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The
new MTK 611 single bowl and MTK 651 one-and-a-half bowl sinks from Franke
are perfect for kitchen designs where a modern take on the traditional
ceramic butler sink is required. The two 1000mm-wide ceramic sinks, from
the popular Mythos range, are designed to emulate the classic look while
incorporating today's technology.
In either white or sleek black ceramic, they offer an edge in a contemporary
kitchen while complementing a traditional style perfectly too. Against
granite or composite worktops, the black will answer the new demand for
an alternative to stainless steel that will not rust, fade or discolour,
as black and part-black appliances grow in popularity.
Manufactured from kiln-fired porcelain in high-tech firing facilities,
the robust durability of the MTK 611 and MTK 651 ceramic sinks, together
with the smooth high gloss finish, provides a ceramic solution with depth
and density. Both models are designed to fit a 600mm cabinet and are available
with the popular Franke Mythos MTX geometric monobloc mixer tap.
All Franke sinks come with a 25 year manufacturing guarantee as standard
and are designed to offer outstanding performance.
For more information on Franke, please visit http://www.franke.co.uk
or call 0161 436 6280.
Curves
for the Compact Kitchen
Curved
units look fabulous but many of the options need a large interior for
maximum impact. However, when space is at a premium PWS
says that its small curved doors are the answer to bring shape into the
kitchen.
The 715x300mm curved door creates a unit with a 190mm radius and for added
versatility the door can be used either on a wall end or base unit. Alternatively
place one door above another to design an interesting feature which if
mixed with open shelving creates a statement piece of furniture. This
type of arrangement is perfect for kitchens which also double up as a
living area, keeping the look streamlined and flowing between the cooking
and relaxation zones.
Comments Andrew Langford, Marketing Manager at PWS, 'A couple of years
ago curves were the exception rather than the rule in kitchen design,
however it's fair to say that contoured units are now very much in the
design lexicon of every kitchen retailer worth his or her salt. PWS is
very much in tune with this trend and curved fascias are now standard
features in the majority of our kitchen ranges.'
The new small curved door has been introduced into PWS' Second Nature
slab ranges, including the Avant family, Fresco and American Walnut. It
is also available in many of the timber ranges and the latest in-frame
collection.
View the new curved kitchen options from PWS 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.
Astracast
Launches Aquitaine Ceramic Sink
Due
to the recent surge in ceramic sink sales, Astracast
has extended the range to include the Aquitaine 1 and 1.5 bowl sinks.
The Aquitaine inset sink is only available in white ceramic, yet the solid
and classic styling would suit modern or contemporary homes and the reversible
drainer allows for total flexibility.
Both the single and bowl and a half options measure 520mm deep x 970mm
long with a bowl depth of 170mm, although the single bowl version can
fit onto a 500mm base unit.
The Aquitaine sink starts from £290 including vat and the Colonial
bridge tap, shown here, starts from £170 in chrome. For further
information on these or any other Astracast products, call 01924 477 466
or visit http://www.astracast.co.uk
Pronorm
Launches the New Proline ED Range
The
new Proline ED range from Pronorm
offers an easy living look that sits comfortably in the design territory
of trad-modern.
Complementing Pronorm's contemporary portfolio, it allows designers to
appeal to consumers looking for modern rather than minimalism, while offering
all the precision engineered quality of a rigid built German kitchen.
Says Jason Grinton, UK & Ireland Business Manager:
‘There is always a market in the UK for traditional kitchens and
our Proline ED range is our interpretation of that. The look is modern-traditional
but the engineering, quality and ergonomics are as forward thinking as
you can get.’
The range comes in three colours of oak, graphite and vanilla. The veneered
doors feature 15mm grooved panels with flush-fitting ring handles in stainless
steel. Panelling, end panels and table legs are fully available in matching
colours giving the designer scope to extend the furniture style into a
complete open plan living concept including dining furniture and sideboards.
A full range of door and drawer sizes is available allowing complete design
flexibility for ergonomic spaces with banks of units, islands and preparation
areas.
For more information on Pronorm products, please contact Jason Grinton.
Tel: 07801 862691,
Email: jason.grinton@pronormde.co.uk
Web: http://www.pronorm.co.uk
Clever
Grosvenor from Stoneham
The
Grosvenor design from Stoneham has
a simple flat panel door in Oak with an inner oak veneered panel framed
by a delicate line of hand inlayed marquetry.
With carefully crafted handles that accentuate the clean line, Grosvenor
has all the additional accessories like wine racks and plinth level lighting.
But the joy of installing a Stoneham kitchen comes when it's put to use.
The internal fittings and storage units reflect Stoneham's careful planning
around the Blum concept of Dynamic Space® where storage is allocated
according to five defined zones of normal activity in the kitchen: Storage
of consumables; Storage of non-consumables; Cleaning; Preparation; Cooking.
So a full-height, double door larder units is allocated for the storage
and easy retrieval of consumable items, as is the Space Corner in the
Preparation zone. Pots and pans are stored in a full extension deep drawer
under the hob (Cooking zone) and all other storage conforms to the Dynamic
Space system.
Tel: 020 8300 8181
Web: http://www.stoneham-kitchens.co.uk
Tropical
Kitchen Colour from In-toto
The
new Mango kitchen from national kitchen specialist In-toto
is the latest colour to be added to the popular high gloss range, which
already included seven colours.
The company says that ‘these warm, bright, high gloss units create
a truly uplifting space, ideal for those who want to be bold with colour
and create a kitchen that really makes a statement’.
The High Gloss Mango kitchen looks good when teamed with the dark brown
Savannah worktops, which complement the bright, strong colour of the Mango
units.
The high gloss range now includes a selection of contemporary colours
such as mango, olive green and macchiato.
In-toto has a national network of over fifty high street retailers, and
offers a range of kitchens to suit any taste, in both contemporary and
traditional styles.
Prices range between £10,000 - £25,000.
Tel: 08700 433 737
Web: http://www.intoto.co.uk
To
meet the growing demand for waste disposal units in the UK, Franke
has launched four new models, all with direct current motors with high
torque for effortless use.
Food
waste represents up to 35% of the total amount of household waste in the
UK. As dustbin collection is reduced nationwide to encourage recycling,
so the true benefits of waste disposal units can be presented to the ecologically-concerned
customer.
Eco-savvy kitchen designers will be aware that the installation of a waste
disposal unit greatly relieves the pressure on the UK's landfill sites.
Furthermore, the waste that has been finely ground in a disposal unit
is recycled into agricultural fertiliser - and used to nourish Britain's
soil.
'While composting is a good recycling solution, most organic food waste
is not suitable for the garden, which makes the disposal of food waste
a growing problem for many homeowners - especially in the summer months
when infrequently emptied bins can attract rodents and encourage bacteria,'
explains John Swain, product manager at Franke UK.
'This is why it is becoming increasingly important for designers to include
a waste disposal unit when working on a new kitchen. Starting from as
little as £174, the unit means that a customer can help the environment
as well as improve their own lifestyle.'
Easy to install and boasting high quality construction, including stainless
steel grinding mechanisms, each model is designed to last.
For further information, contact 0161 436 6280, or visit http://www.franke.co.uk.
The
Lausanne sink range from Astracast
has been extended. Now available in ROK Metallic and ROK Granite
as well as either a 1 or 1.5 bowl sink with optional right or left hand
drainer.
Continental in its styling and practical in its design, the Lausanne features
a range of accessories that are available as optional extras that combine
to create a fully functional working area, for food preparation as well
as washing dishes.
Lausanne is available in two colour options in ROK Metallic; Volcano black
and Graphite Grey. In ROK Granite the sink is available in five
finishes; Sylvanite Grey, Island Sand, Opal White, Smokestone and Millstone
Sand.
The Lausanne sink retails from £321 including vat for a 1 bowl sink.
Lausanne is also available in stainless steel. The tap in the image
is the Ariel colour match tap which retails at £145 including vat.
For further information on these or any other Astracast products, call
01924 477 466 or visit http://www.astracast.co.uk.
Get
Bowled Over with the Zeta 100 from Carron Phoenix
With
a fresh modern design and capacious bowl size, the Zeta 100 stainless
steel sink from Carron Phoenix offers
a versatile kitchen sink for any kitchen setting. Measuring a roomy 450
x 420 x 180mm deep, the bowl size is the largest which can be fitted into
a 600mm cabinet.
Large
enough to accommodate bulky items like oven inserts, roasting tins and
baking trays, the Zeta 100 is one of four models in the Zeta stainless
steel range. The Zeta 100 is offered in a choice of two stainless steel
finishes - polished or textured linen - offering a different tactile feel
and look.
Another modern style plus for Zeta is the low profile perimeter of the
sink design. This means that the sink sits just 4mm off the worksurface.
It gives a crisp, almost seamless appearance between the sink and worksurface
normally only achieved with an undermount or flushmount sink. Yet Zeta,
as an inset sink, is installed with a single cut-out reducing both time
and installation costs.
The workable styles of the Zeta are complemented by a range of accessories
including a chopping board sourced from sustainable, managed forests;
and a stainless steel wire basket. All models within the Zeta range are
backed by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.
For stockists or more information on Carron Phoenix's sink and tap products,
call 01324 638 321 or log on at http://www.carron.com
Pyramis
Introduces Dione Undermounts
The
Pyramis range of stainless steel
kitchen sinks is a vast selection of combinations manufactured to stringent
standards and guaranteed to stand up to the rigours of the busy household.
The
latest introduction from Pyramis is Dione, a new range of four double
bowl, 18/10 high grade, smooth finished stainless steel sinks with bowl
overflows which are now available nationwide, through a network of distributors.
The four sinks have been manufactured for undermount installation and
provide interesting configurations of two different sizes and shaped bowls
and each sink comes complete with waste valves and space saver siphons.
Sizes of the three shaped, left or right hand format, double bowl sinks
are:
Sink dimensions 838x458mm with bowl dimensions of: 450x400x200mm and 300x340x170mm
with optional accessories of a steel sink basket plus a beech chopping
board. The second sink in the series has overall dimensions of: 852x457mm
with bowl sizes of: 400x400x200mm and 365x335x150mm with the same accessories
available.
The third shaped sink is a one and a half bowl with dimensions of 649x396mm
and bowl sizes of 400x340x180mm and 165x290x120mm with optional accessories
of a choice of transparent and steel colanders, steel basket and shaped
beech chopping board.
The last in the series is a double bowl sink with both bowls of equal
dimensions - 340x400x180mm.
To view the complete range of Pyramis sinks including the Dione undermounts,
modern and traditional taps plus the accessories, visit http://www.pyramisuk.co.uk
Tel: 01684 298040
Outstanding
Value with the Precision 150 from Carron Phoenix
At
just £134 RRP, complete with the all accessories, the Precision
150 from Carron Phoenix is a lot of
sink for its keen price tag.
And there's no compromising on the quality because as with all Carron
Phoenix sinks, the Precision 150 carries a lifetime guarantee against
manufacturing defect and so can be specified with absolute confidence
for private domestic, contract and social housing projects.
The competitive price comes from it being a one-piece sink manufactured
on Carron Phoenix's automated in-house production facilities, while still
offering the same high grade stainless steel, same performance and functionality
as a more intricate welded sink. Precision 150 is an excellent sink staple
that is ideal for the kitchen and utility room.
Suitable for a standard 600mm cabinet, the Precision 150 can be supplied
with waste fitting only for just £89. Or add the robust and practical
accessories to optimise the sink's full potential. Included in the accessory
range is a chopping board sourced from sustainable, managed forests; a
black strainer bowl and a black wire basket.
For stockists or more information on Carron Phoenix's sink and tap products,
call 01324 638 321 or log on at http://www.carron.com
New
Burbidge Doors are a Glass Act
The
epitome of contemporary kitchen fashion, glass is fast becoming a must-have
in kitchen designs of today. The use of glass in kitchens, be it tiles,
tables, lighting or feature doors, not only offers eye-catching appeal,
it also helps create the feeling of light and space that’s so fundamental
to modern design, and so popular with consumers.
Recognising this growing trend, Burbidge
has introduced two glass frontals. Unlike most traditional glass
kitchen frontals which usually comprise a glass panel inset into a frame,
these two new doors are flat fronted and frameless, and will add dramatic
impact to any kitchen design. Two options are available – a
metallic grey glass door and a white semi-opaque glass door. Both have
been designed to complement any one of Burbidge’s extensive range
of contemporary kitchen designs.
Available in a wide variety of sizes, from 355 x 495mm to 355 x 995mm,
to provide the modern horizontally orientated wall unit style or tall
base unit drawers, as well as a 720 x 495mm for full height cabinets.
These new glass doors can be teamed with a wide variety of Burbidge handles
including the Aluminium Effect Bar Handle as pictured.
Ben Burbidge, managing director comments: 'With virtually every kitchen
design we introduce, we create one or two glass feature doors to match
that specific design. However, with these two new doors we wanted
to create feature doors that could suit any of our contemporary kitchens.
The grey metallic frontals will look particularly stunning when combined
with any flat fronted, slab style kitchen design, while the white semi-opaque
glass doors, which have a ‘faux’ frame effect will add a contemporary
edge to any kitchen featuring framed frontals.'
Burbidge a kitchen frontals and accessories manufacturer. The company’s
products can be viewed in realistic rooms sets in its showroom in Coventry.
Please call 024 7667 1600 or visit http://www.burbidge.co.uk
for further information.
Handy
Undermount Sink Options from PWS
PWS
has recently revamped its collection with a mix of shapes, sizes and materials.
With the growing demands on space, the new Quick range proves that small
really can be beautiful as it has been designed with compact kitchens
in mind. Alongside a standard 365mm diameter bowl, PWS has introduced
a handy sized 380mm x 280mm bowl.
The new Quick sinks are not only ideal for smaller kitchens, but are also
perfect for the many kitchens which incorporate more than one wet area
in the scheme. Being compact, the Quick options suit island unit workstations
and are particularly useful for food preparation.
Comments Andrew Langford, PWS' Marketing Manager, 'The sinks in our new
Quick collection have very simple styling to ensure they complement our
other stainless steel and porcelain options in layouts where more than
one sink is featured'.
The Quick range is offered in four designs, including one inset option
and is part of PWS' comprehensive sink portfolio which extends to over
35 stainless steel options, 15 fireclay sinks and 2 copper Belfast sink
combinations. The collection is backed with an extensive selection of
taps.
View PWS' sink and tap 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.
While
many manufacturers claim to offer seamless handlefree furniture, often
the reality is merely an inset handle that gives the illusion of handlefree
design but can be hard to grip for those with special needs. As part of
its ongoing bid to support inclusive design with access for all, William
Ball is now offering 100% handlefree activation on any of its
furniture ranges.
Perfect for achieving a truly streamlined kitchen, William Ball's handlefree
units offer push-touch activation that can be easily opened using an elbow
or knee - making it ideal for those with limited grip, and stylish for
all. Achieved via high quality mechanisms, the push-touch doors are guaranteed
for five years and are also easy to fit, keeping life simple for installers.
William Ball furniture has been awarded the FIRA (Furniture Industry Research
Association) Gold Award for excellence, which is a nationally recognised
endorsement for quality and workmanship.
Tel: 01375 375151
Web: http://www.wball.co.uk
Vamp
it with Pronorm's GLS Black Glass Doors
With
colour being so now, designers can turn up the volume to full-on glamour
with Pronorm's GLS glass doors in
black.
The 20mm doors are available in a choice of sizes from standard wall units
to full size tall housings. The latter are on a cantilever door mechanism
allowing them to glide open and shut, elegantly and silently.
Says Jason Grinton, Business Manager for UK & Ireland:
‘The commercial plus for retailers and developers is that glass doors
are a smart way to elevate the perceived value of a kitchen scheme. Take
a Price Group 0 kitchen frontal, add some inset handles, a couple of block-edged
laminate worktops and some glass doors for visual drama and you have created
a stunning, high spec kitchen that has a superb margin opportunity. Our
portfolio of products offers all these little design tricks.’
According to Pronorm research, customers are very receptive now to using
strong colours, whether full-on or as an accent. Colour makes a personality
statement about the individual: reflecting design awareness, confidence
and affluence. The addition of glass doors is an easy and very effective
way to meet this desire.
Pronorm GLS glass doors are available in black, white, yellow and red.
For more information on Pronorm products, please contact Jason Grinton
on tel: 07801 862691
Email: jason.grinton@pronormde.co.uk
Web: http://www.pronorm.co.uk
New
Classic White from K-Kitchens
Adding
a modern classic edge to its enhanced new K-Kitchens collection, the PJH
Group has launched the new Savona kitchen furniture range to
complement the portfolio.
Featuring
a clean white foil door with a wide frame and raised centre panel, the
Savona is a versatile design. Keep it minimalist by teaming up with blacks
and stainless steels for a sleek monochrome look, or achieve the country
cottage image by adding a warm colour scheme with traditionally styled
appliances and accessories.
Shown with iron-effect bar handles and a black crystal finish Jet worktop,
the Savona is elegant and sophisticated.
Sally Hough, marketing manager for K-Kitchens, said: ‘The new collection
of kitchens featured in our new K range, has evolved through extensive
product research and development, resulting in a selection of some of
the latest continental designs fusing quality with innovation. We have
aimed to offer a variety of styles, from the ultra contemporary to the
modern classic - and with a total of 29 kitchens to now choose from, customers
should be spoilt for choice.’
The Savona also teams up well with one of K's new accessories for this
season. As pictured, the new manoeuvrable, Chefs Trolley is the perfect
solution for keeping kitchens tidy and organised. Ideal for wheeling out
when in use, and perhaps storing under the worktop later, the Chefs Trolley
is a multi-functional tool as well as highly stylish. With optional drawer
inserts - for utensils, knives and spice jars, the unit also includes
a pull-out basket drawer and practical butchers block chopping board.
In addition to the Savona and Chefs Trolley, a further range of new kitchens
and accessories is now available from K, via PJH Group - Tel: 01204 707070
Web: http://www.pjhgroup.com