.

0161 436 6280 • www.franke.co.uk

With its deep embossing and durable PVC edging, Sicily adds show-stopping contemporary finishes to Bellissimo’s range in a practical and competitive format.

Avant-garde options such as Bronze Metal, Distressed Painted and four woven material effects join a selection of highly appealing oak woodgrains, including Dark, Old American, Grey, Natural and Bleached. There are also Wenge and woodgrain-embossed Off White to choose from.

Sicily is available in any size and suits handled or handle-free designs, to be used for whole kitchens or for accent doors to equal effect.

01772 696 959 • www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

Lecico introduces bathroom taps Deseo is a luxury brand of premium quality bespoke made to measure products sourced for the designer orientated market. Current contemporary ranges include fascias made from glass, ceramic, lacquer and veneer. All are available in any size, any finish, and a multitude of design options. The more traditional Audley Collection in-frame range consists of traditional oak styling, classic smooth painted finishes and a contemporary slab design. All are available in bespoke sizes and finishes, with a vast array of accessories, and accompanying ancillaries like bespoke sized oak dovetailed drawer boxes and handles.

01780 753 407 • www.deseoliving.com

Prado Basin Mixer

Lecico has launched a collection of bathroom taps to complement their range of ceramic products. The new versatile collection includes contract, commercial and retail ranges with modern and traditional design options.

There will be a total of 11 new ranges featuring basin and bath pillars, mono and mini mixers, bath shower mixers and deck mounted bath fillers. The choice includes lever handle, traditional and modern cross head taps, non-concussive and thermostatic options. Check out full data sheets containing dimensional drawings on the new website, which supports all of Lecico’s other products too.

01234 244 030 • www.lecico.co.uk/brassware

stop press 40 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

Adorn is a symphony of circles, cylinders and curves that has a wide diameter spout with a pencil slim lever control. Available in polished chrome, the range includes a mono basin tap with click waste, a mono bath tap, a wall mounted mono tap with a click waste and kitchen tap. For a brochure, email brochures@pegleryorkshire.co.uk

0844 243 4400 • www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

directory --APPLIANCES --

- - BATHROOMS - -

--CARCASSES --

--CARCASSES -Manufacturers of quality kitchen and bedroom carcasses • 50 Egger colours • 18mm rigid built with 18mm solid backs • Blum Antaro soft close drawers • Blum soft close hinges • Delivery throughout the UK

Tel: 0121 788 2810 sales@larkandlarks.co.uk We also manufacture made to measure Acrylic and PVC edged doors

--DOORS --

directory kitchen & bathroom journal august 2015

--CAD --

--BEDROOMS --

--DOORS --

Looking for a new Kitchen Door Supplier with the Ultimate Painted Offering?

--DOORS --

--DOORS --

As suppliers to the kitchen trade we offer any colour ultra high gloss finish as well as our offering of any colour painted wood and matt painted finishes.

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

- - KITCHENS - -

--DOORS --

- - WORKTOPS - -

--DOORS --

Kitchen and Bedroom Doors

To advertise in the classified directory call Eoin on 01502 517115

Made to Measure 7 Day Dispatch Prices from ÂŁ3.58 + VAT

01825 700164 KitchenDoorWorkshop.co.uk

- - S I N K S & TA P S - -

T H E NEW 25MM LINEAR R A NGE FR O M T MUK DOME Sample price: 1200 x 800 RRP. Tray £157.50 / Waste £20.00 / Total £177.50 (ex VAT)

GOOD

SYMMETRY LINEAR ▶ 25mm high quality stone resin ▶ High flow 90mm dome waste unit ▶ Advanced design technology

▶ Traditional shower tray styling ▶ Tested to 33 litres per minute ▶ Minimal threshold entry

DOME

SYMMETRY

▶ 25mm high quality stone resin ▶ Dedicated high flow waste unit & unique flush fitting stainless steel waste grid ▶ Advanced design technology incorporating hidden water capture

▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

A genuine wet room alternative Tested to 33 litres per minute Fitted flush for level threshold entry Suitable for wheelchair access

BETTER

Sample price: 1200 x 800 RRP. Tray - inc waste & stainless steel grid £224.20 (ex VAT)

LINEAR

▶ 25mm high quality stone resin ▶ Dedicated high flow waste unit & unique flush fitting stainless steel waste grid ▶ A genuine wet room alternative ▶ Advanced design technology including micro water flow management & hidden water capture ▶ Tested to 33 litres per minute ▶ Fitted flush for level threshold entry ▶ Suitable for wheelchair access

0 1 7 08 804 993

BEST

DOME SYMMETRY Sample price: 1200 x 800 RRP. Tray - inc waste & stainless steel grid £257.83 (ex VAT)

www.tmuk.net