K&BJ Aug 2016

august 2016

Annual Buyer’s Guide Featuring Sinks and Taps, Appliances, Kitchen Doors, Solid Surfaces, Showers, Enclosures and much more…

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August 2016

Cover Shower enclosure specialist, Lakes Bathrooms, has launched PureVueHD, an optically superior, low-iron glass that appears entirely clear. This new high quality glass is being offered as standard on shower enclosures, doors and bath screens in both its Classic and Coastline Collection, so no incremental charge will be made for this ultra-clear look. See more on p29.

01684 853 870 • www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk 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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Annual Buyer’s Guide 3. Franke 4. Multiwood 6. Caple 7. BA Components 8. Sylmar 9. Schüller 10. British Ceramic Tiles 12. Marpatt 13. Caesarstone 14. Blanco 15. Landau 16. Hills Panel Products 18. TKC 19. Reginox 20. Egger 22. Astracast 23. BA Clic Box

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Annual Buyer’s Guide 2016

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Frames by Franke is a contemporary new range of 36 sinks, taps, hoods, hobs and ovens that are ultra-functional and ultra-streamlined in design.

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Frames transitions elegantly into the background by night

Pictured are two Frames multifunction rotary control ovens in black glass.

he 36-strong Frames by Franke collection of ovens, hobs, hoods, sinks and taps boasts a premium specification, minimalist design and innovative technology. Ultra-streamlined and ultra-functional, Frames provides a complete and unique kitchen system with a sophisticated edge.

What sets Frames apart is that all products have the same design style and footprint to achieve exceptionally streamlined aesthetics and a co-ordinated design look throughout the kitchen, with the assurance of maximum performance.

Frames by Franke is a total concept that is designed to transition the kitchen effortlessly through day and night for cooking, dining, entertaining and relaxing, turning the kitchen into an extension of the living space, rather than simply a work area.

By day, the products take centre stage offering maximum performance, while at night their sleek design means they blend elegantly into the background.

Ergonomically, all products are designed to work together seamlessly to optimise the workflow around the kitchen.

Hobs and sinks sit flush in the worksurface in a slim and elegant stainless steel frame, while the hoods and ovens mirror the same understated elegance with chic glass and stainless steel features.

A choice of champagne or black glass, full colour touchscreens, intuitive slider controls, as well as automatic hob and hood activation are just some of the finer details of this refined collection.

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

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The Haddington range in bespoke Twilight gloss and bespoke Granite matt

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amily-run door and accessory supplier Multiwood, was founded in 1987. Fast approaching its third decade in the industry, the Bury-based business has established long-standing relationships with world-class manufacturers in Europe. This has resulted in the very best products and materials being sourced and supplied to its customers.

The company’s central focus has always been its customers and how best to service their needs. Offering a wide range of choice and flexibility, Multiwood has launched five

new door ranges over the last 12 months and a wealth of additions to it’s existing designs and in-house, bespoke painting options.

Welford and Haddington – two of the company’s most popular ranges – have been extended to include 16 bespoke gloss colours. Sourced directly from Italy, Gloss has a lead-time of 25-days, whilst bespoke Matt options are painted in-house and can be with you in just 15 days.

Currently underway is a 20,000sq ft expansion of the warehouse. This investment will enable Multiwood to hold more stock

and offer a broader product portfolio. New delivery options are available, including multiple deliveries per week, thanks to on-going investment in the company’s fleet. The First Impressions brand is another major investment point for Multiwood. The new consumer website, which was recently launched, has been designed to drive footfall to retailers that display Multiwood products.

Recognising the greater demand for branded products, Multiwood is also offering its customers the opportunity to become First Impressions retailers.

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Farringdon Beaded in Porcelain and Farringdon Shaker in Graphite

The Welford range in a Graphite finish

Dovetail draws and dividers

Torberry White and Light Grey

For more information please visit www.multiwood.co.uk, email sales@multiwood.co.uk or call 0161 767 9044

annual guide 6 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2016 Caple’s bank of appliances includes the CM209 microwave, the CM471 coffee machine and C2160 ovens

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aple focuses on its retailers to ensure it gives them exactly what they want, along with all the tools to enable them to do their jobs effectively. Supplying its retailers with appliances where functionality, style, quality and value for money are all key, appliances are delivered quickly and efficiently.

Caple works with its customers to make retailers lives easier and offers a delivery and installation service. Working in conjunction with a retailer’s kitchen fitter, Caple’s installation team, who understand the requirements of each of their products, delivers appliances directly to the consumer’s home and ensures they are fitted quickly and correctly.

Caple focuses on how a product performs and its innovative features to provide retailers with more choice in terms of design and functionality. With more than 200 appliances to choose from, its portfolio includes everything from fridge-freezers with three temperature zones, where the user can turn off each zone independently, to touch control, stainless steel cooker hoods. Caple ensures its retailers can make an acceptable margin, which is why at Caple, its primary sales are through the kitchen retailer.

The CR700 Ceramica island hood is the only cooker hood in the UK to have a ceramic body, which has been made by hand

For more information please visit www.caple.co.uk or call 0117 938 1900

The new CR9111 single cavity range features a rotisserie cooking function

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The new Valore range, pictured in Coco Bolo and Mussel, oozes the modern rustic feel and blends an industrial feel with slim line brushed copper handles.

The Pronto Rothwell Supermatt Cashmere, Rothwell Supermatt Dust Grey & Malton Stone Elm combines modern and rustic design. Pronto is in stock and dispatched within 48 hours.

The Zurfiz Driftwood Light Grey teamed with Supermatt Light Grey gives the feel of rural meets contemporary.

Zurfiz is manufactured and dispatched within 7 days.

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ost people fall into two brackets when it comes to buying a kitchen; a traditionalist or a modernist. It’s really a matter of personal taste that your customer will opt for but what if we told you that they could now have the best of both? The latest kitchen trend that is taking the industry by storm is giving you just that; traditional and modern; Meet Modern Rustic.

For those who love the outdoors, wood grains bring warmth and an earthly feel inside and for those who love sleek lines and clean living, this modern twist caters for all.

In order to achieve this trend you need to get the balance right between the rustic elements and the luxe. Collaborating sophisticated worktops with woodgrain doors or having a feature woodgrain island against supermatt wall cabinets with a modern handle is the game changer in the kitchen industry for the next few years.

For more information please visit www.byba.co.uk or Twitter page @bacomponents

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t has been three years since British manufacturer, Sylmar Technology launched its minerva® range of solid surface worktops in the UK but, with the introduction of four new décors, the handfinished collection has never been more relevant to kitchen and bathroom design.

Each new décor has been created in the company’s Derbyshire-based premises, to complement current door designs and décor trends. The non-porous material, which can also be used as part of an integrated sink design, complementary splashbacks, upstands, plinths, hot rods or chopping boards, replicates the look and feel of natural stone without the impractical downsides.

Working alongside its distribution partners to launch the new finishes, Caramel Crunch, Copper Fleck, Grey Crystal and Sparkling White, have been designed to work in both contemporary and traditional settings and incorporate the on-going use of metallic effects, greys and exotic woods in the kitchen and bathroom industry.

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.

Sylmar Technology supports the retailer with A4 brochures, printed colour swatches, countertop sample displays, POS materials and a dedicated website.

minerva® Caramel Crunch offers warming shades of buttery caramel syrup blended with coffee, milk and ice

minerva® Copper Fleck features a creamy white base. Copper Fleck balances particulates of grey and mid-brown alongside shiny elements of copper and mother of pearl

minerva® Grey Crystal uses a spectrum of flecks combined with crystal-like particulates to create a stunning décor

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

minerva® Sparkling White brings together the ever popular white with the emerging trend for metallic

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I Schüller’s Rocca range in natural look woodgrain adds texture and contrasts with strong dark colours to clearly define the structure of the cabinetry

The Finca range is part of Schüller’s comprehensive Country collection, combining sought after German design and quality, with a traditional style kitchen perfect for the country estate.

t is said age is just a number, but when you have achieved as much as Schüller has in 50 years, it’s time to celebrate. That’s exactly what 5,000 guests did at Schüller’s Herrieden HQ in June to celebrate not just Schüller’s Golden anniversary, but their phenomenal achievements as a leading global exporter of kitchens.

The success story began in 1966 when Otto Schüller founded Schüller Möbelwerk KG. Following the first buffet kitchen, built-in kitchens began to be manufactured in 1971.

Today, Schüller employs over 1,400 people and remains a family owned and run business.

Founder Otto and Stella Schüller are active board members, alongside three family members. Otto’s son Markus Schüller is Managing Director, with Directors Max Heller and Manfred Niederaurer. Their unequivocal commitment to delivering extraordinary quality and impeccable customer service has resulted in a company that customers trust and respect.

For the UK, the story began in 2003, when InHouse became Schüller’s UK agent.

In just 13 years, InHouse has helped make Schüller one of the UK’s most recognisable brands, with an impressive network of over 220 independent retailers. Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse, spoke at the celebrations saying, “The success of the UK is not down to an individual. It’s being part of a team that looks after our 220 Schüller retailers. Schüller is a fantastic company to be a part of, and their 50th anniversary is a great occasion to celebrate the role that we have all played in making the company such a success.”

At KBB 2016, InHouse announced its vision for independent retailers. To have the strength of a global brand that is instantly recognisable, highly respected and soughtafter by consumers, together with the autonomy to continue in building their own local reputation.

Available in a choice of six neutral colours and additional indigo blue and lava black, Gala creates the ultimate opportunity for dramatic design.

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

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The Haddington range in Twilight gloss and Graphite matt

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ritish Ceramic Tile is one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic and glass tiles in the UK, with a longstanding British heritage.

With a state of the art factory situated on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon and multi-million pound investment in its manufacturing plant over the past decade, design and innovation is at the heart of BCT. It’s extensive product range covers ceramic, porcelain, glass and natural stone tiles, and offers diverse range options across wall, floor and multi-use solutions.

Most recently, it has launched its first ever, dedicated kitchen tile collection. Offering

four distinct ranges (Impression, Character, Simplicity and Impact), the new collection provides retailers with a versatile selection of floor and wall tiles.

This carefully chosen range of tiles has been designed to support retailers with add on sales, offering consumers the full kitchen package, and brings together a wide range of floor and wall tiles to cater for all consumer tastes, whether traditional or contemporary. Featuring existing products from the British Ceramic Tile Portfolio, the collection also includes a number of thoughtfully selected new designs including toned down marble, individual multi-use Hex tiles, faux brick-effects and metallic brick tiles with an industrial feel.

The Kitchen Collection aims to help retailers offer the full package to their customers and become a one-stop-shop

during the kitchen buying process. The collection will be supported with a full suite of merchandising solutions including a flexible display unit that will fit neatly into kitchen cupboards or drawers for easy storage. Retailers can display ranges that suit their customers and style of kitchen designs.

A new lifestyle brochure is also available which can be customised with the retailer’s own logo and details.

1. 175x202mm multi-use Laurel Hex Carrara marble effect porcelain tile 2. Part of the new Laura Ashley collection is Wicker floor in charcoal (331x331mm) and charcoal Artisan tile 3. Paragon rustic tile in 298x498mm 4. Parian 148x148mm multi-use porcelain tiles in four different décor patterns with matching plain tiles

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For further details visit www.britishceramictile.com or telephone 01626 831 391

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The new Ashbury design is pictured in Light Grey, partnered with carbon slab doors. This adaptable model looks equally attractive with gentle curved doors and pilasters

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s a family owned and run supplier of kitchen cabinet doors and accessories to the kitchen industry, Marpatt has spent over 30 years building its reputation as a market-leading KBB manufacturer. Distributing kitchen cabinet doors throughout the UK, it has been at the forefront of product innovation thanks to its appetite for new and innovative design ideas and market shifts. To date, the Leicesterbased company boasts an 80,000sqft purpose built showroom and distribution centre, in-house painting and finishing facilities and a state-of-the-art colour matching service.

Marpatt’s latest development is the launch of its new Foundation range, an entry level, painted door range that is priced to sell. Consisting of three existing door models and two new models - Monarch Smooth and Ashbury – the range is available in five popular colours - Porcelain, Alabaster, Mussel, Cashmere and Light Grey - that can be matched to Egger board colours. A full range of accessories is also available, including sized panels, block pilasters and an overmantel.

For promotional purposes, sample packs and a Foundation mini-brochure are available.

The Monarch Smooth 5-piece timber door features a totally smooth finish. Pictured in Cashmere

For more information please visit www.marpatt.co.uk or call 0116 2743943

Finished in porcelain, the Monarch Oak Porcelain features a bevelled profile. Pictured with contrasting deep ocean oak grained slab doors

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istributed in the UK by C.R. Laurence, Caesarstone is a beautifully engineered quartz stone, ideal for virtually any interior surface including kitchen worktops and bathroom countertops.

Practical, durable and attractive, Caesarstone has many advantages over natural stone, due to its superior strength and quality. Made up of 93% quartz, Caesarstone retains the natural, tactile qualities of stone in a surface that is highly durable and very easy to care for. Caesarstone has four times the flexural strength of granite and twice as much impact resistance, while being non-porous, scratch and stain resistant. Caesarstone’s quartz surfaces never need sealing and require minimal maintenance to keep them looking as good as new, with the hard, non-penetrable surface making cleaning simple.

With 34 colours available, Caesarstone offers the widest range of designed quartz surfaces, with the finest texture options available. Continual research and development ensures that the brand always offers cutting-edge colours and designs that influence trends and inspire creative yet practical applications.

At the core of the Caesarstone portfolio is the Classico collection, featuring a sleek, modern aesthetic which is ideal for the kitchen and bathroom. The latest addition to the collection is the Supernatural range, inspired by nature, with surfaces that have the look of natural stone in earthy tones and a rich texturelike appearance that emulates the appearance of marble.

Available in a range of thicknesses to suit individual requirements, Caesarstone surfaces are guaranteed for 15 years.

With the appearance of natural Calacatta marble, Calacatta Nuvo features cascading grey veins on a white opaque base

Non-porous and highly durable, the Statuario Nuvo work surface is available in two thicknesses of 20mm or 30mm and in standard slabs of 3040mm x 1400mm

Caesarstone’s nonporous nature makes it resistant to water, and therefore to mould, mildew and bacteria

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

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BLANCO’s Subline 500-IF SteelFrame sink is available in anthracite and white

The new sink design is made from a mix of stainless steel and Silgranit®

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uality has been key to BLANCO ever since the company was established in Germany way back in 1925. Started by Heinrich Blanc, the business was founded on the principle of offering its customers the best in terms of design, function and innovation. Whilst the products may have changed considerably in response to changing times and needs, its commitment to quality and service remains as firm as ever.

Today, the company’s portfolio is brimming with new innovations. The new Subline 500-IF SteelFrame sink is an innovative material mix of stainless steel and Silgranit®. The sink is made from Silgranit® PuraDur®, while the extra-flat, modern stainless steel frame is what makes this sink set-up truly different.

Thanks to this IF rim, the Subline SteelFrame sink can be installed from above the counter. However, inset installation in stone or glass is possible with the 1mm edge of the sink sitting flat on the worktop creating a modern flush-mounted look.

Silgranit® PuraDur® is a winning combination of beauty, functionality and individuality for the modern kitchen and is extremely durable and easy-to-clean. Rub in hard stains like curry paste and beetroot juice and watch as the stains disappear with just a gentle rub of a cloth.

Silgranit® PuraDur® is extremely durable and easy-to-clean

For more information please visit www.blanco.co.uk or call 01923 635 200

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Grey and White Parapan Kitchen

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White Parapan and Zebrato Grigio V-Line Kitchen

t Landau, the team has the knowledge and expertise to offer a fully bespoke service. Kitchen doors, drawers and accessories can be manufactured to cater for all modern and traditional styles and specialise in everything from special radii curves, different handle profiles, unique door designs and special veneers to unlimited colours and different finishes.

The Brooklands and Natures Choice door collections offer a mix of traditional and contemporary styles, available in a wide range of colours and standard or bespoke sizes. To complement the ranges, Drawer boxes and Cutlery trays are available. Constructed using traditional dovetail joints, the drawer boxes are available in 90mm or 150mm high as standard or bespoke sizes are available.

High gloss solid acrylic Parapan is extremely workable and can be thermoformed into concave and convex curves. Durable and moisture-resistant, it is especially suitable for kitchens and bathrooms. Available in a variety of colours and 18mm or 4mm thick panels and doors are perfect for all vertical applications. Not only stylish and contemporary in appearance, Parapan is also hard-wearing and easy to maintain. Mix with Landau’s V-line exotic veneer range to create an über modern kitchen design.

Landau can be found on the RIBA Product Selector and RIBA CPD programme.

Brooklands kitchen by Laurence Fox at Jota Kitchens

For more information please visit www.landauparapan.co.uk, email sales@landau.uk.com or call 01482 440 680

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Above: Recycled Gemstone Worktops The Wilsonart Gemstone worktop is made from 85% recycled material. As hard as quartz and as beautiful as granite, it’s highly durable.

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hen it comes to trying to locate a supplier that houses almost any product for a full kitchen or bedroom design and installation, Hill’s Panel Products (HPP), distributor and manufacturer of Board, Doors and Fittings for the KBB industry have the answer.

With over 5,000 products available from its extensive 200,000 sq ft headquarters in Oldham, and distribution networks spanning the UK, tradesmen have access to the latest innovations, most reliable and well-loved products, and additional fixtures and fittings which are often difficult to gain from one specific source.

A core part of HPP’s business is the supply of stock and bespoke doors for kitchen and bedroom applications. With thousands of possible décors, styles and finishes available, it’s got products that can suit any requirement the market has to throw at them, with a

huge range of Avanti stock doors for quick turn around next day delivery projects, vinyl wrapped and PVC edged doors which can be made to measure and delivered on site with matching carcasses, plinths, end panels, as well as the superb range of Glide Sliding Door for bedroom applications.

HPP have also recently re-launched and expanded its range of worktops, which now feature some of the latest innovations in worktop engineering, offering everything from Gemstone recycled worktops and real oak, right through to highly textured realistic laminated worktops from leading manufacturer, Egger.

Ordering couldn’t be easier either, thanks to the company’s intuitive and easy to use online ordering system, which allows for precise bespoke measurements and specifications to be entered and processed within seconds.

1. Glide Doors HPP’s sliding door range, Glide, is manufactured using a high quality aluminium track system and is highly customisable 2. Aspects PVC Edged Doors The Aspects PVC Edged Doors range gives customers access to over 100 décors in four carefully created tiers 3. Worktops HPP offer the entire range of Egger worktops which offer the next generation of finishes that are virtually indistinguishable from solid wood, but with all the hardwearing, hygienic and easy to care for benefits of laminate 4. Aspire Vinyl Wrapped Doors The Aspire vinyl wrapped doors collection gives customers access to a stunning range of doors that offer both traditional and contemporary styles 5. Avanti Stock Doors The Avanti Stock Doors Collection has become a very popular product thanks to the product offering thicker than standard boards, a wide array of sizes, décors, styles and finishes

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For more information please visit www.hpponline.co.uk or call 0161 628 6100

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ounded in 1989, TKC is one of the UK’s leading specialist suppliers of doors, accessories and components to the kitchen and bedroom industry. TKC’s name is synonymous with quality products, first class service and excellent value for money.

The pre-fitted cam and dowel design on TKC’s new ‘Quickcab’ cabinets means that a standard 12-unit kitchen can be assembled in 25 minutes, giving installers an estimated time saving of up to 75%.

Quickcab cabinets come with TKC’s standard specification of an 18mm board and 18mm solid back panel on the base unit, and can be assembled in two minutes due to their innovative design, compared with 7½ to ten minutes for a standard flat-pack cabinet.

The Quickcab cabinets are available in stone grey, designed to coordinate with TKC’s six grey and anthracite kitchen doors to reflect the trend for these neutral tones in interiors, which shows no signs of slowing.

Says Neil Taggart, Marketing Manager at TKC: “Our innovative new Quickcab cabinets are effectively the ‘missing link’ between flat pack and rigid cabinets, using the cam and dowel construction trusted by fitters. Anything that saves fitters and retailers time without compromising on quality is a great benefit, so we are confident that this product will prove a popular choice as a quality, time-saving and value for money cabinet option.”

Quickcab cabinets are now on display in the newly-refurbished trade-only showroom at TKC’s Denton headquarters, to demonstrate how quick and easy they are to assemble.

A new, four-page brochure is available now which includes the technical specification and pricing of the cabinets.

A short video showing the speed and simplicity of assembly is available to view by visiting the TKC website www.tkcomponents.co.uk

TKC’s new time-saving Quickcab cabinets are available in stone grey, designed to coordinate with TKC’s six grey and anthracite kitchen doors

Two minute assembly – the pre-fitted cam and dowel design on TKC’s new ‘Quickcab’ cabinets means that they can be assembled in just two minutes

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

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

2016 is proving to be an exciting year so far, with Reginox leading the market through the launch of its RegiColor collection, a unique range of coloured stainless steel sinks that has been introduced following many years of research and development in Holland. Available from stock in three colours, RegiColor sinks can be produced to any bespoke colour on request, meaning the opportunities are limitless.

Reginox has also massively extended its RegiGranite range this year and now has one of the UK’s largest and most comprehensive offers of quality granite sinks available. With further stainless steel and ceramic sinks, as well as a new tap collection, scheduled for launch before the end of this year, there is plenty more in the pipeline for 2016.

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1. The RegiColor collection of coloured stainless steel sinks offers all the benefits of steel, such as longevity, ease of maintenance and slimline profile, combined with colour and a high-end sleek appearance 2. The Niagara sink is specifically designed to help reduce water consumption. A lower level allows small items to be washed without excessive use of water, whilst a high level enables larger items to be easily cleaned 3. The new Sirex granite sink, part of the RegiGranite range, is complemented by a brushed steel drainer plate and electronic waste system 4. The new RD range of waste disposal units is available in five models, all of which are designed to quietly grind and flush away food waste

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

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H1180 ST37 Natural Halifax Oak W1200 ST9 Porcelain

H1181 ST37 Tobacco Halifax Oak

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GGER is one of the leading manufacturers of wood-based panels in Europe. With a solid reputation based on predicting interior trends and market movement, the company has been at the forefront of product innovation for over 60 years.

It’s recent multi-million investment in new product lines in the UK and Europe and the use of computer-controlled printing plates, has seen Egger’s latest décors come to life.

The carefully curated Feelwood collection offers 10 authentic, deeply textured finishes that boasts deep knots, cracks and sawcuts.

EGGER believes that bringing the ten premium MFC décors together with perfectlymatching laminates and ABS edging in one collection will make it easier for designers

and specifiers. EGGER’s head of décor development Elliott Fairlie explains, “Whether it’s an on-trend kitchen, a hotel bedroom or an office interior, demand for something that looks and feels like real wood continues to grow. But the advantage our products have, apart from price, is that you get surfaces that are durable, sustainable, maintenancefree and offer colour continuity now and in the future.”

EGGER is the first wood panel manufacturer to offer synchronised pore – where the textured finish aligns with the grain itself – across all of its boards. The Feelwood collection includes hardwearing laminates, ABS end-grain edging and sleek compact laminates as well as melaminefaced chipboard.

Feelwood is available in ten décors, some brand new introductions and others a fresh take on popular classics – including H1180 ST37 Natural Halifax Oak, H1181 ST37 Tobacco Halifax Oak and H3342 ST28 Sepia Gladstone Oak. But common to them all is the authenticity theme – reflected in EGGER’s advertising strapline for the new range: “What if I told you this wasn’t real timber….”

Available double-sided with both surfaces deeply textured, the Feelwood Elegance ST27 and Feelwood Nature ST28 décors also have a single-sided option with a non-synchronised reverse for where a lower cost product is required.

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H3325 ST28 Tobacco Gladstone Oak

H3309 ST28 Sand Gladstone Oak

H1181 ST37 Tobacco Halifax Oak

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

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The Companion sink comes with a range of specifically designed accessories, including shallow drainer, deep drainer and an ice bucket with further accessories due to be available separately later in the year.

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itchen sink, tap and bath specialist Astracast was established over 30 years ago, in 1984 and were the first company to manufacture coloured granite sinks. Manufacturing granite sinks and acrylic baths at their head office in Bradford, the team believes in manufacturing British products wherever possible.

2016 has been a busy year for the manufacturer and it hasn’t finished yet. January saw the launch of a new range of granite undercount sinks and a comprehensive new range of food waste disposers, followed by the Companion sink in June. July welcomed the Sigma granite sink along with a new Concrete grey colour which will be available across many sinks in its granite range.

In August, Astracast will launch a brand new tap range. A few old favourites play a part but there are 14 new Italian designed and manufactured taps. A standalone tap brochure will also be released to support the launch and will contain everything you need to know about the full range.

In September a new Minimalist stainless steel sink will be launched in the UK. Its sleek design will complement contemporary kitchens in any home, from the busy family hub to the open plan apartment.

But the new developments won’t stop there, as the team continue to host a range of new launches for 2017.

The Quantum professional tap is available in a chrome and black finish or a brushed and black finish (pictured).

The Sigma granite sink offers a unique sloping drainer and comes with a specially designed tap platform ensuring that you get that perfect fit should you wish to mount your tap on the sink.

With its sleek low profile edges and the simplistic design the new steel Minimalist sink, is a perfect fit for the design conscious.

For more information please visit www.astracast.com/uk or call 01274 654 700

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fter detailed negotiations, BA Components has finalised the acquisition of ‘Uniclic® for furniture technology’. BA Components has signed a license agreement for the ‘Uniclic® for furniture technology’, along with the ongoing and future production of all Clic components and ClicBox to existing Unilin customers that are based in the UK and Ireland. This has resulted in a brand new company, BA Clic Components, which will focus its attentions on the revolutionary 100% tool-less kitchen cabinet system.

The new company, which will operate out of newly purchased factory premises in Rotherham South Yorkshire, will now be responsible for the total sales, promotion and marketing activities of Clic Components and ClicBox and will actively promote the product range through current and new distributors and stockists. A dedicated workforce has also been established and the very latest production equipment installed and commissioned to progress the ClicBox brand.

To kick things off, BA Clic Components has launched ‘Join the Kitchen Cabinet Revolution’ with BA ClicBox and they are confident that this modern concept and truly innovative product range will appeal to many markets; merchant groups, kitchen fitters, dealers, builders and prove to be a revolution in the kitchen manufacturing and construction industry.

The innovative 100% tool-less kitchen cabinet system allows furniture panels to be clicked together and fixed at an angle of 90 degrees without the need for screws or tools – significantly reducing the time and skill needed to build a cabinet.

The groundbreaking system provides more strength and more stability than is possible with a standard cabinet because, instead of two or three fixing points, the entire edge of each panel creates an invisible locking joint

For more information please visit www.baclicbox.com or call 07738 904 127

Keep an eye out for the BA Clic Components fleet out on the road now

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or over 18 years, Sycamore Lighting has been at the forefront of lighting innovation. Established in 1998, its dedication to quality has resulted in sustained growth by offering a diverse range of lighting and the very latest in lighting technologies. Major investment in new technology, personnel and state-of-the-art testing and training facilities have enabled the Leeds-based company to cross over into different market sectors, whilst still retaining its reputation as a major supplier of lighting and lighting control systems to the Kitchen Bedroom and Bathroom trade throughout the UK and Europe.

Sycamore Lighting is dedicated to new product development and continually source products that feature the very latest in LED technology. The most recent addition is the collection of Tunable white LED systems for the kitchen, such as the new LED back panel.

The range also includes LED illuminated upstands in various sizes, LED flexible strip, ceiling lights and linear LED strip. Users can choose their desired colour temperature from 3000k through to 6000k, using a handheld remote control or via a smartphone or tablet using a free downloadable app.

New tunable white illuminated integrated LED Panels

Tunable White Linear LED Strips and upstands

Tunable White LED Ceiling lights

High output LED strip

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

MYSON

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THE UK’S ONLY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER FOR HEAT EMITTERS As part of Europe’s leading supplier and manufacturer of heat emitters, MYSON is the only place in the UK where you can get a complete range of products and services for commercial and domestic applications.

Towel Warmers

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KICKSPACE® THE SPACE SAVING SOLUTION FROM MYSON KICKSPACE® plinth heaters fit neatly under kitchen units leaving you more space for appliances and worktops and provide complete design freedom.

Available in a choice of models, with a range of accessories and a selection of grille cover finishes, there is a KICKSPACE® to suit any kitchen.

• Hydronic • Electric • Low Voltage (for areas of high humidity) • Duo (combines electric and hydronic)

www.myson.co.uk or call 0845 402 3434 For more details visit

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stablished more than 250 years ago, James Latham has a highly experienced and dedicated HI-MACS® specification team with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the product.

Distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by James Latham, HI-MACS® solid surface stands out in every kitchen and bathroom project for its elegance, functionality, technology and creative flexibility, inspiring interior designers and giving them the freedom to create distinctive designs that define spaces.

The wide range of colours, its translucency, its thermoforming properties, its hard wearing nature, the ease with which it can be manipulated and cut and its uniformity, are all features that allow this acrylic solid surface to be worked like wood, making it the ideal material for hospitality, commercial or residential specifications.

With its unrivalled, non-degenerative, 15-year warranty* - the longest of any solid surface manufacturer on the market - HI-MACS®, which is made by global manufacturing giant LG Hausys, is essential for meeting the needs of functionality and design in any kitchen or bathroom application.

As well as the warm feeling to the touch which is characteristic of HI-MACS®, this fantastic material also boasts excellent hygienic properties, perfect for kitchens and bathrooms where cleanliness is paramount.

Thanks to its non-porous surface, HI-MACS® does not absorb moisture, plus, in addition to being waterproof, it is also extraordinarily effective at repelling stains, making it easy to clean and maintain. Furthermore, it is resistant to scratches and wear.

Further advantages of specifying HIMACS® include the vast choice of colours - there are more than 80 in the portfolio and HI-MACS® is supplied in thicknesses of 12mm, 9mm and 6mm. In addition, the range also includes 20 designs of sinks – available in over 60 colours.

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Design: Matthias Werlen Architektur ag, Zeiter+ Berchtold ag Material: HI-MACS® Photo credit: Thomas Andenmatten

*Every HI-MACS® product (except external facades and combine stainless steel base sinks) has a warranty of 15-years when the fabrication and installation is done by a HI-MACS® Quality Club Member.

For more please visit www.himacsuk.co.uk or call 0113 387 0857

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he Essential Bathrooms collection, exclusively from Ideal Bathrooms, has been developed to give retailers a product range that allows them to compete against the challenge of DIY multiples and internet traders.

Continually reviewed to reflect the precise and changing demands of the consumer, the latest addition is a bathroom furniture offering.

Nevada is the entry-level range for the cost conscious customer, with clean lines accentuating its chunky shaping and distinctive square edges. The range offers floor and wall mounted drawer and cupboard units plus a back-to-wall unit. It is available in cashmere, grey or white and in a variety of widths.

Hampshire is for those seeking a traditional look with its classical design and feature door detailing. It comes in a Mussel Ash or Stone Grey colour to perfectly complement the period style.

The Vermont has a contemporary feel with smooth, curvaceous lines and rounded edges adding a touch of luxury to any bathroom.

Vermont is available in light or dark grey and comes with a choice of wall or floor mounted units in multiple sizes, and a back-to-wall unit.

All offer matching bath panels and mirrors to complete the look and have luxury features throughout including ceramic basins, solid cast iron handles, soft close drawers or doors and come supplied fully assembled.

Essential Bathrooms offer seven suites, totally in tune with current market trends. The latest newcomer is the mid-market priced Ivy suite featuring soft, square shaping to the basins and pans for a stunning, contemporary style. The new Ivy suite also has a comfort height option, ideally suited for the tall, elderly or those with limited mobility.

Essential Hampshire furniture

Essential Vermont furniture

Essential Mayfair bath

Essential Ivy suite

For more information please visit www.essentialfromideal.com

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f you’ve ever noticed that your shower enclosure glass has a green hue, then this is a bathroom transformation that you’ll love: To celebrate the launch of PureVueHD high quality, optically superior, low-iron glass, UK-based Lakes Bathrooms has introduced ultra-clear glass as standard on shower enclosures, doors and bath screens in both its Classic and Coastline Collection.

PureVueHD has minimal iron content, so the glass appears clear, rather than green.

This is because very high transmission levels, of around 90 per cent, enable as much light as possible to pass through PureVueHD glass, making the bathroom appear lighter and brighter. Whereas with standard glass the iron content reduces light transmission, which creates the green tinge that tints everything viewed through it.

This dramatically clearer glass allows your bathroom’s colour palette to be viewed with untainted accuracy: Colours, sharpness and enhanced clarity are the difference that PureVueHD makes in the bathroom, just as high definition TV brings pure and vivid quality to your living room.

Whilst low-iron glass can cost as much as a 50 per cent more, Lakes Bathrooms is supplying it as standard; without adding to its prices and is now part of most of its products. Adding to the clarity, Lakes Bathrooms treats both sides of it Classic and Coastline products with stay-clean AllClear® coating as standard, to maximise the clear PureVueHD advantage.

The blissful Rhodes showering sanctuary is now clear

Walk into a clearer enclosure with the Classic Collection

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

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itrA’s rich heritage can be traced back to 1909, when renowned Turkish pharmacist, Süleyman Ferit Eczacıbas,ı began producing bathing and cologne products. Within a few years, the Eczacibas,i vision had grown further still, and with the establishment of Turkey’s first ceramic sanitaryware factory in 1958, VitrA was born. Today, Vitra supplies millions of pieces of ceramic sanitaryware from 15 of its manufacturing facilities and boasts a powerful distribution network and exports to over 75 countries on five continents.

Recently, the company has unveiled its advanced WC which combines the functionality of a toilet and cleaning properties of a bidet whilst offering an impressive WC design and increased comfort; V-care.

The V-care WC quite simply provides the optimum cleaning experience from the comfort and convenience of a WC. The hightech WC is available in two variations; the premium Comfort option or the entry level Essential option.

The high-tech WC features a special self-cleaning nozzle which offers the user numerous personalised washing options controlled via a remote. The user can adjust the intensity, temperature and direction of the water, and front and rear washing is available. Those with a V-care Comfort model can select a drying function, which can also be adjusted to a temperature to suit.

This innovative design has been created by the design studio NOA, who has produced several ranges for VitrA. The fixtures and electronic parts of the WC are all concealed so that it looks just like a regular toilet. Its stylish cover is also just 5.5cm thick.

The V-care WC is completely hygienic; the nozzle automatically cleans itself before and after each use. The WC itself is also incredibly hygienic as it has a rimless interior which means that there are no crevices for dirt to become trapped. The exterior of the WC also has flush sides for a completely sleek and easy to clean surface.

The Comfort model also automatically opens as you approach the WC for completely hands-free usage. The efficient V-care WC uses 3/6lt for flushing and it has three different modes for energy-saving.

VitrA V-Care WC with remote control

VitrA’s back to wall V-Care WC

V-Care shower toilet

For more information please visit www.vitra.co.uk or call 01235 750 990

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BETTELUX SHAPE The new design concept in an open steel frame.

Made from high-grade steel/enamel with a 30 year warranty.

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016 is a landmark year for AQATA, as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary. From humble beginnings to the thriving family run British company it is today, Aqata is synonymous with quality, innovation and superb design.

Based in Hinckley in Leicestershire, Aqata was founded in 1986 by engineer Peter Brown. His expertise in design and precision engineering is the cornerstone behind the company’s success. With a network of approved UK bathroom retailers and close affiliations with luxury house builders and developers, prestigious hotels, leisure complexes and luxury boat builders, Aqata delivers unique shower solutions for some of the most challenging spaces.

With three premium shower enclosure collections reflecting both contemporary and traditional styles and a comprehensive Made 2 Measure service, Aqata continues to offer practical design solutions to suit every project. Working with the highest quality materials, clear toughened glass and polished chrome profiles and hinges combined with innovative concealed engineering ensures a luxury seamless finish with every hand built design.

Every Aqata enclosure and screen comes with a life time guarantee for complete peace of mind and is supplied with ClearShield ECO-GLASS™ protection as standard. Its network of approved bathroom retailers enjoy unrivalled levels of service and technical support.

Spectra SP400 shower screen with Aqata low level shower tray and Linneal LNP241 shower

Spectra SP460 Hinged Door and Inline Corner Option with Aqata low level shower tray and Linneal LNP241 shower

Spectra SP458 Hinged Door with Inline Panel Corner Option with Aqata low level shower tray and Linneal LNP222 shower

For more information please visit www.aqata.co.uk or call 01455 896 500

Made 2 Measure Spectra SP457 angled door with angled inline panel

Karla Karla is defined by its sleek, curved lines which bring a very elegant feel to the bathroom. The range includes a wide variety of WC’s, bidets and basins, in different styles and formats.

origin Effortlessly combines modern and timeless design, with fantastic value for money.

Contemporary graded profile soft close toilet seat with quick release button for easy cleaning.

Resort Resort features RAK’s next generation rimless design – Hygiene+ - and is available in a variety of formats – from space saving designs to comfort heights, alongside matching basins. A wide range of complementary accessories, as well as shower enclosures, baths and porcelain surfaces have also been introduced to this exciting new range.

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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annual guide 34 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2016 For 2016, Pelipal’s Solitaire 6010 has introduced washbasins made in ecofriendly Krion, a natural material combined with a small element of high strength synthetic resin, creating a non-porous and joint free product

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rom stunning freestanding bathroom furniture to contemporary modular design, it would be easy to assume that the phenomenal UK success of leading German manufacturer Pelipal is simply down to looks. But as Pelipal’s growing number of successful retailers know, the key is what goes on behind the bathroom door.

Pelipal retailers deliver a top-notch service to their customers every time because the components will be delivered on time, quality will be faultless and every part of the process will be effortless.

Pelipal offers more than other manufacturers. It’s still a family run company and one that listens to its retailers. When we told Pelipal that the UK market needed smaller scale furniture, they created a stylish range that ticked just the right box. When retailers asked for a quick and easy solution for developers, they created the successful back to wall system.

From advanced technology to new manufacturing techniques, retailers benefit from the highest design standards, unbeatable German precision engineering and impressively affordable price tags. Pelipal leads the field in offering consumers the right balance of affordability, choice and luxury.

Behind the scenes, retailers benefit from UK based support together with lead generation through a full PR & Marketing programme. Pelipal retailers gain a level of commitment that is simply unavailable with any other brand.

The Leonardo range offers 14 front options from high gloss finishes to horizontal grain fronts. Glass fronts in opti-white and anthracite, with graphical contemporary lines add a further dimension to the design

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

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

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aldewei is a worldwide partner for iconic bathroom solutions made from superior steel enamel. With a portfolio of over 500 shower surfaces, bathtubs and washbasins, the premium manufacturer provides perfectly coordinated solutions for project business and private clients.

Following the successful market launch of the Meisterstücke Collection – freestanding bathtubs with fully enamelled panelling, this year Kaldewei has extended the range with models for corner and wall installation. The Meisterstück Centro Duo and Meisterstück Conoduo bathtubs are now available in variants with two and three-sided fully enamelled panelling.

Opening up new scope for high-end bathroom design, the new models feature the universal and seamless use of sublime, robust Kaldewei steel enamel. They are exceptionally easy to install as the bath waste fitting is pre-installed by the factory, and a base or pedestal is not necessary. Furthermore, thanks to the integrated enamelled panelling, the sides of the bathtub do not need to be tiled, saving both time and money.

Meisterstück Centro Duo (two-sided model) Cono wash basin to match the Meisterstück Conoduo bath

Meisterstück Conoduo (three-sided model)

For more information please visit www.kaldewei.co.uk or call 01480 498 053

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Storage furniture is an integral part of any bathroom and the Croydex range makes a smart addition to any home.

Aluminium storage is suitable for use in the ‘wet’ shower area and comes with a lifetime Rust Free guarantee.

athroom accessories specialist, Croydex has enjoyed a reputation for designing and manufacturing pioneering, practical and easy to use products since 1919.

Its extensive portfolio features toilet seats, water-saving showers, an inclusive range, furnishings and storage solutions.

Each collection is stylish yet simple to install thanks to innovations such as the patented Flexi-Fix universal ‘X’ plate which allows the reuse of existing screw holes; the Hang ‘N’ Lock wall-mounting bracket; Sit Tight double-fixed toilet seats; and the quick and easy Click ‘N’ Lock furniture assembly system.

Now expanded to include shower sets and rust free wire storage baskets, the FlexiFix range offers a simple, cost-effective means of bringing bathrooms up to date without damaging décor. Equally as easy to install is Croydex’s latest collection of IP44 Rated illuminated mirrors. Featuring LED lights, touch sensitive power switches and heated demister pads, each design simply attaches to the wall using the patented four step Hang ‘N’ Lock bracket.

Further additions for 2016 include an ingenious sensor-activated illuminated toilet seat – the Luminoso; the Sensori self-closing toilet seat; and an extended homeware range offering a selection of simple retro fit solutions – from water-saving flush and fill valves combining long lasting performance with quiet, powerful operation to adapters for converting conventional pop-up and chain plugs to a modern click waste.

Croydex offers a comprehensive range of toilet seats including self-illuminating and self-closing designs.

For more information please visit www.croydex.com or call 01264 365 881

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ushboard has been a proud supporter of ‘Made in Britain’ since 2013. The company has been manufacturing products at its Wellingborough site since the 1960s, having been originally established in 1933. The company is now the UK’s largest independent worktop manufacturer with its Prima, Odyssey and Omega laminate, M-Stone quartz Encore solid surface and Nuance laminate bathroom wall panels making up its design-led portfolio.

Today, Bushboard’s award-winning Nuance bathroom wall panelling range has been upgraded with seven new décors responding to the mainline trends in woodgrains, industrial finishes and neutral stones. The Nuance range features a total of 25 panel designs complemented by worksurfaces and upstands.

New designs include Concrete Formwood, Salvage Planked Elm, Weathered Beamwood and Natural Grey Stone for an on-trend, urban style, while the range’s luxury granites have been augmented with the addition of 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, enhancing the aesthetics.

Nuance is the only range on market without extrusions, offering the streamlined design that is a trend prevalent now in the mid to upper end of the market. Backed by a 15 year guarantee, Nuance is also unique in being inherently 100% water impervious, so will not swell or degrade over time.

The new designs are available in a choice of five panel sizes, with complementary worksurfaces in 360mm and 600mm widths and upstands, ensuring design flexibility for bathroom interiors.

Says Neil Horton, Commercial Director at Bushboard: “Nuance’s unique extrusionfree installation delivers seamless joints and large expanses of stylish surfacing that is absolutely where the market is for clean, streamlined design. This combination of fashion and function is really transforming bathroom design and makes it the obvious alternative to tiles.”

Weathered Beamwood, one of the new urban finishes from Bushboard’s Nuance range, reflects the mainline trends for industrial finishes

Soapstone Sequoia captures the trend for grey in a way that suits more traditional tastes

This feature wall has been created with Marbled Cappuccino, one of the new designs featuring the renowned True Scale printing technique where there is no pattern repeat in the panel, amplifying the aesthetics

Bushboard Nuance Concrete Formwood

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

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rom a master craftsman business to an architectural brand, Dallmer has come along way since 1913, when the company began life as an engraving-die producer. Today, the shower channel and drainage system specialists innovative product range has accelerated in popularity. No longer simply known as an installation fitting, trends for simplistic design and sleek finishes has spurred on the company’s growing success.

For Dallmer, an increasing trend towards individualism and self-determination opens up a

wide variety of opportunities for the development of new and more attractive solutions for the task of efficiently removing water from inside and around buildings. Perfect products result from an interplay of outstanding functionality, high-quality materials and good design. It is only when all of these conditions are properly met that you can be satisfied with the results. A brief glance at Dallmer’s award-winning range of shower channels and new category of drain fittings shows us just how much investment in time and effort has been made.

The CeraFloor floor drainage channel offers designers sophisticated visual appeal, backed by an impressive flow rate of 0.4 or 0.8 l/s and flexibility in length and thickness.

Dallmer’s Cera Floor drainage system for level access showers includes a compact drain for under-tile waterproofing to DIN EN 1253 and a design cover plate.

The CeraLine Nano is idea for refurbishment projects. With a built in height of only 68mm, it offers true linear drainage and 10 cover plate variations.

For more information please visit www.dallmer.co.uk or call 0178 724 8244

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stablished in 2006, Balmorals London is one of the UK’s leading independent ceramic supply companies. Originally a provider of OEM sanitaryware to both national and regional companies, the London-based company has changed direction in recent years, focusing its attentions on creating its very own innovative range of LABC approved Doc M packs, high rise WCs and accessories for the less able market.

The stylish and practical designs have proved a success in the UK market, with the company building a new, purpose-built warehouse and distribution centre in Kent to keep up with demand. Home to an extensive product showroom and technical laboratory, Balmorals London also has distribution facilities in Suffolk and a head office in London.

Most recently, the independent living specialist has extended its Minuto collection to include a raised height Comfort WC, Semi Recessed and 450mm cloakroom basins.

Complemented by standard height and back to wall WCs, the raised height Comfort WC measures 470mm high with a 600mm pan projection, whilst the 450mm cloakroom basin is designed to be multifunctional and can be either wall, pedestal or furniture mounted. A larger 530mm basin and pedestal is also available. A Zaffiro wall hung pan featuring rimless technology completes the new line-up.

Minuto 470mm Comfort Pan (with 600 projection)

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2016 • 41 Minuto Basin and WC Pan (with 600 projection)

Minuto back to wall pan

Zaffrio rimless pan

For more information please visit www.balmoralslondon.co.uk, email info@balmoralslondon.co.uk or call 020 3697 1787

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athroom pioneers since 1901, Hansgrohe has built its reputation on revolutionising your showering experience. From inventing the first hand shower in 1928 to ringing in a new shower era with Raindance in 2013, the German shower specialist continues to create new and exciting bathroom products that push the boundaries of design.

Most recently, Hansgrohe has extended its ‘Select’ technology to the bathroom wash basin with its new mixer range Talis Select.

The water is turned on and off by simply pressing the Select button instead of using a conventional lever. Users can even use the back of their hand or lower arm. Created in close collaboration with Hansgrohe’s long-standing partner Phoenix Design, Talis Select is available in two versions: with a flat spout or a round, conical spout in a polished chrome finish.

Select offers an enjoyable and intuitive way to operate showers, and now mixer taps, for everyone. It uses reliable mechanical technology, so no electricity is required and the highest quality materials for sophisticated shower designs.

Concealed ShowerSelect thermostats in white or black glass are an attractive addition to any bathroom. The Axor Select concealed controls combine circular or soft cube chrome surfaces with black buttons sporting easy-to-understand icons. For exposed installations, the ShowerTablet Select 700 is an intelligent shower control with a generous storage space in the shower.

Axor ShowerSelect

Hansgrohe ShowerTablet 700

For more information please visit www.hansgrohe.co.uk or call 01372 465 655

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Four versions of the Showery linear are available, all featuring a four-way fall so that all sides slope towards the drain.

M The Marmox showery is robust enough to allow mosaic tiles as small as 50mm to be laid on it without the risk of compression through point loading.

The Showerlay can be easily xcut into most sizes or shapes and forms a floor level, barrier-free panel ready to receive tiles.

armox (UK) Ltd, part of the Marmox Group, provides competitive insulation and waterproofing products for use in the construction and refurbishment industries. With over 40 years of experience in design, manufacturing, specification and marketing of construction materials, the company’s policy is to respond positively to customers’ requirements and to meet their specific needs and specifications.

In line with market demands and current trends, the compressive range has been built on the success of the original Marmox Board.

As a tile backer board, it provides an effective decoupling layer to prevent tiles and grout from cracking. The unique patented surface allows tiles of a much heavier weight to be safely and securely fixed to walls. Being completely impermeable to water, the design is doubly useful in tiled areas prone to moisture such as kitchens and bathrooms where it can act as a moisture barrier protecting the walls and floor.

The UK-based manufacturer also offers easy-to-install waterproof wetroom bases, shower channels and Showerstone, a solid shower base that can be laid directly onto floor joists without further support needed. It’s also strong enough to support a load of 600kg.

A bath panel kit completes the lineup, offering a simple way to install bath panels.

Easily cut to the correct length, the height is adjusted using the feet supplied. The panels are completely waterproof and ready to be tiled once fitted.

For more information please visit www.marmox.co.uk or call 01634 835 290

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For timeless bathroom design, the new Balmoral joins the range of modern classics in the ceramic collection with options for cloakrooms, ensuites and family bathrooms.

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ince 1972, PJH has sourced and supplied bathrooms, kitchens, and appliances to the UK market. Over the last four decades, the Bolton-based provider has continued to introduce new brands and cuttingedge innovations to the market. As a result, the company’s portfolio has grown, offering retailers a comprehensive range of on-trend design concepts.

Never a company to rest on its laurels, this summer sees the launch of PJH’s latest Bathrooms to Love Collection, an aspirational range of new bathroom products for the design conscious consumer.

New showering products feature prominently in the new line-up. Exclusive to PJH and with a lifetime guarantee, the RefleXion shower enclosure brand offers the consumer a great choice of enclosure styles spanning the ‘good, better and best’ price points for the widest appeal. Manufactured to exacting standards, using high quality materials and components, RefleXion 8 Frameless, RefleXion 6 and RefleXion Basix, expertly combine designled looks with great all round performance.

To complement this range, PJH has introduced Wetwall, a range of wetwall panelling available in a wide choice of finishes and the perfect alternative to tiles. To help create your own showering experience, consumers can mix and match shower valves and heads from a new Moods Mixer Shower range, incorporating many styles and specifications.

New additions also include rimless WCs, the versatile Balmoral bathroom design and the introduction of the Rosewood bathroom suite.

A new look brochure with a fresh, aspirational lifestyle cover for maximum consumer appeal.

The new RefleXion 6 wetroom panel with side panel

The new Rosewood suite oozes style thanks to its square yet streamlined design.

For more information please visit www.bathroomstolove.co.uk and www.partners.pjh.uk or call 0800 8 77 88 99

stop press kitchen & bathroom journal august 2016 • 45 The clean lines of the square base on the new Elena from Carron Phoenix, combined with its elegantly curved ribbon spout, offer a distinctivelydesigned tap to suit any modern or contemporary kitchen. The monobloc Elena in chrome is available now, competitively priced at an RRP inc VAT of £259. It comes with the assurance of a five year guarantee.

The tap features a swivel spout which rotates through 360° and the design of the square base is complemented by a single joystickstyle square side lever. It has an overall height of 375mm and a spout reach of 230mm. The Elena operates on a minimum 0.5 bar pressure so is suitable for both combination boiler and most gravity fed water systems.

0161 436 6280 • www.carron.com

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.

Ideal for customers who crave colour in the bathroom but love the slimline profile of stainless steel, Wave offers the same longevity and ease of maintenance as steel, yet also features colour combined with a high-end sleek appearance.

Wave is being launched initially 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. Its high grade coated stainless steel finish has been extensively tested for chemical and abrasion resistance and comes with a five-year guarantee.

01260 280 033 • www.reginox.co.uk Leading UK shower tray manufacturer, JT, has launched a new addition to its award winning range. Evolved by JT is a first in the market that fuses both tray and wet room concepts. At 25mm deep, Evolved by JT has been designed to incorporate the simplicity of installing a shower tray with the stunning look of a modern wet room.

Evolved by JT is available in five stunning colours; Sage Green, Mistral Grey, Malbec Red, Pastel Blue and Astro Black, as well as Gloss and Matt white. This next generation product features a leading edge waste solution, powered by an exclusive partnership with global market-leading waste manufacturer Wirquin.

Evolved by JT is available in a range of sizes with prices starting from just £116.00.

0113 201 5090 • www.just-trays.com

RAK Ceramics has launched its new, floor-standing Crystal Obelisk cistern. Featuring a distinct, ultraslim format, the on-trend cistern can be used alongside all RAK Resort wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs. It is offered alongside a variety of frame formats, with easy top access for installation and maintenance.

Suitable for new and existing bathrooms - in home and commercial environments -RAK’s Crystal Obelisk cistern is available in classic black and white and has WRAS and EN approval. The slimline design measures 1003mm tall x 483mm wide and has a depth of just 108mm. Tempered glass casing, with a protective film, provides an exceptionally durable and easy care surface.

01730 237 850 • www.rakceramics.co.uk

PRONTEAU Profile 4-in-1 boiling water kitchen tap - the latest innovation from Abode. Profile is just one of five new designs of 4-in-1 mixertaps offering all the benefits of a normal kitchen mixertap with the addition of filtered cold drinking water and 80-98º filtered, steaming hot water from one single tap. The boiling water function can only be used with the unique Abode Hotkey, for added safety.

The water temperature is programmable precisely between 80-98º with the PROBOIL3 boiler allowing optimum water temperatures for teas, coffees and speciality drinks.

PROBOIL3 is WRAS approved for use in new build and retro-fit installations.

01226 283 434 • www.abode.eu

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 distributor of Grupo Alvic boards and have added 21 new décors recently introduced at the KBB Show, which now takes the range to 47 finishes and offer a nationwide delivery service. Order by 5pm and get a next day delivery on orders of any quantity.

07785 373 118 • www.grupoalvic.com

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Reginox’s Madison 1.5 bowl sink offers a high-end look at a very competitive price.

Manufactured from 0.9 stainless steel, the sink’s square main bowl is contrasted by a round pop-up waste, whilst the contemporary curved drainer features an eye catching fan-shaped design that benefits from a drain-off point.

Suitable for insetting into a 600mm base unit, Madison is supplied complete with waste, overflow and fitting kit and is available with accessories including a stainless steel colander, wooden cutting board or wire basket.

01260 280 033 • www.reginox.co.uk

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 30 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.

0203 457 4949 • www.qfdistribution.co.uk

Ideal Bathrooms has been appointed as a national distributor for Just Trays, the UK’s largest shower tray manufacturer. Just Trays’ Sales and Marketing Director, John Schofield explains, “We pride ourselves on our quality, innovation and our high level of customer service. We wanted a very strong national distribution partner who understands and reflects our values.

Ideal Bathrooms do an excellent job in translating that to the customer and the way they market their own business, and promote the brands they offer, is second to none. We firmly believe Ideal Bathrooms will represent our brand with the same pride and passion that we do.”

Ideal Bathrooms now have the JTFusion, JTMerlin and JTUltracast ranges in stock now.

www.idealbathrooms.com

Air Uno has grown to become the UK’s leading supplier of premium designer cooker hoods to suit today’s kitchen designs. The new revolutionary Slimline Classic from Air Uno is an innovative design that fits neatly in-between the joists of an average ceiling without the price of a bulkhead, a cost effective solution with a discreet design in the ceiling. Featuring a powerful motor, LED lighting, stainless steel frame and extra white glass, this is the only design currently on the market with this flexibility.

With an expansive range of innovative Italian designs, there’s a perfect solution for the retailer. Air Uno has become renowned for their first class after sales service by their very own dedicated engineer.

0113 201 2240 • www.airuno.co.uk The relaunch of the 100% waterproof Showerwall system saw a major design update with seven new décors in the standard range and the brand new designer-led Infinity Collection.

Infinity offers 14 distinctive designs with a departure into bold colours, metallics and graphic prints to create a modern, edgier look. It includes six ‘Whispering Grass’ décors chosen by award-winning surfaces designer, Lars Contzen and two supermatt Fenix NTM® décors. There is also the option of totally bespoke digital print designs.

The seven new décors in the main Showerwall Design Selection include Urban Concrete, Silver Travertine, Black Glacial, Copper Quartz, Oxidised Copper, Volterra and Silver Bronx, a 3D snakeskin effect. Showerwall is backed by a 15 year guarantee.

0845 604 7334 • www.showerwall.co.uk

BioGraphy, PWS’ new modern kitchen brand, features 5 distinctive themes, including the colourful Eclectic Fusion style. Taking its cue from the trend towards personalisation this look is all about having the flexibility to create a dynamic, personal statement with a kitchen that’s functional, expressive and echoes the energy of a busy home. BioGraphy is more than a product range, it introduces a clear back story and a new ethos to selling with a targeted approach and Eclectic Fusion reflects the growing consumer enthusiasm and drive for individuality in interiors, delivering a style that’s inspired, creative and individual.

The order process for BioGraphy is simple and straightforward with easy online ordering through PWS’ TradeZone system or its Customer Services Department.

01325 505 555 • www.pws.co.uk

stop press kitchen & bathroom journal august 2016 • 47 Responding to feedback from its trade customers, TKC has extended its product offer with the addition of Tandembox antaro boxed drawers and Clip top soft-close hinges from brand leader, Blum, to its portfolio.

Tandembox antaro boxed drawers are available now in grey, in two depths and feature easy, notool installation and award-winning Blumotion soft-closing technology, industry tested to carry loads of up to 30kg. The drawers come ready to install with a chipboard base and steel back and can be assembled with no tools in seconds. Three dimensional front adjustment allows precise gap alignment and height and side adjustments are quick and easy through an opening on the drawer side.

0161 336 3636 • www.tkcomponents.co.uk

BA Components are excited to tell you that its newest kitchen brochure has hit the streets and it is the biggest and best brochure to date. Over the past nine months, the team has been working hard to bring its dealer network the very latest styles, colours and trends available today. From start to finish, the new brochure is aesthetically pleasing on the eye, easy to read and full of fabulous kitchens that your customers will love.

In this latest kitchen brochure, BA has launched new colours in both the Bella and Zurfiz ranges, introduced a new Bella style, increased the available options within the Pronto range, launched an amazing new Valore range and updated its handle offer.

028 8676 4600 • www.byba.co.uk

Axiom® by Formica Group has launched its new range of laminate worktops, upstands and splashbacks. With the modern kitchen being the ‘hub’ of the home, the latest introductions are inspired by contemporary kitchen living; assisting kitchen studios and installers to meet their customers’ aspirations.

Understanding lifestyle demands and the multi-functional use of today’s kitchen space, Axiom® by Formica Group provides versatile laminate surfaces to merge social and family living. Headlining the new introductions is Platinum Etchings, a new generation of stylish engineered stone patterns with a twist; a sparkling overlay to challenge traditional gloss finishes. Other new products include an invigorated wood offering with the introduction of two new textures, Lumbar and Woodland, as well as the Axiom® True Scale range.

Strata, PWS’ own brand of quartz, granite and acrylic worksurfaces, has been boosted with an extensive range of exciting new finishes. The quartz collection, enhanced with 12 new options, now offers a 23-strong palette, with a further 15 new granites unveiled to bring the total granite portfolio to 33.

Strata is conceived around four key areas: choice, value, quality and service.

The multi-material brand offers competitively priced materials that are available from stock, so customers not only benefit from keen delivery lead times but have the confidence they are buying complete from a national supplier with a full template and installation service and a 10-year material guarantee.

www.axiomworktops.com

01325 505 522 • www.pwsworksurfaces.co.uk

In September 2016, the premium domestic appliance manufacturer, Miele will be introducing a new handleless collection of built in cooking appliances, Miele ArtLine. Designed to complement open plan living, the stylish range will fit flush with kitchen cabinetry for a seamless, uninterrupted look with a beautiful glass finish.

ArtLine will be available in Miele’s popular Obsidian Black and Brilliant White colours as well as a new Graphite Grey shade.

Technically, the ArtLine models are based on current built-in appliances from Miele’s Generation 6000 collection with one significant difference. In place of a handle there is a sensor integrated into the fascia (Touch2Open) of the oven and by gently touching or lightly tapping the sensor, the motor-assisted door will glide open.

Arena from Bellissimo is a significant extension to the brand’s range of matt-painted kitchens. Available in White, Ivory, Dust Grey, Light Grey, Denim and Graphite to complement the contemporary J-handle format of the doors, Arena provides the pared-back, uncluttered look that homeowners seek, particularly for open-plan living.

Arena, in 22mm painted MDF, is offered in an extensive choice of door and drawer sizes from stock including curves. With Bellissimo’s bespoke size and colourmatch service for individual requirements, Arena offers unbeatable flexibility.

www.miele.co.uk

01772 696 959 • www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

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Distributed exclusively in the UK by QF Distribution Ltd. The success of the Araya tap collection from Francis Pegler has resulted in a further expansion. The design led ‘Araya’ range shares its name with, and is inspired by, the dramatic landscapes of a Caribbean peninsula. Its full bodied pillar is emphasised by its curvaceous lines which flow effortlessly into an easy to operate lever handle, evoking images of the undulating shoreline.

The ten-piece Araya collection offers sleek contours and minimalistic styling that will have endless appeal to design conscious consumers. Araya products also function as well as they look with simple and effective single lever operations that keep the user in control with the minimum of effort, and all products are supported by a 10-year guarantee.

New Imperial White 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.

0203 457 4949 • www.qfdistribution.co.uk

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