K&BJ Oct 2015

october 2015

Sylmar’s Success Story • Crestwood UK’s Winning Recipe • Fabulous Furniture From Pelipal Plus Worktops • Doors • Sinks & Taps • Bathroom Furniture Heating & Ventilation • Compact Bathrooms and much more

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October 2015 2. Editor’s Kitchen Choice 4. A Solid Success Sylmar’s Success Story • Crestwood UK’s Winning Recipe • Fabulous Furniture From Pelipal Plus Worktops • Doors • Sinks & Taps • Bathroom Furniture Heating & Ventilation • Compact Bathrooms and much more

Cover The innovative 7005 range from Pelipal gives total flexibility with the feel of freestanding furniture. Statement wall hung vanity units can have perfectly proportioned feet and the range includes a host of freestanding elements. Optional integrated and motion sensor LED lighting add luxury and ambience to this collection.

01661 842 304 • www.inhouseltd.co.uk editor: Catherine Earle Catherine@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk publication manager: Eoin Costen Eoin@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk circulation: Circ@KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk Tel: 01502 517115 Fax: 01502 517117 Twitter: @KB_Journal www.KitchenandBathroomJournal.co.uk Please note: points of view expressed in articles by contributing writers and in advertisements included in Kitchen & Bathroom Journal do not necessarily represent those of the publishers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in Kitchen & Bathroom Journal, no legal responsibility will be accepted by the publishers for incidents arising from use of information published. All rights, including moral and intellectual property rights, reserved.

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Peter JR Holt, Managing Director of Sylmar Technology talks to K&BJ about the solid surface industry and his latest product innovations.

8. Coordination Is Key

EGGER UK has extended its worktop range to complement the latest kitchen décors.

10. Top Form

Surfacing material plays a pivotal role in shaping the kitchen, and with more homeowners choosing to refurbish their homes, demand is high.

14. A Recipe For Success

32. A Perfect Fit

One size doesn’t fit all. Today’s bathroom furniture opens the door to larger than life style and individualism.

34. In Love With Modular

Fall in love with your bathroom again with PJH’s new CARINO modular furniture range from Moods.

36. Fabulous Furniture

Bathroom design is taking a new turn and to understand why, Pelipal asks you to take a closer look at your kitchen.

38. The Essentials

Ideal Bathroom’s Essential range gets a make-over.

With the luxury market expecting to grow 6% in the next two years, Crestwood UK showcases its high-end KBB brand, Deseo.

40. The Heat Is On

16. Opening Doors

42. Noisy Neighbour?

Make a style statement and give your kitchen some front.

20. Tapping Into The Market Take a closer look at the newest sink and tap designs on the market.

26. The Hard Facts

Water softener expert, Mark Nepstad talks to K&BJ about the importance of water planning when creating a new kitchen and bathroom.

28. Hide & Sleek

Hide away solutions for the kitchen.

The latest heating products on the market to get temperatures soaring.

Are you being kept awake by a noisy extractor fan? If the answer is yes, then take a closer look at Xpelair’s Simply SilentTM range of extractor fans.

44. Slimming Down

Can you pinch an inch in your bathroom?

The latest compact bathroom products mean style is no longer dictated by size.

46. Top Brass

Contemporary brassware with European influence.

48. Business News

30. Editor’s Bathroom Choice

DISTINCTLY RADIANT Illuminating bathroom brassware

www.abode.eu Model shown Début Basin Monobloc Mixer

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The Gutmann Arte hood from Blanco Germany makes a dramatic addition to contemporary kitchen design. With a glowing, web-like pattern, the hood is the first extractor in the world without a hood body. Available as an island hood, it measures 900mm x 453mm or a wall hood measuring 900mm x 304mm.

01923 635 200 • www.blanco.co.uk

EDITOR’S KITCHEN

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CHOICE 1. The Zaros ZA800 chimney hood from Caple offers a black glass and stainless steel finish with 6.5W LED strip lights. This EU energy class A model features electronic touch controls, an auto timer and four speeds up to a maximum extraction rate of 753m3/h. It has a maximum sound level of 59dB, which is equivalent to normal conversation levels.

0117 938 1900 • www.caple.co.uk 2. Liebherr has unveiled its new ColorLine fridgefreezers which are available in Fire Red, Avocado Green (pictured) and Water Blue. This freestanding model offers a A++ energy rating and includes storage space with an overall net capacity of 210 litres for the fridge compartment and 84 litres for the lower freezer. Total measurements: H181 x W55 x D62cm.

01767 60 2221 • www.liebherr.co.uk

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3. Hoover has announced the launch of the Dynamic NEXT 4 x 4 multi-function fridge freezer.

Featuring a 421 litre capacity, this A+ rated model offers a large fridge with double doors and two freezer drawers. It also boasts No Frost technology and LED lights to minimise energy consumption and maximise visibility in the fridge interior.

0151 334 2781 • www.hoover.co.uk

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A SOLID SUCCESS

maia® Greystone

minerva® Amazonia Brown worktop with new 1.5 designer bowl in white acrylic

minerva® Desert Rock

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maia® Greystone

Sylmar’s 37,000 sqft factory

Sylmar’s Managing Director, Peter JR Holt

With 30 years of experience in the KBB sector, Peter JR Holt, Managing Director of Sylmar Technology talks to K&BJ about the solid surface industry and his latest product innovations. maia® Beige Sparkle

maia® Brazilian Greige

maia® Snow Haze

minerva® Carrara White shower and vanity unit enclosure

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t’s a journalists dream to interview someone who is not only open and honest but passionate about the market he works in. And for Peter Holt, Managing Director of Sylmar Technology since 2006, his straight-talking nature and enthusiasm for the KBB market has turned what was once a small solid surface manufacturing company into one of the industry’s biggest success stories.

We start the interview with a brutally honest statement from Peter: “PR fluff doesn’t interest me,” he begins. “When I have something to shout about, you’ll know about it. And I feel like that time is now.” As I’m shown around a highly organised factory that stretches to more than 37,000 sqft, I find myself wondering where it all began.

“It seems like a lifetime ago I was working for the Spring Ram Corporation, fitting kitchen sink showroom displays for my customers on a Saturday,” explains Peter, whose career in the KBB sector spans more than 30 years. “But if that was what it took for me to get the job done, I would do it. I was ambitious and I wasn’t afraid to work hard to get results.” His determination didn’t go unnoticed as he gradually rose through the ranks at Spring Ram to become Account Director of B&Q. His main role was analysing the shopping habits of B&Q customers - and contributing towards the design of a new range of taps. Whilst Peter admits these were fun times, his ambitious nature landed him a role at Caradon Plumbing Solutions, the name behind Twyford, Doulton, Mira Showers, Ideal Boilers and Stelrad radiators. “I was asked to develop their retail business,” he says. “To this day I still have fond memories of creating the bog in a box with our distribution partners.” Many readers will no doubt remember this as the original all in one sanitaryware concept that allowed customers to take away everything they needed to fit a WC all in one simple box.

But it was Peter’s position within laminate worktop manufacturing company Orama Fabrications Ltd that paved the way for his future. As shareholder and Sales and Marketing Manager, Peter saw the company’s revenue grow from £16 million in 2001 to £35 million three years later. Growth led Orama Fabrications to acquire Sylmar Technology, a then small solid surface manufacturing company but it wasn’t long before Orama Fabrications found itself in the acquisition spotlight: “We were approached by Wilsonart and a buy out was agreed with the proviso that Sylmar Technology would not be part of the negotiations,” says Peter.

The deal was done and in 2006, Peter decided to acquire Sylmar Technology himself. “When I took on the business, it employed five people.” He admits, candidly. “Today, I’m pleased to say I have 60 employees. I’ve also tripled the turnover to £10 million.”

Today, the solid surface company manufactures and hand finishes solid surfaces for the kitchen and bathroom market from its premises in Alfreton, Derbyshire. Offering a seven to ten-day lead time on made-to-order standard sizes and 14 days for bespoke items, Sylmar is one of a handful of surface companies still manufacturing and hand-finishing everything in the UK - and, with no trade ties or single supplier used, Peter and his team have complete flexibility when looking for the best materials available.

So why did Peter take on Sylmar? “Simple. I could see that the company was going places.

There was a decline in laminate and big changes were afoot. In 1986, laminate made up 86% of the surface market but in 2012 it was only making up 56% of the market. Why? Well, I always relate this change to the car sector. Nobody makes a bad car anymore. Yes, they vary in price and spec but they’re all built to last. Buying a car now only comes down to personal preference and the performance you require. The same can be said for today’s kitchen, with solid surfaces seen by consumers as a trade up from laminate,” explains Peter. I can see his logic. The components

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Sylmar’s hand-finishing department

All Sylmar products are manufactured and hand made in the UK that go into a modern kitchen are broadly similar but it’s the finishing touches – like the worktop – that make a generic kitchen truly yours. Peter adds, “Customers were starting to come around to this way of thinking when the recession hit.”

Sylmar’s first solid surface range, maia®, was being used in MFI kitchen displays across the country when the multiple-retailer announced it was going into liquidation in 2008. “Over 25% of our business was with MFI but there were always going to be victims of the recession. I often get asked if I have any regrets about working with them but I don’t.

“To promote a new brand in the worksurface market you either need very deep pockets or a way of getting as many consumers as possible to see your product,” says Peter. “Thanks to MFI, we were able to get our relatively new and unknown product in front of thousands of consumers and create brand awareness. What could be better than that?

“MFI certainly hasn’t tarnished my views on multiple retailers and we still work with them now - but I have never allowed a customer to be 25% of our business again.

That lesson has definitely been learnt.”

MFI’s closure was a sign for the Derbyshire-based company to diversify. While the retail sector felt the pain of recession, the less-able market remained buoyant.

“The recession didn’t impact on the aging

minerva® Carrara White population’s need for care and new and existing care homes needed durable worktops that could offer unparalleled hygienic properties. A rise in tuition fees also meant a need for universities to upgrade their student houses, which often included retro-fitting kitchen worktops to create a fresh new look.

We had to work hard to gain new business but we got there in the end.”

So where does that leave the independent retailer? “It’s not always easy sailing for an independent, especially when you have the internet to contend with. That’s why we do not sell our minerva® range online. We don’t want retailers to be disadvantaged by online price wars. Because of this decision, multiple and independent retailers can be assured that there is price consistency and good margins to be had,” says Peter.

The company’s ability to evolve and face challenges head on has resulted in its maia® range of 3mm acrylic solid surfaces

minerva® Carrara Grey

growing. Four new designs will be launched in the coming weeks. Working alongside its distribution partners to launch the new finishes - Snow Haze, Beige Sparkle, Greystone and Brazilian Greige, the new décors all fall into the on-trend grey and white themes.

With guidance from the Morris Lea Design Partnership, each new décor has been created in-house to complement current door designs and colour trends. They can also be used as part of an integrated sink design, complementary splashbacks, upstands, plinths, hot rods or chopping boards. Peter adds, “Our team saw a need to add more cream tones to the range so they can work with the current trend for grey and oak in the kitchen. We’ve also focused our attention on the natural look. Each sheet is completely unique, making us even closer to replicating natural materials” Meanwhile, Sylmar’s minerva® premium range of 25mm solid worksurfaces - which offers easy joining without a worktop bolt - is set to make its debut in the US this January.

So what does the future hold for Sylmar?

“Good question,” answers Peter. “The economy will be a major influence on our growth but I’m confident that we will increase our presence in the kitchen and bathroom sector. I also believe that the solid surface market in the UK is relatively immature compared to other global markets. That’s where the opportunity lies for Sylmar Technology…”

For more information call 01773 521300 or visit www.sylmarsolidsurfaces.co.uk.

Mix the drama of minerva® Black Granite with the classic and timeless look of minerva® Carrara White.

Manufactured to a full 25mm thickness with colour throughout, minerva delivers a luxurious appearance, the cool touch of natural stone and the flexibility to meet all your design needs without incurring the cost of specialist installation.

Straightforward to cut and join using standard woodworking tools, the imperceptible, seamless joints enable clean flowing lines and sweeping curves.

Available in 28mm, 42mm and 54mm thicknesses, maia® worktops are designed for living. Planning and installation is straightforward as all worktops are edged and handfinished saving time and cost during installation. Inspired by the very latest in kitchen designs, 4 new décors are available as of 1 September 2015: maia® Greystone Using the natural tones of stone and rock, Greystone worksurfaces make a strong statement especially with a monotone design theme.

Colours that work well with this décor are ivory, cream, light oak, as well as bone & stone shades.

maia® Beige Sparkle Beige Sparkle worksurfaces combine beige tones with casual shades of cream, silver and soft grey. Soft gold, peach, coral and shimmery lavender can be added as complementary colours for accent walls or accessories.

maia® Snow Haze Snow Haze is a very special décor thanks to its exceptional veined effect with hues of white, off white and subtle gold. Bringing the illusion of space when combined with lighting, reflection and transparency, this décor works well with white, cream and oak.

maia® worktops are impenetrable to dirt and bacteria, are highly hygienic and easy to clean.

Please contact us for brochures and product samples or to discuss your requirements for maia® or minerva® worktops.

T: 01773 521 300 | E: sales@sylmar.co.uk

maia® Brazilian Greige Brazilian Greige worksurfaces provide a versatile décor supplemented with hues of soft grey, brown and natural metals. Complementary colours include cream, yellow, blue tones and aubergine.

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F311 ST87 Ceramic Chalk, H3450 ST36 White Fleetwood, H3452 Graphite Fleetwood and U708 PM Light Grey

COORDINATION IS KEY EGGER UK has extended its worktop range to complement the latest kitchen décors.

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GGER UK has revamped its worktop range to incorporate brand new décors and textures to create worktops with matching MFC, laminate and edging, enabling the customer to create coordinated doors, end panels, carcasses, shelving and even plinths with their worktop.

“This is the most significant revamp we have ever made to our worktop range and we believe it will have a huge impact on the sector,” says EGGER UK’s head of décor development, Elliott Fairlie. With an increasing demand for open plan, multifunctional living, creating a coordinated look requires materials that either match or complement the worktop and because EGGER supplies the materials that are made into doors, carcasses, shelving, end panels and plinths, the resources exist to bring the coordinated look together.

“Increasingly, the choice of worktop is the starting point of a kitchen scheme,” explains Elliott. “The worktop takes centre stage, so it’s crucial to combine other furniture such as doors, end panels, shelving and flooring to create a successful look.”

Rather than just tinkering with the colour palette, EGGER has developed a concept that helps designers and consumers create truly coordinated interiors. Out goes its existing worktop range of 20 décors and in comes a standard 38 mm postformed Contemporary collection of 26 décors and a Premium range of 25mm and 38mm square-edge worktops in 12 décors.

“The decision to retain a tight postformed edge in the Contemporary range rather than move completely over to the even more fashionable square-edge profile reflects

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F311 ST87 Ceramic Anthracite

H1181 ST37 Tobacco Halifax Oak

H1180 ST37 Natural Halifax Oak (Q1180 endgrain edging)

H3309 ST28 Sand Gladstone Oak

customer feedback. There remains a strong demand for this type of worktop in the British market,” says Elliott. “But by using a high density protective layer along the front edge of the core board creates a front edge that is less susceptible to damage from impact, a vulnerable spot on some postformed worktops, whilst the tight 3mm radius on the postformed edge gives a contemporary look.”

In the Contemporary range there is an increased emphasis on woodgrains. This is in reaction to the amount of solid colour being used as frontals, with woodgrains now becoming the accent.

For customers looking for something even more on trend, the new square-edge Premium

range also offers six stone and ceramic décors – as well as synchronised pore woodgrains The process, which creates worktop designs where the texture aligns perfectly with the wood grain, gives the opportunity to betterreplicate the unique visual appearance of the real thing. As the first supplier to offer the synchronised pore worktops, the end result gives the natural look and feel of solid wood with all the durability, care and maintenance benefits of laminate.

“Laminates continue to dominate the worktop market with an 85% share by volume, and we have put a lot of effort into ensuring our new products are able to replicate other finishes such as natural stone,

granite, solid surface and marble as well as woodgrains – that are now indistinguishable from the real thing,” says Elliott.

EGGER’s new worktop range is available from October with the full range being held in stock nationally by EGGER’s network of distributors. Matching up-stands and splash backs are also available for every décor, as well as six new contrasting effects including quartz glass and stainless steel. A number of sales tools and point of sale material is also available to retailers.

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

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The Tuscan Solid Wood Worksurface range from IDS offers nine species including Bamboo, Brown Ash, Cherry, Country Beech, Iroko, Maple, Oak, Prime Beech and Walnut. There is a flexible choice of sizes in 2m, 3m and 4m lengths, four thicknesses of 28mm, 32mm, 40mm and 60mm and two widths of 650 and 900mm depending on specie selected. All species are available in a 40mm upstand in a 3m length.

08457 298 298 • www.idsurfaces.co.uk

TOP FORM

Surfacing material plays a pivotal role in shaping the kitchen, and with more homeowners choosing to refurbish their homes, demand is high.

Consera from the MISTRAL range of 25mm solid surfacing by Karonia gives designers the freedom to create whatever shape, size and combination required.

Seamlessly joined means that virtually any size and shape of worksurface or breakfast bar can be created. 20 colours available and a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty as standard. www.karonia.com

ccording to a recent Lloyds Bank survey, almost two million homeowners are choosing to improve their home rather than move, and with kitchens being the primary focus for 40% of respondents, home upgrades are at the top of the agenda. Looking outside the UK, The European Home Report 2014 identified the kitchen as being the most prioritised room for improvement and research by Zopa has found that a new kitchen results, on average, in a 49% return on investment.

With housing market reports indicating the market to be slowing down, coupled with record low rates on borrowing, home improvements are a cost-effective way to add value to your property for the long term.

Howard Noh, Managing Director of Tristone UK Ltd, comments, “Homeowners are increasingly coming to us looking for affordable but effective ways of adding value to their properties. Simply replacing a kitchen worktop or a bathroom surface can dramatically transform the look and feel of any space. A change like this can be a quick and affordable fix that accommodates your changing tastes while boosting your property value.”

Exploring the current trends, Mar Esteve Cortes, Marketing Project Manager at TheSize, comments, “Worktops and islands are replacing the kitchen table as the hub of a home, with marble, concrete, and timber-inspired worktops taking the centre stage as homeowners embrace classic aesthetics that have universal appeal.”

Inviting textures that encourage the urge to reach out and touch are very much on-trend in 2015. Mar adds, “Timber, honed granite, marble and sintered surfaces are proving to be popular surfacing materials due to their tactile nature. This is perhaps a response to the high gloss finish that has dominated the kitchen over the last five years but has since waned in popularity as consumers seek the natural over the artificial.”

Similarly, neutral tones continue to trend this year. Mar explains, “Dark charcoals, off whites and greys remain the ideal base tones to execute most design schemes, especially when used as a platform to build eye-catching aesthetics with more dynamic finishes since they provide the necessary contrast.

Black is another dominant tone this year, particularly for worktops and cabinetry, used with restraint it can add sophistication to the overall design, applied in abundance the kitchen is typically perceived to carry a more masculine energy.”

Finally, Timber is another emerging trend, a symptom of consumer desire for a natural feel in the kitchen environment. “Whether it’s the real thing, wood textured or a wood-inspired design, timber is in demand,” says Mar. “Oak and driftwood styles are experiencing a particular surge of interest in application to cabinetry, offering a stark feel to provide contrast to the rest of the kitchen. Just as with marble, there are better suited alternatives to timber in the kitchen; sintered surfaces being a prime example since they can match the timber aesthetic but with the essential advantage of having hygienic properties.”

Make a Statement.

Surfaces for your home.

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

www.caesarstone.co.uk Bianco Drift 6131

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The Cosentino Group has launched seven new colours to its existing Dekton® range in response to the continual demand for neutral interiors. Totalling 22 colours, they are divided into four Collections: Solid, Natural, Tech and – new for 2015 - Wild. Pictured: Wild Collection - Borea and Makai.

01256 761 229 • www.cosentino.com

Inspired by America’s loft culture, Dark Concrete is one of four new quartz colours that make up COMPAC’s New York Collection. The New York Collection consists of seven urban colours including new additions: Dark Concrete, Ice Concrete, Beige Concrete and Beige Zement. All with exclusive finishes, depth of colour and definition of grain –all durable, hygienic, easy to clean and maintain. www.compac.es

MAX-QUARTZ

MIN-WEIGHT Premium finish surfaces without the weight. Or the wait.

Revolutionary Max-Top Quartz combines the strength and beauty of solid natural stone, with a lightweight structure that makes handling simple.

Factory pre-finishing allows for instant installation, which can be performed using standard techniques. 100% waterproof and available in ten decors, Max-Top Quartz offers maximum benefits for installers and consumers.

For the strength and beauty of quartz, with the simplicity of a lightweight surface, visit www.maxtopquartz.co.uk

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QUARTZ MADE SIMPLE

Lightweight and simple to install, Maxtop’s worktops are 100% water proof, extreme wear resistant and suitable for the kitchen and bathroom. Available in 10 decors, the surface is made from 93% natural quartzstone and 7% polymer resin. Available off the shelf, it offers a pre-finished face and four edges.

Pictured: Diamond White Sparkle.

0161 224 0333 • www.maxtopquartz.co.uk

ICECONCRETE

YOUR LIFE, EXTRAORDINARY The new colours of the New York Collection explore an industrial and urban aesthetic to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary.

Seven colours with two unique finishes, Concrete and Glacé, created to surprise. Creating softness and warmth. Unique in every way.

COMPAC UK-HESTON Unit 4, Aerodrome Way, TW5 9QB Heston T: 0208 5649377 · F: 0208 8974814 · london@compac.es COMPAC UK-WAKEFIELD Unit 6, Diamond Business Park. Thornes Moor Road, WF2 8PT Wakefield T: 01924 368703 · F: 01924 360677 · wakefield@compac.es

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Alta Opaco Clay, Opaco Blue and Deda Dark Smoked Oak Real Sawn

A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS With the luxury market expecting to grow 6% in the next two years, Crestwood UK showcases its high-end KBB brand, Deseo.

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n order to successfully break into the luxury kitchen market, your products need to offer something unique.

Exceptional quality, flexibility and innovative designs are essential ingredients when working in high-end markets but by adding truly bespoke designs and complete market exclusivity into the mix, you suddenly have a recipe for market success.

Crestwood UK’s luxury KBB brand, Deseo offers you all this and more. Whilst many luxury brands specialise in narrow

sectors, the fashion and design orientated brand, which was first launched in 2014, offers customers a plethora of styling options, incorporating a fully bespoke offering for your home.

Keen to offer customers a completely personalised look, Deseo’s customers have access to an array of high quality fascias and materials including the most luxurious lacquers and on-trend concrete and metal effects. Contemporary designs like the Helix Terra and Vetro ranges offer ceramic

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Chamfered top edge applied to drawerfronts and U shaped Island panel

Feature units in the Audley Collection Burlington door

The contemporary Jerwood door from the Audley Collection

The ceramic door from the Helix Terra range

and glass products respectively, whilst the traditional in-frame Audley Collection – which can be designed with bespoke sized dovetailed drawer boxes – is available with a myriad of curves, frame and hinge options.

For the retailer, the brand offers something different, which is inherently more exclusive than other brands. By accessing top quality, made-to-order products, unique materials and innovative designs, Deseo’s retailers can substantially increase the value of your kitchen sales.

To assist retailers further, Deseo is also backed by a fully branded package of retail brochures, technical guides, marketing support, customer quoting/ordering software, samples, POS, free display design service, and both internal and external sales contacts. And, thanks to the brands continual investment, it has launched a new app which helps customers create and modify their own Deseo quotes and turn them into orders.

James Bust, Commercial Director of Crestwood UK Ltd adds, “Thanks to the

brands diverse customer base our products are applicable to many markets. As these markets grow, we are confident that with continual investment and our specialist resources, the Deseo brand will continue to go from strength to strength.”

For more information call 01780 753407, email enquiries@deseoliving.com or visit www.deseoliving.co.uk

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1. TKC’s Imola matt range of kitchen doors is aimed at mid-market customers. Available in two colour options – Imola Anthracite and Imola White – the doors feature an on-trend matt finish.

Available in a range of sizes and configurations from stock, the collection includes external curved doors, coordinating square and external curved plinths and cornices. Pictured: Imola Anthracite.

0161 336 3636 • www.tkcomponents.co.uk

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2. The W9 range is the latest furniture collection from Davonport Kitchens. The hand-made cabinetry, which is made from natural materials including endgrain timber, can be painted and combined with other natural materials for the work surface, such as stone or marble. Hidden storage areas can also be added as desired.

0845 468 0025 • www.davonport.com 3. Responding to the ongoing demand for greypainted kitchens, PWS has introduced Charcoal as an ex-stock colour in its paint-to-order Milbourne collection. Retailers and manufacturers can now enjoy the benefit of purchasing the range from stock, resulting in a 15% saving at list price compared to the paint-to-order option (based on 12 popular door sizes).

01325 505555 • www.pws.co.uk

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4. Bellissimo has added three finishes to its Pisa range. Designed to complement the five woodgrains already offered, White, Cashmere and Cream are on-trend solid colour’s for the collection’s slab door format. Made from PVC-edged MFC with almost invisible laser edging, the handle-less design is offered in bespoke sizes and a 300mm x 300mm curved door is available.

01772 696 959 • www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

OPENING DOORS Make a style statement and give your kitchen some front!

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Crestwood ad

Introducing the Alta MDF lacquered and Deda veneered ranges from Deseo. Luxury bespoke fascias, components and accessories made to order in any size, finish and configuration. The Alta range is available in a variety of styles - slab, chamfer, side bevel, J profile and undercut, and in matt, gloss and piano gloss finishes. Products can be made in any size and any colour, and a vast array of accessories including painted Gola profiles are also available. The Deda range offers a variety of styles - slab, chamfer, side bevel, J profile, in a choice of 32 different veneers. Select vertical or horizontal grain, random or grain matched configurations, and all products can be made in any size, with a complete range of customisable accessories.

Full marketing support is available with a range of retail and trade brochures, samples, box swatch sets and system support.

Deseo 52 St. Martins Stamford Lincs PE9 2LG Tel: 01780 753407 Email: enquiries@deseoliving.com Web: www.deseoliving.com

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MARKET INSIGHT What are the emerging door trends colours, textures, shape and finishes - for 2016?

“Perfectly coordinated kitchens are being shunned in favour of spaces that contrast colours and textures. Some of the most popular kitchens will blend high gloss, wood tones and painted cabinetry to create unique and stylish rooms.

Veneered doors, which offer high-gloss and grainmatching, will continue to prove popular, with high gloss and grain matching becoming an attractive option for high-end market design.

“Painted kitchens, which combine modern and traditional elements, are also on trend with consumers looking to mix multiple colours within the kitchen. Greys are still very popular and will continue to be nexy year. However, we will be seeing a move to blues or a mix of lighter and darker colours on islands or wall units with a contrast on base units.”

Gareth Atkin Director, Landau.

With bespoke services becoming the norm, what are manufacturers offering to differentiate themselves against the competition?

“The concept of bespoke is rapidly changing, as engineering allows us to create design flexibility not previously available. Brands now use advanced technology to precision manufacture each individual kitchen to order. When a kitchen is designed for you, it is designed to fit the available space like a glove.

“With so many cabinet, storage and finish options available – this is merely modern bespoke.

With precisely measured designs, manufacturers can create specific width, depth or height for any flat surface and square edge door and it doesn’t have to cost the earth to do so. It’s the retailer’s job to use their savvy design skills to show some innovative combinations.”

Wayne Dance Managing Director, InHouse Inspired Room Design.

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1. Marpatt’s True Oak kitchen - pictured here in natural and block painted white - is available on a three to four week lead time. Available in a wide range of standard colours and colour match options, panels can be supplied cut and edged to size. Accessories are also available.

0116 274 3943 • www.marpatt.co.uk 2. The new Metallic Champagne kitchen from Caple features high-gloss, ultra-modern doors which are available with matching or two-tone, glass-effect edging. The latest introduction to the Radiance collection, the design boasts sparkly metallic champagne tones, curved doors and metallic plant-on end panels. The UV light, moisture and stain resistant MDF doors are 18mm thick and have a 1mm layer of metallic acrylic gloss applied to the front face.

0117 938 1900 • www.caple.co.uk

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3. BA Components has introduced Ultramatt Metallic Cashmere to its made to measure, ultra modern door range, Zurfiz. The addition of metallic flakes and a matt over lacquer means this door offers a subtle addition to any kitchen.

028 8676 4600 • www.byba.co.uk 4. The NX902 range, part of Schuller’s next125 collection, uses reclaimed and historic timber in its design. Sourced from beams and salvaged barn doors, each full-length front is totally unique with pinholes and graining all creating individual features.

01661 842304 • www.inhouseltd.co.uk 5. The Nature’s Choice range from Landau features Dorethea doors with 90mm stiles. Using two standard colours of grey – Graphite and Pavilion – on the doors and island, it offers a contemporary take on classic design.

01482 440 680 • www.landau.uk.com

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Airo Ultra High Gloss

Infinite Colours in Wood, Matt & High Gloss.

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

As a leading supplier in this area we now offer our any colour ultra high gloss finish as well as our offering of any colour painted wood and matt painted finishes. This means your clients will have an infinite choice of colour to choose from when specifying their painted kitchen. Marpatt painted ranges are finished by us in house with rapid turn around for complete kitchen orders and remedials. www.marpatt.co.uk

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sinks & taps 20 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015

Created in partnership with Elleci, Reginox’s extended granite sink range includes 25 new sinks available in a choice of White, Black, Grey and Beige colourways. Manufactured in three high-tech materials including Granitek, Metaltek and Vitrotek, each design offers ultra high resistance and a beautiful, shiny finish.

01260 280 033 • www.reginox.co.uk

TAPPING INTO THE MARKET Take a closer look at the newest sink and tap designs on the market

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1. The new twin drainer kitchen sink - Zenuno 45 I-F - from The 1810 Company can be inset, undermounted or flush fit. It provides two sloping draining areas, each measuring 295mm (w) x 400mm (d). The draining areas, which are located on either side of the bowl, provide workspace for food preparation and draining. The extra deep bowl measures 450mm(w) x 450mm(d) x 255mm(h) and has a centralised, pre-drilled tap hole located on the rear edge of the sink. Minimum cabinet size 500mm.

01978 660 770 • www.the1810company.co.uk 2. Teka UK has launched Frame, a new range of low-profile kitchen sinks. Featuring positive lines and three different corner radiuses – 10mm on the outside, 25mm in the vertical panels of the bowl and 15mm at the bottom – the sinks are manufactured in polished stainless steel. Available in both left and right versions, it offers various bowl/drainer options in the standard size of 970mm x 510mm.

0845 3130 388 • www.teka.co.uk

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3. Franke has extended its Centinox sink design with the addition of four new stainless steel undermount models. The CMX 110 17 half bowl, CMX 110 34 small single bowl, CMX 110 50 large single bowl and CMX 160 34-17 1.5 bowl options fit a range of cabinet sizes from 400mm to 600mm. The linear design of the Centinox is emphasised by the square basket strainer waste and tight 12.5mm corner radii.

0161 436 6280 • www.franke.co.uk

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“All Abode products are designed by our in-house UK designers with the worst possible water conditions at the front of their mind, so all taps and specifications for aerators, valve cartridges and material plating are designed to deal with the hardest water conditions.

“Abode offer a range of water filter taps that use high Resin filters that counter the effects of hard water by temporarily changing the polarity of the water with the resin so the calcium does not adhere to the tap. The Granular activated carbon improves the taste and appearance of hard water whilst the inclusion of food grade polyphosphate within the filter helps ensure the calcium glides past the metallic surfaces, increasing the longevity of the mixer tap.

“Abode provide maps for consumers to identify their water hardness and gives options for them to choose from. Abode also train retailers how to spot hard water conditions and refine their sales offer accordingly.”

Darren Holliday Managing Director, Abode

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With high levels of hard water in the UK, what is the best way for manufacturers and retailers to educate the consumer on the right products for their water type?

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2. Zip has released two new tap designs, the Arc and Cube. Both designs can offer any combination of filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water and can be situated away from a sink with the use of a font kit. They also feature a 0.2 micron filtration system for energy efficiency and a compact under-sink command centre.

0845 6005 005 • www.zipwater.com

“One of the most common mistakes when specifying a specialist tap, is not specifying one. Today the best appliances offer the very best technology, even in hard water areas, and the retailer can never assume that the customer will understand it, especially if they haven’t purchased a new appliance for a number of years. It is therefore imperative to demonstrate the appliance.

Demonstrating the top of the range makes it easier to sell the features – seeing, touching and feeling the appliance develops confidence, as well as experiencing top level functionality; this may also tempt them to trade up to a higher specified model.”

3. The Vela LD Semi professional tap is pictured in a limited edition dual stainless steel finish. Also available in matte, both finishes have been hand polished by artisans with the third option available in polished black; PVD treated to form an extremely resistant finish that penetrates the metal. Its heavy-duty stainless steel flexible hose and 360° rotation means Vela can be positioned on an island, in the centre, to the right or to the left.

01772 698 111 • www.mgstaps.com

Linda Phoutthasak Marketing Manager, InSinkErator®

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1. Reginox’s Amur tap features a high-neck spout with a contemporary square and narrow profile. A single side lever, which pulls away from the main body of the tap to operate water flow ensuring that Amur would be a beautiful centrepiece. It is available in a choice of either sparkling chrome or brushed steel and comes with a 10 year guarantee.

01260 280033 • www.reginox.co.uk

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4. The Matrix R25 undermount stainless steel collection from Abode offers a wide range of sinks with tightly radiused 25mm corners designed to enable a combination approach to the sink layout or for single product installation. The Abode Linear chrome monobloc tap teamed up with the Matrix sinks form an ideal partnership. Linear is sophisticatedly tall and the slim handles nestle comfortably on the tap stem below the extra slim spout.

01226 283 434 • www.abode.eu 5. Franke has introduced the Atlas tap to its Specialist Range in solid stainless steel. The 289mm high Atlas is easily operated by a single side lever. It has a swivel nozzle, a spout reach of 215mm and rotates a full 360⁰ so is ideal for use with a double sink. Available now, the Atlas joins Franke’s ‘Portfolio 55’ collection.

0161 436 6280 • www.franke.co.uk 6. Carron Phoenix’s new Damo tap is one of the first in its range to be manufactured from solid stainless steel. Guaranteed for five years, the Damo is operated by a single lever and measures 265mm high with a spout reach of 180mm.

0161 436 6280 • www.carron.com

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Crosswater’s Wisp side lever kitchen mixer is part of the Cucina collection. Featuring a smart and smooth swivel spout for precise control, it measures 332mm high with a projection of 210mm. Pictured in a chrome finish, it is suitable for water pressure systems of 2.0 bar.

0845 873 8840 • www.crosswater.co.uk

How relevant is hard water when designing a new tap?

“All types of water are relevant to a design as mechanisms can be affected by water borne particles or hard water, so when designing a kitchen tap every stage of design is essential to ensure lasting performance and quality. To achieve superior results and exclusive products, we realised that it was necessary to make a fundamental change and move away from chrome plated brass, traditionally used in this industry, and use Stainless Steel. Regarded as the most hygienic of metals, stainless steel is extremely easy to clean; presenting a surface which has absolutely no pores or cracks that may harbour bacteria, mildew or collect hard water deposits.”

Vittorio Bergossi Managing Director, MGS Taps

Make it deliver real boiling water at 100째C but make it completely safe they said. Make it provide fresh filtered water. Make it perfect for mains cold and hot water too. Make it stylishly engineered in stainless steel. Make it easy to install and ideal for retrofitting in existing kitchens. Make it wonderful.

Discover the new Omni 4-in-1 tap at Franke.co.uk/Omni

sinks & taps 26 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015

The Kinetico 2020c Water Softener is ideal for households with one to three bathrooms The AquaTap, designed to work with Kinetico’s unique drinking water system, offers a 1/4 turn full flow lever and removable spout.

Kinetico’s single spout and three way taps have been designed to work with a water softener or Kinetico Drinking Water system.

THE HARD FACTS Water softener expert, Mark Nepstad talks to K&BJ about the importance of water planning when creating a new kitchen and bathroom.

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ater affects every area of our lives but it’s something that is often overlooked when considering a new kitchen or bathroom installation. “The reason for this is simple,” explains Mark Nepstad, Managing Director of Kinetico UK. “Consumers have not been educated on the damage hard water can do and the substantial benefits of having soft water in your home.”

If you are one of the 13 million households in the UK living in a hard water area, limescale will be causing lasting damage to your home. In fact, if you live in a very hard water area (over 280 parts

per million) in just 12 months, you can experience up to 70kg of scale build up in your home. Any new bathroom or kitchen will not stay looking new for long with hard water - you can say goodbye to shiny taps, sparkling draining boards, free flowing showers and smear free shower screens.

There is also the limescale damage you can’t see. Your boiler, heating system and appliances will work less efficiently if furred up with limescale and over time, can even cause your boiler to break down.

So what is the answer? Kinetico, leaders in water treatment, specialise in the manufacturing of water softeners and water

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Q& A

With Mark Nepstad, Managing Director of Kinetico UK:

HARD WATER

SOFT WATER

Hard water can affect the look and effectiveness of your kitchen and bathroom appliances caused by limescale build up.

The twin-tank, non-electric SuperSoft water softener is available to retailers.

filtration systems. “At Kinetico, we believe that everyone deserves great quality water in their home and our commitment to this cause has seen us spearhead innovative water softening technology for more than 40 years, both for domestic and commercial use,” says Mark. As the inventor of the nonelectric, twin tank water softener, Kinetico’s SuperSoft water softener and award-winning 2020c softener – which has the Good Housekeeping accreditation and a House Beautiful Award – Kinetico’s designs continue to lead the market, softening the water throughout your whole home and giving you a constant supply 24 hours a day.

Mark adds, “Installing a Kinetico water softener can protect your home and the investment you’ve made in a new kitchen and bathroom and ultimately save you time

HARD WATER

SOFT WATER

Kinetico water softeners can make cleaning easier and help smooth skin and soften hair.

The Kube is an advanced water filtration system that provides great tasting, clean water straight from your existing tap.

cleaning. It has also been proven to help smooth your skin and soften hair.”

Kinetico also specialises in multifunctional taps and Drinking Water Systems, carbon filtration systems and the more advanced Reverse Osmosis systems, both designed to take the impurities out of your drinking water such as lead, chlorine, viruses and bacteria. New to the UK market, Kinetico has just launched Kube – an innovative drinking water system that unlike many other filters on the market actually attaches to your existing tap so no need to install an additional one. It can also work very well in tangent with your water softener.

The perfect replacement for the filter jug and more economical giving you a plentiful supply of pure, filtered water 24 hours a day.

For more information call 0800 0151 380 or visit www.kinetico.co.uk

What advice can you give to retailers looking to display hard water treatment products in their showroom?

“When consulting with customers in the showroom, Kinetico wants to make it an engaging experience and we believe that giving the customer the opportunity to feel and experience soft water is the key to convincing them. That’s why, with the softener unit plumbed in, we would recommend an interactive demonstration, inviting the customer to wash their hands in hard and soft water so they can truly appreciate the different. Props displaying scaled-up taps, clogged appliance elements and blocked shower heads also aid the customer with the buying process.

“We’ll be the first to admit that water treatment can be confusing so we’ll take out the guess work and provide the retailer with as much support as they need to convince the customer that soft water really is the key to protecting their newly installed kitchen or bathroom.

“Kinetico also supports all of its retailers with a wealth of marketing collateral to assist the customer in the buying process.”

What are your predictions for the water softener market going forward?

“Despite millions of households facing the daily grind of scrubbing limescale from kitchens and bathrooms, market penetration for water softeners is still relatively low, but growing. Kinetico has led the way in driving market growth by being the first water softener manufacturer to engage in a national consumer advertising campaign to increase awareness of the category, our brand and of course our award-winning products.

“We have seen double digit growth over the past two years and we predict that the market will double in next three years. We are very excited about our future and unleashing the market potential hand in hand with our retailers.”

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1. Nolte’s 150mm plinth drawer – pictured here in white soft matt lacquered finish, which is part of the Matt Lacquer Concept range - is ideal for adding extra storage in your kitchen. Designed to give the appearance of a flowing living space from kitchen to living room, it is part of Nolte Küchen’s storage options which also includes larder units and LeMans.

01707 290 444 • www.nolte-kitchens.com

3. SieMatic’s interior storage system is pictured with moveable aluminium panels and smoked Chestnut lining. The insert panels can be added, moved or removed at any time to accommodate items of different sizes. This allows the interior to be personalised making it completely individual to the user. www.siematic.co.uk

2. Häcker Kitchens has developed Move, a new organiser system for drawer and cabinet interiors that ensures small items and kitchen utensils can be stored easily. Made from real wood and plastic, the boxes can be stacked on top of one another and repositioned to create a system within the system.

The metal elements and non-slip liners are available in a choice of Champagne or Lava Grey.

0207 723 5131 • www.haecker-kuechen.de/en

4. Part of the Schüller.C collection, this high cabinets full reach Le Mans rotating pull out unit makes the most of available space by creating easy and effortless access. Available in a range of sizes for flexible kitchen design.

01661 842304 • www.inhouseltd.co.uk

HIDE & SLEEK Hide away solutions for the kitchen.

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Talking trends with Wayne Dance, Managing Director at InHouse Inspired Room Design: “We don’t have the benefit of heaps of space in the UK and we tend to eat in more, so our kitchens need to have optimal levels of functionality.

Demand for mid height storage solutions is growing quickly, with the emphasis on making kitchens as fluid as possible. For years we have been bending down unnecessarily to unload dishwashers and stooping to retrieve heavy items from lower levels.

With designs now incorporating mid level cabinets capable of bearing heavier items and storage fixtures, those days are gone.

“As we continue with our love of open plan spaces, storage will be increasingly utilised to create features and personalise the kitchen and so storage that combines with display is a fast growing trend. Island units with open corners create eye-catching features and dispense with fishing around into hard to reach spaces. Banks of door fronts are interspersed with contrasting open display cabinets, because some stored items look better on display. Storage is now coming out of the closet.”

The current storage market in the eyes of Bernard Otulakowski, Managing Director, SieMatic UK: “One of the most interesting developments in interior storage solutions is the integration of technology. Our smartphones and tablets are now vital to our daily lives and so it makes sense that the kitchen, one of the most lived in areas of the home, adapts to suit this need. Tec sensitive surfaces and integrated USB charging stations in our drawers can limit the clutter in our kitchens.

“Our most trend conscious customers are looking for a design which is modern and minimalist, but with warmth and individuality. Our designers are achieving this by mixing cabinetry from different ranges and making a feature out of textures and finishes. For instance, matt white handle-less cabinets work so well when teamed with subtle metallic doors or rich wood veneers and slim stone worktops. It’s not a flashy look, but elegant, simple, and understated. With these kitchens, it’s not a matter of choosing either matt or glossy, or colour or wood, but bringing together a palette of harmonious finishes which can play off each other.”

editor’s choice 30 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015 1. Aqata’s new Spectra SP462 double door recess option features hinged inward opening doors allowing easy access to the shower. Characterised by spans of 8mm toughened clear glass, its polished chrome finish profiles are fully adjustable allowing the two ergonomically designed doors to close effortlessly onto discreet clear door seals, creating a secure water barrier.

01455 896 500 • www.aqata.co.uk

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2. A new polished ceramic wall tile range has joined RAK’s Tile Collection. Victoria includes a plain ivory and matching décor tile. Both designs measure 40x80cm and have a high gloss finish. The décor design has an ivory floral motif with a muted gold background; it can be used to form horizontal or vertical feature strips alongside the plain ivory design.

01730 237 850 • www.rakceramics.co.uk

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3. Twyford has extended its Opal bath range to include a tread pattern, adding seven new variations to its product offer. The tread covers the full length of the base and the baths also have the option of chrome hand grips. The acrylic baths are available in the standard 1700 x 700mm size and 1500 x 700mm model. The tread is also available with the low-volume model, so customers can enjoy a more accessible bath and save up to 90 litres of water each time.

01270 879 777 • www.twyfordbathrooms.com 4. The Nexo WC from Roca is now available in a wall-hung, rimless design. Compatible with all Roca Duplo concealed cisterns, the Nexo rimless WC operates with an ECO flush of 4.5/3 litres, helping to reduce water consumption while always delivering a powerful performance. With the pan mounted securely to the installation system behind the wall, the cistern is neatly concealed for a seamless finish.

01530 830080 • www.uk.roca.com

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FOR THIS CURVED VANITY DRAWER UNIT INCLUDING ILLUMINATED MIRROR CABINET AND BASIN FROM EUROPE’S NUMBER 1

CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO SELL IT?

“Probably the best bathroom furniture in the world!”

We are looking for new dealers & sales agents Email: info@inhouseltd.co.uk | Call: 01661 842 304 Website: www.inhouseltd.co.uk | www.inhousecaribbean.com

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A PERFECT FIT One size doesn’t fit all. Today’s bathroom furniture opens the door to larger than life style and individualism.

The Kartell furniture collection

by Laufen is available in a range of sizes and colour options for complete flexibility in bathrooms large and small. The vanity unit has a space saving siphon to maximise its internal storage potential and can be combined with an open shelving unit for a contemporary finish.

01530 510 007 • www.uk.laufen.com

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1. Noble, the furniture range from Bathroom Distributor Barwick, is being re-launched.

Manufactured by Utopia, the transformed range which includes more colour options and units than ever before – not only offers fitted furniture but a new collection of classically styled furniture along with modular units to complete the range.

01274 687555 • www.barwick.co.uk

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2. Pictured in a premium grey high-gloss lacquered finish, the new Fresco Cashmere fitted furniture range from PJH Group is available wall mounted, free-standing with designer legs or plinth lined. With a range of base and wall cabinet sizes, including space-saving options available, each is highly durable thanks to its solid 18mm carcase. Cabinet interior options (in white gloss, walnut or oak) and 11 door front finishes (including Cashmere) complete the look.

0800 8 77 88 99 • www.bathroomstolove.co.uk 3. Duravit’s new L-Cube furniture collection has been designed by Christian Werner. Defined by geometric lines with rectangular and square furniture fronts, it offers over 30 different surfaces from high gloss finishes to real wood fronts. Vast design combinations are available offering design flexibility. Pictured: Apricot Pearl.

0845 500 7787 • www.duravit.co.uk 4. RAK Ceramics’ new Harmony bathroom furniture includes two units designed for installation under the Harmony counter-top and over-counter basins.

Design features include an open display ledge over a push/release drawer and ambient strip lighting.

The units have a high gloss white painted finish, with wood finish side panels and are offered in widths of 90cms and 120cms.

01730 237850 • www.rakceramics.co.uk

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“Colour is a key look in the bathroom, with furniture offering an ideal way to introduce splashes of boldness and brightness to the room without it being overbearing.”

Joanne Langton Marketing Manager, Laufen.

“The popularity for freestanding furniture comes from the 18th century and the days of beautifully decorated washstands, so it makes sense that today’s versions should follow a similar principle - just updated for contemporary living.”

Wayne Dance Managing Director, InHouse.

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1. The Marlborough furniture range from the Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection features traditional Shaker design. Units incorporate five piece doors with soft close hinges and are available in a hand painted cobblestone finish or solid pale oak. The freestanding vanity units measure 1000mmW by 740mmH by 435mmD and are finished with honed marble or granite worktops and a vessel basin.

01225 303 929 • www.lauraashleybathroomcollection.com

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2. The new bathroom furniture Ecora range from VitrA is available in two finishes; High Gloss White for a neutral look or a rich Oak to add drama to a space. To create a cohesive aesthetic, complementary pieces are available including a vanity unit, tall unit, mid unit, an open small box, mirror cabinet and shelf, whilst a range of sizes and openings are available.

01235 750 990 • www.vitra.co.uk 3. The 7020 range from Pelipal’s 2015 collection offers a freestanding, rotating mirrored cabinet and LEDplus mirrors - a new lighting concept with colour temperature change. A multitude of cabinet options - either handleless or with handled fronts - clever internal storage solutions and drawers fitted with soft motion technics are available. Single and double mineral marble washbasins are also available in widths from 860mm to 1710mm.

01661 842 304 • www.pelipal.com 4. The new Royo Street Furniture from Frontline Bathrooms includes the Street Ceramic Basin Unit and Mirror and Street Furniture Pack. Both are wall hung in design, freeing up the floor and helping create the illusion of extra space. The are also small in scale; measuring 600mm and 500mm respectively. Colour options include charcoal grey Anthracite and pale Sandy Grey.

0845 470 2427 • www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk

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bathroom furniture kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015 • 35 Cashmere Gloss: 900mm 1-drawer unit with integrated resin basin, 900mm open unit and top, 450mm linen unit, 900x600mm mirror

White Gloss: 600mm open unit and top, 300mm tall unit, 600 x 900mm mirror, 600mm 1-drawer unit with Elemi resin washbowl.

In Love With Modular Fall in love with your bathroom again with PJH’s new CARINO modular furniture range from Moods.

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athroom specialist Moods, by PJH has launched CARINO, a new range of modular bathroom furniture. As featured in the new look Bathrooms to Love consumer brochure, which is available from November, the new collection has been created for the fashion-conscious consumer.

Boasting a high gloss modular style, the new addition is perfect for creating a highly contemporary look through its streamlined, simplistic form and high specification design and finish. Featuring an integrated J-handle, the new step furniture is available in three ontrend colours; Cashmere Gloss, White Gloss and Grey Drift.

Manufactured in the UK, cabinets are supplied fully assembled and include German engineered Hettich soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, an 18mm durable cabinet and

back panel. Unit choices are comprehensive, spanning both wall mounted and floor standing options across a good choice of design-led styles.

Designed to complement the new furniture range, Moods has also created a new collection of contemporary resin washbowls, which can be integrated or added as a counter top basin on the drawer cabinets and vanity shelves. The drawer unit also features a tidy drawer system to help organise toiletries. Other cabinet types include open units with tops, vanity shelves, WC units, linen/laundry units, splashbacks, tall units and coordinating mirrors.

All FSC certified cabinets, the CARINO Modular range is built to survive the hardest working bathrooms and comes with a five year guarantee.

Grey Drift: 900mm vanity shelf and top with Angelica resin washbowl, 300mm tall unit and 900 x 600mm mirror.

For more information call 0800 877 8899 or visit www.bathroomstolove.co.uk and www.partners.pjh.uk

bathroom furniture 36 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015 The new Solitaire 7005 from Pelipal in Sanremo oak terra finish is combined with three wall hung side cabinets with mirror doors.

The new Pelipal Solitaire 6005 (right) offer large vanity units and spacious wall hung furniture in a Castello Oak finish.

FABULOUS FURNITURE It’s an exciting time for bathroom retailers. Bathroom design is taking a new turn and to understand why, Pelipal asks you to take a closer look at your kitchen.

Solitaire 7020’s innovative LED lighting options create the ultimate ambience in the bathroom.

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he last few years have seen kitchen design move from purely functional to innovative concepts created for living and now bathrooms are following the same path.

Today’s bathroom designs merge function with ergonomics and aesthetics, creating rooms that not only offer optimum storage solutions but stunning spaces in which to relax and unwind. Consumers want to enjoy their homes more than ever before and this has led to bathroom design becoming one of the most exciting areas of interior design.

“When we introduced Pelipal into the UK, we knew we had opened the doors to change,” says Wayne Dance, Managing Director of InHouse and UK representative of Pelipal. “We combined the success we had with Schüller and the UK kitchen dealers with the quality of product and support provided

by Pelipal. Just like Schüller has done for kitchens, Pelipal has introduced impressive design and affordability into the bathroom furniture market.”

New for 2015, Pelipal’s Solitaire 7020 offers a range of freestanding furniture that

includes statement washstands, beautifully crafted rotating cabinets, roller stools, a cosmetic trolley and dressing table. Available in a range of designs and finishes, with modular designs, glass fronts, beautiful curves, lacquered finishes and wood effects, it ticks all the boxes. Practical and aesthetic storage solutions range from drop down laundry baskets to perfectly configured internal drawers and led lit glass display shelving.

“It’s not just design that places Pelipal on the podium position for Germany’s number one bathroom retailer, but attention to detail” says Dance. “Seamless laser edge technology improves water resistance by 400%, pivot point CLIP top BLUMOTION hinges provide extended design opportunities with smaller spaces and increased door options.”

With show stopping bathroom furniture available as standard, Pelipal retailers benefit from the kind of eye-catching displays previously afforded to kitchen showrooms.

With displays that attract customers and ranges that appeal to every budget, Pelipal bathrooms are creating excitement for the UK bathroom market.

For more information call 01661 842 304 or visit www.inhouseuk.net and www.inhousecaribbean.com

Geberit DuoFresh

Breathe easy.

Geberit DuoFresh provides all the benefits of a wall-hung toilet with the added functionality of odour extraction. Drawing air directly from the WC ceramic and passing it through the active carbon filter located behind the Sigma40 flush plate, Geberit DuoFresh is a recipe for clean air in the bathroom. → www.geberit.co.uk/geberitduofresh

← Odour-free air is returned to the room ← Odour extraction directly from the WC

bathroom furniture 38 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015

Essential baths – including the new Mayfair bath pictured are available for display at 80% discount.

THE ESSENTIALS

The entry-level Violet suite, part of Ideal Bathroom’s extended Essentials range.

Ideal Bathroom’s Essential range gets a make-over.

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Essential literature features new aspirational room settings and helpful customer information, and is available to promote in retail showrooms.

fter a recent review of its Essential bathroom collection, Ideal Bathrooms has extended its range to give retailers the latest styles and options for their showrooms. With an aim to give trade customers an edge over the internet and DIY retailers, the extended range offers style at competitive price points whilst upholding the quality and style credentials expected of the bathroom brand.

The latest additions include the new Violet (available from October) and Jasmine bathroom suites. The entry-level Violet suite offers rounded design, whilst the contemporary Jasmine suite offers chic square shaping and comes complete with pre-installed Geberit cistern fittings. WRAS

approved, they both offer high style at competitive prices.

New bath designs have also been included in the collection’s makeover. The range now features additional standard baths, including new Quartz reinforced models, which offer improved heat retention and strength. Made in the UK, the two Quartz options are available in four sizes for just an extra £40 trade each.

The extended line up also includes traditional, single ended and slipper acrylic bath designs and contemporary freestanding baths, offering even more choice for the consumer. A new entry-level space saving chrome towel warmer range, with a width of just 400mm, completes the additions to the collection.

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

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heating & ventilation 40 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015

MHS Radiators has introduced the Quadra to its collection of designer towel rails. Available in two sizes - 1,116mm x 300mm and 1,828mm x 300mm - it is available in hydronic and electric only options, with a heat output range from 528 to 715 watts. Colours range from Pearl White and Sunstone to Strawberry Red and Pastel Blue.

01268 546700 • www.mhsradiators.co.uk

THE HEAT IS ON

The latest heating products on the market to get temperatures soaring

Aestus has launched the Without towel warmer from the Designer Italian collection by Graziano. Manufactured from mild steel, it takes on a clean format, featuring 35mm round vertical tubes with 25mm round horizontal tubes. The design is available in White, Anthracite, Quartz, and Ancient Bronze, as well as two different sizes measuring H 380mm x D 110mm with widths of either 1200mm or 1600mm, giving heat outputs of 1583 Btu/hr and 2129 Btu/hr respectively.

01902 387 080 • www.aestus.co.uk

heating & ventilation kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015 • 41 1. Vivid IV (IVCN021) is just one of the products from Vogue (UK)’s new range of heated towel warmers; the Integral Collection. Each of the products feature a newly designed ‘Integral’ valve, which is completely unique. The hidden valve is built-in to the towel warmer design for a sleek, seamless appearance, yet still provides the same level of control as a visible, standard valve. The smallest model provides a heat output of 138 watts/ 471 Btu/hr.

01902 637 330 • www.vogueuk.co.uk

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2. Bisque’s new Trubi radiator has been designed to be positioned either vertically or horizontally.

Available in 12 sizes, including narrow designs measuring from 330mm x 1800mm to 462mm x 1800mm and wider designs ranging from 600mm x 792mm up to 1188mm. Customers can choose between a single or double tube design and a range of colours including White, Titane and Volcanic (pictured).

01225 478 500 • www.bisque.co.uk 3. Gaia’s DEVImat electric under floor heating is ideal for use in wetrooms. Installed just below the floor tiles, heat can be transferred quickly to the surface. This means in warm weather, when heating is not required constantly, the wet room floor can still be dried quickly at the flick of a switch or on a timer setting using the DEVIreg timer and thermostat control.

0845 434 9488 • www.gaia.co.uk

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MARKET INSIGHT Tom Long, Sales Manager for Aestus talks to KBJ about the current heating and ventilation market.

How have heating and ventilation products evolved to stay in keeping with the modern bathroom?

“Over the past few years the market for designer radiators and towel warmers in the bathroom has rapidly expanded becoming a must-have accessory. Not only is there a greater amount of choice than ever before, but in many cases the quality and design of heating products available has also improved with new technologies and innovations becoming standard fare. We all know that it hasn’t been boom times economically but in this product sector in particular, manufacturers have created a desirability factor through a combination of unique designs and marketing initiatives which has ensured that there is more consumer awareness of designer radiators and towel warmers generally. My feeling is that once you have created a must-have product commodity, consumers will be prepared to spend more to get what they want, at the quality they demand.”

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With many heating products becoming a style statement, what are the latest trends in design?

“In terms of style, traditional and contemporary trends continue to define the market. Heating solutions that offer tiny footprints continue to lend themselves to ultra modern décors and 21st century homes where reduced profiles and minimalist designs look effortlessly stylish yet remain highly functional. Traditional designs remain popular with the younger generations where modern interiors met with retro and classic finishing touches are becoming more universal.

Monochrome, graphical and geometric styling is being partnered with quality raw materials to enhance both the look and performance of the design radiator or towel rail with stainless steel and brass remaining fundamental materials for such heating solutions. Incredibly versatile and most importantly, durable, this type of material is suited to both open and closed heating circuits.”

Does technology play a part in top end market differentiation? If so, how?

“High quality heating solutions are definitely influencing bathroom design, with technological advancement coming to the fore to meet the needs of the anytime, anywhere generation. This has

seen 21st century heating solutions now being manufactured with technology to allow homeowners to control the heat output much more precisely to suit individual preferences and life styles.

“Features such as concealed valves, adjustable fixings or built-in thermostatic controls for practical placement and maximum user convenience, continue to gain momentum in the heating market.

Bespoke design has allowed manufacturers to tailormake a designer radiator or towel rail to specific user and space requirements; such as a strategically placed thermostatic valve that can remotely control a radiator up to five metres away.”

What are your predictions for the market going forward?

“Stainless steel and brass remain two fundamental materials for the design of superior heating solutions. Incredibly versatile and most importantly, durable, such material is suitable for connection to both open and closed heating circuits only adding to the growth and popularity of brass and stainless steel towel rail and radiator models.”

heating & ventilation 42 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015

The Simply Silent™ Contour uses advanced Ghost™ Air Movement Technology to deliver near-silent running.

Simply Silent™ Contour effectively eliminates humidity, condensation and odour to improve air quality in bathrooms and toilets.

NOISY NEIGHBOUR? Are you being kept awake by a noisy extractor fan?

If the answer is yes, then take a closer look at Xpelair’s Simply Silent™ range of fans.

The Simply Silent™ Contour avoids all forms of mechanical noise through long-life silent running motors and, thanks to advanced airflow management, irregular airflow paths are eliminated.

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ore than 14m adults in the UK have been affected by a noisy bathroom or kitchen fan in their homes, according to new research commissioned by ventilation expert, Xpelair.

The independent study highlights the scale of the problem faced by homeowners, including many who have been woken up or kept awake by a noisy fan.

Just under a half of the British adult population rated their existing bathroom fan as noisy, whilst a quarter of those described it as annoyingly noisy. The survey results also highlighted the impact that bathroom fans are having on poor sleep, with over 4.5 million adults having been woken up or kept awake by a noisy fan.

Lee Stones, Category Manager for Xpelair, said: “The research highlights a very real problem for many homeowners but it also suggests people are just putting up with noisy fans – perhaps because they don’t know any better.

“Through extensive research and development, Xpelair has proved that a

high performance level does not necessarily mean high noise levels. Using the latest in ventilation technology, we have developed a range of domestic solutions using our innovative Ghost Air Movement Technology to deliver near-silent running, including the Simply Silent family.

Lee continues, “Behind the scenes at Xpelair, there has been huge investment in our research and development teams and in our manufacturing facilities. Unlike some of our competitors that have introduced one or two silent products, our mission is to make all of our bathroom fans silent and really set the industry benchmark. We are committed to improving health and wellbeing through indoor air quality and air comfort – and this includes noise levels in the home.”

Xpelair’s Simply Silent™ range is an innovative family of products. With Simply Silent Contour, Simply Silent CV, Simply Silent DX and Simply Silent Show Fan Complete, Xpelair offers a suite of near silent running products that drive down the volume for homeowners.

For more information call 0844 372 7761 or visit www.xpelair.co.uk

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The Rye Tilting Rail from JIS Europe has been designed to resemble a sleek, ultra modern ladder, leaning casually and lightly against the wall in a clever design twist. Available in three different heating formats electric only, dual fuel and utilised solely with central heating – the rails are suitable for open plumbing systems. Measuring 1800mm x 520mm – tapering to 300mm at the top, it is constructed from 100% 304 grade stainless steel.

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compact bathrooms kitchens 44 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015

SLIMMING DOWN Can you pinch an inch in your bathroom? The latest compact bathroom products mean style is no longer dictated by size.

Shower toilets bring spa-like wellbeing to even the most compact of bathrooms and fit seamlessly into the room’s design, regardless of its size.

Now available as either a floor standing or wall-hung version, Geberit’s AquaClean Sela is simple to operate, enabling the whole family to enjoy the benefits of washing with water.

0800 077 8365 • www.geberit.co.uk

compact bathrooms kitchens kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015 • 45

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1. The Solo furniture collection from Bauhaus features a contemporary wall-hung design in a polished high-gloss lacquer. Available in five colours – Azure, Quartz, Graphite, White Gloss and Calico – it includes a hardwearing inset basin and is teamed with a coordinated back-lit mirror.

0845 873 8840 • www.bauhaus-bathrooms.co.uk 2. Twyford has added three new slim-line mirror cabinets to its e100 range. Pictured is the 550mm mirror cabinet in high gloss white, with a 550mm e100 washbasin and vanity unit. The narrow 179mm projection of the cabinets means that they do not impinge on the washbasin space. A folddown door under the mirror provides extra storage and doubles as a useful shelf with everything at eye-line for easy access.

01270 879 777 • www.twyfordbathrooms.com

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3. Grohe’s SML collection provides a range of sizes in some of its most popular products from extra small (XS) taps perfect for cloakrooms to extra large (XL). And thanks to Grohe’s BestMatch online configurator app you can find your BestMatch™ in terms of comfort, style and water delivery in just a few clicks. www.grohe.com/uk 4. Lecico has introduced the Linton compact vanity unit complete with sit on ceramic basin. Linton is a floor standing furniture range in a choice of gloss white or dark elm finishes and comes in a 600mm wide two door option or a compact alternative measuring 450mm wide by 255mm in depth, both with fitted basin. Here the basin unit is complemented with the Geo Atlas WC pan with an added water saving feature, allowing adjustment down to four and 2.6 litre flushing.

01234 244 030 • www.lecico.co.uk

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“While we are still a long way off our Continental neighbours in terms of wall-hung sales, volume is growing steadily in the UK, with consumers’ willingness to invest in quality bathroom fittings to make the space look as luxurious as possible rising.

This means the average budget for a new bathroom, regardless of its size, is increasing.”

Mark Larden Managing Director, Geberit

“Space is often at a premium in a bathroom, and therefore it is important to choose basins and mixers that meet your space requirements. Look out for manufacturers that offer a bespoke tap sizing service, which provide taps in a range of sizes from extrasmall to extra-large to suit consumer requirements.”

Michael Gray Training Manager, Grohe UK

brassware 46 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015

The new Black Steel Collection, part of the MGS Bathroom Collection, offers an industrial Black Steel finish created through Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD), a process that sees colour penetrate the metal by molecular bonding. This results in a smooth, durable black finish that is consistent throughout. Available across wall & deck-mounted Basin Mixers, fixed Showerheads and Single & Dual Shower Valves, it comes in a Matt or Gloss finish.

01732 760 079 • www.mgsbathroomtaps.co.uk

TOP BRASS

Contemporary brassware with European influence.

brassware kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015 • 47

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MARKET INSIGHT What are the latest brassware trends on the market?

“When looking at the new build market, we can see a growing European influence, with basin mixers, which are the norm on the continent, replacing pillar taps. When looking at the UK RMI (repair, maintenance and improvement) market though, pillar taps are still often the brassware of choice. In the UK it’s predominantly deck mounted basin and bath mixers whereas in Europe wall mounted products are used more frequently.

1. Chao is one of eight new chrome bathroom tap ranges for 2015 from Abode. The basin mixer – with single handed control – can be teamed with both conventional basins, as a deck mounted tap installation option and side with deck mounted basins. There is also a wall mounted basin mixer with shaped spout and pencil slim lever handle on a stylish curved backplate, suitable for regular and modern stand alone sinks.

01226 283 434 • www.abode.eu 2. Methven has extended its Aio collection with the addition of complementary tapware. Manufactured from Eco Brass® - which provides stronger corrosion resistance and preserves water quality – it features a variety of models, designs and sizes suitable for all water pressure systems. Suitable for domestic and commercial use, all the taps are backed by a 20-year guarantee.

01942 680 190 • www.methven.com/uk

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How are manufacturers differentiating their products?

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3. VitrA has launched Brava, a chrome brassware range with a practical anti-limescale finish. There are 14 complimentary pieces including a basin mixer, basin mixer (with pop-up), basin mixer for bowls, built-in basin mixer, bidet mixer, bath/shower mixer and a shower mixer. Mixers also feature a water-saving silicon aerator that reduces water usage to ensure a maximum 5 L/min water flow.

01235 750 990 • www.vitra.co.uk 4. Hansgrohe’s Rainmaker Select 460 overhead shower has three spray modes and a 46cm spray disc for individual showering experiences.

RainStream mode pampers with an invigorating massage made up of single jets, and the strong, bundled Mono Spray mode invites you to relax.

01372 465 655 • www.hansgrohe.co.uk 5. Aqualisa Infinia is the new, spa-style shower with an ultra-low profile control plate and customisable control dials. The control plate of just 2.5mm sits flush to the wall housing temperature and water flow controls that can be pre-set. LED lighting indicates when the shower is at the chosen temperature and operation can also be activated by a secondary, remote control sited up to 10m away. Easy to install with minimal disruption to bathroom walls.

01959 560 000 • www.aqualisa.co.uk

“Recent changes to Part G regulations in the UK have also meant that thermostatic products are on the increase, so that water temperature is easily controlled, increasing safety in the bathroom by reducing the potential of scalding.”

Barbara Osborne Product Manager at Methven UK.

“Heritage, authenticity and the highest of quality and performance are all words synonymously linked to top end design, and for me, it is the attention to detail and level of superior quality, which set our products aside from the economy and mid-market ranges available. Contemporary British design is more subtlety patriotic, moving away from the rather trademark classical look, seeing sleek, modern British designs such as low profile spouts, deco styling and tactile finishes stand firm as the bathroom favourite.”

David Cole Sales Director, Perrin & Rowe.

How has the market evolved in the last five years and what are your predictions for the market going forward?

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“Despite the high production costs associated with stainless steel manufacturing, the market persevered, resulting in specialist suppliers like us being able to exclusively bring a range of unique taps to market.

As we go forward in time I can see the green and lead free attributes of Stainless Steel becoming more essential and even more in demand.”

Doug Hart Grange Design.

business news 48 • kitchen & bathroom journal october 2015 1. PWS has announced the appointment of Micah Pink as Area Sales Executive for the Central Region.

Micah’s role will focus on account development, harnessing his proven experience in sales management. Micah’s most recent role was an Account Manager for a distributor of fibre optic products, prior to this he was a Sales Team Leader for a financial company.

01325 505555 • www.pws.co.uk

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2. TKC has launched a new consumer brochure.

Titled the ‘On Trend Collection’, the 64-page square glossy brochure features large lifestyle images of the six ranges which make up the On Trend kitchen collection. Introduced to compete against high-end European kitchens, the brochure’s contemporary graphics and overall design reflect the sophistication of the kitchen ranges showcased within it.

0161 336 3636 • www.tkcomponents.co.uk

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3. Salice has opened a new purpose built showroom facility at its UK headquarters, based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Customers will be able to browse the various design and style options available in the 150m2 showroom and as the showroom has been designed as a domestic setting, it will make it easier to visualise how the products will actually look in-situ.

01480 413 831 • www.saliceuk.co.uk

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