December 2006
The
Best Parties End Up in the Kitchen!
It's
a fact that the best parties end up in the kitchen and judging by the
ongoing popularity of PWS' wine racks
this trend looks set to continue!
PWS has introduced a 500mm wide wine rack to its accessories collection
which has a 5 bottle capacity, with the benefit that further racks can
be added to create not only more storage but an interesting feature in
the kitchen.
PWS has an extensive line-up of wine racks to cater for a variety of storage
needs, from the slim 150mm wide 5-tier wine rack to the 1000mm wide option.
PWS wine racks are made from heavy gauge wire with a fashionable chrome
finish and are manufactured by wirework experts Kessebohmer and supplied
exclusively to PWS in the UK.
Comments Andrew Langford, Marketing Manager at PWS, 'More and more consumers
are using their kitchens as the main dining area in the home for both
family meals and entertaining so wine racks are becoming an essential
element in the kitchen planning process. With the latest 500mm wide rack
we now have a menu of options to answer most design requirements.'
View PWS' product directory 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.
PWS'
new glass door range unites the essential modern elements of sleek looks
with a highly reflective surface, the frameless glass doors emphasise
light and colour.
Whether used as a run of units or punctuated as feature areas, the glass
doors add a chic feel to a contemporary interior, plus if space is at
a premium glass is the perfect material to create sense of space. Being
frameless the doors can be used with standard hinges and for added strength
and stability they are manufactured from toughened glass on a painted
white core. For ease of installation the doors are pre-drilled for handles
with 128mm hole centres.
The glass doors will complement many of the modern kitchen furniture ranges
from PWS' Second Nature collection and also contrastwith other aspects
of the interior, such as timber or granite tops and a wide variety of
different flooring materials. A range of sizes for base and wall units
are available, including wide 797mm and 997mm horizontal doors for a continental
feel to the kitchen.
View PWS' frameless glass door range at http://www.pws.co.uk
or alternatively call the Customer Service Team on 01325 505555.
New
Doors from Trade Mouldings
Two
new door designs have been introduced by UK manufacturer Trade
Mouldings. The new doors are the latest additions to the 25
kitchen and 10 bedroom doors that Trade Mouldings hold in stock.
Linea
Oak is a five piece PVC door with a light and refreshing appeal. The door
is matched to the Kronospan Lissa Oak board (D8925) and is accompanied
by a full range of perfectly matched accessories from plinths and cornices
to pelmets, canopies, end panels, plat and wine racks etc.
Linea Oak is the latest product to come off the state-of-the-art five
piece door line that was installed at the Trade Mouldings factory last
year.
The other new door is a subtle slab door called Eclipse Cappuccino which
has an elegant and contemporary appeal. This door also is accompanied
by the full range of matched accessory components.
Both Linea Oak and Eclipse Cappuccino, as with all Trade Mouldings doors,
are immediately available from all the company’s distribution centres
- Cookstown, Rochdale and Dublin. The three distribution centres are also
comprehensively stocked with vinyl, gloss, 5-piece, glazed doors and timber
doors all depicted in full room set photography in a colour catalogue.
A wide array of accessories and ancillaries are also stocked - including
wirework, cooker hoods, handle and knobs, mouldings etc. A full price
list is available and all distribution centres feature fully staffed trade
counters.
‘With a constantly expanding product portfolio backed by manufacturing
from a single source (Trade Mouldings' Cookstown factory is one of the
most modern and best equipped in Europe), customers can experience the
convenience and reliability of being able to source all requirements from
a single supplier with excellent service.’
Tel: 01706 753600
Introducing
the Aqata Collection - The Perfect Finishing Touches
Aqata
has launched its new Aqata Collection of stylish bathroom accessories.
Designed specifically to echo the style ethos of Aqata's luxury shower
enclosures, the company says that Cirqula® and Qubix® ranges both
deliver the 'wow' factor, for add-on sales opportunities.
Quality
accessories finish the look of a room, turning a bathroom into a style
statement. The Aqata Collection complements the lines and look of Aqata's
shower enclosures, and gives bathroom retailers a value added sale opportunity.
The Aqata Collection has been introduced to give Aqata retailers an additional
range of products to accompany their shower enclosure sales, and comes
with a stylish retailer sample board, consisting of more than a dozen
choice designs for retail display.
The Aqata signature double groove detail is consistent throughout the
new Cirqula® and Qubix® ranges. The Cirqula® range is designed
around a soft curvaceous theme and the Qubix® range is based on square
and linear elements providing practicality and functionality without compromising
on looks or quality.
The complete new Aqata Collection of bathroom accessories comprises over
forty individual items. The accessories market is rapidly expanding and
highly competitive and there are lots of accessories to choose from. Aqata
has focused on developing a range unique to Aqata that ticks more of the
boxes. Good design is borne out of good ideas. Aqata looked at individual
products available in the market place and says that it has gained the
edge by increasing the practicality and functionality of its luxury bathroom
products and improving certain fundamental design elements without compromising
on the quality. This is particularly evident in the small but telling
details.
The free-standing toothbrush holder has a built-in pot and larger holes
for the modern toothbrush, easy clean elements and well-considered design.
Solid brass in a polished chrome finish may seem pure indulgence but true
quality cannot be compromised. Specially designed to echo the overall
look of the shower enclosures, Aqata has embraced practical solutions
like the space-saving towel stacker and sponge baskets. The double adjustable
towel rail has been designed with two fixing plates for greater stability.
With such an extensive collection ranging from liquid soap dispensers
to matching light pulls, Aqata can add those finishing touches adding
individuality to your special haven.
The freestanding selection of accessories is designed to harmonise with
both the Cirqula® and Qubix® collections and includes all the
elements you would expect to find in a luxurious bathroom. A tumbler holder,
adjustable mirror, liquid soap dispenser, cotton jar, toothbrush holder,
tissue holder and toilet brush holder complete the freestanding range.
Prices for Aqata's bathroom accessories range from £11 to £176
plus VAT, and more information is available from Aqata on 01455 896500
or sales@aqata.co.uk.
The
Name is Bond - Miller Bond
Bond
is a range of bathroom accessories launched by Miller
From Sweden, offered in both chrome and brushed nickel finishes.
Combining the virtues of Scandinavian design and workmanship, the Bond
range of accessories by Miller From Sweden is competitively priced, so
dressing the bathroom with this modern design classic won't break the
bank.
Bond includes fifteen wall mounted accessories, ranging from a 450mm diameter
bevelled mirror to a single robe hook, with a shelf, tumbler and soap
tray in clear glass. In addition, Bond has a freestanding range, with
a toilet brush set, soap dish, tumbler and a lotion bottle in frosted
glass, to counterpoint the bright chrome and brushed nickel finish of
the fittings.
The clean, minimalist lines of Bond, underpinned with metalwork in solid
brass, bring together elegance with durability that will grace the modern
bathroom for years to come.
Tel: 01844 264800
PWS
says that its new solid pewter handle portfolio is going from strength
to strength as both designers and consumers are attracted to this increasingly
popular material. Pewter is becoming a firm favourite in PWS' extensive
handle portfolio and the new introductions include a wide range of styles
and sizes.
The success of the new pewter range is proof that traditional materials
are really forging their way into contemporary kitchen design, revealing
an unprecedented demand for solid pewter handles.
A selection of the new handles have flowing, sculptured lines, creating
a look that is softer on the eye and are fully in tune with the growing
trend for more curves and shape in kitchen design.
In addition to the pewter handle collection, PWS offers a raft of handles
encompassing more than 600 options. Covering traditional, modern and hi-tech
styles, the portfolio is offered in a wide range of finishes including
stainless steel, aluminium, timber and chrome.
Comments Andrew Langford, Marketing Manager at PWS:
'No longer are kitchen designers faced with a limited and often predictable
handle range of wooden and chrome knobs, a couple of latches and a handful
of bars. And it's great to see a traditional material such as pewter become
a favourite in the modern kitchen arena.
'We are witnessing the rise and rise of pewter, and with the growing trend
for a modern take on rustic kitchen furniture, this shows no sign of slowing
down.'
The handle ranges 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.
Bathroom
products supplier HiB has introduced
a new multi-function mirror called Esashi.
Esashi is an elegant slim-line mirror in portrait format for the modern
bathroom with features for contemporary lifestyle.
Back-Lit,
Esashi offers total illumination of the user's reflection at any time
of the day and, for the male user it has a discreetly hidden UK format
shaver socket.
As with all HiB products the Esashi mirror comes as a complete product
with bulb transformer and pull-cord.
HiB has one of the UK's most extensive portfolios of today's bathroom
products and accessories from mirrors to lighting, shelving and furniture.
HiB consistently sources from the world's leading designers and manufacturers
with innovation and quality as priority policies.
Distribution is nationwide and a full-colour catalogue is available from
HiB or through the website – http://www.hib.co.uk.
Tel: 020 8441 0352
Email: sales@hib.co.uk
Supplier
of components to the furniture industry, Jet
Press has launched a new range of Automatic Soft-Closing Systems
for doors and drawers.
The
two new systems were chosen by the company, to help strengthen its existing
range of components currently available, and will give manufacturers greater
access to soft-closing systems, which can be used in a variety of applications.
The Automatic Soft-Close Drawer system is a strong, durable, full extension
concealed runner-based system which is capable of handling loads of up
to 50kg in each drawer. The system is available in a range of sizes and
types covering standard and pan height internal and external drawers which
are finished in either metallic grey or stainless steel.
A full range of drawer accessories is available in wood or plastic to
provide the desired finishing touches to the system.
The second range of products launched by Jet Press at W6 is an Automatic
Soft-Close Aluminium Sliding Door system for bedrooms. The door range
is capable of spanning widths of up to 4.2m and offers either top or bottom
mounted running options, enabling increased flexibility in providing both
integral or front mounted doors.
Mark Jones, Manager, Furniture Division said:
'We felt that the W6 exhibition would provide the perfect opportunity
to showcase the latest additions to the Jet Press range. Both systems
have been designed to help provide practical, yet highly effective closing
systems meeting modern demands, and by making them available within the
Jet Press range, many more manufacturers will benefit from a wider choice
of quality systems.'
All product information can be found at http://www.jetpress.com.
Expert advice on all the latest cost-saving solutions, along with ideas
on aesthetics, production and assembly, plus working models can also be
obtained by contacting Jet Press directly on: 01623 551800
New
Suite of Art Deco-Style Handles from Häfele
The
new art deco-style handles from Häfele
are all cast in solid pewter - and they are all finished 'art pewter'
too.
Three alternative designs come as matching knobs, cup handles or finger
pulls, bar handles and 'T' handles. Knobs and 'T' handles are single fixings
while cup handles fix at 64mm centres and bar handles at 96mm.
‘For the right kind of contemporary or post modern cabinet furniture
styles, design statements like these don't come much stronger,’ says
the company.
Tel: 01788 542020
Email: steve.davies@hafele.co.uk
New
Products Added to Marflow's St James Collection
Marflow has added more products to its St James collection of classic Victorian style showerheads and valves, taps, mixers and bathroom accessories.
The
new accessory products are featured in Marflow's latest showroom price
guide and include tumblers, soap dishes and towel racks.
The towel rack is available in chrome, antique gold and bright nickel
with porcelain or metal stems. This towel rack is a stylish addition to
any period bathroom and is also good for saving space as it keeps towels
tidy and close at hand.
The latest showroom price guide is now available at all Marflow showrooms
and stockists across the UK. It can also be requested by telephoning 0121
358 1555 or from the website http://www.marflow.co.uk.
Miller
says Small is Beautiful
Miller
from Sweden
has announced a new compact 400mm wide vanity unit in the Oakland furniture
range.
Designed to provide luxury where space may be limited, this slimline vanity
unit offers a neat solution for bedrooms or bathrooms without compromising
quality.
Made from solid oak to the same exacting standards as its bigger brothers,
the neat Oakland 400mm wide vanity unit includes a circular vitreous china
basin in white and is available with the option of a single or a double
panelled door, opening to a storage area with a fitted shelf.
Oakland also includes a choice of matching wall units, all in the 400mm
wide format.
There is an framed mirror, a framed illuminated mirror, or a mirrored
bathroom cabinet for additional storage.
To complete the picture, Miller from Sweden offers ten different bathroom
accessory collections, finished to the highest quality in chromed plated
brass.
Tel: 01844 264800
New
Brushed Stainless Steel Effect Launched for Trojan
The
Trojan range of top hung sliding door systems from D
R Services has been enhanced by a cost efficient new option
- brushed stainless steel effect. In direct response to customer demand,
D R Services has developed the brushed stainless steel for its T120 Trojan
system for glass, wooden or metal sliding doors. Offering very low noise
in operation, the range combines low friction with easy slide, with a
retaining clip available for end stop. As the fittings for the T120 are
manufactured from stainless steel, the top track has been developed to
match, with specially formulated anodised aluminium simulating the appearance
of brushed stainless steel.
‘Aluminium is at least one tenth of the cost of stainless steel,’
comments Julie Jarvis, Technical Director at D R Services. ‘By introducing
a brushed stainless steel effect top track, we have extended the design
options available to our customers, without compromising the cost of the
overall system. The new option allows the versatility of the T120 Trojan
range to be used where high performance and aesthetic appeal are the key
criteria.’
D R Services is a specialist distribution and installation company to
the construction industry, with products ranging from shop fronts to shower
screens. The company's Trojan range of sliding systems accommodates metal,
glass and wood doors from 15kg to 2400kg, offering quiet operation, reliability
and durability.
Tel: 01992 447122
Email: info@drservices.co.uk
Components
supplier East Coast Fittings has launched
a new corner storage solution - the Ultimate Carousel provides the optimum
in corner storage capacity and accessibility.
Designed to fit into a standard 900x900mm 'L' configuration corner base
unit, the Ultimate Carousel is easily and quickly installed into the assembled
cabinet.
Its design ensures the maximum utilisation of available space, whilst
enabling easy access to all storage compartments.
From a central 360° rotating frame, the 12 storage baskets provide
3 front and 3 rear independently mounted pull-out baskets, and 6 side
mounted fixed baskets - 3 per side.
Featured in the company’s new Storage Solutions brochure, the Ultimate
Carousel is just one of the many storage solutions products available
from East Coast Fittings.
Tel: 01664 424288
Email: components@eastcoastfittings.co.uk