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Alno
lntroduces Picture Line - A New Concept in Kitchen Design
German
kitchen manufacturer, Alno has introduced
Picture Line, a new kitchen range that allows the customer the ultimate
in personalising their kitchen. A kitchen can be as individual as you
are - you can have any image you wish put onto a Picture Line kitchen,
the choice is limited only by your imagination, you could even capture
your child's first drawing on a cabinet. Alternatively, the Alno Picture
Line image library offers 150 patterns and images for either individual
doors or block designs.
The
Alno Picture Line image library includes famous scenes, beautiful landscapes,
patterns, wildiife, modern art, motifs and much more. lmages can be placed
on the doors and drawers to create one large picture for dramatic effect
ar just on single doors/drawers for a subtle yet still unique look. The
process of image application has been patented and has been specifically
designed for Alno's Picture Line to ensure all pictures and patterns printed
offer the very best picture quality. A special varnish seals the door
and drawer fronts to provide a robust, longlasting finish.
Changing the image of your kitchen is simple - no alterations or new kitchen
units are needed. All or individual door and drawer fronts can simply
be exchanged at any time with your own image or any of the images from
Alno's extensive image collection or plain doors.
As one of the largest kitchen manufacturers in Europe, Alno says that
it is renowned for its designs and creative ideas, including:
Different
Working Heights
Alno has developed a modular system, which provides varying heights for
individual base units. Following extensive research, it was discovered
that most cooks find the standard height too high for using a hob and
too low for washing up, causing back and neck problems. With an Alno kitchen
every customer can work at their ideal height, no matter what they are
doing, from washing up and cooking on a hob to preparing food, as the
modular base units allow for several choices in heights. In addition,
there is a hydraulic table that sits on the
worktop, which can be adjusted easily to any height, creating more worktop
space or to simply make chopping vegetables easier.
Storage Solutions
Maximising storage is very important for most kitchens and Alno has incorporated
many features, including a niche midway sliding rail system for accessories,
with fixed sink and hob splash protectors to hide accessories behind when
not in use. The Magic Corner system has been recently redesigned to increase
storage by up to 38%, suitable for storing pots and pans. Other space-saving
features include drawer management systems, pull-out warming plate, chopping
board, magnetic knife holder and much more. Extradepth base units and
worktops also provide more working space as well as storage.
Servo-soft Closing System for Drawers
The Servo-soft closing' system prevents drawers from slamming shut. This
prolongs the life of the units, keeps the contents from being thrown to
the back and prevents little fingers from being accidentally hurt.
lntelligent Lighting
Alno has several lighting solutions including automatic lights that turn
on when you open a base unit to help with finding utensils, jars etc.
Wall lights, as part of the niche midway rail system, and soft strip lights
between units create an inviting atmosphere.
The Finishing Touches
Alno offers over 60 different handles or knobs, including aluminium, chrome,
stainless steel and brass and a choice of 45 laminate and solid wood worktops.
Alno also offers a choice of carcasses to match or contrast with the door
and drawer fronts, offering 23 different options of simulated wood, veneered
wood, high gloss and laminate colours.
Tel: 0208 898 4781
Web: http://www.alno.co.uk
When
it comes to choosing that most essential of items in the kitchen - the
humble sink, CDA offers a comprehensive
range of sinks to suit all applications and differing tastes. Here are
just three from the company's latest 2004 designs:
The CK2 ceramic one and a half bowls sink, measuring lOOOmm X 500mm x
185mm, which fitsa 600mm cabinet and is available in Champagne. The CK2
retails for approximately £199.
The Picazzo CP4 corner sink with one and and a half bowl, is designed
with left or right hand drainer, and has a strengthened construction of
18/10 high grade stainless steel, and a polished finish. The Picazzo CP4
retails for approximately £380.
The CT1 stainless steel, single extra large bowl sink, enables all those
large pots and pans to be washed easily. The bowl dimensions are 750mm
X 415mm X 210mm, and has a 3 1/2" waste. The CT1 retails for approximately
£185.
Consumer Brochure Hotline: 0115 9703553
Tel: 0115 970 0111
Email: mailto:sales@cda-europe.com
Web: http://www.cda-europe.com
Ardesco
Gloss Delivers the Ultimate in Worksurface Resistance and Sophistication
Orama,
the independent manufacturer of worksurfaces and associated decorative
products, says that its mirror flat gloss laminates, part of its Ardesco
range, are among the most fashionable and durable worksurfaces of their
kind currently commercially available. They marry the characteristics
of contemporary European design with advanced materials, providing the
modern kitchen with increased wear and tear to visual effect.
Ardesco
gloss worksurfaces are manufactured from a high pressure decorative laminate
that exceeds pr EN 438 requirements for wear resistance. They incorporate
a special paper, which increases the wear resistance of the HPL . Wear
resistance is almost completely independent from the surface structure.
Orama has commissioned independent tests that confirm the durability and
high standard of its gloss worksurfaces. Impact testing demonstrated that
the surfaces suffered virtually no cracking when a steel ball was dropped
from a height of 2 metres. Equally, heat resistance results showed that
even when the surfaces were exposed to temperatures as high as 180ºC for
20 minutes, only slight changes in the gloss were observed. Finally, the
surfaces also withstood scratching above average expectations for this
type of product, with lighter coloured laminates showing markedly better
resistance to scratching.
The Ardesco high wear gloss worksurfaces benefit from a mirror flat finish
that is free from any telegraphing. No ripples are noticeable on the worksurface,
meaning that the product is free from any distortion and the design is
enhanced as a result. Orama says that it deployed new technology on its
production line to deliver the first product available in the UK with
such a level of quality. This new finish was unveiled with the new Ardesco
range, and the midnight granite gloss, the hallmark of this collection,
has been recognised for its modern and contemporary look and feel.
Commenting on the results of these latest tests, Peter Holt, sales and
marketing director, Orama, says: ‘Not only have we innovated with
the aesthetics of our Ardesco gloss worksurfaces, but our products have
now been certified as some of the most resistant in the UK market. This
clearly demonstrates our technical lead as we transform the appeal of
worksurfaces by combining the latest style and fashion with the most advanced
materials available today.’
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
DiLusso
Shows Class with Richmond
Following
its successful name launch, DiLusso
Manufacturing and its specialist division, DiLusso Distribution has received
a good reaction to its Richmond design. Part of the DiLusso ‘Classic
Collection’, and one of 16 designs, Richmond is a 5-piece door which
is accentuated by a solid oak 'chunky' frame and a veneered centre panel.
The Richmond design is complemented with a full selection of matching
accessories – from plinths and pelmets to glazed doors and end shelf
units. The choice of handles are optional but the solid D-bar 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.
Tel: 0161 230 0700
Illuminated
Shelves Brighten Wellmann Kitchens
A
new lighting option for kitchens is now available with Wellmann's
illuminated shelves. Framed in anodised aluminium for a cool contemporary
look the centre textured glass panel reflects light from bulbs set at
the rear of the shelf assembly.
This highlights stored items, working particularly well with glass and
crystal. In addition the shelves subtly illuminate any work surface below.
Shelves are 600mm long and 200 or 300 mm wide. The lighting comprises
two 8 watt units per shelf and there are sensor switches concealed within
the aluminium egg shaped wall fixing brackets.
Given that the brackets are fitted securely to the wall the shelves are
capable of taking weights up to 20kg.
Illuminated shelves are another addition to a range of lighting offered
by Wellmann. Carefully chosen lighting will add mood and enhance safety
in the kitchen, a far cry from the old centrally positioned light that
meant the user was constantly working in shadow.
Wellmann's lighting systems are available from the In-toto kitchen chain
and selected independent specialists.
Contact: Graham Russell
Tel: 01924 487900
Web: http://www.intoto.co.uk
New
Franke Classic Sink Design in Classic Material
New
to the Franke Professional Collection
of well-priced sinks, taps and accessories is the GAK 611 white ceramic
inset sink. With deeply sculptured drainer, this reversible model meets
growing demand for rectangular shaped, large single bowl sinks. The GAK
611 is supplied with basket strainer waste and is available as a Propack
offer with the Danube tap in chrome.
Tel: 0161 436 6280
Email: mailto:john.swain@franke.com
Web: http://www.franke.co.uk
Hettich
System Solutions - Recipes for Convenient Kitchens
Hettich
says that kitchen furniture must adapt to the user – not the other
way round. Unimpeded and fast access to cabinet contents is essential,
as is themed organisation into separate function zones that provide an
uninterrupted workflow.
All are part of the demands placed on modern kitchen planning. The appropriate
technology professionally unites tidy storage, access and workflow and,
for the kitchen buyer, this produces convincing practical benefits that
stimulate the desire for a perfectly equipped kitchen.
Hettich develops solutions for the numerous zones within the kitchen.
The focus is not on the individual fitting, but on the fitting system
that can be applied to a particular application. The Hettich 'ComfortLine'
and 'InnoTech' drawer systems, as well as clever cabinet interior fittings,
allow the logical provision of storage and work space for storing crockery
and saucepans, food storage, preparing food, cooking and washing up. As
an example, high-volume drawers, different drawer types and front pull-outs
with cleverly devised interior organisation components as well as the
'Cargo' larder-unit and base-unit provide labour-saving access and a generous
amount of space in the food storage zone. Pot-and-pan drawers, as well
as corner carousels for pots and pans, along with special base unit pull-outs
for keeping spices ready to hand lend professional convenience to the
cooking zone. Work in the sink area is facilitated by pot-and-pan drawers
for cleaning products and detergents as well as by high-volume drawers
with waste bins. The 'EasyLock' is a practical addition to the sink base
unit. Cleaning products can be locked away safely out of the reach of
children. 'EasyLock' is mounted out of sight behind the furniture front.
It can be retrofitted with ease and removed again at any time.
Developing platform concepts, such as complete drawer systems with variable
interior organisation, provides the kitchen manufacturer with many different
ways within the system to stand apart from the competition, or to incorporate
special options, like the high-volume drawer.
Dividing the kitchen up into function zones in the way Hettich communicates
it to the consumer in a manufacturer-independent brochure facilitates
sales talk for the retailer. This is because it is easier to put a case
for the practical benefit of high-convenience fittings in the overall
kitchen context. It improves the chances of conveying the aspect of added
value, of setting kitchens apart in terms of more than just price, and
of providing competent advise with strong arguments that will create the
motivation to buy.
To plan a kitchen with comfort and convenience in mind, storage space
must be logically allocated to the different function zones. The result:
uninterrupted work sequences and short distances. Photo: Hettich
The pot-and pan drawer with special inserts for
electrical appliances is extremely practical in the cooking centre zone.
Photo: Hettich
Pot-and pan drawer with intelligent interior
components for holding tableware and cutlery organises this function zone
in a competent and clearly structured manner. Photo: Hettich
The sink and high-volume drawer duo is practical,
using the space ergonomically below the sink. Photo: Hettich
Tel
: 0161 872 9552
Email : mailto:info@uk.hettich.com
Web : http://www.hettich.com