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kitchen february 2012

WHAT TO SEE AT KBB 2012

THE RETURN OF RAM BEST BUYS FROM MEREWAY AND SYMPHONY MAKE THE MOST OF MULTI FUNCTION PLUS, LAUNDRY, COLOUR TRENDS, NEWS, NEW PRODUCTS

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Direct Flame Technology delivers vertical heat distribution through hundreds of tiny holes in the single plate burners offering the widest heating surface, saving 20% time and energy.*

Patented Dual Flow technology distributes constantand even heat throughout the oven, from top to bottom and left to right, eliminating cooking hotspots.

A unique HD feature that ensures the finest cooking results and reduces the risk of burning foods by heating the base of the pan evenly.

Assisted by an intelligent control that retains the heat inside the oven rather than hot air being dispersed into the kitchen.

*Compared to a standard gas burner

www.lucebyhotpoint.co.uk

Luce ovens deliver the ultimate HD cooking experience...which means perfect results whichever level you cook on.

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Direct Flame Technology delivers vertical heat distribution through hundreds of tiny holes in the single plate burners offering the widest heating surface, saving 20% time and energy.*

Patented Dual Flow technology distributes constantand even heat throughout the oven, from top to bottom and left to right, eliminating cooking hotspots.

A unique HD feature that ensures the finest cooking results and reduces the risk of burning foods by heating the base of the pan evenly.

Assisted by an intelligent control that retains the heat inside the oven rather than hot air being dispersed into the kitchen.

*Compared to a standard gas burner

www.lucebyhotpoint.co.uk

Luce ovens deliver the ultimate HD cooking experience...which means perfect results whichever level you cook on.

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contents Schüller reveals its curves at KBB 2012.

Investment in advanced technology enables wall-to-wall curves to be introduced in a true mid-market grid system demonstrating ultimate flexibility. Shown here is Gala in a new Stone Grey high gloss finish.

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

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

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. origination: CPC Ltd printing: Swallowtail, Taverham Road, Norwich NR8 6RL published by: CPC Ltd, Napier House, 11 Surrey St, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LJ, England

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EDITOR’S CHOICE WHAT DO COOKS REALLY WANT? How complicated should multi function ovens be?

WISHY WASHY Green performance and high capacity drive the laundry market.

KBB 2012 What to see in Birmingham.

THE KNOWLEDGE Mark David brings a wealth of knowledge to the kitchen market.

SCHÜLLER AT KBB 2012 CAPLE AT KBB 2012 POUNDWISE Best buys for customers looking for style at a competitive price.

RIGHT ON TREND – advertisement feature THE RETURN OF RAM PJH relaunches one of the biggest names from the 80s.

GOOD LOOKS, GREAT VALUE Stylish and affordable kitchens from The Gallery.

SOFTLY, SOFTLY Muted and natural colours are the latest trend.

AT HOME WITH LAMONT New handles from Häfele.

BUSINESS MATTERS

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Rock on‌ Following on from the success of glass, Alno has unveiled the Cera range which features a ceramic finish created from 100 percent natural stone. Available in dark grey Oxide Nero and classic magnolia Oxide Avorio, Cera looks stunning combined with the Alno Star handleless range and matching worktops.

01924 487900 www.alno.co.uk

PWS has introduced an extended collection of curve options for high gloss Avant colours. The barrel drawer set joins the existing selection of curved units. Curved end panels are available for ease of fitting. There is also a 147mm wide curved door for use with bottle and tray pullouts.

01325 505555 www.pws.co.uk

editor's choice

BAL White Star is the ideal ready mixed tile adhesive for internal walls. Ready to use, it is easy to apply and is non slip so battens are not needed. It is available in 2.5, 5 and 10 litre tubs and can be used for any indoor application. BAL White Star offers a good bond strength with a variety of ceramic wall tiles and mosaics including natural coloured lighter stone. Although not recommended for porcelain, it does have the flexibility for use with backgrounds subject to limited movement or vibration. It can be used on plaster, plasterboard, cement/sand render, existing ceramic tiles, some painted surfaces, tile backer board and timber if the surface is prepared correctly.

01782 591100 www.bal-adhesives.com

Trend Lack shown here is just one of many new ideas from Nolte UK for 2012. This is a competitively priced range, thanks to the lower cost lacquered fronts that feature an innovative laser weld seal. Nolte also offers a selection of new handles, curved SOFT panels, a new corner base with a concave door and convex base and wall units for Nova Lack and Soft Lack.

01279 868500 www.markdavid.co.uk

BAL Rapidset Flexible is designed for total immersion areas and leaves tiles ready for grouting in just three hours. It can be used with ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles, including travertine. It is suitable for both walls and floors and can be used on a variety of surfaces including flooring grade asphalt, concrete, existing unglazed tiling, overlaid timber (min 15mm deep), plaster and plasterboard. It is available in 20 and 10kg sacks in white or grey and is easy to mix.

01782 591100 www.bal-adhesives.com

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FloatingSpaces from SieMatic is made up of a panel system and shelves available in a wide choice of materials and finishes. Shelves can be chosen in different lengths and sizes. Matt aluminium shelf elements can be clicked into place between the panelling. Above, an entire wall is covered in Stone Beech wood veneer with white panel shelving in front of it in the living area. Tall cabinets are behind the panels in the kitchen area.

0161 246 6010 www.siematic.co.uk

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Schüller goes rustic with the Country range Driftwood doors are combined with Murano glass for a look that combines modern and traditional design styles. The doors are actually laminate, but look very realistic. The kitchen is shown here with new Amalfi marble brown worktops.

01661 842304 www.inhouseuk.net

editor's choice

One of the stars of the 2012 range from Leicht is a Cookware Centre. It can be 70 or 90cm wide and is available in three heights. Other new ideas for 2012 are ceramic worktops in nine colours with flush ceramic sinks, extraction with plasma filter technology and an island with a recess to produce a breakfast bar without taking up too much space (shown).

07802 402921 www.leicht.de

BL Microflex is the perfect grout for walls where there is a risk that black mould might form. The grout includes Microban patented anti bacterial technology, which inhibits the growth of potentially harmful bacteria. BAL Microflex can be used on interior and exterior walls in dry and wet areas for joints from 2-5mm wide. It is resistant to both water and frost and comes in ebony, ivory and white.

01782 591100 www.bal-adhesives.com

KITCHEN SINK CORNER

The Deca 100 single bowl sink from Carron Phoenix now has a matching drainer tray, which is perfect for creating a flush mount look in a laminate work surface. The sink has a low profile edge that sits almost flush with the work surface. The new 101 drainer tray measures 410 by 460mm and is fitted with the Revolution™ overflow. The tray and sink can also be undermounted into granite or solid surfacing. There are five models in the Deca range.

01324 638 321 www.carron.com

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Silestone Integrity Due sinks are available in two bowl sizes which can be teamed to create a one and a half bowl design. The sinks are made from a single piece of Silestone and are available in a choice of colours.

01256 761229 info.uk@cosentino.net

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The ProCombi steam oven from AEG has three steam cooking functions. The 100 percent steam setting is a controlled alternative to boiling for vegetables, rice, potatoes and pasta. The 50 percent steam, 50 percent hot air setting is good for flans, terrines, puddings and casseroles and for re-heating while 25 percent steam is good for large joints of meat, bread, gratins and casseroles. The water refill panel is accessed from the front so it is easy to use. The oven has an A10 percent energy rating.

08445 611611 www.aeg.co.uk

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f you watch Masterchef et al, you’ll have seen a lot of chefs immersing vac packed bags of food in tanks of simmering water. This technique, which is called sous vide, is all the thing at the moment. KitchenAid and Baumatic have both ventured into the market – and we spotted a sous vide machine from an obscure brand at Living Kitchen in Germany – but to date it is far from mainstream and we think it will be a long time before this feature joins the ever growing list of functions available in more sophisticated ovens.

Larger cavities that can be divided are a clear trend in the oven market. Many companies have introduced the larger cavity to allow cooking on five shelf positions. One of the largest is the 76 litre CulinArt from Miele while AEG has opted for 74 litres with its MaxiKlasse. Bill Miller of ATAG believes that over the next few years more consumers will opt for a single multifunction oven and believes that capacity will become larger and more flexible: "It is likely that we will see an increase in the number of functions available on single ovens with pre-programmed recipes and features such as steam combined with microwave and fan cooking to give reduced cooking times without sacrificing quality." Hoover’s 74 litre Prodige can be split into two flexi cooking zones each with independent temperature control so it is possible to roast a Sunday joint and batch bake cup cakes at the same time. Hotpoint has also gone for the split option with the LUCE Openspace where the 70 litre cavity can be split into large and small cooking zones.

Steam ovens have been much talked about – but the best success level is in multifunction ovens with a steam feature. Neff’s AquaAssist works in conjunction with seven cooking functions to produce improved cooking results. It is easy to use and easy to understand and is available on a selection of products including two with the SlideAway door. Steam is a healthy way to cook as it conserves flavour, shape and colour.

Pre-programming has become an increasingly popular feature where basically all the cook has to do is put the dish in the oven, press the right button and wait for the results. CDA’s award winning SV310 does it with one touch picture icons – a first for the UK. DeDietrich offers ICS and there are several other pre programmed options from other manufacturers. Getting consumers to believe that it works and convincing them that they need it is the key to sales. In general, these systems do work and are particularly good for inexperienced cooks.

What the average cook wants from an oven is hard to fathom. If you believe tv cookery shows, life is unsupportable without sous vide or steam. The real question is, how much is enough – and does too much have the effect of putting consumers off rather than encouraging them to buy?

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The inner glass on oven doors quickly becomes soiled and can be difficult to clean. Beko offers Nano Oleophobic coating on the inner door of the OIM25503 multi function oven.

This coating prevents the build up of grease and dirt and means the door just needs to be cleaned with a soapy soft cloth after every 20 uses. The oven has a programmable animated electronic timer and 12 cooking functions.

0845 600 4904 www.beko.co.uk

what do cooks really want?

Whirlpool offers a selection of advanced features on ovens including Ready2Cook, a powerful convection system that eliminates the need for pre-heating and can save up to 20 percent of energy. There’s also 6th Sense Intelligent Technology where sensors work out the weight and adapt cooking times and temperature to suit. Maxi cooking controls and balances top and bottom elements so that the oven heats up slowly – perfect for large joints or the festive turkey. The company says that there is something to suit everyone in its comprehensive range of Fusion built in multifunction ovens.

0208 649 5000 www.whirlpool.co.uk

Bakers will love Gorenje’s BO75SYB multifunction single oven which features HomeMADE® for perfectly baked bread. The oven has ten functions including AquaClean where steam is used to soften deposits which can then be wiped away.

The oven is also very easy to use - a good choice for technophobes who don’t want the complication of multiple knobs and buttons. The oven is A rated.

020 8247 3980 www.gorenje.co.uk

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DIVIDE AND RULE Multi function ovens that can be divided into two cavities are the latest idea and appeal to consumers who would like two ovens but don’t have the space for a double.

“Every oven in the De Dietrich collection is multifunction, and all single and double ovens feature fan cooking as standard,” says Richard Walker of De Dietrich. “At the peak of multifunction oven technology, the top of the range De Dietrich DOP895 (in black or stainless steel) features the widest range of cooking modes available. These include Intelligent Control System (ICS) with 16 total automatic cooking programmes; Cooking Guide with 44 pre-set recipes - where the user just inputs the weight of the food; Low Temperature Cooking with 10 pre-sets for slow cooking and roasting and Expert which features 12 oven functions including Pyroclean Plus. This oven also sets itself apart in design terms by featuring an electronic tilting control panel for easy viewing.”

01256 308067 www.dedietrich.co.uk

ATAG was one of the first companies to offer a single oven that can be split into two cavities. Both oven compartments are multi function with their own fan systems, lighting and controls. If someone wants to cook a low temperature meringue and a high temperature dish such as Yorkshire Pudding at the same time, there is no problem – and no need for a double oven, which is a boon where space is short.

ATAG also offers the QuiliMax multifunction combi steam oven, which has a large selection of functions.

0208 247 3993 www.atag.co.uk

Packed with cooking functions, this sophisticated SV470 45cm deep oven from CDA includes pyroclean - simply the easiest and best way to clean any oven interior.

When pyro is selected, the oven door locks and the cavity heats up to 500oC for a selected time (depending on how dirty the oven is). This process reduces grease and burnt on spills to a fine ash that can simply be wiped away. The quadruple glazed door stays safe to touch during this process. The SV470 has three pyro levels to suit everything from light to heavy soiling.

Other functions include conventional heat, defrost, fan assisted cooking, fan oven, fan with lower heat, fan with grill, grill and half grill.

There’s also an easy to use auto cook system with 15 presets for cooking at the touch of a button.

The oven has a 36 litre capacity, is A rated and is finished in stainless steel and black glass.

01949 862 010 www.cda.eu

The 76 litre cavity on the Hoover Prodige oven can be split into two cooking zones using an easy to insert divider. The two zones have separate temperature control and feature Hoover Pro cooking technology which distributes heat evenly throughout the cavity.

0151 334 2781 www.hoover.co.uk

AquaAssist from Neff brings together the famous Circotherm system and steam cooking. AquaAssist is designed to work with seven standard cooking functions to increase humidity and produce better results. It uses a two stage pump system, which is exclusive to Neff, and water comes from an accessible 500ml tank. The new SlideAway door ovens with AquaAssist have a 67 litre capacity and multiple shelf positions.

0844 892 9033 www.neff.co.uk

The Hotpoint LUCE range is aimed at the premium end of the market and includes a range of ovens. Dual Flow technology is at the heart of the multifunction system and distributes heat evenly throughout the oven. LUCE Openspace ovens have a 70 litre cavity that can be split by a divider into two independent cooking zones. LUCE ovens have 13 cooking functions and pyroclean is available on the OSX103NDPX. 08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk

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The CulinArt single oven from Miele has a massive 76 litre cavity and features Moisture Plus which uses a combination of fan heat and steam to give optimum results when baking and roasting. It has 25 automatic programmes, which can be combined with other cooking modes. Other features include electronic controls, ten functions, a cool touch CleanGlass door, pyro clean and a fingerprint resistant steel finish.

0845 365 6614 www.miele.co.uk

what do cooks really want?

The iQ700 pyroKlean single oven sits right at the top of the Siemens range. It has 13 functions, 3D hot air cooking, defrosting, a full width grill, hot air grilling, intensive hot air, conventional heat, bottom heat, intensive conventional heat, hydroBaking, keep warm, low temperature setting and more.

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

WHAT IS SOUS VIDE? Invented by Michelin starred chef Pierre Troisgrois as a way to prevent premium priced foie gras from shedding too much weight during cooking, sous vide is a clever idea that conserves flavour and moisture.

Food is vac sealed in a heavyweight plastic pouch then immersed in a bath of barely simmering water for long, slow cooking – which can be up to 72 hours. Various appliance manufacturers have had a go at built in sous vide - KitchenAid combines a vac packer with a steam oven while Baumatic offers a machine that vac packs the food but does not cook it.

The interesting news for this market that may well put off any future developments is that Heston Blumenthal is launching a sous vide machine with small appliance specialists Salter. Due for launch in 2012 the machine is likely to sell at around £200 – and, with Heston’s name attached, will have a lot of publicity.

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KitchenAid’s Chef Touch cooking system is made up of a vacuum sealer, a steam oven and a blast chiller.

0800 988 1266 www.kitchenaid.co.uk

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Hotpoint Aqualtis washing machines have been redesigned and now have an insulated Hydro Thermal Tech tub surrounding the titanium alloy drum. This maintains a constant temperature, helping to deliver better wash results. An Allergy UK approved anti allergy programme, 11kg load capacity and an A+++ rating make this machine a good family choice. The machine is shown here with the matching Aqualtis 9kg condenser dryer.

08000 921 922 www.hotpoint.co.uk

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Hoover’s Dynamic A+++ 10kg machine is a star performer packed with features. It will take a 10kg load - cutting down on the number of loads needed. The KG Mode sensor weighs the laundry and adjusts the cycle time, which saves energy and water.

Special programmes include a fast 14 minute wash, an intensive steam wash at low temperature and a steam function to remove creases. The impressive top spin speed on the Cottons programme cuts down on tumble drying time. “I actually own one of these – a recent replacement for my old Hoover machine which gave me ten years of trusty service,” says Editor Jan Orchard. “It is very quiet, easy to use and really efficient. It is not the cheapest machine on the market but a really good buy for anyone who does a lot of laundry.”

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wishy washy Low energy and water use, quick programmes and capacity are key selling points for washing machines.

The freestanding laundry range from Neff includes a washing machine, a condenser dryer and a washer dryer. The V7446 washer dryer dries without water, using air condensation technology. It will wash 7kg and dry 4kg. The washing machine will wash 7kg and features the Vario Perfect system which lets the user decide whether speed or energy saving is most important. The condenser dryer has an extra large 8kg drum and a steam function to reduce ironing.

0844 892 9033 www.neff.co.uk

The L98699FL ProTex PLUS washing machine from AEG protects clothing from damage thanks to its gentle wash action. The specially designed drum provides enough room for clothes to move around in the water while Advanced Washing Technology quickly wets fabrics and prevents over concentration of detergent at the start of the wash. A built in weight sensor means that just the right amount of water, detergent and energy is used.

The machine will wash 9kg and has an A+++20 percent energy rating, 08445 611611 www.aeg.co.uk

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Whirlpool’s WWCR 9230 6th Sense washing machine protects colours from fading thanks to a special Colours 15oC option and Wave Motion technology. This is an asymmetrical drum movement that maximises the effectiveness of detergent and distributes the load evenly. It provides effective stain removal at 15oC – a low temperature that protects colours. The system works with the 6th Sense Colours programmes for Dark, Light and Mixed colours. The machine has 14 programmes and is A+++ rated.

0208 649 5000 www.whirlpool.co.uk

DRYING Tumble drying clothes is an expensive option, which makes the emergence of machines rated A and above good news.

The downside is price as most retail at over £400. Most machines now are condenser dryers which allows for a better energy rating than the old hot air vented models. All have a removable water tank so it is not necessary to plumb the machine into the drain outlet.

Larger capacity washing machines means that there is a need for larger capacity dryers so 7 and 8kg models have started to appear. Fast and efficient, a gas vented tumble dryer is the best value of all – Crosslee are the specialists in this.

The 8kg Supertronic W5000WPS washing machine from Miele has an A+++ energy rating and includes an Express 20 minute cycle plus 22 pre programmed stain cycles to remove stubborn marks such as grass, red wine, coffee and make up. All Miele machines are rigorously tested before leaving the factory. A silk stocking is used to test the drum on the W5000 – if it snags the machine does not leave the factory. The machine has a ten year warranty that includes parts and labour.

0845 365 6614 www.miele.co.uk

Energy saving is the hot trend in laundry, say Siemens.

Consumers prefer A+++ rated washing machines and are looking for A rated dryers that use heat pump technology. Siemens will be developing a full range of A rated dryers in 2012 featuring their unique self cleaning heat exchanger which maintains the energy rating throughout the life of the machine. The 1Q700 I-Dos washing machine shown here is a Which? Best buy and has an A+++ energy rating. It features self dosing for detergent and also calculates the perfect wash sequence and temperature. It also has varioPerfect where the user can select either a speed or an energy efficient option, and autoStain removal which removes stains without the need for a pre wash or stain removal treatments.

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

Detergent drawers can become black and gungy after a while - a problem solved by Haier with the development of specially treated seals and detergent drawers that prevent the growth of bacteria. Appliances with Haier’s ABT have a blue seal and powder drawer. The HW80 B1486 F features this system and also has an induction motor to reduce operating noise and energy use. The machine has an A+++ rating and an Automatic Variable Capacity function that adapts the wash cycle to suit the load. The machine has 11 pre set programmes and a Memo function for individual settings. It will take an 8kg load.

020 8166 4978 www.haier.com

Beko’s new Excellence 8kg Dry and Save condenser tumble dryer has an A+++ energy rating. It is powered by heat exchange technology and has sensors to recognise when clothes are dry. The integrated water tank is located at the top of the machine to make emptying easier and the filter is below the door. There is also an option to connect the machine to the drain for direct water discharge.

0845 600 4911 www.beko.co.uk

Bosch has redesigned the EcoLogixx 7 dryer, which now has a smart glass door. It also has a generous 7kg capacity, a self cleaning heat exchanger and 15 sensor programmes. Heat pump technology delivers an A-40 percent energy rating (40 percent better than an A rating). The machine has three drying levels, times programmes, LCD display, an interior drum light (no more lost socks) and special features such as Freshen UP, Wool Finish, Super Quick 40 and a Mix programme.

0844 892 8979 www.bosch-home.co.uk

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Deep Belfast sinks are a good choice for utility rooms. This double fireclay model comes from Rangemaster. One bowl can be used for hand washing and the other one for rinsing. The sink is shown with the Aquaclassic 2 tap.

0115 973 6602 www.rangemastersinks.co.uk

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tility rooms have become increasingly popular as consumers like the idea of keeping the laundry away from the kitchen. In Europe it is even possible to buy special laundry room furniture from major kitchen manufacturers. All that is needed really is space for the machines, a large sink for hand washing, a cupboard for the ironing board and iron, shelves for clean laundry waiting for ironing and somewhere to store cleaning materials – something that can be achieved using most kitchen furniture ranges and storage fittings.

The twin bowl Mira LD862 from Smeg has deep bowls and a drainer. The Roma tap with pull out spray is a good choice if this sink is being used in a utility room.

0844 557 9907 www.smeguk.com

The price competitive Precision Plus sink from Carron Phoenix comes in three sizes. Shown here is the one and a half bowl model. The main bowl is large enough for hand washing. The single bowl Precision Plus 100 has an extra large single bowl.

01324 638 321 www.carron.com

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A chef style tap with a pull out rinse is just as useful in a utility room as it is in the kitchen. The rinse head can be used to dampen stains before using special treatments and is also handy for rinsing muddy boots.

The tall Stalto tap from Abode will operate at 0.75 bar and has a moveable spout and single lever control.

01226 283434 www.abode.eu

The deep Pennine fireclay sink from Shaws of Darwen has an integrated weir overflow and is available in white or biscuit with basket waste strainer in chrome, brushed nickel, chrome and Antique Gold.

01254 775111 www.shawsofdarwen.com

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100 DEGREES, NO WAITING FRANKE MINERVA 3-IN-1 KETTLE TAP

Forget waiting for the kettle to boil. With the Franke Minerva 3-in-1 Kettle Tap; hot, cold and boiling water is instantly available from one simple unit. Another timeless innovation from Franke. www.franke.co.uk

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kbb 2012 What to see at this year’s big show.

COMBILIFT Hall 19 Stand 116

If you need to handle long or bulky loads, visit Combilift to see the latest four way forklifts designed for efficient, space saving and safe materials handling operations.

00353 478 0500 wwwcombilift.com

NEED TO KNOW

NOLTE Hall 17 Stand O120 Nolte will be showcasing the Manhattan kitchen in African Wenge. The kitchen features SoftLine design elements and the new glass door with horizontal panels. Manhattan is a price group 1 kitchen and is available in White, Magnolia, Sahara, Metallic Kubanit, Metallic Quartz Grey, Oak Polar Silver, Oak Smoky Silver, Savannah Acacia, Provence Elm, Chalet Oak, Italian Walnut, Noce Amador, Boston Cherry and African Wenge.

07557 922044 www.nolte-kitchens.com

BLANCO Hall 18 Stand N100

● When is it? 4th-7th March, NEC Birmingham. ● Tickets? Register for free entry at www.kbb.co.uk. ● Who will be there? See the full exhibitor list at www.kbb.co.uk. ● Hotels? See www.booking.com for up to date availability, often with no upfront charges. ● Special events: Special events at the show include retail masterclasses, Heart of the Home which looks at the kitchen as the hub of family life and Contract Spaces examining opportunities in the contract/developer sector.

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Available as both undermounts and streamlined IF inset models, the new family of Blancoandano sinks will take centre stage at KBB. The range comes in a wide variety of sizes and configurations. Visitors will also be able to see the Blancomodex in Silgranit Puradur II and the Blancosubline 700U undermount, which is available in ten colours. New taps include the Blancoculina S with magnetic attachment and the new Blancosupra range with Blancotopper updated waste.

0844 912 0100 www.blanco.co.uk

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KBB 2012 CARRON PHOENIX Hall 18 Stand N110 There will be three brand new sink ranges offering something for each level of the market. The Crystal glass sink range sits at the top end. In the middle is Samoa, a granite inset model exclusively available in black with a black glass cover. At the fighting end is Debut in Jet Black, Polar White or Champagne granite. Several new taps will be launched, responding to the demand for style in the £100-£150 price bracket. The existing Carronade waste disposer is being discontinued in favour of a more competitive offer and cooker hoods are being launched for the contract market.

01324 638321 www.carron.com

LDL Hall 18 Stand L95

Vibrant colour will be a striking feature of the LDL stand with new bins from WESCO in fashion shades and exciting new lighting. The show also gives LDL the opportunity to demonstrate the interactive features of its brand new interactive website via large screens. Staff will be on hand to log visitors in and demonstrate the online ordering facility. “Our presence at KBB is the next step in our campaign to target the kitchen and bathroom retailer with our extensive stock range of over 3,500 fittings and accessories,” says MD Matthew Lord. “As an added incentive, we will be offering enticing display packages at a substantial discount throughout the exhibition. Our eyecatching stand is conveniently situated next to Blum, one of our key brands.”

0845 123 2288 www.ldlonline.co.uk

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kbb 2012 What to see at this year’s big show.

MARK DAVID Hall 17 Stand O110

Yesteryear combines timeless styling and design with traditional materials and craftsman skills to create a bespoke product that is versatile and innovative.

Soft Kashmir and earthy Terra combine in the Pure handless range from Brion. There is a shimmer of gold in the Terra door. The handle rail is also available in a contrasting colour, which will be featured at KBB. 01279 868500 www.markdavid.co.uk

COMPAC Hall 17 Stand O90

FRANKE Hall 19 Stand H85

Compac will be presenting the Nature range of engineered stone surfacing and the new Trend line.

Trend incorporates new shapes and colours to give a fresh and exciting design approach. Nature (shown in Carrara) owes its qualities to the Bio resins used to create a surface that is high performance and environmentally friendly.

01924 368703 www.compac.es

BUSHBOARD Hall 18 Stand M90

Franke will be introducing the new stainless steel Maris MRX and Planar Slim Top sinks, new additions to the Fragranite ranges, Pebel PBG and Basis BFG plus four new Sirius SID undermount models in Tectonite. Several new taps will be added to the Pro-Value range including the two lever Franke FilterFlow Zurich. Franke says that the star of the stand will be the Minerva 3in1 kettle tap – and there will be tasty tea bags for visitors. Other stand goodies include pens, chocolate, sweeties, oven gloves, bags and tea towels.

0161 436 6280 www.franke.co.uk

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Bushboard will be showing new products for retailers and designers from the Encore solid surface, Omega, Prima and Nuance brands.

The Encore range of solid surfacing is being extended with a new hybrid material that mirrors the look of real stone but is as easy to fabricate as solid surfacing. There are new designs for the Prima laminate range plus the addition of the Q3 edge and ready made shaped components for breakfast bars etc.

01933 232 272 www.bushboard.co.uk

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DE DIETRICH Hall 18 Stand M92

2012 What to see at this year’s big show.

De Dietrich will be launching a whole new line of appliances. Called Premium, the new products are minimalist in style with advanced features. New finishes include Black Pearl, White Pearl, Grey Pearl and Dark Grey. There will be a new range of touch control 60 litre pyroclean multifunction ovens with ICS, Cooking Guide and Low Temperature cooking modes as standard.

There will also be new Continuum induction hobs and a wide range of extractors including the new Updraft model.

01256 308067 www.dedietrich.co.uk

FOSTER Hall 17 Stand O110 & M110

Italian style extractors from Foster and Falmec can be seen on the Mark David stand and at Scavolini. Ghost, shown above, can be seen on the Mark David stand.

01787 224921 www.euroline.org.uk

SYCAMORE LIGHTING Hall 18 Stand M112

KARONIA Hall 20 Stand F110 Karonia, suppliers of Mistral genuine 25mm solid surface worktops, will be extending the range with new colourways.

Mistral combines the look of natural quartz and stone with the practicality and versatility of an acrylic based material. Also on the stand will be Gelcast kitchen sinks from Orello in a variety of bowl formats.

0845 6580 333 www.karonia.com

CDA Hall 18 Stand M130

Don’t miss 24 new product lines and new control products including dimmable and RF systems.

Demonstrations will take place on the stand every day.

Shown here is the Round 36 Point LED Halo light, which is also available in triangular and square versions.

This is currently the brightest LED light of its type on the market.

0113 2866686 www.sycamorelightingltd.co.uk

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The award winning SV310 sensor oven plus a selection of new products will make the CDA stand well worth a visit.

Functions on the SV310 are accessed via a touch screen, which can be used for fully automatic cooking. There are manual options and the oven is very easy to use.

01949 862 010 www.cda.eu

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Sleek Nova Lack from Nolte features curved doors.

the knowledge With 30 years of expertise in Nolte products combined with in-depth understanding of the needs of UK retailers, Mark David is a family success story that offers a winning combination of knowledge, support and accessibility.

Brion Pure with Montana.

Yesteryear offers craftsman made quality and detailing.

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rian Evans was one of the pioneers in bringing German kitchens to the UK. He introduced Nolte - a market leader in design that offered style and sophistication - to the British market. Today, Mark David is a strong, family success story, still offering retailers a fabulous product backed by strong support with Brian himself as Chairman, son Mark as Managing Director and daughter Claire as Operations Director.

“The company has come a long way since I brought Nolte German kitchen design to the UK 30 years ago,” says Brian. “Back then Nolte was a fairly simple range, unlike today’s innovative, design led approach. In 2012, Nolte offers a winning combination of the best in quality and worldwide kitchen design to the UK market.“ Last year saw the exciting expansion of Mark David’s product base with two more German brands and a British brand joining Nolte. Compact, competitively priced Brion and innovative Beeck are the German brands while the high demand for British bespoke design is met with handcrafted Yesteryear.

The pinnacle of the new ranges is Beeck, which features an enormous selection of surface finishes and colours. The beauty of Yesteryear is its versatility, quality and craftsmanship.

Yesteryear combines the ergonomic design associated with contemporary styling with craftsman woodworking skills to produce kitchens evocative of a bygone era. The range is available in a number of different woods and painted finishes. Quality details such as dovetail joint solid oak drawer boxes and butt hinges are standard. Also available are finishing touches such as framed or curved door fronts, castellated designs and ornate columns.

Customers looking for a competitively priced German range will appreciate Brion. Planning is easy with Brion as many different design possibilities can be created using a small number of elements. Finishes include gloss, modern wood decors and top quality veneers.

Moving with the times is key for Mark David. The company has recently opened a completely refurbished showroom at the head office in Sawbridgeworth, a national consumer advertising campaign and a network of national distributors renowned for their commitment to customer service. There’s also a brand new website.

“Our desire to distribute cutting edge kitchens in the UK is now fully reflected through all our routes to market,” says Operations Director, Claire Ramsbotham. “Our new website has a membership portal for all our customers so communications channels are free flowing and we have welcomed the use of all the social media tools available to us. It has been a learning curve but our aim is to lead the way, not to follow. Look out for further developments.”

01279 868500, www.markdavid.co.uk

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Right: NX902 in Stone Grey glass is a new launch from next125 and makes its UK debut at the show. The glass doors are available in a satin opaque glass finish or in high gloss Lava Black, Polaris White, Magnolia and Stone Grey.

The doors are tempered glass apart from those above appliances where a clever silver foil prevents over heating and improves ventilation. The doors are finished with a metal edge. The range is available both with handles and in a handleless version in next line. The innovative wall hung kitchen system is combined with an island unit, made from a sliver thin natural grey ash workbench fitted with a 13mm ceramic top. Base units appear to float and also cleverly conceal all cables. The NX902 features the Primus push/pull system and LED Swing lighting where light can be directed where needed.

schüller @ KBB 2012 Schüller will be exhibiting at KBB 2012 on Stand N120, Hall 18 showing new and best selling ranges from its popular schüller.C collection and next125 brands.

Right: Gala will be shown in Truffle Brown high gloss combined with a new Champagne high gloss door front. Gala, which is also available with curved doors and in a handleless version, demonstrates the trend for earthy, natural shades combined with an excellent finish and cleverly designed interior storage systems.

Left: Nova is a new range for Schüller and was previewed at the Kitchen Mile trade event in Germany.

Nova in high gloss brings a top quality finish into Schüller’s most affordable ranges. “We believe that Nova in high gloss will be a winner in 2012,” says Wayne Dance. “Previously high gloss finishes have been the preserve of upmarket kitchens. With Nova, retailers can provide a quality finish to customers, whatever their budget.”

Right: New Castell in knotty oak comes in either a natural or a white washed finish. The door is a solid frame with veneered inlay. A real innovation is that Schüller provides fronts, plinths and side panels in the same finish plus matching carcases – all at a mid market price. Castell will be shown with the popular Murano range in magnolia high gloss. The Murano front is acrylic but looks like glass, an effect achieved through a special edge angle that uses the colour of the door front combined with a stainless steel band to reflect the light.

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COME AND SEE US Growth for the schüller.C collection, next line and next125 has been enormous over the past few years, says Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse Inspired Room Design who handle the ranges exclusively in the UK. “Schüller has a unique DNA delivering high design concepts at affordable prices all backed up by fantastic service. The stand, which measures 112m2, will include four displays from the schüller.C collection, next125 and the handleless next line brands. Both next line and next 125 have built their own brands and achieved recognition in the international market. These ranges are designed with the principle of design in harmony with nature and price. The environment is looked after with authentic materials and sustainable manufacturing. The price is unbelievable. Schüller and InHouse are really looking forward to KBB 2012. It is a great opportunity to showcase our products and to demonstrate to retailers and consumers that the schüller.C collection, next line and next125 cannot be ignored,” says Wayne.

01661 842304, www.inhouse.net, email InHouseHeadqtrs@aol.com

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The CE1105 flush to ceiling extractor has white neon lighting, a stainless steel finish and intelligent features, which include perimetrical extraction for reduced noise and increased pressure, resulting in improved extraction performance. The extractor is available with three motor options and is engineered to achieve the very highest extraction rates. It can be combined with a cavity extractor or external motor, both available separately from Caple. A remote control accesses the lighting and timer functions as well as controlling the four power settings.

Designed to work in unison, the RiL177 fridge and RiF177 freezer are the perfect complement to each other but can also be used separately. Both products offer ample space for storing food items, with 316 litre fridge and 217 litre freezer capacities.

Each model has many useful functions with the RiL177 offering auto defrost and an adjustable thermostat as well as a convenient LED light. The RiF177 boasts a super freeze setting along with an adjustable thermostat, temperature alarm and manual defrost.

caple @ KBB 2012 Caple is delighted to announce that its WMF1020 freestanding washing machine has been awarded an A+++ energy rating. Already a bestseller for its superior performance, the WMF1020 has been designed to make laundry chores fuss free. Now also delivering an A+++ energy class, the eco friendly washing machine is an even better choice for consumers. The WMF1020 offers low temperature programmes and variable loads to ensure maximum efficiency at all times. Offering 16 main programmes and an additional 5 options, the WMF1020 has a maximum speed of 1400rpm, 59 litre water consumption and a washing capacity of 8kg.

Part of Caple’s collection of brand new wine cabinets for 2011/2012, the Wi3115 is a slimline product designed to fit easily into the smallest under counter spaces. Despite its diminutive size, the Wi3115 will hold 19 wine bottles making it an incredibly practical choice.

Boasting innovative features such as an electronic temperature control, LED display, single temperature zone suitable for storing either red or white wine and quiet running at only 42dB(A), the Wi3115 is a practical choice. The door is constructed from a single piece of stainless steel and toughened UV protected glass and features an elegant, curved steel handle. The cabinet also has stainless steel fronted beech shelves.

Frosted glass shelves with a black trim are also offered for an additional charge.

Finished in an attractive warm wood shade, Axis Walnut is both contemporary and elegant, with the extremely popular bevelled edge of the doors showing particular attention to detail. Designed to fit effortlessly into modern and traditional spaces, the Light Walnut of the vinyl wrap doors creates a cosy atmosphere whilst retaining a sense of chic.

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Designed for the contract sector, Compact Line from Pronorm gives retailers a competitive tool for consumers seeking German quality on a budget. There’s a choice of 31 door fronts in this range including mainstream favourites such as oak, beech and maple plus on-trend Nut Tobacco and Rift Oak. There is also a choice of 21 plain colours. The range has three price structures for the different fronts.

“Compact Line excels in offering a market oriented range in a streamlined and easy to use format,” says UK and Ireland Business Manager Jason Grinton. “It can more than satisfy the design needs of a developer or retailer, giving them a significant discount and the ability to deliver upscale kitchen styling to a chosen budget.”

07801 862691 www.pronorm.de

poundwise Best buys for customers looking for style at a competitive price.

Understated and with a tactile finish, Fenton from PWS is a great look for a contemporary kitchen. The slab style door comes in four finishes including Wenge, Graphite, Alabaster and Mellow Oak, all with a textured effect. There are many mix and match options within the PWS range to partner with Fenton, adding to the opportunities for interesting and creative design. The full PWS door portfolio can be viewed online.

01325 505555 www.pws.co.uk

Cabinets with glass roller shutters are a new addition to the schüller.C collection, introducing a high end finish at an affordable price. A built in iPod dock is a clever idea customers will like.

01661 842 304 www.inhouseuk.net

TK Components has added curved doors to the Ohio range. Also included are curved plinths and cornices to complete the look. Ohio is a softer take on Shaker styling and provides a high end look at an attractive price. Shown here is Ohio Cream with the curved doors.

0161 336 3636 www.tkcomponents.co.uk

Nolte has added new finishes to the mid price Manhattan Trend Lack lacquer collection.

White, Sahara, Metallic Quartz Grey, Oak Polar Silver, Oak Smoky Silver, Provence Elm and Chalet Oak are the newcomers. Shown here is Chalet Oak and White. All Nolte kitchen carcases have a colour coordinated dust seal and are available in 16 different colours.

07557 922044 www.nolte-kitchens.com

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This contemporary Handleless White Gloss kitchen, with its clean cut lines and fresh styling, makes it the perfect choice for a modern home.

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esigned to help retailers attract new business in a challenging market, Trend Interiors targets those that are looking for a well designed, quality kitchen but at a more affordable price.

Unlike some other price sensitive ranges, Trend is a robust product supplied as a complete package that includes a rigid colour co-ordinated carcass and door that ensures the usual quality synonymous with the Mereway group of companies. Trend is supported by a strong brand message that is represented by a style conscious consumer who appears within a coordinated set of marketing material that includes a high quality brochure.

right on trend Trend Interiors is a new brand of kitchens from The Mereway Group offering great design at exceptional value.

The Textured Oak Slab kitchen is in Price Group 1, offering real value for money. It features tactile woodgrain doors that add depth and texture, creating an overall look that is guaranteed to impress.

Mereway’s style conscious consumer appears in marketing material.

There is a wealth of choice within the Trend Interiors collection. Styles range from a traditional painted Shaker design to contemporary high gloss wood grains. Trend Interiors kitchens have been introduced after extensive research and offer retailers many benefits including a five year guarantee, a simple online quoting tool, integrated e-marketing support, promotional pricing, a worktop and appliance offer and national delivery on a dedicated fleet of vehicles. Trend is simple to like, simple to sell, simple to buy and simple to install. Want it, get it, love it is the message. A new Trend showroom is now open - call 0121 706 7844 if you would like to visit or send an email to info@merewaykitchens.co.uk

Painted Ivory Shaker is the perfect classic style kitchen for any home owner to personalise and make it their own. Available in a large range of colours, including ivory, white, cream, blue, sage, French grey, plus solid light oak, the options are endless.

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Ingelton Urbano is shown here in a U shaped scheme and features a walnut coloured horizontal grain effect slab style door with a modern L shaped handle. The brochure includes many different layout styles to inspire consumers.

the return of ram Fondly remembered as one of the big names of the 80s, and noted for its fresh, innovative approach, Ram Kitchens is back, thanks to PJH who have reintroduced the brand.

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uality, style and unbeatable pricing were the hallmarks of the Ram Kitchens brand.

Back in the 80s, Ram was one of the big names and PJH was a major distributor. The company has now decided to revive the Ram brand to complement its mid-market K Kitchens offering with an entry price plus collection that gives retail, merchant and contract customers a choice of furniture solutions to meet a wide range of styles, budgets and specification requirements.

The new brand has no connection with the old Spring Ram Group. PJH owns the Ram name but has changed the logo style to a more modern look. The range will be supplied exclusively by the PJH Group on a 48 hour delivery basis and is available to order now.

Just like Ram of yesteryear, the collection includes both contemporary and traditional designs and certainly offers a golden opportunity to entice customers with more dash than cash – an important factor at a time when every penny counts. “We are re-acquainting and reminding customers of the many qualities of the Ram brand from its 'Made in GB' robust and durable manufacture to its highly competitive pricing and on trend styling,” says Amada Watson, Kitchen Product Manager at the PJH Group. “These qualities combined with PJH’s market leading distribution and customer service standards will make the Ram Collection popular with stockists and consumers alike.”

There are 16 ranges in the collection, complemented by a large choice of accessories, handles, worktops, sinks and appliances. In line with Ram’s heritage the ranges are all named after well known Yorkshire locations such as Ripon, Ingleton, Millington and more.

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Carlton Dakar is another take on Shaker and is shown here as an island scheme in French Grey with Antique Pewter Twist T bar handles.

● The Ram Kitchen Collection is supported by an impressive website at www.ramkitchens.co.uk, which includes a useful kitchen designer tool where customers can select door styles, handles, worktops, flooring and walls. PJH is also launching an App to download to help customers to visualise and create kitchen schemes. ● The kitchens are flatpack. Cabinets have an 18mm carcase with a solid 8mm back panel and cam and dowel construction. ● Colour co-ordinated replacement end panels are available in five range colours. ● Plant on panels are available for three ranges. ● Deep 330mm wall units provide extra storage space. ● Soft close drawers are fitted as standard.

Plum has become a favourite colour for contemporary kitchens. The Hambleton slab door is shown here in Plum Gloss, adding impact to a simple galley layout. The Thick Bar handle adds a distinctive finishing touch.

● There are two drawer options. The standard option is a soft close metal drawer box with a 15mm base and back and there is also a luxury soft close double metal drawer with a silver grey powder coated finish and fully extendable for easy access.

The Scorpio handle is one of 21 designs in the Ram Collection. ● The consumer brochure includes a selection of appliances from Prima, plus sinks and other products from Franke (PJH is now one of Franke’s largest national distributors). It includes inspiring ideas for different kitchen layouts including galley, island and L shaped schemes.

Shaker styling never loses its appeal. This L shaped scheme was created using Beverley Cream Gloss and is shown with the Scorpio handle.

More information: call 08008 778899, email info@ramkitchens.co.uk, visit www.ramkitchens.co.uk or speak to your local PJH Group Sales Development Manager.

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Sleek Orlando has high gloss painted lacquer doors with a duo edging that gives a glass effect.

good looks, great valu S Whether your customer wants Shaker, timeless, linear or contemporary, Symphony has a stylish and affordable offer within the four collections that make up the Gallery range.

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ymphony is the UK's largest privately owned fitted furniture manufacturer and thanks to impressive manufacturing and design facilities, is now leading the way in top quality, fashion led products to suit price and style conscious consumers.

This year the company has added Orlando, Austin, New England and Linear to its well established Gallery offer. Simon Collyns, Marketing Director at Symphony, says that each range has been created to capture the latest trends in kitchen design, bringing maximum appeal to its retail partners. Linear has been particularly successful, acclaimed for its sleek, minimalist looks. The recent launch of Linear Select with sixteen 'on trend' designs form the next phase of its evolution as a premium contemporary offering – as Simon Collyns explains: “Clean lines have been combined with handleless doors and drawers to create the ultimate modern, clutter free look. This new

launch has been created in response to both customer demand and the very latest design trends so we are confident that Linear Select will significantly increase our appeal to retailers. Linear wall units can be designed with lit base panels to splash a cool wash of light on to the work surfaces below. Extra wide deep drawer units bring true linear style to the range. New England and Austin offer a selection of accessories such as tea tray units, mantles, corbels and sweeping curved units. Retailers can be sure to have the upper hand when it comes to delivering against trends and textures as well as meeting the highest quality and sustainability standards.”

As well as new ranges, Symphony has launched a successful range of accessories and feature units. Curved end units feature in the Boston, Baltimore, Edmonton, New York, Westport and Vancouver ranges.

Following the great success of curved end units, curved units for corners and island units have been launched in a selection of

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In frame cabinets with solid oak drawers and a choice of oak or ivory painted ash doors co-ordinate with a beautiful range of accessories to make New England the ideal choice for those who love traditional country styling.

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lue colours including Boston Black, White and Ivory gloss and New York White and Ivory gloss. Used in conjunction with flexible gloss panels it allows designers to create curvaceous islands and peninsulas.

With top quality materials, exceptional service and superior design at the very heart of what it does best, Symphony now offers one of the most flexible kitchen ranges on the market today, which is not only practical and environmentally friendly, but extremely stylish and affordable too.

Premium cabinet designs, low energy LED lighting, modern glass splashbacks and superior storage solutions combine to deliver the very latest in kitchen trends.

Symphony kitchens also benefit from partnerships with appliance and accessory manufacturers such as AEG and Blanco, rounding off a service that offers convenience as well as quality. The Gallery Collection holds the FIRA Gold award.

01266 446 000 www.symphony-group.co.uk

With its sleek minimalist looks, Linear creates the ultimate in contemporary kitchen design.

Austin celebrates simplicity and form with its painted timber Shaker styling, and is now available in a palette of eight classic paint to order finishes.

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ymphony is offering added value to its retailers by including the most up to date storage solutions. Recently the company has introduced Kessebohmer Premium Wireworks Solutions available to order as a full unit complete with wirework. These new products maximise every centimetre of kitchen space and include base pull outs with towel rails and baskets and Magic Corner. The award winning Le Mans rotating storage system maximises dead space in wall and base corner cupboards, eliminating unnecessary bending, lifting or reaching. Carousels provide an excellent way of maximising space within corner units, while pull out larders are efficient and functional.

Kessebohmer are past masters when it comes to squeezing the maximum potential out of kitchen space. Manufactured in Germany, Kessebohmer products regularly win Europe’s top awards for design and innovation.

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Uber reports that their best selling colour is Ivory, shown here in high gloss on the Strada handleless range which features elegant curved doors.

01384 638700 www.uberfurniture.co.uk

softly, softly

Gentle neutrals, greys, aubergines, natural shades and wood effects are the top trends for 2012 as consumers take a play it safe approach in these financially troubled times.

Miri Plum is a new addition from Caple. The handleless doors are gloss MFC door with a pvc gloss edge. Brushed aluminium feature doors are also available to add contrast.

0117 938 1900 www.caple.co.uk

Grey is becoming a favourite choice for neutral colour schemes, says Gareth Atkin, Sales Director for Landau Parapan. Parapan offers five shades of grey, running from cool greys that work well with stainless steel to warmer shades that complement marble and granite.

Stronger graphites team with clean white or glossy black for a dramatic look. The mirrror like reflective quality of Parapan is the perfect complement to exotic veneers and other surfaces from Landau.

01482 440680 www.landauparapan.co.uk

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Textured anthracite doors complement 2012 neutrals in Nova and Biella from the schĂźller.C Collection. There is an exciting new colour palette for the Nova range, combining stronger colours with neutral tone gloss.

01661 842304 www.inhouseuk.net

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Soft curves and handleless doors are key features of the new Opal Gloss kitchen from Ellis.

The kitchen is available in Gloss White, Gloss Stone, Gloss Canvas and Gloss Maize. Opal Gloss is built to last with 22mm gloss lacquered doors, an 18mm glued and dowelled rigid cabinet and Blum soft close drawer boxes. Opal Gloss is made to order and includes a wide variety of unit styles and interior fittings.

01484 514212 www.ellisfurniture.co.uk

Cream is a firm favourite for traditional style kitchens and has always been a winner with Shaker doors. Faversham from Four Seasons is an interpretation of the Shaker look. Moores have found that customers are choosing colours that won’t go out of fashion, making a shift from brights to neutral tones such as cream and Mussel. Texture is becoming more important too with the emergence of glass and horizontal designs. Based on these emerging trends, Moores has introduced several new designs and finishes to the Four Seasons range. All the new additions can be seen on the website.

01937 862557 www.moores.co.uk

Although neutrals are popular, vibrant colours are always an eye catcher on display. High gloss Azurro and high gloss Rosso from Nolte are available with Trend Lack, a competitively priced lacquer front. The edge is applied separately using a laser welding technique, which gives a seamless finish. Shown here is high gloss Azzurro combined with high gloss White in a kitchen featuring SOFTform design elements with rounded edges. Matching handles mirror the curves.

07557 922044 www.nolte-kitchens.com

Apex specialises in supplying kitchen and bedroom doors and related accessories to installers, retailers and manufacturers. Vinyl wrapped doors come in a wide range of colours and orders are delivered within 14 days. Shown here is Valencia in high gloss aubergine with a white wall panel.

01704 896600 www.apexinteriorsystems.co.uk

There has been a surge in demand for painted kitchens and Marpatt has responded by offering a special finish range as an addition to the 18 standard colours already available. The Special Colour Service means colour can be specified by RAL number, from a manufacturer’s reference or to match an item such as fabric. Marpatt is also able to supply emulsion paint to match the customer’s special request.

0116 2743943 www.marpatt.co.uk

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Dramatic black adds a dash of contrast Granite sinks in Jet Black from Carron Phoenix are overtaking sales of Graphite, the historical top seller. Shown here is the ZX Elements 150 in Jet Black Granite which features a subtle pearlescent sheen and stainless steel drainer inserts, the Revolution overflow and is available with an accessory pack.

01324 638 321 www.carron.com

Lustre by Formica® captures the translucent effect of quartz particles found in natural stone.

Colours available are Cappucinno Stone, Citrine, Imperial White and Midnight Stone. Matching splashbacks are available.

0191 259 3478 www.axiomworktops.com

finishing touches Worktops, sinks and splashbacks can be used to add a dash of complementary, or contrasting colour.

White and cream tones are the top trend in solid surfacing says Andy Stone, Commercial Director. “There is a strong demand from designers for pale neutrals enhanced with opaque and pearlescent chips that give solid surfacing the appearance of real stone,” he says. Helsinki and Oslo are recent additions to the Hanex range of solid surface finishes which have the look of natural stone while being warm to the touch and easy to handle.

The Hanex range includes 100 finishes ranging from plain colours to sparkling and natural stone and translucent finishes. The product comes in sheet sizes 12 by 3680 by 760mm on all decors and 6 by 2490 by 760mm on specialist ranges.

0845 603 7811 www.hanex.co.uk

The Quebec Oak laminate worksurface from the Omega range by Bushboard features a subtle washed effect that enhances the graining and has an ultra matt texture. Quebec Oak is available with the new Q3 edge profile, which gives a crisper, squarer front edge to give the effect of a freshly cut slab of wood. Quebec Oak is one of the six designs in the Omega range that is available as two different curved components as well as worksurface, upstands and splashbacks. The curved components can be used to make an island or a breakfast bar with minimum fuss.

01933 232 272 www.bushboard.co.uk

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Easy to clean and a great way to add colour, glass splashbacks are a useful tool for designers. Bold brights, subtle muted tones, shimmering finishes and attention grabbing patterns all feature in the new Enki glass splashback range from the CP Group. Shown here is Hot Pink from the Retro collection.

0845 519 7039 sales@cpgroupuk.com

NOLTE Kitchens – MAKE YOUR STUDIO PART OF OUR DIRECT DEALER NETWORK

Nolte Kitchens, providing top quality value for money kitchens for more than 50 years, are seeking new partnerships with established dealers throughout the UK. In return for your commitment, we offer – ■ A rare opportunity to form a partnership with one of the largest and most successful kitchen manufacturers on a direct basis.

■ A secure supply line with a top brand committed to providing you with the best customer support package including design and product training.

■ An experienced and professional UK based Country Manager supported by our English speaking Export Office.

■ Showroom display packages to smooth over the transition backed up by national consumer advertising and inclusion in our web site dealer search… and much much more.

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The Lamont cabinet collection includes several different styles.

at home with lamont M The new Lamont handle range from Häfele includes both cabinet and residential fittings.

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ade in pewter, Lamont from Häfele is an understated classic collection that includes cabinet handles and door and window fittings – creating an opportunity for complete coordination.

The handles are made for Häfele in the UK. Pewter was chosen as the material for the company’s debut range of branded hardware because the metal, which is an alloy of tin, copper, antimony, bismuth and lead has an attractive soft silver colour and patina that works well with wood or painted doors. The material does not rust so there is no need for it to be lacquered or

plated which adds to the attractive, natural appeal of the Lamont collection.

Lamont is a square design softened by gentle curves and rings. The collection includes spring lever handles on a square rose lever plate with a latch, standard keyway and bathroom privacy handles, a handed window fitting to be used with Häfele espagnette bolts and a selection of cabinet handles which include knobs, D shapes, cups and tubular pulls, all with fixings.

For more information call 01788 548811, or visit www.häfele.co.uk

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Lamont interior door handles have attractive detailing.

MADE TO MATCH The Lamont collection also includes door as well as cabinet handles, offering retailers the opportunity to sell a completely co-ordinated package.

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Mereway still going strong Mereway has recreated a clever stunt first seen when the company was launched 25 years ago. To demonstrate the strength of its carcasses, the company balanced a car on them - and this year has gone a step further by balancing a brand new Audi on the furniture. The event was filmed for You Tube and can be viewed on the site.

Rayburn, the expert in central heating cookers has launched an updated brochure to showcase the versatility of the collection. Featured in the new brochure is the conventional flue condensing version of the 600 Series. Conventional flue models can be sited anywhere in the kitchen.

For a copy of the brochure call 0845 762 6147.

business matters Surface materials distributor IDS has opened a brand new showroom in Norwich. The new showroom replaces the old premises and is much larger.

On show is the entire showcase of flooring, work surfaces, Showerwall panelling, solid surfacing, panel products and laminates, Shown here, Branch Manager Lee Neave with his sales team.

NEWS ROUND-UP ● Beko is investing heavily in its digital presence with a website relaunch, digital advertising and a series of online competitions. The new site is easy to navigate and has eye catching visuals. www.beko.co.uk ● The Nolte Group has made a complete switch to eco power for its manufacturing plants in Germany. The energy is generated by hydropower stations in the Rhine, It is the first time that an entire group of companies has made this step and underlines the company’s commitment to green issues.

Birthday Boys ...

Belling is celebrating its 100th birthday with a 12 month programme of activity. New products will include the Centenary Collection and there will be events for retailers, customers and employees. A new brochure will be unveiled and there will be a limited edition Belling history book.

● Haier has achieved Which? Best Buy status for the AFD626TG MyZone fridge freezer – the second Best Buy status the brand has achieved in six months. It features a special MyZone central compartment with a variable temperature between 18 and 5oC. ● Whirlpool has been awarded three international 2012 iF Product Design Awards for two concepts and the iXelium hob. The hob impressed the jury with its combination of advanced technology and imaginative design.

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Also celebrating is Barnsley based Abode who set up ten years ago.

Founder Darren Holliday (pictured left) says that new products to celebrate the birthday will be on show at KBB Birmingham in March.

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FACES GOING PLACES Alan Hughes has joined Carron Phoenix as Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland.

Formerly with Planit 20-20, he has in depth knowledge of the kitchen market.

Staff at Mereway shared a specially baked kitchen shaped cake to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. Chairman and joint founder Bob Norris praised the 220 strong workforce for their commitment: "At the heart of our success is the commitment of our staff to delivering outstanding service at all times, in all departments and at all levels. This commitment along with Mereway’s industry wide reputation for design excellence and quality of build is why the company has been around for so long and is able to look to the new year with confidence."

James Norris is Neff’s new Area Business Manager for the North West. He joins from Waterline and was previously a kitchen designer.

He has recently completed a full induction course at Neff’s HQ in Milton Keynes.

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