Kitchen & Bathroom Journal August 2017 by Craftsman Publishing Co Ltd

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Annual Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide Featuring Kitchen Appliances, Door Design, Decorative Surfaces, Bathroom Furniture, Lighting, Bedrooms and much moreâ&#x20AC;Ś

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August 2017

Cover The BA Components Bella Knebworth in Porcelain White is placed in a kitchen designed by Vinny Smith, Northern Backdrop Interior Design and installed by Thornley Interiors, Middlewich, Cheshire. 028 8676 4600 • www.byba.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. 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.

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Annual Buyer’s Guide 3. Neff 4. Marpatt 5. Cosentino 6. Sycamore Lighting 7. Blanco 8. BA Clic Box 9. Schüller 10. Trade Mouldings 11. Reginox 12. BA Components 14. Renolit 15. Caple 16. Sylmar 17. Hotpoint 18. Egger 20. Blum 21. Ceralsio

22. PJH 23. Geha 24. Nolte 26. Vitra 27. Impey 28. Croydex 30. Ideal Bathrooms 31. Aqata 32. Dallmer 33. Pelipal 34. Claygate 35. Acquabella 36. Kaldewei 37. Marmox 38. Utopia 39. Stop Press

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Annual Buyer’s Guide 2017 OUR BEST-SELLING CENTURIO SINK RANGE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN REGICOLOR COLOURED STAINLESS STEEL

We’ve extended the unique RegiColor coloured stainless steel collection through the addition of our best-selling Centurio sink range. Available in a choice of three stock colours – Midnight Sky, Arctic White and Sahara Sand – RegiColor Centurio sinks can also be produced in any bespoke colour.

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

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The Domino gas hob features a heat-resistant ceramic glass surface and adjustable FlameSelect control

eff develops and produces household appliances for people who have a passion for cooking and value functionality, design and ease of operation. Founded in Bretten in the German state of Baden-Württemberg in 1877, the company is now one of the leading manufacturers of built-in household appliances in Europe. Its product portfolio comprises all modern household appliances, including ovens, hobs, extractor hoods, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and full automatic coffee machines. People take centre stage in the kitchen. That has been NEFF’s philosophy for more than 135 years. With inspiring ideas, the brand continuously sets new standards, particularly in the area of its core competencies of cooking and baking. Examples include the CircoTherm® hot air system, the smoothrunning ComfortFlex® fully extendable rail system, the only fully retractable oven door Slide&Hide® and the unique Point&Twist magnetic dial operation on our hobs. Since 1982, NEFF has been part of BSH Home Appliances Ltd.

Neff’s B48FT78N1B built-in oven with FullSteam and SLIDE&HIDE® - combines all heating types and steam cooking in a single oven with unrestricted access

The D9FRW1S0B Creative Slimline hood does not only offer high-performance but is also magnetic, can be written on and can be used as a bookshelf

For more information please visit www.neff.co.uk

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Regent ‘Bevelled’ Stepping Stone & Lace White: This block painted kitchen has been finished in contrasting colours.

he 2017 Marpatt door collection is the door manufacturers most comprehensive door range to date. The Infinite Collection incorporates its Classic & Contemporary, Edwardian and Bespoke-Inframe ranges, while Foundation provides a selection of popular doors batch painted to Egger Board colours, offering a competitively priced painted kitchens for you and your customers. In recent years, Marpatt has become renowned for its special finishes, offering high gloss, matt painted and wood painted designs. The choice of colours for painting are truly infinite and can either be selected from its standard swatch of 23 colours or additional colours of your choosing. RAL references, paint manufacturer reference and colour to sample are all available. All painted kitchens are finished in Marpatt’s purpose built, Leicester showroom, for you and your customers during business hours. Both the Infinite range and Foundation ranges are available with an extensive range of accessories to provide the perfect finish to your customer’s kitchen.

Ashbury Light Grey: Ashbury painted shaker combined with a matt painted slab. This combination of a five-piece door and a small element of slab door is becoming more common place.

Airo Ultra Gloss: An example of Marpatt’s Ultra high gloss that we can finish in any colour.

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

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O Silestone® Eternal in Calacatta Gold

Silestone® Eternal in Marquina

Silestone® Eternal in Charcoal Soapstone

ne of the world’s leading brands in the quartz surfaces category, Silestone®, has launched a collection of spectacular surface colours which pay homage to the most sought-after, exotic marbles in the natural stone sector; Silestone® Eternal. Aesthetics and functionality are fused together for designs to enhance even the most demanding projects. The five shades, Calacatta Gold, Statuario, Charcoal Soapstone, Serena and Marquina, reflect the current marble trends in decoration and interior architecture and it is the first collection to feature revolutionary new N-Boost technology. The N-Boost treatment process modifies the molecular properties of the quartz, altering the surface tension of the material and eliminating the micro-porosity. Its water repellent properties achieve an extraordinary level of stain resistance, ensuring even easier cleaning and maintenance. It also enhances Silestone®’s light reflective properties to give greater intensity of colour and brightness. The existing superior qualities of Silestone® remain intact; high resistance to impact and scratching, large size and customised formats. N-Boost purely reinforces the functionality and aesthetics of the surface which also carries international certifications for quality and safety. Silestone® is ideal for use in a wide variety of applications, including worksurfaces, splashbacks, wall cladding, shower trays, washbasins and custom made bathroom components.

Silestone® Eternal in Statuario

For more information please visit www.silestone.co.uk or call 01256 761229

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edication to research, innovation and quality control has enabled Sycamore Lighting to cement its reputation as the go to lighting experts for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. Committed to sourcing the very latest in LED technology and lighting control systems, Sycamore has recently launched its brand new master lighting collection for 2017, which includes contemporary and stylish collections of lighting for the home. The catalogue offers a vast selection of LED kitchen cabinet lighting, including the popular Sirius range in a Tunable White option. Tunable White enables the user to choose their desired colour temperature, from warm white to natural white to cool white by simply using a hand held remote control, or from a smartphone or tablet using a free downloadable app. This product also utilises smooth dimming technology, so the unit can be set to suit customer requirements. Other new products include the slimline Solaris LED Cabinet lights, a tablet style LED cabinet light, new flexible LED strip, and a wide selection of alternative switching and dimming options. Sycamore Lighting also brands itself as a lighting control system expert and its dedicated, fully qualified, on-site technical department can assist with the design of any requirements from a simple one room lighting control system, to a whole house installation.

Solaris Slimline Square

Sirius Tablet Style LED Cabinet Light

Tunable White Sirius

Solaris Slimline Recti

For more information please visit www.sycamorelightingltd.co.uk, email sales@sycamorelightingltd.co.uk or call 0113 286 6686

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2017 • 7 The Subline 500-IF SteelFrame sink showcases an innovative material mix of stainless steel and Silgranit®. The sink is made from Silgranit® PuraDur®, an invincible material, while the extra-flat, modern stainless steel frame is what makes this sink set-up truly different

The Panera-S features a pull-out spray with an innovative control button at the top of the handle for convenience. The spray can be directed into the sink bowl and, with a simple click of a button, it can be changed from a clear or a spray jet of water – perfect for washing large pots and pans

The Zerox sink is made from Durinox® stainless steel, which is hardwearing and highly resistant to scratches

Q Blanco has introduced three novel sinks which comprise the new Etagon portfolio. Designed for optimum functionality by adding a further level to the sink centre, the “one bowl – three level” sinks demand no extra space. The unique Etagon saucepan rails or runners, along with the chopping board and bowl, offer the user three levels to work with

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.

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

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aunched last year, BA Clic Components is going from strength to strength as it continues its production takeover of ClicBox carcassing in the UK. A young and exciting new business that offers clients the very latest innovative concept in kitchen cabinets using the patented UniClic for furniture technology, ClicBox promises to save your business time and money. Operating out of a dedicated 52,000 sqft factory in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, this site features the very latest in production equipment with a fully trained and driven workforce. The ClicBox carcass concept will appeal to a broad range of clients such as merchant groups, kitchen fitters, builders and developers as it will revolutionise the way the kitchen manufacturing and construction industries do business. When compared with the traditional method of constructing a carcass, ClicBox offers many advantages. David Caulfield, Sales and Marketing Director at BA explains, “The cabinets strength isn’t comprised by the simplistic design. The ground breaking 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.” In terms of its physical properties, ClicBox technology features 18mm thick MFC panels, with 1mm ABS across its leading edges and 8mm solid back panelling. Constructed units feature 18mm adjustable shelves that are fully edged all round and can be positioned at one of three possible heights. Wall cabinets are 330mm deep, with a 18mm void and internal depth of 304mm, while base cabinets are 570mm deep with a 49mm void and an internal depth of 513mm. ClicBox cabinets also feature solid top and bottom panels, which are fully interchangeable without the need of burdensome tools.

The ClicBox can be assembled up to five times quicker than normal flat pack cabinets Inset: Easy to assemble, you need no tools, glues or screws to create a kitchen carcass and has no visible fixtures

Production of ClicBox is situated at its factory in Rotherham, Yorkshire

For more information please visit www.baclicbox.com or call 01709 545 277

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The schüller.C collection is a timeless and stylish fusion of contemporary living and classical influence.

Schüller continues to re-define traditional contemporary kitchen design with a new look at colour, cabinet sizes, inserts and layouts.

chüller retailers like to do things differently. They don’t worry too much about variable economic climates because they believe there is simply no other brand that can compete in terms of value, flexibility, quality and design. Fifteen years after first being introduced to the UK, Schüller continues its mission to knock other brands out of the park and with over 200 retailers nationwide, it’s more successful than ever before. Wayne Dance, Managing Director at InHouse says, “Optimal functionality, leading German engineering and awardwinning designs are standard but it’s the unprecedented level of affordability that results in record-breaking sales for UK retailers. Schüller retailers benefit from the most flexible planning options so that every design can be tailored to match individual need, taste and budget.” It’s not just the latest contemporary designs that have secured Schüller’s position in the UK market. Manufactured to give that classical British look, the range of traditional kitchens is second to none. Don’t mistake traditional with old fashioned - Schüller use the latest technology to create bang up-to-date functionality, with high tech, low maintenance finishes and a multitude of creative storage solutions. Only when a design is perfect it is manufactured to an individual order. Wayne adds, “Success is not just down to eye-watering affordability and precision engineering. Schüller’s network of independent UK retailers benefit from seamless ordering and delivery, full UK support through InHouse and a comprehensive marketing and brandbuilding programme. No other brand works so hard to support its retailers.”

Left: Schüller’s national advertising and marketing campaign drives brand awareness and Schüller retailers get this free of charge. Personalised marketing and point of sale tools, link independent shop fronts into a brand that generates leads for their showroom.

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

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ith over 35 years manufacturing and distribution experience, the name Trade Mouldings is synonymous with choice, quality, service and value. With three strategically located distribution centres in Rochdale, Dublin and headquarters in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, 50 stock ranges are readily available for immediate dispatch on the company’s own fleet of vehicles or via a chosen carrier network. It also offers an impressive stock offering to suit all price points including vinyl wrapped doors, acrylic laser edged doors, five-piece doors, painted MDF and painted timber doors, lacquered gloss handleless and lacquered gloss slab doors. Where only a bespoke option will do, Trade Mouldings has a full range of vinyl and acrylic laser edged, made-to-measure doors available, with a lead time of just 10 days. With 30 design options and over 35 colour options in the vinyl range, including 13 gloss colours and four handleless designs, Trade Mouldings has options for all requirements. It’s Odyssey laser edged range has 11 gloss colours and seven super matt finishes available. All ranges come with a complete range of matching accessories that are manufactured on the same site as the doors to guarantee a perfect match. Furthermore, all ranges are available to order 24/7 via the company’s online platform and can be accessed via phone, tablet or laptop, offering you a simple and effective solution to source quotes, place and pay for orders. Most ranges are also covered by the Fira Gold Certificate of excellence to give the added security you are buying a quality product that has been independently tested.

Larissa handless kitchen in gloss white

Portland kitchen in dove grey

The new Vogue lacquered slab gloss door in dust grey

For more information please visit www.trademouldings.com or call 01706 753 600

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eginox offers one of the UK’s most comprehensive sink ranges and, with more than 150 different models, is guaranteed to inspire and fulfil all your customers’ needs. Established in Holland for over 40 years, the company 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. The company’s market-leading RegiColor collection, a unique range of coloured stainless steel sinks, is available from stock in three colours, and can also be produced to any bespoke colour on request. The company also offers an impressive collection of taps, as well as waste disposals and a full range of practical and functional accessories.

1. The mid-market Centurio sink range is now available in RegiColor coloured stainless steel. This perfect blend of colour with steel results in a beautiful, sleek appearance that provides an attractive low profile, combined with longevity and ease of maintenance. 2. The new Presto 3 in 1 hot tap provides instant filtered boiling 98°c water, as well as ordinary hot and cold water. With its stylish good looks, the tap offers exceptional quality, energy saving and great value for money. 3. The stylish New York range offers sophistication, luxury and comfort. Its ultra-smooth design, without welded or folded seams, is complemented by a minimalist radius, whilst a unique and practical moulded waste ensures an even sleeker look. 4. With contemporary styling that blends curved corners with right angles, the Regi-Granite Ego sink is complemented beautifully by a designer-profile drainer and chrome waste. It is available in a choice of black, white cream or titanium.

For more information please call 01260 280033, email sales@reginox.co.uk or visit www.reginox.co.uk

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The Bella Integra Oakgrain Grey adds a new dimension to the J pull story, teamed with the textured depth from the oakgrain

The Zurfiz Supermatt Light Grey and Evora Stone Graphite gives the customer a neoteric contemporary finish, perfect for those seeking a minimalistic look with a bit of character

stablished in 1990, BA Components has grown steadily to become a major manufacturer of kitchen, bedroom, bathroom doors and accessories in the UK, manufacturing over 60,000 doors a week. Employing 254 personnel, BA Components operate from two factories in Cookstown and Doncaster and with seven brands in its portfolio, BA Components offers one of the widest ranges in the market today, with a choice of colour, style and finish to suit every budget. A made to measure collection, Zurfiz offers ultra modern doors in 24 colour options ranging from gloss solid colours, stone, mirror and metal effects to woodgrains, metallics, supermatts and ultramatt metallics. To add to the choice and flexibility, doors are also offered with three edge options that include

a matching edge, brushed steel effect and a glass effect 3D edge, producing a deceptively real glazed appearance. The Bella brand has been leading the way in the KBB market for over 20 years. A fully made-to-measure range in 35 colours and 25 styles, it has something for every taste, reflecting true versatility. The offering continues with Valore, a range of 10 great value MFC cut and edged slab doors and BA’s Pronto standard sized kitchen doors and drawer fronts. Available in 24 finishes, all colours are available for dispatch within 48 hours. Additional product lines also include the new ClicBox carcass that doesn’t require the use of tools, glue or screws and Complete by BA - a comprehensive package of cabinets ready for tool-less assembly with pre-assembled Hettich

soft close drawers and hinges and pre-drilled doors and drawer fronts. BA Components operates across 27 different countries with a customer base ranging from small retailers to large kitchen outlets, furniture wholesalers, DIY manufacturers and contractors. BA also provide an OEM service manufacturing high volumes of doors, profiles, mouldings, laminated sheet material and components to customers’ original specification covering various business sectors such as construction, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, shop fitting, coffin manufacture, architectural moulding and general fit out. BA Components promises its dealers innovative design, outstanding customer service, exceptional marketing support and superb product quality.

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The Pronto Wilton Oakgrain Graphite with Oakgrain Grey brings tradition and two-tone together in harmony

The BA Components laminating line where raw board is efficiently cleaned and then laminated

The BA ClicBox carcass can be constructed in just 30 seconds with no need for tools, glue or screws

For more information please visit www.byba.co.ukÂ or call 028 8676 4600

annual guide 14 • kitchen & bathroom journal august 2017 Wood décors should appear as natural as possible. The latest development in this sector is Renolit’s Emboss In Register (EIR). With EIR designs the company has achieved a new level of perfection by developing this process that allows the embossed structure to exactly match the printed image. Renolit offers two designs combined with the authentic feel of EIR – the planked Gladstone Oak, which has a matching product from Egger, and the new highly elaborate ENDgrain décor that reflects the cross-section of freshly cut oak tree trunk and which is offered in a number of different shades.

ith 36 new colours and décor designs, Renolit has really put its motto of “Making Ideas Grow” into practice for its 2017 design introductions. In terms of print designs, the trend is still heading squarely in the direction of more realistic effects, which means further optimisation of patterns and textures. Oak remains a favourite for achieving the country house look, and wonderful printed designs are now complemented by advancing tactile surface finishes as embossing techniques are perfected.

Three new oak décors illustrate the stylistic diversity that Renolit has brought to its range. Characterised by years of weathering, the Grandson Oak décor is notched and cracked. Available in the colour combinations of White Grey and Natural, it radiates charismatic yet elegant style.

Kronberg also has a vintage feel. This planked oak was created with old railway sleepers as its inspiration. Years of sitting in the sun has caused the wood to become dried out, discoloured and cracked. Kronberg is available in Beige and Grey, and will lend some rustic charm to the living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom.

The Kendal Oak décor takes on a more elegant from. In the Natural Kendal Oak version with its brown tones, bud and branch stumps emphasise the natural evolution of timber. In the Oiled Kendal Oak, a gently contoured grain and slight red cast lend the elegant feel of oiled wood.

For more information please visit www.renolit.com/design or call 01670 718 222

annual guide kitchen & bathroom journal august 2017 • 15 Part of Caple’s upgraded Sense Premium collection, the fingerprint-resistant stainless steel C2481SS electric pyrolytic oven has been specifically designed with the touch control fascia.

Caple’s new DD940BK is the UK’s only induction downdraft extractor to feature cutting-edge Plasma technology. Made in Germany, this stunning model purifies the air and eliminates any odours.

Caple’s new ZAL48 Zalto range of island hoods are available in three chic and on-trend finishes of copper, black and silver. Operated by a handy remote control, the hoods have four speeds and an auto timer.

aple is renowned for offering its customers the complete appliance package and providing its retailers with everything they need to enable them to exceed the consumer’s expectations. From market-leading wine cabinets and refrigeration, high-spec ovens and designer hobs to powerful extraction and energyefficient dishwashers and laundry, Caple has more than 200 appliances to choose from. Every appliance within Caple’s portfolio combines functionality, style, quality and value for money and is delivered to retailers quickly and efficiently. Innovation is key and Caple continues to develop new, design-led, highperformance appliances that are competitively priced to provide its retailers with more choice. Its range, which includes affordable, high-performance appliances, is so versatile and combines the quality and style the user can expect from a Caple product. Caple listens to and works with its retailers and looks at ways in which it can make their lives easier, while ensuring they can make acceptable margins. Setting Caple apart from other brands, it offers a delivery and installation service, whereby its installation team delivers appliances directly to the consumer’s home and ensures they are fitted quickly and correctly. Caple Care, its new, three-tier after-care solution provides its retailers with a further sales tool. As well as the free, two-year guarantee on parts and labour, Caple also offers five-year protection on parts and labour, which sees appliances covered for a total of five years for a oneoff payment or monthly fee, and Out of Guarantee Repair & Protect.

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

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ith 2017 being Sylmar Technology’s 30 year anniversary in the manufacture and supply of solid surface worksurfaces, it seems only fitting that the company started the year with the launch of its latest range extension minerva® shower and bathroom wall panels. Following in the wake of the highly successful 25mm minerva® solid worksurface range, which has delivered unprecedented sales growth for Sylmar Technology and it’s customers, a new range of easy-fit shower and bathroom wall panels made from 6mm thick solid surface material have been introduced. The minerva® solid surface panelling system is completely waterproof and is the perfect choice for bathrooms, showers over baths, wet rooms, shower enclosures and shower cubicles. In addition, Sylmar Technology continues to be proud of its most comprehensive, readyto-fit solid surface range, maia® designer worksurfaces. Often proving to be the worksurface of choice in the mid to high end contract sector, maia® offers many options in terms of curved ends, sink modules, worktop thicknesses, splashbacks and upstands Finally, 2017 sees the launch of a new solid surface worktop offering. At just 15mm thick, metis® slimline solid surfaces are perfectly designed to offer style and efficiency due to their slender build and shape. In addition, affordable and on-trend styling can be achieved easily without the need for bespoke templating.

Ready to fit on-site, metis® slimline solid surfaces are available in standard sizes with all working surfaces and edges factory machined and finished.

The 240 mm radius on maia’s curved worktops complements the majority of new style kitchen doors

minerva® shower and bathroom wall panels are simply glued to an existing drywall, to any sound flat wall or glued directly over tiles.

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

minerva® Copper Fleck 25mm worksurfaces continue to complement current door designs and décor trends

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otpoint is one of the UK’s most well-known appliance brands. Its strong connection with the consumer is found in its provision of solutions that take care of essential details of everyday life. The extended capabilities, performance and authentic design of Hotpoint’s products allow for consumers to care for what matters most. Hotpoint has recently launched a complete built-in collection of cooking appliances, the Class 9 range, which combine co-ordinated design with brilliant performance. The clean lines add a touch of sophistication to the kitchen, while the black glass and steel evoke a refined appearance. The range features intuitive controls which helps the user care for the things that matter most. The co-ordinated suite of Hotpoint appliances includes a multifunction pyrolytic oven, steam oven, microwave oven, coffee machine and warming drawer. An association with family values and care has always been core to the Hotpoint brand. Technology and innovation supports the lives of Hotpoint’s consumers, with distinctive features that provide full control and flexibility to offer outstanding results.

The Class 9 job and hood from Hotpoint’s built-in suite

The Class 9 built-in suite of kitchen appliances from Hotpoint matches a modern, state-of-the-art, aesthetic with unique performance

The new built in range from Hotpoint

For more information please visit www.hotpoint.co.uk or call 03448 224 224

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H3131 ST12 Natural Davos Oak

F426 ST10 Grey Linen

U999 PM with F8981 AC edge

ood-based panels and laminate manufacturer, Egger, has picked up a string of major awards for its new 2017-2019 décor collection – most notably at Interzum in Cologne. Launched in February, its UK & Ireland Furniture Manufacturing Collection features 170 predominantly MFC décors, 114 of them with matching laminates available from stock. And with 44 new designs and two new textures it was an instant success. Authenticity is at the heart of the new collection – with an expanded range of 16 Feelwood décors, industry-leading deep woodgrain textures and synchronisedpore finishes. The collection is also strong on unicolours – rapidly becoming a dominant

force in the KBB and furniture sector. Neutral décors such as white and increasingly grey, in both cool or warmer tones, are widely represented – with new on-trend blue tones now available in a range of shades. What Egger calls its ‘matt concept’ has also created a lot of interest. Its premium PerfectSense gloss and matt lacquered boards, with the proven quality of an EGGER MDF core, are well-suited for residential and commercial applications. Complementing its PerfectSense Matt board, is a new Egger PerfectSense Topmatt laminate that it unveiled at Interzum. This shares the matt surface and anti-fingerprint features, but was developed for use on high-stress surfaces such as worktops and tables.

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H1176 ST37 White Halifax Oak

U961 PM Graphite Grey

F283 ST22 Boston Concrete

For more information please visit www.egger.com or call 01434 602191

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he different motion technologies offered by Austrian fittings manufacturer, Blum, give cabinet makers and industrial manufacturers plenty of scope for design and differentiation. Yet Blum is keen to ensure that its range is manageable. Consequently, the company now offers a single runner – Blumotion S – for three different motion technologies: Blumotion, Servo-Drive and Tip-On Blumotion. What is more, the runner provides the full range of functions and is compatible with two different product categories, i.e. a single runner for the Legrabox box system and a single runner for the Movento runner system. No matter whether you opt for the electric or mechanical opening support system, Blum’s various motion technologies give you the right solution for every living area and every convenience level. With four Blum motion technologies and different convenience levels to choose from, you are sure to find the right solution for every application and living area. Blum’s motion technologies can be easily combined as required. Blumotion ensures that pullouts, wall cabinets and doors close softly and effortlessly. Furniture equipped with the Servo-Drive electric motion support system glides open at a single touch – as if by itself, which is particularly handy for waste pull-outs. Tip-On Blumotion gives you mechanical onetouch opening and soft and effortless closing. And the doors of tall cabinets equipped with Tip-On will open with ease at a single touch. You can mix and combine Blum’s motion technologies as you like to bring enhanced convenience to kitchens and to other living areas throughout the home. The level of convenience you choose depends on users’ needs. In other words, you can tailor solutions to meet requirements.

Three different motion technologies can be implemented with the new Blumotion S runner, with Legrabox or Movento

Blum’s four motion technologies give you the flexibility to accommodate your customers’ individual requirements

Combine Blum’s motion technologies as required to bring enhanced user convenience to kitchens and to living areas throughout the home

For more information please visit www.blum.com

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rawing on its 20 years’ experience in the stone industry, CRL Stone is proud to be launching two stunning new ranges of surfaces crafted from quartz and porcelain. CRL Quartz is a highly durable engineered quartz stone, available in 32 colours, with a polished finish and in thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm. The extralarge slabs measure up to 3200 x 1650mm, enabling designers and architects to achieve better consistency other large surfaces such as kitchen worktops. Responding to interior trends while meeting the demands of modern living, CRL Quartz is non-porous, stain, scratch, heat and shock resistant. Ceralsio is a hard-wearing and versatile range of porcelain surfaces, available in 27 colours and three thicknesses – 12mm for a large and slim worktop and 6mm for wall cladding. Worktop slabs measure 3200 x 1500 mm and tiles are available in a large range of sizes from 300 x 300 mm to 1500 x 3000mm. The porcelain surface is not only beautiful to look at but also a highly practical choice for the kitchen and bathroom. Totally impermeable, porcelain is completely stain and scratch resistant, very thermally stable and shock resistant. It is also very strong, simple to care for and resistant to ultraviolet, making it suitable for interior and exterior use.

Ceralsio Porcelain Surfaces have all the qualities needed to create beautiful interiors. Pictured in Calacatta Gris, polished

Below left: In thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm, CRL Quartz comes in an extra-large format slab measuring up to 3300mm x 1650mm, allowing for greater consistency in design over large spaces such as kitchen worktops. Available in 32 colours in a polished finish, CRL Quartz includes a large range of marbleeffect, veined colours such as Colorado.

Below right: Ceralsio porcelain surfaces are ideal for the bathroom, as they are non-porous extremely hygienic and easy to care for. Vanity tops, wall clad and floor tiles can easily be matched for a complete look. Shown in soft white, textured.

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

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Kitchens, exclusive to PJH, relaunched earlier this year, unveiling a host of enhancements and range changes centred around both the stockist and the consumer, focussing on quality and price. The Collection continues to offer exceptional quality at mid-market prices, and this has been enhanced with a wider door range and additional worktops. The strapline, ‘Your Kitchen, Your Budget’ is central to the brand’s promise of offering an easy to understand pricing policy, illustrated in the current brand literature with ‘Good, Better and Best’ kitchen pricing options at values such as £1,500, £2,000, £2,500 and so on. The latest brochure has a new layout showing typical Galley, U and L-shaped kitchen scenarios making it easier for stockists and consumers to identify those kitchens that satisfy personal budgets, styles and interior layouts. Charlotte Mooney, Product Manager, said: “Our message, ‘Quality at a great price’ runs throughout our new and improved K Kitchens range. We researched the market, comparing like-for-like kitchen furniture brands, which highlighted that our K cabinet has a superior quality of build than competitors’ similar priced collections, based on 7 Key Quality Measures. For example, the 18mm carcase offers a very generous specification including features such as secure lock shelf systems, solid wooden dowel construction, 18mm solid back on base units, durable ABS cabinet edging (0.8mm) and spacious 330mm deep wall units.” K Kitchens has ensured that all components that make up its kitchens are manufactured to the highest standards, from hinges to handles and worktops to lighting. Cabinets and drawers offer luxurious soft close mechanisms as standard, and drawer boxes can take up to 30kg of weight or 50kg for the larger drawers.

The enhanced K portfolio includes an increased variety of door styles, with new ‘families’ of kitchens, offering wider choices to suit many budgets and décors. Pictured here is the Merino kitchen in White Matt and Lava Gloss

The Alaska kitchen family includes this sleek Cashmere Gloss door with integrated handle. All K Kitchens are backed with a 10-year quality guarantee on cabinets and doors

The K range includes many beautiful door styles and finishes, from contemporary to classic, including this shaker-style Bramley kitchen - a solid oak, 5-piece door

For more information please visit www.k-kitchens.uk and www.partners.pjh.uk or call 0800 877 8899

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M Geha’s Avantgarde wardrobe system will transform any bedroom into a tranquil haven. There’s an option for any space with a myriad of colours, glass, wood, lacquer and different frames.

Create order from chaos with Geha’s Dream bedrooms. While retailers can achieve a bespoke look, customers benefit from industrialised production.

Don’t dismiss a dressing table - make-up, jewellery and accessories all need a home. Geha Dream bedrooms are just as individual as the people who buy them.

For more information please visit www.inhouseltd.co.uk

ost people find it difficult to get rid of their treasured possessions. Clothes, books, old photographs - so many things that we own hold precious memories and the thrill of making a new purchase is hard to resist, whether it’s the perfect pair of shoes or this season’s lipstick colour. But the joy can wear off when faced with overflowing wardrobes and disorganised drawers. It’s no wonder that so many of us are desperate for storage space, and it is often the bedroom that turns into a dumping ground. With so many different storage systems, Geha’s innovative quality bedroom furniture makes it easy to simplify, organise and store everything away behind closed doors. Whether it’s creating a personal haven or trying to keep a teenager’s clutter under control. There’s a different cabinet system to suit any space. Revolving, sliding or folding doors - you have the choice. Combine different functional elements with different types of cabinet to create a walk-in wardrobe or TV compartment. Incorporate clothes rails, linen pull-outs, internal mirrors, trouser holders, a clothing lift or a tie and belt organiser. It can be as individual and flexible as you like. Find a place for everything with Geha’s versatile range of drawers. With glass fronts, glass covers and lighted glass rear panels, they are beautiful on the outside. It is easy to create harmony within, using different drawer inserts for clothing, jewellery or accessories. Use bedside table storage to tidy away all those bits and pieces – and of course a book or two. Wayne Dance, Managing Director at InHouse says, “We spend a large proportion of our day in the bedroom so it’s important to create a relaxing, clutter-free space. Geha place great emphasis on design, combining functionality with elegant and casual lines. Their bedrooms are also manufactured to exceptionally high technical and ecological standards. “We are delighted to welcome Geha to our portfolio of bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living and dining room manufacturers, and to introduce Geha to our network. Geha are a perfect addition for ambitious kitchen and bathroom retailers looking to expand their own offering to customers.”

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olte Küchen is all about options and design flexibility. The manufacturer’s comprehensive range offers distinctive products for every taste and budget. This forte is also a great success with end customers, whose verdict made Nolte Küchen “Germany’s Most Popular Kitchen Brand” in a DISQ-Survey* this year for the second time running. With more than 160 door options in the core range alone – not counting the handlefree variants - Nolte Küchen offers great scope for variation. A vast selection of genuine surfaces and realistic décors means an individual look and trend design can be achieved on so many levels. The Matt Lacquer Concept, a tried-andtested planning tool, makes adding a splash of colour child’s play. Covering doors of four different styles and colour pairings arranged in a cool and a warm palette, it is possible to combine colours or use them as accents for an individual, yet harmonious result every time. The choice becomes even greater when adding modules from nolte neo, a product line based around three concepts, each representing a different style and living environment. There is Loft for the urban lifestyle, Chalet for a cosy, rustic feel and Salon, radiating elegance and luxury.

*Survey conducted by the German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ) at the behest of News Channel n-tv, published March 2017

Top: Carisma Lack doors in Deep Blue soft matt from Nolte Küchen’s Matt Lacquer Concept are combined here with nolte neo Salon’s island module with mirror doors. At 900mm, each of its units offer 20% more storage space than the 750mm standard units Centre: This Soft Lack kitchen range is combined with an island module from nolte neo Loft. Its black and white “Grafik-Print” is taken up by the doors in White and Black soft matt. As part of the MatrixArt handle-less design the option of black handle trims is used as a design element Bottom: High-gloss doors from the Lux range in Arctic White are injected with a splash of colour using open shelves in Opal from the Matt Lacquer Concept. This is an ideal setting for the “UsedPrint” island module from nolte neo Loft, which takes centre stage in this open-plan layout

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

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itrA is renowned within the specifier market for its design credentials, product innovation and extensive portfolio. This manufacturing giant is a truly global company, producing over six million pieces of sanitaryware annually, distributed to over 75 countries on five continents. Since its inception VitrA has been widely acclaimed for its production of beautifully designed sanitaryware. It is one of the few global manufacturing brands that offer everything from sanitaryware and bathroom furniture to bathtubs, brassware and accessories. VitrAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest is to create beautiful, inspiring bathroom environments. It strives to change perceptions of the bathroom from that of a purely functional space into something much more, turning an everyday experience into something beautiful, relaxing and life enhancing. Importantly, it also recognises the additional factors at play in the commercial sector including low water and energy consumption, durability or even ease of cleaning. VitrA is a solid choice for designers and specifiers as the company creates bathroom collections of the highest standard that offer incredible versatility. Many of the collections offer a wide range of basin sizes as well as fitting options, including wall-hung, countertop and cloakroom versions. There are also different WC options comprising close-coupled, back-to-wall and wall-hung, with matching bidets. The wide product range ensures that cohesive design schemes can be created with a full range of complementary products to suit every project.

Eternity Accessories by Sebastian Conran and Water Jewels bathtub

Frame furniture and T4 wall-hung WC

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

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Wetroom features Impey AquaDec EasyFit floor former, with Impey AquaScreen X glass screen

The pictured Impey AquaDec Linear 3 Floor Former is available in two sizes with a choice of four stylish insert tops

Coram ShowerPods come in a range of sizes, colours and styles including Quadrant, Corner, Bifold Alcove and Sliding Alcove The Coram Optima Bespoke Shower Enclosure is made to measure, with a choice of glass and frame colour options also available

rom a contemporary wetroom design to a modern shower enclosure, Coram Showers and Impey Wetrooms offer a complete solution tailored to the specific requirements of every shape, size and style of showering space. With a comprehensive portfolio that includes shower enclosures and trays, wetroom floor-formers, glass panels and screens, and ShowerPods, both Coram and Impey products are designed and manufactured in the UK. With full technical and service support, most products are available for next day delivery. Both brands also offer exclusive ranges of bathroom accessories. The Coram Showers product range incorporates modern design, functionality and efficient installation benefits. The bestselling Coram Optima enclosure, can also be ordered as a bespoke unit ideal for unusuallysized projects. Coram’s popular range of ShowerPods are fast-fit, modular showers cubicles, available in a large choice of sizes and colours. Supplied as a complete package ShowerPods, which feature overlapping panels to ensure against leakage, are ideally suited to refurbishment environments offering a minimal maintenance showering solution. Impey’s renowned product portfolio enables the creation of a low-risk and virtually maintenance free wetroom every time. Impey offers an unsurpassed range of wetroom floor-formers, glass screens and tanking options; forming the ideal base on which to install a modern, luxury shower-space. Impey’s AquaDec EasyFit floor-former incorporates a unique rotating drain-plate to make installation faster and simpler; saving time and budget. The AquaDec EasyFit incorporates a unique rotating drain-plate to make installation faster and simpler by offering a wide range of locations to align drainage that avoids underfloor joists and pipework; saving time and budget. Impey’s leading WaterGuard waterproofing solution is an effective way to ensure a leak free showering environment. WaterGuard waterproofing membrane has built in 10mm decoupling and is a quick-to install, mess-free way to create a lifetime leak-free guaranteed wetroom space.

For more information on Impey please visit www.impeyshowers.com, email info@impeyshowers.com or call 01460 259 800 and for Coram please visit www.coram.co.uk, email customercare@coram.co.uk or call 01746 466 466

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roydex has enjoyed a reputation for designing and manufacturing pioneering, practical and easy to use products since 1919. Its latest catalogue not only gives a nod to its 100-year history but also keeps an eye firmly on the future. Featuring more than 100 new products, it offers a wide choice of shower curtains and bathroom mats, toilet seats, wall mounted accessories, illuminated cabinets and mirrors, water-saving showers, storage solutions and a stylish inclusive range which meets growing demand for aestheticallypleasing yet accessible products. Launched in preparation for the bathroom accessories specialist’s centenary celebrations, each collection is stylish yet simple to install thanks to innovations such as the patented Hang ‘N’ Lock wallmounting bracket and Flexi-Fix universal ‘X’ plate, which uses existing fixing holes or the adhesive supplied. The Flexi-Fix range now comprises toilet seats and a toughened glass shower screen, as well as five new designs for wall-mounted accessories such as towel rails and toilet roll holders. In addition, the extended range of Hang ‘N’ Lock illuminated mirrors and cabinets offers a range of features including decorative LED lighting bars, heated demister pads, integrated shaver sockets and mirrored doors. All are supplied fully assembled, RoHS compliant and are IP24/44 Rated and so suitable for use in the outside zone of bathrooms.

One of five additions to the Flexi-Fix collection of wallmounted accessories, the classic 1919 range combines vintage styling with modern no mess, no fuss fixing methods

Another innovation for 2017 is a practical colour changing night light for toilet pans. The motion sensor subtly lights up with a choice of eight different colours and fits any toilet Making a bathroom mobility friendly can be as simple as investing in some new accessories to help make life that little bit easier, without compromising on its look and feel

New additions to the Hang ‘N’ Lock range of illuminated mirrors and cabinets combine both function and style

For more information please visit www.croydex.com, email sales@croydex.co.uk or call 01264 365 881

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ssential Bathrooms is renowned for its quality and style and competitive prices – all factors which are a key part in assisting its customers to remain competitive in a challenging marketplace. Essential Bathrooms range continues to reflect current customer desires and is continually reviewed and expanded in response to market demands. Essential Bathrooms offers seven suites giving retailers ample choice to help customers create their dream bathroom. The Ivy suite range options include wall hung and rimless WCs, and compact, slim-line basins ideally suited for the smaller bathroom. The Violet suite offers a contemporary design at an entry level price. For something a bit different Orchid offers a stunning, square, statement design with a choice of sizes. Whereas Fuchsia offers a soft-edged square design completed with its clean modern lines. Iris helps to create a timeless look with its traditional offering and Jasmine is the perfect choice for those looking for a contemporary look. The growing market for furniture is fulfilled by a range of exciting furniture choices. Newly introduced is Alaska with its pure white, high gloss contemporary finish and sleek square edge handles and square edge cabinets which give a clean sharp look. Alaska offers a wide range of choices including a back-to-wall unit, an option of sizes in basin units, four drawer units or combined drawer and cupboard units. Alaska provides a perfect economical option without sacrificing style or quality. In addition, the Nevada Furniture features a modern high gloss finish in cashmere, grey or white, whilst the Hampshire range offers a more classical touch in mussel ash or stone grey. The traditional look is enhanced by fine detailed doors and decorative panels. Lastly, Vermont has a contemporary feel with smooth curvaceous lines and rounded, this range comes in two luxurious textured woodgrain finish options, light grey or dark grey. To complete the perfect bathroom, Essential Bathrooms now includes a range of new luxury LED mirrors. The new contemporary range of LED mirrors provides the finishing touch for any bathroom design. With each mirror featuring a demister pad you’ll be sure to step out of the shower or bath with a steam free mirror. Each mirror has its individual style to suit any bathroom. The Monroe is made from 5mm safety glass and has subtle LED lighting with a simple

on/off rocker switch, whilst the Taylor displays an elegant curve design available in two sizes, 500 x 700mm and 600 x 800mm. The Taylor mirror features an IR sensor switch and a sophisticated aluminium frame. Top of the range Hepburn completes the line up, displaying a bold look with its chunky LED frame and acrylic diffuser, ensuring comforting lighting from a single touch of the IR sensor. The Essential Bathrooms Collection also includes ranges of baths and shower baths, accessories, taps, and towel warmers. They are all featured in a new 68-page brochure available for showroom use. Top: The Ivy Suite Centre: The Alaska bathroom collection Right: Essential Bathroom’s Hepburn mirror

For more information please visit www.essentialfromideal.com or call 0800 634 2600

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U DS459 recess option with adjustable wall profile

K manufacturer Aqata, has introduced a stylish new range of 10mm shower enclosures and screens, offering a luxury contemporary showering solution. The new range, Design Solutions, offers maximum minimalism, with a reduced design that provides uninterrupted spans of 10mm toughened glass, creating a feeling of space and sublime five star luxury. Designed by an in-house team of skilled craftsman with a passion for product innovation, the new collection is the company’s most versatile range to date and can be almost entirely customised to suit individual preferences, with a choice of wall fixings, glass type, etched design and handle options to create a truly personalised design. With Design Solutions, Aqata offers for the first time, a choice of tinted glass in grey, bronze and green - for added warmth and individuality in the bathroom. Clear Plus glass is also available as an alternative to standard glass, providing a crystal-clear finish. All models from the Design Solutions range are supplied with ClearShield ECOGLASS™ protection as standard and come with a lifetime guarantee for complete peace of mind. The new Design Solutions brochure is available now and can also be viewed online by visiting www.aqata.co.uk

DS440 1600mm with bronze tinted glass

DS475 Made 2 Measure – The new range can be made to measure and customised to suit individual preferences

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

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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.

A high specification refurbishment and extension project at a residential property in a desirable area of West London has included installation of linear shower drains selected from the extensive Dallmer range. Two stylish shower spaces were created: one designed as a wet room while the other featured a two metre high glass wall set into a floor channel, with a rain head over. Dallmer supplied two of its Ceraline-W-800 mm floor channels with Ceraline Custom cover plates.

Dallmer has supplied its stylish CeraLine shower channels for a chain of popular easyGym private fitness clubs stretching from the capital to the Midlands: being specified for their high discharge rates and excellent installation characteristics as well as their attractive appearance: proving their allround fitness for purpose.

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.

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

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modern bathroom retailer needs a strong and steady manufacturer to lead them to success. They want bathroom designs to exceed the expectations of the British consumer, with prices to match budgets. Most of all they require a manufacturer who will understand their concerns and create solutions and Pelipal does precisely that. It’s also affordable. Consumers now recognise that German design often features not just cutting edge engineering, but impressively reasonable price tags. Creating individual designs, within budget is the benchmark and as a result, Pelipal has continued to achieve year on year growth since its introduction to the UK market. Wayne Dance, Managing Director at InHouse adds, “Now is the time for reflection. We need high gloss, more creative lighting, LED cabinets and mirrors. The interplay of light forms a central role for the latest collection and continued investment in technology has created new possibilities and driven design forward. With such a successful history, we’ve learnt a thing or two about retailing. By supporting success, we create growth so we help you design stunning showrooms, provide POS materials that support our free national marketing and brand building campaign. We’ve created a community of retailers who can learn from and support each other because our experiences make us stronger, together.”

The new Leonardo 116 features an innovative new glass light profile and new velvet touch matt glass fronts. With options for integrated Bluetooth and motion sensor lighting, every bathroom becomes the ultimate retreat Planning options increase with freestanding furniture, creating adaptable and contemporary spaces. A further option for en-suites, the Solitaire 7020 range creates a natural bridge between bedroom and bathroom spaces

Pelipal designs consider the interplay between light source and surface, the importance of function, storage and aesthetics. Mirrors and mirrored cabinets create feature from storage and play a crucial role in cohesive design

Designed specifically for the UK market, the Solitaire 6001 is perfectly proportioned to work in any space. Beautiful curves transform classical designs, modern wood style fronts create the perfect union of traditional and contemporary

For more information please visit www.inhouseltd.co.uk

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laygate Distribution is a family owned, independent bathroom distribution company which has been supplying over 3,000 bathroom showrooms and plumbers merchants with over 11,000 product items from over 50 suppliers for over 25 years. Delivering on time to 99% of its customers with a modern fleet of 35 vehicles, Claygate covers the whole of southern England including all the home counties and Wales. With seven Area Sales Representatives covering all of these regions and 12 internal Sales Coordinators ready to answer customer calls, Claygate are ready to meet its customers’ demands. The complete product offering can be found online or in its extensive retail catalogue which is updated and extended twice a year and sent free of charge to all its customers. In it you will find a vast range of over 50 suppliers such as Roca, Burlington, Kudos, Clearwater and Kaldewei, offering over 11,000 separate items from bathroom taps, baths and sanitaryware to bathroom furniture and easy to install kitchens, all stored and delivered from their extensive and modern warehouse facilities with 13 loading bays and 160,000 sq ft of storage area. And Claygate care as much about fixing any issues that arise from its products, as they do the initial delivery and that’s why they have an award winning team of very capable and friendly customer service staff on hand to deal with all eventualities.

Claygate’s expansion plans started when they moved to their state-of-the art storage and distribution centre in 2008, since then, its bathroom portfolio has continued to grow

Debba by Roca, a collection with a wide range of solutions that make it adaptable to every bathroom space The Ecora range by Vitra is a perfect choice for the modern home, with an angular design combined with clever storage solutions

Claygate’s online service is useful for technical information, up-to-date prices and to check availability. Registered dealers can also place orders online

For more information visit www.claygate.co.uk or call 01622 833 633

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cquabella has presented an innovative, avant-garde new shower design system to the UK market. With it, users can custom shower areas design, choosing from a range of bespoke shower trays, available in different colours and textures, wall panels and worktops. The Slate, Ardesia, Nude, Beton and Zero collections have all been conceived to emulate sophisticated and elegant textures such as leather, concrete or slate. Non-slip textures, as well as a pleasant feeling, define Acquabella shower trays.

Top: Acquabella offers four basin shapes available in concrete and slate Centre: The new Duo shower tray offers versatility in your bathroom Bottom: Acquabella’s brand new Arq Zero shower tray, framed and smooth textured

For more information please visit www.acquabella.com

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aldewei is a worldwide partner for iconic bathroom solutions with an extensive portfolio of over 600 shower surfaces, baths and washbasins, all made from superior Kaldewei steel enamel. With almost 80 new washbasin models and versions, in new shapes, colours and designs, Kaldewei is setting ground breaking trends for the entire bathroom industry. The spectrum ranges from opulent double washbasins to compact handbasins for guest rooms and from filigree luxury models to classics. From October, the new Miena washbasin bowls, designed by Anke Salomon in round or square models, will be available in the exclusive shades of the Coordinated Colours Collection. Additional new Kaldewei products include the Cayono Duo model, an extension to the popular Cayono bath family. Featuring two comfortable backrests, a roomy interior and a centrally-positioned waste and overflow outlet, ensures there is plenty of space for two people. The Puro Set Wide, Kaldewei’s first bath for bathing and showering with a centrallypositioned waste outlet and extra wide rim, gives maximum freedom for positioning taps and fittings, and the new Cayonoplan enamelled shower surface, which can be quickly and easily installed directly on top of the floor tiles and is available in 19 different dimensions. The new Kaldewei range can be viewed online at www.kaldewei.co.uk

The new Miena washbasin bowl in City Anthracite, designed by Anke Salomon, with ‘Perfect Match’ Scona shower surface

Kaldewei’s Puro Set Wide Bath

Kaldewei’s Cayonoplan enamelled shower surface

Kaldewei’s Cayono Duo Bath

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

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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.

Above: The new Marmox Showerlay360 Drain, is fully rotatable to enable use in horizontal as well as vertical outlet connections – or any angle in between – for total flexibility. It can be utilised with both of Marmox’s Showerlay trays, which are tileable sloping bases for a shower area on either a wooden or concrete sub-floor. Two options are available: a 20mm or 24mm version Right: Work to complete the final phase of a luxury residential development at KingstonUpon-Thames has included the use of versatile high performance 6mm thick 1250 x 600mm Multiboards from the range of Marmox Limited. The fit out of the bathrooms within the one, two and three bedroom apartments in this third phase to Berkeley Group’s has been carried out by specialist sub-contractor, South Eastern Carpentry.

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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t the forefront of the bathroom furniture sector for more than a quarter of a century, Utopia Bathrooms offers a comprehensive range of complete bathroom solutions, all designed and manufactured at their Midlands base. Utopia’s most recent product launch is a ground-breaking collection of three modular ranges targeting the lucrative and rapidly expanding modular sector. Launched in June, Star, Lustre and Opula push the boundaries of design, both in terms of concept and also by exploring new and exciting materials. Glass, metal and luxurious solid surface all feature heavily, tapping into current trends and anticipating future market direction. Beth Boulton, Marketing Director, comments “We are already well known for quality and are determined to lead the field in terms of design, too. These new ranges encapsulate brilliant design, on-trend colours and materials, and British manufacturing at its best, whilst still offering a competitive edge.” Also proving immensely successful for Utopia is Roseberry, a range of fitted, modular and freestanding painted timber furniture launched last year and available in six carefully chosen colours. These include Peacock Blue which has rapidly become one of Utopia’s best-selling colours proving that the consumer is no longer afraid to experiment with bold colour.

Top: Modular furniture in Peacock Blue, one of six colours available in the Roseberry range of painted timber Centre: A wining fusion of simple styling and luxurious materials, Lustre is seen here in Sea Green Glass with Copper accents Bottom: Utopia’s new Star range of modular furniture combines luxurious Coralux solid surface with beautiful metallic highlights

For more information please visit www.utopiagroup.com or call 01902 406 446

stop press kitchen & bathroom journal august 2017 • 39 TKC has launched the Vero handleless rail system for use with five of its slab door ranges, the ex-stock best-selling Vivo matt and gloss ranges, alongside Coniston, Glacier and Lastra which are made to measure. Vero is a complete system of aluminium rails, profiles and fixings that is easy to install into wall and base cabinetry. Vero allows retailers to build a true handleless kitchen combining style and value that will hit the market sweet spot for TKC customers, while earning them healthy profit margins. Next day delivery is available for Vero, which means when paired with the ex-stock Vivo ranges of five matt and seven gloss colours, customers have a distinct time advantage to offer over German brands where several week’s lead time is the norm.

0161 336 3636 • www.tkc.co.uk

New from Abode is PRONTEAU 3 IN 1 steaming hot water taps in two symmetrical designs and five ‘on trend’ different finishes, plus a new, compact two litre, UK manufactured PROBOIL2 boiler which sits neatly in the cupboard under the sink, all at value-for-money, affordable prices. The two new styles are made of solid brass construction with an insulated spout which is 360º rotational for ease of use. Seen here is the PROSTREAM which comes in five exciting up-to-date, modern finishes, Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Graphite, Matt Black and Urban Copper.

01226 283 434 • www.abode.eu

PWS has launched Alchemy, its new, classic kitchen brand. Alchemy defines what classic means to today’s consumers, following in-depth market and consumer research, coupled with an understanding of historical architecture and interior influences. Speaking directly with consumers and retail partners, PWS’ research revealed key information about the balance of classic elegance with functionality. A key indicator of the market review identified that classic style is no longer favoured solely by the older generation. Lizzie Beesley, PWS’ Strategic Design Manager comments, “The market is evolving and whilst there continues to be a place for designs with traditional links, there’s a strong move towards a classic look which is much calmer, more orderly with a modern interpretation. Alchemy is a considered collection of product, providing flexibility and detailing that enables retailers to tailor designs to meet their consumers’ expectations.”

01325 505 555 • www.pws.co.uk

Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox, has launched a brand new brochure, designed to showcase the company’s full product range more extensively than ever before. The brochure includes a whole host of recent new product additions, including Reginox’s unique RegiColor collection of coloured stainless steel sinks; the new midmarket Tekno granite sink range and the company’s recently launched beautiful contemporary ceramics. Latest tap introductions, including the new mid-market Presto 3 in 1 instant filtered hot water tap, plus a new range of coloured taps, further demonstrate the ability to create a bespoke look which perfectly reflects the design of the kitchen. The new brochure will help retailers, distributors and merchants alike to illustrate the breadth and diversity of the Reginox offer to their customers.

01260 280 033 • www.reginox.co.uk

The thin-door version of Hettich’s Sensys was a big draw at Interzum in Cologne. The ability to combine Sensys functionality with thinner profile doors is a very attractive proposition. It will be available in the UK within weeks. A black version of Sensys is another exciting development which Hettich UK will be able to supply later this year.

0161 872 9552 • www.hettich.com/uk

Flomate iBoost is the latest edition to Stuart Turner’s range of mains boost pumps which offer a variety of solutions to the issue of poor mains water pressure to a property. The fully integrated Flomate iBoost combines an impressive 200 litre cold water break tank which overcomes restricted mains water flow with a high performance multi-stage pump to dramatically boost pressure making it capable of delivering water up to 4.5 bar and flow rates in excess of 100 litres per minute, with a typical performance of 60 litres a minute at a very respectable 3.0 bar pressure. The results are better shower performance, higher flow rates from taps and in fact, multiple water using appliances throughout the property at any given time.

www.stuart-turner.co.uk

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Franke has extended its award-winning Maris Plus extractor hood range with the addition of a lustrous white glass colour option in addition to the existing black glass version. The new hood is available now in three sizes of 60, 80 and 90cm to offer wide design flexibility. The hood has three speed settings and an ‘intensive’ speed setting for short, powerful bursts to remove unpleasant odours quickly and efficiently. The touch-screen ghost controls on its digital display are also not visible when the hood is turned off. All Maris Plus hoods feature Franke’s ‘Greenline’ technology, with their brushless motors and LED lighting providing up to an 85% energy saving compared to a standard motor and earning them an A+ energy rating.

PWS is delighted to introduce its latest product Directory which has been updated to not only include the company’s full range of newest products and accessories, but features an improved layout and structure, designed around extensive customer research. PWS’ 2017 Directory features a fresh, new look, coupled with a user-centric approach that presents a clearer communication of its extensive product offer. Extending to over 500 pages, the Directory is segmented across nine dedicated categories, from door frontals and worksurfaces, through to handles and storage. The 9,000 stocked products featured in the directory are laid out to work in partnership with the new price list, offering an easy-to-reference format to deliver a key resource for quoting, specifying and purchasing.

0161 436 6280 • www.franke.co.uk

01325 505 555 • www.pws.co.uk