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COOKING SPECIALOvens that do it all, andwhy range cookers still rock

ON THE SURFACEMake an impact withthe latest worktop styles

Plus: new products, sinks and taps, wine coolers andthinking appliances

INNER CLEANLINESS:why well organised storage makes the kitchen a nicer place.

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editor: Jan Orchardemail: [email protected] manager: Eoin Costenemail: [email protected]: James Crispemail: [email protected]: Jennifer Simsemail: [email protected]

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OCTOBER 2012CONTENTS

Cover: The new Nevada stainless steel sink fromReginox can be produced to any size or bowlconfiguration. More details on page 9.01260 280033www.reginox.co.uk

2 EDITORS CHOICEOur pick of the best new products.

4 NOT JUST FOR HANDS THAT DO DISHESToday’s kitchen sink is as much a work and preparation centre as it is a place for washing up.

8 QUOOKERSleek and stylish, the Quooker boiling water tap has become a kitchen must have.

9 REGINOX GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH2012 has been a year of steady growth for sinks and taps manufacturer, Reginox UK.

10 BA BACKS DESIGNThe BA Creativity Awards celebrate the annual bursary and awards for art and design studentsat Doncaster College.

12 SUPERCOOKSHighlighting multifunction features and benefits makes a good oven hard to resist.

15 HÄFELE AT GRAND DESIGNSHäfele is exhibiting at the Grand Designs exhibition showcasing the latest product ranges.

16 ON THE SURFACENatural stone, solid surfacing and laminates means a top to suit every style and budget.

18 NEW MISTRAL COLOURS CONTINUE TO INSPIREKaronia’s range of 25mm solid surface worktops is performing exceptionally well.

20 NEW LOOKS FOR AXIOM® BY FORMICA GROUPFormica Group is introducing its stylish new Axiom® worktop range.

21 NEW DESIGNS FROM RENOLITOn trend colours and textures from Renolit are new for 2012.

22 THE INSIDE STORYInterior fittings play an important role in making a kitchen efficient and easy to use.

25 INNOVATIVE INNOSTOR PLUS FROM ECFInnostor Plus is the latest range of incabinet kitchen storage solutions exclusive to ECF.

26 STORE MORE WITH BLUMBlum have the answers on how to make the best possible use of the space inside cabinets.

27 NEWS FROM THE FRONTDoor fronts are what consumers see when they come to look at a new kitchen.

29 GET CREATIVE WITH KThe Painted Collection from K Kitchens is packed with ideas for creating open plan spaces.

30 CUSTOMISED KITCHENS A DODDLE WITH HPPRecent innovations in door manufacturing means that HPP is ready to meet every trend.

32 CREATE THE LOOKThere’s kitchens and there’s BA kitchens... All but the kitchen sink by BA.

34 MAKING IT BIGRanges have a natural affinity with traditional design - and are a must in a nostalgic display.

36 LOOK TO THE FUTUREIt isn’t just consumer electronics that are benefiting from new technology.

38 BOTTLE BANKSThe increase in entertaining at home has made wine coolers a more popular buy.

39 BUSINESS MATTERS

40 CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY

NEXT ISSUE: DECEMBER 2012 - Dishwashers • Energy Saving Appliances • European Kitchen Design • Stainless Steel • Solid Surfaces and more.

kitchenoctober 2012

jou

rnal

COOKING SPECIALOvens that do it all, andwhy range cookers still rock

ON THE SURFACEMake an impact withthe latest worktop styles

Plus: new products, sinks and taps, wine coolers andthinking appliances

INNER CLEANLINESS:why well organised storage makes the kitchen a nicer place.

01 CONTENTS OCT 11/9/12 3:02 pm Page 1

This handyMidi Chopper

from Boschwould make a

great customergiveaway. It will chop all kinds of food inits 800ml capacity bowl and is availablein Bosch Red, White or Aqua Blue.0844 892 8979www.bosch-home.co.uk

Ellis Furniture is expanding its Inspire range of contemporary gloss kitchens to include threenew colours - Gloss Graphite, Gloss Caramel and Gloss Cream. There is also a variety ofnew cabinet styles including internal drawer options in base, studio and tall cabinets, bi-fold units and the increasingly popular internal curved cabinets.

The Inspire range is made from high gloss acrylic faced 19mm MDF with glass effectedging and is supplied on the Ellis 18mm glued and dowelled rigid carcase with soft closeas standard. “Inspire is a very versatile range,” says Sales and Marketing Director PeterElson. “At price B it offers an affordable way to achieve a custom designed and madecontemporary kitchen.”01484 514212www.elliskitchens.co.uk

New for the UK, Magic lighting from Hettichoffers 64 options plus accessories. Designed toenhance the mood in any room of the house,Magic halogen, LED and fluorescent lighting

includes task, accent and orientation fittings thatcan be combined to create stunning effects.

Designers can choose from warm, neutralor cool tones as well as colours and the wide

choice of surface mounted and recessed modelsmeans that Magic can cater for every lighting

need. “The use of light fittings in the home hasbeen revolutionised in the past decide,” says

Hettich UK Marketing Manager Colin Patterson. “An increased awareness ofthe ability of light to transform interiors, combined with major advances in

technology has put lighting high on every designer’s agenda.”0161 872 9552

www.hettich.com/uk

Following the success of the Colours collection on builtin, New World has extended the selection tofreestanding. Available in a choice of sizes and fueltypes, the Colours collection includes new twin cavityand double freestanding cookers in a range of metallicshades including purple, blue, green, red, copper, black,white, stainless steel and chrome. There are two 55cmmodels - one gas and one electric. Both have a fourzone hob, variable grill and easy to use rotary controls.The collection also features two 60cm gas options, bothwith a four burner hob and glass lid with safety cut off.There are two 60cm electric models with four zoneceramic hobs and there is also a dual fuel option.

Colour matched small appliances are availablefrom Morphy Richards as part of its Accents Collection.0844 248 4149www.newworldappliances.co.uk

2 • KITCHEN JOURNAL OCTOBER 2012

Made for those who like to cook, the Luce MonoControl single oven from Hotpoint has 16 intelligent

programmes that recommend the best shelfposition, temperature and cooking time for a range

of dishes. The oven was given the seal of approvalby 2008 Masterchef winner James Nathan who

tested the tarts setting on his white chocolate tartand found it as good as a professional oven. Luce is

Hotpoint’s premium built in range and includesovens, hobs, hoods, fridge drawers, dishwashers and

a range of 45cm compact appliances.08000 921 922

www.lucebyhotpoint.co.uk

Mereway Kitchens has introduced the Blum ZeroProtrusion hinge which allows internal drawers andbaskets to be fully extended when doors are open at90 degrees. Full width internal drawers can be pulledout easily, giving consumer access to more space andwith this new hinge there is no need to fit spacers tothe runners.

The new hinge has also improved productionmethods and needs no special MFC bases or backs.All drawers are standard sizes and construction andhave metal backs except for the Synchromotiondrawer, which has an MFC back. It has a clip on softclose system while still maintaining a tool free door tocabinet assembly and three dimensional adjustment.The new hinge has already been incorporated intothe Complete and Cucina Colore ranges and is alsoavailable on English Revival vegetable basket units.0121 706 7844www.merewaykitchens.co.uk

editor’s choice

02-03 ED's CHOICE + AD 12/9/12 10:03 am Page 2

Compact appliancesfrom Electrolux aredesigned to inspire

keen cooks. Theappliances have highquality stainless steel

fronts and are sized tofit into a 36cm space.

There are two compactovens in the range, a

combi microwave anda coffee machine. To complete the look there’s a built in

tv and a range of warming drawers in differentcapacities. Appliances can be mixed and matched.

08445 613 613www.electrolux.co.uk

KITCHEN JOURNAL OCTOBER 2012 • 3

New for the Metriscontemporary range fromPWS is a gloss handlelessrange and a duo of sleeksignature looks. Thepremium white glosshandleless door features a22mm thick chamfer profilewith an aluminium rail. Thedoor is also available in thefull suite of Metris curves.All Metris doors can now bedesigned as handleless.

New signature looksinclude Reef and Wing. Reefhas been developed in

response to the demand for open plan living. The wide angled island createsa compact but central hub. With the launch of Reef and Wing, Metris nowfeatures ten iconic designs including Peninsular Curve, Seamless, ContourCurve, Crescent Curve, Wave Curve, Fitted Curve, Rich Mix and Geometric.The frontal collection includes 11 full ranges and six feature options.01325 505555www.metriskitchens.co.uk

Brand new from Nolte is a handleless front called Alpha Lack. Also new are high glosscarcase sides to match and a number of units that have been called Classic Types. Thesecabinets offer alternatives for corner, base and larder units and are an addition to theproduct range. Designed with a focus on functionality and comfort, the Classic Typesfeature new trays and fittings and can be ordered at a new lower price level. This bringsNolte into a new area of the market. “Classic pull out larders and carousels offer a no frillsoption for customers on a tighter budget who do not want to compromise on the buildquality of their kitchen,” says UK Country Manager Bob Marsden.

Alpha Lack is a price group 5 door in high gloss white, high gloss magnolia and highgloss Sahara. Colour co-ordinated high gloss carcase sides add the finishing touch.07557 922044www.nolte-kitchens.com

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Today’s kitchen sink isas much a work andpreparation centreas it is a place for

washing up.

The sinuous Orbix tapfrom Damixa has singlehanded control, aprogressive temperatureregulation cartridge anda new flow regulator. It

also incorporatesDamixa’s X-Change system thatallows taps to be changed in secondswithout turning off the water.01264 365881www.damixa.com

Three’s company in the triple bowl Zentrio sinks fromThe 1810 Company that has two large bowls flanking a

smaller central bowl. It will fit into a 1000mm base unit and canbe undermounted, flush mounted or inset. Accessories are available

and the sink is supplied with a cut out template.01978 66070 • www.the1810company.co.uk

Traditional Chambord fireclay sinks are nowavailable from Sterling. This luxury Frenchrange has elegant scrolled corners and asculpted fascia. There is a choice of threemodels, all with large bowls. The companyhas also added a selection of accessories toits Sink and Tap Book including wasterecycling bins, waste disposers, winecabinets, splash backs and hot and filtertaps. The original Triflow will be availablefrom Sterling in the near future.01684 299555www.sterlingdistribution.co.uk

Sanator is the latest offering fromRangemaster. This smart

geometric range features zeroradius bowls, which make the

sinks as close to square aspossible. A smooth, sloped drainer

adds to the sleek look. Flexibleinstallation options allow thedesign to sit flush within theworksurface or to be inset if

preferred. The sinks are madeusing heavy gauge 1.2mm

stainless steel and are available insingle and 1.5 bowl designs with

right or left hand drainer.0870 755 6485

www.rangemaster.co.uk

The Galiceno chef tap from Francis Pegler adds aprofessional touch to any kitchen. It has a spring assisted

flexible spray hose – just like the taps used by Michelin-starred chefs. The kitchen tap range from Pegler is extensive

and includes Brita filtered water taps.0844 243 4400

www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk


not just for hands thatdo dishes

04-07 SINKS & TAPS 12/9/12 10:21 am Page 2

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

100̊C

The Debut 100 sink from Carron Phoenix offers high performanceand versatile design at a value for money price. The Debut 100

adds a modern touch to a classic design and features soft drainergrooves and gentle corners. The sink has a single bowl and

drainer and will fit into a 500mm cabinet. It comes with abamboo chopping board and a stainless steel wire

basket. Colours are Jet Black, Polar White, StoneGrey and Champagne.

01324 638321www.carron.com


The integrated Sanitized hygiene solution in FrankeFragranite provides sinks made in this material withlasting protection from dirt and bacteria. Tests haveshown that Fragranite treated with Sanitized reducesbacteria and microbe growth by 99 percent. It is mixedinto the bulk material so will last for the life of the sink.0161 436 6280www.franke.co.uk

Leaker Direct has added three new boiling water taps toits Kompakt range. Kompakt has no internet presence -

so consumers can’t price compare, which is a distinctadvantage. The three in one Dolce tap, available in

brushed steel or chrome, dispenses hot, cold and boilingwater. The three in one Gusto tap has a square spout and

comes in chrome. The Caldo is in chrome and dispensesboiling water only. The tank design allowsinstallation into a base unit without taking

up too much valuable space. Leaker boilingwater taps dispense water at 100ºC.

01698 831010www.leakerdirect.co.uk

Low market penetration of dishwashers in the UK means

that the kitchen sink is still mainly used for washing up - so

roomy bowls and a decent size drainer are important to

the lower to mid section of the market. Further up at the posh

end where the consumer is more likely to own a dishwasher

and have solid surface worktops, undermounts are definitely

gaining ground.

Stainless steel remains the most popular material and one

and a half bowl the most popular format. Ceramic, which used

to be mainly confined to the traditional end, is enjoying a

renaissance with a good selection of contemporary sinks now

available in fine fireclay - a more modern material than the

heavy, chunky stuff used to make Belfast style sinks. Ceramic is a

popular choice with those who want colour but possibly have

unhappy memories of composite, dating from the days when

the material stained easily and was difficult to clean. The

problem with the old composites was that the surface was

slightly rough so limescale would cling to it - and liquids such as

tea, coffee and red wine hang on to the limescale causing a

hard to shift stain.

Contemporary monobloc chrome mixers are the favourite

choice in taps. Bridge mixers are often chosen for use with

traditional style fireclay sinks - but pillar taps are very rarely seen.

Consumers like the idea of a pull out spray rinse - inspired most

probably by TV chefs - but it is really important to point out that

not all the taps on the market will work efficiently with the typical

UK gravity system. There are some models available that will work

properly at around 1 bar but it is still worth checking out the

consumer’s system before installation.

Instant hot water taps are becoming more familiar at the

upper end of the market with big brand names such as Franke

now in the product mix. The instant hot water tap is one of those

things where you really do need to have a working model in the

showroom for the customer to get the point. You can read more

about the Quooker range of instant boiling water taps on page 8.

Filtered water taps have been around a while now and the

market appears to be static. We think the off putting element is

the cartridge and the need to replace it. It is true that this is not

often but some consumers do see it as a hassle they can live

without and are happy to either buy bottled water, use a Brita

filter jug or opt for an American style fridge freezer that

dispenses chilled filtered water and ice.

not just for han


The Tahiti SO24SS undermount sink fromBaumatic is both practical and smart. Ithas a generous main bowl depth of195mm so will take large pans and is ineasy to clean brushed steel. The secondbowl is perfect for defrosting or fordraining vegetables etc. Basket strainerwastes help to prevent sink blockages andboth bowls will take a waste disposer. Itcan be installed with the half bowl to theright or the left.0118 933 6900www.baumatic.co.uk

The Matrix R0 collection from Abode includes six undermount stainless steel sinkswith tightly radiussed 25mm corners. The sinks have been manufactured to allowdesigners to give the end user a combination approach to the sink layout. The sixsinks are available in brushed steel and include single, double and one and a half

bowl designs. All come with the Orbit waste, overflow fixing and pipework kit. Thereis also a range of accessories including a stainless steel colander, a bowl mat and a

black silicone drainer mat. The High & Dry drainer rack is available in white or grey.01226 283434 • www.abode.eu

New from Blanco for 2012,the BlancoSubline 700U isan undermounted sink in

Silgranit Puradur II. Cleverlydesigned as a multifunction

work station, the sink hastwo working levels – one in

which dishes, pots andpans can be washed or left to soak and the other for drainingor for rinsing fruit and vegetables. Sharp internal corner radii

and a generous bowl size make this sink an eyecatchingaddition to the Blanco range. It is available in ten colours.

0844 912 0100www.blanco.co.uk

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The internet is playing an

increasingly important role in

the sale of kitchen sinks and

taps – especially in the

refurbishment market where

customers are now very inclined

to shop around and source non

cabinet products themselves. A

recent survey by sinks-

taps.com, the UK’s largest

online retailer of kitchen

sinks, taps and accessories,

has discovered large price

differences between themselves

and some major brand DIY

stores. The survey shows that

sinks-taps.com is currently

beating the major brand DIY

stores on price across many

kitchen products. For example:

B&Q currently have the Franke

ARX160 1.5 bowl stainless steel

sink listed at £319, sinks-

taps.com are selling the same

item for £251 (a difference of

21 percent). The Homebase

website lists the Franke Rolux

chrome tap at £659, sinks-

taps.com are selling the same

tap for £335 (a difference of

49 percent). The research

indicates this trend across

most sinks, taps and waste

disposal units throughout.

Just about every famous

brand of sink and tap is

available via internet sellers,

plus a few you may never have

heard of. Prices are very

competitive, delivery is fast

and there are many special

offers such as free taps or

accessories. As with

appliances, the internet has

become the place where the

savvy sink shopper looks first.

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Designed to complement geometric style sinks, theMetrix tap from Rangemaster is available in brushedor polished chrome. It is a single flow design.0870 755 6485www.rangemaster.co.uk

ands that do dishes



The Quooker Combi

Quooker taps come in four different styles and fourdifferent finishes. All of them are easy to install andhave full height adjustment with 360º rotation. Thetaps deliver 100ºC water in a fine aerated sprayrather than a direct jet and can only be operated byadult hands so children cannot accidentally switchthe hot water on. A Quooker can be retrofitted to anexisting kitchen and the tap hole can be cut in anysolid surface other than glass.

In an area free from limescale the HITAC filter onlyneeds to be changed at three to five year intervals. Inareas where limescale is a problem the tank will needto be cleaned out every 12-18 months. Both jobs areeasy - and Quooker’s trained engineer force is availableto carry out maintenance tasks for a small charge.


020 7923 3355

www.quooker.co.uk

Sleek, stylish and allowing consumers to

dispense with the electric kettle, the

Quooker boiling water tap has become a

kitchen must have. It can be used for

everything from making hot drinks to supplying

water for cooking vegetables, pasta, boiling

eggs and many other tasks. The Quooker was

invented by Henri Peteri back in 1970. He was

working on the development of instant soup

but realised it would never be instant without

ready to use boiling water on tap. After many

prototypes, his son Niels came on the scene

and the idea turned into a product. In 1992,

the Quooker Basic tap was launched in the

Netherlands and by 2000, Quooker had started

to make a profit. The tap was launched on to

the UK market in 2005 and has rapidly become

a kitchen essential.

Although there are many hot taps on the

market, Quooker is the only true dedicated

100ºC boiling water tap - and therefore the one

that replaces a kettle.

New from Quooker is the Combi. The dedicatedQuooker tap dispenses the exact amount of water

needed at 100ºC while water at 50-65ºC is availablevia the existing kitchen mixer. It is easy to install and

operates from a cold water feed.

SAFE &EASY

08 - QUOOKER 10/9/12 12:57 pm Page 2

The RL404CB ceramic sink indramatic glossy black.

The latest addition to the company’s Regi-Ceramic range of sinks,the stunning new black RL404CB, is also the result of many

months’ research and development into achieving the perfectglazed finish. The high gloss appearance was difficult to master as

the surface of the black fireclay from which the sink ismanufactured has a tendency to show flaws and inconsistencies.

Reginox addressed this by introducing additional steps into thefinishing process, some of which are undertaken by hand by

skilled craftsman. The end result is a beautiful sink that blendscontemporary angular design with a time-honoured material and

would suit both modern and traditional properties alike.

2012 has been a year of steadygrowth for sinks and tapsmanufacturer, Reginox UK.

Despite difficult economic conditions trading results from Reginox

UK for the first half of this year were up by more than 30 percent

on the same period for 2011. The growth has arisen as a result of

a concerted drive to attract new customers, combined with a strong focus

on developing existing business.

Certainly 2012 has seen Reginox working harder than ever to support

its retail customers. A consumer PR campaign, targeting the glossy KBB and

home interest magazines, aims to raise awareness of the brand amongst

consumers and drive footfall into retailers. The company has also

introduced a Showroom Award Scheme, which rewards selected retailers

for their loyalty and commitment to Reginox by providing them with direct

customer referrals, rebate schemes and additional point of sale materials.

This year has also seen a steady stream of new product introductions.

All of Reginox UK’s stainless steel sinks are produced at the company’s

factory in Holland, which uses the finest materials and employs world

class leading production techniques to create outstanding designs and

finishes of the highest quality.

Contact Reginox UK for more information:

01260 280033

[email protected]

www.reginox.co.uk

The Nevada sink has a smooth, integrateddrainer and a geometric bowl.

The stainless steel Nevada sink, launched earlier this year, uses a uniquemanufacturing technique in the way the steel is cut by laser and manipulatedduring the manufacturing process. This technique allows Nevada’s bowls tobe made to any size and any configuration and they can be placed anywherewithin the sink frame. In Germany, for example, the ‘half bowl’ is often foundat the end of the sink, whereas in the UK it is traditionally in the middle; withNevada customers can specify how many bowls they would like and exactlywhere they would like them to be placed.

The Brooklyn tap hasa traditional look.

With black proving to be a populartheme within the kitchen generally,Reginox has recently introducedBrooklyn to its extensive tapcollection. A traditional polishedchrome mixer tap withcontemporary high gloss blackceramic handles, Brooklyn has beendesigned to complement any blackceramic, granite or composite sinkand would also work beautifullywith a stainless steel sink integratedinto a black worksurface.


reginox goes from strengthto strength

09 REGINOX 10/9/12 2:11 pm Page 1


Good design is at the heart of

products made by BA Components

and now the company has

established an annual bursary and awards

for art and design students at Doncaster

College. The annual BA Creativity Awards

evening held recently celebrated the

scheme and its first successes.

Students, partners, parents and

lecturers gathered in the impressive

reception at BA Components in Kirk Sandall

to enjoy the first BA Creativity Awards

evening and meet the winners. The event

was hosted by BA Components’ Sales and

Marketing Director David Caulfield who

explained the background to the bursary:

“BA employs almost 200 people in the

Doncaster area and it is important to us to

show our commitment to them by getting

involved at community level. This bursary

to the College combines community

interest with encouragement for growth

and development and promotes our

commitment and belief

in design and

marketing. The process

has been interesting,

challenging and

rewarding for all

involved.”

Students were asked to produce

artwork using whatever technique or

method they preferred, but could only use

raw materials or scrap from the BA

Doncaster factory. David Caulfield, assisted

by Design Consultant Phil Hooper and

lecturer Michael Bunn, monitored the

works as they developed and spoke to the

students as their ideas unfolded.

A short list of ten finalists was drawn up

and trophies were awarded to five. Highly

Commended awards were presented to

Fiona Humphrey and Rebecca Hilton for

their exhibit entitled Trees and to Rocky

Hudson for Domino Effect. Third place

including a trophy, certificate and a cheque

went to Rachel Kitchin for Landscape Panels

and second place to Paula Elward for her

carefully thought out and crafted work

Building Blocks. First prize with the

inaugural trophy and winners cheque went

to Catherine Curran for her tactile piece

The Wave Machine.

The evening was greatly enjoyed by all

– so much so that next year, Ian Latham of

Doncaster College announced, the awards

would be extended to both Further and

Higher Education students, widening the

scope and potential to find even more

talent and produce even more interesting

work. The winning entries were on display

at BA Components until early July.

01302 890555

www.byba.co.uk

ba backs design

THE WINNERSDavid Caulfield presents the first place award to Catherine

Curran, left, for The Wave Machine, and, below, with other

winners and entrants from Doncaster College.

Ten finalists were chosen for the exhibition at BA Componentsbefore awards were presented to the top five.

10 BA AWARDS 10/9/12 2:33 pm Page 2


Horizon · Orion · AiroHorizon Alabaster (22mm) High Gloss and Nero Oak part of the new Contemporary range of doors and accessories from Marpatt.

The range starts with Orion in White High Gloss (715 x 496mm £25.70 before discount).

The new Contemporary Range from Marpatt available now, Competitive. Design. Quality.

To receive a copy of the Marpatt Brochure featuring the enitre range including the new 2012 designs then please call 0116 2743943 or email [email protected]

www.marpatt.co.ukT.0116 2743943 | F.0116 2743944

11 MIXED AD PAGE 10/9/12 2:43 pm Page 1

The DOPTFT1190 touch screen ovenfrom De Dietrich is packed with features

including 16 different functions,Intelligent and Auto Cooking Modes,

Low Temperature cooking andpyroclean. Functions are easy to accessvia the touch screen and the automaticprogrammes offer choices such as rare,

medium or well done beef. There iseven a search function where the user

can input a food and the oven willpresent all available cooking options.

01256 308067www.dedietrich.co.uk

supercooksA good oven is hard to resist for customers wholove cooking. Highlighting features and benefitscan help the sale - so make sure you know howmultifunction systems work and which settingshave consumer appeal.

TOP TIPS• Know what’s on TV.Great British Bake Off is a hit show – and Neff’sslideaway oven plays a starring role. The key cookeryprogrammes in terms of consumer influence areMasterchef, Saturday Kitchen and anything with Heston,Jamie, Delia or Hugh.

• Be willing and able to explain whatmay seem to be complicated features.Simon Plumbridge, Senior Product Manager atGaggenau explains: “I feel that lack of knowledge onfeatures such as steam cooking ends up with theappliance being branded as too difficult. Gaggenaumakes it a pre-requisite that all trading partners musthave displays connected to power so that liveexplanations can be given by trained designers whohave their knowledge updated annually. To support thiswe offer in house home economist visits for consumersthat purchase specialist appliances such as combi steamovens as well as pre sale demonstrations at ourWigmore Street showroom. Both of these services arefree of charge. It is in our interest to give as muchinformation as we can, pre and post sale.”

• Remember, it is not that difficult.“These days just about everyone can manage acomputer, the internet and a complicated smart phone.In comparison an oven is not that tricky,” says JohnMcLauchlan, Senior Product Manager at Siemens.“Research that we carry out nearly always has easy touse high on the list of critical issues. A lot of investmentis made to ensure operation is logical and simple. Thesame approach is taken to selecting the cookingfunction, whether it is to choose a basic setting orsomething more complicated. In this way the consumergets used to using the oven.” Familiarity with icondriven equipment was certainly in CDA’s mind whenthe sensor touch SV310 oven was launched. It has aTFT screen with pictographs to access functions - andsome clever touches such as a chicken that grows largeras the weight input is increased. CDA offers retailersdisplays where the touch screen system can bedemonstrated.

• Making it simple.On the face of it the ICS system from De Dietrichappears complex – but it is actually very easy to use.Richard Walker explains: “Using ICS all the user has todo is choose the correct dish from a range of optionson the control panel, place the dish on the right shelfand press start. Intelligent sensors in the oven cavityassess the humidity within the food to determine theoptimum temperature and cooking time. The oven willautomatically make use of its entire multifunctioncapability to cook the food to perfection.” Editor JanOrchard, who owns an ICS oven, admits to trying tocatch it out: “So far I have failed miserably - I was verysceptical about slow cooking, for example, but I havedone it with lamb, pork, chicken and beef and hadwonderful results every time. I would say to customerstrust the oven, it knows what it is doing.”

• Know which buttons to press.Anything that makes life easier is big these days - andthere can’t be anything better than pyroclean becauseabsolutely no one likes oven cleaning. Health is a bigissue too - so steam has appeal, especially when it is afeature on a multifunction oven as not everyone has thespace or the budget for a separate appliance.

Electrolux invented the combi steam conceptfor professional chefs - and is now offering itfor domestic use. The all new InspirationCombiSteam has a 72-litre capacity and avariety of settings including CrispSteam,SoftSteam and PureSteam. The shelf systemoffers up to five levels and the oven has aprobe for checking that food is cooked toperfection. The steam cleaning functionsoftens food residues, making cleaning easier.08445 610610www.electrolux.co.uk


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Siemens invests heavily in research to ensure that appliances are easy touse. On ovens, settings follow a simple left to right system and dropdown menus are minimal. All settings - whether basic or complex - areaccessed in the same way to that the consumer can get used to usingthe appliance. Many Siemens retailers have open days where specificmodels are used to demonstrate cooking techniques.0844 892 9044www.siemens-home.co.uk

Twelix from KitchenAid has an exclusive convection system that features twoindependent heating elements and a new internal design. These two featuresradically improve the airflow and heat distribution in the oven cavity. The Arated Twelix has a 73-litre capacity and three separate dishes can be cookedon three shelf levels at the same time. It also has the Tweli-Grill and Tweli-Base functions, Tweli- Grill allows grilling on two levels while Tweli-Base givesdishes a crispy bottom. The oven has 23 professional functions and tenspecial functions, pyrolytic cleaning and a smart stainless steel finish.0800 988 1266www.kitchenaid.co.uk

Samsung’s Dual Cook steam oven features a divider so the cavitycan be split and steam used in either section or both. The oven hasa total capacity of 65 litres and has 65 automatic cooking menus.01932 455000 • www.samsung.com/uk

The BOC 6322AX from Gorenjeoffers cooking with hot air, steamor a combination of the two and ispart of the Pure collection of builtin appliances. The oven has asupersize baking area, touchcontrols, an electronic timer andtemperature display.020 8247 3980www.gorenje.co.uk



Smeg Circulairemultifunction ovenshave Multi Menu thatallows a number ofdishes to be cooked atthe same time withoutflavour transfer. TheSCP112-8 Linea pyrolyticmultifunction oven hasthis feature – and it canbe demonstrated bySmeg retailers as ovenshave a showroom mode,

so customers can also try it out themselves. The Smeg Smart Chefsystem has presets for selected recipes and users can add theirown favourites to the memory, making recipes accessible at thetouch of a button.0844 557 0070www.smeguk.com

The time saving high capacity Prodige oven fromHoover is made for keen cooks. Although this is a 76-litre oven it will fit into a standard housing. It can be

split into two cooking zones using a divider shelf. Thezones have independent controls. The glass door is

illuminated by pinpoint white lights. A self cleanpyrolytic version is available.

0151 334 2781www.hoover.co.uk

Gaggenau ovens are sophisticated - but allGaggenau specialists have workingappliances on display and staff who knowhow to demonstrate them. It makes sense toensure that a consumer who has paid apremium price gets premium service to gowith it - so Gaggenau also offers homeeconomist visits to consumers who buyspecial appliances such as combi steamovens.01908 328200www.gaggenau.co.uk

Compact combination steam ovensare ideal for busy households. As well

as steaming, grilling and conventionalprogrammes, compact steam ovens

from Baumatic have combinationprogrammes. The Regeneration

programme combines steam and hotair for effective heating of pre cooked

and frozen foods. With models suchas the new Baumatic BCS455TS

46cm, combi steam has the option ofinjecting steam into any multifunction

programme so that food retainsmoisture during the cooking process.

0118 933 6900www.baumatic.co.uk

supercooks

With a choice of ten standard ovenprogrammes and three steam combisettings, the DGC5080 XL from Miele is aversatile choice. It has Navitronic controlswith backlit sensors and automaticprogrammes for up to 150 types of food.0845 365 6614www.miele.co.uk



The Häfele exhibitionstand, designed as a

showroom showcasesthe latest innovations

of interior cabinetstorage solutions - like

the Wari CornerGlassline, right.

Häfele is exhibiting at the prestigious GrandDesigns exhibition (12-14th Oct, BirminghamNEC), showcasing the latest product rangesincluding the new Tiomoshinge from Grass (right).

Get a handle on this...

A selection of Hafele’s 2012handle range will be on showfrom the following collections:

Modern LifeCombining high-end withstream lined designs includingCrystal (below).

Sleek & SimplePresenting understated, clean-cut and affordable selections.

Modern ClassicsA classic country style whichincludes Häfele’s exclusivebranded pewter range, Lamont.

UrbanContaining individually selectedmaterials such as Wood, Glass,Acrylic and Plastic.

VintageFeaturing avant-gardecollections including Heritage,New Victorian, French, Orientaland Art Deco.

Loox fantasticCome along and meet theexperienced, knowledgeableteam where the exclusive andrecently launched plug and playLOOX Lighting will be shown.This is a modular LED lightingrange for the furniture marketengineered by the Häfele group.Offered in 12V, 24V and 350mAsystems, each colour coded driverincludes an integrated switchingport capable of being extendedto cater for multiple circuitswitching and is compatible withpower systems worldwide.

In controlOther products on display include the Gira Radio BusSystem, a flexible intelligent set up that allows thecontrol of lighting, heating and security systemsaround commercial and domestic properties usingwireless transmitters and receivers allowing installationonto glass, furniture or where it is difficult for cablingto be fitted. This is ideal for retrofit with the option toadd new operating points at any time.

For more information callor visit Häfele online where

all of the latest productsoffered are detailed.

01788 548326www.hafele.co.uk


häfele atgrand designs

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The luxurious appearance, high durability and capacity toadd real value to the home are the key reasons why solid

surfaces are now considered the most desiredand aspirational worksurfaces, says Laura Devaney,

marketing co-ordinator for Cosentino UK. Cosentino’smarketing campaign is targeting end users, to benefit

kitchen retailers and to encourage customers to their door.01256 761229

www.cosentino-group.net

The Encore solid surfacing from Bushboard has 14 designsfrom simple whites through contemporary neutrals tolustrous stones like Crystal Black (left). Crystal Black has anauthentic stone appearance with random large opaqueacrylic chips and works well in modern kitchens andheritage styles. The high quality luxurious finish is coupledwith fast and easy installation at an attractive price point,making a product with the combined selling tools of gooddesign and value-for-money.01933 [email protected]

Assoluto Bianco, a pure white quartz stone from Okite,is a perfect option for the busy kitchen as it is moredurable and scratch and stain resistant than naturalmaterials and doesn’t require any special maintenance.Colour trends may come and go but white remains thepopular choice with a timeless elegance that creates afeeling of space and cleanliness.01992 470801www.okite.com

It is interesting to read that AMA Research

reckons that worktops account for about

14 percent of the total kitchen spend -

translated to £160 million at manufacturers

selling prices in 2010. This shows a huge

growth in value from a decade ago - and

reflects the interest in higher value natural

stone and solid surfaces. Once only found

in the luxury sector, both of these materials

have become more everyday choices.

Consumers do believe that a natural stone

or solid surface top adds value to their

home - and in these days of mild panic

about falling house prices this is something

that encourages them to trade up.

It is not that long ago that natural

stone was the default choice for those who

wanted the mineral look - but now

engineered stone is more widely available

there is much more choice. The

introduction of textured stone surfaces to

laminate is playing a part too, with

customers who want the look but have not

got the budget to buy real stone.

According to AMA, the solid

surface/engineered stone sector takes about

15 percent of the market by value and five

percent by volume. The introduction of thin

stone technology, such as Getalit’s Getacore

and Bushboard Encore, where a thin layer of

quartz or an acrylic bonded material is

bonded to a chipboard core has made the

natural stone look far more accessible.

Embedding interesting chips of colour from

recycled glass and other materials has

brought a new design dimension to

engineered stone and solid surfaces. Pre-

fabricated components have played an

important part too, because the need for a

fabricator undoubtedly deterred some

retailers. Stone specialists such as F Jones

and PWS have taken the complication out of

the real stuff by offering a very efficient

design and fabrication service that makes

life trouble free for both the customer and

the retailer. Karonia’s Mistral is genuinely

solid all the way through and is easy to work

with - read more on pages 14/15.

Despite all this laminate is still king,

dominating the lower and mid market

sectors with 83 percent of total worktop

sales according to AMA. It has all come a

long way since your Dad (or probably

Grandad) used to buy sheets and stick

them on with glue. The laminate business

has been extremely pro-active, introducing

textures, new decors and valuable add on

products such as splashbacks.

If you want to read more about the

worktop market, AMA’s Domestic Kitchen

and Bathroom Worktop Report UK, 2011-

2015 costs £675 plus VAT, and is available

from www.amaresearch.co.uk


on the

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Compac’s renowned engineering skills have delivered acompletely healthy and easy to clean and maintainworksurface. The TREND range, an innovative technologicalquartz worksurface, has achieved a virtually zero porositysurface without the need for antibacterial chemicals.Available in five cool colours that can be used tocomplement each other or as separate worksurfaces, theeffect is always simply stunning.020 8564 9377www.compac.es

Frosted star (GC 2245), frosted flint (GC 4422) and frosted sesame (GC 7730) form the newCrystal Line from Westag & Getalit. All three decors, manufactured from the GetaCore SolidSurface material, have a discreet and precious look and although the restrained colours, from greyto beige and white, look similar to engineered stone they can all be processed very easily.01923 294375www.westag.co.uk Brown Ash is a new addition to IDS’ Tuscan Solid Wood

Worktop Collection, giving a new warm, appealingdesign alternative to the staples of Beech and Oak. The

versatile colour and grain will work well with all styles andoffers design longevity - something high on a customer’s

purchasing list at the moment. Bamboo has also beenadded to the range that now includes Cherry, Walnut,

Iroko, Maple, Oak, Country Beech and Prime Beech.08457 298 298

www.idsurfaces.co.uk

Primarily consisting of laminated and composite worktops, HPPoffer over 50 different colours, patterns, textures and finishesacross the Synergii, Fusion and Earthstone ranges.Manufactured to high standards and rigorously tested fordurability, HPP’s quality products can provide a solution to anykitchen project, from sleek minimailist to chunky farmhousestyle, often with the visual and tactile benefits of naturalmaterials but without the expense and high maintenance.Worktop swatches are available together with phone and onlinepractical tips and guidance on design and installation.0161 620 5656www.hpponline.co.uk

Worktops are the most noticeable area of any kitchen – and come in for thehardest punishment. The ever growing choice between natural stone, solidsurfacing and attractive laminates means that retailers can now offer a top tosuit every style and budget.


he surface

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new MISTRAL colours

Mist worksurface from the MISTRAL collection.

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Unlimited creative potentialTo showcase the recently extended MISTRAL range, Karonia

has introduced a lifestyle brochure. The 16-page brochure

captures the unique versatility of MISTRAL through a series

of real-life kitchen installations, highlighting the unlimited

creative potential of this practical and adaptable material. A

loose leaf insert showing the range of colours also

accompanies the brochure.

Andrew Pickup explains: “Our new brochure

demonstrates the many unique features and benefits of

MISTRAL and will help the consumer understand the

important design and installation advantages of a genuine

solid surface material.”

Visit www.karonia.com to find out further detailed

information on the range.

This easy to navigate website is divided into a series of

short, easily assimilated sections. It highlights the

important implications of MISTRAL’s 25mm solid format in

a ‘features and benefits’ section while the online gallery

explores the endless creative applications.

A comprehensive range of detailed training videos and

installation manuals can also be accessed via the site,

along with care and maintenance advice, while specialist

tools and equipment for working with MISTRAL can be

ordered from the online store. There is also the option to

download the new range brochure directly from the site.

MISTRAL 25mm solid surface worktops come with a

10-year manufacturer’s warranty and are available

through a nationwide network of distributors detailed on

the website.

The new brochure is packed with informationand inspiring photography.

Sink grooves can be cut to makean integral draining area.

The new Areno finish launched at kbb2012.

There's no limit to the creative possibilities as thematerial is easy to cut, shape and seamlessly join.

s continue to inspire

Following the launch of six new colours at kbb2012,

Karonia reports the extended range of MISTRAL

25mm solid surface worktops is performing

exceptionally well.

The original collection of MISTRAL 25mm solid surface

worktop in 11 effects was launched at kbb2010 and has

gone from strength to strength as the versatility of this

enhanced acrylic worksurface is fully appreciated. Now the

new colours, Areno, Consera, Ignea, Toffee Cream and

Zircona, plus Alpine, a new ‘bright’ white featuring

Karonia’s unique multi-layered chip effect, have further

extended the appeal of the range.

Director Andrew Pickup comments: “Working closely

with our distributors we have been able to anticipate

trends and develop the colours and effects to meet

consumer demand. Our comprehensive colour palette

now offers a choice to suit everyone, whether they are

looking for a dramatic statement effect or alternatively a

co-ordinating colour to tone with their furniture.”

MISTRAL is a completely solid, enhanced acrylic

which, as it has no substrate, can be shaped and curved to

meet the most adventurous designs. It offers the consumer

the look of natural quartz and stone combined with the

practicality and convenience of a manmade material as

there is no need for specialist tools. It is tough, hygienic

and can be replenished if necessary, making it particularly

suitable for kitchen and bathroom use.

0845 658 0333www.karonia.com

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Adding a lavish feel, High Gloss is available in a range ofstone and wood designs ranging from classic Everest andJamocha Granite to new Paloma White (shown right) and

Paloma Black. High Gloss is also available on new True Scaleintroduction Black Storm (shown at the top of this page).

Splashbacks are quicker to install than tiles and easierto clean. If a glass effect is wanted, new additions Frosted

Jade (shown right) and Frosted Silver are perfect and createa stunning feature. Alternatively, use a High Gloss

splashback in plain colours Carnaval, Amarena or DarkChocolate to create a bold, on trend design.

Puregrain is a lightly brushed natural timber finish that fitsperfectly into a country style or classic kitchen setting. It isavailable in four oak designs.

new looks forAxiom® by

Formica Group


With a full focus on support for kitchenstudios and trade distributors,Formica Group is introducing its

stylish new Axiom® worktop range.As the kitchen develops into a much more

social space, the high tech professional look isbeing replaced by a cosier, vintage new countryor simple modern feel that can be achieved witha choice of worktops from the Axiom range.

Inspired by European residential trends, thenew Axiom worktops and accessories range canhelp to create the kitchen buyers dream of.

The refreshed Axiom range includes over20 new designs, two exclusive new textures,Puregrain and Scovato, a new 3mm radiusprofile for a more natural worktop finish andnew feature splashbacks.

In response to the market, a lightlychiselled, yet smooth finish, new Scovato,meaning ‘to unearth or discover’, gives theworktop a sense of dimension. Exclusive toAxiom by Formica Group, Steel Materia withScovato mimics a distressed metallic finish forthat vintage look so sought after today. Scovatoon Diamond Black and White shows the subtlehighs and lows of this texture, creatingbeautiful, smooth kitchen surfaces. BlackSequoia and Slate Sequoia from the True Scalerange are finished in new Scovato texture for anatural earthy feel.

Classic looks can be created with traditionalstone or woodgrain designs. For a morecontemporary twist, worktops can becomplemented with a splash of bright colourfrom bold accessories.

A comprehensive promotional package isavailable to support the Axiom range. Itincludes a new point of sale unit (conditionsapply), a new website with the facility to view afull worktop surface and the Formica® Sampleservice, where new Axiom brochures andlaminate samples can be quickly and easilyrequested.0191 259 3478www.axiomworktops.com

Axiom® True Scale captures thebeauty of natural materialswithout the repetition of patternfound in traditional laminate.Mirroring the character ofnatural stones, woods andgranites, each individualworktop will show uniquecharacteristics - just as in nature.

Formica, the Formica anvil device and Axiom are registered trademarks of the Diller Corporation.

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Colour ChoicesMountain Larch Cappuccino P, Luan

Oak Tobacco, Moulins, Cobra, and

Trojan PA were introduced by Renolit

into the global 3D stock range with a

number of other exciting new Renolit

Covaren and Renolit Alkoren 3D decors

for 2012. Consisting of 16 different

woodgrain effects, printed effects and

textures, and ten high gloss solid colours

they can be divided into seven groups as

listed here:

Elm: Swiss Elm in three colours, one in

high gloss

Walnut: Pacific with a light and dark

choice

Textured solid colours: Elegant Ash,

Okasha and Saw Cut textured surfaces

Conifer: Mountain Larch Cappuccino P

Oak: Luan Oak Tobacco, Trojan PA and

Foscari Oak Pale Nat

Special effects: Modern effects of

Cobra and Moulins SC

High gloss solid colours: Modern

selection of ten fashionable colours

All the new designs can be seen in the

A4 Renolit Highlights collection binder or

within the handy A6-sized 3-part

complete range set off Renolit Covaren,

Renolit Alkoren and Renolit Solid Colours.

Contact Renolit Cramlington Ltd to

request samples or any further

information:

01670 718222

[email protected]

www.renolit.com/design

FABULOUS FANTASIESRenolit is proud to announce two individual andstriking fantasy designs as new additions to theRenolit Covaren stock range. The new RenolitCovaren Cobra is a fantasy design which picks upon the current trend towards irregular stripes andgeometric patterns.

The design is modern and contrasting, yetcreates a very homely atmosphere depending onthe colour combination used. It is most suitable forcombinations with the three colours which featurewithin the printed design itself, namely greys,coffees and blues. For example mix with RenolitCovaren Flint Grey Nat Trend or Lana Matt Grey,for a harmonious result. Try Renolit AlkorenMTO

Putty for a trendy look or either Renolit AlkorenMTO

Aqua or Wave Blue for striking contrast. The Cobraprint in combination with Melinga emboss createsa highly attractive impression of depth andtherefore follows the trend towards simple textures.

The new Moulins design is reminiscent of aconcrete structure with a subtle two colour squareprint. Given its very subtle printed design, thefinish can also be used as a pseudo solid colour.The design is very much on trend and, with itsneutral grey colour, is suitable for combinationswith various plain colours.

NEUTRAL NATURALSRenolit has announced striking textured printed designsas new additions to the Covaren 3D global stock range.Mountain Larch Cappuccino P and Luan Oak Tobaccoboth meet the demand for designs which harmonisewith up-to-date natural shades of coffee and tobacco andwill add texture and style to a variety of room settings.

Mountain Larch Cappuccino P is a deepembossed linear textured design. Restrained planksseparate alternating sections of bi-directional grainingcreating movement within the design. It will suit avariety of different furniture styles and rooms includingbedrooms, living areas and kitchens.

Luan Oak Tobacco impresses with its naturallooking 3D crosshatched design embellished with a sawcut emboss. Large planked cathedrals add structure tofinely grained sections, which alternate with stripes andgentle growth rings. The horizontal Saw Cut surfacestructure gives the tri-dimensional character of this decor.

GOLDEN WONDER...Trojan PA (46707) has a warm golden brown colour with apearl element giving added vitality to the finished result. This

modern fresh oak, in the Renolit Covaren 3D global stockrange, is an intricate design with subtle planking, fine wood-

ticking and precise detailing, bringing depth and variety tothe overall effect. The design is finished with a new woodtouch emboss giving the product a realistic natural feel. It

matches Kronospan D6672 and has completed FinishPerformance Testing by FIRA satisfying the requirements for

the assessment of domestic kitchen worktops, doors andother panel elements as specified in BS6222 part 3 1999.

Moulins

Trojan PA

Cobra

Mountain Larch Cappuccino P

Luan Oak Tobacco

On trend colours and textures from Renolit are new for 2012

new designs from renolit

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Kitchen design must be flexible,

simplify life for the user and pay

attention to detail. And nothing

adds to the detail of a kitchen like highly

functional and aesthetically pleasing

interior fittings. Although the oversized

wag’s palace kitchens of yesteryear are

on the wane, manufacturers and

designers agree that homeowners still

want quality products that enhance their

kitchen, both functionally and

aesthetically. For kitchen accessories, that

means upscale amenities that make the

kitchen more enjoyable to use. When it

comes to interior fittings, it is all about

adding greater accessibility.

Manufacturers of fittings such as

Blum and Kessebohmer are focusing on

solutions that will simplify life for

increasingly busy consumers. The biggest

trend relates to improving functionality

of interior fittings and accessories toward

improved ease of use. Many

manufacturers are offering more and

more accessories as standard options

rather than only as an upgrade. As a

result, many showrooms are now

updating their displays and loading them

up with accessories that the consumer

can see, feel and touch rather than

simply showing them from a brochure.

Few customers can resist the practical

lure of a Magic Corner or a fabulous pull

out larder once demonstrated.

In a well-designed kitchen,

everything has a place. Selecting the

appropriate storage solutions allows

designers to ensure that this happens,

and allows consumers to customise their

space to their specific needs.

Manufacturers agree that both drawer

and corner storage remain hot trends.

Pull out fittings bring the contents of the

cabinet out to the user, rather than the

user having to squat down and dig into

the cabinet. Full-extension drawers give a

good overview of what is in the drawer

so it is easy to find things.

Interior fittings and accessories come

in as many configurations as there are

personalities of designers and consumers.

But regardless of the style or design

space optimisation is key. Designers want

to get the most useful storage out of the

space they have to work with, and do it

in a way that blends seamlessly with the

appearance of the kitchen. Adjustability is

also important as storage items change

due to a change in shopping habits

(from shopping weekly to bulk

shopping), people moving, family

members returning to live at home, etc.

Interior fittings playan important role

in making a kitchenefficient andeasy to use.

The inside story

TK Components’ Genius is an innovative premium wirework unit designed to enable hard-to-reach areas withinkitchen cabinets to be easily accessed without unnecessary bending or exertion. Manufactured in Italy, Genius

features rotating shelves which move independently out of the cabinet towards the user, making them ideal forstoring a variety of household items without compromising on space. The grey anti-slip trays with polished chromerails each have a loading capacity of 20kg and are available as right or left handed options. Suitable for 450mm or

500mm doors, they can be installed within both 900mm and 1000mm cabinets. A guide on how to install Genius isavailable on the website at www.tkcomponents.co.uk

0161 336 [email protected]

Fitting perfectly into the contemporary Cucina Colorecollection, Mereway Kitchens’ new Tambour unit bringspracticality, style and flexibility to the kitchen as theclean stainless steel design complements most majorhousehold appliances. Mereway has upgraded itsexisting tambour unit with the introduction of 12 newvariants. These new cabinets are available in 1205 and1215mm high sizes, either 600 or 900mm wide and innew depths; 300, 450 and 560mm depths. The newtambours are strong and robust, engineered to featurea single roller mechanism at the top with an easy lift upmotion providing unrestricted access to contents.Designed to house small, but bulky kitchen appliancessuch as kettles, toasters and food processors, tambourscan be drilled for electrical points to enable items toslide out across the worktop easily.0121 706 7844www.merewaykitchens.co.uk

The best storage ideas for well planned kitchens.

trouble free storage

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InnostorPlus– NewstoragesolutionsfromECF• Freshcontemporarydesign

• Consistentstylingacrosstherange

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• Rangeincludes–rotating&standardlarders,basepull-outs&cornersolutions

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• Wipecleananti-slipbasetotrays

Purposefully designed with a continuity ofstyling,InnostorPluspresentsacontemporarycollection of storage solutions to suit amultitudeofapplications.Withanemphasison space optimisation & ease of access,InnostorPlusprovidesanaestheticallypleasing&practicalsolutiontoyourstorageneeds.

The full Innostor Plus range is featured inthe new Component Portfolio, to requestyourcopypleasecontactyourTerritorySalesManagerorourheadoffice.

Crestwood has introduced a new corner unit calledModena. Two independently moving shelves can becompletely removed from the cabinet in an elegantsweeping action. White shelf surfaces, high quality

chroming along with a very stable action and aloading capacity of 20kg per shelf emphasise the

quality of the Modena corner units. Available in 450and 500mm variants for 900 and 1000mm corner

base units, the Modena unit can also be upgraded tosoft close with the use of an optional retrofit gas stay

pack. As usual with Crestwood’s Sourcebookproducts, the Modena offers excellent quality,

competitive pricing and in stock availability.01780 753407

www.thesourcebookdirect.co.uk

With the Recornermaxx, Vauth-Sagelhas revolutionised

storage spaceutilisation in allcorner cabinet

variants including base, wall and tall units. Instead of using a bulky centralcolumn for round shelf fittings, this product offers a completely new and

invisible construction solution. To date, the Recorner maxx has been available forclassic 90-degree corner cabinet solutions or 45-degree versions with 3/4- or4/4-round shelves. Now the corner cabinet doors are not only concave, the

concave cut-out of the round shelf has been adapted to this trailblazing design.0049 5272 60101

www.vauth-sagel.com

PWS, exclusive distributor of market-leading Kessebohmer storage solutions, has launched Convoy Lavido. Convoy is a completelynew larder system with the shelves accessible from three sides. As well as stylish looks, Convoy Lavido features an impressive loadcapacity of 130kg, soft opening and closing and transparent safety glass sides for full visibility of contents. It really is an extremelyflexible storage solution with shelves that can be height adjusted at the flick of a switch to customise the unit and optimise spacefor different height items. Shelves have an anti-slip coating. Convoy Lavido is available to suit 500 and 600mm cabinets.

As well as many benefits that add significant value for the end-user Convoy Lavido has been designed with the fitter in mind.The unit is installed without any connection to the front panel of the cabinet so can be configured behind hinged doors and slidingdoors, or even without any door at all. The runner system, developed especially for Convoy, guarantees stability and perfectlysynchronised and fluent movement. Kessebohmer has engineered ClickFixx for simple assembly and adjustment of Convoy, whichmeans quicker and easier installation. The Kessebohmer range is available exclusively from PWS Distributors in the UK.01325 505555www.pws.co.uk


trouble free storage

The KKA10010 softclose unhandedmagic cornerorganiser is from theKompact rangewhich is distributed

exclusively by Scotland-based Leaker Direct. The KKA10010 is a reversibleright and left pull out corner with gas piston. It features four high qualitychrome baskets in a heavy duty frame and measures 864 x 485 x550/690mm. It has a 900mm carcase width for doors minimum 400mm.01698 831010www.leakerdirect.co.uk

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These practical storage pull outs are available to suitstandard cabinet widths from 300-1000mm.

Designed for use in a blindcorner base, the InnostorPlus Corner Organiser isavailable in both left andright handed options.

Innostor Plus is the latest range ofincabinet kitchen storage solutionsexclusive to ECF.

The Ultimate Carousel is just one of many cornerstorage solutions in the Innostor Plus range.

Designed to suit a 300mm-wide pullout cabinet, this rotating larder provides easyaccess to stored items. Standard pull out larders to suit 300, 400, 500 and 600mmcabinets are also available.


innovative innostorplus from ecf

Covering the majority of popular

cabinet configurations, the Innostor

Plus range includes rotating and

standard pull out larders, base pull outs and

a range of corner storage solutions.

Designed with a pleasing continuity of

styling, Innostor Plus presents a

contemporary collection of storage

solutions to suit a multitude of applications.

With an emphasis on space optimisation

and ease of access, the collection provides

an aesthetically pleasing and practical

solution to storage needs.

Innostor Plus fittings feature a light grey

frame with polished chrome tray surrounds,

creating a fresh contemporary look to

complement today’s kitchens. Contrasting

anti slip matting is fitted as standard on all

storage trays. As an extra finishing touch,

each Innostor Plus product features a stylish

branding plate.

From a performance point of view, the

majority of Innostor Plus products feature

soft close action together with full extension

runners, combining smooth opening and

closing with low noise operation. Each

product is supplied with easy to follow

installation instructions and, where needed,

fitting templates are also provided.

The full Innostor Plus range can be seen

in the new 2012/13 Component Portfolio.

Contact East Coast Fittings for a copy or

further information:

01664 424288

[email protected]

www.ecf.co

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Banish the under the sink glory hole with Blum’s clever drawers.

Automatic opening systems are veryuseful in small kitchens – and for

elderly or less able customers.

store morewith blum

Pull out shelves make it easy to access everything in theBlum Intivo larder - an unbeatable way to make orderout of chaos.

Space Corner makes a difficult area fully accessible.

Blum, the acknowledged experts in fittingsand storage systems, have conducted

extensive research into the way kitchensare used and how to make the best

possible use of the space inside cabinets.

Functional cabinets are the way to go,” says David Sanders,

Blum UK Sales & Marketing Director. “We buy a refrigerator or

an oven for a specific purpose, so why shouldn’t every kitchen

cabinet have a specific storage role? The watchwords for base units

are no shelves - instead the perfect solution is full extension pullouts

and drawers that give total access. By planning a kitchen interior

along these lines, you will give the consumer over 55 percent of

additional storage space when compared to a conventional kitchen

- and automatically create an

ergonomically efficient layout - what

we at Blum call Dynamic Space.”

Using units such as Blum’s

unique Space Corner and clever

fittings like the under sink and plinth

depth drawers all helps. Perfect

runner systems such as Blum’s high

load bearing Tandem (65kg) runners

and automatic opening systems such

as the Blum SERVO-DRIVE are all

important considerations for small

kitchens.

01908 285700

www.blum.com


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Segreto from Mereway is now available infour hand stained and five hand paintedcolours in a veneer finish. Painted finishesinclude light and airy Chalk White and CaféLatte, to deeper Truffle Matt and Anthracite.Stained finishes include Bleached Oak,Washed Oak, Seasoned Oak and Burnt Oak,all with a striking textured horizontal grain.Segreto is designed to co-ordinate with aselection of other door colours and finishes.Available in both internal and external curves,the range has a big selection of co-ordinatedaccessories. A new 72-page brochure isavailable showing the full range.0121 706 7844www.merewaykitchens.co.ukwww.cucinacolore.co.uk

Door fronts are whatconsumers see whenthey come to look at anew kitchen. We’veasked the experts tochoose the top trends indoor styles and finishes.

THE EXPERT VIEW

Jitendra Mistry,Design Manager atTK Components,shares his views onthe doors market:

“Curves are a definite trend - they havebeen around for a few years now but arecurrently massively on the increase - this isevident in the fact that at TKC we areincluding curved options in 90 percent ofthe kitchen door ranges we areintroducing. While advancing technologyhas played a part in making curves morereadily available, it is the modern trend foropen plan living that has really beenresponsible for making curves morepopular. Consumers are increasinglyseeking to create a relaxing andwelcoming area that blends seamlesslywith the adjoining living area and curvescan help to achieve this. Curved unitsintroduced at the end of a run or a squareisland can help to merge the boundariesbetween the kitchen and living space, andinternal curves allow kitchen design toflow beautifully, adding elegance and anoverall bespoke look.

“It is true to say that challenging economicconditions have brought a slow down innew product development over the pastfew years. We are seeing variations onexisting products being introduced asopposed to complete new ranges, sohandleless doors, for example, havebecome popular. Additional accessorieshave also been added to ranges to provideconsumers with greater choice. This givesthem the option of choosing a basickitchen on a budget or splashing out on anall singing, all dancing design with plentyof accessories. High gloss slab doors are aspopular today as they were three years agoand are now available in a wider range ofcolour options.

“Neutral colours are the most popular -probably because cream has an agelessfeel and white is contemporary but safe.Our best selling Reflections high glossdoor is available in 11 colours - but thewhite and cream options represent almost60 percent of total sales. Homeowners likeneutral colours as they do not date, sothey see them as a safe option whetherthey decide to sell in the future or opt forstaying put. We are seeing a slightincrease in sales of other neutrals such asolives and beiges.

“Door design will always outweigh choiceof colour in terms of the overall look of thekitchen - even a Shaker kitchen can lookhighly contemporary with the rightstyling. The way homeowners decorateand accessorise plays a big part inachieving the bespoke, individual look.”

Lusso from TK Components is a high glosspainted door range with a striking overall

linear appearance and the option of curves.A big selection of door sizes and accessories

are available across the range, includingboth internal and external curved doors

which allow the creation of a bespoke look.Lusso White (shown right) lends itself to a

contemporary yet timeless environmentwhile Lusso Cream is a warmer alternative.

Lusso doors are manufactured in 19mmMDF and painted with high quality PU

lacquer for a lasting gloss finish.0161 336 3636

www.tkcomponents.co.uk

Trade Mouldings will use the opportunity of W12 Workingwith Design this October to launch a new door. The newdoor has a lacquered finish polished to a high gloss and isinitially available in Larissa (white) or Lucerne (ivory). Thedesign incorporates an integral J grip handle that has beenrouted into the face. The Trade Mouldings stand will alsofeature vinyl wrapped membrane pressed designs, five piecevinyl wrapped doors, timber doors and super high glossacrylic Odyssey doors with laser applied edgings. These havebeen entered into the DIMA competition.01706 753600www.trademouldings.com

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Brand new for 2012 are Airo and Horizon 22mm slaband 22mm handless designs from Marpatt. The doorsare available in 18 standard colours on a three-weekmaximum turnaround. All Marpatt painted productsare finished in house. The company can also colourmatch to any RAL shade or manufacturer’s swatch.Airo and Horizon are part of the new ultracontemporary range from Marpatt, which alsoincludes Orion in White or Alabaster high gloss at£25.70 (before discount) for a 715 by 497mm door.0116 274 3943www.marpatt.co.uk

The Remo handleless range fromPWS has been a big success so

now the company is adding twomore colours. Dove Grey and

Beige are on trend neutrals andfeature the signature barrel

curves that give Remo a designedge. The range also includes

other contoured door anddrawer designs and has FIRA

Gold Award status.01325 505555

www.pws.co.uk

Landau Parapan is both a distributor and amanufacturer and can offer unique flexibility includingbeing able to cope with almost any type of bespokework, customising doors to different sizes in a medleyof woods and paint colours and in a wide range offinishes. High gloss acrylic Parapan fits in perfectly withthe new V-line range of exotic veneers and the moretraditional Brooklands and Nature’s Choice ranges.Landau has recently invested in new equipment,allowing them to offer all ranges to a higher standardof finish at competitive prices.01482 440680www.landauparapan.co.uk

BA Components offers curved doors in both the Bellaand Zurfiz collections. Research by BA has revealed thatShaker is still very popular, especially in muted colours.

With this in mind, the company supplies Bella doors in afully paintable finish. Doors are shown here painted in

Garden Green from the Little Greene Paint Company (BAdoes not offer a painting service). Although neutral are

popular, vibrant colours are eye catching on display -and the Zurfiz range includes an amazing selection of

vivid and dramatic shades in high gloss.028 8676 4600

www.bacomponents.co.uk

Über Furniture has introduced concavecurved doors on all high gloss finisheswithin the Bibury range. Bibury ishandleless with hidden J Profle doorpulls. The curved doors arecompetitively priced and are 22mmthick. Colours in polyester lacquerinclude Pearl White, Pavilion GreenGrey, Stone Grey Beige and CanvasAlabaster.01384 638700www.uberfurniture.co.uk

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Little details make the difference. Quirkyaccessories such as chalkboard units, mantel

kits and rustic wicker basket drawers addopportunities for personalisation.

Somewhere to put the laptop is vital in a family kitchen.Here Lynton units painted in bold charcoal Bowler define theworking area.

The Painted Collection from K Kitchens is

a beautiful range of solid ash painted

furniture featuring 30 door styles and

15 paint colour options. This versatile

collection aims to meet the growing trend for

painted doors and offer maximum design

flexibility and opportunities for personalisation.

Lynton and Ambleside doors available in

a choice of 15 colours and a wide choice of

accessories present the consumer with all

the ingredients needed to create an

individual bespoke style kitchen. K Kitchens

encourages its retailers to design kitchens

like this for consumers by showing how

different units and storage solutions can be

combined to complement living zones in an

open plan situation.

The 15 painted colour options, ranging

from earthy, natural tones such as Cappuccino

and Beauvais to strong and striking such as

Blush and Bowler, give the range universal

appeal. There are 26 accessories, all available

in the 15 colours, 20 handle options and a

comprehensive selection of cabinet sizes and

types, all adding to the tailor made look.

0800 877 8899

www.k-kitchens.co.uk

A freestanding 800mm shelf unit is wall mountedand combined with Ambleside units to make a lowlevel seating area that is ideal for casual dining andentertaining.

Painted doors allow the consumer to bringan individual touch to kitchen design bymixing and matching colours. HereLynton doors are shown in Blush and Blue.

The Painted Collection from K Kitchens is packedwith inspiring ideas for creating open plan spacesby being creative with different units, paintedfinishes and accessories.

get creative with K


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Add elegance and mood withinnovative lighting to suit any taste.

Get the most from any kitchen with innovativespace saving ideas.

Perfect motion and usability withbi-fold lift systems.

Hinges and opening / closingsystems for any application.

customised kitchensa doddle with hpp


Thanks to advanced manufacturing

technology in the world of doors,

creating the bespoke, unique and

innovative kitchen that consumers demand

has never been more achievable, not to

mention exciting!

Whether your customer is looking for a

minimalist look or an outrageous splash of

colour, the vast range of kitchen products

available from leading UK distributor HPP is

sure to satisfy every design desire.

HPP offers everything needed to

successfully create a unique and bespoke

kitchen design, from board for carcasses to

the very last light fitting, hinge and handle,

they have all aspects covered. The huge range

of board products available from HPP leave

most customers spoilt for choice. There are

hundreds of board decors available; with

finishes from tactile matt to stunning high

gloss, allowing any look to be achieved.

All HPP manufactured doors can be

custom made to any size, style and finish,

helping achieve the most stunning kitchen

designs and to ensure the layout you have

created for your customer is totally unique.

Matching door and carcass materials creates a

cohesive and fluid kitchen design.

Blum closing systems fit perfectly with

HPP doors and offer a touch of luxury and

practicality, whilst an extensive range of Vibo

wirework products helps to utilise space

effectively, making sure that every centimetre

is optimised in a clever and efficient way.

To complete the design, worktops,

handles and lighting create those finishing

touches that add style, luxury and

atmosphere to the kitchen area, helping

achieve the perfect look and feel that is truly

unique to the individual customer.

With such a massive choice of options,

trade customers are certain to find what they

want at HPP. The company has a highly

trained team of professionals who offer help

and guidance for the entire product range of

board, doors and fittings, all of which helps

make creating any bespoke kitchen an

absolute doddle.

Contact HPP to find out more about them

and their extensive range of kitchen products:

0161 628 6100

www.hpponline.co.uk

With changes in consumer lifestyle and trends over the years, thekitchen has become an increasingly important aspect of any UK

home, and there has been a rise in demand for bespoke, unique andoften luxurious layouts. Recent innovations in door manufacturing

technology means that HPP is ready to meet every trend.

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THERE’S KITCHENS AND THERE’SBA KITCHENS... ALL BUT THE

KITCHEN SINK BY BAWith minimalist looks and linear stylingthat ranges from the contemporary, ontrend Zurfiz Range to the timeless andtraditional classics of the Bella Range,

BA really does have it all when it comesto choice in kitchen design.

028 8676 4600www.bacomponents.co.uk


create the look

This Pisa kitchen in Tiepolo LightWalnut is beautifully understated yetvery much designed for today -another great opportunity from BAfor your customers to get the kitchenof their dreams.

Daring, dashing and effortlessly chic this Ultragloss Saffron Kitchen fromZurfiz by BA Range provides your customers the perfect setting when

they want to invite friends and get the dinner party started. Available ina total of thirteen colours from smart Ultraglosses, to stunning

Woodgrains and shining Metallics, what’s not to show off?

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By making Bella doors available in a fullypaintable finish the consumer is nowonly limited by imagination. Shown herepainted in Garden Green from the LittleGreene Paint Company (BA does notoffer a painting service) this Shaker withcurved doors on the island has all thecharm and tradition of a fully painted,handmade kitchen. This is real luxury atan affordable price.

The rise in popularity of the handlelesskitchen door continues. BA is right onmessage with its handleless rail offering.The latest addition to the handleless lineup is the new Knebworth door, shownhere in striking Avola Cream / AvolaFlint Grey. This inspiring design is afabulous example of how sleek andstylish a handleless kitchen can look. Eyecatching, minimalist & modern,Knebworth has all the ingredients fortoday’s perfect kitchen.


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The Mercury 1082 has an inductionhob, a multifunction oven, an extra

large oven and a roll out grill with fourcooking positions. The induction hobhas nine power settings on each zone

and a booster. The range is available in avariety of colours including Blueberry,

Purple Haze, Truffle, Oyster, Snowdrop,Liquorice, Stainless Steel and Ash Black.

08707 561236www.mercuryappliances.co.uk

Belling has marked its centenary by giving some of its mostpopular range cookers a limited edition finish. The 100 Collectionhas clean lines, a brilliant white finish and chrome accents tocreate the wow factor. The look works really well on the BellingDB4. There are three DB4 models in the collection - a 90cmelectric, a 110cm dual fuel and a 110cm electric.0844 248 4149www.belling.co.uk

Fisher and Paykel’s impressive professional style range has two 53-litremultifunction electric ovens and a six burner gas hob featuringStreamlined iron trivets. The hob features a 4.5kW dual ring burner. Therange is 1195mm wide.0845 600 1934www.fisherpaykel.co.uk

Brand new from Rangemaster

is the Professional 100FX. It is

100cm wide and has two A rated

ovens. The professional style gas

hotplate features a wok ring and a

sit on griddle. There is also a

useful storage drawer. The range

is available in Gloss Black,

Cranberry, Cream, Stainless Steel

and Gloss White.

0870 755 6485

www.rangemaster.co.uk

Many of the big name built in brands have abandoned attempts at the rangecooker market - but Electrolux is still there and offers the sleek and very wellspecified EKM10460X. It has a full multifunction oven and a convention ovenwith rotisserie and a six burner gas hob with cast iron pan stands. There are

two wok burners on the hob. Both ovens have catalytic liners.08445 613613

www.electrolux.co.uk

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Sales are not as buoyant as they used to be,but many British homeowners still have a yento own a range cooker. Ranges have a naturalaffinity with traditional design - and are amust in a nostalgic display.

Contemporary but adaptable enough to fit in with modern ortraditional kitchen furniture, the ZCM1031X from Zanussi has amultifunction oven and a secondary oven with four functions anda six burner hob with triple crown wok burner and cast iron panstands. The range is 100cm wide and is BB rated.08445 612612www.zanussi.co.uk

THE PROFESSIONAL CHEFFalcon reckon that their CKR 1092 is the nearest the home cook canget to a professional cooking experience in a domestic kitchen. Cheffytouches include a 5kW wok ring, a roll out grill, a multifunction fanoven, a second oven and a storage drawer. The stainless steel finishadds to the professional look.0870 755 6486www.falconappliances.co.uk

The La Cornue vaulted oven is a favouritewith French professional chefs because of itseven heat distribution. Until now the vaultedoven was only available on the larger models- making the smaller new 1908 designespecially welcome. It is available in Navy, IceWhite and Black.0845 712 5207www.lacornue.co.uk

Available in a choice of coloursincluding Ivory, Black andBurgundy, the dual fuelBCD920 from Baumatic hastwo multifunction ovens and afive burner gas hob with wokburner. The programmer iseasy to use and the range hasan AA rating. Other featuresinclude a half grill option.0118 933 6900www.baumatic.co.uk


Named for the great Paul Bocuse, the Rosieres Bocuse range is areally serious piece of cooking kit. It has a multifunction ovenwith pyroclean, a second conventional oven, a five burner gashob with a Mijorose simmer burner, a super burner for Orientalcookery and a cast iron hotplate with a griddle section. Chunkyprofessional style controls add the finishing touch.0151 334 2781www.hoover.co.uk

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The Infinite Pure induction hob from Electrolux, the world’s first fully backlit hob,offers a dramatic centrepiece for any kitchen. That’s because the simplicity of theInfinitePure induction hob’s sleek black rectangle is retained until the hob is turnedon. That’s when the hob’s new, intuitive rotary sliders appear. The controls areinspired by professional chefs’ need for instant, precise heat control. The power levelfor a zone is selected with a single touch then fine-tuned with a separate rotaryshaped slider.

“Our InfinitePure hobs with intuitive DirectAccess sliders give you incrediblyprecise fine-tuning for cooking delicate sauces like Hollandaise,” says Sophie Davidsonof Electrolux. “Yet almost instant high heat means you can be ready to sear meat orfish in seconds.”

Like other members of the Infinite Induction family, InfinitePure uses flexiblecooking zones that automatically adjust to a pan’s exact shape and size (as long asthe cross is covered).08455 610561www.electrolux.co.uk

The digital age is here and it isn’t justconsumer electronics that are

benefiting from new technology.Washing machines and dishwashers

are more efficient and moreeconomical, thanks to sensors that

work out the best programme times,water and detergent use. Improved

A+ and above ratings have maderefrigeration cheaper to run andbetter at conserving food. Manycookers can now work out - with

quite unnerving reliability - how tocook a joint to perfection. All the user

has to do is push a button. The bestnews is that most of it is simple to

operate and easy to understand - socustomers can easily see the benefits.


De Dietrich has done a lot to advance the cause of induction. The 93cm Piano zonelessinduction hob is the most sophisticated yet - and offers several different modes for flexiblecooking. The intuitive interface on the full colour TFT screen, combined with the Quick UserGuide, makes the Piano hob simple and easy to use. Time and temperature can beindividually and confidently controlled at a touch.

Expert Mode uses the entire 81cm by 40cm cooking area. Up to five differently sizedpans can be placed on the hob and it will detect the pan’s presence, wherever it is situated.Should the pan be moved anywhere on the hob, sensors will automatically ensure that thetemperature remains constant, delivering total ‘zoneless’ cooking. In Piano Mode the cookingsurface is converted to three separate cooking zones, which reflect the design of a pianokeyboard. Pans can be added to each zone, as required, and the temperature of each zonecan be precisely adjusted to suit the cooking requirements. Solo Mode is designed to emulatea professional chef’s hot all over hotplate so all pans are at the same temperature.01256 308067www.dedietrich.co.uk

Stoves and Belling have launchedtwo new appliances that, for thefirst time, combine an oven and amicrowave in the same unit.Designed to maximise space, the StovesDuo Cook SEB900FPSMW is a 90cm built-in electric cooker comprising of a 20-litre,800W side-opening microwave with grillin the top cavity and a spacious 69-litrecapacity fanned oven in the lower cavity.The BI90FMW Micro Cook by familyfavourite Belling, also has a 90cm built inoven and 800W microwave with a fasciacooling system. The main cavity plays hostto a variable rate electric grill and ovenwith an easy to clean enamel finish. Bothappliances are A energy rated, will bemanufactured in the UK and are availablein Black or Stainless Steel.

Jon Brennan, brand manager forStoves and Belling built-in products, said: "Modern kitchens are shrinkingso we have been experimenting with new cooker configurations to focuson space-saving and ease of use for the consumer. While microwaves andovens have been used in banks of appliances for some time, the StovesDuo Cook SEB900FPSMW and Belling BI90FMW Micro Cook are the firstproducts on the market to combine the two in a single unit and we believethey will really appeal to those with smaller kitchens.”0844 248 4149 0844 248 4149www.stoves.co.uk www.belling.co.uk

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Steam cooking preserves vitamins and minerals so is ahealthy way to prepare food – but not every consumer has

the space or budget for a separate steam oven. Fagor’scompetitively priced FSO1700X solves the problem by

offering 17 functions and a full width steam tray which isfilled with water and inserted into the base of the oven cavity

for steam cooking. The oven also has pyrolytic cleaning – abonus most consumers will appreciate.

01256 308067www.fagor.co.uk

DESIGN LABThe annual Electrolux Design Lab competitionhighlights some of the best ideas fromdesigners of the future. This year’s shortlistincludes these intriguing ideas:

Whirlpool has improved its Fusion built-in oven, increasing thecapacity to a huge 73 litres and an energy rating of ‘A-20%’. Thenew large capacity Fusion oven with its upgraded energy ratingof ‘A-20%’ offers the retailer extra value at point of sale, alongsidethe numerous benefits thanks to Whirlpool’s innovativetechnology. Whirlpool’s clever and intuitive patented 6th Sensetechnology senses the weight of food in the oven andautomatically adapts and controls the cooking process to ensureperfect results. The Whirlpool Cook3 system means a consumercan cook on three levels simultaneously, without transferringflavours, and with the AKZM 656/IX oven now featuring an

increased capacity to 73 litres, it allows for extra space for larger items. The Fusion line alsofeatures the Whirlpool Ready2Cook convection system, taking away the need to pre-heatthe oven, offering 20 per cent energy saving advantages. Juliana Sado, Brand MarketingManager for Whirlpool, says: “The Fusion built-in oven is now bigger and better than ever.The improved energy rating will save the consumer money while the increased capacityallows for larger items to be cooked, which will be of huge benefit for busy families.”020 8649 5000www.whirlpool.co.uk

Well thought out and cleverly designed, the Luce ovenrange from Hotpoint includes a selection of models thatinclude High Definition Cooking, a unique selection ofinnovative technologies that give the user complete controlover everything being cooked. Dual Flow Technologydistributes heat to every corner of the oven using Hotpoint’sunique Dual Flow system that eliminates cooking hotspots,and creates evenly cooked food every time. The collectionincludes both single and double ovens.08000 921922www.lucebyhotpoint.co.uk

Miele Bespoke Build Ral Hood RedFor an extractor hood that is unique to the customer’skitchen, Miele offers a special build service, where it is

possible to choose from any of the RAL colours. It is alsopossible to specify special heights to suit the room’s

dimensions - ideal for especially high ceilings - as well asside connections, that allow the extractor to be

positioned without restraints on ducting.0845 365 6614

www.miele.co.uk

‘Ingresure’by Jongwoo Choi, Central Saint Martins Collegeof Art and DesignIngresure will accurately measure the ingredients of asoup, sauce or stew and let you know how much salt,pepper or spice is needed for perfect seasoning.Ingresure uses advanced sensors to tell the cook what isneeded and comes with multiple attachments forwhichever meal is being prepared.

‘Smart Plate’by Julian Caraulani, Coventry UniversitySmartPlate is the world’s first intelligent dish thatphysically interprets food and transforms it intosound, completing the circle of senses by which weunderstand what we eat. The plate wirelessly connectsto a mobile device, then by measuring differentaspects of the ingredients it identifies food andprecisely attaches musical notes, harmonies andrhythm to each ingredient.

‘Cruet Salt and Pepper’by Harry Hale, Nottingham Trent UniversityThe Cruet is a salt and pepper shaker with a twist. TheCruet not only enhances the taste of food but alsoincreases social interaction at the dinner table betweenyou and your guests. Using your smart phone you canselect music that the Cruet will play to accompanyyour meal.

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Holding up to 120 bottles, the BoschKSW30V80GB free standing wine cabinethas nine wooden shelves and a UVprotected glass door, An interior lightmakes it easy to identify the contents.0844 892 8979www.bosch-home.co.uk

The new full length built in ERW3313AOXwine cellar from Electrolux will hold 98

bottles and has an A energy rating - unusualfor wine chillers which tend to be B or C

rated. The cellar has two temperature zones,six full width adjustable bottle shelves and a

multifunction drawer.08445 613613

www.electrolux.co.uk

Designed for the serious wine buyer, the KWT 6831 from Miele can holdup to 178 bottles and benefits from a Flexiframe system which can berepositioned to suit different types and sizes of bottle. There’s a facility toname label shelves - so wines of a particular type can be kept together.The chiller has separate temperature zones and a UV resistant glass door.0845 365 6614 • www.miele.co.uk

The increase in entertaining at home hasmade wine coolers a more popular buy.Here we look at chillers designed forcustomers who buy by the case.

The Siemens iQ700 fully integrated wine cabinet hasan easy to read electronic display. It will hold up to 98

bottles on 14 shelves and has two independenttemperature zones so red and white can be stored in

optimum conditions.0844 892 9044

www.siemens-home.co.uk

Compact but spacious enough to store 46 bottles, the KRVX 6010wine cellar from Kitchenaid has two temperature zones and five shelves.

The glass door is UV protected and the chiller is humidity controlled.0800 988 1266

www.kitchenaid.co.uk


Described as a wine climate cabinet, theRW402460 from Gaggenau is vibration

free and has two independentlycontrolled temperature zones plus

electronic controls. The chiller will holdup to 41 bottles on solid aluminium and

untreated beech trays.01908 328200

www.gaggenau.co.uk

bottle banks

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ABI Caravans are hoping to set an industry benchmarkby incorporating integrated soft closing hinges within

all kitchen units for their new range of sophisticatedluxury holiday homes. Salice UK were delighted to

supply their Silentia 12mm soft close hinge, which isavailable for a full range of applications and has alifetime warranty. Stephen Hardaker, Purchasing

Manager at ABI Holiday Homes, praised Salice, sayingthat they “have not only delivered their hinge system to

meet our requirements, but provided reassurance ofsupply and support at every stage”.

PWS has expanded its Northern Sales Team with theappointment of Christine Booth as Area Sales Managerin the North West, where she will work alongside Peter

Kearton. There are now six Northern Sales Managers.

Leaker Direct wins CavalioThe full range of luxury vinyl floors from Cavalio is nowavailable from Leaker Direct. The Cavalio collectionincludes flooring for the kitchen, living room,bathroom, conservatory and dining room. The flooringis guaranteed for 12 years in domestic use.

The iconic Titanic Centre in Belfast was theinspirational backdrop for a showcase of newSecond Nature doors from PWS. More than 40guests from key accounts across Northern Irelandattended. The new contemporary line up includesPorter, an affordable lacquered slab door availablein Alabaster, Beige and White as well as new DoveGrey and Beige in the Remo range. On the classicfront, the new Coleridge door responds to thedemand for a traditional paint effect design thathas all the hallmarks of a jointed timber door.

In-toto has opened a new store concept inLeicester to support their franchise network.Owned and managed by In-toto themselves,but operating on the same terms andconditions as the 45 UK franchise stores, it willbe used to capture and understand thefranchisee experience, while serving as a testbed for new products, ranges and softwareand as a showroom and training centre.

In-toto have a track record of 32 years asa leading high street kitchen franchise offeringcontemporary German, and more recentlyInframe British kitchens, and the averagefranchisee has been with them for nine years.

Platinum Award for TaskersHome store specialists Taskers has become one of the firstrecipients of the Reginox UK Showroom Award. TheLiverpool-based company has been awarded PlatinumShowroom status. More than half of the sinks and taps ondisplay at Taskers come from Reginox. “Our ShowroomAward scheme recognises loyalty and commitment fromselected retailers,” says Reginox UK Sales and MarketingDirector Dave Mayer. “Taskers has been a Reginox customersince we first launched in the UK about 12 years ago andduring this time we have developed an excellent workingrelationship with the team there. We felt it was time torecognise and reward their loyalty.”

NEWS IN BRIEF

• U-Line, the high end USmanufacturer of undercounterice making, refrigeration andwine preservation products, isopening an office in Finland asthey expand internationally. Theywill be targeting the UK andother European markets with theModular 3000 Series which isdeveloped on a universal metricplatform and designed to fitEuropean size cabinets.www.u-line.com

• NAA has been appointed asthe exclusive distributor for DeDietrich Premium in Ireland. Thecompany has developed amobile demonstration unitequipped with the DOP1190GXTouchscreen oven with ICS andthe Dti1047GC 65cm inductionhob, both in Grey Pearl.


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