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kitchen april 2012
KBB2012 – THE VERDICT WHY WE ALL LOVE ISLANDS SINKS AND TAPS
Plus: Built in cooking, news from Egger, new products and more
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12 editor: Jan Orchard email: Jan@KitchenJournal.co.uk publication manager: Eoin Costen email: Eoin@KitchenJournal.co.uk design: Stuart Sneddon email: Stuart@KitchenJournal.co.uk circulation: Jennifer Sims email: Circ@KitchenJournal.co.uk Tel: 01502 517115 Fax: 01502 517117 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
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EDITOR’S CHOICE Our selection of the best new products. THE BEST FROM KBB2012 Our top choices – full review starts on page 14. SINKS REVIEWED Materials, shapes and sizes plus latest taps. NEWS FROM FRANKE A good value sink and tap offer and instant hot water for cooking and drinks are just two of Franke’s headline products for spring. ZOOM® AHEAD WITH EGGER Egger has relaunched its Zoom® collection to the furniture industry. KBB2012 review Schüller at KBB2012 Linak at KBB2012 RAK at KBB2012 Curve Craft at KBB2012 CAD ON SHOW The latest CAD and business software systems offer retailers a package of valuable benefits. LIVE LIFE THE MEREWAY (advertisement feature) WE ❤ ISLANDS Why an island is high on every consumer’s wish list. BUILT IN BENEFITS Built in is now a mature market. BUSINESS MATTERS
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Trend from Compac is an exciting new quartz worksurface and flooring collection that features new shapes and colours. It is completely non porous and available in a collection of cool shades. 01924 368703 www.compac.es
editor's choice Smeg has introduced a larger capacity warming drawer which can also be used to prove dough and as a slow cooker. The Linea CT29-2 is 29cm high and is suitable for installation directly beneath a Linea 60cm wide single oven, compact and microwave ovens or a coffee machine. The unit has electronic controls and variable temperature control between 30 and 75oC. The warming time can be set up to 240 minutes with auto switch off. 0844 557 0070 www.smeguk.com
Rangemaster Beverage Centres have flexible shelves making it possible to chill a mix of bottles and cans. The temperature controlled beverage centres are available in a range of sizes and in a choice of stainless steel or black finishes. 0115 973 6602 www.rangemaster.co.uk
Everbuild has launched a new World Class A4 catalogue that is packed with products including big brands such as PinkGrip, Forever White, Wonder Wipes and Geo-Fix plus premium own brand wood stains and varnishes. The catalogue is very easy to navigate - for a copy call 0113 240 3456 or email reception@everbuild.co.uk
The Strada Ivory kitchen shown in our February issue is from Uform not uber as stated. Our apologies for the confusion. 028 7965 1561
How low can you go? The new 14 place setting Ultima FDUD4411 dishwasher and Luce LFT32147H dishwasher from Hotpoint both need just seven litres of water for a full wash. The saving is achieved by storing the last rinse water for use in the next wash cycle. Also available this spring are A++ models that use just ten litres of water for 14 place settings. These machines use a fan to dry dishes so there is no need for the final super hot rinse. All of the new dishwashers feature Flexiload interiors for easier stacking. 08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk www.lucebyhotpoint.co.uk
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The ebullient Wayne Dance was in full flow on the Schuller stand where the fabulous next125 NX902 was on show in the UK for the first time. The tempered glass doors are available in a satin opaque finish or in high gloss Lava Black, Polaris White, Magnolia and Stone Grey. The doors are finished with a metal edge. 01661 842 304 www.inhouseuk.net
Unusually the show was stronger on kitchens than it was on bathrooms. The kitchen end of the exhibition was busy and featured some good quality stands and clever new ideas. Here we have selected some of the best – find the rest on pages 14, 15 and 16.
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There was a real European look to Nolte’s elegant stand where the new Chalet Oak carcase was launched, taking the choice available from Nolte to 17. Trend Lack shown in Azzurro and Rosso with white was eye catching and featured an edge applied using a laser edging technique. Convex doors in a choice of heights and widths were another highlight. Bob Marsden, UK Country Manager for Nolte Kuchen says the show was a great opportunity for potential customers to see the quality of the Nolte product first hand. 07557 922044 www.nolte-kitchens.com
There’s never any shortage of bright ideas at CDA. This grill drawer was one of several innovations shown on the stand and is sure to be popular with UK consumers who still yearn for a separate grill. It can be installed below a compact or full size oven or below a worktop. It extends fully for easy loading and unloading and comes complete with a trivet. 01949 862010 www.cda.eu
The Rosieres range was originally launched some years ago when it was named the Bocuse after the king of French gastronomy. KBB2012 saw an update with a new and more contemporary look, multifunction ovens with pyro and catalytic cleaning, a French top, a large wok burner, a rotisserie and two storage drawers. Definitely a range for serious cooks. 0151 334 2781 www.hoover.co.uk
“Join the Mark David Party“ stickers were everywhere – and judging from the general busy-ness of the stand plenty of people took up the invitation. Designs from Brion, Yesteryear and Nolte featured in an open living layout. We liked the Brion Pure handleless in soft matt Kashmir combined with glittery Terra Brown. 01279 868500 www.markdavid.co.uk
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Roomy and stylish, the Mira LD116D from Smeg is a good choice for a utility or flower room. Accessories available include drainer baskets, colanders and a choice of chopping boards in wood, silver, black or white glass. 0844 557 0070 www.smeguk.com
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Hard wearing, ultra hygienic and available at all price points, stainless steel is still the top choice for kitchen sinks.
The sleek, contemporary Nevada from Reginox reflects the trend for deep, angular bowls softened by subtle curves. It features the same eye catching square waste as the Texas range but has the advantage of an integrated drainer. The tight corner radius gives an uncluttered look. Nevada is available as a single bowl and drainer or a 1.5 bowl and drainer and can be undermounted or inset. 01260 280033 www.reginox.co.uk
The Blancoando family has joined the extensive range of undermounts available from Blanco. Tight corner and base radii make a strong style statement and the sink is available in a choice of sizes and formats with optional accessories. Blancoando is also available inset with the Blanco F1 flat edge. 0844 912 0100 www.blanco.co.uk
Perfect for work stations, sinks in the Franke Peak range have pressed bowls with a tight 5mm corner radii and a smart square basket waste. The range features Hygienic Overflow, which has a detachable plate that allows boiling water to be poured down the overflow to destroy bacteria. 0161 436 6260 www.franke.co.uk.
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AHEAD OF THE CURVE The new Pebel sink from Franke has been specially developed to reflect the latest in curvaceous kitchen design. Combining free flowing style and an undulating feature drainer with the hardwearing toughness of Fragranite, it is the embodiment of modern, iconic design.
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Black glass and stainless steel are combined in the Silhouette sink from Carron Phoenix. Aimed at the top of the market, this stylish sink follows the increasingly popular trend for black and is available right and left handed. The drainer area has sandblasted glass grooves and the bowls feature the Revolution™ waste. This sink carries a lifetime guarantee. 01324 638321 www.carron.com
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STAINLESS STEEL Zentrio from the 1810 Company is the only square design undermount triple sink currently available in the UK. The clean, linear lines combine to give two 340mm bowls and there is also a central 180mm wide bowl. The sink is 960mm wide to fit into a minimum 1000mm cabinet. Zentrio can be undermounted, flush mounted or inset and is a really good choice for a utility room. The steel has a satin finish and the sink is supplied with a full plumbing kit. 01978 66070 www.the1810company.co.uk
Rangemaster has made a major investment in its stainless steel plant resulting in new models and improvements across the sink collection. Shown here is the Manhattan low profile stainless steel one and a half bowl model, which has a recessed drainer to prevent spillage. Accessories include a colander, preparation board, acrylic drainer extension and a drainer basket. 0870 755 6485 www.rangemaster.co.uk
The redesigned Lausanne sink from Astracast has a larger main bowl. The draining board has a grooved indent and a drainer to encourage water from large objects such as pans and baking trays to flow away. The sink has a polished finish. 01274 475179 www.astracast.co.uk.
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As individual as you are! Are you in our Dealer Directory? Over one million readers interested in kitchens have the opportunity to see our consumer advertising campaign this year; they have a direct link to the Dealer Directory on our website. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Check your dealer entry. Is it prominent? To discuss, contact your Regional Manager or ring us on 01923 635200.
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Created for Duravit by Sieger Design, the Kiora ceramic sink features framing of the individual work and functional areas and a gently tilted drainer. Kiora is available as a surface-mounted sink or can be inset into the worktop. Whether fitted as a right or left-handed bowl the sink is reversible because of the axial layout of the tap, overflow and pop-up waste control. The centrally positioned outlets and the tap fitting and pop-up waste control in the middle of the sink or on the central section contribute to a balanced appearance. Kiora is also particularly flexible and can have either a large internal bowl or an additional small waste bowl. In addition to the classical sink colours, such as white and Pergamon, Kiora is available in chestnut, matt anthracite and black. It is made in DuraCeram, a hard wearing ceramic material specially developed for Duravit. 0870 730 7787 www.duravit.co.uk
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Thanks to increased production in fine fireclay there is now a greater choice of ceramic sinks with contemporary styles joining the traditional chunky Belfast. Composites have continued to develop with many materials that contain real stone.
Shaws of Darwen are the experts when it comes to traditional ceramic sinks. The Original Collection has been extended with the addition of the new Entwistle 800mm single bowl model. It has a three hole overflow and a patterned front. 01254 775111 www.shawsofdarwen.com Unfussy and timeless, the Vero ceramic kitchen sink from Duravit is a practical addition to any kitchen. All Vero kitchen sinks are 445 mm deep so there is enough space for washing even large pots and pans. The sink comes in 445 mm, 545 mm and 745 mm widths and the medium-sized variant is available with an integrated waste bowl. 0870 730 7787 www.duravit.co.uk
The Encore sink is part of Bushboard’s solid surface worktop package and is integrated into the top. Shown here is the single bowl model with the Encore Crystal Black solid surface worktop. The sink is 450mm square and is made from pure white acrylic. A one and a half bowl model is available. Sinks can be installed into the worksurface on site by a trained fitter. Bushboard offers free one day training. 01933 232272 www.bushboard.co.uk
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RAK Ceramics has introduced a new fireclay sink collection featuring both contemporary and traditional designs, available in white and high gloss black. Contemporary designs include the Gourmet inset and undermounted models while traditional designs include the Butler and Belfast Gourmet. The Gourmet 15 can have either a smooth or a fluted fascia. Chrome sink mixers from RAK’s Kludi range are available to accompany the sinks. 01730 237850 www.rakceramics.co.uk
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The Tara Ultra water dispenser from Dornbracht will dispense cold filtered or near boiling water at the press of a lever. It is finished in polished chrome. 024 7671 7129 www.dornbracht.com
taps Taps with spray heads, taps that deliver water for hot and cold drinks, taps that light up - there’s never been a bigger choice. The 3300 steaming hot water tap from InSinkErator™ will deliver up to 100 cups of near boiling water an hour and has a push lock safety feature. It is available in polished chrome or brushed steel finishes. 0800 389 3715 www.insinkerator.co.uk
Abode has developed the Triana single lever Aquifier filter tap to meet the growing demand for pure drinking water. The Triana has advanced water filtration technology. Filtered water is dispensed by twisting the black ring on the tap body. Hot and cold are controlled using the single lever. The tap is available from summer 2012. 01226 283434 www.abode.eu
The award winning BlancoCulina-S is now available in the UK. This tall, elegant tap has a magnetic hose cradle that instantly releases the spray hose when needed. The spray changes from regular flow to spray at the touch of a button and the spout has a wide rotation arc. The tap is high pressure only. 0844 912 0100 www.blanco.co.uk
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Carron Phoenix’s Dante Tri-Pure tap has a separate pipe for filtered water so there is no danger of cross contamination. It also features a double charcoal and ceramic filtration system which leaves in beneficial minerals but removes chlorine, particles of sand and grit and bacteria. The tap is finished in chrome. 01324 638321 www.carron.com
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Hot drinks on tap Boiling water for drinks and cooking is available instantly from the Minerva tap. It provides hot, cold and boiling water from one unit and is available in Chrome or SilkSteel PVD. The hot water tank can be fitted behind a standard 150mm plinth so does not occupy valuable space in the kitchen. The system includes a water conditioning filter. All that is needed for installation is a 35mm tap hole so the Minerva can be used as a new product or as a replacement for a conventional mixer. “This tap is a real innovation,” says Product Manager John Swain. “It has one spout while many of the others on the market have separate boiling water taps and do not reach 100oC. It is also ultra safe with a safety button that has to be activated before boiling water can be discharged.”
A good value sink and tap offer and instant boiling water for cooking and drinks are just two of Franke’s headline products for Spring.
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Clever Curves The Pebel sink has been introduced to meet the growing trend for curves in the kitchen. Made from Fragranite incorporating Santized®, the sink features undulating grooves on the drainer. It is available in Polar White, Coffee and Onyx with a choice of matching accessories such as a stainless steel strainer bowl, a glass chopping board and a drainer basket. The sink is available in single and one and a half bowl models. The Sanitized® feature helps to keep surfaces free from bacteria. It is mixed into the bulk material and will last for the life of the sink.
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Buy an Ascona sink and tap together and benefit from a £48 retail discount. This special offer has been introduced to mark the launch of the Ascona tap. The tap is classically styled to suit any kitchen scheme and follows the simple lines of the Ascona sink, which comes in one and one and a half bowl models. A jumbo bowl version will be introduced this summer. Available in Chrome and SilkSteel, the Ascona tap is 398mm high with a spout reach of 216mm.
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gger’s product offering has something for everyone. The huge selection of matching products allows customers to identify precisely the right product for the right application at the right price – meaning that budgets can be stretched further which may help to win business. Every single one of the 108 decors on offer from Egger is available from stock in 18mm Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) laminate and edging, making it simple and easy for customers to find exactly what they need. Egger can also manufacture additional thicknesses in MFC and well as Melamine Faced MDF on request. An extended range of edging has now been introduced so that for the first time ever Egger will be able to offer customers a selected range of 0.4 and 0.8mm ABS edging. This can be fabricated either by hand or by using an edge bander. Lightweight boards are growing in popularity and have benefits in both design and installation. Egger offers Eurolight® boards in a range of 38 and 50mm thicknesses. A chunky look combined with low weight and high strength means that Eurolight® is perfectly suited to a range of sectors including retail kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms as well as office furniture and shop fitting. As part of the Zoom® collection, Egger now offers FD30 and FD60 fire door cores that are fire resistant for a minimum of 30 minutes and one hour respectively. Texture is now as important as colour choice. Egger has introduced three new textures focused on making surfaces more tactile and ultimately
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more natural. The brand new ST10 Authentic texture takes woodgrain decors to the next level and is a very realistic rough matt finish for wood and material reproductions. ST18 Waveline is a new horizontal texture bringing new levels of depth to melamine faced boards and has a very modern solid wood appearance. The high gloss finish ST30 range includes 14 decors available in both MFC and MF–MDF with matching 2mm ABS edging especially suited to uni colours and premium woodgrains. The ST30 range is ideal for carcasses and end panels. Groundbreaking advances have been made in the quality and realism of Egger’s decors, making it possible to offer a competitive, low maintenance alternative to solid wood and real wood veneer products. Egger has updated the Zoom® range which now includes 108 decors, 32 of them brand new. Natural woodgrains and earthy uni colours have become increasingly popular and with this in mind Egger has developed Natural Aragon Oak H1372 ST22 which is seen as a successor to the very popular H1334 Light Ferrara Oak. This elegant oak has a highly defined natural grain with cross fires and subtle planking. Also new is Country Montana Larch H3753 ST22 with warm brown tones that work well with earthy, natural uni colours. Tirano Pearwood H3114 ST9 is a warm, striking decor that is ideal for large applications such as sliding wardrobes and wall panelling. F425 Beige Linen with its ST10 surface texture creates high quality finish that is perfect for furniture design and shop fitting.
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Egger has relaunched its Zoom® collection to the furniture industry. Packed with trend setting decors and innovative new products, the new Zoom® concept also includes a strong focus on service and all of the ways that Egger is looking to help customers to achieve more by saving them time and money.
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Eggers' virtual design studio Distributors have been categorised according to which Egger products they stock and can be either Gold, Silver or Bronze stockists. This allows customers to quickly identify the right distributor – aided by using the newly developed Availability Guide, which tracks down the distributor once the decor, product, structure and thickness have been entered. Egger Virtual Design Studio software allows finished roomsets to be visualised in detail. By creating roomsets with high definition decor scans customers can save time and money on prototype building and photography costs. As well as in house trend forecasting, Egger has commissioned external trend research and offers free in depth reports on what is new and what is likely to come along soon. Trend News will be released three times a year to update customers. The company has also developed sample support sheets that are sent out with requested samples. There is a booklet for each colour world, offering product information, full board scans of the decors and possible colour combinations and alternatives. A new information packed website provides every possible detail and fact. Customers can visit the sample shop and search by texture, colour, tone and colour world. Brochures etc can be requested through the site and order history can be viewed.
A wall chart and swatch box have been developed to aid customers. The wall chart offers RAL, Pantone and NCS information for all uni colours and has full board scans for woodgrain decors. The swatch holder has decors in large sample pieces. 0845 606 8888 www.egger.co.uk
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Smart, contemporary Monarch premium range sinks from Alveus now include Quadrix 210, available in Satin, Anthracite and Gold. Monarch sinks are made using special vacuum chamber technology, which involves depositing ceramic nitrides on to a stainless steel surface, resulting in a unique metal lustre and hard wearing easy to clean surface. Also from Alveus is the Stylux family of designer sinks. Biboard is made from impact resistant safety glass and can be used either as a mobile drainer inside the sink or as a chopping board. Tritop is stainless steel and can be a mobile drainer or a sink cover. Both accessories can be used with seven different Stylux sizes. 01883 212100 www.alveus.co.uk
kbb2012 See our top picks on page 3. Here’s the best of the rest.
“I defy anyone to tell this apart from solid timber,” says Warnock Watson, MD of Bellissimo commenting on the new five piece vinyl wrapped door launched at KBB2012. Five-Piece comes in 11 finishes and is made to measure. Curves in six height options are available for all finishes. There is a choice of four walnuts, three oaks, two ivories (one solid, the other woodgrain), a beech and Mussel. 01772 696959 www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk
Select range cookers from Bigblue come in 90 and 100cm sizes. Dual fuel 90cm models are available in stainless steel or black and there is a 90cm ceramic hob model and a 100cm dual fuel model in stainless steel. The ranges have a two year warranty. 01244 402976 www.bigblueproducts.co.uk
The big surprise from Hotpoint was the launch of two new collections of sinks and taps. The Luce and NewStyle collections give retailers the opportunity to offer complete co-ordination. Luce includes seven composite and stainless steel sinks and four taps. All Luce sinks have profiles to match Luce hobs. The sinks are made from high grade AISI steel and are complemented by a range of accessories. The New Style collection includes six composite and 14 stainless steel sinks and a selection of taps and is available predominantly through Swift. 08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk
LDL now offers the iconic kMix range, which includes a stand mixer, a blender, and a coffee maker. a hand mixer, a jug kettle and a toaster in stunning block colours plus Firecracker stripes. The range is exclusive to kitchen retailers through LDL. 0845 123 2288 www.ldlonline.co.uk
Damixa showed a complete kitchen tap collection. The recently launched Slate tap is available in several versions including a High J spout mixer and High C spout mixer, both with a slate grey lever handle. Also featured was Osier, available in a wide choice of spouts including an L shape that swivels through 360o. Eris combines contemporary elegance with practical benefits that include an extendable pull out nozzle. The flow can be switched from aerated to needle spray by pushing a button on the spout. Orbix has an unusual spout design and a progressive temperature regulator. All of the taps feature Damixa’s X-Change system. 01264 365881 www.damixa.co.uk
New taps from Abode include a 100oC Thermofier boiling water tap, Aquifier filter taps and a selection of contemporary brassware. There were also new kitchen sinks in stainless steel, composite and granite and a traditional style Belfast model. Products were shown on a large and impressive stand with working displays. 01226 283434 www.abode.eu
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You really could not see the join at Karonia where five new colours for the Mistral 25mm solid surface range were on show. To coincide with the launch, Karonia also introduced a brand new 16 page brochure that highlights many of the creative applications of Mistral in a series of lifestyle settings. 0845 6580 333 www.karonia.com
The full height Mondo 2M corner solution from Häfele has five trays, each finished with polished railings. The unit has a load capacity of up to 25kg per tray. The doors can fold inside the unit for complete access to the contents and have soft close. 01788 542020 www.hafele.co.uk
Plug and play Loox lighting from Häfele is a modular system offered in 12v, 24v and 350mA systems. Each colour coded driver includes an integrated switching port capable of being extended to cater for multiple circuit switching and is compatible with power systems worldwide. 01788 542020 www.hafele.co.uk.
There’s a tap solution for every kitchen in the Francis Pegler range. The Kitchen Collection has now been classified into Designer, Modern and Traditional categories. Each category includes a comprehensive selection of taps. Chef, Stanza and Strata Blade sit in the Designer Collection and Adorn and Cyber in the Modern Collection. All of the new taps are available in polished chrome. Cyber is also available in brushed steel. Chef is a true professional tap with a spray rinse and is ideal for use with larger sinks. 0844 243 4400 www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk
Silestone Integrity DUE sinks from Cosentino are made from just one piece of material so are sleek and seamless. Available in a wide range of colours, DUE sinks come in two sizes for double and single spaces. The sinks can be teamed together to create a one and a half bowl design. The sink is shown above in White Platinum. 08700 118 788 www.silestone.com
New door designs ands finishes from Apex Interiors included Cambridge, a classic Shaker style with a chamfered edge from the rails to the centre panel. Finished in Dakar, it reflects the trend for eggshell finishes. Premier features textured and horizontally grained Oak Melinga and White Avola finishes. Astra is a range of pvc edged mfc doors. The Coco Bolo door is one of ten new finishes launched at KBB, taking the total number available in the Astra range to 25. Verve made to measure acrylic kitchen and bedroom doors were also new and are available in six colours with duo tone edging. Apex also launched 60 new handle designs in a range of sizes and finishes. 01704 896600 www.apexinteriorsystems.co.uk
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review New sinks, taps and cooker hoods were on show from Carron Phoenix. The new sink ranges are Silhouette in glass and stainless steel and Samoa, a granite inset model exclusively available in Jet Black and featuring polished glass covers (shown). To cater for the price conscious end of the market, Carron launched Debut in granite. This replaces Summit, which is being moved to the Essential Value Sink & Tap Pack collection. Accessories are a bamboo chopping board and a stainless steel wire basket and strainer bowl. Two new taps, Waverley and Flora join the sink line up. New for the contract market is a range of three entry level cooker hoods, which will be sold unbranded to builders and developers. 01324 638321 www.carron.com
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Have you seen a ghost? Premium Italian cooker hood manufacturer Falmec has just added the Ghost wall mounted extractor to its Luxury range. Offering an impressive 800m3/hr extraction rate, the stainless steel Ghost is touch controlled and has a 24 hour function for around the clock extraction at timed intervals until deactivated. 01787 224921 www.euroline.org.uk
M-Stone, a brand new quartz product was previewed by Bushboard. It will be launched this summer in black, brown, white and cream. The product can be cut, joined and fitted on site, shaped corners can be formed and any sink style can be fitted, including insets. Bushboard will be running free training days for retailers and installers. Encore solid surfacing was on show and featured two new moulded sinks in pure white acrylic. Undermounted stainless steel sinks can also be used with this range which comes in 14 designs. Visitors were also treated to a preview of the Prima laminate worktop range ahead of its summer launch. There are new designs for worksurfaces, splashbacks and upstands. Shown here is the new M-Stone quartz worksurface in Black. 01933 232 272 www.bushboard.co.uk
It is possible to combine four or more modules to create a custom cooking centre using modular hobs from Caple. Here the Teppan plate and induction wok have been teamed together to make a specialised Asian cooking facility. 0117 938 1900 www.caple.co.uk
The Franke stand was constantly busy and featured new sinks, taps and hoods. You can see some of the new products on page 11. Franke used the show to launch an updated version of the popular Swing hood, which is available in white and black glass. There is a smart stainless steel band across the front, dimmable spotlights and ghost controls that activate when the user hovers a finger over them. The hood has eight speeds plus intensive, optional remote control, 24 hour continuous ventilation, aluminium cassette grease filters and optional charcoal filters. KBB also marked goodbye to Duncan Marr – for many years the UK face of Franke. Duncan (who once nearly managed to get KJ Editor Jan Orchard and the UK trade press thrown out of a hotel in Switzerland) has been one of the industry’s great characters and will be much missed for his expertise, encyclopaedic knowledge of the kitchen industry and wonderful fund of stories. After a remarkable 37 years of service Duncan is leaving to enjoy his retirement by “maximising his investments and minimising his golf handicap”. He will, however, be referred to on a consultancy basis over the next year or so. The new Managing Director for Franke UK is Tracey Bamber. One of Duncan’s biggest achievements was the first year that Franke achieved £1million in sales – 1976. Although Franke now makes this figure in the first week of each month, Duncan saw this as sign that Franke UK was on the up and it tracks the immense success for which he can be very proud. Michael Pieper, Franke Chief Executive commented, “We thank Duncan Marr for his personal efforts, his good spirit and unique sense of English humour. We congratulate him on his exceptional and enduring performance and express our sincere appreciation for his professionalism." 0161 436 6280 www.franke.co.uk
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Different textures, finishes, materials and shapes were shown on the stand in the Murano display. The kitchen was shown in white with glass inserts and a stylish bar top in dark wood. This range shows the flexibility in the schüller.C Collection.
The Castell range is part of the schüller.C Collection and features Knotty Oak vertical grain veneer door fronts with co-ordinating plinths and side panels. Internal cabinetry can be manufactured with matching veneer – raising the game for a mid price kitchen.
Curvy high gloss Gala was a favourite on the stand. This range features Blum soft close hinges. The 2012 colour palette of natural, earthy tones proved extremely popular.
schüller @ kbb2012 "More than worth it" is how Wayne Dance of InHouse describes his KBB experience.
High gloss fronts and decor panels in the Nova range introduce top end finishes at starter prices. The combination of wood effect detailing from the Lima range, a new glass shutter and the 90mm extra thick counter tops combine to show the huge variety of design options available without being restricted by budget.
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n open, airy European feel attracted a lot of visitors to the Schüller stand. Gala Curves shown in Truffle Brown and Champagne high gloss was a big draw and demonstrated how curves maximise space saving and ergonomics within the kitchen. A new carousel system specifically designed for curved units and maximising space was shown at KBB. Schüller used the show to demonstrate the variety of designs available, ranging from entry point in the schüller.C Collection through mid market ranges up to the height of design luxury with the next125 brand. High gloss in the starter Nova range was a definite talking point. The introduction of gloss finishes has brought a real boost to the fighting end of the market. Further introductions to the schüller.C Collection included the popular glass roller shutter and a new extra deep 900mm bar top, allowing retailers to offer their customers maximum planning options. The glass effect door in the Murano range was teamed with horizontal and vertical glass inserts to show the design flexibility inherent in the schüller.C Collection. Also on show was new manufacturing technology where laminate wood effect doors imitate the tactile quality of real wood by giving a textured feel to the front. The new NX901 high end range shows that top quality design and innovation are available at an affordable price point. This new design showcases the trend for cabinetry with furniture style quality. Beautiful tempered glass doors are available in a satin opaque glass finish or in high gloss. The range is available with a unique inset handle which is cut into the glass front finished with a beautiful smooth grip. An over sized bench style island unit with a sliver thin top cleverly conceals all electrical cables in NX901. This range features the Primus new style drawer box in Anthracite from next125 and LED Swing lighting. It was shown at KBB as a recessed plinth design – the widely anticipated wall hung version will be available later this year. 01661 842304 • www.inhouseuk.net • www.inhousecaribbean.com
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Making things move was the theme at Linak where tvs, kitchen units – and more – rose and fell at the touch of a button.
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ome automation is the new lifestyle trend. Consumers want tv, audio and small appliances ready to hand in the kitchen – but they don’t necessarily want these items visible all the time. Linak presented a number of clever solutions to make hidden storage and instant accessibility easy – whether for a large flat screen tv, a computer or even a condiment rack. Linak DL4 columns are ideal for this sort of application and can be used for many different tasks including lifting a flat screen tv out of a cabinet or adjusting the height of a storage rack. The DL2 single column is ideal for adjusting the height of a breakfast bar and if used as a twin system can lift a larger, heavier area. The LA31 actuator is ideal for raising and lowering wall cabinets. All of these systems use a control box that can control up to four single columns. Columns can also be operated with numerous controls which can be either fixed buttons on the work surface or remote controls. 0121 544 2211 www.linak.co.uk
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R RAK Gourmet Sink 16 undermount with sink base protector and cutlery rack.
rak @ kbb2012 The range of kitchen sinks from RAK Ceramics goes from strength to strength with the launch of a new inset collection.
Kludi sink mixer 3C, chrome plated with ceramic levers.
RAK Gourmet Sink 17 undermounted with sink base protector and plate/cutlery rack.
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AK’s wide range of elegant inset ceramic kitchen sinks provides a stylish alternative to stainless steel. Available in white and high gloss black, the collection includes 16 different formats ranging from 1.5 bowl and drainer designs to space saving all in one models. Six sleek Gourmet sinks form part of the range and are available in both single and 1.5 bowl options with smooth or ridged drainers. All designs are reversible and are offered with stainless steel or chromed brass waste kits. For the small luxury kitchen, designs include the Gourmet Sink 17 bowl and drainer and the contemporary Belfast style Gourmet 16 all in one design with integral ledge. Both are suitable for over and undermounting and are offered with chrome sink base protectors and plate/cutlery racks. In addition to the inset options. RAK’s fireclay sink collection also includes a variety of Butler and Belfast sinks, individual bowl designs, specialist sinks and separate drainers. All designs are suitable for both commercial and domestic application and provide a high degree of design flexibility. Fireclay is fired to an intense heat to fuse the glaze and has a glossy, hard finish that is hard wearing and easy to maintain. In partnership with German brassware specialist Kludi, RAK manufactures a dedicated range of four kitchen monoblock mixers with brass bodies and white porcelain handles. Complementary polished porcelain slab upstands, tops, splashbacks and tiles are also available from RAK’s Lounge range, allowing seamless colour co-ordination between walls, worktops and floors. A sleek monotone look can be achieved by contrasting materials. Popular 10 by 10cm wall tiles are included within RAK’s Tip Top and Lotus ranges with colour options that include white, ivory, lemon, grey, black, brown and jade. Established in 1991, RAK Ceramics is the world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and porcelain tiles. As well as ceramic kitchen sinks, the company manufactures sanitaryware, brassware and acrylic baths with products exported to more than 160 countries. 01730 237850 www.rakceramics.co.uk marketing@rakceramics.co.uk
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Located in Downpatrick in the heart of Co. Down, Curve Craft is a small family-run business. At KBB2012, MD Paul Murray showed a stunning butler’s pantry that wouldn’t look out of place in Downton Abbey.
Above: Walnut was used for the pediment and cornice.
Below: Elegant carving adds the finishing touch.
Below: This beautiful curved island unit was installed in the Old Vicarage development in Wadebridge, Cornwall.
Above: The Butler’s Pantry, designed by Curve Craft MD Paul Murray was the centrepiece of the stand at KBB2012. The stand also showed a selection of other products available from Curve Craft.
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aul Murray’s system allows solid wood raised panel kitchen doors to be curved. The technology not only lends itself to kitchen doors, but much more including, wooden doors, architrave, skirting etc, all in solid wood and in any species, style, size, shape or profile. As Paul Murray explains, “I was actually making high-end bespoke furniture, and was showing these to buyers when I was challenged to develop a solid wood curved kitchen door. So I did and Curve Craft was born. Because we are a small family run business we offer excellent customer service. If we don't have what a customer wants as standard, we will endeavour to achieve and create what they are looking for.” Curve Craft can produce doors from any wood requested. When a
customer gets in touch the company will ask them to send on a sample of the wood used to make the kitchen. “Oak is fine, but walnut can be challenging, so we need to check the sample against the wood being used to make our additional bespoke curved doors. Therefore when any doors are commissioned we would ask for a wood sample to be sent to ensure a match,” says Paul. The Butler’s Pantry was made in oak with strong cluster markings with walnut for the cornices and pediment. Inside the pantry has storage areas and there are two end cupboards. It would make a stunning focal point in a traditional kitchen – especially as it can be built to match the other furniture. 028 4483 2828 www.curvecraft.co.uk
Above: The curved shape shows the beautifully figured oak to best advantage.
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Virtual Worlds Professional from Logicom is a leading and well supported 3D design package compatible with AutoCAD and recently enhanced with a brand new kitchen products portfolio. The latest version includes a large and very versatile kitchen catalogue featuring the latest curved units, generic appliances, sinks and taps. New catalogues for major kitchen brands are also due for launch. 01908 663848 sales@virtualworlds.co.uk www.virtualworlds.co.uk
cad on show The latest CAD and business software systems offer retailers a package of valuable benefits.
Nexus have introduced Texture Interface (Ti) to their popular design software so users can import actual textures from manufacturers/suppliers. The new Version 9 kitchen and bathroom software includes many additional features such as a link to KBB Connect so information from the design can be processed for pricing and ordering. At KBB2012 the company launched VR Viewer that allows designers to show a real time 3D walk through image to customers. 0114 250 8889 www.nexusdesignsoftware.com
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KBB Connect is a free and secure online quoting and order processing software package for the retail sector. It gives instant access to up to date supplier information and non-contractual KBB Apps can be added. It is available via suitable mobile phones. 01344 8788111 www.kbbconnect.co.uk
ArtiCAD celebrated 20 years in the industry at KBB2012 and gave visitors a first look at flagship products ArtiCAD-Pro and BathCAD. Also new was My Room Plan, an online innovation and web tool that can be used to capture the room shape and even (at a more advanced level) support a detailed room design. 01928 888101 www.articad.cc
EQ Software has developed many e-commerce websites for retailers. Mereway has recently teamed up with EQ and together they have created Trend Interiors where customers can browse through kitchens, review range content then either order a brochure, submit an order or ask for help with design and planning. 0845 603 1370 www.eqsoftware.net
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The 20-20 Technologies suite of products can suit everyone from a single showroom retailer to a multi site corporation. Customers now expect more advanced service and technology from retailers - and 20-20 Fusion software makes it easy to deliver the best from initial contact through to final delivery. KBB2012 was the launch pad for the latest version of 20-20 Fusion and was complemented by seminars for both existing and new customers presenting the highlights of the release - and giving a sneak preview of the next generation of software that will launch later this year. 20-20 Fusion is the result of 25 years of product development and is used by over 50 percent of the KBB sector. Hundreds of manufacturer’s catalogues are integrated into the software so items from multiple sources can be included in any one design. The software gives an added sense of realism by incorporating actual appliances, products and accessories from big brands. Catalogues are regularly updated to ensure that the latest products are
always available and pricing is kept up to date, making budget and profit margin control easier. Prices are automatically generated for all products, based on the specific styles and materials selected and using the appropriate product codes for each item. When the design is complete, detailed quotes, invoices, fitting reports and orders can be produced instantly and can be mailed or faxed instantly to the supplier. “The software creates an incredible gap between an average designer and a good one,” says 20-20 Chief Exec Jean-Francois Grou. “The tools are there to be used to enhance and enable skills. If they have talent and invest time in understanding the capabilities of the tools, then they will create designs that will blow your mind. The software should never be accused of creating the common denominator. Yes, it is true that it will enable someone who is not very talented to put a kitchen together, but it cannot design a kitchen.” 01233 649700 www.2020technologies.com
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A CAD presentation gives customers the confidence to make a purchase – and cuts down on misunderstandings and problems at the most expensive point – when the design is complete because they know what they are getting in advance. A CAD system is also invaluable for quotation, ordering and the administration of the order. Consumers these days do expect to see a proper presentation of the retailer’s proposals – and in most cases the only practical way to do this is via CAD. The consumer finds the proposal easy to understand and making alterations is straightforward. All that is needed to run the package is a Windows PC or laptop running Windows 7, Vista or XP with a USB port. SuperView 25 is available in various forms but all provide 3D pictures and scale plans with prices starting from just £799 plus VAT. 0161 477 0700 www.mng.co.uk
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here’s a buzz of excitement around Mereway Kitchens. The company celebrates 25 years of producing high quality, hand finished kitchens this year but far from resting on its laurels, this proudly British manufacturer has
announced a series of exciting kitchen initiatives. Cucina Colore, itself a concept ahead of its time, offers customers the opportunity to mix and match colour with different finishes and textures to create a truly individual and effortlessly stylish kitchen. With four core door styles, the colour palette in Cucina Colore extends to ten Silk Plain shades from Spring White and subtle Stone to a vibrant bright red as well as
Segreto with Pergamon Gloss.
six Gloss Painted alternatives from statement Black or White to deep Burgundy. There’s also a range of wood finishes, including six Woodgrains in matt or gloss, timber veneer options or textured wood finishes. With Cucina Colore there’s choice, choice and more choice. Cucina Colore doors – whatever the selected finish or colour – can be matched to cabinets and plinths in a further range of distinctive finishes in matt or gloss. There’s a whole range of handle styles to choose from too. The entire Cucina Colore range is devised to deliver absolute flexibility, whether customers are looking for a striking ultra-contemporary on trend look with strong colour and daringly contrasting textures or a more natural effect with different hues and finishes that gently
Segreto with Pergamon Gloss, Olive Matt & Coco Bolo Gloss.
complement one another to create a harmonious, laid back living space. New ranges yet to be revealed will embrace the new living environment approach to kitchen design and will offer new and innovative ways to personalise the kitchen and open up the space, building on the ethos of Cucina Colore and offering consumers more design choice. “We are really very excited about this new range,” says Mereway’s Graham Jones, “Along with major enhancements to the Cucina Colore collection in terms of the look of the kitchens, our new range promises plenty of extra thoughtful touches and small improvements to deliver a perfectly practical as well as visually beautiful kitchen that the customer will absolutely love – watch this space.“
Lastra with Anthracite Painted Veneer, Red Silk & Seasoned Oak Veneer.
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Great for breaking up a large space, dividing a dining or living area from the kitchen or to provide extra work space, an island comes high on the wish list for most consumers.
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Most customers say they would like an island if possible. Ideas such as open plan storage or a floating breakfast bar on one side can work really well in using the island as a way of both uniting and dividing separate areas. The central island shown here in the NL500 from nextline is the perfect example of pushing design boundaries. – Wayne Dance, MD InHouse.
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More information on nextline: 01661 842 304 www.inhouseuk.net inhouseheadqtrs@aol.com
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This island from the English Revival range from Mereway combines storage, seating and preparation space and is just one of many possibilities within this collection. 0121 706 7844 www.merewaykitchens.co.uk
All traditional ranges from BA offer endless possibilities for creative island design – especially in traditional styles. 028 8676 4600 www.byba.co.uk
we ♥islands In a country style kitchen the island takes the place of the farmhouse scrubbed pine table, offering the double benefits of preparation, seating and storage space in one contained area.
A rectangular island is useful for dividing a kitchen/living room and can provide space for eating if an open area is left at one side. This is Faversham from Four Seasons, a classic square frame tongue and groove design available in Ivory or Mussel. 01937 862557 www.moores.co.uk
Here’s a really clever combination of ideas from Crosby. Summerville painted ash has been used to create an L shaped island with an added circular preparation area. The Summerville door can be mixed with Savannah in solid oak – a good way to highlight specific areas. There’s a wide choice of unit sizes and styles, dressers, pilasters, plate racks, wine racks and more in this range, making personalised design easier to achieve. 01709 811106 www.crosby-kitchens.co.uk
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Here the island is very much part of the working kitchen, Poggenpohl FG369 Marsh Oak features accent areas in aluminium and extra thick wortktops in white Corian. The cooking area has been kept against the back wall with the preparation and sink space on the island. 0800 298 1098 www.poggenpohl.co.uk
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A rectangular contemporary style island makes a brilliant room divider in an open plan area and can include storage, appliances and a seating area.
Colorline from Beeck is available in a wide choice of colours. Here an island unit has been designed with an interesting angle on the traditional curve, making a refreshing change from a simple rectangular arrangement. 01279 868500 www.markdavid.co.uk
Leicht combines wood veneer with matt lacquer in Classic FS Frame H to create a distinctive island unit, The matt black top is recessed into the island to provide a right angled frame that projects from the cupboard fronts and makes a comfortable footrest 07802 402921 www.leicht.co.uk
Stormer has produced a striking floating island, which can be enhanced by slim bars of LED lighting underneath the worktop. The floating design is available in all new and existing finishes. 01825 731910 www.aeon-design.com
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we ♥islands TOP TIPS FOR ISLAND DESIGN
● A minimum of 1m floor space should be allowed around the island for standard depth units so there is enough room to open doors but 1.2m is preferable ● A breakfast bar would usually be at standard worktop height with an overhang of 300mm. This is ideal for stool height. It can be at a reduced height if chairs are to be used.
The island design in this Trend Lack high gloss lacquer kitchen from Nolte is given an extra design dimension by introducing light wood Savannah Acacia and some interesting open compartments. The island also includes a sink but remember to look at the feasibility of water supply and drainage before you plan one in. 07557 922044 www.nolte-kitchens.com
● An island extractor can be restrictive if the ceiling height is low. The minimum dimension from a gas hob to canopy should be 700mm but this will still seem too low for an island hood. It can be rather obtrusive. Ideally 750 to 800mm is more pleasing but the ceiling height will be the key factor. A flat to ceiling extractor solves the problem.
Neff’s new ceiling mounted 199C68 extractor is unobtrusive and allows ample head room. 0844 892 9033 www.neff.co.uk
The Luce IXT4LS island hood from Hotpoint has perimeter aspiration and a sensor that switches the extractor on when heat and humidity are detected from the hob. 08000 921922 www.lucebyhotpoint.co.uk
● If there is not enough space for an island, a small peninsula can be a good compromise.
Solid walnut makes a striking front on this island from bulthaup. The walnut is actually just 13mm thick – three solid wooden layers are combined with two stabilising aluminium sheets. Wall panels and side panels can also be produced using this technique. 0207 495 3663 www.bulthaup.co.uk
● Adding a lower area at one end of the island is a good idea if eating space is needed – sitting on a high stool is not everyone’s cup of tea. Our thanks to Mark David for these useful tips. KITCHEN JOURNAL APRIL 2012 • 29
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Built in is now a mature market. When an appliance bites the dust consumers are looking for better functions and more attractive styling when buying the replacement. Cooking is the core product in built in and is an area where features definitely drive the sale.
The De Dietrich Premium Collection is a range of sophisticated cooking, cooling, dishwashing and laundry products available in an exciting palette of pearl shades. The 60 litre A-10 percent rated DOP1170 oven is part of the new Premium Collection in Grey Pearl, White Pearl and Black Pearl. This clever oven has 12 functions plus Intelligent and Automatic cooking modes. The oven also features pyrolytic cleaning and Eolyse®, which diffuses unpleasant cooking odours. 01256 308067 www.dedietrich.co.uk
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New from Smeg is the SFP387X pyrolytic oven in finger friendly stainless steel. This A rated oven has eight cooking functions including fan, conventional and grill and also has Ecologic energy saving which reduces power to 2.3kW. Capacity is 68 litres and allows cooking on five levels. 0844 557 0070 www.smeg.co.uk
Compact appliances have made an impact on the built in market because the idea allows several different pieces of equipment to be teamed together in a focal point wall. CDA’s compacts range includes a steam oven, multifunction ovens, warming drawers, an accessory drawer, a wine cooler, a coffee maker, an ice maker, and combination ovens and microwaves. 01949 862 010 www.cda.eu
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This coffee machine is just one of several compact built in appliances from AEG. The range is designed to give complete flexibility as consumers can choose a row, a column or a square of products or combine the compact models with standard single ovens. The range includes a compact multifunction oven, steam ovens in two sizes, a combination microwave, a microwave with grill, a dishwasher, a coffee machine and warming drawers in two sizes. 08445 611611 www.aeg.co.uk
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TOP TIPS ON BUILT IN With a total capacity of 102 litres and a top energy rating of A-20 percent in the main oven and A in the smaller top oven, the HB55MB550B iQ500 from Siemens is highly efficient. It has eight main cooking functions including 3D hot air, hot air grilling, intensive hot air and a full width surface grill. 0844 892 9044 www.siemens-home.co.uk
Hotpoint Luce is a premium built in range inspired by minimalist Italian design. The design incorporates sleek glass doors and fascias with fingerprint resistant stainless steel edging. The fully co-ordinated collection includes matching ovens, hobs and hoods, fridge drawers and dishwashers plus a range of 45cm compact appliances. Shown here is the Luce Openspace OSX1036NPD single oven, which has a 70 litre capacity and 13 cooking programmes including intelligent cooking and pyroclean. 08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk
From Mike Jarrett, Sales Director, Neff "Design co-ordination continues to be a top priority, whether in line or in column. Stainless steel still dominates as a finish with little sign of black gaining significant market share or of the much heralded return of white, as predicted in some quarters. There is greater acceptance of electronics and eventually we will get to the point where this is the norm, given the increasing ease with which consumers use iPads, iPhones, SmartPhones and the like. Suffice to say we are not quite there yet and some of these technologies do not lend themselves to safe and efficient cooking situations anyway. "In the year ahead the economic situation will continue to be uncertain, but it is certain that consumers will continue to be discerning, choosing the best deals around. Neff is well placed to ride any storms with a vast choice of different price levels to suit budgets from entry level to top end. "My advice to dealers is to know your products and have them on display, at an accessible height and preferably illuminated, know and understand what features and benefits they offer. My suggestion would be to put a premium model on display with lots of demonstrable features as you can always sell down to a more affordable product if you can convince the customer of the attributes of the brand. Be proactive and do the selling – by this I mean ask the consumer what sort of food they cook, and how frequently, Suggest models to meet their specific needs rather than waiting for them to tell you which one they want. From our experience consumers do not always know until you tell them."
Neff’s cooking appliances are designed to mix and match. Shown here is the compact in-Line dishwasher, S65M63 sitting perfectly in line with the B46E74 single oven with SlideAway door. To the right is the C77V670 built in coffee centre and there is a N21H40 warming drawer beneath the dishwasher and coffee centre. 0844 892 9033 www.neff.co.uk
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Steam cooking is fast and healthy – and the Baumatic BCS460SS makes achieving good results easy thanks to 50 preset recipes. The oven has a Hot Air and Steam mode that helps to distribute heat evenly in the oven while allowing the user to control the amount of steam with which the dish is cooked. There is also a Professional cooking function that alternates between steam and hot air – perfect for bread making. 0118 933 6900 www.baumatic.co.uk
built in benefits This 90 litre 90cm oven from Miele is part of the Design World ICE Collection featuring a combination of aluminium and silver smoked glass with a chrome trim. Navitronic touch control makes it easy to access the many functions on offer. A wireless probe ensures that meat is perfectly cooked by monitoring the interior temperature. 01235 554455 www.miele.co.uk
This tower of cooking power is called the ChefTouch from Kitchenaid that includes a vacuum sealing system so that food can be either blast chilled in the shock freezer that also forms part of the tower or cooked in the Pure or Combi steam assist oven using the sous vide function. This is definitely one for really keen cooks who will make the most of the functions available. 0800 988 1266 www.kitchenaid.co.uk
Batch baking biscuits is easy in the Hoover Prodige oven because it has a 76 litre capacity and features PRO cooking technology to deliver even heat throughout. This model can be split into two flexi cooking zones by inserting a shelf. The two zones have independent temperature controls. 0151 334 2781 www.hoover.co.uk
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Modern slip in cookers are a world away from the old tombstone styles of yesteryear. Stainless steel MaxiKlasse cookers from AEG are just as sophisticated as the built in range. The top of the range model shown here has a MaxiSense induction hob and a main oven with eight functions. There are four functions in the top oven. 08445 611611 www.aeg.co.uk
The big fridge freezer has become a favourite with UK consumers who like the extra space and stylish looks offered by a large appliance.
Indesit’s 70cm wide BAN40FNFWDS silver fridge freezer has an indoor water dispenser. Water comes from a reservoir so there is no need for plumbing in – or the source can also be a bottle of mineral water or a soft or alcoholic drink. This no frost fridge freezer is A rated and has Super Cool and Super Freeze features to save energy. There are also Eco and Holiday settings and internal hygiene. 08000 921 922 www.indesit.co.uk
We all love an American style side by side icebox. The Nova range of side by side models from Whirlpool won an International Design and Architecture Award. Whirlpool has made many advances in refrigeration including 6th Sense Fresh Control technology, which controls humidity in the cabinet to keep food fresh for up to four times longer than a conventional refrigerator. 0208 649 5000 www.whirlpool.co.uk
Designed to co-ordinate with the new Neff range of stainless steel built in appliances the K5885 fridge freezer has a fingerprint free finish. It has an A+ energy rating, is frost free and has electronic controls, LED interior lighting and safety glass shelves. 0844 892 9033 www.neff.co.uk
free for all There are still customers looking to replace an old slip in cooker with something that offers more features and benefits. In cooling, freestanding fridges and freezers are a favourite to mix and match with built in.
An induction hob and a self cleaning pyrolytic oven make the Dci900XU from De Dietrich a sophisticated choice. The oven, which has a tilting motorised control panel, has 12 functions. The Eolyse catalyser neutralises unpleasant smells such as burnt or greasy food. 01256 308 067 www.dedietrich.co.uk
Large viewing windows and an ergonomic control panel make the Ultima HUE62 freestanding double oven cooker from Hotpoint easy to use. The main oven features Hotpoint’s Intelligent Cooking System which recommends the optimum shelf position, temperature and cooking time and has One Touch automatic programmes for cakes and bread and Smart Chef for roast meats and fish. The Solarglo ceramic hob is quick to heat up and has flexible zones. 08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk
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Top restaurant chooses Silestone Silestone has been chosen for the cookery school run by the award winning Casamia restaurant in Bristol. Over 16 sq.m of Cemento Spa has been fabricated and installed by Shaw Stone Ltd and Cathedral Kitchens of Malvern. The cookery school also features a Silestone Integrity sink in Blanco Zeus.
Space saver from Moores Moores Furniture Group is helping retailers to save space with new display stands that show Four Seasons and Shades samples on a compact spinning platform, The stands house doors, handles and worktops from each of the brands so customers can experiment with different options without the need for large displays. The stands will be updated as new products become available. You can order a stand from your Moores rep, or www.moores.co.uk
NEWS ROUND UP ● Gorenje has responded to the new agreement between major multiple electrical retailers and the OFT regarding the sale of extended warranties and is offering a free five year parts and labour guarantee on all built in single and double ovens, hobs, hoods and built in cooling plus selected freestanding products. Appliances not covered by the five year guarantee have a two year guarantee. ● ATAG has introduced the Ambassador Centre scheme to reward its loyal kitchen specialists. To qualify the retailer must have a specified minimum of products on show including the Quili Max combi steam oven and meet an annual spend requirement. If chosen, specialists benefit from many opportunities including first dibs on new products, the creation of sales leads through an enhanced web listing, exclusive pos and a rebate package. They will also be invited to the annual Ambassador Centre meeting in Holland. ● Britannia Living has become the exclusive distributor for Bertazzoni cooking appliances. The brand new Bertazonni built in range includes a full complement of cooking appliances from steam ovens and microwaves to coffee makers and warming drawers. The hob choice includes gas, induction zones and more. On wok burners the inner and outer rings are controlled separately so can be used for simmering as well as wok cookery.
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business matters Fly the flag Smeg is running a Union flag FAB window display competition for FAB Centres in the run up to the Jubilee and the Olympics. Retails must display a FAB28 Union flag fridge in a prominent window in time for the Diamond Jubilee through to the end of the Olympics in August. First prize will go to the store with the most creative entry. The winner will receive an overnight stay in London for two, tea at the Ritz, a trip to Harrods and fast track entry to the Tower of London.
Blum retailer events Blum UK has launched a series of Kitchen Retailer Exchange events to be held at its Milton Keynes facility. The idea behind the informal workshops has come from members of Blum’s Retail Services Division who have reported that there is a wide disparity of practices across the spectrum of UK kitchen retailers. The Exchange workshops have been planned as an informal exchange of ideas and will include a session on how to make displays work better. More details, 01908 285700 or retail.uk@blum.com
Design Award from KBSA The KBSA has announced the new KBSA Designer Awards, supported by corporate members and kbbNTG. The awards include Kitchen Designer of the Year sponsored by Omega plc, Bathroom Designer of the Year sponsored by the kbbNTG, Bedroom Designer of the Year sponsored by Hepplewhite, Home Office Designer of the Year sponsored by the KBSA and Young Designer of the Year sponsored by Mereway Kitchens. In addition an overall winner will be chosen as the KBSA Designer of the Year, sponsored by V-ZUG. All winners will receive an engraved trophy and a certificate and the overall winner and partner will be invited to Switzerland to visit the V-ZUG facilities. All winners will be invited to the KBSA AGM at the Billesley Manor Hotel in Warwickshire to receive their awards and will be given tickets to the KBSA networking dinner that evening plus overnight accommodation.
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Electrolux has been named Sector Leader, Sector Mover and SAM Gold Class winner in Durable Household Products in the annual sustainability assessment by Sustainable Asset Management. Every year 2,500 of the largest companies in the world are invited to participate in the corporate sustainability assessment made by SAM, an independent asset management company based in Zurich. Top scorers qualify for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook. Electrolux receives three recognitions in the book. “Good business leadership is not only about meeting today’s needs but also about preparing for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities. We put a lot of effort into continuously improving the eco efficiency of our operations but the main contribution of Electrolux to a sustainable society is to be a leader in developing solutions that help our customers and consumers to live more efficiently and sustainably,” says Henrik Sundstrom, Head of Sustainability at Electrolux.
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Nigel Smith has become the new executive chef for Miele. He is Chef Patron at the Villa in Wrea Green, Lancashire and has worked with many famous chefs over the years, including Albert Roux and Anton Edelmann. As part of his collaboration with Miele, Nigel will act as a consultant on Miele Simply Cooking events, conduct consumer demos, promote Miele at Grand Designs and support the events manager with the future opening of regional cookery schools.
Mark David has used two bespoke brands to create the Luxury Collection by Mark David. The collection caters for the high end market, offering the choice of kitchens tailor made in Germany or hand made in Britain. The impressive range of finishes can be sourced in any colour and in unusual materials such as leather. There’s even the choice of crystals or diamonds in handles.
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