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ALNO
launches Alnofun - New ALNO kitchen range for 2005
ALNO
(UK)
is offering a new, competitively-priced rippled aluminium kitchen, Alnofun
through its expanding nationwide dealer network. Alnofun’s laminate
front has horizontally grooved surfaces, which, combined with one of ALNO's
brushed metal handles, provides a chic appearance.
Alnofun has many fine details, such as a thick edge inset with real aluminium.
The range is available in both white and silver aluminium laminate. Aluminium-style
kitchens have broad appeal, but are often at the high end of the range;
Alnofun gives ALNO dealers a highly desirable product at price point that
will appeal to many customers.
For a really modern look, ALNO has also introduced an aluminium plinth
frame with corner feet. This load-bearing feature can be used under a
row of units or to support an island and comes in four heights 100, 135,
170 and 265mm.
New units available across the 2005 ranges from ALNO include wall units
with all-glass hinged doors and one metre wide wall units with folding
doors. Base and tall units with internal pull outs are getting bigger
too. Previously available in 30cm width, they will now provide 45cm, 50cm
and 60cm of readily accessible storage.
Tel: 020 8898 4781
Web: http://www.alno.co.uk
Bright
Accent Colour in the Kitchen for Summer 2005
Roundhouse
says that with summer on its way, it's time to inject a fresh look into
your home. As the trend for accent colour gathers pace, summer 2005 is
the perfect time to give your kitchen a zingy new look.
As the move away from plain creams and beiges continues, customers are
augmenting their kitchens with other more striking hues including raspberry,
tangerine and aqua to give a bespoke look.
'Customers are increasingly asking for bright glass in their kitchens.
Our range of coloured glass acts as an eye catching statement to set the
rest of the room off against.
The success of our raspberry glass has prompted us to stock a rainbow
of colours from lemon to forest green which are really beginning to catch
on, as coloured glass offers a stunning way of making kitchens more individual'
says Jamie Telford, MD of Roundhouse.
Roundhouse Design also offer a colour matching service, ensuring individual
and one-off kitchens and interiors pieces.
Tel: 020 7428 9955
Web: http://www.roundhousedesign.com
The
SieMatic SL 505 in Truffle Brown Pine
The
SieMatic SL is right at home when
an open, homely furnishing solution is required. New geometric proportions,
spacious kitchen architecture, and the tone-in-tone colour concept present
a new interpretation of this design, without handles and knobs.
'The
new SL, with glossy chrome, stainless steel, warm elegant woods and natural
matt stones, conveys elegance and conclusive aesthetics'. the company
says.
New elements, together with six tall cabinet and two base and wall cabinet
heights, open up additional planning possibilities.
The new SieMatic SL 505 in Truffle Brown Pine
The new veneer in Truffle Brown Pine has a surface rich in relief and
structure, emphasised even more by the horizontal grain and the dark brown
wood tone. The 8cm thick Jura yellow limestone countertop with its interesting
structured surface, and the stainless steel recess channel round off a
harmonic design which conveys a modern, stylish atmosphere.
The new MultiMatic interior accessories
One of the best ideas since the discovery of storage space and, MultiMatic,
only available by SieMatic, is an interior accessory system which can
be individually compiled, supplemented and amended at any time in accordance
to ever changing needs. With its many, newly developed interior fitting
elements MultiMatic offers numerous possibilities to equip wall, base
and tall cabinets functionally, individually and efficiently in terms
of storage space utilisation. Every kitchen cabinet can be transformed
into a function element.
It is a SieMatic innovation that has already received these three design
awards:
• red dot award 2004’ awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen.
• Good Design Award 2004’ awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum
of Architecture and Design
• iF award 2004’ awarded by the Industry Forum Design Hanover
For more information or to locate your nearest SieMatic dealer please
call 01438 369251, or visit http://www.siematic.co.uk
Compact
Without Compromise - the Lavella 100 from Carron Phoenix
Not
all kitchens have the luxury of acres of unlimited space to play with,
so the Lavella 100 from Carron Phoenix
is a good choice of sink for when size really does matter. Fitting neatly
into 450mm cabinet size, the Lavella 100 single bowl combines a generous
bowl size measuring 400mm x 340mm plus a 190mm depth, with a useful drainer
area. Overall the Lavella 100 measures a neat 860mm x 500mm and is a versatile
design for when space is at a premium in flats, compact kitchens and utility
rooms.
A left or right hand drainer is available and the sink comes with optional
workcentre accessories that include a beech chopping board and wire basket.
The Lavella 100 is one of four sinks in the Lavella portfolio that combines
well designed ergonomics, contemporary styling and quality performance
backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Other models include the Lavella 888, a well designed corner sink and
a firm favourite in the Lavella portfolio. The Lavella 150 one and a half
bowl combination is suitable for a 600mm cabinet and the Lavella 210 double
bowl option suits an 800mm cabinet.
Tel: 01324 638 321
Web: http://www.carron.com
Titan
Launches East Coast Fittings' 25th Year
Furniture
fittings and components supplier and manufacturer, East
Coast Fittings, celebrates its 25th year in business with an
ambitious product launch programme planned to see 25 new handle designs
rolled out over the coming months - and that in just one of the company’s
varied product categories.
The first range of designs off the CAD screens and production lines at
East Coast Fittings' new Rearsby headquarters in Leicestershire is Titan.
The Titan range of handles comprises a 96mm and 128mm face fix shell handle
and a selection of elegant bow handles sized 128mm - 160mm and also 224mm.
The choice of finishes reflects the current vogue in the industry with
black chrome, chrome, satin chrome and satin nickel offering a wide variety
of options for most door designs.
All the handles in the Titan range feature delicate raised panel detail
and the folded curves of the shell handles are particularly distinctive.
They offer a suitable design choice for both flat and routed door panels.
East Coast Fittings has plans for exciting product launches in other areas
over this landmark year as the company continues to expand and offer its
national customer base more choice and quality on all fronts.
Tel: 01664 424288
Maia
Solid Surface Options by Orama – Combining Affordability and Design
Orama,
the independent manufacturer of worksurfaces and associated decorative
products, has unveiled its Maia collection, part of the Minerva range
of solid surfaces. With Maia, Orama has developed a new concept of cost-effective
solid surface blanks that are available off-the-shelf and are simple and
easy to install.
Peter
Holt, sales and marketing director, Orama, explains: ‘When researching
the solid surface market, we quickly realised that demand for these worksurfaces
was severely handicapped by prohibitive costs, product development difficulties
and the complexity associated with the installation of these materials.
Our entire Minerva range has taken into account these shortfalls offering
tailored solutions for different budgets. Maia is an economic solid surface
with all the hallmarks of durability and design.’
Peter continues: ‘As a growing number of customers are experimenting
with new ideas and are being more creative in their choice of kitchen
design, choosing a solid surface need no longer be an expensive prospect.
Maia blends the installer-friendly characteristics of laminates with very
attractive natural granite colours to form a winning worksurface combination
addressing emerging trends in the UK kitchen market. Quite simply, Maia
is designed for living!’
Maia offers aesthetically pleasing and hygienic non-porous worksurfaces.
The surfaces give a luxury finish to the kitchen and are in keeping with
a preference for natural and light materials. They can be easily installed
with standard woodworking tools and are suitable for all sit-on sinks.
In addition, benefiting from the durability, versatility and functionality
of the Minerva range, these new worksurfaces are resistant to heat, chemicals
and staining, and are available in different sizes.
Minerva is Orama’s new range of versatile solid surface solutions
that cater for every budget, ultimately offering a ‘good, better,
best’ range. Other worksurfaces that are readily available include
a choice of hard-wearing silk laminates, the newly developed Ophelia worksurface
in a variety of standard design shapes and worksurface products, Vesta
- a high-end solid surface product available in blanks with matching sink
- and Fortuna for the ultimate solid worksurface.
Orama offers high quality durable decorative panels and worksurfaces.
Established for many years, Orama holds ISO 9001 certification and the
Furniture Industry Research Association Gold Award for product performance.
The company is also a corporate member of the KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Specialist Association). All Orama’s chipboard and solid timber products
are sourced from 'responsibly managed' forests.
Tel: 01773 520560
Web: http://www.orama.co.uk
PWS
Razzle Dazzles with New Composite Stone
Reflecting
the trend for greater use of colour in the home, PWS
has introduced the vibrant Gobi Crystal Azurite to its successful Second
Nature composite stone collection. This bright and funky electric blue
worksurface will add impact to any contemporary kitchen scheme. The light-reflective
stone chips create a focal point, glistening in the sunlight during the
day and under the electric light in the evening. This blue joins a selection
of other bold composite stone colours, including the vivid ruby red and
cheery sunny yellow.
Comments
Philip Eeles, Worksurface Business Manager at PWS, ‘ the beauty of
the crystal composite stone palette is that it blends so well with other
surfacing materials, especially timber and stainless steel.
This material mix approach allows designers to inject a splash of bold
colour and personality into the scheme, without being overpowering. Increasingly
consumers have the confidence to experiment with colour in their interiors,
resulting in a growing demand for more exciting and expressive colours
in the kitchen.
In the two years since the launch of composite stone, PWS has carved a
niche in its specialist composite worksurface sector, due to its extensive
colour selection, that literally spans the spectrum from unassuming white
and beige through to lime green and of course the new electric blue.
So consumers have the option to be pale and interesting, or alternatively
give it lots of razzle dazzle! ‘
The Second Nature composite stone range includes 23 colour options, and
is part of the extensive collection of worksurfaces at PWS, including
a wide selection of timber, granite and stainless steel.
View the Second Nature worksurfaces collection at http://www.pws.co.uk
or alternatively telephone PWS Worksurfaces on 01325 505522
Dedicated
to provide ergonomic design combined with style, >rational<
has launched arte. This modern characteristic design is enhanced by the
careful interaction of high white gloss and intimate portofino repro which
provides a warm and inviting ambience throughout the kitchen.
The combination of differing cabinets adds distinctiveness to the overall
linear arrangement. Open-end shelves lined with frosted glass on either
side accentuate the clean lines adding a personal touch to the arte kitchen
design.
The focal point of the kitchen is the island unit. Not only does the island
add a striking effect but also provides additional preparation area, a
highly desirable feature for potential kitchen owners.
arte demonstrates stylish and ergonomically efficient storage solutions.
Under the working area, fully extendable drawers open to reveal ample
storage, with specifically designed dividers to keep pots and pans tidy.
Tel: 01543 459459
Web: http://www.rational.de
In-toto's
New Kitchen Brings Sepia Up to Date
Sepia,
an effect normally seen in early photography, is the colour featured on
In-toto's latest kitchen (W1-109).
This delicate hint of brown is a hard wearing laminate front with vertical
bevelled edges finished in a contrasting wild pear effect. The cabinet
is wild pear laminate, complementing the front. Full length metal handles
offer sophistication usually found only in kitchens costing far more.
This kitchen is photographed with 900mm wide 'Jumbo' bull nosed pull out
floor cabinets in aluminium laminate. They are deeper than ever before
giving a large capacity for storage. Even the usually forgotten plinth
zone can now accommodate drawers, suitable for trays and seldom used pans.
In-toto's new plinths are completely waterproof, allowing kitchens to
withstand moderate floods.
In-toto's 2005 kitchens are now available from the company's 42 franchised
outlets nationwide. Each offers a complete design, supply and installation
service to top professional standards backed by comprehensive guarantees
and the assurance of KBSA membership.
Tel: 08700 433737
Web: http://www.intoto.co.uk
Design
Flexibility with Four New Fascias from Four Seasons
Four
Seasons
has launched four new fascias together with a selection of accessories
and upgraded cabinetry options.
The
new designs have been introduced to further increase the design flexibility
of the range for retailers and to meet the changing requirements of the
UK consumer for more contemporary-classic kitchen furniture in Four Seasons'
mid-market sector.
Classic door styles are continuing to increase in popularity and remain
so for consumers wanting to update and achieve a timeless look in the
kitchen. In response to this, two of the new Four Seasons doors, The Dorchester
(right) and The Shaftsbury (below left), feature classic oak and ivory
finishes that sit on colour coordinated cabinets.
The Dorchester is a square framed door constructed in solid pippy oak.
A shade darker than natural oak, it features detail rails around the square
frame and is completed with a delicate patina to the doors. Glass doors
and lattice style oak dresser units have been added as options, with a
simple pewter D handle recommended as the perfect complement to the solid
oak finish.
Finished
in ivory, the sophisticated Shaftsbury has an ageless appeal. Paper wrapped
and over lacquered, the door has a subtle raised centre panel and features
a formal pewter D handle and knob. Lattice style glass doors, dresser
units and tongue and groove end panels are available for creating a bespoke
look, as are spice drawers and an oversized cornice and pelmet.
According to Four Seasons' research, growth across the overall market
is continuing to come from sales of lighter and blond wood kitchens, such
as maple and light oak. In the light wood sector, the trend is toward
the more minimalist door design and simple styles are currently very strong.
Four Seasons' Denver is a modern maple saponnetta style door, which has
super smooth, rounded and veneered edges. The contemporary appeal and
clean lines of this design is accentuated by the recommended choice of
aluminium bow handles. Coordinating cabinetry is available, as are glass
doors in bridging units and deep pan drawers for extra storage space.
The Newhaven is a successful update of the ever popular shaker style door.
Finished in fashionable pale oak with an attractive centre panel inlay,
this fascia has a paper wrapped finish and is competitively priced. Attractive
square handles in chrome have been selected to set-off the shaker style
for the finishing touch.
The introduction of the new designs takes the total collection to 19 different
doors in total, offering scope for retailers to cater for a variety of
different consumer tastes and requirements.
Joni Thrush, Head of Marketing for Four Seasons commented:
'Having conducted in-depth research into identifying the best selling
doors for the future, we are confident the new fascias are going to give
retailers just what they need to meet customer requirements for the latest
looks and finishes.'
Web: http://www.fourseasonskitchens.co.uk
Mix
and Match Internal Kitchen Organisation
The
internal organisation of kitchen and other fitted furniture drawers is
fast becoming a major selling point for many manufacturers. With the emphasis
now firmly on optimising the use of cabinet storage space, cutlery trays
and dividers are becoming design items just as much as practical systems.
A
UK specialist in this field is G&G Products
of Manchester. The company has established a design and manufacturing
base that has seen it close in on 80% of this exclusive market. The reasons
are obvious when the product is viewed. The wooden trays are generally
machined from laminated beech blocks – although any hardwood can
be specified.
But G&G has equal expertise in the area of plastics injection mouldings
and vacuum forming. This allows the company to produce special units and
containers which combine in standard drawer dimensions with the dedicated
beech block utensil trays.
The result is that kitchen designers, manufacturers and retailers have
yet another angle of flexibility. For instance drawer interiors can be
combined to have special and general units like sized knife racks alongside
different sized containers for loose cutlery or other items.
Over the years G&G has turned its hand to every conceivable storage
and organisational solution. In doing so the company says that it becomes
more innovative with time. Managing Director Sam Grinshpan's maxim of
‘anything is possible’ is made true by the ongoing investment
that the company makes in extremely high-tech, computerised design and
production equipment.
The ‘mix and match’ concept is just another of many ideas that
come to fruition using G&G components.
G&G
Products’ designs are included in the products of most leading kitchen
and bedroom brands as well as being used by all major drawer system manufacturers
both across the UK and abroad. The company has interesting ideas for the
home office and commercial sector markets and will work on customised
solutions with individual customers. As Sam Grinshpan explains,’
the only restriction on design possibilities is the imagination!’
Tel: 0161 723 1000
Email: mailto:mail@gandgproducts.co.uk
DiLusso
Rides the Range with Montana
DiLusso
Distribution
says that its Montana design shows how versatile the company is at playing
variations on a theme.
Montana
is a shaker door but with routered centre panels in a rich birch finish.
Part of DiLusso's Classic Collection, this door is a high quality vinyl
wrapped product with durability designed for a long life and regular cleaning
to look new at all times.
It is one of 16 original styles and is accompanied by a full range of
matching accessories which include the full series of door and drawer
sizes, glazed units, wine and plate racks, canopies etc.
The choice of handles is optional but the tapered bow chosen for the room
set image draws the eye to the strong symmetry of a style which will fit
many different decors, moods and interiors and introduce a sense of simplicity
and organisation.
Montana is available throughout with the new colour coordinated birch
effect high quality carcase from DiLusso.
DiLusso’s ‘Classic Collection’ brochure is available on
request.
Tel: 0161 230 0700
Space
Saving Storage Solutions by Mereway
Mereway
produces a range of accessories which can be used to intelligently manage
storage in any kitchen, whether the available space is plentiful or restricted.
The
soon-to-be-released Sink Base Drawer uses the space which is often lost
underneath the sink. The cut-out design in the drawer interior competently
houses plumbing and waste disposal systems, increasing the overall storage
capacity for ancilliary items such as cleaning materials. Effective organisation
can be implemented throughout the kitchen with the use of additional Wide
Style Drawers, which can be found in Mereway ranges such as the Linear
Collection.
These provide a suitable encasement for various personal storage solutions
and accessories, including essential Cutlery and Pan Drawer Management
Systems.
The Pull-Out Larder Unit (shown here in the Monza Hi-Gloss White finish)
is a design concept which uses ‘SoftStopp’ damping. This technology
is fully integrated and completely invisible, for quiet kitchens. By cushioning
the closing action of the pull-out, slowing it just before the end position,
this ensures even the most heavily stocked unit will gently glide shut.
The interior comprises of one fixed shelf and six adjustable wire baskets
which are attached to two pull-out doors, enabling easy accessibility
and effective storage for large volumes of items.
Mereway also produces an array of aesthetic corner units which fully utilise
this often wasted space. The Eclipse Curved Corner Wall Unit and High-Line
Curved Mondo Carousel unit are both attractive units which exploit unused
corner areas. A hardwood beech chopping board is built into the Carousel
system which provides extra functionality.
Wicker Storage baskets provide a ‘rustic’ feel to any kitchen
design and are a good way to store vegetables, keeping them fresh by allowing
them to ‘breathe’. For a more contemporary look, concealed vegetable
basket bases are available in all current Mereway range finishes.
For further information on these and other space-saving kitchen accessories
please contact Mereway on 0121 706 7844 or visit http://www.mereway.co.uk
Painted
Kitchens give Fresh Look for Spring
'While
kitchen trends come and go the clean, timeless appeal of a freshly painted
kitchen continues to prove hard to beat. Popular for its classic look
and endless colour options, the painted kitchen is set to remain in hot
demand in 2005.' says Barnes of Ashburton's
founder and designer Patrick Gunning.
'The
painted look works particularly well in period properties, which can suffer
from dark rooms and low ceilings so are not always suited to darker wood
finishes. It is also a look that is easy to change should you tire of
a particular colour, which is an important consideration when choosing
a kitchen that will potentially last for generations,' explains Patrick.
Some people avoid painted finishes because of fears that they are hard
to keep clean, but in reality the opposite is true. Coated in a protective
finish, Barnes‚ painted kitchens can be wiped clean with a damp cloth
and, should a major accident occur, serious stains can be easily painted
over. In fact, a repaint after 10 or so years - when the general
wear and tear of busy family life will take its toll on any kitchen -
will give you a kitchen that looks as good as the day it was first installed.
Enjoying more than 20 years experience in the industry, Barnes of Ashburton
Ltd makes crafted bespoke furniture, with prices ranging from £10-25,000.
Tel: 01364 653613