Wed 2 Jan 2008
January
ELITE and FARMINGTON FIREPLACES places have joined forces with fire manufacturer VERINE to launch the new Frame, Eye and Smile range of fires and surrounds.The quirky contemporary surrounds are carved from solid natural limestone at the 100-year-old Farmington quarry in the Cotswolds by Farmington Natural Stone and are designed to be neat and compact. Each one is sold as a complete package with a remote-controlled linear gas fire, suitable for homes with a chimney or Class 1 flue.
Elite Fireplaces 01386 898088
Farmington Fireplaces 01451 860280
ATAG has introduced a range of Graphite Black cooker hoods to complement its line-up of Graphite Black ovens and hobs.
The Graphite Black hoods can be either wall or chimney mounted and make use of ATAG's patented Air Logic technology, which gives maximum extraction while using the least amount of power. ATAG's Air Logic filters are made from a special stainless-steel mesh designed to prevent high-pitched whistling at high extraction speeds, and can be washed in the dishwasher. The unit's motor is mounted on rubber suspension blocks to further minimise vibration and noise.
ATAG cooker hoods can also be specified with an external motor for increased extraction performance, and re-circulation extraction systems are also available.
Ellis Bardsley, business development director said of the new Graphite Black Line: "The range gives the designer and kitchen specialist an innovative and distinguishable range of appliances, in a sophisticated and elegant finish that harmonises and integrates beautifully with kitchens."
www.atag.co.uk
FIRED EARTH, the bathroom, kitchen and tile manufacturer, has unveiled its new range of black terracotta floor tiles.
The darker tile has been created by combining a unique black earth with a classic earth. The resulting black terracotta is then fashioned individually into tiles in a variety of sizes including 40 x 40 cm, 30 x 30 cm and 15 x 30 cm. These can then be used to make a floor that is suitable for both contemporary and traditional settings.
www.firedearth.com
Bathroom specialist ROCA has restyled its Veranda range of sanitaryware and furniture for a more contemporary look.
Its new style, now combining sharp lines with more rounded forms, includes five brand new basins and an updated furniture collection. The line-up of basins now features a wall-hung design with semi-pedestal, as well as two vanity and wall-hung designs with double or single bowl, a countertop basin, and a pebble-shaped design. The complementary Veranda furniture is chic and minimal, also characterised by clean lines and soft curves to create a contemporary bathroom.
Roca www.roca-uk.com
Shower manufacturer ROMAN has added to its range of wetroom products with the option of bolt-through water delivery to the corner and linear panels in its Roman Sculptures Collection.
The valve is stylish in design and has a 250mm drencher head for a rainfall-effect shower, as well as a multi-spray hand-shower and the option of body-jets. It can be operated from either inside or outside the enclosure, allowing the water to reach optimum temperature before the user steps inside.
Roman's managing director, David Osborne, said: "Roman is continually developing new options for creating wetrooms, with designs to suit every style, shape and size of bathroom."
www.roman-showers.com
IN-HOUSE, the UK supplier for German-manufactured Schuller kitchens, has launched the sophisticated NextLine 602 design.
Elegant and minimalist, the new range is available in a choice of contemporary finishes and veneers, including Ebenholz, a hazel brown veneer with dark stripes, the rich oak veneer Eiche Maron, oak stain Eiche Graphite and the natural oak finish Eiche. Each finish complements the high-gloss lacquer cabinetry of SchŸller's NextLine 501 range.
NextLine 602 is fitted as standard with soft-closing doors, drawers and pull-outs which take advantage of Schuller's nx.motion system. The metal elements of the design are powder-coated to ensure that food is not tainted.
www.nxline.de
GLIDEVALE, manufacturer of the Sunscoop domed tubular rooflight, has developed an 'in-plane' version that discreetly increases natural daylight in dark rooms and passages.
Suitable for Sunscoop 250, 350 and 530mm diameter systems, Sunscoop In-Line(r) fits virtually flush to the roof and is therefore unobtrusive once installed. The roof-mounted glazing catches natural light, reflecting it down through silvered tubes, ducted through the roofspace and ceilings, and into the room below.
Research undertaken by Silsoe Research Institute shows a single 250mm diameter Sunscoop with 2.5m tubing gives more than four times the amount of light of a single 60W bulb on a bright day with direct sunlight, without any of the energy consumption or heat generation, effectively creating a light source indoors without any requirement for electrical wiring and connections.
For conservation areas and older properties, Glidevale has purpose-designed a Traditional version of Sunscoop In-Line(r), which includes a central glazing bar reminiscent of Victorian cast iron attic rooflights. Both versions are manufactured using a powder-coated aluminium frame with impact resistant, self-cleaning polycarbonate glazing. The ABS baseplate is specially treated with a UV-stable polymeric resin to prevent discolouration over time.
Sunscoop In-Line(r) is available in a range of standard colours and can be colour-matched to specific requirements. The universal styling of Sunscoop In-Line(r) means that no additional flashing kit is required.
www.glidevale.com
AGA has introduced the new Aga Integrated Module and Freestanding Module (formerly the Aga Companion) to add cooking versatility to the traditional heat storage cookers.
The new modules have the same traditional cast-iron appearance of the Aga, but combined with a conventional electric oven with integral grill and a fan electric oven. Available with a choice of hotplate, the gas or electric unit can be either attached to the main cooker or stand alone.
The Integrated Module must be purchased at the same time as the main Aga and attaches to the left-hand side of selected two-, three- and four-oven models. It includes a conventional oven with integral grill, fan oven and a choice of electric ceramic or gas hobs. It is available in 14 colours, from the traditional cream and black to contemporary shades of heather and pistachio.
The Freestanding Module can be sited anywhere in the kitchen and is designed to fit into standard kitchen furniture. It offers a range of cooking options, with a conventional oven and integral grill, fan oven and the choice of a gas or electric ceramic hob.
www.aga-web.co.uk
Kitchen designer MARK WILKINSON has taken inspiration from the Victorian pantry to create a fully bespoke range of larders for the modern kitchen.
The interior of a Mark Wilkinson larder is configured to suit the exact requirements of the homeowner with a choice of storage options. Popular features are wooden dry goods drawers, lined with easy-clean acrylic, wicker baskets for vegetable storage, bread bins on pull-out runners, shelves designed specifically for can or spice storage and full-width wine racks. There is also the option of a cool marble shelf, which can be used to store butter, eggs and cheese rather than taking up space in the fridge.
Interior storage is easy to access thanks to extra-wide larder doors, which fold back neatly.
www.mwf.com
Bathroom distribution company JNJ has launched a range of contemporary designed radiators from Italian manufacturer Irsap Spa.
One of these is Irsap's Curval radiator, which was created in collaboration with the Milan Design Polytechnic. Consisting of a series of curved panels, it is available in four styles, all finished in Metallic Aluminium Grey.
However, the innovative feature of this radiator is that it can be reconfigured to suit the design of the room. The radiator's constituent panels are removable and can be rearranged within their guides to create a variety of curvaceous designs.
www.Irsap.com
The Select Waste Management System from BLANCO aims to take the hassle out of sorting waste for recycling and offers homeowners an easy way to avoid the new fees for refuse collection that are coming into effect in some areas.
Installed in a 450mm kitchen base unit, the BlancoBoton unit is part of the Blanco system and consists of a series of removable bins, which allow waste to be sorted into type ready for recycling.
The bins are mounted on hardwearing steel frames and can be arranged to suit the requirements of the homeowner. Multiple units can be installed for larger households.
Prices start at £150 for a single BlancoBoton unit.
www.blanco.co.uk
First published in Show House Magazine January 2008.
The greatest care has been taken to ensure accuracy but some information contained within this article may have changed since it was first published.
Posted by Nicky Adams
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