New Space Saving Triple Waste Bin from Häfele

The latest space saving waste bin compact from Häfele is designed to carry the maximum cargo while fitting inside the limited space of a 400mm cabinet.

Häfele's space saving triple bin unit is designed to interact with the hinged doors of 400mm base unit cabinets. The housing frame and the bin lids are secured as a single unit to the base panel of the cabinet and the bin cluster is drawn clear on its own runner system for easy access as the door is opened.

The lids of the three refuse containers raise automatically as the door is opened and the bins are drawn clear. When the bin cluster is returned, the lids drop down to fit snugly over the containers to minimise escaping smells.

A minimum installation height of only 320mm is required - the new triple bin cluster is ideal for insertion in under-sink base units, making practical use of space not otherwise easy to optimise. And with an overall waste capacity of 35 litres - one 18 litre container plus two at 8.5 litres - this new compact is ideal for waste segregation and management in today's smaller kitchen.

The bin frame is in silver plastic coated steel while the bin containers are in moulded and colour coded plastic - the larger 18 litre container in black and the two smaller units in grey, one green plastic lined for organic waste; each container can be emptied individually, of course. The grip panel, by which the user can draw the bin cluster forwards, is also in grey plastic.

Overall dimensions are width: 336mm x depth: 471mm x height: 320mm.

Tel: 01788 542020
Email: ray.fisher@hafele.co.uk

PWS Racks Up New Modern Door Accessories

Always on the look out for new design features to enhance the company’s door portfolio, PWS has introduced designer plate and bottle racks to many of its modern kitchen ranges.

Simple yet stylish, the new racks create ample storage for crockery and bottles and at the same time assist ergonomics by ensuring everything is to hand. With smart steel dividers the look is contemporary without being clinical. Both options are available in all five ranges in the Broadoak family as well as the new Milton Ivory and Oak in-frame doors, Ellmau Beech, Baltic Maple and Estro Walnut.

The plate rack is supplied in a 1200mm length and the bottle rack is 763mm long. The racks join the extensive line-up of door accessories in the PWS collection, which is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure designers have an inspirational selection of features.

For further details about PWS 53-strong range of doors, visit http://www.pws.co.uk, call Customer Services on 01325 505555 or email mail@pws.co.uk.

Fitted Bathroom Furniture Solutions from Ambiance bain

Ambiance bain's Linen Basket is just one unit from the company's fitted furniture portfolio that demonstrates the company's desire to provide innovative features that maximise space and eliminate clutter in the small bathroom.

The Linen Basket Unit is available for use with all eight door styles offered by Ambiance bain and measures 330mm deep with a choice of three widths; 300mm, 350mm and 400mm.

The Unit is priced from £305.00. For stockists of Ambiance bain furniture contact 0870 902 1313 or visit http://www.ambiancebain.co.uk.

Mondo Success Story from Häfele

Mondo carousels are one of the unqualified success stories of the kitchen fittings and accessories supply sector over the past decade, according to Ray Fisher, Sales Director of UK distributor Häfele.

‘When we launched Mondo back in the mid-90s it was the definitive - and only - kitchen storage module designed to make best use of corner cabinets in base unit runs. There are now alternative storage solutions but Mondo remains in a class of its own for carousel storage and for the volume of products needed on a day to day basis that can be easily stored and brought immediately to hand.’

And now all Mondo models are available with a soft closure mechanism to ensure optimum ease and efficiency of use for a growing range of door shapes and finishes.

Mondo also now comes with more specification options - grey plastic carousel shelves with moulded retaining lip, white plastic with chrome wire retaining rails, with convex or diagonal closures, with or without wooden chopping block cappings, with internal lighting - and all now with optional soft closures.

The pre-assembled Mondo carousel kits for 900 x 900mm corners are cylindrical in white epoxy coated steel and come now with 16mm wooden side panels for added rigidity when sited.

Plinth height is 150mm and Mondo also now has a range of adjustable plinth legs in black plastic for easier levelling in position.

‘While there are now corner storage options that might be considered glamorous or technically whizzy, for the ultimate in smooth efficiency for corner storage in the modern kitchen, Mondo remains in a class of its own,’ says Ray.

Tel: 01788 542020
Email: ray.fisher@hafele.co.uk

Slide Show from Shades...

This new side-sliding mirror from Shades is especially designed for that all too common situation when the basin is positioned under the window leaving nowhere to hang a decent sized mirror. Simply slide the mirrored door across and it's exactly where you need it - genius!

With the added benefit of two shelves of storage within, this cabinet is already proving particularly popular with developers who are being forced to cram more bathrooms into properties and consumers also appreciate the fact that the door doesn't open out into the room, which can make access awkward. It measures 175mm d x 600mm w x 550mm h and will retail at around £199.

For further information contact 01937 842394 or log on to
http://www.shadesfurniture.co.uk

PWS Extends Shelf Light Range

Building on the success of the stainless steel 'Anthea' shelf light PWS has introduced a new wenge finish which responds to the trend for dark timbers in contemporary kitchen design.

The double-faced fluorescent shelf light not only has an ultra modern styling but also acts as a focal point to display decorative items, uniting form with function.

Available in 600mm and 900mm lengths, the high specification light includes brushed glass diffusers, 4mm thick toughened glass, a high performance triphosphor fluorescent tube and instant flicker-free start up.

With its minimal design the Anthea light is equally suited to other interiors such as living rooms and bedrooms.

Further details of PWS' comprehensive lighting range can be viewed at http://www.pws.co.uk with a link to order on PWS' e-commerce solution Tradezone', or alternatively telephone PWS Customer Services on 01325 505555

New Utensil Trays in Rustic Beech from Häfele

This drawer insert, in solid rustic beech, with utensils in stainless steel, is one of several differently sized models now available from Häfele, each with alternative utensil sets.

The model pictured is designed for a 600mm drawer and measures 473mm - it comes complete with a 50mm spacer to locate the tools and the tray tightly into the drawer. The spacer insets to the rear of the drawer to bring the utensils easily to hand at the front as it is opened.

The rustic beech of the utensil tray is clear lacquered, as is the 50mm spacer piece, for both good looks and for high level impact protection.

The quality stainless steel of the utensils is augmented by rubber grips to help the user get the best from them - each piece has inset rubber thumb grips and also, at the ends of the handles, a rubber grip pad to interact with the heel of the hand.

Utensils demanding a firmer grip - like the corkscrew - have additional rubber strip grips on the handles to ensure an even firmer hold.

Tel: 01788 542020
Email: ray.fisher@hafele.co.uk

Wine Storage - For the User's Eyes Only!

Designed for people who want to store their wine, rather than display it, is this new pull out wine rack from Häfele.

With a frame designed to fix to the side panel of a base cabinet, Häfele's new wine rack accommodates up to 20 bottles and also a dozen wine glasses - all out of sight and away from dust and grime.

And when the user wishes to make a selection, the whole contents pull forward into full, unobstructed view on a heavy duty, full extension ball bearing runner system that comes supplied as part of the kit.

The frame is in silver finished steel and the wine and glasses rack is a chrome finished, heavy gauge wire construction. Minimum installation depth is 480mm and the height requirement is 650mm.

Tel: 01788 542020
Email: ray.fisher@hafele.co.uk

JJO plc Introduces New Corner Storage System to its Accessories Range

J&J Ormerod plc (JJO plc), the independent UK manufacturer of kitchens and bedrooms, has unveiled its comprehensive range of useful kitchen accessories, including the Magic Corner, suitable for the Colonial kitchen range. Recognising that the kitchen has become the central room of the home, JJO plc's accessories provide solutions to a range of space and design challenges. The accessories, which range from lighting and wine racks to storage solutions, are an add-on sale opportunity for stockists of JJO plc's kitchen ranges.

Storage requirements often dictate the design of many kitchens where space is at a premium. JJO plc offers a range of units that are all designed to maximise space in the most innovative way possible. The Magic Corner in Chrome, for example, features a cabinet door that is on a runner rather than a hinge. The shelves are attached to the door rather than the carcass, so when the door opens on the runner, the shelves extend completely out of the cabinet, allowing easier access to the very back of the cupboard. The Magic Corner storage system is suitable for the 1000mm conventional corner base unit and can be used with any kitchen within JJO plc's Colonial range. Available with the option of left or right hand opening it can be combined with other storage solutions offered by JJO plc. Priced at £375 inc VAT, the Magic Corner comes in chrome with painted chrome finish.

Internal drawer units that fit into cupboards or larder units with chrome finish shelving are a great design innovation. Internal drawers can be inserted into cupboards and vegetable baskets hidden behind cabinet doors. These units are all designed to extend outside the cabinet and then to simply lift back inside as the door or drawer closes. With simple, strong mechanisms and silent movement, the pull-outs come in lacquered pressed steel and can fit into JJO plc Colonial kitchens conventional base units from 300mm to 600mm widths and are manufactured by Blum. Prices start at £493 inc VAT for a 300mm internal drawer stack up to £525 inc VAT for a 600mm stack.

JJO plc's accessories also include Blum drawer dividers. Traditional dividers were suitable to sort cutlery, but Blum has devised inserts which can hold cutlery, utensils and knives with ease and in deeper drawers can divide provisions, pans and crockery. The dividers can be used in different combinations within the same drawer to hold different utensils and come in a variety of widths. Prices start at £18 (inc. VAT) for a single 600mm provisions divider, £30 for a B1C1 single width cutlery divider and up to £118 (inc. VAT) for an Orga-line adjustable plate rack (which comes in pairs).

JJO plc is a corporate member of the KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association), a long term member of ASFI (Association of Suppliers to the Furniture Industry) and a supporter of FIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association).

For further information JJO plc can be contacted directly on 01706 877877 or alternatively email Natalie Peters on npeters@jjoplc.com.

Pewter pull at PWS

It seems the pull of pewter knows no bounds when it comes to the success of PWS' handle portfolio. So much so that a further 23 solid pewter designs have been added to PWS' new collection for 2007, reflecting a very keen demand for pewter in kitchen interiors.

The new handles embrace both modern and classic designs proving that pewter is rapidly losing its reputation as a traditionalist's choice and it is increasingly finding its way into some very contemporary interiors. With this in mind the new handles have a slightly softer styling with plenty of shape and contouring.

Comments Andrew Langford, PWS' Marketing Manager, 'It's the rise and rise of pewter. Flashback five years and we literally had a handful of pewter handles in our range, yet now the collection extends to more than 100 options which is testament to the success and design appeal of this beautiful material. Pewter has become a firm favourite in PWS' handle portfolio and is a trend that is expected to continue.'

The new pewter handles join PWS' 650-strong handle collection which unites a mix of modern and traditional styles in a vast array of materials and finishes, from steel, aluminum and chrome through to porcelain and timber.

View the pewter handle collection at http://www.pws.co.uk with a link to order on PWS' e-commerce solution Tradezone', or alternatively telephone PWS Customer Services on 01325 505555.

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