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Authenticity and naturalism form the basis of this allnew design. The built-in kitchen cabinets blend seamlessly with the surroundings in a minimalist design that nevertheless employs a substantial amount of storage space, ensuring that modern function and application is maintained. The 708 handles meld perfectly with the rest of the range, lining up perfectly to create an orderly, symmetrical pattern that adds to the range’s tidy appearance. The island grants additional space and utility, particularly in the form of a hob that fits perfectly into the aesthetic despite the country theme. The deepened sink cabinets provide a comprehensive range of storage room, efficiently maximising use of the available area, and a small shelf on the back wall presents extra space simultaneously with a light, modest design.

Utilising stoic stain dark grey oak and trendy Bronx linen, the colours and materials in this uncomplicated design prioritise clean, pristine living, unblemished by the rigours of modern life. The interior is cloaked in colour ‘mist’, a series of white, grey, and black shades that create a remarkably striking veneer. The worktop and back wall are comprised of composite materials, giving the appearance of elegant marble and bold stone respectively. Bronx linen is a soft-touch contrast to the surrounding composite shell and solid oak cabinets, further emphasising the natural element.

Keller is committed to attainability and accessibility in their products. For a lower price tag but identical high standard, try a wood look front in melamine instead of solid wood.

Keller is well known for offering the widest range of colours (1950 NCS) and finishes in the kitchen furniture market and is proud to have been a carbon neutral kitchen manufacturer since 2017 and has taken the next step to becoming carbon negative.

For further information, please visit www.kellerkitchens.com. developer-update.co.uk

If you’re looking to give your kitchenware an update, Ikea has you covered.

The Swedish retailer has announced the launch of a new premium cookware range with designer Ilse Crawford, and it’s perfect for lovers of minimalism. The collection, called Finmat, incorporates the designer’s signature Scandi aesthetic and consists of four unique pots and pans that combine functionality and style. With a modern copper finish, stainless steel interior and base for exceptional heat transfer and preservation, this stylish cookware works on all hob types, including induction, and can be safely used in the oven. “Human-centred design is at the heart of my practice at Studioilse,” said Crawford. “Long-lasting, carefully considered products are more important than ever. With the new Finmat cookware range, I want people to be inspired by its functionality, as well as the beauty of its softer design language. The range’s beautiful copper exterior is perfect for elevating cookware in a sophisticated way.” Using creative engineering, the pots and pans include a minimal pouring edge, meaning there is a very slight lip around the top of the pots allowing for easy and clean pouring. This stylish range is therefore perfect for taking straight to the table for serving, impressing your guests with both your delicious dish and impressive kitchenware. The collection is available in Ikea stores now

Industry News CARPET RECYCLING UK REPORTS 50% SUPPORT FROM THE CARPET SECTOR

Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) now has support from around half of the carpet manufacturing and distribution sectors supplying the UK market through its 16 core funder members. This reflects a clear increase in engagement from the sector to act to reduce textile flooring waste and resource usage, according to the not-for-profit association.

“Gaining a detailed understanding of the process means we can provide bespoke advice on how to make improvements and potentially to make savings on cost and resources,” continued Adnan. “We met several flooring contractors with a monthly spend of £4k to £5k on waste, and we look forward to making a start on helping these companies with next steps and including them in our membership.”

Adnan also highlighted discussions with two flooring fitting training organisations on developing educational programmes regarding the wastes they create and how they can directly influence how the waste is collected, sorted and then processed.

Support from CRUK’s core funders comes from Balsan, Betap, Brintons Carpets, Condor Group, Cormar Carpets, ege Carpets, Furlong Flooring, Gradus, Headlam Group, IVC Commercial, Likewise Floors, Milliken, Modulyss, Rawson Carpet Solutions, Shaw and Tarkett. They are acting voluntarily ahead of any legislation, including Cormar Carpets and Headlam who, with assistance from CRUK, have helped key customers to reduce waste and to create cost savings.

At the 2022 Harrogate Flooring Show, Adnan Zeb-Khan, CRUK Scheme Manager reported interest from raw material suppliers, including fibre and backing manufacturers, seeking advice on how to include more recycled content, and discussing the challenges of separating the component part of carpets.

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“We want to have more conversations with raw materials suppliers about the supply of recycled and more sustainable materials as well as, the challenges of decommissioning carpets at the end of life, what is being done and how can we help. We also want to examine more deeply the range and volume of fibres in the UK marketplace. The raw material sector wants to do more to help their manufacturing customers,” he said.

Flooring suppliers of varying sizes showed interest in design for the circular economy and products made with recycled content. Smarter information is often needed to understand their waste streams. CRUK suggests companies do a baseline study with their waste collector to find out what is happening to their textile flooring waste. “Overall, it was a positive show, and it was great to meet new faces in the sector from raw material suppliers, manufacturers and flooring suppliers. We look forward to following up all of the conversations and assisting companies in revisiting their textile flooring waste streams as well as using resources in a better way through our 119-strong membership and wider network,” he added.

For more information, email: info@carpetrecyclinguk.com or visit www.carpetrecyclinguk.com.

Mather & Co unlock exclusive office and social space in Alderley Edge

[ONE] LONDON RD, formerly The Royal Bank of Scotland in Alderley Edge, has now been repurposed as a bespoke co-working hub offering 75 workstations and event space over three floors.

Wilmslow-based commercial interior designers, Mather & Co, are responsible for the architectural design, interior spatial design, project management throughout. Mather & Co are renowned for their expertise in designing visitor experiences across the sports, heritage, commercial, and entertainment sectors.

Kim Kherlopian, Build Director at Mather & Co: “Our vision for this project was to create a home away from home whilst maintaining a corporate and functional feel. Designing to create a flexible space, accommodating of all variety of client requirements was a challenge that we as Mather & Co overcame. The building has been carefully designed and delivered with high standards to meet demands of the everyday corporate client.”

[ONE] LONDON RD, offers business members unrivalled high-level amenities with hot desks, exclusive meeting spaces, executive boardroom, social spaces, and full digital integration throughout.

Further highlights at [ONE] LONDON RD, include fully functional kitchen facilities, large projection screens for meeting areas, charging stations with all collaborative spaces, showers, lockers, EV charging points, a gym, and massage room. The interior is flooded with natural light with a double height atrium greeting users on arrival and elegant Crittall style partitions throughout. Mather & Co were engaged throughout the whole project, commencing with the development of the MBOSS brand graphic, the team then worked to turn initial concept designs for the redevelopment into a detailed architectural and interior spatial proposal; all the while ensuring all spaces remained multi-functional and flexible. Mark Boler, Co-Owner of MBOSS said: “It’s been a great relationship working with Kim and the team at Mather & Co to bring our vision to life. The design team truly understood our brief and added their wealth of value and experience in suggestions around customer journey pathways, spatial layout, digital interface and business productivity touches, all factors contributing to the MBOSS brand ethos of professionally responsive.”

[ONE] LONDON RD, is the first development by new company MBOSS, owned by experienced, local Cheshire businessmen – Ged Mason OBE and Mark Boler. Flexible memberships are available with a choice of one, three or five day per week, day passes are available too for those looking for a temporary office.

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