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SINKS AND TAPSDuncan Marrlooks back at

Franke’s impacton the UK

Plus: PJH goes for paint. Doors, storage, worktops and more.

COOKING UP SALESAll you need to know

about the newest ideasfor built in ovens

CHEERS!Wine chillers for

every kitchen

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It’s never been easier for your customers to prepare

their own special recipes, thanks to our latest

technological innovation. AquaAssist introduces

moisture into the oven, which creates the ideal

cooking environment for all kinds of different dishes,

such as homemade bread that any baker would be

proud of. Because the humidity settings are

adjustable, all of your customers’ favourite foods

will be cooked perfectly - with rich colour and

intense fl avour. Dishes like roast pork will be

succulent on the inside without compromising the

crack ling. While accompaniments such as

Mediterranean vegetables will emerge vibrant and

fresh. To fi nd out more about working with Neff

or if you would like further information on our

newest products, please call us on 01908 328 352.

PERFECT HOME BAKED BREAD.

BAD NEWS FOR BAKERIES,

GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR OVEN SALES.

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It’s never been easier for your customers to prepare

their own special recipes, thanks to our latest

technological innovation. AquaAssist introduces

moisture into the oven, which creates the ideal

cooking environment for all kinds of different dishes,

such as homemade bread that any baker would be

proud of. Because the humidity settings are

adjustable, all of your customers’ favourite foods

will be cooked perfectly - with rich colour and

intense fl avour. Dishes like roast pork will be

succulent on the inside without compromising the

crack ling. While accompaniments such as

Mediterranean vegetables will emerge vibrant and

fresh. To fi nd out more about working with Neff

or if you would like further information on our

newest products, please call us on 01908 328 352.

PERFECT HOME BAKED BREAD.

BAD NEWS FOR BAKERIES,

GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR OVEN SALES.

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editor: Jan Orchardemail: [email protected] manager: Eoin Costenemail: [email protected]: Stuart Sneddonemail: [email protected]: Jennifer Simsemail: [email protected]: 01502 517115Fax: 01502 517117

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Okite’s worktop products recreatethe beauty and authenticity ofnatural stone and work well onany surface around the home. 01992 470801

www.okite.com

EDITOR’S CHOICENew products and services.

COOKERS FOR COOKSWe’ve selected the best available products for the next would-be Delia or Heston that walks through your showroom door.

BOTTLE BANKSAdd margin with a wine chiller.

SINKS AND TAPSLatest products and designs from leading sink and tap manufacturers.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANKEFranke is celebrating its 100th year and can be credited with re-inventing the British kitchen sink - as MD Duncan Marr recalls.

PICK OF THE TOPSLatest worktop ideas, colours and materials.

JAMES LATHAM - continues to have great success.

MADE TO MATCH FROM EGGEREgger has made the process of choosing the right door for the rightworktop simple by presenting ideal combinations together.

WHAT’S IN STORE?Latest storage ideas from component specialists and manufacturers.

EVEN MORE FROM LDLRange additions from the components specialist.

UP FRONTIn frame, painted, glossy or curved – whatever you want there’s a doormanufacturer out there with something to suit.

MEREWAY KITCHENS - launches new Segreto.

THREE OF THE BEST FROM BABA Components has over the last 20 years built a strong reputation forquality products, great designs and unrivalled marketing support.

DOORS A HIGHLIGHT AT HPP SHOWHills Panel Products (HPP) rounded off the celebrations for its 20th yearwith the very successful HPX exhibition.

SCORES OF DOORS FROM ECFNow in its 30th year as a supplier to the UK furniture industry, ECF has awell established product portfolio that is viewed as one of the mostextensive in the marketplace.

PAINT POWER FROM PJHK Kitchens, from the PJH Group has launched The Painted Collection.

LINAK - the science of movement.

STOP PRESS – News from Schüller.

RANGE COOKERSEverything you need to know from modern cookers to traditional castiron models.

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A World of Colour from StovesStoves and Belling have unveiled a new concept that will give consumers the opportunityto choose from 12 colours on some of the most popular range cookers. Colour Boutique,initially available in Range Centres across the UK, can be applied to all size and fuelvariants of the Stoves Richmond and Belling Classic models. Combining four seasonalthemes - Fresh Spring, Summer Splash, Autumn Chic and Urban Winter, Colour Boutiqueoffers three fashion led colours from each of the four seasons. The themes offer a mix ofbrights such as First Bloom, Rolling Countryside and Floral Burst, plus softer shades suchas Day’s Break and Wild Berry.

“We have seen significant sales increases in range cooking across the Stoves andBelling brands in the last year and we believe that Colour Boutique will help to take thebrands to the next level by offering customers a wider choice. We are also delighted tobe showcasing Colour Boutique in the Range Centres who have been such loyalsupporters of the brand,” says Rob Burton, Commercial Manager for range cookers. 0844 248 4149www.stoves.co.uk/boutiquewww.belling.co.uk/boutique

First previewed at MOW last Autumn, Pronorm’s new Crystal cream high gloss doorand Venezia woodgrain hit the two key trends of the moment. The Crystal colour

centres on a pale ivory that will work with a selection of woodgrains such as texturedRift Light Oak and the delicately bleached Venezia woodgrain shown here. “While

strong contrast is a key look at the top end, the softer tone on tone contrast offeredby Crystal and Venezia bring a fresher and more accessible combination that will

appeal to a wider audience because it can stand the test of time,” says Jason Grinton,UK and Ireland Business Manager. Crystal is available in a choice of three materials

including laminate, gloss laminate and matt lacquer, while Venezia comes inlaminate, giving the flexibility for different retail price points.

07801 862691www.pronorm.de

[email protected]

Created by Faber, Eko is one of seven new vertical extractorsexclusively available from Air Uno. Answering consumer

demand for linear hoods, the Eko has electronic controls, aneon striplight and a diswasher safe grease filter. There are

three speeds and the extraction rate is 580m3/hr. 0113 201 2240

www.airuno.co.uk

New from Carron PhoenixThe Carlow ceramic undermount sink from Carron Phoenix is available in fiveoptions including a round bowl. Shown here is the Carlow 105 and Carlow 50combined to make a one and a half bowl configuration that fits into a 1000mmbase. The Revolution™ overflow and basket strainer waste adds a stylish finishing touch.

Also new from Carron is the Dante Pro with spray in chrome. Sized to suitdomestic kitchens, the Dante Pro has a pivot spout and will operate at 0.5 bar. 01324 638321www.carron.com

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SUBJECT TOREGISTRATION

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As a nation we do more looking at and readingabout cookery than actually doing it but there is acore of consumers who really love to cook and wantan oven that will deliver the best possible results.We’ve selected the best available for the nextwould be Delia or Heston that walks through yourshowroom door.

cookersfor cooks

AEG’s revamped built in collection includes the brand newCulisense - an oven that really does meet every cooking

need. Featuring the new, intelligent AutoCook function andsimple NaviSight navigational controls, cooking in this ovenis very straightforward and involves just four steps. All theuser has to do is select the right auto cook programme,choose the food category, put the food on the shelf the ovenhas chosen and leave it to do the rest.

The oven is self-cleaning, featuring the PyroLuxeprogram with various options to choose from, depending onhow dirty the cavity becomes and it has specially coatedAntiStick shelves that prevent grease sticking – a good ideaas shelves can’t be pyrocleaned because the heat ruins thechrome finish.

The 58 litre oven is also equipped with maintenance-free CleanAir Control to efficiently remove unpleasant smells.The oven also has the easy to use and clean TrueSpitaccessory, which gives an authentic spit roast effect withminimal effort.

The design of the AEG Culisense oven matches perfectlywith the other kitchen appliances in the AEG NeueKollektion, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into the overallliving space.

Other key features include ThermiC° hot air cooking, 15cooking functions and fast heat-up, 'A' energy rating and anIsoFront oven door with quadruple glazing.

Atag’s top of the range DX6211Q multifunctionoven is really two ovens in one because it can bedivided. Each section has its own fan system andcontrols and the two can be operatedindependently with a maximum temperaturedifference of 80oC. It is possible to use just onecompartment if wished. Atag multi functionovens also feature Easy Cook, a fully automaticsystem that cooks the most popular dishes at thetouch of a button. 0208 247 3993www.atag.co.uk

The newly launched Chef Touch™ fromKitchenAid is a sous vide cooking system.

Sous vide - French for "under vacuum" - is amethod of cooking food sealed in airtight

plastic bags in a water bath. The Chef Touchsystem is actually based around three

appliances - a vacuum sealer that packs thefood in an airtight bag, a steam oven for

cooking and a shock freezer for rapid chillingor storage. It is not real sous vide in the sense

that food is cooked very slowly – sometimesfor up to 72 hours – in a water bath.

0800 988 1266www.kitchenaid.co.uk

The DOP895B touch control multifunction ICSpyroclean single oven from De Dietrich has atilting electronic control panel and is packed withfunctions. There are ten pre-selected menus forlow temperature cooking and the ICA one touchautomatic cooking system that makes life reallysimple. Added to this is the famous De Dietrichpyroclean system and fan auto stop that stops thefan when the door is opened so the user doesn’tget a blast of hot air in the face. 001256 308067www.dedietrich.co.uk

NEW FROM AEG

08445 611611www.aeg.co.uk

Perfect for anyone who wants to update an old style slip incooker for something more sophisticated, MaxiKlasse cookersfrom AEG feature induction hobs and multifunction cooking.The main oven has eight functions including Ultra Fan, topheat and bottom heat and will take a large turkey with ease.There’s no pyro – a mistake we think – but both ovens haveCataLuxe catalytic liners. The cooker is AA energy rated andcomes with a five year guarantee.

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“The latest Atag single ovens have features that have been specifically created to be of real benefit to the consumer, helping todeliver better results and making the cooking process easier. Single ovens that offer split oven technology have been a very usefulnew innovation as they offer increased flexibility and a functionality that the consumer has truly grasped. Multifunction is a mustand should include top and bottom heat and fan, economy grill, large surface grill and defrost. Telescopic shelves are useful andsafe – they can’t tip and the user does not have to reach into the oven to put food in or take it out. Many premium single ovensoffer pyrolytic cleaning – an excellent thing that means the consumer will never have to clean the oven.”

“KitchenAid is not about one oven or appliance, it is more about achieving restaurant perfection when cooking at home.KitchenAid is focused purely on premium end customers, providing unique style and features. For 2011 we have launchedTwelix™, a 73 litre single oven with pyro and the Twelix™ system which has two independent semi circular heating elements thatcan work together or separately. This offers excellent heat distribution and speed of cooking.”

“The reason why pre-programmed recipes are useful is because each recipe is cooked using a range of pre-determined cookingfunctions which will automatically change during the cooking process to ensure perfect results. The De Dietrich Intelligent ControlSystem (ICS) is total automatic cooking but many ovens feature pre-programmed recipes that require limited manual interventionsuch as inputting the weight of the food. Using traditional methods you would roast a chicken at 190oC using the fan function fora specified amount of time according to weight. Using ICS all you have to do is choose the poultry option, the oven will suggestthe shelf level then you press start. Internal sensors then assess the weight and humidity of the food and determine the ovenfunction needed while displaying the end time on the control panel. The chicken is then roasted using a range of multifunctionoptions including the grill that crisps the skin. Once cooking has ended, the oven turns off automatically.”

“Our SV310 sensor touch single oven takes technology a step further because the automatic functions are accessed by colouredicons on a touch screen. Instead of the usual function and temperature controls, this exciting oven features a touch screen withpicture icons to access different cooking functions. There’s a choice of five automatic programmes and a range of user friendlyoptions to allow customised cooking - the user can even choose which heating elements will be used to suit the food beingcooked.

“The SV310 breaks new ground in bringing an oven with tft touch sensitive technology and user-friendly software to the UKconsumer marketplace. The SV310 oven is intelligent, automatically choosing the temperature and cooking time. It offersthoughtful details too. If you want to cook a chicken with some roast potatoes, simply touch the chicken icon and the oven willeven let you know part way through the programme the best time to put in the potatoes for perfect results!

“The oven’s intelligent software automatically sets all the cooking parameters and cooks the food perfectly. For more specificcontrol, a customised cooking programme can be quickly created in the manual mode.

“There are five touch control auto-cook functions (roast meat, chicken, pizza, cake and toast) and five special functions(defrost, dough proving, yogurt making, keeping food warm and plate warming). In addition the SV310 offers a wide range ofstandard functions, giving ultimate flexibility for the keenest cooks. These include fanned and static cooking, full and half grilloptions, browning oven and warming oven as well as all the combinations of fan cooking with upper or lower heat, etc.

“Consumers can even try before they buy, thanks to a demo mode which makes it easy and safe for the oven to be tried outby the customer in the showroom.”

“ I have owned a lot of ovens in my time from brands ranging from Husqvarna (long gone) to Bosch. Like most consumers whocook a lot, I want all the features, especially pyro – and I want instant, friendly response if it goes wrong. Worst moment ever: apyro oven that locked on Christmas Day with a turkey inside it and my mother in law in the living room! I was not using pyrocleanat the time! My favourite oven of all time was a Hotpoint multifunction with pyroclean – I can’t remember the model number. I think it was probably made in France as it featured a collection of rather bonkers pre programmed recipes that I never usedbecause they were completely off the wall. Sadly the door fell off the Christmas before last and nothing could be done about it asthe cavity was warped – and apparently not covered by the extended warranty. Pet hate: shelves that tip and those side shelfsupports that take up space and mean a Raymonde Blanc Anolon roasting tin will not fit in the oven. Dream oven: one from abrand that has lovely, helpful service people, is equipped with pyroclean, a stay clean glass door inner, a roast probe, lots offunctions, and good, old fashioned heavy chrome grid shelves that don‘t tip and scare me.”

www.beko.co.uk T. 0845 850 5008 E. [email protected]

2 year parts and labourwarranty on all Beko

Built-in Appliances

THE EXPERT VIEW ...Bill MillerSales and Marketing Director Atag

Caroline Guillermard Product Marketing Manager KitchenAid

Richard Walker Sales and Marketing Director De Dietrich

Sally Stothard Marketing Manager CDA

Jan Orchard EditorKitchen Journal

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AquaAssist is the latest cooking concept from Neff and adds steam to the company’sfamous cooking system. AquaAssist works in tandem with seven cooking functions

including CircoTherm, CircoTherm grilling, CircoRoasting and bread baking. Aqua Assisttechnology features a two stage pump system. One pump brings fresh pre-heated steam

into the cavity and the other removes any residual water. Water is stored in a 500mlreservoir so there is no need for plumbing in. It can be refilled at any time. AquaAssist is

available on two new Neff single ovens with the revolutionary SlideAway door. Thesenew models are in addition to existing Series 5 and 3 models.

01908 328352www.neff.co.uk

cookersfor cooks

The Big Capacity oven from Scholtés has a 70 litrecapacity but is designed to fit into a standard 60cmspace. There are four shelf levels in the oven andthe cavity can be split into 20 and 48 litre sectionsusing a thermo insulated divider. The maximumtemperature difference between the two ovens is100oC and it is possible to grill in the top half ofthe oven and use the fan in the other section at thesame time. The oven has a number of functionsincluding pyro, ten personal recipe profiles, 11automatic functions and 17 universal in the maincavity, one automatic and three universal in thesmall cavity and 10 automatic and 13 universal inthe larger cavity. 0800 158 5500www.scholtes.co.uk

Perfect for anyone less able or struggling to lift a heavydish, the iQ700 liftMatic oven from Siemens has acooking platform that can be raised and lowered at thetouch of a button. The oven capacity is 50 litres and ithas the Siemens pyroKlean system.0844 892 8999www.siemens-home.co.uk

The Glamour White single oven from Whirlpool features Cook3 that maximises the useof the cavity and allows cooking on three levels without transference of flavours.Ready2Cook means that there is no need for pre heating and offers valuable energysavings. Whirlpool’s 6thSense® patented technology senses the volume of food andautomatically adapts and controls the cooking process to give excellent results. The6thSense® I-Touch menu features 30 pre-programmed recipes. 0208 649 5000www.whirlpool.co.uk

Flexible and stylish, selected models in the HooverProdige 76 litre oven can be divided to make two

flexi zone cooking cavities. The two areas haveindependent temperature control. The range

includes some models with pyroclean. Tiny LEDlights within the glass door illuminate the interior.

0151 334 2781www.hoover.co.uk

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Indesit’s new single and double built in ovens have a panoramic glass door and flatfascia with ergonomic controls. The range includes the pyrolytic FIM88KGPAIX whichalso has a selection of multifunction settings and an electronic programmable timer.

08000 921 922www.indesit.co.uk

cookers for cooks

Dual Cook oven from Samsung can bedivided into two cavities and also features

steam. The LED display makes the oveneasy to operate and there are a number

of automatic cooking options. 0330 7267 864

www.samsung.com/uk

Fisher & Paykel’s OB60S9DEX1 has a choice of ninefunctions including a special roast setting, a Sabbath mode,automatic cooking, choice between Celsius and Fahrenheittemperature settings and a child lock. Telescopic shelfrunners make the oven safe and easy to use. 0845 6001934www.fisherpaykel.co.uk

The C3400 from Caple has two 53 litremultifunction ovens with a single controlpanel. Both ovens are available withcatalytic liners. There are rear and side lightsin each cavity. 0117 938 1900www.caple.co.uk

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Who’d have thought it? British consumers buying wine chillers! The booze cruise to Calais

may be a thing of the past but these days we are buying better wine (in fact we actually

spend more money on it than the French) and are more concerned about keeping it in

good condition. Once strictly professional, wine chillers are now widely available for domestic use at

a wide range of price points.

Left: The WKEes 553 GrandCru 45cm built inwine chiller from Liebherr has touch controlsand a temperature range between 5 and 20oC.The door can be locked and the chiller isdesigned to match other compact appliances. 01977 665665www.myliebherr.co.uk

Above: Holding 24 bottles and featuring the highlysensitive Sentry System, this chiller from Rangemastermonitors performance to maintain optimal storageconditions for the wine. Other features include an antivibration system, UV protected glass, telescopicshelving and temperatures between 4.4 and 18.3oC. Itis available in stainless steel or black finishes.0870 755 6485www.rangemaster.co.uk

Below: The double door undercounter CCVB 110Tfrom Candy will hold 24 bottles and has dualtemperature zones with LED displays. The temperaturerange is from 4-18oC and the chiller has a UV protectedglass door and an internal light. 01685 725572www.candy-domestic.co.uk

Right: This built in 24 bottle chiller is from thepremium Luce collection by Hotpoint. It is also

available in a 36 bottle version. Featuresinclude anti-condensation, UV protection, anti

vibration and a temperature regulation system. 08000 921 922

www.hotpoint.co.uk

Right: The award winning Cave 55 from Norcool isa built under big capacity wine cooler featuring a

specially designed soft close door system that makesit easy to choose the right bottle. The cooler will

hold 55 bottles and has variable temperaturesettings between 8-12oC in the lower zone and

15-18oC in the upper zone. 00353(0)4590 7600

www.norcool.com

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Right: There is a choice of three modelsin the in-column wine cooler collection

from Caple. Storage capacities range from22 to 46 bottles and the WC6215 has dual

temperature zones. All cabinets havebeech shelves with stainless steel trim,

electronic temperature control, UVprotected glass, white LED lighting and an

anti vibration system. 0117 938 1900

www.caple.co.uk

WHAT’S AVAILABLEThe choice ranges from slimline six bottle

chillers that make more profitable and

practical use of what used to be a tray or

towel rail space to large semi professional

models that offer a choice of temperatures

and storage for a large number of bottles.

The basics are a UV protected glass in

the door to shield wine from the harmful

effects of light, shelves so bottles can be

stacked flat (which keeps the wine in

contact with the cork, preventing

oxidisation). Oxidised wine is known as

“corked” and smells and tastes foul.

A choice of two or three temperatures

means the chiller can be set to suit the wine

being stored. Whites and champagne are

happy at 7-12oC and reds at 10-16oC.

Keeping any wine at too high a

temperature can ruin it.

Anti vibration technology is essential for

fine or expensive reds where jolting can

disturb sediment in the bottle.

Good wine chillers offer humidity

control. This prevents the cork from drying

out and shrinking away from the bottle

which will allow air to enter and spoil the

wine.

Left: The K3670 built in wine cooler from Neffwill take 32 bottles and has temperature settingsbetween 6 and 14oC. SuperCool quickly chills theinterior for fast cooling. The tinted glass door isUV protected and the chiller has four shelves. It isdesigned to complement other Neff appliances. 0844 892 9033www.neff.co.uk

Above: Miele offers two wine coolers – a builtunder model and the fully integrated KWT161Vi,which will take 102 bottles. This model hasintuitive Dynamic Cooling, touch controls,halogen lighting, individual temperature zones,UV protected glass and an anti vibration system. 01235 554455www.miele.co.uk

Above: The ARC229 from Whirlpool has five shelves and will takeup to 46 bottles. The temperature range is from 6-16oC and theunit has UV protected glass, anti vibration technology andinternal lighting. 0208 649 5000www.whirlpool.co.uk

Below: Double doors mean it is easy to access the wine inCDA's built under FWC 620 wine chiller. The chiller has twostorage zones both with variable temperature settingsbetween 4 and 15oC so users can fill the entire cooler withall whites or all reds and choose the same temperature forboth areas or can use the two zones separately withtemperature set to suit the wine being stored. Each zone willhold 15 bottles of wine. The cooler is humidity controlledand compressor driven for improved reliability and also toreduce vibrations that might affect fine wines. A red digitaldisplay shows the selected temperature and the door has UVprotected smoked toughened glass to shield the wine fromthe harmful effects of sunlight. LED interior lighting andchrome shelves make wines easy to identify and select. Thecooler has a stainless steel frame, handle and hinges and ablack ventilation plinth.01949 862010www.cda.eu

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MATERIAL MATTERSKitchen sinks come in for a fair amount of

punishment, especially in homes without a

dishwasher, so it is important to encourage

the customer to choose a material that does

not stain or scratch easily.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel is the most popular material for sink

manufacture. It is hard wearing and easy to clean.

Designs range from single, double or one and a

half bowl models with drainer to the latest

undermounts designed to fit into natural stone or

solid surfacing.

Composite

This modern material is a mix of resin and crushed

stone and comes in a wide choice of colours. The

choice of styles on the market is mainly

contemporary so composite is not the best choice

for a classic kitchen. The material is hard wearing,

heat and impact resistant but stains from tea and

red wine may linger in a hard water areas and can

be hard to remove.

Ceramic

Traditional fireclay is used for chunky, heavy weight

Butler and Belfast style sinks while fine fireclay is

used for more slim line undermounted and one and

a half bowl inset sinks. Fine fireclay sinks are

available in white, cream, black and some other

colours but traditional fireclay models only come in

white and sometimes a bone colour, as the

production process makes using colour glazes

difficult. Both materials are hard wearing and easy

to clean, but the sink can be damaged if a heavy

object such as a cast iron pan is dropped into it.

Natural stone

Natural stone sinks are very popular in the USA but

hard to find here other than through reclamation

companies. Stone is heavy but non porous so it

won’t stain.

Synthetic or engineered stone

Solid surfacing such as Corian and Silestone can

have sinks in the same material seamlessly

integrated into the surface. These materials are hard

wearing, impact, stain and abrasion resistant but

very expensive.

Copper

Attractive but certainly not a practical choice,

copper kitchen sinks date from the days before

widespread ceramic production. Styles available are

mainly trough or Butler shapes - and prices are

high. Copper is non-porous and will not stain in the

traditional sense of the word but it will gradually

oxidize and develop a patina. That patina initially

will not be even and you may have to wait around

a year for the full effect. Copper is much softer than

stainless steel and scratches easily.

thinkingabout sinks

The handsome Bowland sink from Shaws of Darwenhas a distinctive fluted front. Available in both whiteand biscuit finishes the Bowland has a central 3in wasteoutlet suitable for a basket strainer or waste disposer.The Bowland 600 sink is a compact size so can befitted into smaller kitchens. It is also available in a 797by 535 by 220mm size with and without a shelf. Thetap shelf has pre formed tap holes. 01254 775111www.shawsofdarwen.com

Reginox has added two new sizes to its bestselling Texas range of stainless steel sinks

with eight different options now available.Texas reflects the trend for deeper bowls .

With an unusual square waste and overflowthat mirror the overall shape and design of

the sink, Texas is a good choice for anycontemporary kitchen and can be

undermounted, integrated or inset. 01260 280033

www.reginox.co.uk

The stainless steel Blaze sink from Caple isavailable as a single bowl with drainer or as aone and a half bowl model. It is available rightor left handed and has a 90mm waste outletfor a basket strainer waste or waste disposer. Itis shown here with the Avel stainless steel tap.0117 938 1900www.caple.co.uk

The edge profile on the Mythos slim top fromFranke fits almost flush with any worktop to give

a sleek, seamless finish. The sink is available insingle and one and a half bowl versions and has asquare pop up waste, stainless steel strainer bowl

and a slide and glide glass panel. 0161 436 6280

www.franke.co.uk.

s i n k s & t a p s

Every kitchen needs a sink - not just for washing upbut also for preparing vegetables, defrosting foodand a host of other everyday jobs. The choice ofmaterials, styles and colours has never been largerand there are price points to suit every budget.

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To help consumers to choose the right colour sink to suit the worktop, Blanco haslaunched the Combicolour Colour Assistant. This concept allows customers to mix and

match Blanco sink colour options with a choice of popular worktops in granite, wood andlaminate. Online the website will create an image of any combination desired, prompting

the viewer with helpful suggestions. Retailers can take customers through the process instore and there is a useful point of sale display with sink samples and worktop swatches.

Coloured taps can also be introduced into the design mix. 0844 912 0100

www.blanco.co.uk

The Ceramica Puro collection ofsinks from the 1810 Companyincludes the Etroduo one and ahalf bowl undermount. The bowls are aligned at the frontedge, leaving plenty of space fora tap. The main bowl has a 3instrainer waste and overflow andthe smaller bowl has a minibasket strainer. 01978 660 770www.the1810company.co.uk

Rangemaster has announced the launch ofa new range of sinks and taps. The range isspecifically designed for UK consumers andretailers. As part of the new range thecompany has developed a new finish calledMicro-sheen which enhances the colour ofthe steel and creates a soft brushed effect.Rangemaster has also introduced a groundedge trim to all stainless steel inset sinks.Every inset sink is supplied with auto-matically applied sealant and pre-fittedclips, saving installation time.

Rangemaster will promote the newsinks and taps on the website via a newlydeveloped online tool called Tap It, whichallows customers to browse and match

sinks and taps. There are new brochures for sinks and taps and a usefulwall chart for retailers. 0870 755 6485www.rangemaster.co.uk

s i n k s & t a p s

The redesigned Onyx sink has an additional stainless steel area at the back that features asoap dispenser and allows the tap to be deck mounted. The sink is in a brushed steel finishand because it is an inset design with a lip it can be used on both laminate and solidsurfaces. 01274 475 179www.astracast.co.uk

Ergo 200 is one of several new products from Carron Phoenix. The two spaciousbowls are set at an angle to each other, making the sink easier to use. The

accessories pack includes a bamboo chopping board, a wire basket for dryingdishes and a strainer tray for rinsing vegetables. All can be used with either bowl.

The sink also features the Revolution flush fit overflow. 01324 638 321

www.carron.com

thinkingabout sinks

The Zenduo Grande Deep fromThe 1810 Company has a 120mmhigh central partition that reacheshalf way up the bowl height. Thismeans the sink can be used as twoseparate bowls or can be filledabove the divider to make onevery large bowl. It can beundermounted, inset or flushmounted and has a satin finish.01978 660 770www.the1810company.co.uk


CELEBRITY EXPERIENCE

HEIDI KLUM - LOS ANGELES

Your choice www.franke.com/heidi

Whatever your personal lifestyle and design choices in the kitchen, Franke will help you express them, with smart systems and products born of a hundred years of experience and passion. Franke brings glamour and effi ciency to the kitchen as a creative and convivial space. Every solution provides a unique experience, uncompromising in form and function, durable in performance and quality. More than 100 million households around the world trust in Franke kitchen systems.

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Dornbracht’s Tara Ultra pot filler is an unusual option that takes itsinspiration from professional kitchens. This is a cold fill only item and

has two flexible joints to allow movement in every direction exceptbackwards which is limited to avoid hitting the wall.

02476 717 129www.dornbracht.co.uk

s i n k s & t a p s

thinking about tapsThe TC41 monobloc mixer fromCDA has attractive cross headhandles that turn at the touch ofa finger, thanks to the ceramicdisc mechanism inside the tap.The tap needs an operatingpressure of 0.3 bar and is WRASapproved. 01949 862 010www.cda.eu

The Springflow® tap range fromAstracast includes the Finesse filter tap.The compact filtration system reduceschlorine by up to 99 percent andlowers levels of pesticides andsediment. The tap dispenses hot, coldand filtered water. 01274 475 179www.astracast.co.uk

Carron Phoenix has updated the Reno tap with a stylish combination oftextured granite and polished chrome finishes. Reno Jet Black reflects thetrend for texture and colour in the kitchen and is the perfect partner for ablack granite sink. It will also work well with stainless steel. The tap is alsoavailable in brushed nickel and polished chrome. 01324 638321www.carron.com

The high fashion PuraVida kitchen mixer from Hansgroheoperates via an electronic control: one click gives cold water, twowarm and three hot. An LED ring around the circumference ofthe control changes from blue to red to indicate temperature. 01372 465 655www.hansgrohe.co.uk


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As with so many things, being in the

right place at the right time with the

right product lies at the heart of

Franke’s success in the UK. “Back in about

1973, there was actually a shortage of

stainless steel sinks,” muses Duncan Marr.

“As a result of this, Franke picked up some

business here and it encouraged them to

look at the market seriously. At that time, it

was all drop on sinks here in Imperial sizes –

the only British insets were far too small. All

of this coincided with the appearance of the

first German kitchen suppliers who

promptly invented the kitchen retailer by

setting up smart showrooms equipped with

fabulous kitchens. The trouble was that UK

sinks were no use at all for these new

kitchens – presenting Franke with a

wonderful opportunity.”

Being level headed, financially smart

and Swiss, Franke seized the new market

and tooled up with a UK specific range. “It

was a real revolution for the merchant

minded UK,” recalls Duncan. “Back then

you didn’t really get to choose a sink as

such. People like Grovewood supplied the

cabinet and sink as one and that is what

you got. Franke put sinks on display and

offered a choice that was exactly right for

the new German kitchens. The next move

was to set up a distribution network

because the new kitchen studios did not

want to buy from merchants who were, in

effect, the competition. Many of those

early distributors are still with the company

today.“

Clever, well thought-out design has

always been a Franke strongpoint. The early

sinks had a sliding clip installation system

that was much easier to deal with than the

British method that involved bolting the

sinks to the top. Installation was tricky and

it was easy to distort the edge. The real

revolution came in 1981 when Franke

decided to reinvent the sink. Research

revealed that consumers wanted two bowls

– but kitchens were not getting any bigger.

What Franke did was to rotate the bowl so

that it was bigger from back to front than it

was from left to right – and today most

sinks are designed in that way. “The idea

was a massive success in the UK,” says

Duncan. “Once we added the accessories,

our advertising agent Arthur Wood decided

it was time to advertise. The campaign was

so distinctive the sinks simply flew off the

shelves and people were actually asking for

the brand by name.”

The other 80s revolution in the sink

world was the introduction of colour. “Until

happy birthday frank

Franke is celebrating its 100th year and

can be credited with re-inventing the

British kitchen sink - asMD Duncan Marr recalls.

Duncan Marr has been with Franke UK since the very beginning.

The new Centinox sink features all the elegance, style andprecision engineering Franke is famed for.

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nkeSpring Ram came along with Asterite,

colour meant enamel which was terrible

stuff because it chipped,” Duncan

remembers. “There were lots of problems

with the early coloured sinks. The surface

was quite coarse so limescale would cling

to it and stains would cling to the limescale.

The other problem was cracking through

thermal shock – Christmas was a favourite

time for this when people would put a

frozen turkey in the sink to thaw then run

hot water on to the cold surface with

catastrophic results. All of these problems

are long gone now. Franke had its own

material called Fradura that became

Fragranite with the acquisition of Carron

Phoenix.”

Duncan’s all time favourite Franke

product is the recently launched Centinox.

“It is a clever design that incorporates some

great ideas,” he says. “This is a range that

will grow. It is exactly right for modern

kitchen designs and reflects the many

things that Franke has learnt about the

business in the last 100 years.” Centinox is

the subject of a high profile international

advertising campaign featuring supermodel

Heidi Klum and is a sleek, low profile sink

with matching tap and accessories that is

ideal for contemporary kitchens.

The spacious new Kubus KBX 160 55-20 isdesigned for any task the kitchen demands.

The ultra modern Mythos Fusion sink is designed to offer the ultimate in choice and style.

For more information on all of Franke’s products,

call 0161 436 6280 or visit their website at www.franke.co.uk

The enduring and eminently practical classic Compact sinkhas been updated and renamed the Compact Plus.

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w o r k t o p s

Latest worktop ideas, coloursand materials.

Mistral by Karonia is the25mm solid surface worktopthat delivers the freedom toinclude interesting shapesand curves because there isno chipboard or mdfsubstrate. Mistral can be usedwith Belfast sinks and thechoice of colours mean it isideal for both contemporaryand traditional kitchens. 0845 658 0333

Solid wood tops, either used alone or as an island feature, add warmth and individuality tokitchen design. Original Wood Tops are specialist manufacturers of solid wood worktops and usefurniture grade hardwoods from FSC and PEFC certified sources. All tops are made usingcontinuous staves that run the full length of the board. Tops can be ordered as standard lengthsof 2200 and 2800mm or 3400 and 4000mm with a square edge and sanded ready for homefinishing. A bespoke service is available. 0115 939 8008www.originalwoodtops.co.uk

Steel is the preferred choice in professional kitchens because of its hardwearingqualities and impervious, hygienic surface. GEC Anderson can produce stainless steelworktops of almost any shape or size as a single unit. This includes straight sections upto seven metres long and L and U shaped configurations. Sinks, splashbacks, upstandsand hobs can be seamlessly integrated and positioned exactly where required. There isa wide choice of edge profiles including watersafe lipped edges in depths to suitspecific requirements. Tops are available in brushed satin or textured finishes. Theraised pattern on textured stainless steel aids drainage hides smudges and scratchesand is easy to clean. GEC Anderson also makes matching cabinets and shelving. 01442 826999www.gecanderson.co.uk

Okite worktops (shown on our front cover) are resistant to stains and abrasion andcome in a good choice of colours and finishes. The way the material is made gives itcolour, strength and quality. The range includes seven collections in a selection ofcolours. All are resistant to abrasion, impact and household chemicals and are veryeasy to clean. 01992 470801www.okite.com

Easy to care for Caesarstone is chip, crack, stain and heat resistant and comes with a 15year guarantee. The material is an engineered quartz based surface.

00800 04216144www.caesarstone.uk.com

pick ofthe tops

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25mm SOLID Solid Surface Worktops

MISTRAL by Karonia is a pure 25mm thick solid surface worktop range that combines the natural beauty

of quartz and stone with the ease and practicality of acrylic-based solid surface material to deliver stunning

looks and outstanding product value!


w o r k t o p s

The star gazers at Silestone® have come up with six newcolours inspired by space. Called Nebula, the range comes

in six colours inspired by the natural wonders of the finalfrontier. Altair, Cygnus, Doradus, Lagoon, Lyra and Merope

have deep base shades with uniform threads of colour.Shown here is Nebula series in Lagoon. Silestone by

Cosentino worksurfaces have four to five times the flexuralstrength of granite and a high resistance to staining and

heat. The material is available in over 60 distinctive colours. 01256 761229

www.silestone.co.uk

More from EncoreBushboard has taken its Encore solid surface range a step further with thelaunch of white moulded acrylic sinks and four new Crystal designs,opening up even wider design flexibility for retailers.

There are two moulded sink designs in 100 percent pure whiteacrylic. The material is hard wearing and non porous and there is a choiceof single and one and a half bowl sinks. The sinks can be installed on siteby a kitchen fitter and Bushboard offers a free one day training course.

Four brand new Crystal designs have been added to the Encorepalette, which now totals 14. Available in black, white, cream and glass,the new Crystal designs reinterpret the classic popularity of granite andstone. The designs feature a random opaque chip that gives the surfacevisual depth.

Bushboard has made a substantial investment in pos material forretailers including a brand new 32 page colour brochure and a revisedinstallation leaflet that shows how the sinks are fitted. 01933 232 [email protected]

Metallic highlights in the two new TrendQ colours from Granite Transformationsare produced using semi precious metals.Dark Steel is a deep steel grey with flecksof silver while Blue Steel has blue/greyundertones and flecks of metallic blue.Trend Q surfaces are manufactured from95 percent Italian quartz and a speciallyformulated polyester then cast into 3m by1.25m slabs. The surfacing is installed byfactory trained fitters. 0800 822 3410www.granitetransformations.co.uk

Compac has taken the beauty, colour and textures of stone andcombined these qualities with quartz to produce the Nature Collection.

The range is manufactured using Bio resins from renewable materialand improves on the outstanding technical qualities of its existing

Quartz surfaces. The Nature Collection comes in seven colours (Perlinois shown here). It is available in standard three metre lengths and a

choice of thicknesses and can be easily fabricated. 01924 368703/0208 5649377

www.compac.es

Thanks to V Groove technology, F JonesCleveland can provide stone worktopswith edge profiles of almost any depth. VGroove technology mitres, folds andinvisibly bonds stone, giving continuity ofthe pattern.0800 0834114www.fjonesltd.com

pick ofthe tops

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0116 257 3415

www.lathamtimber.co.uk

HI-MACS® now offers 113 different shades and patterns as well as13 sinks in 60 colours enabling designers to create spectacular

design led areas.

James Latham continues to have great success

among architects, interior designers and

kitchen fabricators in both the residential and

commercial sectors with HI-MACS® Natural

Acrylic Stone™ solid surfacing which is ideal for

a wide variety of kitchen applications.

HI-MACS® is easily fabricated and has a

seamless appearance, adding sophistication and

a luxury finish to any kitchen design. The

unique composition produces a material that

leaves nothing to be desired in terms of creative

freedom and durability, making HI-MACS® a

popular choice when creating bespoke

kitchens. Supplied in thicknesses of 12mm,

9mm and 6mm and offered in 113 shades and

patterns, HI-MACS® is a versatile and adaptable

material and creates fantastic design led areas.

This non porous, hardwearing material also

comes with a specialist hygiene certificate,

making it particularly suitable for food

preparation areas and sinks. The HI-MACS®

portfolio now includes 13 sink designs available

in over 60 colours.

James Latham plc began importing

hardwoods into Liverpool in 1757 and under

the continuing management of the Latham

family has developed into a leading distributor

of quality timber, panel products and

hardwood flooring. The Group also has a

specialist division, Advanced and Technical

Panels (ATP) which is the UK’s leading custom

built panel distributor supplying a

comprehensive range of pre-finished/overlaid

panels.

There are ten James Latham depots - in

England at Dudley, Fareham, Gateshead, Hemel

Hempstead, Ossett, Purfleet, Thurrock, Wigston

and Yate and one in Scotland, which was

opened in 2008.

HI-MACS® has a smooth, non porous and stainresistant surface that is easy to clean and ideal

for food preparation.

Sinks are flush with worksurfaces, creating visuallyseamless lines and allowing for limitless creativity.

HI-MACS® makes even the mostextravagant of ideas a reality.

HI-MACS® is a solid surface that gives architects,designers and craftsmen creative freedom.

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As worktops are usually selected once the door choice has been made, it is vital that the two

elements should co-ordinate. Egger’s new range of worktops aims to make the process as

simple as possible by presenting door and worktop combination ideas together for the first

time. The development of textures such as Egger’s deep linear ST22 finish and the enhanced quality

of the reproduction has led to growth in the use of melamine faced chipboard for frontals. The rise

of MFC slab doors is a great example of the trend towards adding both value and quality as they

offer a premium level look for an entry level price. This gives kitchen manufacturers the potential to

increase sales margins in a challenging market.

The trend towards mixing and matching woodgrains with uni colours for door fronts has been

met with Egger’s latest brown/grey and green/grey palettes that have been designed to work with

the company’s latest range of woodgrains. As this trend continues to grow in popularity, particularly

within the kitchen market, deciding which colours to combine can be a difficult process. To make it

easier, Egger’s design team has put together a number of door suggestions for each worktop in its

latest worktop brochure.

Egger offers a choice of worktop thicknesses so whether you want a classic 38mm Eurospan®

worktop or an ultra contemporary 50mm Eurolight® worktop there is a solution for you. Matching

splashbacks and upstands are also stocked in the UK in all 20 decors. The new range comes with a

ten year guarantee and the prestigious FIRA Gold Award. In comparison to granite and solid wood,

Egger laminate tops are easy to care for and maintain. All Egger worktops are PEFC accredited.

Egger aims to support the retailer as much as possible with a brand new worktop portfolio

containing A4 laminate samples and large application pictures. This is offered in addition to a 48

page brochure, A4 laminate samples and a point of sale stand containing A4 samples.

egger - made to match

Egger has made theprocess of choosing

the right door for theright worktop simple

by presenting idealcombinations

together.

DISTRIBUTORS &INFORMATIONEgger worktops are available

from the following distributors.

Blackheath Products, Cookstown

Panel Centre, Decormax, Decorpanel,

MKS, Lawcris, Panelco and Tayfirth.

For more information on MFC and

worktops call Carl Verra on 01434

613 359. For MFC, edging, worktop

samples and brochures call the

sample hotline on 01434 613304.

Here 50mm Egger Eurolight worktopF166 ST9 Aurora Bianco is combined

with H3012 Coco Bolo MFC doors.

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ch

For its worktops Egger has selected

the very best and most up to date

decors from a large portfolio, so

whether it’s trend orientated or

traditional, expressive and individual

or classic and elegant there is

something for everyone. Egger also

offers a choice of thicknesses from

the classic 38mm Eurospan® worktop

to the ultra contemporary, chunky

50mm Eurolight® worktop.

Sizes/DimensionsEurospan® 38mm thick worktops:

4100 by 600mm single postformed,

4100 by 670mm and 4100 by 920mm

double postformed edge for breakfast bars.

Eurolight® 50mm thick worktops:

4100 by 600mm single postformed, 4100

by 920mm double postformed for breakfast

bars.

Splashbacks:

Matching splashbacks offer a stylish

alternative to tiling and are available in

3020 by 1210 by 8mm size.

Upstands:

These can be used in addition or as an

alternative to tiling and provide a neat

finishing touch at the wall edge. Upstands

are available in 3000 by 120 by 19mm size.

This is the 38mm Egger Eurospan worktopF213 ST70 in dramatic Lazio Anthracite.

Realistically mirroring the effect ofstaved solid timber, this 38mm Egger

Eurospan worktop HO47 ST15 is inDark Plum Butcher Block.

This 38mm Egger Eurospan worktop,F133 ST82 has an attractive textured

finish and is in Trento Grey-Beige.

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Latest storage ideas from componentspecialists and manufacturers.

New from Crestwood’s Sourcebook is an intermediate range of soft close pull outstorage solutions to fit between its existing chrome wire and Dolce Vitacollections. The three ranges now include an entry level full extension chromewire range, the top of the range Dolce Vita and the new soft close products,offering the most complete kitchen storage solution on the market. All come withfull extension pull out larders, base pull outs and corner storage units as well asnumerous options and accessories. The new intermediate soft close range iscompetitively priced for budget conscious buyers. Key features are high qualitychroming on the baskets and a new and improved soft close mechanismdesigned to give a smooth and even closing action. 01780 753407www.thesourcebookdirect.co.uk

According to component specialist Blum there has been a notable upturn in the sales ofstorage fittings over the last few years as consumers and kitchen planners become more

aware of the importance of this aspect of the kitchen. Sales of drawers and pull outs inbase units are up, as are special units and internal dividing systems. Modern storage

must be easy to use and Blum has found that Servo-Drive automatic opening of baseunit drawers and the automatic opening and closing on the Aventos lift systems for

overhead cabinets have proved amazingly popular. The same applies to special unitssuch as Space Corner and under sink drawers for cleaning products.

01908 285700www.blum.com

Nolte’s innovative interior storage ideas maximisespace within units, providing practical solutions

that make the kitchen user friendly. Pull outstorage drawers like these are ideal for storing

packets and jars of food. 01279 868500

www.markdavid.co.uk

Consumers love tall pantry units like this onefrom Warendorf. The tandem rack makes itpossible to see what is stored in both sets ofracks. The rear section comes forwardautomatically when the door is opened.01235 558000www.afgk.co.uk

what’s in store?

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Häfele and partner Vauth Sagel have launched Premea Glassline, aninnovative collection of interior cabinet storage solutions that can betailored to meet design demands. Very little effort is needed to openthese fittings and all come with soft close as standard. The side decorpanels on the baskets are easy to change without the need for toolsand are available in clear or frosted glass. Alternatively the user cancreate their own panels. The Glassline range will include options forcorner storage pull outs, the flexible base liner, pull out larders, rotarylarders and base cabinet pull outs. 01788 542020www.hafele.co.uk

Space Saving Ideas from Mereway Mereway’s 1000mm full height combination larder unit offers a lot of storage space but has the samefootprint as a base unit. The unit can feature either solid or glazed doors, pull out drawers, contemporarystainless steel or traditional wicker baskets and a wine rack. Available with full height wooden pilasters,cornice and t&g panelling, the unit comes in a choice of 16 painted colours or in natural oak.

Mereway’s drawer management systemsmake the most of space in a compact kitchen. Thesystems include deep drawers with a concealed450mm internal top drawer available in pandrawer units in widths 300, 500, 600, 800, 900and 1000mm. The internal drawer system offers aselection of solutions to accommodate storage ofmany different items. Inner components availablerange from plastic trays to wooden and stainlesssteel options at the higher end. Drawer boxeshave full extension with Blum integrated soft closemechanisms and heavy duty runners. 0800 028 4466www.merewaykitchens.co.uk

This modular nextcube midway storage system from Schüller makes use of otherwise wasted spacebetween the worktop and wall units. It includes ceramic storage containers, utensil holders, write on recipeboards and more. 01661 842304www.inhouseuk.netwww.inhousecaribbean.com

InnoTech stands for optimal differentiationfrom competitors. One great advantage is

the scope of the design choices that can bebuilt up on a single platform. Final

customisation takes place towards the end ofthe production process or can be handled bythe installer. Existing product displays can be

visually enhanced with InnoTech – theprocess is quick and uncomplicated. Slidingdoors, lift up mechanisms, office solutions,

lightweight board fixings, pull out wireworkand cable management systems are justsome of the many products that Hettich

offers to meet every possible demand. Thereis an amazing mix of high quality materials

and opening solutions for every room in thehome or office.

0161 872 9552www.hettich.co.uk

what’s in store?


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Currently, internal drawer storage solutions are the most popular items in LDL’s extensiverange. One of the key products is Blum Tandembox Intivo. Designed as an upgrade for BLUM

Tandembox drawers, Intivo side panels allow the drawers to be customised with differentcolours and textures to complement kitchen furniture. The product is available to fit cabinetsizes from 300mm to 1000mm with options for inner drawers and sink drawers with a wide

range of internal dividers available.

Now in its eighth year, LDL Components is one of the UK’s leading nationwide

distributors of quality fittings for the fitted furniture industry. In addition to

the Head Office and the Sales Office based in Bath, LDL Components also

has a Distribution and Logistics Centre in Glossop and a new Scottish office and

showroom in Cumbernauld. Offering a unique range of over 3,500 products, LDL

Components specialises in quality items for the premium end of the market and is the

main UK distributor offering Blum drawer and hinge components, Peka wirework and

Wesco waste solutions under one roof.

0845 123 2288

www.ldlonline.co.uk

[email protected]

New LED Lighting SolutionsLDL has extended its range of LED lighting solutions with the new Linea range of recessed, semi-recessed,angled and surface mounted display profiles, ideal for use in kitchens, studies, wardrobes and dressing rooms.Available to order in any size up to two metres, the new profiles are aluminium with a polycarbonate coverand are supplied with a two metre input cable, plug and end caps. Any LED tape from the LDL range can beused with the profiles, including the new high output tape. With 60 LEDs per metre, this self-adhesive tape isavailable in a choice of Warm White or Cool White.

Also available for use with the new profiles and either 12v or 24v tape is a dimmer with remote controlfacility. The control works within a 15 metre range and will automatically restore the brightness level to thelast memory function.

Coping with curvesBrand new to the range is the PEKA base unit pull-out forcurved doors. As Matthew Lord, Director, explains, “Curveddoors are extremely popular in current kitchen design andthat is why LDL has anticipated the need for a dedicatedpull-out for curved doors, together with complementarycurved pull-out baskets from LDL’s new Linea basketsystem.” Linea is a stylish basket system that includes acomprehensive range of premium quality chrome baskets forPeka larder units, Magic Corner units and pull-outs,including 150mm slimline units. The clean simple lines ofLinea give the consumer endless opportunities to create atotally unique style by placing their chosen choice ofmaterial inside, such as glass or wood .

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The new Venice handleless door from Apex Interior Systems is vinyl wrapped in Noce Merino Gloss. This18mm door is perfect for designers seeking the linear look. Another new design idea from Apex is to use vinylwrapped panelling on the wall. It can be used to hang utensil racks etc. A new kitchen brochure is availabledirect from Apex. 01704 896600www.apexinteriorsystems.co.uk

In frame, painted, glossyor curved – whatever

you want there’s a doormanufacturer out therewith something to suit.

This fabulous curved island unit (above & right) was created byCurvecraft – a company that can make any size, shape or profile

of curved door in any wood species to match any flat door range.MD Paul Murray says that all that is needed is a wood sample and

Curvecraft will do the rest. Paul developed the process himselfduring his time as a bespoke furniture maker to meet the

challenge of providing a curved door. “There are a number ofprocesses involved to achieve the end product and the way in

which the doors are finished is unique to us,” says Paul. “Wemake sure any joins are covered by a veneer, which gives a

smooth, seamless finish.”028 4483 2828

www.curvecraft.co.uk

The Stamford Painted Collection of timber doors fromCrestwood is available in 16 colours. The Classic Paletteis made up of traditional tones and more contemporary

shades are in the Ambiente Palette. Crestwood alsooffers a bespoke colour service.

01780 753407www.thesourcebookdirect.co.uk

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Marpatt are a family run company supplying the UK Kitchen industry for over 30 years with doors and accessories. Our philosophy is simple - ‘The broadest range of products, unsurpassed quality, competitiveness and customer service’. Responding to market trends the Marpatt collection is continually evolving. With entry level designs, our Painted Special Finishes range through to our Bespoke In-frame products.

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Go for GreyGrey is enjoying a fashion revival says Bellissimo who have responded by adding five greysolid and woodgrain options to its Saturn vinyl range. Anthracite is a dark solid gloss whileLava and Stone Grey are dark and light solid mattes. Grey Drift Oak and Avola are thewoodgrain options in matt.

Saturn now includes 60 matt and gloss vinyls in solids and woodgrains. Bespoke sizesare available throughout the range as are convex, concave and handle free doors invarious widths and heights. Bellissimo is also able to supply a flexible back panel to runaround the outside of horseshoe islands, which allows more design flexibility. 01772 696959www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

Lucente from TK Components (above & left) is a collection of handleless doorsdesigned to appeal to customers looking for minimalist design. Available in highgloss white or cream, Lucente features corner posts that enable the handle linedetail to flow around the corners and through the design to provide a bespokelook. Lucente Cream has a warm and welcoming look and includes curved doors. 0161 336 3636www.tkcomponents.co.uk

Choice is the name of the game at Marpatt. This family owned company has its own team ofwood finishing specialists and this, teamed with a new top of the range finishing plant,means they can offer painted doors on a three week turnaround.

There’s a choice of 18 colours including new Alabaster and Carbon Grey. Marpatt alsooffers a special grainy finish on oak where the grain is visible or can provide total coverage ifthat is what the customer wants. Special sizes are available in most ranges. The full doorrange can be viewed at Marpatt’s extensive in house showroom. To arrange a visit call 0116 274 3943, or visit www.marpatt.co.uk

The Remo White range from PWS is now available in high gloss Alabaster.Alabaster is a fresh, neutral tone and the new option features signature

barrel curves. Other contoured door and drawer designs are available in theRemo line up, extending design possibilities. “From our market research we

knew Remo would be well received,” said Andrew Langford, MarketingManager at PWS. “We had not quite appreciated that it would become sopopular so soon. We quickly realised that a second colourway would open

up the opportunities for the range.” 01325 505555

www.pws.co.uk

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KITCHEN JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE OCTOBER 2011 • 35

Segreto - Italian for secret or hidden - is the name for the new J style pull handle door in the

best selling finish Pergamon Gloss that will be added to the Cucina Colore collection. The

door offers a fresh, sleek look and the extra deep Segreto profile is carefully calculated to

provide the perfect ergonomic shape for fingertips to slot easily inside and give just enough

leverage to pull the door open with the minimum amount of effort.

This latest addition sits perfectly between the Cucina Colore Futura handleless and Lastra

ranges, creating a halfway house in both price and design. Segreto is comfortably positioned in

a mid price group and brings broad planning flexibility as it sits on the standard Mereway

cabinet matrix, has exciting new range components and offers a colour co-ordinated Pergamon

Gloss carcass.

Segreto offers unlimited design possibilities and style flexibility as it is specially designed to

co-ordinate with a selection of other door colours and finishes, particularly bolder choices such

as Coco Bolo and Graphite as shown here. It is eye catching in all unit widths, runs or base and

wall unit combinations, offering a real opportunity for kitchen design creativity and flair.

The real breakthrough with Segreto is the introduction of the new split internal curved door

- an exciting new concept for the Cucina Colore range and exclusively available in the Segreto

finish. It looks fabulous in any style of kitchen layout, allowing practical yet smooth curved

shapes that will really clinch the deal for retailers.

A new 48 page brochure and refreshing new websites have also been introduced that

include stunning new photography to support the launch, with each shot carefully managed to

show the finest elements of the range.

“We are excited to launch this new door into our range, and we carefully selected one of

our most popular finishes Pergamon Gloss for it,” says Marketing Manager Ginette Crowther.

“Segreto sits perfectly between the Futura handleless and Lastra ranges and with a competitive

price tag, and the flexibility to mix this new finish with other door styles across Mereway’s

Complete and Cucina Colore collections means that this new style is going to be a real winner.”

As part of the launch promotion, Mereway offer FOC door replacement for current

customers and new display offers for new customers. If you are interested in displaying stunning

Segreto in your showroom, contact Mereway Kitchens by calling 0800 026 4466 or

go to www.merewaykitchens.co.uk. All Mereway Kitchens cabinets are covered by a 10 year

guarantee and available on some of the shortest lead times in the business.

0800 026 4466

www.merewaykitchens.co.uk

mereway kitchens launches new segreto

Mereway Kitchens embarkson yet another excitinglaunch this Autumn with theintroduction of stunningnew door style Segreto aspart of the contemporaryCucina Colore collection.

The new split internalcurved door is a

design breakthrough.

The finger profilemakes opening thedoors easy.

Sleek, modern Segreto joins the Cucina Colorecollection and is shown here in Pergamon Gloss.

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BA Components has over the last 20 years built a strong reputation for quality products,

great designs and unrivalled marketing support. The company is well known for

listening to what its dealers want, and where it is possible, building customer requests

into product development. The latest example of this is the launch of the three new door

styles (Knebworth, Tullymore and Broadway) for the Bella range shown here.

To complement the three new styles and to refresh the complete Bella by BA range, BA

has also launched nine new colours that are available for all 24 door designs in the range. In

line with current trends, the company is launching four stunning matt colours - these are

Matt Dakkar, Matt Mussel, Matt Olive and Matt Stone Grey. Also new are woodgrains

Tiepolo Light Walnut, Odessa Oak and Steinberg Beech. Following requests from dealers

Avola Cream and Avola Flint Grey have also been added.

BA is confident that the introduction of these new colours and styles further enhances

the Bella by BA door range, making it one of the best available. In addition to these recent

new introductions, BA is currently planning the launch of the new Pronto range of stock

doors in both membrane pressed and five piece construction.

BA currently have opportunities for quality retailers. For more information call

028 8676 4600, email [email protected] or visit www.byba.co.uk

Broadway, a new take on the T-Barstyle is being offered in bothkitchen and bedroom sizes. It isshown here in Matt Dakkar andOdessa Oak.

Knebworth, a new handleless Jgrooved door brings the sleek,sharp contemporary look to themarketplace at competitive prices.Available in both kitchen andbedroom sizes, this simple, modernstyle should prove to be a winner.It is shown here in Avola Creammixed with Avola Flint Grey.

Tullymore in Matt Stone Grey.

three of the best from ba

Tullymore has a realistic in frame look, is available in kitchen andbedroom sizes and can be ordered in all Bella colours. Depending on

the colour selected, this style can look outstanding in either atraditional or a contemporary interior. A sloping door is available.

Tullymore is shown here in Matt Olive and Matt Mussel.

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Now with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing furniture doors, HPP has

certainly moved things on since the mitre framed doors of the early days. The range

now includes both vinyl wrapped and duo pvc edged doors. Every design in the range

is backed by a comprehensive selection of accessories including full sheet and cut and edged

mfc, Eurolight, cornice, pelmet and edging tapes - making it easy to source everything needed

to complete the design.

The vinyl wrapped collectionHPP’s vinyl wrapped collection is manufactured on site to bespoke sizes with a quick seven day

turnaround and is available nationwide. The new product launch sees the range extended to

over 30 doors, covering everything from traditional designs to modern slab based styles. The

decor range now includes over 40 colours that are constantly evolving to keep up with the latest

market trends and ever improving vinyl quality that offers incredibly realistic wood effects.

Four new door styles have been added to the vinyl range. These are Avienda, Chardonnay,

Denver and Sahara. Each of these designs was developed after extensive consultation with

existing customers. All the doors were popular at the show – but Avienda was definitely the star.

Complete with an integrated handle, it offers a look that works equally well in a dark linear

woodgrain or in a soft uni colour, whether used alone or in combination. The colour range has

been updated with ten new doors in a mix of woodgrains, uni colours and glosses.

Duo pvc edged doorsDuo pvc edged doors were added to the HPP product range last year. The doors were originally

available in ten decors but demand has seen this extended to well over 20, spanning four

surface types. As with vinyl doors, every Duo pvc edged door is manufactured on site to

bespoke sizes and is available nationwide.

Duo high gloss pvc edged doors are available in black, cream and white with 3D 1.2mm pvc

edging to give an attractive glass effect finish. Duo Ultra Gloss doors are available in Autumn

Plum and Rosales with matching pvc edging. The woodgrain range is manufactured using

matching 2mm pvc edging and Egger mfc with the premium structure 22 finish that gives a

deep brush effect with both a glossy and a matt linear grain, offering a very realistic wood

effect. The biggest change to the Duo range since its launch is the introduction of nine acrylic

decors. Driven by strong consumer demand, every acrylic door is available with either a

matching or a 3D glass effect edging and is manufactured using Senoplast which offers superior

gloss levels and scratch resistance.

doors a highlight at hpp

Hill’s Panel Products(HPP) rounded off the

celebrations for its 20thyear with the very

successful HPXexhibition. One of thestar turns at the showwas the launch of theupdated door range –

the biggest ever offeredby the company.

Avienda was the most popular of the new doorslaunched at the HPX show. It is a vinyl wrapped door

and is shown here in Mali Wenge.

Like the wine of the same name, Chardonnay hasuniversal appeal.

The Sahara door has an interesting woodgrain effect.

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pp show

A Unique Choice is the door brand exclusive to HPP. Aimed at end users and with no link back to the

manufacturer, the brochure includes details on both the vinyl wrapped and Duo pvc edged door ranges.

A new bigger and better edition of the brochure was launched at the HPX show and features aspirational

roomsets and lifestyle photography. Although A Unique Choice was originally only available as a brochure,

the range of material available has been extended to include swatches, planner pads and a website that can

be found at www.auniquechoice.co.uk.

0161 620 5656

www.hponline.co.uk

Black Washed Oak is one of ten new vinyl decors.

Duo pvc edged doors have proved to be a big success for HPPand are shown here in Blue Acrylic.

Updated classics featured in therange review. This is Odessa Oak.

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Now in its 30th year as

a supplier to the UK

furniture industry, ECF has

a well established product portfolio that is

viewed as one of the most extensive in the

marketplace. The made to measure range

of Goscote vinyl doors is recognised as

being one the most comprehensive

available as it includes over 50 styles and 50

finishes. ECF’s newly launched

2011 Door Portfolio includes

Goscote and seven other ranges

that cover both kitchen and

bedroom applications.

The new format literature presents

eight door ranges in two new brochures –

the Kitchen Door Portfolio and the

Bedroom Door Portfolio. Featuring 100

inspiring roomsets, the Door Portfolio

presents the very latest styles and finishes.

Each roomset is accompanied by a quick

glance information panel that highlights

key elements of the featured doors, details

of alternative styles and finishes and handle

choices. In addition to roomset

photography, the Door Portfolio also

includes detailed images of all the most

popular door styles and finish options in an

easy to use index. In direct response to

customer feedback, the new brochures are

available in an unbranded format.

The investment in the new Door

Portfolio underlines ECF’s commitment to

the sourcing and supply of quality products

at competitive prices. An ongoing

development programme means that the

company is always looking for new ideas

and inspiration to ensure that customers

have access to the latest products and

designs.

For your copy, call ECF on

01664 424288 or email

[email protected]

www.eastcoastfittings.co.uk

The Goscote range of made to measure vinyl wrappeddoors gives customers a choice of over 50 designs and

50 finishes. An ongoing process of reviewing trendsensures that all of the very latest colours and finishes areavailable. Some of the latest additions are Olive, Mussel,Dakkar, Stone Grey, White Avola and Brown Grey Avola.

All doors and a comprehensive range of matchingaccessories are available on a competitive lead time.

Available in three profile choices,ECF’s Mitre Framed door rangeincludes 11 finishes, one of whichis Red Brown Highland Oak, shownhere. Other contemporary finishessuch as Light Ferrara Oak are alsoavailable alongside establishedfavourites such as Ivory, Beech andMaple. East Coast also offers acomprehensive range of colourmatched bedroom carcassing tocomplement the mitre frameddoors.

Presented in a square edgeddesign and with an acrylic faced

construction, Phoenix has thelook of a glass finish door but

sells at a highly competitiveprice point. It is available in five

solid colours and twowoodgrain finishes and is

supplied on a made to measurebasis for both kitchens and

bedrooms. The door isavailable with matching or duo

glass effect edging.

scores of doors from ecf

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paint power from

K Kitchens, from the PJH Group, has launched

The Painted Collection,an inspiring range of ash

painted kitchensfeaturing 30 new doors

and 15 colour options intwo door styles.

Painted kitchens are back in style as

mainstream customers turn to classic

looks that have universal eye appeal.

The versatile new Painted Collection from K

Kitchens aims to satisfy the growing trend

for painted kitchen doors that offer

maximum flexibility and personalisation to

suit all tastes and lifestyles. Two fascia door

styles, each available in a variety of colour

options, combined with a smart choice of

accessories and storage solutions present

both the retailer and the consumer with all

the ingredients needed to create individual

kitchen schemes.

Inspired by the very best in British

craftsmanship, the Lynton is one of the

new furniture designs and features a solid

timber ash door with natural visible

graining. Featuring Shaker style panelling,

the Lynton kitchen is available in the full

range of 15 painted colours (and is shown

on this page in French Grey and Lockett).

The colours range from classic heritage

shades to the bold and quirky. Lynton is

available with a choice of 20 handles in

styles that include ornate, traditional and

ultramodern. Like many other kitchens in

the range, Lynton will work as perfectly in a

period property as it would in a classic or

contemporary home.

The second furniture range in the new

Painted Collection is the Ambleside kitchen,

a solid timber painted door design, packed

with traditional charm and character.

A five-piece construction with a raised

and fielded centre panel, the solid ash

Ambleside has a natural wood grain and

texture, accentuated by the distinctive

painted finish. The kitchen is available in 15

colour options, offering the consumer a

very wide choice of shades to create a

totally bespoke look.

The Painted Collection also includes a

wide choice of accessories that allow

designers to create interesting, personalised

features including bench seats, a chalk

board door, wicker baskets, turned pilasters

and mantel kits.

The natural grain of the solid timber

doors teams up perfectly with the painted

finish to add real character to the kitchens

in this collection. The colour choice means

that there is something to suit every taste.

Consumers can opt for one of K’s natural

The Lynton kitchen is shown here in French Grey &Lockett, just two of the many colour choices available.

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pjh

The Ambleside kitchen, shown here in Ivory featuring elegant curved doors. Ambleside is available in 15 colours.

The choice of unique accessories and feature units in The Painted Collection makes it possible to createreally individual designs to suit the consumer. Shown here is a 500mm Blackboard Dresser Door. All 26accessories within the new Painted Collection are available in the 15 painted finishes.

Customers can create their ownbespoke kitchens by combiningdifferent units and storagesolutions. Pictured here is a newfree-standing 800mm shelf unit(shown wall mounted), availablein two natural colours(Hornbeam as shown plusThermal Ash), teamed with alow level seating area that isideal for casual dining andentertaining.

K Kitchens offers a range of inspiring ideas in its new Painted Collection to illustrate how easy it is topersonalise kitchen spaces by being creative with the use of different units, painted finishes andaccessories. Shown here is an idea for a workstation area for office or homework.

shades such as Beauvais or Cappuccino, or

a striking tone for a touch of drama such as

Bowler or Blush, bringing maximum selling

potential to the stockist.

Like all K kitchens, the Painted Collection

comes with high product specifications and

quality assurances and has FIRA and BS

accreditations, which include the FIRA

backed K Care Scheme and a 10-year

guarantee. Soft close Grass drawers and

Titus hinges are standard, as is a sturdy

18mm cabinet with 8mm solid back. Since

doors in the Painted Collection are painted

to order (excluding ivory) K stockists should

allow four weeks for delivery.

“We are very excited about the launch

of the new Painted Collection,” said

Amanda Watson, product manager, K

Kitchens. “Today’s homeowner is looking

to invest in a kitchen with longevity; one

that is well made and durable; can be easily

adapted to fluctuating interior trends; and

that can be personalised from the outset to

meet the demands of the whole household.

We believe our new Painted Collection

offers all this and more, with endless

opportunities to suit all lifestyles.”

To find out more about the Painted Collection from K, including new

POS support packages specifically designed for the Painted Collection,

contact K Kitchens on 0800 8 77 88 99

email:[email protected]

www.k-kitchens.com

or speak to your local K Kitchens sales development manager.

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0121 544 2211

www.linak.co.uk

The DL4 lifting column has a low

installation height of 560mm with a stroke

of 675mm. It can be run as a single column

or as a multiple system parallel drive. The

lifting capacity is 700N per column. The

system can be configured to set heights.

Also available are memory functions and RF

remote control.

The DL2 lifting column is an ideal stand-

alone system. It is available in three

standard stroke lengths: 300mm, 350mm

and 500mm. The lifting capacity is up to

3500N per column. Up to four columns can

be run from one control box. Heights can

be pre-set and are near silent in operation.

THE SCIENCE OF MOVEMENT

Raise parts of an island to let it reveal new functions -perhaps to provide easy access to tableware or to allow a tv

set or computer monitor to slide away when not needed.Use two lifting columns and see how the block rises

elegantly with minimal noise.

Take your kitchen to the next level. Only

imagination sets limits to how electric movement

can improve tomorrow's kitchen. The philosophy of

tomorrow's kitchen is about making it fit the user’s

needs for functionality and movement. While high

end kitchens of today are already multifunctional

and designed in a pure and minimalist style, Linak is ready to take your kitchen to the next level.

Linak offers well proved products for kitchen environments that enable designers to invent yet

unforseen functionalities. The perfection in motion solutions from Linak have the ability to

improve people's lives.

Tables and islands in the kitchen suit many different purposes when the height is adjustable. Raise the table to acomfortable level when preparing a meal. When the meal has been served, lower the table to its preferred position. Theactivity table is also ideal for family participation. Tall, small or medium sized? People need different working heights - andbeing able to raise or lower a surface means you will always be working in the best position. Linak can also help whenhands free opening or lowering of cupboards is needed. As cupboard doors are getting larger and heavier, an actuatorsolution provides easy access.

Why destroy the view when the extractor can behidden? Storing the extractor away when not in usegives a clear view of the kitchen.

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Young and just starting out, mid life or

retired? Whatever your customer’s life

stage, Schüller has a kitchen to suit. The

schüller.C collection is created around five

living realms based around individual lifestyles

and aspirations. Flair from the Start realm is all

about new beginnings, independence and

opportunity.

Ergonomic design, relaxed open plan living

and innovative storage options work with

contemporary flush doors in a palette of cool

modern colours. An innovative wall light board,

open shelving, bar counter and sideboard style

cabinets all add to the enormous flexibility

offered by the Flair range.

Further introductions to the schüller.C

collection include a fourth carcase depth of

660mm and new 1200mm pan drawer units.

Shown here is the new Flair range, part of the schüller.C collection, with White fronts and Burgundypanels and wall units, The Natural Maple bar counter and wall units add warmth to the design. The Flairrange is competitively priced, starting from £3500 plus VAT. A 600mm base starts from £130 plus VAT.

01661 842304www.inhouseuk.net

www.inhousecaribbean.com

AFFORDABLE FLAIR FROMSCHÜLLER

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contemporary classics

r a n g e c o o k e r s

Sam n’ Dave have one at No 10 and even though the modern range cooker has beenaround a while, British consumers show no sign of falling out of love with this grown up,bigger version of the old slip in. Refinements such as induction and pyroclean have addedsophistication and broadened the price spectrum which can now hit over £10,000 for amulti featured model.

Right: The 36in BertazzoniProfessional Series is shown

here in Rosso with matchingProfessional Series cooker

hood and splash back. Thisrange has a professional stylegas hob, a multi function 124

litre electric fan oven and ahandy storage compartment.

Price, around £3200. 01787 224921

www.bertazzoni.com

Left: Traditionally minded cooks often prefer gas ovens.The Cannon 10755GF range cooker has two large gaszoned ovens - hotter at the top and cooler at thebottom, a storage compartment and a six burner hob. Itis available in Anthracite or Cream.08000 921922www.cannoncooking.co.uk

Above: The large gas hob on the 914mm Wolf duel range comesin a choice of configurations that include a griddle, powerful wokburner, a French top (hotter in the middle, cooler at the edge)and many others. The two self cleaning electric ovens have tencooking modes - bake, roast, broil, convection bake, convectionroast, convection broil, convection, bake stone (accessoryrequired), dehydrate (accessory required) and bread proving.Shown above is the Sub Zero Wolf. 0845 250 0010www.westye.co.uk

Left: Ascot range cookers from Steel Cuisine can beintegrated with specially designed furniture and otherequipment, as shown here. The Ascot range is availablein four widths and has triple, double or single ovenoptions. Hob options include a griddle plate, barbecue,deep fat fryer, wok burner and a lava stone grill as wellas a choice of burners. Induction and ceramic hobs arealso available. The main 56 litre electric oven ismultifunction and the smaller 36 litre model isconventional heat only. 01926 338116www.steelcuisine.co.uk

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Right: The Stoves Sterling 1000DFT is adual fuel range cooker with a one piecegas hob, seven burners and 3.5kW wokburner. The large multifunction electricoven has nine functions (including fan,intensive bake, conventional, browning

element and fanned grilling) and there isa slow cook oven, and separate dualcircuit grill. The range is available in

Champagne or Black.0844 248 4149

www.belling.co.uk/range-cookers

Right: CDA’s RV1001 100cm range cooker has a six burner gas hob with3.5kW triple ring wok burner. The main electric oven has a 60 litre capacityand eight functions including fan cooking, grill, conventional heat. The 35

litre second oven has four functions. Optional accessories include griddlefor use on the hob and a pizza stone for the oven. There is a useful storagecompartment for baking trays etc beneath the ovens. This is a great range

for a family or a keen cook, offering ample capacity in the two ovens and avery good choice of cooking methods.

01949 862 010www.cda.eu

Right: Falcon has brought manyfeatures from its range of professional

equipment to the CKR1092 914mmdual fuel range cooker including a heavy

duty roll out high speed electric grill, aseven function main oven and a second

fanned oven, both with heavy duty ultrasafe shelves. There is a useful storage

compartment. The five burner gas hobfeatures a professional 5kW wok burner

for high speed Oriental cooking. 01926 455755

www.aga-rangemaster.com

Above: The Rangemaster Classic 100 comes in a choice of six coloursand has two generously sized electric fan ovens. The smaller of the twoovens has a 69 litre capacity while the taller side oven offers a massive81 litres. There is also a separate grill. The professional style gas hob hasfive burners including a large wok burner. 01926 455755www.aga-rangemaster.com

Above: The double A rated 90cm Symphony range from Smeg has a large68 litre oven and a smaller 27 litre oven. The main oven has a rotisserie andpyroclean. The five zone induction hob has variable zones that recognisethe size of the pan being used. 0844 557 0070www.smeguk.com

Left: Hotpoint offers a choice of two duelfuel range cookers - the 90cm EG902Gand the single oven 90cm EG900. Bothhave a variable grill and five gas burners. 08000 921 922www.hotpoint.co.uk




Above: Everhot’s traditional style range is fuelled by electricity so is totallycontrollable. It is available in a variety of colours and sizes and has the option ofadditional simmer plates and induction hobs. 01453 890018

A traditional range cooker can burn wood,solid fuel, oil, gas, or electricity and somemodels will provide central heating as well ascooking facilities. If your customer wants atraditional range, make sure they know thedifference between a cook only heat storagemodel and the more adaptable type that willprovide heating and hot water.

Right: The hob on the four oven Aga has two insulated covers, which are warm to the touch andconceal hotplates that are instantly ready to cook. The left-hand hotplate is for boiling and is

large enough to hold three average-sized saucepans at once. This model has roasting, simmering,baking and warming ovens. Another useful feature is the choice of either a warming plate or hob.

The hob can be specified as either gas or as electric ceramic. The four oven Aga can also bepaired with either an Integrated or Freestanding Module. The modules match the cooker in

colour and style and have two electric ovens and a choice of gas or electric hobs. This model isavailable in natural gas, LPG and electric versions. It can be equipped to provide domestic hot

water only (not central heating) at an extra cost and is available in a choice of colours. 0845 712 5207

www.aga-web.co.uk

Right: If your customer wants the look of a traditional Aga but the convenience of a modern electric oven,the new electric Total Control could be the answer. At the heart of the electric AGA Total Control cooker isa touch-screen control panel which puts the user in charge of how and when the cooker is used. Discreetly

housed behind the top left door, the control panel can be accessed directly or programmed via a remotehandset. Using the control panel, the hotplates and ovens can be turned on manually when needed and it

is possible to heat only one hotplate or both, only the roasting oven, the baking oven or the simmeringoven - or all three. Using the remote control handset, the ovens can be programmed to come on

automatically for one or two cooking cycles per day, seven days a week and it is also possible to set theAGA Total Control cooker to provide constant ambient warmth to the kitchen.

0845 712 5207www.aga-web.co.uk

Left: The oil fired Heatranger 600 series from Rayburn has the largest cast-iron hot plate onthe market, two large ovens and an eco friendly condensing boiler which powers up to 20radiators, as well as delivering copious amounts of domestic hot water. It has twoindependent burners - one for heating and hot water, the other for cooking. There are threemodels in the range with boiler outputs from 16.6kW to 29.3kW. To encourage fuel efficiencyand energy saving, the Heatranger 600 has an Eco mode for the boiler to ensure it runs at itsoptimum efficiency of over 85 percent. 0845 712 5207www.aga-web.co.uk

Left: A large viewing window makes it easy to keep an eye on what’s cooking in the BroseleySuprema wood burning range cooker. As well as having a large oven and hotplates, theSuprema will provide hot water and central heating for an average size home. 01743 461444www.broseleyfires.com

the real thing...




In the 1920’s a Swede, Dr Gustave Dalen, invented what we know

now as the Aga cooker - a closed cast iron range with ovens that

stored heat rather than sending most of it up the chimney. The

traditional Aga and other stored heat cookers such as those from

Dunsley and Redfyre still work on Dr Dalen’s basic principle. The

heat source is always on, heating a massive griddle and the heavy

well insulated ovens. The temperature rises slowly but stays fairly

constant. There is a large temperature gradient between the upper

and lower ovens with one perfect for faster cooking and one for

slow. There’s no grill as such. Because the heat up time is about six

hours, the cooker has to be on 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

Domestic hot water can be heated off a small boiler, which is

available as an add on but the burner has to be increased in power

to do this - and the experts say it is not the most efficient or cost

effective way to provide hot water.

● The only concession to modernisation from the original design

concept is the change of fuel from coal to oil, gas, wood, or

electricity. A chimney or flue is needed for most gas, oil and solid

fuel cast iron ranges. The AGA and Everhot Electric, and the Redfyre

and Esse gas flueless, do not need a chimney but there is also a

power flue and balanced flue gas AGA - worth considering if the

kitchen does not have a chimney.

● The oven temperature is steady and constant, as is the

temperature of the hot plates - but care has to be taken when doing

large amounts of cooking. If a lot of heat is taken from the oven or

hot plates, it takes quite a long time to build back up again. The heat

up time is at least six to eight hours from cold. In the summer the

kitchen can be hot if the cooker is left on all year for cooking. For this

reason most people who have a stored heat cooker usually have a

second electric or gas model for summer use.

● The alternative to the stored heat range cooker is a single or

twin burner cast iron range that can also be used to run central

heating. The rapid heat up time means there is no real need for

another cooker, nor does the kitchen become unbearably hot in

summer, as the cooker is only on when needed. To make a range

cooker even more in tune with today’s cooks, and to get higher

boiler outputs for larger houses in a smaller unit, all the

manufacturers now make a range of twin burner cookers. One

burner runs the boiler and the other the oven. You get timed

warmth for the kitchen, instant cooking, a cooler room in the

summer and efficient burners. It is possible to have hot water/central

heating without the cooker heating up.

● Traditional cast iron range cookers can be fuelled by solid fuel,

wood, electricity, natural or LPG gas or oil. Oil used to be the

favoured choice for country houses but ever rising prices and the

huge risk of theft from the garden tank have made it less popular. A

number of wood burning range cookers have come on to the market

- but there are several things for would be customers to consider.

One is a source of economically priced wood - last winter the cost of

logs rose to an all time high. Users also need to store wood properly

and plan ahead. The secret of efficient wood burning is dry wood.

This means storing at least 10 cu/metres of wood, half of which must

be near the point of use and dry. The calorific value of wood is low

so the owner has to keep feeding it into the range to get the output,

which is not easy for anyone who leaves early for work and arrives

home late. Lugging and storing wood is hard work - no wonder they

say it warms you three times - when you cut it down, when you cut

it up and when you burn it!

Above: The Wamsler 1100 Series solid fuel central heating cooker burns wood, andoffers excellent cooking and heating capacity so is ideal for larger rural homes. Thisstove has a firebox that can be raised up to give more heat to the hob and oven andless heat to the water in summer months. The 56 litre oven has a viewing windowand there is a warming shelf underneath. 01392 474000www.stovax.com

Above: Like all Esse cookers, the all electric EC4i is available in 20 different colours. Itoffers simple connection to a standard electric cooker point, and because there is noflue to consider it can be located anywhere in the kitchen. The EC4i has four ovensproviding a generous 124 litres of combined oven space. Heating quickly from cold,the individual electric ovens can be turned on and off independently and the touchcontrol induction hob offers the ultimate in energy-efficiency. Esse also makes wood,oil and gas fired range cookers capable of running central heating. 01282 813235www.esse.com

Above: The Italy wood burning cooker from Broseley has a built in look that suitsboth modern and traditional kitchens. Flames are visible through the viewing windowwhich stays clear thanks to Air Wash technology. The cooker has a large oven and ahob and is approved by DEFRA for use in a smokeless zone.01743 461444www.broseleyfires.com

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Bob Marsden has taken over theposition of UK Country Manager forthe retail sector with Nolte Küchen.He is responsible for developing thedealer network through the UK and

ROI. He has over 30 years ofexperience in the retail kitchenindustry and has worked with

DeDietrich and Teka.Kuppersbusch.He is the new direct contact for UK

retail enquiries and can be contactedon 07557 922044 or email

[email protected]

business news

Service Award for BSHBSH has won the Total Excellence and Quality Award for the bestcustomer service in the UK home appliance industry for the thirdsuccessive year. Consumers who have had a home visit from anengineer from the major brands in the last 12 months vote forthis award. It is a totally independent endorsement by Domestic& General and covers Bosch, Neff, Siemens and Gaggenau.Shown here, Customer Service Director Bernhard Vocke with theTEQ trophy.

The Man with a VanTaunton based kitchen designer Robert Charles

has invested in a fully restored Austin vintage vanto celebrate 50 years of trading. The van is an

effective advertisement for the business as it travelsaround the county and beyond.

Surface materials distributor IDS has beenawarded OHSAS 18001 (OccupationalHealth and Safety Assessment Series)certification, thanks to its commitment tohealth and safety across the company.OHSAS is an internationally recognisedstandard and was granted to IDS followingan audit of all 16 locations. OperationsDirector, Neil Allan, says the awarddemonstrates the professional businessculture that lies at the heart of the company.

IDS HITS THE MILLION MARK ONLINEIDS has notched up £1 million worth of sales on its e

commerce site which offers trade customers 24/7access with the key benefits of product ordering,

account management and delivery tracking. IDS wasthe first distributor in its sector to launch an online

shopping service to trade customers. Customers canselect from an extensive line up of brands including

Tuscan solid and engineered wood flooring, QuickStepand KronoOriginal laminate, Tuscan engineered stone

and solid surface worktops as well as many laminatebrands. The site is easy to use with many different

search possibilities. Customers can downloadinformation including tech spec sheets, fitting

instructions and warranties. The webstore can be foundat www.idsurfaces.co.uk

AEG and Zanussi both scored well in washerdryer comparisons carried out by The GoodHousekeeping Institute. The Zanussi ZKG7145was named best buy and best budget buy whilethe AEG L16850 was awarded best of the rest. Ofthe 11 washer dryers tested for the feature, theZanussi and AEG models were rated the highest.

Gaynor Allan becomes Area SalesManager at JJO and will be

selling Colonial and Eco kitchensplus bedrooms within the M25

plus East Sussex and Kent.Gaynor has over 16 years of

experience in the industry andran her own studio in WestWales prior to joining JJO.

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Right: New format Door Portfolios from East CoastFittings feature eight individual door ranges in two

brochures – the Kitchen Door Portfolio and the BedroomDoor Portfolio. Featuring 100 inspirational roomsets, thetwo new brochures present a selection of the very lateststyles and finishes including seven new additions to the

Goscote made to measure vinyl range.Each double page roomset image is accompanied by

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the brochures call 01664 424288, or visitwww.eastcoastfittings.co.uk

Above: Apex Interior Systems has launched twonew brochures promoting new door designs, foiland vinyl finishes that run alongside the existingwide range of products. Both the kitchen andbedroom brochures are fully illustrated and includeover 40 inspiring door designs including the newVenice handleless model. “The introduction ofthese two new highly creative brochures is veryimportant to us as a company and will be an assetto our trade installer customers to show to theirown customers,“ says MD Andrew Ashworth.“Within the roomsets we offer interior design tipsthat include using our wrapped vinyl products aswell as wall panelling and headboards. As ourservice is purely bespoke we can make to anyorder, size or shape.” Call 01704 896600, or visittheir website, www.apexinteriorsystems.co.uk

Left: Atag’s new brochure for 2011 featuresdetailed information and stunning productphotography. All of the company’s technicallyadvanced appliances are featured including newextractors, ovens that can be split into two cavitiesand award winning gas hobs with digital timers.For a copy call your Atag Area Sales Manager or0208 247 3993.

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