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Set
your Imagination Free with Libero - ALNO Launches New Design Features
for 2005
The
new Libero range offers ALNO kitchen
specialists the opportunity to incorporate new high quality cabinets into
their kitchen planning. These cabinets blend glass, light, colour and
shape to break free from the traditional confines of kitchen design.
ALNO Marketing Manager Anne-Marie Reed says, ‘The trend for open
plan kitchen and dining areas is increasing in popularity with homebuyers.
ALNO has therefore created design features to link the two areas and provide
a real talking point. Any Libero product makes a creative statement and
proves that kitchen furniture does not have to stand in one neat row.
Libero units are also are streets ahead of the competition in terms of
storage space and are all built with ALNO's renowned precision design.’
There are five distinct elements to the Libero range of units, which can
be combined with any kitchen in the ALNO range:
Libero zoom - Free-standing or wall mounted,
these glass panelled, roll-front units draw attention to well-lit contents.
Libero window - These tall cabinets offer space and display potential.
The adjustable glass shelves sit behind the fully glazed door in the protruding
front part of the unit. This display door can be swung open to reveal
a vast amount of hidden storage space.
Libero corner - ALNO's elaborately designed corner cabinets use glass
and fibre optic lights to define the end of a run of units. Both base
and wall options are available and the home owner can set the lighting
colour to suit his or her mood or programme the fibre optics to run through
a colour show.
Libero jumbo - Standing proud of the traditional line of kitchen units,
nothing beats these high gloss base units for storage. Two styles are
available, one with square and one with rounded corners. A variety of
colour options is available for each style.
Libero tower - The corner wall unit features a full height convex transparent
acrylic door with integrated handle and stainless steel coloured side
strips. Inside the illuminated, five shelf carousel there is easy access
to a large storage area.
ALNO is a German kitchen company distributing through a growing network
of over 30 independent kitchen specialists in the UK and John Lewis stores.
Tel:
020
8898 4781
Web: http://www.alno.co.uk
SieMatic
66 Expands Handleless Kitchen Options
SieMatic
says that it literally changed the face of kitchen design in 1960 when
it launched the world’s first handleless kitchen – the SieMatic
6006. Much copied but still a SieMatic best seller after 44 years, the
popularity of SieMatic’s 6006 handless look shows no sign of abating,
and in order to capitalise on the current strong consumer appeal of the
handleless kitchen, the company has added a new range of handleless doors
to its kitchen range, but whereas the 6006 door is contoured to lend it
a ‘retro look’, the new ‘66’ range of doors is totally
flat and offers far more choice when it comes to colours, finishes and
available price points.
SieMatic’s new 66 doors span from the company’s Price Group
3 to Price Group 7, making ownership eminently affordable (the existing
6006 sits in Price Group 6). The basic 66K door (PG3) features a directly
applied laminate and is offered in 22 textured colours and wood effects.
The range then climbs through various gloss and matt finishes, climaxing
with the 66H range of six veneer sealed matt lacquers including champagne
maple, light oak, amber maple, cherry wood, chestnut brown and walnut.
SieMatic UK Ltd Managing Director Bernard Otulakowski says ‘The 66
range will appeal to homeowners and developers looking for a modern look
that is simultaneously a ‘classic’ rather than being futuristic.
The success of our 6006 has spawned the 66 which emphasises linear lines
and combines these with SieMatic’s legendary engineering excellence
at a surprisingly affordable price’.
For more information about the SieMatic 66 door range or any other SieMatic
product please call 01438 369251, or visit http://www.siematic.co.uk
>rational<
Launches a Country Kitchen - cremona
The
country kitchen >cremona< from >rational<,
radiates romantic nostalgia with its warmth and charm. The delicate details
are enriched by incorporating camee-blue dragged lacquer as an alternative
to continuous camee, while shelves in dragged camee-blue lacquer add subtle
shades of colour without overpowering the design. Attention to detail
is further evident with handles and knobs finished with inlays of camee.
The integration, positioning of appliances, design elements and focal
points have all been effortlessly incorporated to create a harmonious
blend of style, performance and energy. Fully extendable drawers and wall
units ensure easy access to items while maximising storage capacity.
Established in the lower price sector, >cremona< is designed to
appeal to people who desire the pleasures of a country kitchen coupled
with value for money.
Tel: 01543 459459
Web: http://www.rational.de
PWS
Swings into Action with more Smart Storage
Building
on the burgeoning popularity of clever storage solutions, PWS
has launched a swing larder pull-out. The larder not only smoothly glides
out, but with a gentle pull will swing left or right. This reveals the
contents of the larder at your fingertips, with effortless access.
The 300mm wide unit features high-specification accessories, including
anti-slip arena shelves to prevent items from falling over or sliding
around. Meanwhile, the soft-stop closing device ensures the unit closes
quietly and without any jolting. The unit is supplied with 5 shelves,
and has a maximum loading capacity of 70kg and internal height of 1800-2000mm.
Comments Andrew Langford, Marketing Manager at PWS, ‘ The swing larder
is modern functionality at its best and is the natural step to evolve
the standard larder pull-out. This clever unit maximises space, ensuring
almost every inch is utilised and easily accessed. With storage often
being at a premium in kitchens today, our Design Team are actively focusing
on this important product area. Their challenge is to offer intelligent
yet good-looking solutions to make even more of the often limited space
available’.
The swing larder joins PWS’ already comprehensive range of storage
units and accessories, and together with the recent enhancement to the
turnmotion product is anticipated to be a must-have for anyone who needs
help in getting organised in the kitchen.
View the accessories range 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
A
Stylish New Twist the Natural Way – Solid Beech Block for Modern
Living
Orama,
the independent manufacturer of worksurfaces and associated decorative
products, has captured the innate beauty and homely warmth of beech and
adapted it to a modern setting. The traditional quality, durability and
strength of pure wood is no longer confined to a countryside, farmhouse
or rustic kitchen.
When
harmoniously coordinated with carefully selected furniture, a solid beech
worksurface can rely on its confident versatility and simplicity to create
a retro, modern or contemporary look.
Responding to the ever increasing appeal of solid natural materials in
interior and kitchen design, Orama has included a 38mm solid beech block
worksurface in its Ardesco collection of kitchen worksurfaces. The sharp
clean-cut linearity of real wood gives it a contemporary edge, while the
nobility and integrity of the material brings depth and durability. Combining
the worksurface with simple modern furniture allows the wood’s elemental
attractiveness to take centre stage without losing its inert practicality
and functionality.
Orama’s Ardesco solid beech worksurface option opens up new opportunities
to blend materials and worksurface depths by overlaying or creating distinct
workstations, dining and cook areas in the kitchen. Its enduring charm
means that beech looks equally striking in a loft conversion providing
a touch of warmth and beauty transcending generations, as it does in a
cosy cottage. When complementing natural kitchen furniture, the beech
block worksurface achieves complete homogeneity with the décor,
whereby both units and worksurface fuse to become one. Both entities are
so intrinsically integrated that they leave a lasting impression of being
a completely uniform piece of furniture.
Peter Holt, sales and marketing director, Orama, comments: ‘Our Ardesco
range of kitchen worksurfaces has been carefully crafted to include only
the most exclusive designs and colours. The Ardesco offer encapsulates
kitchen retailers’ requirements in one package, including laminates,
solid surfaces and wood surfaces in a number of thicknesses. Our designers
recognise the perennial quality of wood. Natural wood is a timeless favourite
that never looses appeal. It is such a trusted material that it can blend
with almost any design and endures despite the constant changes in tastes
and fashion.’
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
Pfleiderer
Industrie
has introduced a Zebrano decor into its Wodego high pressure laminate
range. The fine dark stripe set on a light gold background meets today's
trend toward natural contrasts. Pfleiderer says that its Zebrano is a
more practical solution than using the real wood because Zebrano, commonly
called Zebra wood in Britain because of its appearance, is difficult to
work.
The wood is usually veneered but is expensive to process as it has to
be quarter cut and sliced to avoid buckling. The veneer needs careful
glueing and then clear filling before polishing. As a result its use has
been limited to decorative banding.
Now, with Pfleiderer's HPL décor, it is suitable for horizontal
and vertical surfaces in furniture and interior design. The surface texture
is 'top velvet' giving a durabie semi-matt sheen. Matching MFC is available,
giving a co-ordinated sheet material range.
Standard size sheets are 4100 x 1300 x 0.8mm post forming grade with 3050
x 1300mm and other thicknesses and dimensions available to order.
Tel: 01625 660410
Email: mailto:info@pfleiderer.co.uk
In
response to the success of Sierra Natural Maple, Mereway
has further extended this range with the addition of new Sierra Beech.
Honeyed
tones of Sierra Beech are conveyed through classically flat, square panel
doors with a wide solid frame, appropriate for use in both traditional
and contemporary kitchen designs. A decorative screen glass door has also
been produced to provide a contrast to the solid door.
The care taken during the research and development stages of production
for Sierra Beech has enabled Mereway to create a good colour match with
the carcass. Alternatively, an aluminium carcass can be used to create
acontrast to warm wood tones.
Sierra Beech is available in new wide drawer fronts and 455mm high vertical
lift units, and can be augmented with Mereway’s comprehensive range
of accessories. A selection of handles accompanies this range, including
Pewter Shell, Aluminium Bridge and Stainless Steel T Bar handles.
Sierra Beech by Mereway is available from November 2004. Additional information
on this and other Collections can be found on the Mereway website at http://www.mereway.co.uk.
Alternatively please call 0121 706 7844 for further assistance.
Make
it Modern with PWS’ Cragside
In
tune with the tireless demand for minimal and modern styling, PWS
has responded with Cragside. This flat slab door in a warm birch finish
is a highly versatile design, as it offers a suitable canvas on which
to combine other materials, colours and shapes.
However, not only does Cragside look striking, it feels good too, with
its slightly textured surface adding a naturally tactile element to the
furniture. This is achieved through new pvc technology, resulting in a
door that both looks and feels like the real thing. A mark of Cragside’s
appeal is that although it is perfectly on cue for the popular minimal
look, the warm birch tones and tactile quality of the door ensure the
kitchen is welcoming and easy to live with.
Keeping with the natural theme, tones of cream, caramel and brown create
a centrepiece in the granite worksurface. A tall bank of larder doors
makes an imposing yet impressive feature, adding a chic feel. The clean
lines can be softened with the introduction of gently contoured stainless
steel larders and a shaped base unit. A wide range of accessories is available
to create an individual look.
All products 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.
'So
what's a few millimetres here and there?’ asks kitchen furniture
manufacturer Stoneham. ‘Well,
if it's on each side of every internal drawer or pull-out in your kitchen
then add it all up and it could easily equate to having another full drawer
full of storage or more!’ Which is why Stoneham has implemented a
new innovation in many of the company’s designs.
Stoneham
works closely with its fittings partner, Blum, to offer ultimate performance
and function in the interiors of their kitchens. The latest product is
a ‘zero-protrusion hinge’.
What it actually means is that Stoneham can now include full-extension
pull-outs behind door-fronted cabinets that can use the full cabinet width
and therefore adapt to standard widths for internal divisional and organisational
systems. This is because the new hinge totally clears the access area
when the door is opened, unlike conventional door hinges which overhang
the cabinet internal edge so that the drawer width is compromised.
Previous to the zero-protrusion hinge, Stoneham would have to go through
a laborious production process of fitting artificial spacers to mount
slightly more narrow, unconventional drawers to the interiors.
Now Stoneham customers benefit from standard width drawers in base units
and larders as well as actually achieving significant additional space
over the individual kitchen design.
With 140 years of history and experience behind it, a Royal Warrant and
still a fully family managed company, Stoneham says that it continues
to innovate for its customers.
Tel: 0208 3008181
Email: mailto:kitchen@stoneham.plc.uk
Web: http://www.stoneham-kitchen.co.uk
Maximise
the Potential of Island Living
Recognising
the need for island units that are functional as well as attractive, bespoke
furniture makers Barnes of Ashburton,
maximises the potential of its island units by incorporating as much storage
and appliances as possible. 'Many people like the design benefits and
extra worksurface that an island unit provides, but don't actually realise
their full potential,' explains Barnes‚ founder and head designer
Patrick Gunning. 'For example, we can incorporate built-in appliances,
such as dishwashers, fridges and even a wine cooler, as well as the hob,
sink and waste disposal unit.'
In terms of planning, the island unit is also perfectly positioned to
make the most of the popular 'working triangle' configuration, whereby
the fridge, sink and hob are placed in a triangle formation to reduce
traffic flow to a minimum. 'If you use the island unit to host one or
more of these key elements - the sink or hob for example - you can drastically
cut down on the distance the chef has to travel when cooking, making life
much easier and keeping everything close to hand,' Patrick adds. 'If you
want to make the most of your island by creating a dining area at one
end, the height of your unit should be increased by 40mm to ensure comfortable
seating on tall stools.'
Starlight
Door Furniture Range, New from Häfele (UK) Ltd
Häfele
UK
has launched its new new contemporary range of lever handles. The new
Starlight range of door furniture introduces modern styles of lever handles
on round rose and is available exclusively to the UK only through Häfele
UK. The company has also launced a free glossy colour catalogue showcasing
the entire rang.
The Starlight range offers:
Easy
to fit sprung loaded cartridge round rose system called Eurofix.
This fixing method employs the patented Eurofix mounting system. The Eurofix
cartridge incorporates a return spring pre-mounted into the rose; advantages
are that the installation is easier and quicker than conventional methods
of mounting the lever handle, and that roses need not
slide over the lever, therefore avoiding damage during installation and
at hand over stage of the Project.
Styles of lever handle in stainless steel, brass and also a PVD brass
version.
The PVD or 'Physical Vapour Deposition' Zirconium process uses state of
the art technology to achieve a durable, corrosion resistant finish. The
technology deposits a microscopic layer of Zirconium and protects the
finish from discoloration even when exposed to coastal areas, strong sunlight
and pollution.
The PVD levers carry a 25-year lustre guarantee and are available not
only in a polished brass version, but also satin nickel. There are 11
contemporary styles to choose from. The range also extends to matching
accessories as you would expect for the full specification - namely key
rose escutcheons, both in Euro Profile and standard keyway variants, WC
emergency release sets, and blind roses.
Häfele
also offers in PVD polished brass, (hot stamped forged brass), a full
range of front door accessories including centre door knob, bell push,
door knocker, letterplate and cylinder pull all with the same long life
25 year guarantee.
All lever handles in the Starlight range come as standard with bolt through
fixings for UK door thicknesses.
Tel: 01788 548203
Email: mailto:gary.king@hafele.co.uk
Web: http://www.hafele.co.uk