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kitchen december 2012

Don’t miss out on the bedroom bonus

Fuel price hikes boost energy savers

New ranges from Schüller

SOLID SURFACES ADD VALUE Plus: dishwashers, European kitchen design, stainless steel, new products and business news

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DECEMBER 2012 CONTENTS

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kitchen december 2012

2 EDITORS CHOICE Our pick of the best new products.

Don’t miss out on the bedroom bonus

Fuel price hikes boost energy savers

New ranges from Schüller

SOLID SURFACES ADD VALUE Plus: dishwashers, European kitchen design, stainless steel, new products and business news

Stunning kitchens from next 125 and next line in harmony with nature and price. To become an exclusive retailer, contact InHouse Inspired Room Design. Read more on pages 8-9.

01661 842304 InhouseHeadqtrs@aol.com www.inhouseuk.net

4 CONTINENTAL CHIC Top design ideas from German manufacturers.

6 CORNISH CREAM This new custom built Nolte studio in Truro has a lot to offer.

8 INSPIRED INNOVATION New ideas for 2013 from Schüller.

10 METAL WORKS Why steel is still the leading material in kitchens.

14 AND SO TO BED...

Don’t miss out on the opportunities offered by bedroom furniture. editor: Jan Orchard email: Jan@KitchenJournal.co.uk publication manager: Eoin Costen email: Eoin@KitchenJournal.co.uk design: James Crisp email: James@KitchenJournal.co.uk circulation: Jennifer Sims email: Circ@KitchenJournal.co.uk Tel: 01502 517115 Fax: 01502 517117 www.kitchenjournal.co.uk Please note: points of view expressed in articles by contributing writers and in advertisements included in Kitchen Journal do not necessarily represent those of the publishers. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in Kitchen 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, 2012.

ISSN 1468-6775 Readers should note that a charge may have been made by the publishers to cover the cost of reproducing some colour photographs in this publication.

16 EMBRACE THE BESPOKE BEDROOM (ADVERTORIAL) The Embrace bedroom brand from Symphony combines an inspiring product mix with big company back up and service.

17 BEDROOMS FOR ALL FROM ECF East Coast Fittings offers period and contemporary style bedrooms to suit all homes.

18 BEDROOM BLISS Introducing Nolte Delbrück.

20 SOLID FACTS Ceramic, quartz and solid surfacing are exciting alternatives to real stone for worktops and offer designers the chance to create something special.

23 A SOLID SOLUTION FOR KITCHEN CREATIVITY Design ideas using LG HI-MACS® from James Latham.

24 DISHING THE DIRT Efficient and time- and energy saving, a dishwasher is a kitchen essential.

27 CUT THE COSTS The recent news of steep rises in electricity costs will encourage consumers to look closely at energy ratings and power saving features when buying new appliances.

30 BUSINESS MATTERS origination: CPC Ltd printing: Swallowtail Print, Taverham Road, Norwich NR8 6RL published by: Craftsman Publishing Co Ltd, Napier House, 11 Surrey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LJ, United Kingdom

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Out with the old... In with the new!

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Visitors to Living Kitchen in Cologne will be able to see the next generation of integrated appliances from Liebherr. Highlights include A++ and A+++ energy ratings, restyled interiors, NoFrost, BioFresh and climate controlled wine storage. There will be 64 new built in appliances and A+++ chest freezers with ten percent more capacity than other brands.

More information: www.myliebherr.co.uk

The Henley tap from Carron Phoenix is a popular seller in the Essential Value Sink & Tap pack range and is a good partner for the sinks in this collection.

The tap is chrome with dual levers and is one of 13 tap options within the Essential Value Pack range. “The Henley tap is a popular addition to our Essential range. It is the perfect complement to existing taps in the range, which now gives retailers the flexibility to offer a product to suit any customer,” says Sales and Marketing Director Neil Clark.

01324 638321 www.carron.com

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Available in sparkling white gloss and delicate cream, Prisma is a new slab door from Mereway and has a competitive price point. There’s a complete range of handles and accessories, internal features and storage components, opening up opportunities for creative design. “Our matching colour carcasses that offer co-ordinating cabinetry can really close a deal when it comes to planning and designing a beautiful kitchen. Prisma is versatile in design and competitively priced and will become a popular choice within our product offering,” says Sales and Marketing Director Graham Jones.

0121 706 7844 www.merewaykitchens.co.uk

Good ducting is the secret of efficient extraction. Extractair is the UK distributor for the award winning Compair® flow exhaust system that features Guide Vane technology. The guide vanes are integrated into the most important ducting components to create free flow of exhaust gases in the deflector and in horizontal and vertical bends.

This reduces motor wear and pressure loss. The system allows greater freedom in planning and is compact and easy to install.

01256 688572 www.extractair.co.uk

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Landau Parapan can now supply oak drawer boxes to complement the Brooklands in-frame door range. The boxes are constructed using traditional dovetail joints and are available in standard sizes either 90 or 150mm high. They will suit a 450mm depth runner and are drilled for Blum Tandem runners. To supplement the range there are butt joined oak cutlery drawers that can be customised to fit any size drawer from 300 to 1000mm.

01482 440680 www.landauparapan.co.uk

Gloss Porter from PWS is available in White, Alabaster and Beige. The slab style 18mm range includes a wide selection of door and drawer combinations including a narrow letterbox glazed feature door. There’s also a selection of curved doors and accessories. See the full range at www.pws.co.uk or call 01325 505555.

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New finishes, colours, curves and door designs are highlights of the Autumn Collection from Uform. Alabaster and Dakar colourways have been added to the Astro gloss range and there are concave curves for Strada Gloss White or Ivory. For those who love more traditional looks, there’s Windsor Classic and Shaker Oak finishes and Jefferson Ivory or Jefferson Painted, which has a woodgrain finish and a choice of slab or routered drawer front styles.

028 7695 1650 www.uform.co.uk

Part of the Premium collection, the DVH1180GJ fully integrated dishwasher takes 14 place settings and is A+AA rated. It uses just nine litres of water for a wash and is very quiet at 39dB(A). The interior includes a pull out cutlery drawer and the machine has eight programmes and seven temperatures, including ICS sensor controlled. The machine features Autoclean, which means that the tank and filters are totally self cleaning.

01256 308067 www.dedietrich.co.uk

TK Components has added the new T3 soft close drawer to its range. Featuring the Sylent integrated cushioning system the drawer has a load capacity of 35kg and is on roller bearing concealed runners.

0161 336 3636 www.tkcomponents.co.uk

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When there’s more dash than cash…

Brion offers an entry level kitchen made in Germany to a simple specification that means it can be sold in block format at prices that compare to the multiples. This innovative brand can also be designed in a Pure handleless style that is very on trend and versatile in its range of colour combinations.

01279 868500 www.markdavid.co.uk

continental Cool contemporary design, an intelligent appreciation of function and high quality are the core reasons why consumers still appreciate European kitchens.

Here we have selected five top designs from Germany.

A WORLD OF COLOUR Beeck can manufacture a kitchen in any specified RAL colour - a tailor made approach that allows flexibility and flair in design and meets the needs of the luxury market. Shown here is Tonic.

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BRIGHTER AND WHITER Alno have been making kitchens for 75 years - and were among the first German companies to target the UK market.

Design combined with functionality is a core value for the brand. There’s the 13cm block system that adjusts to any body size, intelligent storage space ideas, Servosoft drawers and pull out technology and a huge choice of unit styles sizes and door fronts.

The latest from Alno is Ultra White - a white with almost no yellow, creating a cool, clean finish that suits the stark lines of modern kitchen design. The colour is enhanced when combined with Vintucina, real wood shingle veneer, which is also new for 2012. Alno is also predicting increased popularity for glass doors. If you are interested in becoming an Alno dealer call 07766 733787. www.alno.co.uk

chic Believing in better…

“Germany has an enviable history in design and behind many of its most iconic products is the Bauhaus principle that the best should be available to all,” says Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse UK who represent Schüller in this country. “Schüller abides by this principle and has been effortlessly creating kitchens that merge aesthetics with ergonomics and function for over 60 years. They constantly amaze us at InHouse with the staggeringly high level of design and quality that they offer.” Shown here is Bari Nova Anthracite.

01661 842304 www.inhouseuk.net

One for all With a choice of over 100 door fronts, a wide selection of units and many extras, Nolte has something for every taste, room and budget. Dealer support includes design and product training, showroom display packages, assistance with fitting, training for fitters, national consumer advertising, inclusion in the website dealer search, a UK-based country manager as primary contact and an English-speaking export office. A specified target group concept provides dealers with marketing ideas for their particular showroom. Shown here is Manhattan which has 16 decor options and open shelves in all 18 carcase decors plus three vibrant colours.

01707 290444 www.nolte-kitchens.com

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Future Kitchens is in purpose built premises.

cornish cream Future Kitchens in Truro shows Nolte at its best with 12 stunning displays.

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Above: Steve and Kerry Liddington, the owners of Future Kitchens, in their new showroom.

Below: Nova Lack in high gloss white and high gloss Plain Kubanit is one of the Nolte displays at Future Kitchens.

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xperienced retailers Steve and Kerry Liddington had already tasted success in the bathroom business with The Bathroom Studio, opened in 1997. The studio included a small area for kitchens - which has now been expanded into Future Kitchens, a purpose built showroom at the Walker Business Park.

Around half of the new showroom is taken up by displays from Nolte who see Future Kitchens as a flagship for the brand. Bob Marsden, UK Country Manager for Nolte Kitchens, is responsible for direct retail: “As a manufacturer the opportunity to show such a good cross section of the range in one place was too good to miss. The attention to detail shown in the choice of materials - flooring, lighting, props etc really does enhance the displays, making Future Kitchens a true flagship for Nolte. We are very proud to have Future as a UK direct business partner and look forward to helping them to make this venture the huge success that it deserves to be.”

Steve Liddington, MD at Future Kitchens, says the aim was to create the perfect showroom offering the best in quality, design and service to customers: “The new studio is only a short walk from The Bathroom Studio so customers who know us don’t have far to go.

We have handpicked major brands who we feel are leading the way in the kitchen industry.”

Nolte, Villeroy & Boch, Neff and Siemens are all in the showroom, which has already been named a Centre of Excellence. There is a working display for cooking demonstrations so customers can see top appliances in action.

To contact Future Kitchens phone 01872 240909 or visit future-kitchens.net coming soon online.

For more information on Nolte Kitchens visit www.nolte-kitchens.com

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hen deciding upon a slogan for 2013, Schüller looked at how they create kitchens that combine exciting design with functionality and realised the starting point was always inspiration.

Right at the start of the design process for the 2013 Collection, Schüller took a close look at the feedback from the market itself and from Schüller retailers around the world. The company quickly concluded that positive reaction was a motivating factor in new developments - and this feedback combined with their passion to design kitchen ranges that combine affordability with aspirational good looks is how they came up with their new Inspiration, Motivation and Passion slogan.

The new collection sees a host of refinements and launches that were showcased at the recent Kitchen Mile A30. Since Schüller is renowned for attention to detail, there is a special focus on the drawer/pull-out system C-Tandem plus, newly developed in partnership with Blum. The result gives more value and storage space in the pull-out and an improved design.

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Introducing C-Tandem plus • The new 35cm deep pull-outs are available in widths of 45, 50 and 60cm. The C-Tandem plus is available for all four carcase depths of 35, 46, 56, and 66cm.

• The new C-Tandem plus offers optimal stability up to 120cm wide drawers and pull-outs.

• The new Glass-Boxside features a high quality silver-coating and a new rectangular rail that secures the front with greater stability.

• The back panel is raised, giving a larger storage space.

• The new toughened clear Glass-Boxside is designed end to end with no interruption of mounting fixtures.

• The increased height of the Glass-Boxside (16mm) and secure collection of the back panel, sides and guide rails gives high levels of stability, especially important for the free-standing waste collector.

Brightening up white Pure Crystal white colour adds to the purist palette and presents a third white to the schüller.C collection. With Brilliant white already available for contemporary designs and Magnolia for those seeking a white with added warmth, this new shade is a great addition. Crystal white is available for a variety of fronts from melamine, high glosses and the new glass fronts.

New door finishes Glass is a must for contemporary and modern kitchens. Door fronts come in Crystal white and Magnolia, and are available in high gloss or satin finish.

Manufactured to exacting standards, the colour is applied to the back of 3mm toughened glass which is then fixed to a 1.6cm thick wood panel for stability. These fronts benefit from ABS edging to further protect the glass.

Colour Colour plays a strong role in 2013, with exciting new additions for structured lacquer. May Green, Petrol and Lobster complement the full 26colour range that includes natural tones and fresh accent colours. With Schüller wood tones, in either veneer or laminate, there are more than 90 colours and decorative designs available.

Trade communication Maintaining and developing relationships with trade is really important for Schüller and that starts with the best levels of communication. New marketing documents are produced every year including the latest photos, brochures and a magazine. This year sees a brochure titled ‘Why you sell Schüller kitchens - reasons that support your sale’. In 10 concise points, Schüller explains the clear benefits of the 130-grid system, the special technological advancements and the company itself.

For details please contact InHouse Inspired Room Design at www.inhouseuk.net or call 01661 842304.

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Family Friendly Ravenna A perfect family friendly design is added to the leading schüller.C collection with the new Ravenna Plus. Offering plenty of storage and style, this new range introduces innovative wall storage options to create display areas, effortlessly uniting living spaces and creating great solutions.

It’s the practical details that make this range work so hard to meet the needs of the family - including easy care square profile melamine surfaces and LED lighting panels to provide ambient lighting. Options for table, chairs and benches are just some of the solutions that make family life easier.

The comprehensive schüller.C collection offers endless combinations to co-ordinate design, as shown with the new Crystal white fronts from the Nova range. Also available are wood fronts in horizontal grains. The RRP cost of the furniture as shown in the main picture starts from £5,460 plus VAT.

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red innovation Glorious Glasline The new Glasline range from the schüller.C collection features contemporary linear design and a beautiful glass satin finish. It is also available in gloss glass finish. Underlined by the ultra-slim 1.6cm worktop, the Crystal white colour adds to the purist design, with glass doors available in a complementary warmer Magnolia. Door fronts are manufactured to exacting standards with the colour applied onto the back of 3mm toughened glass and then fixed to a 1.6cm thick wood panel for stability. ABS edging adds further protection to the glass.

Schüller offers a 130-grid system, making it easy to stack cabinets while retaining an architectural line. A marginal 4mm gap around doors retains design consistency and provides easy opening. In the handleless range; a stacked grip ledge handle is part of the linear design.

There are some clever design details as well that increase planning options. Open display shelving is available in a choice of 26 structured lacquer colours and a drop down door opens to reveal a bar unit – perfect for evening entertainment. For full flexibility, Schüller has introduced a range of clever extensions to create a bar area for relaxed dining.

The drawer units feature Schüller’s new C-Tandem plus glass sided pullout for additional storage and extra stability.

The RRP cost of the furniture as shown in the main picture (below) starts from £12,547 plus VAT.

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One of the benefits of steel is that elements can be easily joined together - as shown here in the Gaggenau Vario Cooktop 400 series. Cooktops with widths of 38 to 90cm can be combined and flush fitted to create a surface mounted look. There’s a choice of elements including induction and gas cooktops in 38, 60, 80 or 90cm widths and specialised items such as a steamer, a Teppan Yaki, an electric griddle or a deep fryer plus matching ventilation.

01908 328200 www.gaggenau.co.uk

Robust, rust proof and hygienic, stainless steel is the perfect material for making kitchen equipment - and remains the most popular finish for appliances and sinks even after several years in the top spot.

Priced at an amazingly low £87, the Slender 900 extractor from Carron has three speed settings, metal grease filter and a 28W halogen downlight. There is also a 600mm version available from Carron.

01324 638321 www.carron.com

metal works Blanco are experts in stainless steel. Their impressive extractor collection includes four new models in the BlancoAir collection.

There are three wall hoods and one island model. All have touch controls, run on timer and filter clean indicators. Shown here is the 900mm wall model 01923 635200 www.blanco.co.uk

This low profile gas hob, PX140, from Smeg adds a sleek, sophisticated touch. It has removable cast iron pan stands and illuminated controls.

0844 557 0070 www.smeguk.com

WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT STEEL? • It is recyclable – in fact many new steel appliances are made using a high proportion of recycled steel.

• It is non porous, stain resistant, extremely hygienic, heat resistant (a hot pan put down on a steel surface won’t cause a disaster) and cannot be damaged by bleach or household cleaners. The only thing that will cause a problem is drain unblocker - which can turn the surface of the sink black. This will polish away eventually but the sink won’t ever look quite the same.

• It can be made into a variety of shapes.

• The neutral colour means that stainless steel appliances will integrate well into just about any kitchen.

• A kitchen with stainless steel appliances is viewed as a plus by home buyers.

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Steel is perfect for making sinks because it can be pushed into interesting shapes that can include large bowls. New from Franke is Largo, designed to optimise every centimetre of kitchen space. The bowl is a roomy 410mm front to back but fits into a standard 600mm cabinet. The LAX 110 50-41 is part of the Franke specialist range and at 500 by 410 by 175mm is big enough for oven trays and large pots and pans.

Accessories include a stainless steel strainer bowl, a maple chopping board and the Franke Rollamat.

0161 436 6280 www.franke.co.uk

There are three new inset stainless steel sink models from the 1810 Company. The new Velore range includes a single bowl and two 1.5 bowl variants. In the one and a half bowl models the half bowl is located on the outside of the main bowl. The sinks are made from 0.8mm steel.

01978 660770 www.the1810company.co.uk

metal Nevada from Reginox has deep angular bowls softened by subtle curves. The sink is manufactured using a unique technique that involves laser cutting and allows the bowls to be made to any size and configuration and placed anywhere in the sink frame. A small 10mm radius in each corner gives a clean and uncluttered look and makes the sink easy to clean. The square waste is an attractive finishing touch.

01260 280033 www.reginox.co.uk

The award winning BlancoAndano is available in a wide range of sizes. The streamlined flat edge design allows for installation into laminate without losing the built under look. The flat edge models feature Blanco IF technology and the range also includes a selection of true undermounts for use in real stone and solid surface worktops.

01923 635200 www.blanco.co.uk

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Hard wearing, hygienic and easy to clean, stainless steel is the perfect material for kitchen sinks - which is why it is extensively used in commercial kitchens. Stainless steel taps are now available for complete co-ordination.

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The Matrix R25 undermount stainless steel sink collection from Abode includes six different sizes, all with tight radius 25mm corners, allowing for single or combined installation. To match, there’s the handsome Stalto chef style mixer tap, which has a movable spout and smooth single lever operation.

01226 283434 www.abode.eu

A stainless steel range adds a professional kitchen touch.

There’s a wide choice of sizes, prices and formats available. Here’s our good, better, best line up.

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The Professional +100 FX from Rangemaster looks the part without being scary to use. It has two powerful multifunction electric ovens and an impressive gas hob.

0870 789 5107 www.rangemaster.co.uk

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If your customer is looking for something a little nearer a professional range, the Falcon 1092 CKR is a good choice. Key features include a professional style stainless steel hotplate, heavy duty pan supports, a central wok burner and a roll out grill.

0870 755 6490 www.falconappliances.com

The Epos EOX sink from Franke is designed to suit both traditional and contemporary kitchens. It is available in single and one and a half bowl versions and the model shown comes with a low profile semi integrated pop up basket strainer waste and a hygienic overflow. Optional accessories include a stainless steel strainer bowl, a drainer basket and a food preparation platter.

0161 436 6280 www.franke.co.uk

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Paul Bocuse is the godfather of cuisine so it isn’t surprising that a range cooker named after him is packed with features. The Rosieres Bocuse has multi function ovens, a full size rotisserie, powerful burners and a cast iron hotplate with a griddle option. It also has a Mijorose burner, which delivers gentler heat for fine sauces.

0151 334 2781 www.hoover.co.uk

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It is well known that consumers who buy a fitted kitchen or bathroom from a retailer will go back to the same supplier if they have been pleased with the end result when they want to buy a bedroom. Don’t miss out on the goodwill from previous successful business - there’s no shortage of good bedroom furniture on offer for independent retailers.

and so to Marpatt is well known for its high quality range of kitchen doors and accessories but less familiar is the collection of wood bedroom doors. Doors are available from stock in the popular Monarch profile in walnut, natural oak and a choice of 18 painted finishes that allow the oak graining to show through. For heavier coverage Marpatt also offers dramatic black. Painted bedroom doors are hand finished in the company’s in house finishing department. A bespoke service is available for Marpatt designs such as Stamford, Mowbray, Woodsman etc.

0116 274 3943 www.marpatt.co.uk

HPP is ready for the growing market in bedrooms with a wide range of board, doors and fittings to suit any requirement.

Everything is manufactured to spec and any combination of decors, door styles, fittings and lighting can be produced.

0161 628 6100 www.hpponline.co.uk

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Avola is a new addition to the Colonial bedrooms range from JJO. It is available in Grey, White and Champagne and colours can be mixed. Avola features a 2mm lip edged door and includes accessories such as shoe racks, pull down clothes rails, tie racks and drawer units. Two new D handle designs have also been introduced by Colonial for Avola.

01706 877877 www.jjoplc.com

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Parapan combined with exotic veneers from the V-Line by Landau creates elegant wardrobe fronts. The material is available in 22 colours in both 18 and 4mm thicknesses and there is a choice of eight exotic veneers in a variety of finishes. Both Parapan and V-Line can be machine cut to create bespoke size doors and thermoformed for curves.

01482 440680 www.landauparapan.co.uk

Kitchen retailer BKoncepts has expanded its product offering to include a collection of sliding door systems. The range includes 23 woodgrains, three mirror and 22 coloured glass doors with frames and tracks in co-ordinating finishes.

Shown here are aluminium silver anodised door frames with sandblasted toughened glass.

07810 185898 sales@amckitchensupplies.co.uk

Hepplewhite has been in the fitted bedroom business for over 85 years and has a strong position in the UK. Making the most of space with practical and effective storage solutions is the company’s strength. New slide out full width shoe rails are a case in point, providing somewhere to put what normally gets dumped in a heap in the bottom of the wardrobe. The company is also strong on units for media such as TV and iPods and is happy to make bespoke panels to mount television screens and hide cabling.

01455 236019 www.hepplewhitefittedfurniture.co.uk

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Left: Elegant, contemporary Daniella.

Below: Embrace Amber Oak.

embrace the bespoke bedroom The Embrace bedroom brand from Symphony combines an inspiring product mix with big company back up and service.

Below: Smart Eva Gloss Wisconsin.

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he demographics of those buying fitted bedroom furniture is changing. Traditionally, fitted bedroom purchasers would be 50plus and would choose furniture that was fairly traditional in design. With the advent of boutique hotel bedrooms and increased consumer awareness of more aspirational and contemporary designs, the demographic and tastes of fitted bedroom buyers now covers a wider age group and calls for a greater emphasis on design. In recent years, there has been a surge in popularity for wood grain, contemporary gloss finishes and mix and match designs, all of which are represented in the Embrace by Symphony offer.

Designing and fitting bedrooms is uncomplicated. With the Embrace bedroom brand and the support provided through the New Perspectives retailer package, Symphony aims to make the move into offering bedroom furniture as smooth as possible. This means that retailers can choose the products and all of the financial, promotional and service support they need for success.

Symphony’s Embrace bedroom furniture features a range of innovative cabinet options, including wardrobes with bi-fold doors, front frame only robes and sliding robes, meaning the furniture can be designed to suit any room size or layout. This added flexibility in design options means an Embrace bedroom can be unique to an individual’s style and taste, making the bedroom space both a place of tranquillity and a storage heaven.

If you are a retailer thinking of expanding into bedrooms, Embrace is the ideal brand to secure a foothold in this expanding market. With the New Perspectives package, Symphony can support bedroom retailers by offering bespoke solutions to attract more customers, win more orders and significantly increase sales margins. The company can provide fresh inspirational designs for bedroom products, assist with displays, create tailored delivery and ordering packages, provide marketing, service and promotional support and can agree beneficial terms on an exclusive basis.

For further information on Embrace or New Perspectives visit www.embracebedrooms.com or call 01226 446000.

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Top left: Beaumanor Suede Mussel.

Bottom left: Beaumanor Suede Stone.

Charming Charnwood With its unique patented construction process, the Charnwood Collection has the look of a traditionally made door but maintains the flexibility afforded by the modern manufacturing methods used to produce vinyl wrapped doors.

A combination of the latest materials and techniques coupled with hand assembly and finishing come together to create a stunning period style bedroom door.

Charnwood comes with an extensive selection of matching accessories to add the all important finishing touches.

Available in two styles – Woodhouse (above left) and Beaumanor (above right) - Charnwood doors are supplied on a made to measure basis and are available in 18 finishes, including a suite of exciting woodgrains and a choice of flat matt colours that give the look of a traditional painted finish.

bedrooms for all from ecf East Coast Fittings offers period and contemporary style bedrooms to suit all homes.

Space saving Volante Sliding doors are great space savers, make access easy, have a sleek, contemporary look and are the ideal, practical solution for bedroom storage in today’s homes. ECF’s Volante sliding door system is available in a wide choice of panel options with the added flexibility of a made to measure service.

Volante sliding doors provide retailers with the ability to create unique designs tailored to individual tastes. Incorporating technology from one of the leading companies in the field of sliding doors, Volante doors are constructed using top quality European manufactured components to provide a smooth opening and closing action.

Volante is available with the option of built in soft close for that added touch of sophistication. Volante is assembled in the UK and delivered by ECF’s own specially modified vehicles. The range comes with a comprehensive support package for both retailers and installers which includes high resolution images, stylish unbranded brochures, installation guides, presentation cases and in store point of sale units.

Top left: Pure White glass.

Bottom left: Grey Brown Avola with Pure White glass.

More info: 01664 424288 doors@ecf.co • ww.ecf.co

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The ARONA range from CasaVida

by Nolte Delbrück.

Don’t ignore bedroom furniture, says Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse it can be a profitable addition to your studio. Here he outlines the benefits of the CasaVida range from Nolte Delbrück.

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How is the Nolte Delbrück product portfolio split up?

It is divided into 3 segments.

• Purely Freestanding furniture such as the Venezia range which fits in to an allocated space and doesn’t need the accessorised infill panels.

• Semi fitted ranges such as Starlight which can virtually fill walls with wardrobes comprising of hinged or sliding doors. There are incremental size increases of 500mm ending with an attractive framing process that gives an extra touch to the finish.

• The Bespoke My Way range which offers a fully fitted option, not only in widths but in made to measure angles which perfectly fit sloping walls on a side to side basis. The same option on a front to back option allows wardrobes in roof space bedrooms to perfectly fit.

All three segments offer matching bed and headboards which harmonises the room.

Are direct sellers still taking the bulk of the business?

The market is still dominated by direct sellers who advertise heavily on TV and in the press, but there are opportunities to be had, if the retailer finds the correct supplier to partner with. The global recession has forced a lot of businesses to look at other ways of increasing their profit margins. I believe that the vast range of Nolte Delbrück coupled with its USPs and the devotion to bespoke has given us the edge in this market. Additionally, it is literally a virgin territory in the UK for Nolte Delbrück, offering a unique opportunity to climb aboard at the beginning and have unparalleled exclusivity.

What makes your product different - how does it appeal to customers?

There are a number of key points here: • Design. Nolte Delbrück offers a wide variety of ranges to cater for every taste from the ultra contemporary to the country style.

• Quality. Nolte Delbrück brings the best of German engineering to their ranges. The quality of construction is superb and assembly is fast and easy. All the drawer chests are provided rigid and fully assembled - a lot of our competitors deliver all flatpack.

• Price. We’ve got a rigid product for a price that in a lot of instances undercuts flatpack bedroom furniture in the UK. • Range. If someone wants a high gloss white bedroom, they can have it in a laminate, a foil or a lacquer. By doing this, we can offer customers with different budgets a similar finished look.

In addition, we can also design bespoke furniture to suit all sloping

STARLIGHT embedded with Swarovski crystals from CasaVida by Nolte Delbrück.

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walls and ceilings. Our offer is unprecedented in terms of quality, flexibility, and range - all at a price which is refreshingly competitive.

What do you offer retailers?

• Simplicity. Keep it simple. At Nolte Delbrück there’s a simple trade price list and clear pricing structure. Items are also put into sets, which is cost effective for the consumer and easy for the retailer to sell.

• Display, display, display. Retailers need to make displays look like a bedroom set. Create the ambience. Have the whole furniture range from bed through to cabinets, bedside tables, wardrobes in large runs with full fitting.

• Marketing support. Retailers need to get aggressive and get out there - go and find new customers with lucrative lures to get them to take a look. Market it relentlessly and as a stand-alone profitable addition to the business.

• Point of sale. If retailers can’t display multiple room sets, make sure the available range is clear and shown in an enticing manner.

CasaVida’s point of sale is beautiful and it invests heavily in literature and photography to demonstrate to consumers the potential of the range.

What do you expect in return in display commitment etc?

Nolte Delbrück offers very appetising display terms. There are discounts where retailers can buy one bedroom set including a double bed, 2.5m wardrobes, 2 cabinets, and lit headboard for as little as £600, excluding mattress.

More information: 01661 842304 www.inhouseuk.net inhouseheadqtrs@aol.com

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Main picture: Kompact solid surfacing from Leaker Direct comes in six colours and a variety of lengths. Splashbacks, upstands and end panels are available on a seven-day turnaround. Sink modules and a bespoke service are available on a 14-day lead time.

Surfaces are supplied ready edged on the front and both sides.

01698 831010 www.leakerdirect.co.uk

Silestone Nebula is the latest collection from Cosentino and features deep base colours shot through with uniform threads of colour.

Cosentino has also introduced Silestone sinks – claimed to be the only sink available made from a single piece of quartz. Cosentino says that consumers are becoming aware of problems associated with unbranded quartz products and are opting for the reassurance of a brand such as Silestone that offers quality and performance guarantees. ECO by Cosentino ticks all the green boxes as it is made using 75 percent post consumer recycled raw materials.

01256 761229 www.silestone.co.uk

Ceramic, quartz and solid surfacing are exciting alternatives to real stone for worktops and offer designers the chance to create something special.

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Sylmar Technology has introduced six additional decors for the maia solid worksurface collection. The surface is now available in 28mm depth as well as 42 and 54mm. The new colours are Ammonite, Calcite, Fossil, Meteorite, Pearlstone and Sandstone. Commercial Director Julian Annison says, “it is a big commitment to increase the number of decors available in the range by half but the market is a rapidly evolving one and maia is determined to maintain its position at the forefront of trends. As part of this strategy, our collaboration with MLDP saw them and us casting a critical eye on trends at Eurocucina - we introduced Ammonite because of the number of grey tones we saw at the show.

We have also introduced a 28mm thickness to address the growing popularity of thin worktops.” Maia is easy to install and does not need a specialist fabricator.

01773 521300 www.sylmarsolidsurfaces.co.uk

Corian® has introduced 22 new colours, including Juniper shown here. This cool grey blue has a veined mineral effect.

Also new in the veined collection are Burled Beech and Arrowroot. Six on trend greys have also been added.

0800 962116 www.corian.co.uk

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A different approach Jetstone is well known as a specialist in granite, quartz, composite and glass worktops but has recently moved into a new area with ceramics.

Launched at KBB2012, the new ceramic tops are stain, scratch and heat proof and can be made up to 3500mm in length without the need for joins.

The material is also suitable for wall cladding bathrooms, for windowsills, on top of furniture and many other applications. A core range of 24 colours is held in stock but over 40 additional shades are available to order on request.

The company has production facilities in Holland where tops are made to measure. The UK office offers full sales support plus nationwide templating and fitting by its team of specialists. Jetstone is currently investing £5 million in a new factory that will have state of the art facilities.

The company has also appointed nine sales agents in the UK. 01442 249733 www.jetstone.co.uk

Easy does it with Bushboard New M-Stone quartz worktops from Bushboard are supplied as blanks for easy installation on site.

M-Stone is made using a top secret mix of acrylic and quartz that gives the material the advantage of fast and easy onsite installation. It will retail at around £270 inc VAT per linear metre - and the company estimates that it can be supplied and installed at between 30 and 40 percent below the cost of other major brands in the quartz sector.

“M-Stone will do for quartz worksurfaces what our Encore range did for solid surface - revolutionise the market with a competitive product that is supplied and fitted in site, reducing lead times, costs and maximising opportunities for retailers and installers,” says Bushboard MD Stuart White.

The material is available in a solid 25mm thickness for worktops and breakfast bars and in 12mm for upstands and hob panels. Worktops are available in 3050 by 650mm and 2100 by 900mm sizes, upstands 2050 by 100mm and the hob panel is 1200 by 1310mm. Colours available are black, brown, white and cream. Black has delicate metallic particles that give a granite effect.

The company has developed two specialist tooling kits for installers. The Standard Kit is for straight runs, joins, L-shapes and inset sinks. The Router Kit is for shaping corners and making drainer grooves.

Bushboard runs free training days every week at its HQ. M-Stone is offered on a combined display stand with Encore solid surfacing, complete with large sample blocks and literature. Retailers already displaying Encore will receive a merchandised box so they can update their stand with M-Stone.

01933 232272 www.bushboard.co.uk

The Nature Collection from Compac uses bio resins from renewable organic material and is heat, impact, stain, acid and UV resistant. The material is available in seven colours, standard three-metre lengths and a range of thicknesses. It comes with a lifetime warranty and is easy to fabricate. Compact also offers the Trend quartz range.

020 8564 9377 www.compac.es

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Offering a durable finish for contemporary kitchens, the Venati worktop from Okite has a distinctive veined marble appearance. Five times stronger than granite, Venati is heat, stain and abrasion resistant. It is also much lighter in weight, which makes installation easier.

01922 470801 www.okite.com

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Project: Schmidt Kitchen.

Design: LDC Design, France.

Fabricator: LCCA, France.

Material: HI-MACS® Opal.

Project: Living in Style Kitchen.

Fabricator: Whitehall.

Material: HI-MACS® Gemini.

James Latham is the exclusive distributor of HI-MACS® Natural Acrylic Stone™ in the UK and Ireland, where Lathams says it is fast becoming the preferred solid surface choice among interior designers and architects.

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I-MACS® can be easily machined and thermoformed to almost any 3D shape, offering limitless design possibilities to create a kitchen that is flowing, functional and seamless in appearance, allowing even the most ambitious and daring of ideas to become a reality. This hard wearing material is also extremely hygienic and holds a specialist hygiene certificate, making it particularly suited for use in kitchen environments. The nonporous, completely smooth and seamless surface is the best possible base for germ-free areas, delivering a perfect result, both visually and technically. Even large-area installations have the appearance of one seamless application, making the penetration of liquid practically impossible, which means the material is extremely easy to maintain and will not look tired or deteriorate in terms of its appearance or performance.

Supplied in thicknesses of 12mm, 9mm and 6mm, HI-MACS® is available in 108 dramatic and vibrant colours and the extensive portfolio now also includes 22 sink designs and 13 vanity basins – available in over 60 colours.

Architects, interior and kitchen designers will also be keen to know that the full range of HI-MACS® colours is now available for download in CAD software-compatible format from www.himacsuk.co.uk. Alternatively, email marketing@lathams.co.uk or phone on 0116 257 3415.

a solid solution for kitchen creativity

Project: Marosi Kitchen.

Material: HI-MACS® Alpine White.

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THE DISHWASHER MARKET Dishwasher sales in Britain have fallen 11 percent from a 2007 peak, researcher GfK RT (GFK) estimates. “Compared to western Europe, automatic dishwashing is considered less of a necessity and more of a luxury by many UK consumers,” says Euromonitor analyst Lee Peart in a recent interview in Bloomberg Business Week. “It’s a cultural thing. Driving sales of the appliance rather than the cleaning products that go in it is essential.”

Four in 10 adults own a dishwasher in the UK, says researcher Mintel. That compares with 77 percent in Germany, 52 percent in France, and 49 percent in Spain. In Europe, only Greece and Turkey have lower ownership rates than Britain. About 78 percent of US homeowners have a dishwasher, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. It seems that old habits die hard in the UK. If you’ve never had one, why would you want one? Conversely, as Ian Moverley of Hotpoint comments, once someone has used a dishwasher they will never go back to washing up in the sink.

To improve sales and hopefully change the way the British public thinks about dishwashers, Reckitt Benckiser Chief Executive Officer Rakesh Kapoor announced last year that his company would shift more of its marketing budget toward consumer education and away from television ads. This resulted in the ‘stop washing up’ campaign, which ran through social media and viral video and featured user diaries from first time dishwasher owners.

The idea behind this was that converting more Britons to dishwashers would help Reckitt Benckiser’s Finish, a dishwashing detergent that has a dominant 40 percent share of the western European market in 2011, according to Euromonitor. The campaign made the point that automatic dishwashers use less water and energy and save time when compared to washing dishes by hand.

According to a 2010 study of 150 Britons published in the International Journal of Consumer Studies half those surveyed initially incorrectly thought manual dishwashing needed less water. About four in ten Britons consider dishwashers expensive to run, and a near-equal amount see them as an unnecessary luxury, Mintel found. Changing this thinking is a task appliance and detergent manufacturers need to tackle if the market is to grow.

Tight kitchen space acts as another deterrent.

Manufacturers have responded with models that are 25 percent slimmer and with 60cm models designed to take more than the traditional 12 place settings. Such machines have won over some doubters, and UK penetration is now double the 20 percent level of 1999. New-home construction, which peaked at an 18-year high in 2007, also spurred adoption. But the housing slowdown that began the following year has “severely impacted” dishwasher sales since.

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The Hoover 3D 15-place setting dishwasher has three baskets for maximum flexibility. Other features include seven programmes and six temperatures, a hygienic 75ºC baby bottle wash, 29minute rapid wash and is available freestanding or integrated.

0151 334 2781 www.hoover.co.uk

dishing th The IntelliSense® MDW 606 AWG dishwasher will deal with 13 place settings using just six litres of water - giving it an A+AA rating. The IntelliSense system automatically selects the right programme for the wash load and further savings are made by saving the water from the final rinse in a dedicated reservoir so it can be used in the initial stage of the next wash. This water drains away if the machine is not used for three days. Steam Clean combines with IntelliSense to soften hard food deposits and Impulse Pulse pump technology alternates low and high pressure to reduce water volume throughout the wash.

0844 499 0101 www.maytag.co.uk

Well done Electrolux for fabulously practical features on the RealLife® freestanding dishwasher. The RealLife® occupies the same footprint as a standard dishwasher but the interior has extra-large capacity and together with its flexible baskets and foldable racks will accommodate bulky, oddly shaped and delicate items that normally have to be washed by hand, including XXL plates up to 34cm wide. The satellite spray arm gets right into the corners and ensures that absolutely everything is washed to the same high standard no matter how they are loaded. The XtraPower programme has 40 percent extra pressure which increases cleaning power, perfect for heavily soiled pots and pans. The RealLife® dishwasher is stylish, efficient and easy to use and its A+++ rating will save money on energy bills. It operates at an extra quiet 42dB(A) due to its super-efficient inverter motor.

08445 613613 www.electrolux.co.uk

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Efficient and time and energy saving, a dishwasher would appear to be a kitchen essential. Sadly the UK consumer does not see it quite like that - but manufacturers are trying harder to convert the unbelievers.

The A+ rated DSFN683 dishwasher from Beko will wash a full load in just ten litres of water. It has an Auto Sense feature that detects the level of soiling and chooses a programme to suit. Height adjustable baskets and flexible racks ensure that most items can be washed in the machine. The LED readout gives valuable information on the programme selection, time remaining and time delay setting.

0845 600 4904 www.beko.co.uk

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small WONDER Perfect for a one-person household, the InSink dishwasher from KitchenAid is integrated into a double sink and will take five place settings. Its small size means that the rating is a disappointing BBB - but this is a niche product that fulfils a specific need.

020 8616 5148 www.kitchenaid.co.uk

Innovative Zeolith technology is at the heart of the SN26T295GB dishwasher from Siemens.

Super efficient drying technology makes use of Zeolith, naturally occurring minerals which have the ability to absorb water molecules and release them as energy. The machine has an impressive A+++ rating and thanks to Zeolith has Shine and Dry which produces gleaming, table ready glasses and crockery. The machine takes 14 place settings and uses just ten litres of water on the Economy 50 programme.

0844 892 9044 www.siemens-home.co.uk

The BDS670SS AAA rated semi integrated dishwasher from Baumatic has eight programmes and five temperatures.

Features include a height adjustable upper basket, collapsible plate racks, delay start and electronic aqua stop.

0118 933 6900 www.baumatic.co.uk

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Smeg has recently launched a fully integrated dishwasher with press and release door technology.

The DI6013NH is a good partner for a handleless kitchen. Features include ActiveLight which projects a light beam onto the floor to let the user know when the programme has finished. It is AAA rated and uses ten litres of water for a wash cycle.

Features include a 27-minute rapid wash.

0844 557 0070 www.smeguk.com

The G5220 SC from Miele has an A++ energy rating and will take 14 place settings. Features include six programmes and a cutlery tray, delay start and the Miele GlassCare system, which prevents glasses from becoming cloudy.

0845 365 6614 www.miele.co.uk

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The LFT32147H from Hotpoint Luce is a real energy star, using just seven litres of water for 14 place settings. It saves the last rinse water for use at the start of the next cycle and features the Flexipower motor with an intelligent sensor system that controls temperature, wash time, water pressure and rinses. Programmes include Eco wash and a 25-minute fast wash.

08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk

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The sleek new integrated WC600 dishwasher from CDA takes 15 place settings instead of the normal 12 for a 60cm dishwasher and will wash a full load in just nine litres of water. The machine has an A+ rating for energy use with A for cleaning and A for drying.

Features include nine programmes and three intelligent auto programmes that automatically sense the right amount of time and water for the wash load. The machine has a pull out cutlery tray - a space saving option that is easy to use, guarantees all cutlery is properly cleaned and is safer than the traditional basket as children cannot easily reach knives etc. An LED interior light makes it easy to see into the machine for unloading.

01949 862010 www.cda.eu

The new Whirlpool Green Generation ADP 8693 A++ PC 6S WH dishwasher has new PowerClean technology that means there is no need for a pre rinse - saving time, energy and water.

Special nozzles at the back of the dishwasher have 28 high pressure jets to remove burnt on deposits. The machine takes 13 place settings and has Whirlpool’s 6th Sense intelligent sensors that monitor soiling and adjust water and temperature to suit the wash load. There are eight wash programmes including quick wash and an anti bacterial rinse.

020 8649 5000 www.whirlpool.co.uk

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The i-Dos WM14Y890GB washing machine from Siemens has an impressive A+++ energy rating. The machine has sensors that weigh the laundry and dispense the right amount of water and detergent to deliver perfect wash results. The VarioPerfect setting allows users to choose ecoPerfect that automatically adjusts the cycle to reduce the amount of energy used during the heating process. The machine takes an 8kg load.

0844 892 9040 www.siemens-home.co.uk

Hotpoint’s Active Oxygen built in fridge freezer HM31AAE is A+ rated and has High Definition Cooling to reduce food waste. Active Oxygen uses trioxygen (O3) molecules which restrict the growth of bacteria and gives fresh food a longer life. This fridge freezer also has Hygiene+ antibacterial protection built into the liner of the fridge and Super Cool/Super Freeze functions.

08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk

cut the costs The recent news of steep rises in electricity costs will encourage consumers to look closely at energy ratings and power saving features when buying new appliances.

COOK AND SAVE WITH INDUCTION Fast, energy efficient and easy to use, induction hobs make far better use of energy than gas or conventional electric appliances. The price has fallen too with induction now available at around the £300 retail mark.

New from Whirlpool, the ACM 847/BA features 6th Sense technology that alerts the user when a pan has reached boiling point. This technology also saves up to 20 percent of energy and time. The hob has four zones including FlexiCook where two can be combined for a fish kettle or other large pan. The hob has touch sensitive slide controls, booster option on all zones and a child lock.

020 8649 5000 www.whirlpool.co.uk

Induction makes better use of energy than gas or other types of electric hob because of the way it works. Neff offers a wide range of induction hobs to suit every kitchen including the FlexInduction range, which allows the use of large size pans.

01908 328300 www.neff.co.uk

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Electrolux has brought technology from its professional laundry equipment to the domestic market. The SteamSystem range has adapted commercial technology in the EWF1408WDL 10kg A+++ minus 20 percent (which means it is 20 percent more efficient than the highest rated machine in Europe) and it is so effective that some garments can be worn straight from the drum.

The machine is packed with energy saving features including AutoOff that ensures no energy is used when the cycle is finished – just as if it had been switched off at the plug. The machine has a 1400rpm spin speed and a memory function.

Time Manager lets the user determine how long the cycle will take while Eco Feedback monitors energy efficiency.

08445 613613 www.electrolux.co.uk

cut the costs The power saving button on the frost free TRIO.BL from Baumatic helps to save energy when full use of the fridge freezer is not needed.

The function can be used to automatically increase the fridge temperature to 7ºC and the freezer to minus 15ºC. It also has open door and temperature rise warning indicators and an adjustable thermostat. New Baumatic Regener-Lite technology increases the fresh life of fruit and vegetables, reducing food waste.

0118 933 6900 www.baumatic.co.uk

Fridge freezers are big consumers of energy because the appliance is on all the time, so Neff’s A++ K8345X0 will deliver worthwhile savings over a year. Features include the VitaFresh zero degree compartment with two humidity zones to give fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables a longer life. Drawers are on a telescopic FlexiRail system that allows full extension without tipping.

01908 328300 www.neff.co.uk

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WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? Energy ratings labels on appliances are generally given to products based on size categories. The idea is to allow consumers to compare between two similarly sized products. This means two differently sized appliances with the same energy rating may use quite different amounts of electricity. For instance, an A rated 180-litre fridge freezer could cost only £36 a year to run whereas a larger 525-litre fridge freezer with a better A+ rating would cost £49 a year to run. That’s £13 a year more - but the consumer may feel it is worth paying for the extra food storage space.

Standby costs On average UK households spend £35 a year each powering appliances left in standby mode. This is the energy used by certain appliances when they are not in use and not switched off at the plug.

Recent regulations specify that all electronic products sold within the EU after 2010 cannot have a standby power greater than 1W. However, whilst the average standby consumption of new products is going down, households are being filled with more and more electronic gadgets, so we are all still using a lot of standby energy.

Some appliance manufacturers are making efforts to address the standby issue. Smeg, for example, offers a choice of different levels of standby access – the Linea SCP112 has three standby stages – clock/no clock, visible/lights, clock and ready for action.

The A++ rated KFN 12923 SD-2 fridge freezer from Miele features the Dynamic Cooling System which keeps the temperature constant and even throughout the entire fridge section helping food to stay fresher, longer.

0845 365 6614 www.miele.co.uk

Smeg’s SCP112-8 oven offers different levels of standby to reduce energy use.

0844 557 0070 www.smeg.com

Kitchen appliances Switching an old cooker to an A rated model can save around over £43 over the lifetime of the appliance. Fridges, freezers and fridge freezers are switched on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so for consumers it is well worth finding models that are energy efficient. Recommended refrigeration appliances must all have an A+ or A++ energy rating. However, because the energy rating is based upon classification by size, a smaller A rated fridge could use less energy than a larger A+ rated fridge. The total energy consumption of appliances can be compared by looking for their yearly energy consumption in kWh/annum displayed on the bottom right of the energy label.

Kettles are one of the most commonly used appliances in the kitchen. On average a UK household boils the kettle 1,500 times a year - so although hot taps are quite expensive to buy, they do deliver energy savings.

Quooker, well known for its boiling water taps, has launched Twintaps so that a hot tap can be teamed with a matching mixer. A LED ring lights up when the push and turn handle is touched, alerting the user that it is a boiling water tap. The turning mechanism is also deeply grooved as an additional indicator that this is a hot tap.

Twintaps are available in two designs.

020 7923 3355 www.quooker.co.uk

The ecobubble™ range of washing machines from Samsung uses 70 percent less energy when washing at 15ºC than a standard machine washing at 40ºC with no loss in cleaning performance. A bubble generator dissolves detergent into the water in the drum by injecting air. This helps the detergent to penetrate fabrics and remove stains with less hot water needed for the cleaning process.

01932 455000 www.samsung.com/uk

Tumble driers are by their nature energy guzzlers. Gas tumble driers are one of the cheapest and most environmentally friendly type of drier to run, but this type of drier can be slightly more expensive to install because of the need for a gas connection. Electric heat pump tumble driers are also very efficient as they recycle the heat from the ventilation tube back into the drier, but take away the water vapour from the air. Consumers who have to use a tumble drier because they have no outside space for clothes drying should be advised to buy a washing machine with a high spin speed to extract the maximum amount of water from the load.

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New brand from TKC TK Components has rebranded its range of kitchen doors and accessories as The Kitchen Collection. To launch the rebrand to retailers, TKC has produced a suite of marketing material called The Kitchen Collection that includes trade and consumer brochures, an A3 sales presenter, flyers, literature and price lists.

For a copy, call 0161 336 3636. www.tkcomponents.co.uk

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To complement its TV advertising, Beko has updated its UK website to give customers a better experience. The site features faster navigation, videos and help on choosing the perfect appliance. You can see the site at www.beko.co.uk

Premium Partner Programme from Mereway Mereway has launched a Premier Partner Programme to support and reward retailers.

The move will strengthen relationships and provide retailers with a range of benefits such as preferential buying terms from a range of partners including Caple, Blanco, Marble Building Products and Westag & Getalit. There is also strategic business support for new retailers. There are three membership levels - bronze, silver and gold with additional benefits available for those on the highest level.

Solid Growth at PWS PWS Worksurfaces reports significant sales growth in stone and solid surfacing. This has allowed an increase of staff in the worksurfaces division from 127 to 143, including further templating and fitting teams and new people working on granite and quartz. PWS offers a lead time of five to seven days from template to fit.

NEW FACES AT BEKO Tina Kapoor(left) is new Trade Marketing Manager at Beko and Jenni Akthat (right) becomes Digital Brand Manager. Tina will be responsible for developing and implementing the trade marketing strategy, including point of sale, retailer communications and promotions. Jenni will pioneer and strategise online marketing and will be working to push online activity forward.

Staff from IDS and Ideal Bathrooms hiked up Ben Nevis to raise funds for Barnardos. The walk raised ÂŁ4,505. John Bagshaw who is MD of both companies was joined by Rob St Barbe, Richard Taylor, Dani Lillis, Craig Gillespie, Andy Payne, Adie Clapham, Peter Darvill, Mark Smedley, Hayley Scriven, Paul Johnson, Phil Smith and Matt Wildbore.

Tim Pestell, MD of Saniflo, also joined the walkers.

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Win for Uform Uform won the Supplier Showroom of the Year award at the KRI awards 2012. If you would like a first hand look at the latest products contact your Area Sales Manager to make an appointment or call the head office on 028 7965 1616 or email info@uform.co.uk

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S-Box for CD UK CD UK has announced a new distribution agreement for the S-Box pop up storage solution. “It is a natural partnership for us and fits perfectly into a distribution portfolio that includes Corian® together with our offering of cutting edge fabrication equipment and other high tech solutions,” says Geoffrey Baker, Chairman of CD UK.

NEWSROUND There’s just time to take advantage of the new price buster promotion from Carron Phoenix. The offer which is open until December 31st includes the Debut Granite sink for £119 (left, in Champagne), the Sienna ceramic, Zeta steel undermounts, and the Precision Plus 150 steel inset together with the Pura monobloc, all for an amazing £59. Also available will be the steel Slender 600 and Slender 900 extractors, starting at £59.

Record month for Schüller InHouse broke the £1 million barrier for Schüller sales this September. The month was 40 percent up on last year. “We had a great start to the year with the KBB exhibition,” says MD Wayne Dance. “Schüller has been fantastic at totally reinventing its range with stunning new products at very competitive price points.

While the economy is still struggling we are seeing retailers move to Schüller because they want the support, product and price point that will appeal to the market.”

Schüller has just previewed its 2013 collection at the House Fair in Germany (see pages 8-9 for more information). The new GlasLine range brings designer kitchens into an affordable price bracket. “While the economy has stagnated, people’s aspirations have not,” says Wayne. “Retailers need to be sure that what they are offering is still appealing to customers. Without quality displays that showcase new technology, colours and finishes, retailers can quickly fall behind and fail to attract customers to their showrooms.”

• The Cosentino Group has invoiced 1.5 million euros from January 2012 for completed hotel projects. In 2011, this business area had a turnover of £700,000 for the group. Prestigious hotels including the seven star Burj Al Arab in Dubai, NH Eurobuilding in Madrid, Casa Camper in Berlin, The Hotel designed by Jean Nouvel in Lucerne, Crown Plaza in Semarang, the Hilton in Moscow, Sandton Grand Hotel Reylof in Ghent, Ritz-Carlton in Shanghai, and the Grischa Hotel in Davos, have specified Cosentino surfaces for their interior design projects.

• Winners of the Neff MasterPartner® awards enjoyed a glamorous day at The Hurlingham Club with a lunch featuring entertainment by sports commentator John Inverdale. Nine awards were presented and the winners all received a hamper from Neff worth £500.

Best window display: Vanessa Sharp, James James Kitchens, West Kirby.

Best MasterPartner® showroom: Nathan Hopper, Simply Kitchens, Plymouth.

Best use of advertising and marketing: Mark Gilligan, Kitchen Design Centre, Uxbridge.

Best design using Neff (under £20,000): Steve Dempsey, Ebstone Kitchens, Uxbridge.

Best design using Neff (over £20,000): Development Direct, Edinburgh.

Best newcomer: Gary Martin, Distinctive Kitchens, Prescot.

Anniversary Award: Chris Byle and Penny Tyon, Byles of Hyde, Cheshire.

MasterPartner® Area Business Manager of the Year: Ian Adams.

Supreme MasterPartner® (£3,000 hamper): Simon Street, Sylvarna Kitchen Design, Chichester.

• The Gas Safety Trust has provided funding for a new online Resource Profiler to help to support the practical safety and risk education work of the LASER Alliance. Sponsoring the LASER Alliance provides the opportunity to share information on and raise awareness of carbon monoxide deaths and serious incidents. The LASER Alliance is hosted

by RoSPA. For more information see www.lasersafety.org.uk

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cad

components

doors

doors

www.nexusdesignsoftware.com

appliances

cad

cooker hoods To advertise in the Classified Directory call Eoin on 01502 517115

appliances

cooker hoods

doors

doors

BAsolutely Fabulous BA is an Award Winning manufacturer of kitchens and bedrooms.

Every BA component we provide is designed and constructed to the highest possible standard, with speedy turnaround times, bespoke sizes and state of the art construction.

doors

To book your space call Eoin on

Best of all we offer customised Dealer support including a full range of brochures and promotional materials.

B A Part of Something Fabulous.

01502 517115 T: +44 28 8676 4600 E: sales@bacomponents.co.uk

www.byba.co.uk

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kitchens

sinks & taps

taps

Glass-Tech illuminated plinth

7KLV QHZ µ*ODVV-7HFK¶ SOLQWK offers the very latest in illuminated products with its unique ability to maintain coloured lighting throughout its length.

The wireless remote control allows a choice of 7 different colours along with various effects on the timing and pattern of the lighting.

kitchens

taps

µ*ODVV-7HFK¶ SOLQWK ILWV simply onto manufacturers plinth for easy initial installation or the option to fit it retrospectively.

To order call:

01279 868500 email@markdavid.co.uk National distributor

0121 706 7844

www.merewaykitchens.co.uk

kitchens

worktops

● Handmade bespoke kitchens and furniture. ● Dovetailed solid oak drawer boxes on soft close runners. ● Traditional inframe style cabinets. ● Solid wood carcasses (no chipboard). ● Tulipwood frames and doors on the painted range. ● Solid oak, ash, maple, and american black walnut frames and doors. ● Curved base and wall cabinets in all ranges. ● Paint can be colour matched to all popular paint manufacturers palettes. ● Looking to supply kitchen retailers - great deals on displays.

sinks To advertise in the Classified Directory call Eoin on 01502 517115

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