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in the bathroom and kitchen sector

New Products 4

Profile: F & P Wholesale 5

Profile: Lawcris Panel Products 6

Contemporary Kitchens 10

Profile: Burbidge 12

Profile: Renolit 15

Bathroom Furniture 21

Profile: Aquadi by Symphony 25

Profile: Pelipal 27

Profile: Utopia 28

Profile: Stonearth 29

Range Cookers 30

Independent Living 33

Profile: Impulse Bathrooms 34

Profile: AKW Medicare 37

Profile: Eurocare Showers Ltd 39

Bathroom Accessories 42

Industry Update 45

Classified 51

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Following a second year ofphenomenal success in the UK, leadingGerman bathroom manufacturerPELIPAL® introduces exciting andinnovative additions to an alreadycomprehensive collection. It’s greatnews for retailers who can now offerconsumers the highest specification indesign and product at impressivelyaffordable price tags.

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Space Saving AluminiumCabinets from HiBBathroom productsspecialists HiB haveintroduced two newaluminium cabinetdesigns that can berecessed into the wall –especially useful abovebasins where protrudingcabinets can beawkward for the user.

Laser is a double doorcabinet while Parity hasa single door. Thecabinets are designed tobe recessed to a depthof 8.5cm, which is bestdone at the bathroomplanning stage. Withstrips of LED fluorescentlighting runningvertically down bothside, these two cabinets provideexcellent, low energy,illumination for the morningfacial routine.

The mirrored doors aredouble-sided with discreetchrome handles and soft closehinges. The lighting for both

cabinets is activated via a sensorswitch and a shaver socket isintegral to both designs.

The new recessed cabinets areIP44 rated for safe use in thebathroom environment.

u 020 8441 0352u www.hib.co.uk

White Open-Zone InductionHob Joins IntelligentCooking from AmicaInduction cooking getsanother boost this month withthe introduction of a newwhite model from Amica

The clean lines and bevellededge of the new Amica whiteinduction hob provides ablend of minimalism andadvanced, flexiblefunctionality for today’scontemporary interiors.

The centre of each heatingzone on the elegant, whiteeasy-clean glass surface isindicated only by a small star.The four zones – 2 x 22cm and 2 x18cm – are controlled using a centrallylocated front flush direct touch sensorpanel. A slider control provides quickand smooth one-touch operation toensure speed of operation withoutrotary controls or knobs which mayharbour germs.

LED numbers indicate the selectedpower level with heating options 1-9and an anti-burn warm setting –perfect for sauces or melting butterand chocolate. A child lock, minuteminder and pause button provide

temporary and instant relief fromdirect heat. Each of the zones has itsown booster and timer and cooking isautomatic, the open zone hob is ableto detect a pan anywhere on itssurface.

This powerful hob offers all thebenefits of cooking with induction –quicker with less energy wastage andeasy clean – perfect for today’smodern home life.

u 01425 461600u www.amica-international.co.uk

New Products

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Deralam Laminates Ltd has over 10,000 premium branded worktops available ex-stock for nationwide delivery at highlycompetitive prices.Wenge, Cherry and Zebrano now in stock!

Tel: +44 (0) 1257 478540

Email: [email protected] Web: www.deralam.co.uk

DERAblokSolid Wood Worktops

Bushboard unleashespotential of quartzwork surfacesBushboard is launching in mid-November its pioneeringM-Stone quartz work surfaceswhich are supplied in blanks foreasy installation direct on sitewith specialist tool kits availablefor the fitter.

M-Stone features a patent-pending blend of acrylic andquartz which allows fast andeasy on-site installation,overturning the traditionaltemplate-fabricate-fit route ofall other brands and offeringsignificant cost savings. Thecompany estimates that it canbe supplied and installed at 30-40% below the major brandsoperating in the quartz sector.

Available in a solid 25mm thicknessfor worktops and breakfast bars withupstands and splashbacks in 12mm,M-Stone will be launched in black,brown, white and cream colourwayswith the black option featuringdelicate metallic particles which mirrorthe lustre and luxuriousness associatedwith natural granite.

Independent test results show M-Stone quartz to have excellent resultsfor hardness matching theperformance of the established brandscurrently on the market.

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Meeting the increasing demands to deliverluxurious bathroom solutions, F & P

Wholesale has launched the new FressshDiamond Collection, which is set to become theone of the most desirable bathroom rangesavailable in the UK.

Combining leading designs with high quality andreliable performance, the Fresssh Bathrooms rangehas been exclusively available to F & P Wholesalecustomers since 2007. The latest addition to theFresssh Bathrooms range – the Diamond Collection– provides retailers with a luxurious range ofproducts to create the perfect bathing environmentfor their customers.

Incorporating the inspirational designs fromacross Europe, along with high qualitymanufacturing, the new Diamond Collectionfeatures a range of contemporary modular furniturein four stylish finishes – white gloss, oak, walnut anddrift, a stunning textured ash effect.

The new collection also offers a selection of eye-catching showers, basin and bath taps, including theinnovative Parina Colortherapy options, which emit adifferent colour through the flow of waterdependant on the temperature. The Fresssh rangealso provides a selection of eco basin mixer taps,helping customers to save water in their bathroom.

The Diamond Collection features in the newFresssh Bathrooms brochure, which also showcasesthe entire range of stylish and contemporarysanitaryware, bathroom furniture, showers andheating solutions available from F & P Wholesale.

Shane Knight, Marketing and DevelopmentDirector at F & P Wholesale, comments on theFresssh Diamond Collection launch: “For retailerslooking to offer a premium bathroom range totheir customers, the Fresssh Diamond Collectionprovides a solution for every luxurious bathroomspace.

“From sleek modular furniture to state-of-the-arttaps, the Diamond Collection products will create astriking focal point in any bathroom showroom.

“The refressshed fourth edition of the FressshBathrooms brochure has also been designed toprovide a consumer friendly guide to the products.Clear sections for each bathroom product allowretailers to work with their customers to createtheir ultimate bathroom space and selection ofroom set images helps the homeowner to visualisethe products when installed.

“In addition, providing they meet the requireddisplay criteria, all Fresssh Bathrooms retailers willalso be added to the showroom locator on theFresssh website. Customers can simply type theirpostcode in on the website and to find their localstockist, creating a great mechanism for extrafootfall and sales.”

Exclusively available to F & P Wholesalecustomers, Fresssh products can only be purchasedthrough the 10 nationwide Distribution Centres.For further information on the complete FressshBathrooms range, including the new DiamondCollection, either scan the QR code displayed onthe back of the new brochure or visit the website.

F & P Wholesale launchesluxurious new Diamond Collectionand Refressshed Brochure

u 0116 256 7380u www.fressshbathrooms.co.uk

Dawn sanitaryware

Parina Colourtherapy taps

Drift modular bathroom furniture


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Lawcris has always worked with trustedbrands – a policy which has stood the test

of timeFrom an end-of-terrace house to a five-acre site in

Leeds with 130 employees, Lawcris Panel Productshas come a long way as it celebrates 30 yearssupplying panel products and fittings.

One of many landmarks during this period wastaking official distributorship nationally for Hettich inNovember 2010. Lawcris stocks Hettich’s InnoTechtwin-walled drawer system in its whole size rangeand in a variety of colours. Hettich’s Sensys hingerange is also kept for immediate dispatch, alongwith Hettich’s ProDecor handles and Magic lighting.And Lawcris has just added Hettich’s smooth,innovative and supremely flexible sliding doorsystems to its stock items.

Hettich joined a prestigious roll call ofmanufacturers whose products Lawcris stocks,including Egger, Kronospan, Resopal, Duropal, Maia,Unilin, Wodego, Dollken, Decospan and Finsa.

Commercial manager Paul Holstead explains whyHettich was a good fit: “Working with a qualitybrand is very important. Hettich are a significantplayer in the UK and European markets and we findthat when it comes to fittings, our customers, andtheir customers to a certain extent, are looking for aquality brand name.

Market split“The market is pretty much split between those whowant a quality fitting, and those who are happy withlow cost, low quality products imported from Asia.Following an initial surge towards cheap product,we feel the market is starting to realise that qualityEuropean-manufactured product that is reliable andtested to the highest standards is actually what themarket is demanding.”

Hettich UK managing director Tim Leedham seesLawcris as an ideal partner: “Product and service areinseparable – you have to excel at both to be aquality supplier. With this in mind, Lawcris’ ability todeliver to most of the country next day wasimportant for us, as was the fact that it works withother well-respected suppliers.”

Lawcris serves the UK with 32 delivery vehicles,some of which now feature Hettich on their livery.Between them, they make some 400 deliveries perday.

Lawcris’ product range includes worktops, thewidest range of veneers in the UK, melamine,laminates, edging, fittings, handles, adhesives andrawboard. Lawcris built its reputation on what itdescribes as its “second-to-none board stock.”

Other materials stocked include high-pressurelaminate and solid surfaces. By complementing theboard products with 400stock edgings in a variety ofmaterials, plus fittings and ancillaries, Lawcrisensures its customers can get on with the job inhand.

A step further Lawcris has gone a step further with its CreativeCNC and Creative Bonding Solutions divisions. Usingits skilled workforce and the latest technology, theseservices can enhance the customer’s manufacturingability. From panel to component, Creative CNCoffers a complete service with minimum lead times,while Creative Bonding Solutions will bond anylaminate to any substrate at up to 250 boards pershift. For local business, there is also a trade counter.

The company was named 2011 Panel Trader ofthe Year at the TTJ Awards (TTJ – Timber TradesJournal – is the leading publication for the UK timberbusiness). It is a fitting acknowledgement of asupplier which provides so much more than justproduct.

u 0113 2177 177u www.lawcris.co.uk

Lawcris has lasting values


New Products

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Stellar cabinet designs from HiBMars and Jupiter are two new AluminiumBathroom Cabinets from specialists HiB,featuring a very stylish design with cleanand sleek side panels

Mars is a single door cabinet with bothsides of the doors having mirrored surfaces.The Jupiter design has twin double-sidedmirrored doors and the interior of bothcabinets contains adjustable glass shelves.These cabinets are quick and easy to installand the reflective surfaces enhance thespecial feeling with the room and make itlighter. The storage they offer is quicklyappreciated and the neutral aluminiumfinish along with modern geometricalshapes help the cabinets to adapt to anycontemporary bathroom design.

Mars and Jupiter – another two beautifulcabinet designs from HiB, masters ofcontemporary bathroom products design.

u 020 8441 0352u www.hib.co.uk

TKC launches ‘The Kitchen Collection’ brandTK Components has rebranded its vast range ofkitchen doors and accessories under the banner of‘The Kitchen Collection’. The rebrand forms part ofthe company’s strategy to provide a more cohesivemarketing proposition to retailers and is intended tohave greater appeal to consumers.

To launch the rebrand to retailers TKC hasproduced a suite of new marketing collateralbranded ‘The Kitchen Collection’, which includestrade and consumer brochures, an A3 salespresenter featuring large glossy images for display inshowrooms, flyers, literature and price lists.

Tom Kelly, TKC’s founder and managing director,comments, “The overall TKC product range hasn’tchanged in any way and we’re still providing thesame extensive collection of doors, accessories andcomponents exclusively to the trade. Byrepackaging our offer as ‘The Kitchen Collection’,we feel we have created a more consumer-friendlyand easily recognisable brand that will help to makethe sales process easier for retailers.”

u 0161 336 3636u www.tkcomponents.co.uk

The Timber DoorCompanyrecession-proofformulaThe Timber DoorCompany has found therecession-proof formulato take it well into thenext decade,manufacturing bespoketimber doors in Oak,Ash, Maple, SteamBeech, Pine, Walnutand Pippy Oak in awide selection of stylessuch as Shaker Square,Multi-panel, Cathedral and Slow Arch. With avariety of stains and pigment paint finishesavailable, we’ll have no problem in meeting yourcustomers’ demanding expectations.

In addition, the Timber Door Company hasdeveloped a simple and price competitive door in Vgroove shaker that can be made to size and finish inany colour , and at £28.50 for a 715/496 allows theretailer to retain a much needed margin in todaysclimate.

u 0151 638 5953 u www.imperialkitchensandbedrooms.co.uk

715/496 £28.50


Striking new Rio BrasswareRange from PJHMoods Bathrooms from the PJH Grouphas added the striking RIO brasswarerange to its growing portfolio.

Featuring waterfall-effect flowtechnology, it is sure to make astatement in any bathroom. An ultraslim cube-like handle combined withdistinctive regal spout offers cutting-edge design with high consumerappeal.

The range includes a basin mixerwith click-clack waste, bath filler,three-hole bath filler, a five-hole bathshower mixer with shower head andEco Click to help reduce waterwastage.

Made from a quality solid brassbody, RIO works on a minimum waterpressure of 0.5 bar, rising to 1.0 barfor the three and five-hole bath fillersand features a single lever control foreasy adjustment of water flow andtemperature control.

Quarter-turn ceramic disc cartridgetechnology adds to the tap’s smooth‘tilt and turn’ performance, allowingfor streamlined waterfall flow,temperature control, durability andlongevity.

u 0800 8 77 88 99u www.bathroomstolove.co.uk

New to the UK Market, IDM has been Ireland's largest solid timber doormanufacturer for some 32 years. We have earned a reputation as the leadingsupplier of high quality products that are totally bespoke and delivered withinminimal lead times.

We believe in giving our customers much more from any of our Lay-on and In-Frame doors by providing a unique design service.

By combining different timbers in any finish and in any colour, we can offeryour customers our specialist expertise to create their dream door.

u 028 7965 9555u [email protected] www.in-doors.com

New Products

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Carron Phoenix’s AutumnWinter retail promotionIn a bid to support retailers in the pre-Christmas trading period, CarronPhoenix has launched a price-bustingpromotion that will run to the 31stDecember.

Carron has strategically selectedsome key products to offer a sinkoption in all materials, delivering choice,quality and excellent value. The Debutgranite sink, launched at KBB, is price-pointed at a very competitive retail priceof just £119 and is available in fourcolours. In ceramic there is the Siennamodern classic style, Zeta undermountsinks in stainless steel and the popularPrecision Plus 150 inset in stainless steeltogether with a Pura mobobloc levertap will be on promotion at an

extremely keen £59 retail. Completingthe promotional line-up are the Slender600 and Slender 900 cooker hoods instainless steel starting at £59.

Says Neil Clark, sales & marketingdirector at Carron Phoenix:

“This promotion, together with ourEssential Value Range, is aimed atsupporting retailers in what is anextremely competitive market. It givesthem an additional margin opportunityfrom a trusted brand with assuredquality that knocks spots off the arrayof imported, unbranded product that’sfloating around at the moment.”

u 01324 638 321 u www.carron.com

Samsung announces‘reward yourself’ promotionSamsung Digital Appliances UK hastoday announced a new ‘RewardYourself’ promotion runningthroughout November, in whichcustomers purchasing selectedproducts across Samsung’s latestrange of home appliances will also geta 22” Samsung Smart TV.

The ‘Reward Yourself’ promotionwill be available to customers in thelead up to Christmas who purchase any12kg ecobubble™ washingmachine*or G-Series three doorrefrigerator**. All customers thatqualify for this promotion will get a free22” Samsung Smart TV (UE22ES5410).

Samsung’s “Reward Yourself”promotion includes a selection ofSamsung home appliances including:• The award-winning ecobubble™

washing machine which generatesbubbles able to penetrate deeperinto fabrics to deliver excellentresults, even on a cold wash

• The G-Series refrigeration range,complete with thin-wall insulationtechnology, which maximises theinside storage space allowingconsumers to fit more inside

u 01584 871 381u www.samsung.com

Incentives and Promotions

In-Doors unique designs


Total Excellence & Quality TEQ Awards 2012Over 125,000 customersranked their repair service inthe 15th annual Total Excellence& Quality (TEQ) Awards.

Sponsored and administered by leading warranty specialist Domestic & General, the TEQ awards honour commitment and outstanding repair service of white goods brands across the UK – with Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) taking the TEQ top spot for 2012.

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The last twenty years has seen a massiveshift in how consumers use their kitchen

and the way it interacts with other livingareas in the home. Because of this, the kitchenhas become a real focal point, a hub of activityfor entertaining, and a place where astatement of personality and character can bemade through contemporary kitchen design.

The clever use of clean minimalist lines, sharpdesign and bold decors can create a unique ‘wowfactor’ that has all the looks of a one-off piece ofkitchen furniture, using components that are easilyand readily available.

The use of wood veneers and feature colours forkitchen cabinets and slab-fronted doors canproduce a truly unique design statement that sets itapart from the norm, be it a vibrant splash of red,or an understated cream veneer.

Adjustable lighting also helps the seamless andeffortless change of use for the modern kitchen,providing functional task lighting for everyday usealongside ambient energy efficient mood lightingfor entertaining guests and relaxing.

A range of storage and closing systems can alsoadd a touch of modern practicality and luxury toany contemporary look, whilst high qualityworktops, taps and stainless steel or ceramic sinksare often used to create the finishing touches.

Whatever the criteria for a contemporary kitchendesign, the vast range of board, doors and fittingsavailable within the marketplace makes designingand installing the perfect kitchen easier and moreexciting than ever before.

Creating a trulycontemporary kitchen

Comment by Mark Smith

Product Expert, HPP

u For more information, please call 0161 628 6100 or visit www.hpponline.co.uk

Contemporary Kitchens

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When you hear the phrase ‘contemporarykitchen’, high gloss surfaces and rich

luxurious wood finishes often spring to mind.Creating the perfect contemporary kitchenhas never been easier thanks to Hill’s PanelProducts’ extensive range of board, doors andfittings.

Whether you’re looking for big, bold andbeautiful, or understated contemporary chic,there’s a combination of decors, doors, styles,fittings and accessories to create the perfectkitchen design.

Key to any contemporary look is the ability tocreate a seamless, minimal finish that gives a

feeling of space, light and most importantly,quality. This can often be achieved by selecting anyone of HPP’s wide range of slab-fronted MFC orvinyl wrapped doors, quality manufacturedcarcasses, worktops and unique range of touchsensitive door opening systems.

Specialist storage solutions are also available,making sure every last bit of space is used to itsfullest, leaving clean and uncluttered work surfacesand walls.

As the heart of most modern day homes, thekitchen must be adaptable too, acting as both apractical and sociable space. Colour changing LEDand plinth lights help to create mood and

ambience, whilst dedicated ceiling and under-cabinet lighting provide a clean and practicalsolution for everyday use.

Centre islands also help the fluidity of thekitchen design, bringing it into the rest of the livingspace, creating a more cohesive theme, whilstproviding stacks of storage and a great place tointegrate appliances and even sinks.

u 0161 628 6100u www.hpponline.co.uk

Cutting edge contemporary from HPP

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Create a picture perfectkitchen with Linear by GalleryOver the last decade the fashion for

creating a seamless look across the livingand kitchen spaces has grown and there hasnever been more of a need for acontemporary yet minimalist kitchen design.To create that picture-perfect kitchen, Linearby Gallery offers a range of uber-sleek,seamless designs that combine innovationwith elegance, for the most stylish anddesirably modern kitchen furniture on themarket.

Clean lines combined with handleless doors anddrawers create the desirable statement look of Linearby Gallery. For a match made in kitchen heaven, theclassic matt white range can be complemented withthe stunning matt grained black. And the recentlylaunched Linear Select by Gallery also offers the lateston trend gloss colours such as aubergine and stoneto enhance a bespoke kitchen space.

For a European-inspired handleless design withcool white and ivory gloss finishes, Gallery bySymphony’s New York range is available. The light

reflecting, high gloss finish from the New Yorkrange gives the illusion of space to even the smallestkitchens, and creates a high impact, clean andseamless look.

What’s more, Symphony’s New Perspectivesretailer package means that we can enhance yourown showroom, by assisting in creating freshinspirational designs, to entice your customers tocreate their own seamless kitchen space.u 01226 446 000u www.gallery-kitchens.co.uk

Completely ContemporaryMereway KitchensOften the real beauty of a contemporarykitchen can be seen in its simplicity.Contemporary styles can be timeless andits clear that the minimalist trend willremain strong for 2013 as manycontinue to choose the uncluttered,modern look for their kitchen.

Extending their contemporary rangefurther, Mereway Kitchens’ areoffering a fresh take on flat slab doorswith new Prisma; the latest addition tothe Complete Kitchen Collection.Sleek and sophisticated, Prisma is ahigh gloss acrylic faced MFC door withduo edge in a cool aluminium toneand colour matched backs whichexudes quality and class.

Available in sparkling white glossand delicate cream gloss finishes,Prisma sits in a competitive price groupand brings an attractive, more modernoffering to the Complete KitchenCollection which already hosts aselection of shaker, easy living andclassical ranges.

The look can be made ultra-contemporary by planning Prisma witha colour co-ordinated white or glosscream carcass and utlilising Merewayshighly successful Futura handlelessfitting concept.

u 0121 706 7844u www.merewaykitchens.co.uk


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Porter, PWS’ new high gloss collectionPorter, PWS’ latest furniture collection,responds to the ongoing demand forgloss finishes in the kitchen. Availablein white, alabaster and beige, Porterhas an 18mm lacquered high glossconstruction in a simple slab styling.

The neutral colourways of Porterare both appealing and timeless,contrasting and complementing a vastrange of materials and finishes. Thisaffordable door style includes a widerange of door and drawer

combinations including the narrowletterbox glazed feature door, which isparticularly suited to smaller kitchendesigns.

A selection of curved doors andaccessories, including an internal curveddoor add interest and practicality tocorner solutions are also availableoffering many design possibilities.

u 01325 505555u www.pws.co.uk


Consumers with an eye for luxury will find itwith Burbidge’s handle-less Malmö kitchen

now available in three Oak Veneer shades.Delicate tones of Bleached Oak and Mid ToneOak combine with the dramatic Smoked Oakfor a sumptuous effect.

Fusing contemporary chic with glamour, thesesophisticated finishes contrast beautifully withreflective high gloss colours including gorgeousGraphite, delicate Porcelain, cool Latte and crispWhite to complement the pared down styling ofMalmö. In addition, the option of double concavedoors, wide curve and curved back panels enablehomeowners to create a truly bespoke kitchen.

Completing this inspiring range is a beautifullycrafted end panel which allows for a seamless finishto the units while a slim 13mm panel emphasisesthe minimalist styling. A new edge profile recentlyintroduced on the Malmö range is available in all1245mm and 980mm high sizes to create a singlehandle line across the units for a super sleek finish.

“With the trend for handle-less kitchenscontinuing to grow, we were keen to further

develop Malmö to sustain its modern charm,”comments managing director Ben Burbidge. “Thisrange can be fitted to standard size carcases withoutadjustment, allowing retailers to effortlessly fit thekitchen into their showrooms.”

Trend-setters looking to remain at the forefront ofkitchen design need look no further than Burbidge’snew Opus Porcelain Gloss. Sleekly sophisticated, itprovides a cool alternative for this contemporarykitchen. Sweeping curves and panelling afford Opusan elegant individuality on doors, wall and base,enabling consumers to create focal circular island units.

“Consumers are constantly looking for a fresh andinnovative approach in order to create the feel of abespoke kitchen,” continues Burbidge. “As the trendfor highly-reflective gloss finishes and pared downstyling continues, Porcelain Gloss enables consumersto create a chic yet contemporary look in their home.”

Opus is available in Matt White along with astunning array of six gloss colours; Morello Red,Striking Black, Crisp White, Classic Latte, StoneBeige and delicate Porcelain assuring a true stamp oforiginality for any home interior.

For a contemporary stylish alternative there isAlto, featuring a beautifully simple door style and aninspirational colour palette of seven matt texturedfinishes including Mulberry, Clay, Bitter Chocolate,Mocha, Anthracite, Cream and Lime. The strongorganic neutrals and vibrant mood colours can becleverly combined or used individually to stunningeffect.

Spectacular concave and convex door optionscomplement the range and create additional designpossibilities for creative, style conscious consumers.For added drama, the sweeping curves andsculptured wave doors can be combined with chicchrome handles or rippling brushed nickel fordramatic effect.

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Burbidge continues todazzle with sleek stylingand gorgeous finishes


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Handle-less in Matt – what a Bellissimo ideaBellissimo, which pioneered the

handle-less kitchen in the UK, has setthe pace once again with a new choiceof 13 matt finishes in its Treviso handle-less range.

The growing market for handle-less doorshas so far been served almost exclusively withgloss finishes. Bellissimo saw the potential formatt colours in this niche, and can now offer13 neutral matt shades, including Black, Lava,Stone Grey, Flint Grey, Dakar (mid grey),Mussel, Mocha, Beige Sand, Olive, Plumb,Pistachio, Cream and White.

These vinyl-wrapped kitchens come made-to-measure with numerous curved options,too, including curved back-panels to createattractive islands.

Treviso is also offered in a range of glosscolours, as well as woodgrains in gloss andmatt.

Watch out for Bellissimo’s spray lacqueredhandle-less options in matt colours due to beannounced shortly.

u 01772 696959u www.bellissimofurniture.co.uk

All White from RamNew from Ram Kitchens is theMillington White Gloss lacquered doorthat features an integrated handlecombining an integral aluminium striphandle with a slab-style design fascia.

Satisfying the growing trend forpure white, streamlined door designs,the new kitchen is robustly madeinside and out, combining luxury withmass market affordability. The rangefeatures an 18mm white carcase asstandard with the option of a standardor luxury soft-close drawer and acomprehensive range of units andaccessories.

Shown with contemporary stainlesssteel appliances from Prima (also

exclusive to PJH Group) and acontrasting, slate-coloured Metallinworktop from the Ram Collection, theMillington White Gloss kitchen isperfectly on-trend with itsmonochrome look and super sleekfinish.

“The clean lines of the newMillington White Gloss kitchen make itvery adaptable,” comments productmanager Amanda Watson. “Thestreamlined look can be transformedwith the use of worktops, appliances,tiling and accessories.”

u 0800 8 77 88 99u www.ramkitchens.co.uk

NESP’s Vetreo FusionThe Vetreo door rangeoffers a wide selectionof colours & woodgrainsthat can be used incombination to create aunique, contemporarydesign for yourcustomer. DramaticVetreo Acrylic colours ofDamson or Ruby can becombined with calmingVetreo Woodgrainshades of Rosales orFerrara Oak to create anAutumnal trend. For anon trend, contemporarycolouring, combineYorkshire Oak withmetallic Xenon; orSeville Olive with coolingChampagne.

The Vetreo Acrylicdoor range, exclusivelymanufactured by NESPLtd, is a cost effective alternative tosolid acrylic doors – and is not only lessexpensive but also easier to install.Manufactured from a gloss acrylic faceon an mdf core, Vetreo Acrylic isedged in two tone edging creating theillusion of glass.

Both Vetreo Acrylic and VetreoWoodgrains are custom made to your

order, meaning non standard sizes canbe incorporated in to your design.Exact matching 30mm End Panels,cornice rails, lighting pelmets andplinths are available to complete yourdesign.

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Cramlington 26th September 2012. RENOLIT now offer a total of 15RENOLIT ALKOREN high gloss colours with the addition of 10 new

colours in to their collection of classic 3D forming films. High gloss remains a strong market trend and the introduction of these

new items provide the market with attractive high performing productsin a range of commercial colours.

Fragrantly named in Italian after popular varieties of plants whichportray their colour, the range covers an extensive spectrum. Frompopular volume selling whites and creams, to beiges and neutral greys.For a stronger statement RENOLIT have introduced a vibrant orange, redand lime green. Sophisticated shades of grey, puple, brown and blackscomplete the range. There is a colour to fill every space with flamboyantcharacter, soft and gentle calm or deep and stylish ambiance.

The RENOLIT ALKOREN range comprises of the following. The asterisk(*) indicates the new introductions.

Name Description RefHG Calla Bianca Bright White B2406ZHG Margherita Warm White B2404HG Papavero Dark Red R1750HG Magnolia Light Cream G2576HG Tulipano Nero Black N749HG Cappuccino * Coffee G2573HG Aubergine * Deep Purple R1751HG Gerbera * Vibrant Orange R1756HG Peperoncino Rosso * Bright Red R1754HG Agave * Dark Grey Z1078HG Orchidea Nera * Black N741HG Peonia * Rich Cream G2574HG Edera * Bright Light Green V1222HG Billbergia * Light Grey Z1107HG Rosa Tea * Red Brown L1458

The RENOLIT ALKOREN high gloss colours were added into the 2012stock range alongside a number of other exciting new decors. The newintroductions consisted of 16 different woodgrain effects, fantasy effectsand textures, and 10 high gloss solid colours and are divided into 7 groupscomprising of:

Elm Swiss Elm in 3 colours, 1 also in high gloss

WalnutPacific with a light and dark choice

Textured solid colours Elegant Ash, Okasha and Saw Cut textured surfaces

ConiferMountain Larch Cappuccino P

OakLuan Oak Tobacco, Trojan PA and Foscari Oak Pale Nat

Special effectsFantasy effects of Cobra and Moulins SC

High gloss solid coloursSelection of 10 fashionable colours

All the new designs can be seen in the A4 RENOLITHighlights collection binder or within the handy A6sized 3 part binders of RENOLIT COVAREN, RENOLITALKOREN and RENOLIT Solid Colours.

We hope you like our new products. To requestsamples or any further information please contactRENOLIT Cramlington Ltd by email [email protected], by phone or via thewebsite.

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RENOLIT’S bright classic colours10 new high gloss colours


It’s been almost 18 months since bespokefurniture manufacturers, Edwin Loxley,

showcased ‘Cavani’ at Grand Designs London;their take on the ultra modern, lay on doorkitchen for the high end market.

Compared to the perceived, mainland Europeancompetition, Cavani is a ‘breath of fresh air’ in amarket dominated by brands offering ‘off the peg’finishes, set cabinet sizes and a limitedspecification, despite the often very high retailprices.

Cavani benefits from Edwin Loxley’s DNA, givingcomplete flexibility in terms of cabinet sizes, doorstyle and finish and this works in tandem withbeautiful materials, the skills of the master cabinetmaker. For the extremely high levels of specificationthat Cavani offers, people are pleasantly surprisedat how reasonably priced the furniture is. EdwinLoxley state that a premium furniture brand shouldhave genuine substance behind it rather than mereperceptions and a high price tag.

Joe Cavani, Founder of Edwin Loxley comments

“A compliment was to be asked to produce thefurniture for premium German appliancemanufacturer, Miele’s ‘Live’ theatre kitchen at thisOctober’s Grand Designs Birmingham. The standrequired beautifully produced, contemporaryfurniture with that certain unique ‘wow’ factor intune with their latest products.”

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Edwin Loxley’s Cavani – Complete Flexibility andMarket Leading Specification at a Realistic price

LandauParapan's chic, sleek and glossy kitchensHigh gloss Parapan® is the first choice for

many leading kitchen designers whenlooking to create a contemporary kitchen. Theflawless ‘mirror like’ quality of the acrylicmaximizes light and its solid, durable naturecreates a perfect and consistent finish everytime.

Parapan and Landau’s V-line range of bookmatched exotic veneers make perfect partners incontemporary kitchens where designers are lookingto mix colour and texture. There is currently a choice

of 14 exotic veneers which can be finished with avariety of surface treatments, whilst the 22 solidcolours of Parapan include several shades of white,grey and black as well as vibrant brights, all of whichare UV stable and will not fade. Parapan® alsocomplements a number of other contemporarysurfaces including a variety of woods, stone andconcrete.

For a sleek, smart modern run of straight orcurved cupboards both Parapan and V-line can befitted with the Metro range, a unique handless

system that complements the high gloss and theveneers with colour matched or veneered rails.Alternatively both can be fitted with almost any styleor handle.

Parapan® can be cut to bespoke sizes for doorsand drawers and thermoformed into a wide varietyof curves allowing designers to create somethingtotally unique and ergonomic.

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Ellis Furniturecreates brightkitchens withthe new Solar rangeThe new Solar range of kitchens from leadingdesigner and manufacturer Ellis Furniture is set tobrighten up the heart of any home. Available now,Solar with its high gloss finish and shaker styledoors, marries contemporary chic with classic charm

Solar comes in warm gloss cream and brightgloss white and features a 19mm high gloss foilwrapped door with matching melamine reverse fora seamless finish. The one piece shaker style doorsits on the renowned 18mm glued and dowelledEllis carcase.

Shown here in gloss cream with polished chromebar handles, Mercury glass splashbacks, and solidmaple worktops, the result is a wonderful balanceof calming colour and texture, effective in anykitchen setting.

Solar offers abundant valuable storage optionsincluding a statement island unit with cladding endpanels for a superior quality finish; and at priceband B, Solar makes for a very affordable range.

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Flow from Stoneham –affordable beautyOne of the most interesting of the newdesigns from Stoneham’s latest brochureis the Flow range with smooth,uncluttered lines and a sleek high glosspolyester finish.

This is a kitchen choice that allows awide range of buyers to achieve acontemporary minimalistic look with nointerruptions from protruding handles –the neat J-trim at the top of the doorsand drawers obviates this with its superbintegral design.

Like all Stoneham kitchens the kitchenspecification is of the highest standardwith internal fittings and storage systemsfrom world-leading Stoneham partners.

White, Ivory and Dove Grey are thespecially selected soft palette tones that have beenselected to blend beautifully with any other timberor contemporary accessories to complete abespoke design.

Stoneham Kitchens start at £20,000

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With an ever increasingdemand for a contemporarylook, Summerbridge Doorsstock a huge range of 24 glossfinishes available in 16 designoptions in both standard andmade to measure sizes. Thisallows the company to be oneof the leading manufacturers ofstandard and made to measuredoors and components to thekitchen, bedroom andbathroom industry.

To complete the look, therecently added curved doorsand accessories, along with thenew 22mm thick ‘Lucca’ designthat offers the handless option,are all available in any of the 74 finishes.

Forward thinking for Uform’s StradaUform is maintaining its contemporary mark withits Strada range introducing new concave curvesand accessories that ultimately redefines simplicity.

Making a statement with their handless doorsand drawer fronts, Strada uses graceful curves tocreate the perfect space for customers who wantto generate their own personal character.

The perfect curves of Strada are now enhancedby the inclusion of concave doors and accessoriessuch as corpel and plinth are also included in therange and with the absence of any hard edges, thiscreates a soft flowing environment ideal forcooking, eating and enjoying. In fact it’sguaranteed to wet the appetite of the trend settingconsumer who wants that ‘million dollar’ look.

Manufactured in Italy the range has beendeveloped with a collection of exciting accessories-unique quadrant end mouldings and letterboxglazed frames to mention a few. Made from22mm M.D.F, the Thru Pull door is finished in aPolyurethane High Gloss and is available in White& Ivory. The polyurethane finish means thefinished gloss level is increased considerably to amirror like finish. The product has also beenextensively tested by Fira and Catas ensuring theproduct meets Uform’s high Quality standards andthe rigorous demands of modern day living.

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Summerbridge Doors has thecomplete contemporary look

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Ellis Furniture, a leader in contemporary kitchensOur 120-year experience of the British KBB

market enables us to pre-empt andunderstand the needs and desires of both ourcustomers and theirs. We continuously invest inR&D and launch new products on a regularbasis, ensuring we have the very latestcontemporary kitchen designs enabling ourretail partners to be ahead of the game.

Setting a real trend is our new minimo push toopen technology. The technology behind minimoallows doors and drawers to gently spring openwithout the need for a handle. Shown here in InspireGloss Cream, using minimo creates a stylish, smooth

and sleek finish. The integrated appliances use thelatest Integra handle complementing theuninterrupted aesthetic. minimo is available acrossthe entire Ellis Furniture range of contemporarykitchens.

This season, we are going crazy for curves! We arenow curvy on the inside as well as the outside andour curves extend to tall housing cabinets too. OpalGloss White is a fine example of how we are takingcurves in a kitchen to a new level. The 25mmcomposite worktop in Fossil and curved glasssplashback in black complete this stunning visualeffect.

New also for this season are additions to thepopular Inspire contemporary range and the new highgloss Solar range – available in warm cream and brightwhite – plus many worktops, handles, glasssplashbacks, accessories and internal storage solutions.

u 01484 514 212u www.elliskitchens.co.uk

Urban Black Quartzfrom Crosby KitchensUrban Black Quartz is a stunning18mm black gloss painted kitchen fromCrosby finished with a chrome slim lined-handle.

Featured on an 18mm Lava/Oystercoloured cabinet with a 1mm abs frontedge, the slab door is pictured with adark timber work surface addingwarmth yet creating a strikingcontemporary finish.

This stunning cabinet offeringincludes full height doors or drawer lineoptions, two, three, four and fivedrawer base units, 720mm high wallunits and curved door cabinets.

The Crosby Kitchen range boasts 24style options in traditional,contemporary and classic designs withcabinets available in variouscomplementary colour ways. All rangescome complete with the Hettich twinwalled metal drawer box supplied in ananthracite finish and with ‘silent system’dampening which closes drawers undergentle control. The Hettich door hingeoffers a six-way adjustment forconsistent alignment while a built-indampening feature ensures a soft close.u 01709-811106 u www.crosby-kitchens.co.uk

Make a statement with über’s Izumi Neroüber’s stunning Izumi Nero

collection is ideal fordesigners who want to create astatement room. Manufacturedfrom top quality materials, IzumiNero provides first-class style ona budget.

The doors comprise an acryliclaminate front and titanium backwith twin colour edging; creatingthe impression of glass. Theacrylic laminate gives a uniquedepth of colour and high level ofgloss for a beautiful kitchen.

The designer can choose the

furniture for the dining area too.There is a wide range of handles,lighting designs and accessoriesto choose from.

The Izumi 500mm standardbase unit costs around £150excluding VAT, offers desirableprofit margins and, thanks toextensive warehousing capacityand distribution prowess, leadtimes are incredibly short – twoweeks from order on average.

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Bathroom Furniture


After a year which, has seen markets shrinkand large retailers go under, a number of

key bathroom manufacturers are succeedingwhere others have failed through a dynamicchance in service, innovation and design.

With the trend for ‘improve rather than move’gaining more traction through the last 18 month, astrong emphasis on design and quality is moreimportant than ever in the purchasing decision forconsumers.

Hotels and time spent away from the traditionalhome has become an increasingly large trendwithin bathroom design, allowing consumers tocapture an element of luxury and apply it to theirday-to-day living space.

In particular, the bathroom market has seen a re-emergence of old trends with the rise of modularfurniture and innovations in the form of technologynow playing a more prominent role with theintroduction of high-tech shower toilets, integratedTV’s, heated mirrors and digital showers.

This year has also seen a number of productsfrom key retailers designed to help stimulate the

market from the bottom up, encompassing highquality products which also deliver cost savingelements.

Whilst 2012 has seen an increasing pressureplaced the bathroom market, it has alsoencouraged businesses to readdress key issues andinnovate, in order to survive. New products andnew methods of manufacturing have beenintroduced, and effort has been refocused tostimulate trade throughout the market.

Leading bathroom manufacturersinnovate to success through 2012

Comment by Tom Anderton,

Marketing Manager, Moores

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Moores Furniture Group has launched anexciting new bathroom furniture

solution. Simply B which is available throughretail partners and merchants is based onsimple and effective design principles toprovide a modern en suite, classic cloakroom,guest or first home bathroom.

Featuring five stylish doors with matchingcabinet colour and a wide selection of units, therange caters for every customer. A choice of fitted,

modular or slimline furniture options means therange can easily be designed to fit any space.

Simply B features a fantastic range ofcountertops and handles plus timeless colour-waysand accessories; sanitaryware, plinth and cornicesolutions are available.

Furthermore, this month sees the launch of anexciting new product range, units and accessoriesto the Shades collection.

Launching into the fitted furniture collection is

the handleless Lonigo featuring a white gloss finishand integrated handle design. Also available in amodular option, the range was developed into afitted product following extensive consultation withShades customers and retailers.

A selection of finishing touches and options hasalso been added to the portfolio. An upgrade tothe mirrors range includes a new mirror demister,cabinet-matching bath panel finishes and solidsurface counter top sizes which further improve thecompleted look of the installed furniture; new talland rotating units provide consumers withadditional storage space.

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Moores unveils simplesolutions to bathroom design


Hudson Reed launchescomplete bathroomsuites with matchingfurniture and bathpanels.

Offered in a choiceof high glossBurgundy, Grey, Blackor White, the newfurniture and bathpanels aremanufactured fromMDF for a perfectmatch, providing asuperb coordinatedlook to the bathroom.

New vanity unitsfeaturing single anddouble washbasinsadd more options andthese come in wall or floor mounteddesigns, all with handy cupboard ordrawer storage, plus ranges withmatching vertical units.

The two new close coupled toiletsuites feature a rounded version and amodern squared shape, with the latteralso in a back to wall format that canbe offered with a neat furniture unitto conceal the cistern.

Eight new rectangular Lucite acrylicbaths complete the suites and forfinishing touches Hudson Reed offersa wide selection of bathroom cabinetsand mirrors plus designer radiatorsand towel warmers.

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Ellis Furniture expandsBathroom rangeLeading designer andmanufacturer EllisFurniture is expandingits range of modularand fitted bathroomfurniture this seasonwith the addition ofthree new door coloursacross its entire range,including Cube,Cloakroom, Modularand Fitted furniture.

The modern Cuberange has also nowbeen married with thecharacter and warmthof real timber in theform of DominicaAmerican Walnutfeaturing a solid timberframe and veneered centre panel.With a wide selection of unit sizes andcombinations available – includingbase units, tall cabinets, countertopunits and wall units – it is possible tocreate an individual look in any sizeand shape of bathroom.

The new stunning new LED SensorMirror adds a touch of glamour to anybathroom and features energy saving

LED lights all around the mirror, whichlight up as required without touching,helping to keep this beautiful mirrorfree of unsightly water marks. Thisstriking mirror also features a de-mister so you do not have to worryabout steam, and it even has apractical shaver socket.

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Bathroom Furniture


Hudson Reed’sGame Set & Match!

Fashionable Furniture for Mereway BathroomsMereway Bathrooms offer a collection of

iconic modular pieces and highly practical‘fitted runs’ of cabinets that offer designersscope to create a stylish and functionalbathroom.

2012 Bathroom furniture has taken a leaf out ofthe fashion industry’s book, natural tones andfinishes are becoming a ‘staple wardrobe’ item whilstsplashes of vibrant colours and a collection of avant-garde door colours, finishes and textures arebecoming accent pieces that create the individuallook. With this in mind, Mereway Bathrooms’ 3vibrant textured finishes; Zebra, Snake and crocodilehave hit the market by storm!

“Mixing and matching of colour and texture hasbecome as popular in bathrooms as it is in kitchens.We are also seeing further diversification in colourpalettes for furniture coming into the market, witheven more unusual designs that are a bit braver, likeour exciting new animal print’ Vogue’ door finishes.”Tim Wood, Sales & Marketing Director comments.

As more interesting shapes continue to emerge,and bathroom elements become more varied, thecollection of new ‘Lustre’ cultured marble worktopsadd a real individuality to a bathroom. Available in14 luxurious finishes with integral moulded basinsand tops for fitted runs or vanity stations these newsurfaces can be specifically cast to order for a

streamlined and elegant look. Mereway’s bathroom collection now comprises 34

beautiful door finishes, 20 handle options and anextensive number of luxury components, designfeatures and storage solutions that cater for both thetraditional and contemporary ends of the market.There truly is something for every individual taste andbudget within the range.

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inspirat ional bathroom furniture

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Bathroom Furniture


Magic of Niko’sMontpelierNiko Limited, manufacturer and distributor of qualityshower enclosures, bathroom furniture, luxury bathsand sanitaryware products, has answered the demandfor stylish curves in the bathroom with the newMontpelier collection of furniture.

A new base material, Polymarble, demonstrates thecompany’s innovative approach to bathroom producttechnology; the basin tops are made from Polymarbleand are, therefore, durable, smooth, easy to clean andsuper-practical.

Bang on trend, furniture in the Montpelier rangeboasts a high-gloss white finish and features stylishchrome handles and soft-close metal box drawers.

Included in the range are wall and floor mountedcabinets, in a choice of two widths, along with storagefor the cloakroom, and tall units; so offering the retaileror housebuilder complete flexibility.

Pictured is the Montpelier 600mm wall-mountedbasin and cabinet and wall-mounted tall cupboard; acombination which retails at £677 including VAT.

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Delos fromDuravitThe latest furniture range from Duravit,designed by EOOS, is characterised bywall-hung furniture with very simple linesand lots of fine detailing. Delos iscomfortable to use and has a genuinelightness of design. This is achieved byhidden fixings and other detailing suchas mirrored edges on the illuminatedmirror with operation by sensor control,the glass shelf is 'extra-white' so doesnot appear to have green edges, thereare no handles on the drawers orcabinets and there is a delicate LED lightcanopy that provides non-glareillumination for the face. Available indark walnut, light oak or gloss white.

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Imperial Bathrooms extendsdelights of CarlyonImperial Bathrooms has extended its Carlyon collection withdesigns that fuse elegant graceful lines with the fine detailing forwhich it is renowned.

The basin stand recreates the classical elegance of the Britishbathroom, providing a decorative alternative to the traditionalpedestal. Featuring the generous and gently curved Carlyonbasin, it is available with chrome legs and glass shelf or glass legswith a towel rail either side.

Carlyon and Thurlestone vanity units offer space saving andstorage. Handcrafted from solid and real wood veneers they areavailable in natural oak, wenge and hand-painted finishes; as wallhung or with legs. Carlyon features a striking bow-fronted two-door unit complemented by a curved chrome trim, Thurlestone atwo-drawer unit with sculptured inset panels. Both incorporatethe latest soft close door and drawer technology.

A new wall hung pan and bidet help create the illusion ofincreased space and may be combined with other pieces tocreate a bespoke solution.

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VitrA’s S-line range of bathroom productscombines their well established S50 withthe highly successful S20 collection.Between the two they provide the mostextensive choice of products to createmodular bathrooms for contemporaryhomes. The S20 range has beenintroduced as a highly affordable andcomplete range for any bathroom, ensuite or cloakroom.The dedicated S-Line furniture consists ofwashbasin units designed to be highlyversatile in design and specification terms.

These include:For S50: sizes in 45cm, 50cm, 60cm,80cm, 100cm and 120cm in both highgloss white and oak.For S20 two sizes – 65cm and 85cm – areavailable in high gloss white and darkcherry.The S50 furniture features recessed handles as opposed to the S20 traditionalhandle design.

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VitrA’s extensive modular range



With 25 exclusive ranges to choosefrom, Aquadi offers the most

comprehensive collection of bathroomfurniture on the market. Symphonyunderstands that bathroom furniture is afundamental part of the design, andfollowing forums with retailers andextensive product and market research,The Lindo Collection was created, toexceed market demands.

For the latest in fashionable and stylishbathroom furniture, The Lindo Collectionoffers a stunning suite of fitted andmodular furniture to add an additionaldimension, to what is essentially apractical room. Within the LindoCollection, the Cambiano range featuresa stunning gloss walnut door, whichworks perfectly in combination withSerano Black - tapping into the mix andmatch trend. Mirrored wall, open displayand tall units can be used to maximisestorage and offer the illusion of addedspace. In contrast, the versatile Castellorange offers a striking gloss white shakerstyle, which can be used in combinationwith spectacular feature mirrors, tocreate a glamorous family bathroom.

What makes the Lindo Collectionunique is the cabinet design offering,with its 90mm high continuous plinthwhich runs flush with the frontals. Thisunique design gives the contemporarylinear styling that the Lindo Collectionhas been intended to achieve, whilstmaximising storage space.

The Aquadi collection is the one-stopshop for competitively priced fittedfurniture, wall hung modules, sanitaryware and accessories. ThroughSymphony’s retailer support package,New Perspectives, Symphony can createfresh inspirational designs for retailers,tailored product offering, marketingsupport, and a range of ordering anddelivery packages. Symphony’s NewPerspectives initiative offers itsindependent retail partners a flexiblepackage of benefits and incentives todevelop their own business.

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Aquadi by Symphony: The one-stop-shop forbathroom furniture

Cambiano Serano Black brings a stylish finish to bathroom furniture

Gloss white laminate countertops and panels have been used tocreate the chunky border on the modular units of Larino

Castello


Bathroom Furniture


Twin Vanity Unitby SanindusaBathroom manufacturer Sanindusa continuesto uphold its reputation for innovative, nononsense design with the Twin 140 vanity unitwith four drawers and two doors.

The twin sit-on basins provide ample spacefor two people to use the facilities at the sametime. Clutter can also be brought undercontrol, with four drawers and two cupboardswith soft close action.

The vanity unit features a white carcase witha counter top in either white or grey asstandard and the doors can be picked in white,anthracite grey, beech, red or wenge. Forfurther customisation, the carcase is availablein the same colours as the doors for anadditional fee. It’s also possible to choose froma range of different sit-on wash basins andmatching brassware.

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Silverdale Bathrooms unveilsVictorian furniture collectionto B C SanitanFeaturing a solid walnut frame, the Victorian furniturecollection incorporates a unique moulded relief detail,decorative corbels, elegant handles and integral polishedchrome and walnut towel rails, all designed to complementthe Victorian ceramic collection. This new range offers a (2)two door single basin vanity unit (823mm high x 615mmwide x 475mm deep) a (3) double basin unit (825mm high x1183mm wide x 575mm deep) with solid (6) black graniteworktop for under mounted basins and a luxury (1) tallstorage cabinet (1893mm high x 445mm wide x 360mmdeep). All cabinets feature fully adjustable soft close hingesand half centred shelving ideal for storing both small and tallitems. The range also includes single (4) and double (5)decorative mirrors with decorative corbels to suit. Both are1000mm high and a choice of 500mm or 1183mm wide.

u 01782 717175u www.silverdalebathrooms.co.uk

Ambiance Bain’s new roundedand square KOMPLEMENTS units

Ambiance Bain recently extended its successful KOMPLEMENTScollection with the launch of new products: a new RoundedKOMPLEMENTS vanity unit in 2 sizes and an additional 2 drawer Squareunit to add to the existing 1 drawer versions.

The soft curved design of the Ambiance Bain Rounded KOMPLEMENTS(see picture) offers a modern styling with a popular retro twist. Available in50cm and 60cm widths, it is ideal for smaller bathroom and en-suitespaces without compromising on the luxury look and feel of the room.

In addition to the 2 existing 1-drawer square vanity units, AmbianceBain has added a 2-drawer Square KOMPLEMENTS vanity available80cm wide.

Offered in 39 finishes, all KOMPLEMENTS unit are completed with anAmbiance Bain Gloss White ceramic basin, and feature soft-closingtechnology and long-lasting quality BLUM drawer boxes and runners.

The rounded and square KOMPLEMENTS vanity units are priced from£599 (retail inc. VAT) and can be colour-coordinated with a completerange of ancillary items including mirrors, tall units and bath panels tocreate a unique and personal space.

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Extensive range of bespokecounter tops from AlapePremium bathroom manufacturer Alape offersan extensive range of bespoke counter tops andmodular furniture units to suit any spatialsituation and to cater for every need andrequirement.

All of the furniture systems available arecompletely customisable in terms of thematerials used and the storage included. Alape’scounter tops can be designed in stone, glass, realwood veneer and wood effect laminate. For atruly individual appearance, these materials canbe combined in accordance to personal taste. In

terms of size, the depth of the counter topsmatch up precisely with the different basin sizes available: 375mm, 450mm, 525mm and 600mm.

The counter tops can be built upon byincorporating storage drawers, chrome towelrails and even soap and tissue dispensers. Thedrawers are available as a standard fitting or asan extra deep version.

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Now experiencing a second year ofphenomenal success in the UK, leading

German bathroom manufacturer PELIPAL® isintroducing exciting new additions to itscollection which was first shown to the markethere at KBB this year. The show led to an influxof new retailers and further strengthens thisleading European brand’s profile in the UK.

“When we discovered PELIPAL® in Germany weknew we had found a fantastic brand,” says WayneDance, managing director of InHouse whorepresents PELIPAL® in the UK. “We combined thesuccess we have had with Schüller and UK kitchenretailers with the quality of products and supportprovided by PELIPAL.”

Like Schüller kitchens, PELIPAL® bathrooms offerhigh-end ranges with surprisingly affordable pricetags. The new 2013 additions further bolster a rangethat allows retailers to offer the very best designs,with price points to suit all budgets.

“PELIPAL’s success has come despite a difficulteconomy in which consumers are looking toimprove their quality of life at home rather than facethe expense of moving,” says Dance. “A smartlooking suite is no longer enough, today’s customerswant a relaxing space with plenty of storage thatmoves from functionality in the morning to anambient space in the evening, so PELIPAL’s range ofinnovative mirrors and LED lighting has created hugeinterest. It’s great news for retailers who can nowprovide high specification in design and products,translating to a higher average order for bathroomfurniture and increased customer satisfaction.”

Working with PELIPAL® significantly reduces theunnecessary complication of displaying multiplefurniture brands. Retailers can now offer value formoney ranges in a myriad of shapes and styles. Withinnovative LED lighting above mirrors, behinddrawers and beneath counter tops, PELIPAL’sfunctionality is equally impressive.

“It is the attention to detail that has securedPELIPAL’s status in the top league of bathroommanufacturers, ” says Dance. “Seamless laser edgetechnology improves water resistance by 400%,new pivot point CLIP top BLUMOTION hingesprovide extended design opportunities with smallerspaces and increased door options. The high glosslacquer and glass fronts combine with optimumstorage and functionality giving an unsurpassablelevel of flexibility in contemporary bathroom design.The end product is more than just the furniture; it ismeeting the needs of the individual customer tocreate the perfect bathroom experience.”

The experienced retailer knows that it takes morethan top end design to secure the word of mouthreferral that sees business grow. It is the level of careyou offer your customers. To guarantee this you needto be certain of your supplier. PELIPAL® understandsthat a reputation for providing the very best bathroomcollections begins before the showroom door.

Retailers benefit from comprehensive UK supportfrom an experienced team at InHouse. Backed byfull national PR and marketing activity, you can becertain to build and strengthen a reputation as thebest retailer in your region.

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furnitureproves a hit with UK

Previewed at MOW are new additions to the LEONARDOrange from PELIPAL®. The glass front with horizontalgrain is highlighted with LED under basin lighting

The popular PRIMADONNA range is shown withcurved cabinetry and double basins that haveintegrated LED lighting in the mirrors above.

The popular LOA range gets new finishes and designs.

pcon3 9000 from PELIPAL creates dynamicand spacious bathroom settings.



Utopia, the UK’s largest bathroom furnituremanufacturer embarks on its biggest ever

product launchFollowing a prelaunch to retailers back in March,

Utopia’s brand new range has been finalised,tweaked and wrapped up in what is its largest andmost innovative product launch to date.

Utopia’s new range for 2013, which launches toretail customers this month, will showcase animpressive new range of contemporary andtraditional bathroom furniture, along with brandnew innovative accessories and tiles.

Utopia showcased a preview of the range to over400 of its retailers in March and took on board theirfeedback before surveying over 2,000 consumers tofind out exactly what the general public seek fromtheir next bathroom. Utopia’s results showed that

over a third of consumers (35 per cent) see upgradingtheir bathroom as the best way to add value to theirhome. Meanwhile, almost half of consumers areactively thinking about having the bathroom done,due to a desire to keep up with the latest trends.

Simon Russell, CEO at Utopia said: “Our newranges are not only design-led but demand-led. Byworking closely with retailers and consumers, wehave created our best ever Utopia range. It is set toplug the gap for traditional and ultra-modernbathroom furniture, whilst providing retailers withfresh concepts to cater for all tastes.”

Key new products include:

Halo - The brand new Halo modular range,influenced by sleek European styling, features astreamlined sleek chrome handle and concealed softtouch draw system. The range shown here inBavarian Cherry is one of Utopia’s six newcontemporary colours for 2013.

Geo - Utopia’s new Geo range is shown here withtwin washbasins. Offering statement luxury pieces,the Geo concept is a style statement - with towelstorage simply offered by decorative brackets. Alsoshown are a pair of deluxe magnifying mirrors,which feature a demister mirror along with touch-less sensors and illumination.

Haddon - The trend for traditional finishescontinues across the interiors marketplace and theintroduction of the Haddon range marks Utopia’sentry into this sector. Decorative pilasters, stoneworktops and upstand detailing compliment anundermount basin. Classic colour finishes designedto work alongside leading paint specialists, completethe traditional look.

Luca - The new Luca door style is aspirational, softand feminine. The setting shown in white linear isperfect as an aspirational en-suite, whilst thebleached walnut roomset is pitched as a larger thanaverage new build bathroom. The Quantum Squaresemi-recessed washbasins provide a striking featurewhilst the central unit has a handleless touch-closetop drawer with a large single drawer below.

Curved Timber - This roomset is pitched as anexpensive luxury en-suite. The twin ceramic basinsare perfect for a couple and are also available inMineralcast. The mirrors, part of the new range,have backlit LED lighting.

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Utopia scales new heights

Curved Timber units shown in Walnut

Haddon in classic Warwick Sage Halo, shown in stunning Bavarian Cherry Geo Strata in Black Linear

Luca in White Linear and Aragon Flint



Offer Solid Oak Bathroom Furniture by Stonearth to beat the Competition

Why not try something different? Widen your customer base and

try Stonearth to give them somethingnew and exciting.

Stonearth specialise in a full rangeof solid wood and natural stonebathroom furniture. Choose oak forthe timeless classic appeal, or darkwalnut for a more trendy andluxurious look. We have a fantasticrange of statement basins in naturalstone to create the “wow” factor.Matching mirrors and storagesolutions are available to completethe look.

Best in quality…You can trust Stonearth to deliver thebest in quality and value because weare a true specialist.

We don’t take any shortcuts andour artisans devote hours of delicatework to hand make your furniture.

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The love affair with range cookers isstronger than ever and shows no signs

of abating. Over the last couple of years the market has

been constantly evolving, responding to consumers’needs, with the key driver being choice. Buying arange cooker remains an aspirational purchase butconsumers are becoming ever more demandingand so the products need to not only look goodand offer plenty of cooking capacity, but makethe life of the consumer easier and be kind to theenvironment.

On an aesthetic level, colour has always beenmore readily embraced on a range cooker and thiscontinues to be the case. With more and morecolour palettes available – from vivid greens, hotpinks and icy blues - consumers are now, morethan ever, able to pick their favourite product andshade and plan their whole kitchen around it.

And, while there is nothing new about stainlesssteel, the application of it is changing, leading to arenewed interest in professionally styled range

cookers that would look at home in a large scalecommercial kitchen.

Modern range cookers were born from taking avery traditional appliance and applying newtechnology to create highly aspirational, but veryusable, centre-piece cookers. The introduction ofinduction technology to range cookers some tenyears ago was a huge success and continues to beso, with consumers now enjoying an abundance ofbenefits and features that meet their every need.

Britain loves range cooking

Comment by Steve Dickson

Commercial Manager for range at Belling, Stoves and New World

Range Cookers


Range cookers moved out of the farmhousekitchen and into modern spaces long ago

and are now rivalling built-in ovens in termsof technology and features.

As a leader in the range cooking category, GlenDimplex Homes Appliances pioneered inductiontechnology in the sector, adding it to some Stovesmodels ten years ago. And, as consumers’ passionfor range cooking has grown, Stoves and muchloved family brand Belling, have responded to thedemand for higher specifications, choice andflexibility.

Induction hobs have now been introduced

across all of Stoves Richmond and Sterling rangecookers models, allowing consumers total choiceacross fuel type and size and of course to benefitfrom the smarter, faster, safer, greener featuresthat induction offers.

For the first time induction is also available onthe popular 90cm Belling Classic and DB4 ranges,giving a new twist to a brand that is currentlycelebrating its Centenary. All Stoves and Bellinginduction range cookers operate on a 32 ampsupply for ease of installation.

Aside from technology, the range sector hasbecome ever more style and fashion focussed, with

colour playing an important role in terms ofconsumer choice. GDHA responded to this bylaunching Colour Boutique, which allows any oneof 12 fashion-led colours to be applied to all sizeand fuel variants of the Stoves Richmond andBelling Classic models - a total of 180 possiblecombinations which is believed to be the biggestcolour offering in the market.

u 0844 2484149u www.Belling.co.uku www.Stoves.co.uk

GDHA incorporates technology into the range

Big on features and personality, the Belling DB4 90E is a 90cm electricrange cooker with a four zone induction hob, main fanned electricoven, tall fanned electric oven and separate variable electric grill.

This 110cm duel fuel range cooker has a one piece seven burner gas hob, amultifunction main oven, a fanned electric oven, separate dual circuit electric grillwith conventional oven and a slow cook oven.

u For more information, please call 0844 2484149 or vist either www.belling.co.uk or www.stoves.co.uk


Leisure has recently launched a new websitewith an updated URL of

www.leisurecooker.co.uk. The improved siteaims to help educate consumers about thebenefits of range cooking, whilst showcasingLeisure’s quality portfolio of range cookers. Atlaunch it will hero the new Colours collection, allendorsed by the Good Housekeeping Institute,via impactful imagery and concise information.

This Christmas, Leisure range cookers will beteaming up with the nation’s favourite cook'swebsite, Delia Online, as well as collaborating withinfluential media partners including IPC and The DailyTelegraph. As the UK’s best-selling cookery author,Delia is one of the UK’s most known and loved TVcooks, appealing to all ages and cooking abilities.This is an ideal partnership for Leisure, which aims toshow how stylish, versatile and accessible Leisurerange cooking is to consumers.

Launching on the 29th October, the Delia OnlineLeisure campaign runs throughout the pre-Christmasseason to raise brand awareness and supportretailers. With a strong presence online, thecampaign features menus of Delia's recipes,specifically selected to match key occasions in thefestive calendar. From sophisticated dinner parties,to the big Christmas lunch, the benefits of the largecapacity, multiple ovens that range cookers offer areclear. The brand will also be working with highprofile foodie talent Felicity Cloake as part of theirpartnership with the The Daily Telegraph.

u 0845 600 4916u www.leisurecooker.co.uk

Bertazzoni’s gleaming,traditional range cookerBertazzoni is a familycompany with a rich 130year heritage. Establishedin 1882, the company isbased in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy;famous for its fine foodsand engineering.

The Bertazzoni rangecooker collectioncomprises the MasterSeries; a traditional stylerange cooker with a mattfinish and the ProfessionalSeries; a high shinecontemporary designavailable in nine vibrantcolours.

The Professional Seriesachieves its gleaming finishfrom a six step finishingprocess, completed in thesame paintshop as manyluxury sports cars. Its heavyduty shelves promise quality andlongevity, while the dual gas burneroffers an impressive range of controlfrom 0.48 – 5kW. The 90cm singleoven is available in a dual energymodel, featuring fan assisted gas and

electric true fan cooking in the same108L cavity. The Professional Series isalso available in a 60cm model; perfectfor those struggling for space.

u 01253 471111u www.bertazzoni.co.uk

New Traditional RangeCooker from SmegThe new ‘Victoria’ Traditional RangeCooker from Smeg is 110cm wide andfeatures a 63 litre net capacityMultifunction main oven and auxiliaryoven, both of which are side opening,a separate grill compartment forclosed door grilling on two levels anda pullout storage drawer.

The flexible hob has 7 variable gasburners with durable cast iron pansupports, and includes a large, ultrarapid wok burner. It features astainless steel Teppanyaki grill platewhich can be positioned over two of

the burners on the right hand side fordirect contact cooking.

The black upstand behind the hobis branded with the retro Smeg logowhich ensures that the cookercoordinates perfectly Smeg’s other50’s style appliances. The stylishcooker comes in a choice of Cream orGloss Black. Matching glasssplashbacks in Cream or Black are alsoavailable.

u 0844 557 0070u www.smeguk.com

Range Cookers


Leisure Range Cookers Invests £1mto Support the Launch of Colours


Range Cookers


The newRangemasterProfessional+100 FX (from £2,000)The new Professional+ 100 FX is the perfectstatement for the kitchen. Cook with panacheusing Rangemaster’s renowned superior qualityproduct, including drop down doors for flexible andeasy access to your dishes. Designed to sit in prideof place the high calibre Rangemaster Professional+100 FX, is renowned for its enviable aestheticswhich have been paired with the sought-after‘continental’ style twin cavity, creating one of themost highly desirable range cookers on the market.

The 100cm wide range has an oven capacity of126 litres, one of the largest available. Split into twocavities (74-litre and 52-litre capacity) thismultifunction cooker offers an A rating for energyefficiency giving maximum range cookerperformance.

The Professional+ 100 FX boasts a gas hotplate,storage drawer providing vital storage capacity, anda wok-ring and sit-on griddle, which is ideal forsteaks and grilled vegetables.

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Classic and contemporarydesigns from Britannia

The 'next big thing' in rangecookers from ESSE

Baumatic suits any style

The ESSE 990 wood-burning range cooker is one ofthe most popular products to come from masterBritish stove maker ESSE.

With three large capacity ovens, it offers a huge112 litre cooking volume. The ESSE 990 remains oneof Britain's most energy-efficient range cookers. Thewood-burning/mineral-fuel 990 heats quickly fromcold, meaning it does not have to remaincontinuously on.

Available with a domestic hot water boiler or as acooker only, ESSE's 990 incorporates the company's

distinctive 'dog bone' hotplate that has now beenenhanced to accommodate six pans or more.

The 990 is so-called because of its size: at 990mmwide, this stately cooker is ideal for bigger homes,but will also fit perfectly within any fitted kitchen.

Priced at £5995, the 990 like all ESSE cookers, isexclusively sold through a network of independentretailers that can be found by visiting the website.

u 01282 813235u www.esse.com

Designed to suit any style of home, theBaumatic BCD920 90cm Dual Fuel RangeCooker offers all the glamour and periodstyle of a traditional model but with acontemporary twist. Available in regencyivory, black and burgundy, the model comeswith an LED display, stainless steel trims,black tinted mirror glass doors. Offering twocapacious oven capacities of 64 litres and43.5 litres, the BCD920 comes with a 5 zonegas hob, which includes a rapid burner andwok burner for rapid and experimental styles

of cooking, and electric powered ovens.Designed for the busy household, the

model offers an LED Full Programmer, sothat the cooker can be set to come on, cooka dish, and switch itself off at a pre-selectedtime. The AA rated energy efficient modelcomes with Wipeclean enamelled cavitiesand removable side racks and glass doors foran easier and more thorough clean.

u 0118 933 6900 u www.baumatic.co.uk

Britannia Living is a leading supplier of premium kitchenappliances, offering a variety of classic and contemporaryrange cookers, along with built-in ovens, hobs, cookerhoods and accessories.

All Britannia appliances are manufactured to thehighest quality standards and are designed to makecooking a perfect pleasure!

As part of the Britannia service, the company has itsown delivery team and factory-trained service engineerswho specialise in premium kitchen appliances.

There are five styles of Britannia range cooker available;the contemporary Sigma, L Line and E Line models; thesolid door Dynasty and the traditional Classic.

The 100cm Classic XG range cooker features aseparate grill compartment, along with twomultifunctional ovens. There are four different hoboptions available to complement the twin oven; induction,ceramic, six gas burners or four burners with a Chef Top.Pictured here in Autumnal burgundy, the Classic XG isalso available in stainless steel, cream and graphite.

u 01253 471 111u www.britannialiving.co.uk


Independent Living


Everyone who suffers from mobilitydifficulties – from the relatively minor to

the severe – would prefer to live ‘at home’rather than ‘in a home’. To many the prospectof having to move to a care home does notappeal at all. Most would rather retain theirindependence and put up with someinconvenience in order to do so.

At the same time they do not want their homesto appear ‘institutionalised’ by the addition ofhospital type furnishings and fittings.

Today there are many options available to meetthese requirements especially for the bathroom,which is a room that can present difficulties for theaged, infirm or disabled.

There are increased height WC’s and washbasinsto make their use more comfortable, wall mountedwashbasins and WC’s can be set at a height to suitthe particular needs of the household and alsomake access simpler by keeping floor space clear.Hands free and lever action taps are essential forthose with reduced hand or wrist dexterity, lowlevel baths make access better and for those who

prefer a shower, level access trays, shower seatsand thermostatic controls make life easier and safer– or they may prefer a walk-in shower – possiblyeven replacing the bath.

All of these options, and more, are available instylish designs and, far from making the bathroominto a care home facility, can actually make thebathroom look even better.

The industry has the solutions to help futureproof the domestic bathroom so that it can be usedby all ages and abilities without sacrificing style andrecognises that these needs may change over time.

Home Comforts

Comment by Danielle Lillis

Commercial Director, Ideal Bathroomsu For more information,

please call 0800 6342600or vist www.idealbathrooms.com

Whilst inclusive design is often taken tomean “designing for people with

disabilities,” there are only a comparativelyfew number of actual disabled, compared tothe hundreds of thousands of people whohave impaired movement or cannot movecomfortably. Inclusive design involvesplanning the homes of these, and indeed all,people to make use of the facilities morecomfortable and more efficient.

With the bathroom and kitchen being the onlyrooms with permanent fixtures, these two areasare of especial relevance and the current issue ofIdeal Bathrooms’ Create Your Ideal Bathroom(CYIB) recognises that there is a growing number

of people in the country who require productssuited to specific applications

Manufacturers have certainly recognised thisnew market sector and have introduced, andcontinue to design products for independentliving and these are identified with a heartsymbol throughout the CYIB brochure.

The Inclusive Design market offersopportunities for showrooms looking to createextra interest, and therefore footfall. Includingdisplays of products suited for use by less able orelderly people with limited mobility can opennew potential business. No one wants theirhome to look ‘institutional’ but a lot can beaccomplished to make life easier without

compromising the style andattraction of a modern bathroom.

As the elderly continue to representan increasing percentage of the population,retailers can put themselves forward as a source ofknowledgeable advice to make consumers’ homesbetter suited to the lifestyle changes which arebrought about by age or infirmity.

Ideal Bathrooms’ latest edition of ‘Create YourIdeal Bathroom’ showroom guide now includes aspecial section on Inclusive Design, to assistshowroom staff to sell to this emerging market.

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Inclusive Design from Ideal Bathrooms


Impulse Bathrooms are for comfort seekersAccording to the latest UK census, our

population is 56 million people of whom16.4% are over 65 and 30% over 60.Government figures also quote the figure of 6million people registered as disabled, of whicharound 143,000 are considered permanentwheelchair users. This clearly shows there is alarge potential market for products which canimprove accessibility and which can be morecomfortable or easy to use.

Contrary to public perception, products designedfor disabled use are a much smaller demand thanproducts which enable people to continue to live abetter life in their own homes. However this is adifficult market to pin down because there are somany different needs. The 6 million registereddisabled range from less debilitating conditions suchas Diabetes (not to down play this illness) to totalimmobility – and there are many more people whomay be simply elderly or suffer impaired movementwho are not recorded but could still benefit greatlyfrom products designed to be of assistance.

In the bathroom sector, DocM installations are astandard for public disabled facilities and Lantacapproval covers the needs of the 2010 AccessibilityAct. In the private sector, the drive towards living athome (or Independent Living) fuelled greatly by thehuge cost of care homes and the potential loss of

the family home to fund this, has resulted in theintroduction of comfort ranges with higher heightWC pans, easy grip (or lever action) taps and mixers,taller washbasin pedestals to relieve the need forundue stooping. And many other products such asshower valves can be positioned at any height suitedto the needs of the user but with built-in adjustmentfor other users.

Whilst those affected by mobility issues havequickly appreciated the benefits which comfortproducts bring, the general public is also becomingmuch more aware of planning for the future andmaking their bathroom upgrades ‘future proof’ byincorporating products which meet this requirementbut, importantly, without appearing ‘institutional’ inappearance, and before the need has actually arisen.

“With age projection statistics showing the UKpopulation will continue to be older in its makeup,the need for comfort product is certain to increase”says Impulse Bathrooms National Sales Manager,Geoff Croft.

Impulse Bathrooms recognised this potentialdemand some years ago and introduced theirComfort range at the KBB Show in 2010.

“Since then demand has really grown” addsGeoff “And we are negotiating a number ofexclusive contracts with specialist suppliers to thissector. Inclusive design is a major growth area and

one which more and more of our retailers arechoosing to display in their showrooms.”

The Impulse Bathrooms range includes elevatedWC and washbasins with a WC height of around485mm compared to a current standard height ofaround 425mm, with the extra 60mm of heightproviding a more comfortable seat position.Washbasin pedestals have an extra 65mm heightdimension to overcome the aches which can becaused by having to bend lower. And there’s nosacrifice to style as all Impulse Bathrooms’ Comfortproducts are designed to grace any bathroom.

And for those who would like to combinecomfort and environmental issues, the Valerocomfort height WC is also available as a watersaving 4.5/3litre dual flush with a seat height of500mm or as a unique close coupled back-to-wallversion offering modern styling with concealedpipework and improving hygiene.

u 0845 340 3111u www.impulsebathrooms.com

The Osbourne Suitefrom Impulse BathroomsComfort range features460mm WC seat heightand wall mounted basinswhich can be positionedto suit the needs of theindividual user.

The Rothwell Suite from Impulse Bathrooms Comfort range also features460mm WC seat height together with semi-recessed inset basin.



Inclusivebathroomsolutions

Visit the web site for details of the new Showermatic and the rest of the Saniflo range.

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The UK’s market leader for over 30 yearsSaniflo Ltd. Howard House,

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RAK Ceramics has introduced a series of extended projection WC’sto its new RAKRIMLESS™ RANGE. Offering improved accessibility

and a hygienic rim-free design, the new range includes both extendedclose coupled and extended back to wall WC’s, in a variety of formats.All models are HTM64 compliant and suitable for wheelchair users inboth home and healthcare settings. They are also compliant with theWater Regulations Approved Scheme (WRAS) and feature a dual 4/2.5litre flush, which reduces water consumption by a third.

Within the new RAKRIMLESS™ range, designs include extended projectionclose coupled WC’s with a 45cm comfort height and reinforced ringseat/chrome hinge or soft close wrap over seat. Extended projection modelsare available in 70cm or 75cm formats and back to wall models in 45cm or48cm formats, each with a reinforced seat and safety locking hinges or softclose wrap over seat.

All RAKRIMLESS™ WC’s feature a curved, contemporary design. Noledges or rims ensure that water is fully protected round to the front of thebowl. Upon flushing, water is directed from three separate jets, reachingevery part of the bowl below the distributor outlet. The contoured shape iseasy to clean and the need to direct cleaning products under a rim iseliminated. RAK also offers a range of complementary HTM64 and Doc Mcompliant basins, in five different designs, as well as standard RAKRIMLESS™WC’s for domestic settings.

Established in 1991, RAKCeramics is the world’slargest manufacturer ofceramic and porcelain tiles.Its product portfolio alsoincludes ceramic sinks,sanitary ware, brassware andacrylic baths, with productscurrently exported to morethan 160 countries.

u 01730 237850u www.rakceramics.co.uk

Accessible bathroomsmade simple withIntatec’s Doc M packsThe Intacare range of DocM products from Inta isdesigned to make it easyfor anyone providingaccessible showers orwashrooms to offer arobust and compliantsolution for hospitals, carehomes, leisure, hospitalityfacilities or social housing.

The Intacare low-levelWC Doc M pack includesa white six litre toilet,white hand basin andeither a TMV3 tap orTMV3 mixing valve. The packs allow for left orright handed installationand are available in blue or white. Aclose-coupled Intacare pack is alsoavailable. All items meet currentlegislation and are designed to makespecification and installation as simpleas possible.

Inta’s Doc M Shower Pack is acomplete kit including a fold-up, wall-mounted seat, fixed and folding rails

and a fully integrated and concealedTMV3 anti-scald shower with fixedand flexible risers. A white showercurtain and wall/ceiling mounted rail isincluded; grab rails are available inblue or white.

u 01889 272 180u www.intatec.co.uk

ABODE LISI - DesignerStyle Shower RangeLisi, a uniquely styled thermostaticshower range specifically created forpeople who want the perfect blend ofdesign, performance, quality andsheer luxury. The range comprises ashaped white thermostatic wallshower with large shower head plus achrome handset and hose. The range

also includes a very modern and stylishseat and co-ordinating shelf. Theseparate shower head can be usedseparately in conjunction with anyother Abode showering products.

u 01226 283434u www.abode.eu

Independent Living


New HTM64 compliant WC’s joinRAKRIMLESS™ range



Issues of decreasing mobility are those thatmost need to be addressed in order to enable

people to live independently, one of the mostchallenging areas for those who may be lessmobile being the bathroom. Joanna Marstonof inclusive-living product specialist AKWexplains how a shower – with the right sort ofshower tray – provides the key to bathroomindependence.

When approaching bathroom design, one of thekey considerations is to look to the long-term.When designing for someone with limited mobility,it is also important to think about other users in thehousehold: someone who really needs an adaptedbathroom may feel reluctant to force ‘specialfacilities’ on other members of the family.

A solution that meets everyone’s needs and canplay an important part in future-proofing thebathroom layout is to install a shower. Conventionalshower enclosures do, however, have theirdrawbacks as the user has to step in and out – and,of course, they pose an obstacle for a wheelchairuser. Careful consideration must, therefore, be givento the type of shower tray and in order to choosethe most appropriate solution, there are a numberof issues that need to be looked at. The type offloor the tray is going to be installed into or on topof will influence the choice. So too will the area ofthe bathroom where the shower tray is to be fitted.Most common is a corner location, but there mightbe the requirement to use an existing alcove or tocut-to-length to suit the installation. Finally there isthe waste type to consider. All AKW shower trayscan be used with either gravity or pumped waste.

In creating a walk-in, rather than step in, showerenclosure there are three options: a low-accessshower tray, a level access shower tray or a wetroom. Low access shower trays are laid onto thefloor and do have a threshold to cross, albeit lowerthan a standard tray, which may necessitate the useof a ramp. Level-access shower trays have a stepless than 10mm high, which means that a showerchair can be easily wheeled across them. In a wetroom, a wet-floor former is installed, level with thesurrounding floor, which has an almostimperceptible gradient to assist drainage. The floorconstruction of the bathroom will often determinewhat type of tray can be used.

The wet-floor solution has become increasinglypopular, not least because it is seen as distinctlystylish and on-trend with modern bathroomdesign – a truly inclusive solution that will appealto everyone. It also has practical advantageswhere the shape or size of the bathroom poseslimitations or if the positioning of the waste outletcreates restrictions for using a shower tray. Thebasis of a wet room is the former, the choice ofwhich will determine location and finishingoptions.

Wet rooms are a very flexible solution and canoften be installed as an addition to the home,rather than simply a replacement to an existingbathroom. Options can include converting adownstairs cloakroom or even extending into anintegral garage space from a hallway. The appealof this for many homeowners is that it can be seento be an attractive, addition to the home, evenadding value to it.

To meet the growing call for wet-room solutions,AKW has introduced the TriForm® linear formerwhich offers a number of installation benefits. A keyadvantage of linear formers is that they are easier fortilers to work with and allow the use of larger tiles.With four fall planes, the TriForm® reduces thenumber of tile cuts required and allows the formerto be fitted anywhere in the bathroom, rather thansolely in an alcove which is the case with formerswith two fall planes. Another design advantage isthe TriForm®’s unique integral trough waste, whichenables up to three wastes to be fitted for maximumflow capacity, with up to 78 litres pm drainage rate,ideal for high-power showers. Design versatilitycomes with a two-in-one reversible waste cover,offering two contemporary options, in addition astainless steel grating option is also available for acontemporary look. Weight bearing capability canalso be a major consideration when there may be acombination of a wheelchair user and carer to allowfor, so a purpose-designed former like the TriForm®or AKW’s Tuff Form® is recommended.

Whichever of these solutions is the mostappropriate for the bathroom and its users,accessibility is easy to achieve by installing ashowering area, either by adapting a bathroom orconverting a downstairs space in the home – andwhen the practicalities have been resolved, choice ofscreens, showers and accessories will complete thepicture to create an attractive and practical solutionfor independent living.

u 0800 0787 188u www.akw-ltd.co.uk

AKW has the key to accessible showering


Walk-in bath by KubexKubex UK recentlyintroduced the Solo, awalk-in bath that willprovide relief and comfortfor many who find itdifficult to get out of aconventional bath and fearthe indignity of calling forhelp. The Solo has anaccess point only nineinches from floor level, acomfortable moulded seatand back rest and aninward-opening, profileddoor that is simple to useand leak-free. It has a slip-resistant floor for additionalsafety while twin, foot-operated wastes ensure aquick discharge of water.

For those who want theultimate in bathing luxurythe Solo Whirlpool offersan eight-jet HydrotherapySpa system with directionalflow nozzles grantingvariable flow rates operated by one simple on/off button.

The compact Solo Walk-In bath is48 inches long x 26 inches wide x 39inches high, making it ideal for ensuite installations or to transform astandard bathroom.

Delivered as a unit, pre-set andfactory tested, it is extremely simple toinstall, available in a luxury high glossfinish of white or pergamon andcarries a five-year factory guarantee.

u 01482 211421 u www.kubex.co.uk

Johnson Tiles are idealfor wet roomsWet rooms are becoming amore common feature inour homes. Not only arethey a luxurious alternativeto a traditional bathroom,they also give those withmobility issues theopportunity to maintaintheir independence anddignity.

The essential accessibilityand safety requirementsdon’t have to come at theexpense of style. LeadingUK tile manufacturerJohnson Tiles has a range oftiles ideal for wet roomspecification. From cleanlines combined withdramatic colours, to mosaicand natural effects, a well-designed wet room can beboth functional yet also give theperfect space to relax and unwindthrough the right style of tile.

The textures, patterns and coloursof Johnson Tiles’ Absolute andMosaics collections can be combinedto create different effects, from aninvigorating area to a serene spa

experience, whilst borders and edgesadd the finishing touch.

Johnson Tiles provides detailedtechnical information and support toensure correct specification.

u 01782 575 575u www.johnson-tiles.com

Independent Living


TRIFLOW QUADRO ONE KITCHEN ONE TAPTwenty years ago, Triflow introduced the world’s first tap

that delivered filtered water in addition to mains water,through a dedicated waterway within the same spout. Withthe new Triflow Quadro it has taken this concept to the nextlevel by introducing the convenience of filtered water,heated to 98°C. With the ability to deliver up to 25 litres perhour, for tea, coffee or blanching vegetables, as well asunlimited quantities of refreshing cold water, this fullyintegrated hydration solution will save the need for bottledwater and make the kettle a thing of the past.

The ceramic filter cartridge incorporated in the Triflow Quadro isone of the highest performing filters available in the market todayand is manufactured exclusively for Triflow Concepts in Switzerland.It will eliminate harmful chemical and biological contaminants downto 0.2 microns, (0.0002mm) yet allowing beneficial minerals such asmagnesium, calcium and fluoride to flow through.

The Triflow Quadro System comes in a range ofmechanical and electronic models, including twoaward-winning designs by world-renownedarchitect Zaha Hadid. All models come with childsafety features and are sympathetic to theenvironment both in terms of materials and powerconsumption, The Triflow Quadro is destined tobecome the must-have accessory for the urbanenvironmentalist seeking a healthy hydrationalternative to the kettle and bottled water.

u 0845 313 5000u [email protected] www.triflowconcepts.com/bku

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For most the decision to bathe or shower isone of preference, but as we grow older

choosing a bathroom can be a more significantand often daunting decision.

With less government resource available and agrowing elderly population, accessible bathing has inrecent years become far more integrated into mainstream bathing. More than ever before manufacturersare seeing retailers looking to include products such aswalk-in baths and showers in their range.

Offering suitable products and helping customersmake an informed choice is vitally important saysleading manufacturer Eurocare Showers. First andforemost retailers should look for a reputablemanufacturer whose products are robust and fit forpurpose.

The next factor to consider when choosing a bathor a shower is accessibility. When mobility isreduced, getting in and out of a conventional bathor shower can be difficult and potentially hazardous.

A walk-in bath or low threshold shower can providethe ideal solution to the majority of people.However, in certain circumstances a zero thresholdmay be required - in this instance a wet room isprobably the best option. Regardless of the optionchosen, it is important products are accessible andeasy to enter. Baths should feature a wide,preferably inward opening door and showers shouldideally have a door aperture of at least a 1000mm.

As well as being accessible, products must also beeasy to use. Avoid hazardous catches and operatingdevices and ensure users can manoeuvre easily inand around the products. Anecdotal evidence hasshown that when it comes to accessible bathing,purchasing a showroom model can help boost sales,with customers favouring companies that allowthem to try products before they buy.

The final factor that must be taken intoconsideration before a decision is made isinstallation. Walk-in baths are by far the quickest

and easiest product to install. A shower is generallyfar more time consuming to install, with manytechnical factors to consider, all of which will havean impact on the installation price.

Before commencing any installation of this kind acomprehensive technical survey should be carriedout to determine feasibility and provide an accurateidea of cost for clients.

Whether the final choice is a bath or a shower,safety must always come first. Temperaturecontrolled taps and showers are a must, andassistive aids such as seats and grab rails can provideadditional support and peace of mind.

If you are looking for more information onaccessible bathing, Eurocare offer an extensive rangeof services for retailers and all products aremanufactured to the highest standards in the UK.

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To Bathe or Shower asks Eurocare?


Designed as a solution to a number ofobstacles when it comes to personal use

of the bathroom, the Geberit AquaClean8000plus Care, provides a new way for usersto maintain their dignity and a much neededlevel of independence.

Geberit AquaClean 8000plus Care - the WCthat cleans you with water, is a uniquely designedtoilet, which leaves users feeling clean, fresh andprovides an all-round more comfortable andhygienic experience.

Easily adjustable cleaning functions and intuitivecontrols ensure that the bidet style toilet is simpleyet highly effective to use. In addition, GeberitAquaClean also benefits users suffering with healthissues such as constipation, colitis, piles and otherdiscreet medical requirements.

Simply activating the wash by the easily locatedbutton, pre-set programme using the opto-remoteor accompanying remote control initiates a gentlespray of water, at a comfortable temperature andat your chosen pressure. The shower nozzle is alsoautomatically cleaned with fresh water before andafter each use for added hygiene.

Featuring an oscillating shower, which hasforwards and backwards movement, the toilet alsobenefits from various spray settings, odourpurification, memory settings and a warm-air dryerwith adjustable temperature settings.

All the functions on the Geberit AquaClean8000plus Care, from the position of the spray armand the water temperature and intensity, rightthrough to the dryer setting, are individuallyadjustable, allowing for a personalised solution forevery user.

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Neaco are providing a stylish inclusive designsolution in one easy specification with the

launch of their new close-coupled Doc M Pack forcontemporary bathroom and washroom facilities.

With support fittings and toilet seat available in achoice of red, white or blue finish, the pack provides acomprehensive facility which is LABC-approved andfully compliant with Building Regulations.Items include WC with seat, cistern andspatula lever, wash basin with grid waste,bottle trap, lever action chrome tap andTMV3 mixing valve, one Freedom luxurydrop-down support rail and five Freedom600mm grab rails.

Neaco’s national sales manager, RichardRichardson-Derry, said: “Buildingcontractors, facilities managers andbathroom installers can now source a fullycompliant, high-specification Doc Msolution with one simple order at a price ofjust £429, including delivery to most UKmainland locations.”

“All grab rails and sanitary ware aremanufactured in the UK and the packprovides a host of superb features, includinggrab rails from our luxury Freedom range incorrosion-resistant aluminium withconcealed fixings and unique discreet grip.

All support rails include fixings and boast an impressivemaximum user weight of 175 kg. Like all Neacoproducts, the Doc M Pack comes with our class–leading Lifetime Guarantee.”

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Independent Living


Geberit has the perfect solutionfor bathroom independence

Neaco launch newcontemporary Doc M Pack


Wetroom gratings, traps &channels - award winningdesigns from Europe’s acknowledged leaders.

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Birthe Tofting, Director of InternationalSales and Marketing at VOLA, has

worked for VOLA for more than 25 yearsand has been monitoring the trends inthe sanitary business for more decades.

We believe a bathroom should be an areaof total departure from the stresses ofmodern life. One where purity and harmonyfree the mind and senses. We believe intimeless design of the best quality that lastsfor generations. This is what the superiorbrands stand for and one of the bestexamples of sustainable design – and for thebuilding owner an extremely good investmentin the long run. We study the trends and newneeds on the market and offer our ideas ofinnovative design products for bathroom andkitchen in the our design language. We thinkthat many bathroom accessories could beimproved both in regards to design andfunction. An example is the waste bin which

is needed in every bath room. However if itstands on the floor it is always in the way,and for cleaning it is not practical and nothygienic. But there are many other items inthe bathroom where a beautiful design andexcellent functionality could add more qualityto the valuable time that we all spend in thebathroom.

Purity and harmony essentialin your bathroom design

Comment by Birthe Tofting

Director of International Sales and Marketing, Vola

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Bathroom Accessories


New revolutionary design idea from VOLA,a built-in waste bin has just won the

German Design Award 2013.Under the headline “Celebrating continuity –

celebrating change” VOLA translates its designDNA into new products for the bathroom. Thefounder of VOLA Verner Overgaard and worldfamous architect and designer Arne Jacobsen

introduced the idea of hiding the technical parts inthe wall in 1968. This idea is taken as the startingpoint also for the Round Series. The circle as ageometrical shape is a key element of the VOLAdesign, and with the new products the circle istranslated into new dimensions. Based on theclassic VOLA design the new products have a ringenclosing a cylinder.

True to tradition, the VOLA waste bin isunobtrusive, with the less aesthetically pleasingelements built into the wall. It can be opened bygently pushing the front with a hand or knee. Theopen / close mechanism is smooth and silent.

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Uniquely refreshing. Visibly VOLAWinner of the German Design Award 2013


No bathroom is complete withoutbeautifully blended accessories to

complement the selected styling of theshower enclosure and bathroom suite.Aqualux has responded by launching thegorgeous Haceka range, a selection ofbathroom accessories featuring designs fromclassic through to contemporary. Productsinclude towel rails, cup holders, glass shelves,bottle holders, soap dispensers, toilet rollholders, toilet brush holders, wall or doorhooks and a shaving mirror.

There are five distinctive collections available,providing a choice to enhance any bathroom style.Kosmos is a curvaceous collection of chrome platedaccessories, elegant and rounded, whilst the classicAllure collection combines traditional elementswith a modern twist. Mezzo brings cutting edgedesign to the bathroom space with a minimalistfeel, with the brushed nickel finish of the Pro 2500lending an understated elegance to this ultra-contemporary range. Edge features sharp,aesthetic lines, giving bathrooms an ultra-modern,uber-clean feel. Featuring solid, angular styling anda high chrome finish, this collection willcompliment any minimalist bathroom design.

Whichever collection is chosen, the end user canenjoy the satisfaction of knowing that the conceptof their bathroom is reflected in these all-importantfinishing touches. In addition to expert styling,

Haceka accessories also offer the choice of wall-mounted or freestanding options, providingpractical as well as highly attractive solutions. Allproducts in the range come with a reassuring 10-year guarantee.

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New additions to the JIS Sussexrange include a set of threeFletching Rails, substantial towelrails especially conceived tomatch the modern trendtowards retro-styled bathrooms.Beautifully made to a smart butchunky design that has distinctovertones of the massiveness ofsuperior Victorian plumbing, therails are made from top qualitystainless steel in a polished finishand available in central heating,electric and dual fuel formats.

The design of the FletchingRails is simple but effective. Thesmallest model is 520mm wideand 635mm high with fixingsupports at each corner and acentral horizontal rail in additionto those at top and bottom. Thelarger sizes are 520mm wide x910mm high and 1185mm highrespectively; the 910mm model hastwo unsupported horizontal railswhile the largest has three.

The corner supports are verysimple to fix and are designed tohold the rails sufficiently far from the

wall to prevent the ‘snagging’ oftowels. Confidence in thepermanence and corrosion resistantqualities of the stainless steel towelrails is backed by a 25-year JISguarantee.

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Aeon’s ancient and modernFor a towel rail that sits neatlybetween contemporary andtraditional, look no furtherthan Tudor, the latest additionto the Aeon heating collection.

Strikingly simple, it boasts achunky tubular ladder shapeincorporating cylindrical jointsrather than the ball joints ofmore traditional designs; allwelding is internal, giving asmooth finish.

Made from high gradestainless steel in brushed mattor mirror polished finish andan energy efficient low watercontent, Tudor is decidedly21st century in concept.

Six sizes with a choice ofthree widths and two heightsmakes Tudor a versatile choicefor the kitchen, bathroom orcloakroom. It is available forhot water, electrical or dualfuel installations and heatoutputs range from 188-293Watts.

Now a global brand available in 38 countries, Aeon’s hallmarks are high qualitymaterials, design and manufacture leading to a 20-year product guarantee.

Parent company Pitacs has the largest in-stock range of heating products inthe UK with delivery times of just a few days to most addresses from its depot.

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Aqualux provides the perfect finish

New rail for JISSussex range


Italian Design,Innovation, Function

and Shape are the 4themes that link all theCarrara & Mattacollections: a tradition ofover 70 years supplyingbathroom accessoriesthroughout Europe.

From HD-line andCopenhagen lines to FardElite, Smart and Bravo Suite, arriving at Antille,America 06 and Pluscollections, the geometricshapes or smooth lines areall designed to be combinedwith lots of different stylesof bathrooms.

There are different materials to provide solutionsfor every need: chrome plated stainless steel,chrome plated brass or scratch resistant andnaturally anti-bacterial thermoset.

Copenhagen for example combines opaqueglass along with chrome plated brass to create atimeless new range of accessories that willcompliment any bathroom. From the soapdispenser to towel shelf and spare roll holder, allitems in the range are designed to offer a new

and refreshing solution for today’s demandingenvironments. Soap dispenser, toothbrush holderand soap holder are also available in stainless steelto better fit requirements in the commercialenvironments. The shining of the chrome platedbrass and the design of the attack, a mixturebetween square and round elements, makeCopenhagen a perfect accessories line also intothe most luxury bathrooms.

Italian design, attention to detail, style andpassion, are key elements in the values of Carrara &Matta brand. If you need to furnish hotel rooms,public facilities or private bathrooms, you can findthe style you wish at the highest quality.

Our products lines are in stock in the UK andavailable for immediate delivery.

u 0800 7833687u www.bemis.eu

Cross over to Flexi-Fix…Croydex’s revolution inbathroom accessoriesCroydex’s patented Flexi-Fix range is atruly radical development in bathroomaccessories, making updating a tiredbathroom quick and easy.

The concept uses a universal bracketwhich can be used when replacing themajority of bathroom accessories byutilising the same fixing holesirrespective of spacing or alignment.

Remove the old accessory andsimply align the bracket over theexisting holes and screw it to the wallusing the screws provided. Then hangthe new accessory from the bracketusing the concealed grub screw.

If you are fitting an accessory forthe first time and don’t want to risk

breaking your tiles or drilling the wall,a small self-adhesive locator attachesto the wall or tile, providing precisionalignment. Apply the adhesive to thewall bracket, clip in to the locator tobe held firmly in place while theadhesive sets then hang the accessoryas normal. The adhesive can beremoved without damaging the tiles.

Croydex is initially launching eightstyles of Flexi-Fix accessories to suitvarious bathroom styles including roll/tumbler/soap holders; towel rings/rails,robe hooks; and glass shelves.

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Bossini wall-mountedsoap dispenser offerssuperior fixingGuaranteed towithstand in excess of15kg when applied to asecure surface, the IBBCalypso wall mountedliquid soap dispenserutilises an exclusive 3Madhesive fixing systemwhich avoids the needfor drilling. Particularlyadvantageous forinstalling onto hard tilesincluding granite,porcelain or marble, thesoap holder ismanufactured fromnon-breakable clearacrylic and sells at RRP£31.92 (including VAT).



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Copenhagen: Bathroom accessoriessigned by Carrara & Matta


Industry Update


CCS credit finance vital inhelping DM Design grow DM Design has grown from a small unit serving West-Central Scotland to anemployer of 680 people in premises from Exeter to Aberdeen. From its purposebuilt manufacturing base DM Design is still expanding in all areas from design todelivery. Offering credit finance from Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) is a vital partof that development.

“There’s no denying business is more challenging now but we make sure ourcustomers can buy our products when they want to,” explains national salesmanager John O’Hara. “Offering finance from CCS has a major impact on ourbusiness, helping us grow and generate profit. Now 70% of our customers useflexible finance offered by CCS – even when many of them have the moneyavailable. In difficult economic times we find homeowners are cautious aboutspending their savings and are reassured by the double indemnity offered bydealing with a major lender.

“With CCS always available to give ‘hands-on’ support and training for oursalespeople we’re confident we can continue to help our customers buy ourbespoke kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.”

Edinburgh tiler named as leadingprofessional by TilerWorld

THE KBSA COLUMN

There was standing room only at the KBSA AGM, which was heldat the Billesley Manor Hotel in Warwickshire on 11th September.

Almost ninety retail and corporate members attended the AGMwhich was followed by the national meeting and a dinner in theevening which included the presentation of the KBSA DesignerAwards.

KBSA CEO Graham Ball said: “We are delighted that this year’sevent was so well attended and even more pleased with the positivefeedback we have received afterwards.

“Our theme for this event was Survive and Prosper and all threeexternal speakers covered a different element. Robert Woods fromthe Bank of England provided some interesting statistics andforecasts on the economy. His presentation illustrated thefascinating complexities of forecasting in today’s markets, andhighlighted the many and varying influences that are relevant whentrying to look ahead.

“Neil Moss from Skillsmart Retail talked about up skilling andmentoring and the services available from Skillsmart Retail. Heincluded the results of a recent survey into delivering customerservice and details of the Retail Business Mentor service.

“The final speaker award winning entrepreneur and businessmentor, Nigel Botterill delivered a passionate and thoughtprovoking presentation about using digital marketing to grow abusiness that was both informative and highly entertaining. He alsopresented details of his Entrepreneur’s Circle that supports peoplerunning their own businesses with coaching, mentoring andteaching.

“We are grateful to our sponsors of the awards dinner Bosch, GlenDimplex, Hoover Candy, Hotpoint, JJO, NEFF, Rangemaster,Whirlpool and QANW as their support contributed to the overallsuccess of the evening.”

u More details areavailable from the KBSA www.kbsa.org.uk,or 01623 818808

KBSA CEO Graham Ball, KBSA past chair Martin Thomas, GuestSpeaker Nigel Botterill, KBSA chair David Dalglish and Neil Mossfrom Skillsmart Retail.

KBSA AGM nationalmeeting and awardsa great success

Martin Tyrie ofEdinburgh-based MPTTiling Services has beennamed national Tiler ofthe Month byTilerWorld, the leadingfree website for tilersand their customers.He was chosen for histiling quality and highstandards of customerservice shown byreviews postedalongside customerratings. He carries outall types of domesticand commercial tilingthroughout Edinburghand the Lothiansincluding natural stone, mosaics andunderfloor heating. An associate ofThe Tile Association, Martin offerscomplete bathroom and kitcheninstallations including a designservice.

His TilerWorld profile carries manycustomer testimonials including:“Three bathrooms fully tiled andwould highly recommend MPT toeveryone looking for a long lastingbathroom with a quality finish.”Martin is “one of the tidiest

tradesmen ever, punctual, pleasantand knowledgeable” and “Keen toplease and gave great advice on trimand tile design.”

Customer ratings are key toTilerWorld‘s continuing growth. Aconsumer can list up to 20 localprofessionals, compare othercustomers’ ratings and requestquotes from up to five tilers. Inaddition consumers can browsethrough photographs of completedprojects uploaded by individual tilers.


Twyford Bathrooms DonatesBathroom Suite to HomelessCowboy Builders FamilyTwyford Bathrooms hasdonated a bathroom suite toa homeless and destitutefamily who was featured ona recent episode of theChannel 5 show, CowboyBuilders.

When the family fromFleet contacted theprogramme, they were livingat a relative’s house,penniless and sufferingconsiderable stress as a result.They were weeks away fromhaving to sell their homewhen the show and anumber of organisationsincluding Twyford Bathroomscame to the rescue and nowthey have a beautiful newhome. The donated Twyfordsuite included an Encore WC,washbasin and pedestal, andGalerie Optimise shower bathwith showerscreen.

Mark Winfield, Twyford Bathrooms’s Marketing Manager, comments, “Thefamily had clearly suffered at the hands of an unscrupulous and greedy builderand they were at their wits end. The family were delighted with their new homeand we received a lovely letter from them expressing their gratitude.”

Industry Update


Ellis Furniture raisesfunds for local hospiceOn 1 September, staff from leading designer and manufacturer of bathroomand kitchen furniture, Ellis Furniture, held a charity football match to raisefunds for a local Huddersfield hospice.

The two teams – The Office Coats sporting a blue kit and The Factory Toolsin a red kit – played a gruelling game to raise £800 for Kirkwood Hospice,which provides specialist care, free of charge, to adults with advanced,progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life.

The Office Coats came out on top with an eight to one victory.Ellis Furniture director, Tom Ellis, says: “It is great when the Ellis team pulls

together for a worthy cause and to have some fun. We all know andappreciate the excellent work of Kirkwood Hospice, which relies solely ondonations. A super time was had by all, although I understand the blues hadthe biggest smiles at the end of the day.”

S-Box™, the innovative, double awardwinning - ‘pop up’ kitchen storage

solution continues to go from strength tostrength in both popularity and salesgrowth. Such is the rate of their success thatthey are increasing their global network ofdistributors to strategically manage theirgrowth within UK and overseas markets.

With the range now being specified inkitchen designs from San Francisco to Sydneyand virtually everywhere in-between,Cardinal Innovations – the operatingCompany for S-Box™, has announced furtherdistribution partnerships to handle the demand, delivery andimportant showroom support in numerous global territories.

Following the recent appointment of ‘KAL Group’ in Ireland and ‘Jetsone’/S-Box B.V for Scandinavia, Netherlands and Germany, S-Box™ has just announced the appointment of CD UK(distributors of Corian) as its main distributor and stockholder for theUK mainland.

Sales and Marketing Director Peter Brook comments, “It hasbecome very clear to us that we need to enlist carefully chosen,territory distributors to look after growing demand and productvolume and we have taken the decision to do this ahead of 2013, asoriginally planned.

The right choice of partners for Great Britain is most important.The appointment of the ‘KAL Group’ in Ireland has proved to be ahighly profession template for S-Box™ distribution. CD UK alsounderstand the world of the kitchen work surface so our deal withthem not only involves the delivery of S-Box to Kitchen designers andshowrooms but also the provision of full support and supply to allsurface providers including granite, marble or quartz.

Our relationship with independent kitchen designers and retailerscontinues to be of huge importance to us and our UK head officeand manufacturing base will continue to support them as well asworking with our new distribution partners. To that aim, we areabout to embark on a pro-active PR and advertising campaign in thenational retail press to further build on our brand and productawareness and to support not only our independent retailers, butalso, CD UK and KAL.”

S-Box™ is already proving successful in Germany and theNetherlands and the organisers of ‘Living Kitchen Exhibition’(Cologne in January 2013) have invited S-Box™ to attend.

Further distribution partnershipsfor the USA, Canada and Australiaare planned for 2013 and will beannounced shortly.

Peter Brook – Sales &Marketing Director

The Knife Box – One of many products within the S-Box™ product range

S-Box™ - IncreasedMarket Penetrationfor Global Markets


Industry Update


Beko sets its‘sites’ on a new look withweb refresh

To coincide with the launch of its latest TV advert Bekohas updated its UK website to give consumers an evenbetter experience with easier navigation and anintegrated look and feel with the brand’s on-goingmarketing initiatives.

Designed to ensure that customers can quicklynavigate to the product information or page they want,the cleaner layout features clear visual clues includingimagery to guide consumers through the site.

In addition to product specifications and information,the website will host the brand’s latest news, videos ofcurrent ad campaigns and advice to help consumerschoose their appliance.

“We have invested heavily in marketing the Bekobrand this year through print and broadcast advertising,sponsorship of the FA Cup and long-running Facebookinitiative Beko Mums United,” comments marketingdirector Teresa Arbuckle. “The new-look website actsas a resource for finding products, choosing anappliance or seeing the latest installment of our babyBilly TV campaign.”

IDS announces winner of itsnational design competition International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) hasannounced the winners of a national designcompetition for students to design aspectsof its new headquarters centred around itscore values of innovation, creativity andsustainability.

Winner was Martyn Webb, a BA HonsArchitecture graduate from the Universityof Portsmouth; second was Blaze Perrigo,studying BA Hons Interior Design atUniversity College Falmouth; and third placewent to Becky Spenceley, studying BA HonsInterior Design at Northumbria University.The winner received £1000 plus a hostedvisit to 100% Design in London in 2013,together with mentoring opportunities withthe company’s surface material suppliers.

IDS is re-locating to new purpose built premises at the Parkhouse Interchange in early 2014 housing a61,000 sq ft warehouse; 2500 sq ft showroom; 50-seat lecture theatre; and office accommodation. Theeco-friendly building will have the lowest possible carbon footprint utilising modern materials and buildingmethods including rainwater harvesting, grey water recycling and solar panelling.

Ideal Bathrooms revealsdynamic plans for Showerlux Following the acquisition of the soledistributorship of Showerlux shower enclosuresand bath screens for the UK, Ideal Bathroomshas completed a comprehensive review ofretail pricing and customer discounts whichhave been completely realigned to be fullycompetitive for today’s market. Over 80% ofthe range will now benefit from reduced priceswith many showing savings as high as 20%.

“The Showerlux name is a well respectedbrand and known throughout the industry,”says commercial director Danielle Lillis. “Theywere the pioneers of many design innovationsin the shower market and we are confident wewill take the brand forward to a successfulfuture. The pricing realignment is the next keystage to achieving this.”

A new interim Showerlux price guide has been produced until publication of the Big Yellow Price Bookin January; supporting literature for showrooms is being printed. Technical service support will continue tobe provided by Showerlux’s parent company Duscholux.

PWS on BBC News LiveBBC News invited PWS to feature in a series of interviews on the day theGDP figures were announced. John Lennon, PWS’ Sales & MarketingDirector, was interviewed by BBC’s reporter Nick Ravenscroft, against thebackdrop of the company’s impressive Design Centre.

The interview was broadcast on BBC News Live as well as BBC WorldRadio, with a third interview being filmed for the local BBC Look Northprogram.

The BBC selected four companies on Aycliffe’s Business Park, one ofwhich was PWS’ neighbours, Roman Showers. It was a great boost for themarket that the kitchen and bathroom sectors were so well represented.


Industry Update


THE BMA COLUMN Inta stops traffic withshower curtain stuntAnti-scald bathroom manufacturerInta stopped traffic in a specialshower curtain stunt to celebratethe company’s renewedsponsorship of a roundabout in itshome county of Staffordshire.

The stunt, which saw a braveInta employee take to theroundabout wearing little morethan a shower curtain, was carriedout in rush hour traffic earlier thisweek to mark the occasion.

Stuart Gizzi, director at Inta, said:“We have sponsored theroundabout for some time now andyou’d be surprised by how manycalls we get from merchants andinstallers telling us they passed itand saw our signs.

“It appears to have brought us alittle extra custom so we thought itonly right to pay a fun tribute as wecommit to further sponsorship. It’sthe perfect location for exposure,being just off junction 14 of the M6and is a great way to showcase thebusiness locally while guaranteeingthe roundabout’s upkeep.”

Inta specialises in anti-scald taps,showers and valves.

Granite Transformations - TV makeover shows help boosthome improvement trend Granite Transformations hasfound that growing customerdemand is being echoed byincreasing requests from homemakeover show producersincluding Channel 4’s YouDeserve This House and ITV1’sThe Alan Titchmarsh Show.

“These shows are greatbecause they demonstrate thatyou can upgrade your interiorswithout breaking the bank,encouraging more and morepeople to consider homeimprovements,” says DannyHanlon. “The typical beforeand after sequencedemonstrates how big atransformation can be achievedand we don’t use any techniques onTV that we don’t apply in people’shomes.”

On The Alan Titchmarsh Showdesigner Julia Kendell provided tips onan inexpensive kitchen makeover. Juliahad used Granite Transformations’worktops on the BBC’s DIY SOS andrecommended them to the daytimetalk show’s producers.

“We like to be included in theseshows when we’re invited eventhough they are usually last minuterequests and involve extremely tightschedules for measuring up,fabricating and filming,” says Danny.“We’ve been banging the drum aboutinstant kitchen makeovers for years sowhen we’re given an opportunity toshow this on TV we can hardly sayno.”

Bathroom Conference “Every two days we createas much information as wedid from the dawn ofcivilization up until 2003.”

With that astoundingfact (which sent somethingof a ripple around theconference theatre) StefanHull, the Insight Director ofPropellernet, the search,social media and retailspecialists, launched hisspeech at the recentBathroom Conference.

Conference this yeardelved into the RetailRevolution examiningexactly what is going on inthe high street and theinevitable effects of the internet on bathroom sales. Nine presentations andtheir subsequent discussions brought delegates bang up-to-date withretailing and inspired them with the latest accepted wisdom.

Hull went on to show how Google really can drive business and that anygo-ahead retailer must have a web presence with search tags which arerelevant. He suggested that Facebook is not necessarily the place to be but aTwitter account is a ‘must have’ to keep pace with the latest trends. He alsowent on to show that retailers should not be afraid of formal feedbackforums, TripAdvisor-style, and that actually, its people that matter most.

Other speakers examined the role of the High Street and how savvyretailers are embracing ‘click-and-collect’ which combines the convenienceof the web purchase with the visit to the showroom where ‘added value’can be created.

Speakers presentations are now on line for downloadhttp://bathroomconference2012.blogspot.co.uk/

u For more information, please contactBMA on 01782 631619, visitwww.bathroom-association.org or email [email protected]


Celebrating success in customer service; the 15th annual TotalExcellence & Quality (TEQ) Awards honour the best in white

goods customer service. Widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence within the electrical

domestic appliance industry, the TEQ awards recognise manufacturersand contractors who have consistently provided customers with high-quality repair services over the last 12 months. This year the keyDomestic Appliance Manufacturer TEQ award has been won by GlenDimplex Home Appliances, with Miele and BSH coming in a closesecond and third place respectively. A further 15 TEQ trophies areawarded to independent repair agents across the UK for theiroutstanding service.

Sponsored and administered by the UK’s leading warranty specialistDomestic & General, the annual TEQ Awards are based on feedbackfrom more than 420,000 surveys sent to customers following a repairof their electrical goods. The survey covers every stage of the repairprocess: from the customer’s initial contact to the engineer’s courtesy,appearance and the effectiveness of the repair itself.

This year’s TEQ Customer Service winner, Glen Dimplex HomeAppliances (GDHA), achieved the highest customer satisfaction rating intheir history. An outstanding 95% of those surveyed rated GDHA’sCustomer Service as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ and more than 97% of GDHArepair customers were happy with the company’s helpfulness, efficiencyand speed of response of both the contact centre and engineers.

Ken Wilson, MD, and LawrenceHarrison, Service Director, at Domestic& General presented GDHA ChiefExecutive Denver Hewlett andCustomer Care Director PaulaHodkinson with their award atNunsmere Hall Hotel in Cheshire,commenting: “We are delighted tobe presenting GDHA with their fourthTEQ award. These awards have beenpivotal in driving service standardsforward throughout the repairindustry. The standard of competitionincreases year on year and we areproud to support the continuedefforts of brands to improve theircustomers’ repair experience.”

RAK on the road with new mobile unitFollowing the launch of RAKextra earlier this year, RAK Ceramics hasintroduced a mobile sales unit. The vehicle will showcase productsfrom the new RAKextra accessory range, alongside complementarybasins and WC’s from RAK’s Bathroom Collection.

New RAKextra displays will also include shower enclosures, traysand screens; Lola and Nova Smart Storage basin-and-cupboardcombinations and a variety of luxury mirrors and mirror cabinets.The RAK RAKRIMLESS™ Compact Deluxe close-coupled WC will alsobe on display. Sanitary ware from the popular Summit range is alsodisplayed, alongside Opulence - one of RAK’s three luxury designerranges which also include Infinity and Credenza; soon to be availableacross RAK Ceramics entire dealership.

Van users: save money,save time and save treeswith The Fuelcard PeopleVan users have been reminded by The Fuelcard People that one simple cost-cutting and time-saving measure will benefit the environment.

“You compare the market and pick the right fuel card in order to reduce fuelcosts and administration,” comments general manager Steve Clarke. “Manybusinesses overlook the potential to help the planet by completely eliminating theuse of paper in fuel procurement.”

Fuel card users expect to save up to 4p per litre on national average pumpcosts and replace traditional receipts and other paperwork with a single weeklyinvoice, bringing major time savings through reduced administration.

“Every posted invoice is still one piece of paper and one envelope too many,not to mention the cost of postage,” continues Clarke. “If every business optedto receive email invoices it would remove the need for tonnes of paper and savecountless trees from felling. On its own, this will not save the planet but everycontribution helps.”

Industry Update


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Industry Update


IDS and Ideal Bathroomshike Ben Nevis to raisefunds for BarnardosA combined team of fifteenpeople from InternationalDecorative Surfaces and IdealBathrooms hiked up Ben Nevis,Scotland’s highest mountain onFriday 21st September raisingfunds for the children’s charityBarnardo’s.

Both companies have madea three year commitment tofundraising for the charity withregular events initiated by awide range of employeesacross both businesses. A team,including managing directorJohn Bagshaw and salesdirector of Ideal Bathrooms Rob StBarbe, have already scaled Snowdonand have now bagged Ben Nevis too. The recent walk raised £4,505.

John Bagshaw is managing directorof both companies which aredistribution specialists in theirdedicated sectors. InternationalDecorative Surfaces (IDS) is the UK’slargest distributor of worksurfaces,flooring, panel products, laminatesand solid surfacing, and Ideal

Bathrooms is a leading distributor ofsanitaryware, brassware and showerproducts.

Rallying behind John for thechallenge were: Rob St.Barbe, RichardTaylor, Dani Lillis, Craig Gillespie, AndyPayne, Adie Clapham, Peter Darvill,Mark Smedley and Hayley Scrivenfrom Ideal Bathrooms. IDS’ sherpa’swere Paul Johnson, Phil Smith andMatt Wildbore. Tim Pestell MD ofSaniflo also joined the walkers.

Record month forSchüller sees new recordset for September InHouse has broken the €1million barrier for Schüllersales in September. Themonth is 40% up on lastyear and puts InHouse inline for another recordbreaking year.

Wayne Dance,Managing Director ofInHouse, says, "We had agreat start to the year withthe KBB exhibition. Schüllerhas been fantastic at totallyreinventing its range withstunning new products atvery competitive pricepoints. While the economy is stillstruggling, we're seeing retailers moveto Schüller who want the support,product and price point that willappeal to the market."

Schüller has just previewed itsfantastic 2013 collection at the annualHouse Fair in Germany. The new glassfront on the GlasLine range bringsdesigner kitchens into an affordableprice point. "While the economy hasstagnated, people's aspirations have

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