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New
Steel Appeal from Burbidge
In
today’s contemporary kitchen, metal accessories play a significant
role as eyecatching features. By adding a few metal accessories to a predominantly
wooden or foil wrap kitchen the designer can create a concept that looks
modern, professional and individual, while still being practical and welcoming.
With demand for such kitchen accessories growing continuously, components
manufacturer Burbidge has expanded
its range of metal frontals and accessories with the launch of a new competitively
priced Stainless Steel collection.
Ben Burbidge, managing director, comments: ‘The new Stainless Steel
collection is an addition to our existing Al-Tec range of aluminium frontals
and accessories, which has been an enormous success for us since being
launched three years ago.
‘Given the fact that mixed materials, such as wood and metal, are
being used to an ever greater extent in kitchen designs today, it was
a natural next step for us to introduce a well designed Stainless Steel
range of accessories that would provide our customers with a lower cost
alternative to aluminium.’
Included in the Burbidge Stainless Steel collection are a broad range
of stainless steel door and drawer fronts, from 150mm wide doors to the
ultra wide 1000mm pan drawers, as well as popular accessories such as
sleek square pilasters and a 150mm pull out wirework storage drawer (as
pictured).
All Burbidge’s stainless steel and aluminium frontals and accessories
are designed to complement the company’s extensive range of contemporary
wood and foil wrap kitchens, and look particularly effective when teamed
with modern shaker or streamlined slab designs.
For further information about Burbidge’s range of wood, foil wrap
and metal frontals and accessories, please visit http://www.burbidge.co.uk
or call 024 7667 1600. Burbidge products can also be viewed in realistic
room sets in the company’s dedicated showroom at its Coventry manufacturing
facility. The showroom is open five days a week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Redmond
Antique Oak by Mereway
Mereway
says that its Redmond Antique Oak range captures the purity and craftsmanship
of a bygone age, updating pilgrim design principles of simplicity and
functionality to suit modern lifestyles.
The traditional, rustic charm of Shaker design is conveyed through beautifully
grained and subtly distressed signature Solid Oak doors. The 19mm Antique
end panels, combined with sharp radius corners, provide a contemporary
twist to this classic door style.
With its warm oak tone and authentic knotty finish, the rustic charm of
this timber door is further enhanced through a collection of key feature
pieces incorporated into the range designed to accentuate its traditional
feel. A Flemish Feature Glass Door has also been created which can be
used to provide a delicate contrast with the more robust Solid Oak.
To achieve a fusion of simple beauty with functionality, which is the
ethos of Shaker craftsmanship, a collection of feature pieces has been
specifically devised to complement the traditional feel of the door. Units
include new Base and Wall End Shelves with working drawers, a new style
Canopy and a Feature Mantle incorporating hidden storage.
A Cornice and Light Baffle are also available which can be used as separate
elements within a kitchen design. However, a design feature enables them
to combine, forming a frieze rail which is unique to the Redmond range.
A carefully selected collection of handles has been produced to complement
the traditional qualities of the range. Designs include Cast Iron, Hammered
Pewter and matching Antique Pewter and Oak handles.
Redmond Oak 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.
BLP’s
new Prodor production of 5 piece wrapped doors has given them opportunities
to create door designs in the classic shaker style. The latest design
to be released is in the light ferrara oak to match Egger H1334.
The foil in a clean contemporary print is finished with a matt lacquer,
which gives the surface a new dimension and creates a realistic wood print.
'I cannot believe how close to real wood this new print actually looks',
says Barry Berman, BLP’s Sales and Marketing Director. He continued
'I have worked with veneer all my life and printing technology has advance
to such a degree that the foils that are produced today are no longer
considered a poor imitation compared to veneers.'
To give the doors a bit of a twist they can also be produced with the
centre panel having a horizontal grain to give a contemporary transformation.
Shaker style doors are still as popular as ever both in the bedroom and
the kitchen, so combining this with the realistic print of the ferrara
oak and with the versatility of the grain direction, BLP feels that this
door style will be one of its most popular.
Tel: 01302 794301
SCIC
has announced a number of new additions to the company’s Ambienti
Cucina range of kitchen furniture.
The four range additions are Portocervo finished in Wenge, Montecarlo,
a gloss laminate finished handle-less kitchen, Maratea another laminate
kitchen in 130 colour options and Murano with its combination of gloss
or wood finishes and steel.
SCIC has also added a number of different worktop finishes including some
new stainless steel and Jaipur Stone materials.
‘This will further strengthen the mid price offer within the brand’
commented Colin Seaton from CRS Agencies the U.K. importing agent. ‘SCIC
is going from strength to strength in the UK and we are quietly building
a really high quality, loyal dealer base.’
All the new ranges are now available to the UK dealer base.
Tel: 07919 440374
Email: mailto:info@crsagencies.co.uk
Web: http://www.crsagencies.co.uk
http://www.scickitchens.co.uk
New
English Revival by Mereway
Mereway
has launched its English Revival range, a furniture collection focusing
on celebrated design periods or movements in history, and which capture
the refinement of yesteryear with the design features of today.
The new Shaker Collection captures the elegant simplicity, beautiful craftsmanship
and precise efficiency which are trademarks of this style. The door is
presented in its purest form, which can be further augmented using either
Oval or Country beading. Shaker is available in three timber finishes;
American Maple, Montana Oak and Antique Oak or selected in a plain primed
finish to enable a unique painted style.
The Period Collection encompasses a variety of finishes. Regency in American
Maple reflects the refinement of this era with glorious, natural warmth.
The Georgian collection typifies the idyllic style of an English Country
home, with raised and fielded doors recalling the graceful detailing of
the era. The Edwardian range relives the style of a gentler time, reflecting
the natural purity of design with simple flat centre panels, popular within
this period. Both Georgian and Edwardian ranges also offer a primed finish
giving a unique natural canvas on which to create a personalised painted
effect.
Each kitchen is built to stand the test of time, offering highly specified
cabinetry incorporating solid wood, extra rigid cabinets and resourceful
internal drawer management solutions. Traditional elements capture the
true essence of each period. Working mantles with hidden storage, canopies,
open shelf units, dressers and open plate racks provide the intelligent
storage solutions essential for contemporary living.
Kitchen designs are perfected with the inclusion of elegant, decorative
handles, specially created to complement each style. Choose from antique
brass, pewter and nickel ironmongery, bone crackle ceramic or simple plain
wooden knobs.
Justin Dubiel, Product Manager, said of the range ‘The inspiration
behind the revised English Revival range is to offer the beauty of vintage
styling with a modern twist. We are now able to furnish customers with
a superior specification product which is superbly concealed behind an
elegant facade. This marriage of technology with tradition means that
English Revival truly provides the best of both worlds’.
The English Revival Range is available now, with the exception of Shaker
Antique Oak which is due for release in January 2005.
Tel: 0121 706 7844
Web: http://www.mereway.co.uk
Timber
and panels distributor James Latham
is now stocking something a little lighter, with its Lightweight-Medium
Density Fibreboard (LW-MDF) from Scottish manufacturer, Norbord.
Branded ‘Caberlite’, the product is available across James Latham’s
UK distribution network, and has the advantage of being 19% lighter than
standard MDF. This means that the board has reduced weight benefits for
all sorts of applications, such as mobile homes, caravans, point of sale
displays and exhibitions.
The lighter weight of the product means that Caberlite is easy to handle
and easy to machine. With a consistent high quality surface, the board
also meets the usual James Latham mission to supply products sourced from
sustainably managed forests, as it is FSC-certified.
Chris Sutton, group panel products director for James Latham, says, ‘Norbord
has produced this product to meet customer demands for a lighter MDF product,
so I can see that Caberlite will be extremely popular with our customer-base,
due to its advantages of use for the shopfitting and exhibitions industry.’
Caberlite is available in 2440 x 1220 and 3050 x 1220 and in 12mm, 15mm
and 18mm sizes.
To find out more about Caberlite or be sent a brochure, call 0116 257
3415 or e-mail mailto:marketing@lathams.co.uk
or visit http://www.lathamtimber.co.uk
Pfleiderer's
Furniture Match Abilities
Pfleiderer
lndustrie
offers a range of materials carefully co-ordinated to help kitchen furniture
manufacturers as well as kitchen and interior designers. Its Duropal brand
of worktops is available post formed to the Classic profile together with
a selection in the tight radius Quadra profiles. For designers who want
a block edge look and the ability to incorporate curves into designs,
matching polypropylene edge bands for 28 Duropal decors can be applied.
Duropal high pressure laminate worktop decors are also available as sheet
laminate and some as matching melamine faced chipboard in the 'Dimension'
range, giving the ability to manufacture completely co-ordinated cabinets
or interior design elements. This way the material best suited to the
application may be used, resulting in cost efficient manufacture and a
longer, more durable product life.
Duropal high pressure laminate surfaced back panels offer an easy fit,
wipe clean splash back alternative to tiles. Again these panels can match
or contrast, creating activity zones above the worktop.
Contact: Simon Darbyshire
Tel: 01753 886557
Web: http://www.pfleiderer.co.uk
Stoneham
- Difference in the Detail
As
a fine English kitchen maker Stoneham
may be a 5th generation family concern in its 140th year, but says it
still prides itself in setting trends and not following them.
‘So, typically, Stoneham designers are encouraged never to take anything
at face value, to look at detail and then offer something different ...
and better.’ Says the company.
Two examples spring to mind - the traditional wicker basket storage units
still remain highly popular but tend to be restricted to the more country
or farmhouse deigns. Stoneham recognises the practicality of this storage
for fresh produce etc but decided to apply it to a more contemporary style.
So wicker has been replaced with a high-tech stainless steel mesh inspired
by the latest automotive grill designs.
The stainless steel works well with modern light hardwood frames and allows
designers to pick up on other surfaces and colours in the rest of the
kitchen. It is also a practical surface to clean and maintain.
This use of stainless steel or aluminium in certain cases then got Stoneham
designers to look inside cabinets where its inclusion could solve problems
and they immediately hit upon including a fitted metal tray to the bottom
of under-sink units where leakages have traditionally ended up causing
damage to unit bases and all sorts of other problems.
Tel: 020 8300 8181
Web: http://www.stoneham-kitchens.co.uk
Turn
to the Smartest Corner Solution with PWS
PWS
has enhanced the base turnmotion range with the introduction of a matching
door fascia to suit the majority of Second Nature ranges. This new door
size 688 x445mm immediately opens up the planning and design appeal of
the turnmotion product, as the unit is no longer limited to metallic fascias.
A totally streamlined look can now be achieved, opening up the design
possibilities and maximising the potential for this unit. At last, with
a matching door option, a turnmotion can be mixed and matched across the
majority of door ranges, bringing this modern storage solution into more
traditional collections, such as Croft and Eden.
Comments Stuart Clarkson, Design Manager at PWS, ‘It’s no surprise
that storage solutions are becoming incredibly important in kitchen planning,
primarily due to the increased demands being placed on an often-decreasing
amount of space. Therefore the corner is an area of storage opportunity,
but has traditionally created problems for the designer. So, with this
in mind, we are very excited by the enhancement to the turnmotion range.
The turnmotion is a very clever space saving solution but was only available
in a curved stainless steel or ribbed aluminium door with the need for
an elliptical top on the worksurface. We can now offer the consumer the
option of a turnmotion with whatever style of door they choose, and with
a more streamlined worksurface to boot. We think this will be a very positive
move for our customers as it offers a really simple and practical solution,
without comprising aesthetics; with the clean lines it actually serves
to enhance the look of the overall interior’.
The turnmotion product makes use of dead corner space, allowing full access
to the area as the unit revolves a full 360 degrees. The fascia is simply
pushed in and the unit rotates allowing instant and easy access to the
shelves inside.
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.
Fagor
Stands Tall in Stylish Kitchen Storage
Fagor
has launched three versions of a freestanding stainless-steel kitchen-storage
unit in the UK. All three versions stand 1860mm high and 680mm wide, with
a depth of 655mm excluding drawer handles, and are designed to provide
stylish, compact, high-quality storage in the kitchen without the usual
restrictions of fully built-in units.
The CX-1 column (illustrated) accommodates Fagor's 1VFE-65 IT X built-in
dishwasher, while providing flexible storage space for glasses, cutlery,
pots and pans in sliding-drawer and cupboard sections above and below
the appliance.
The CX-2 column is designed to accommodate Fagor's 1VFE-65 IT X built-in
dishwasher along with a 24-litre-capacity microwave oven, and offers the
same flexible storage as the CX-1 version.
Meanwhile, the CX-3 accommodates any 60cm oven and a 24-litre-capacity
microwave oven, while also offering top and bottom drawers for cutlery,
crockery and pots and pans.
Tel: 0207 354 0044
Email: mailto:sales@fagorappliances.co.uk
Clean
Lines with PWS’ Gullwing Calvados
Gullwing
Calvados from PWS’ Second Nature
Collection blends a mix of contemporary design with a mellow calvados
finish. An inspired choice for modern living, flexibility is the key with
this range, the clean lines and simple design provide the perfect backdrop
to make a style statement. With a fresh look, this range will create an
open feel to any setting with the warm tones of calvados combining with
many materials from stainless steel to natural timber and granite.
Interesting focal points in this kitchen are the imposing tambour door
unit, which offers ample storage. Similarly the pull-out wire shelves
can organise pots and pans providing effortless access. The island unit
adds a touch of drama to the scheme, making the most of the material mix
approach to worksurface design.
The chunkiness of the timber worksurfaces is echoed in the 50mm end panels,
which give a solid feel to the furniture. Other features with this range
include screen glazed doors in various size options and curved radius
ends, to create a more individual look to the scheme.
The Gullwing design is also available in a maple finish and both ranges
have achieved FIRA Gold Award bringing the total of PWS doors with Gold
Status to forty.
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.
Orama’s
Ardesco Worksurfaces Blend Modernity with Timeless English Design
With
its new Ardesco range, Orama, the
independent manufacturer of worksurfaces and associated decorative products,
says it is adding a touch of style and modernity to traditional home-grown
design. 'By enhancing bespoke kitchen furniture with a carefully chosen
Ardesco laminate, the English and Country style is a hallmark of traditional
British design.'
The
‘English cottage’ kitchen exhales warmth and comfort. This distinctive
style evokes a timeless sense of class and refinement. Worksurfaces from
Orama’s Ardesco collection enhance these design principles with an
offer spanning a choice of natural patterns, colours and impressions.
A skillful combination of colours, textures, 50 mm depths and edging options
add a touch of contemporary fashion, especially favoured in Italy and
Germany, to a design transcending its classic roots. With its new kitchen
worksurfaces range, Orama is marrying old charm and new chic.
The Ardesco metro beige silk laminate is particularly effective in creating
a modern warm and homely environment. The worksurface blends with traditional
oak doors and its physical properties are smooth, rich and sensual. Other
worksurfaces in the range including realistic natural wood, steel and
granite designs, significantly highlight the grain in more traditional
kitchen furniture creations without loosing any of the rustic hallmarks
intrinsically associated with this style.
Peter Holt, sales and marketing director, Orama, explains: ‘Our Ardesco
range of kitchen worksurfaces is versatile enough to enhance even the
most traditional and classical designs of kitchen furniture. This is testament
to our design team and the investments we have made to ensure our offer
is tailored to market needs.’
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
New
Black Splashback Trims Follow the Trend
Bushboard
has launched new black powder coated trims for its patented Splashback
System, in response to an increasing consumer demand for the darker Splashback
designs. Offering a sleeker, designer finish in the kitchen, Bushboard's
new black trims coordinate with the popular dark Splashbacks and Worktops.
Bushboard's black powder coated trims provide an alternative to the silver
satin anodised trims, which match the lighter and stainless steel effect
finishes. Trims are available as universal trims, finishing trims, jointing
trims and corner trims to ensure that the complete Splashback System can
fit any kitchen. Splashbacks are available as Midway panels measuring
3030 x 600mm and Hob panels :measuring 1500 x 1200mm.
Bushboard's Omega collection of Splashbacks, excluding the Brushed Aluminium
design, now includes Microban®, antibacterial technology, offering
peace of mind between cleanings. Microban®, antibacterial protection
provides extra hygiene and added protection against the growth of bacteria.
Martin Lowe, Business Development Manager at Bushboard comments; 'The
introduction of black powder coated trims demonstrates our commitment
to customers' needs. The black trims complement and coordinate with designs
such as Lima and Kota from the Omega collection. Our patented Splashback
System is a practical alternative to tiling and we now provide the complete
solution for kitchen renovation - offering the full portfolio of coordinating
Worktops, Splashbacks and Upstands - for a designer look in the kitchen.'
For further information, brochures or samples on Bushboard call 01933
232 242 or visit http://www.bushboard.co.uk.
For further information on Microban® please visit http://www.bushboard.co.uk/microban
Farmhouse
Charm with PWS’ New Double Belfast
The
Belfast sink is making a comeback of great proportions, in the shape of
PWS’ double bowled farmhouse
option. The Belfast has stood the test of time to become a timeless design
classic and PWS says that the new farmhouse sink is set to become the
next generation. Surprisingly, the double option is being selected for
modern interiors, as well as the expected traditional kitchen schemes,
reflecting the growing trend for modern-rustic styling.
‘The generously sized sink has a subtle contemporary feel without
comprising on the traditional hygienic and hardwearing qualities of a
fireclay sink. Offering more space and convenience in the kitchen, the
double Belfast almost effortlessly lends itself to become the central
feature in the room. And with the humble sink assuming a more pivotal
role in kitchen design, it is already becoming a popular design choice.'
says the company.
Manufactured from traditional fireclay and finished with a china glaze,
the sink is available with either a chrome or brass waste.
The double Belfast farmhouse sink 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.