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FOR KITCHEN &

BATHROOM DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
DESIGNER KITCHEN & BATHROOM NEW

VISION
The latest kitchen masterpiece
by Paolo Pininfarina
TECH SPEC
How app innovation
is transforming the
appliances market
DESIGN
CENTRAL
A look ahead to
MAY
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2018
ISSUE
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Welcome
Welcome to the May issue of Designer Kitchen & Bathroom.
What sets a great designer apart from the rest is often the
abilit see a different perspective and ’m not ust talkin
si htlines in a kitchen or bathroom. ard innin desi ner Colin
on presented his desi n concept The Rock at the BB
e hibition in Birmin ham recentl and is challen in desi ners
and manufacturers from across the industr to take a fresh
look at the role the have to pla in deliverin creativit and
ori inalit for clients. e spoke to Colin to find out more about
the thinkin behind this radical ne a of lookin at thin s.
lso in this issue, e e amine some of the product cate ories

that can have a ma or impact on the ultimate success of
our pro ects, ith special spotli ht features on li htin
and hot taps, as ell as a focus on the connected home
– and the app technology that can help to deliver it.
ast but not least, ’m deli hted to announce that the Designer
Kitchen & Bathroom Awards 2018 is no open for entries. No is
the time to think about hich of our best pro ects from the past Social
ear should be put for ard for ell deserved reco nition in one
of our kitchen and bathroom cate ories. t is totall free to enter, esi ner BMa
so visit kb e e.com a ards for all the details and best of luck esi ner Ba ard
martin
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Contents
08 NEWS bathroom range from Cielo brings a 80 NEXT LEVEL
sense of freedom to the bathroom
Our monthly round-up of the people, Bringing a multi-storey property up-
products and events that matter 42 SHARED SPACE to-date involved re-thinking all the
from across the K&B sector aspects that make a house a home
A new collaboration between designer
and placing the kitchen centre-stage
22 SHOWROOMS Terri Pecora and manufacturer VitrA
aims to reinvent the bathroom as an 84 TRAIL BLAZING
A look at the new showroom for
informal living area in its own right
Kitchens International in Fort ll e es turn to ondon’s creative
Kinnaird, near Edinburgh, plus Perrin 44 LIGHT RIGHT uarter’ this month as a host of
Ro e’s sho case space at the new launches and inspiring ideas
Lighting is a critical component of
Chelsea Harbour Design Centre feed the buzz on the design trail
any kitchen or bathroom scheme,
at Clerkenwell Design Week
26 Q&A which is why successful illumination
demands careful planning 98 EXIT
This month, we put the questions to
furniture designer Gesa Hansen 52 FUTURE NOW Well-crafted storage solutions
with plenty of bottle
30 NEW VISION App technology is changing the way
we interact with many of the day-
A look at the latest kitchen
to-day products and services that
masterpiece from Paolo Pininfarina
we use, with the latest innovations
85
34 SIX APPEAL designed to make our lives easier
The SEI kitchen designed by 60 KITCHEN ART / KITCHEN
Marc Sadler for Euromobil ARCHITECTURE
36 HAUTE CUISINE Award-winning designer Colin
Wong explains the thinking behind
With a design that harnesses a
his bold new design concept
number of professional-level tools,
the Mia kitchen from Scavolini 66 A JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE
has been created to serve up
A concrete house is brought up to
the very best ingredients
date by removing constricting walls to
39 SHAPING UP create a carefully-planned open layout
The new Ettore Sottsass washbasin 72 INSTANT APPEAL
from Italian brand Glass Design
We round-up of some of the
40 ON THE MOVE key hot water tap choices for
kitchen specifiers to consider
With nomadic inspiration, the Siwa
design • engineer • deliver

leading edge technology for bathroom professionals 7mm wide
outlet slot
r engineering JAN
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BRASILICA
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WENGE
NEW BARTOP DESIGN Its simplicity and attention to detail is exceptional.

The visual impact created by the thick curved front
BOW-WRAP BARTOP
BOW-WRAP edge delivers the perfect statement, whilst being

subtle enough not to detract from the craftsman-
ship seen from the side view.
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FOR KITCHEN &
BATHROOM DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
NEW
DESIGNER KITCHEN & BATHROOM

VISION
The latest kitchen masterpiece
by Paolo Pininfarina
TECH SPEC
How app innovation
is transforming the
appliances market
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DESIGN
CENTRAL
A look ahead to
MAY
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2018
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MARTIN GRAHAME CLARA MATTHEW Unveiled at Eurocucina in Milan last

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d08 NEWS / PRODUCTS
News
OUR MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF THE PEOPLE,
PRODUCTS AND EVENTS THAT MATTER FROM ACROSS
THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN SECTOR...
Colour Combos Plaza Cobble Grey

is a new addition to
Symphony’s Gallery
range and joins other
popular colours including
Porcelain, Stone and
Cashmere. Plaza is a
contemporary textured
door and the new mid-
grey mixes with other
grey and neutral tones.
Simon Collyns,
Symphony’s Retail
Group Sales & Marketing
Director, says “We’ve
invested heavily in
Gallery over the last few
years and this year is no
different. We’ve added
Cobble Grey to our Plaza
range, as well as working
on more introductions to
our Gallery brand over
the summer. Matt and
textured finishes are
extremely in demand
and Plaza is already a
popular range choice.”
Symphony / symphony-group.co.uk
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NEWS / PRODUCTS
OLD MEETS NEW

The latest addition to B NC ’s teelart collection, is Cronos,
a sink which combines contemporary design with traditional
farmhouse st le. The tainless teel sink comes ith a matt finish
which imitates the trims of electric kitchen appliances creating a
modern look. The eye-catching apron front can be customised to
the user’s kitchen, ith the abilit to level the hei ht of the sink
with the worktops and kitchen cupboards to ensure a seamless
and smooth desi n. Cronos is available in t o versions the
version (suitable for classic and ush mounted installations
and the version. Both are desi ned for an mm base unit.
BLANCO / blanco.co.uk
The Art
Presenting new collections in tandem
ith artful displa s, based bathroom
of the
manufacturer Graff used the recent
nternational Bathroom hibition
in Milan to showcase some of its
Bathroom
latest products. Titled rt of Bath, the
display features the work of Viennese
photo rapher and artist n e rader,
known for her interpretations of
astic’s ot
So Fantastic
ranke has launched a ne campai n, Refill
Not andfill, aimed at reducin the use of
plastic ater bottles in ever da life. The
initiative as previe ed on the compan ’s
stand at BB earlier this ear and officiall
launches this month, runnin for si months.
The campaign will harness the support of
ranke’s retail partners ith consumers
receivin t o free ater asks on purchasin
an ranke or Carron hoeni tap that
includes filtration durin this period.
ll ranke staff have been iven asks, ith

the company committing to eliminating single-
use plastic bottles from its offices from Ma
painter ustav limt’s masterpieces, on ards. Neil Clark, Mana in irector at
includin Beethoven’s rie e, anae, ranke, said e kno that millions of plastic
and Life and Death. See more highlights bottles are littered, landfilled or incinerated
from Milan startin on pa e , and our full ever da . But e also kno that people
revie from urocucina and the nternational are now more attuned to taking personal
Bathroom hibition in ne t month’s responsibilit for their actions, rather than
aitin for le islative re ulation, and e have
Designer. Graff / graff-faucets.com
launched this campaign as our corporate
contribution.” Franke / franke.co.uk
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Nostalgic Inspiration
Roca’s ne Carmen collection is a ne resin re istered b Roca Carmen. t is a collection that is rooted
based on a classic st le from the hich is more durable and h ienic. in the past but has all the attributes to
’s and has been launched to complement a modern bathroom.
celebrate the compan ’s centenar . ver the last fe ears, the trend
The ran e is vinta e in aesthetic but for vinta e and classical desi n The ran e includes a close coupled
features the latest in technolo and has continued to ro , said lan C, basin and pedestal, ith a
material desi n. The C is rimless for odds, Mana in irector of Roca complementar furniture ran e and
reater h iene and easier cleanin . rom the research e have mirror also available. Roca has
as ell as bein fitted ith a ater conducted, vinta e means more than also developed a ran e of Carmen
distributor that provides an improved ust anti ues, it is about classic and brass are to complete the collection.
ushin performance. The seat cover timeless desi n that is still relevant
has been manufactured ith upralit, toda . That is h e have introduced Roca / ukroca.com
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d12 NEWS / PRODUCTS
NEUTRAL
Jet Black TEXTURES
Masterclass Kitchens has
launched its new Larna
Methven’s io handset ran e has furniture range. Combining
been expanded to include a matte
black version and added to the
textures and a versatile
Methven Black collection. Paired with neutral colour palette, Larna
the Krome 120mm Rail Shower, with is a at slab door that can
adjustable mounting brackets for easy be chosen with handles
retrofit installation, the io Black Rail or the compan ’s ine
ho er also features the compan ’s
ura et technolo to provide a ide,
handleless offering for a
even shower spray. The Methven minimal and streamlined
Black collection, launched in late look. The paint effect finish
2017 in response to consumer of the furniture enhances
demand for black products, and the natural horizontal
also includes a Krome 200mm Wall
Shower on an arm; the Krome
grain, and is available in
120mm Three six colours. Pictured in
Function Rail Shower; Light Grey and Graphite,
Kaha Concealed combined with Madoc in
Thermostatic Mixer Tuscan Walnut, Larna can
Valves with either one,
two or three outlets;
also be chosen in i hland
and the Breeze Stone and Stone Grey.
Mono Basin Mixer.
Simon Cornelius, Masterclass Kitchens /
ead of Marketin masterclasskitchens.co.uk
at Methven UK, said:
“The response to our
Black Collection has
been very positive
and we were keen to
incorporate another
of our patented
shower technologies
to appeal to an even
wider audience. Matte
black is very much
on-trend right now
and we hope these
products will continue
to capture interest.”
Methven /
methven.com/uk
MAY
2015
d14 NEWS REPORT
MAKING SENSE OF THE BATHROOM

Geberit is launching a new campaign The senses will be embraced across as a result, are findin it harder to
in Design Fields at Clerkenwell the technologies showcased at the switch off. Unfortunately, this is having
Design Week (22-24 May 2018). event in London this month. Automatic a massive impact on our moods and
The campaign is aimed at enabling sensin technolo in lids and ushes stress levels and, for many of us,
architects, interior designers will represent touch, while orientation sanctuary has never felt further away.
and developers to discover the lighting that creates a soft directional
true importance of creating a glow will demonstrate sight. “Across the industry, we want
sensory space within public and designers and architects to start
private bathroom design. For scent, odour extraction technology thinking of the Geberit bathroom
hich efficientl neutralises un anted as an oasis of calm and not just a
The campaign, Science Behind odours will be on display, whilst purely functional space. Somewhere
the Sensory Space, considers the insulated pipes and sound decoupled that is removed from the world
senses of sight, scent, sound and prewalls which create a quieter, calmer and technology, giving the senses
touch. Geberit has partnered with environment will represent sound. respite from our always-on world.”
British neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis
to come up with the key ingredients James Lanchbury, Channel Marketing See also our Clerkenwell Design
needed for a bathroom design that Manager at Geberit, said: “In the Week preview starting on page 84.
invigorates the senses and can modern world, our senses are under
transform a functional space into constant attack. e’re becomin sleep
one that offers respite and calm. deprived and screen dependent and, Geberit / geberit.co.uk
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Having already won an iF Design Award, the Aim basin from

Amsterdam-based Not Only White has also been given a Red
Dot Award. Dutch designer Joost van der Vecht studied the
characteristics of basin design throughout the last century to
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Heat of the
Moment
Radiator brand Bis ue has unveiled t o ne finishes for sprin
Rusti ue and Rose Copper (pictured . Both st les are
produced usin an o idation techni ue, creatin a distinctive
finish. The bespoke desi ns are made to order and are available
on Bis ue’s Classic collection of radiators. Bisque / bisque.co.uk

d20 NEWS / PEOPLE
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Simon Ogden is now Blum UK has appointed Dan Twigg has been Quartz surface brand
Managing Director at LDL atthew a e d as its appointed as Sales Caesarstone has
Components having led new Technical Manager. Director, Kitchen Key strengthened its
a management buyout e oins the Milton e nes Accounts, at BSH. commercial team with two
of the adfield based based company following Twigg has considerable new appointments. Ian
business. The company is a career change, having experience in the kitchen Clarke joined the company
centralising its operations previously been a sergeant industry, including a role at the start of the year to
in Derbyshire, relocating in the Bedfordshire and as Key Account Manager look after architects and
some functions from its then Thames Valley Police. at BSH since 2014. designers operating in the
former office in Bath. Midlands, North of England
and cotland. Clarke’s
previous experience
includes working in
fabrication businesses and
the management of kitchen
showrooms. He joined
Caesarstone after working
for several years as
Senior Commercial Project
Manager for Cosentino UK.
Ina Sielemann has joined Teresa Arbuckle, Kitchen component

Grohe UK as General Managing Director UK distributor PWS has
Manager directly reporting & Ireland at Beko, has appointed Michaela
to the Regional Vice been elected Chair Hanna as Customer
President Central and of the Association of Engagement Manager to
West Europe, Andrea Manufacturers of Domestic drive new opportunities
Bußmann. Ina replaces Appliances (AMDEA). She and create value through
Christian tter ho has assumed leadership of the client engagement
returned to Germany association last month, across the business.
to take up a role in taking over from Simon
the compan ’s in Grantham who steered the In addition to creating a
Dusseldorf. Sielemann trade association during ide ran in pro ramme Meanwhile, Gareth
has previously worked in his tenure as Managing of activity from training Lowden has moved
sales and marketing roles Director, Miele UK. workshops through to across to look after
at Schüco International, retailer events, Hanna the housebuilders and
including a spell as acting Arbuckle brings 20 will also play a key role in developers sector. He
Managing Director of ears’ business optimisin the use of ’ joined Caesarstone UK
Schüco in the Netherlands. experience with global, design centres, in Newton just after launch and initially
blue chip companies Aycliffe and Slough. She looked after K&B studios
and leading consumer brings with her over seven in South London and Kent.
brands. Following ears’ event mana ement He took up his new position
strategic marketing roles and relationship in January this year and
at H.J. Heinz, LeapFrog development experience. brin s ith him ears’
and Premier Foods, industry experience.
she oined Turke
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Showrooms
SHOWCASING SOME OF THE BEST SPACES AND PLACES
FROM AROUND THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM SECTOR
KITCHENS
INTERNATIONAL,
FORT KINNAIRD,
EDINBURGH

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SHOWROOMS
With an energetic and this year and has already Showroom Manager Louisa designs and layouts
enthusiastic cookery attracted many clients Forsyth said: “This new that can work for them
demonstration from looking for well designed, KI showroom is ideal for in their own homes.”
renowned chef Tony Singh stunning kitchens. serving clients in the east
MBE, Kitchens International of Edinburgh, East Lothian
marked the official openin The space includes four fully and the Borders and adds
Contacts
of its new showroom at Fort operational kitchen displays, another dimension to the
Kinnaird, near Edinburgh. featuring Leicht and Callerton KI portfolio. We have opted
cabinetry, Silestone, granite for elegant, competitively Kitchens International /
The kitchen studio opened and Corian worktops, and priced designs that appeal Martin & Frost, 4 Whitehill
its new 170 sq m showroom, Siemens and Wolf appliances, to modern homeowners. Road, Fort Kinnaird,
located within the Martin as well as Quooker Fusion The displays inspire our Edinburgh, EH15 3HR /
& Frost superstore, earlier boiling water taps. customers with exciting kitchensinternational.co.uk

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PERRIN & ROWE, Manager Phillip Cole is also Cole says, “While Perrin & kitchen sink and tap displays
CHELSEA DESIGN based at the new showroom, Rowe has displays across including a fully functioning
CENTRE which offers a dedicated area the UK with retailers, this is Filtration Mixer with Rinse
for meetings with architects, the first sho room that is and a Mini Instant Hot tap
Perrin & Rowe has opened specifiers and contractors. dedicated to our products that provides up to 98°C
a 680 sq ft showroom in the The space is also available and allows us to showcase steamin hot filtered ater. d
Design Centre at Chelsea for retailers to bring clients or and demonstrate the quality
Harbour. The new space for consumers researching and versatility of the designs
aims to inspire visitors their next big project. With a and how they can suit a wide
Contacts
and demonstrate its UK design overseen by interior range of project styles.”
designed, engineered and designer, Kamini Ezralow
manufactured brassware. of Studio Kamini, the focal Offering a selection Perrin & Rowe / 3rd
point of the showroom is of products from the Floor, North Dome, Design
Managed by Contract an impressive curved wall, Deco, Traditional and Centre, Chelsea Harbour,
Executive Sarah Leddin, which displays brassware Contemporary collections, London, SW10 0XE /
errin Ro e’s Contract like precious jewellery. the showroom also features perrinandrowe.co.uk
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Q&A “”
THIS MONTH, WE PUT THE QUESTIONS
TO FURNITURE DESIGNER GESA
HANSEN WHOSE WORK FOR BATHROOM
BRAND VILLEROY & BOCH INCLUDES AN
M N T C R C NC T’
What is your job role and what Artis bathroom sinks for Villeroy
made you choose a career in & Boch, which are inspired
design? Designer. In 2009, I by the seasonal colours.
set up the label – The Hansen
Family – which enjoyed great And of course Paris. Its special
success with Scandinavian-style air, its t pical a of life and the
handmade furniture and has culture of the French capital also
received two Red Dot Awards. in uenced m colours. rench
architect and designer Charlotte
Initially, I wanted to be anything Perriand is the person that has
else but a designer since my perhaps inspired me most.
family has always done that
already. I wanted to work in What have you been your
graphic design but was always favourite projects so far? My
drawn in my studies to product home in Courances, France. The
design which felt much more house is from the 18th century
natural for me to do than graphic and was an inn for people
design. Since I had been born visitin the castle ho didn’t sta
in this environment I had a lot in the castle, such as maids and
more knowledge about products. servants. I decided to restore
And when I met my mentor Axel this old country house where I
Kufus, Professor for Product re ect m personalit and make
Design at the Bauhaus University, the house 100 per cent Hansen-
I decided to follow this path. like. Elsewhere, the store for
the brand Mont St Michel in
What is the best part of your the Marais quarter in Paris was
job? Every project is different, one of my favourite projects.
every time you start new and
every time there is this amazing Current music choices:
moment of total excitement and Felt, Nils Frahm, Olafur Arnalds,
euphoria hen ou find an idea. Polo et Pan, and Tom Misch.
What is the toughest part TV programmes you

of your job? Since I love my never miss: Downton
ork find it hard to s itch Abbey, The Crown.
between family life and the
job. My brain is constantly Best book you’ve ever
continuing to think about the read: Handcrafted Modern
projects, and sometimes I have by Leslie Willamson. Outside of work, what’s your What’s the best advice you’ve
to force myself to switch of passion in life? I love cooking. ever been given? Some
and be present with my family. Which famous designer (past Especially, during the weekend thin s don’t need to be said
Since I moved to a country or present) would you most we love to cook together with just because they are true.
house 30 minutes outside like to invite round for a cup the family. Charles, my husband,
of Paris (where the studio is of tea? Else Crawford, because does the main course and the
based , it’s much easier. I think she is nowadays the kids and I oversee the desserts.
most important designer for our
Social media: love it or loathe
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building most inspires your and disappearing boundaries it? love insta ram, it’s the
work and why? The most between private life and business only social media I use. But
important inspiration for me is she is the one who is bringing I make sure to never look at Gesa Hansen Design /
the nature. So I designed the back intimacy in our lives. my phone on the weekends. gesahansen.com
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from 1st
May 2018
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New Vision
THE LATEST PRODUCT OF A FRUITFUL LONG-TERM
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ITALIAN KITCHEN BRAND
SNAIDERO AND DESIGN POWERHOUSE PININFARINA
IS THE BREATHTAKING VISION. WE SPOKE TO PAOLO
PININFARINA ABOUT HIS LATEST MASTERPIECE…

aolo ininfarina don’t

like edges. The design has
to be friendly, it has to be
smiling, and not aggressive
or brutal. A kitchen has to be
functional, and safe for the
hole famil , so don’t like to
see edges or sharp corners.”
O
ne of the the other-worldly futurism and beguiling In the past, our other kitchens have
reasons that curves of past projects, but with an been more high-end, or special concepts
naidero’s stand added air of practicality that makes like the Acropolis. These are design
at each edition this more of a true and realistic kitchen exercises and they are always to have
of Eurocucina is than those that have gone before. limited success commercially. This
always so crowded time, we have had the opportunity to
with visitors is due Paolo Pininfarina, Chairman of Pininfarina, make something important for Snaidero
in no small part to the brand’s reputation and designer of each of the kitchens in as an industrial company, something
for delivering talking points. The long- the partnership between the two brands, that is a real product in every way.”
term collaborations with a number of told Designer Kitchen & Bathroom: “We
established designers are key to that, knew that we had designed a fantastic “It is not only a product that you see,
and none more so than its partnership product when we created Ola, the Ola it is a product that you live with and a
with iconic design studio Pininfarina. 20 and the Ola 25. That range is an product that you touch. The materials
icon but we wanted to make something and the finishes of the cabinets are
Their latest creation was presented in completely different that represents a all tactile. The design expresses the
Milan last month and it is perhaps their new era and a new vitality. This is a new contemporary technology but it is
most beautiful and meaningful to date. vision of Pininfarina design that is very harmonious. The ima e of the ’ ith
The new kitchen, Vision, combines all much functional, real, and sustainable. the slope of the leg on the kitchen island,
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The hood at the centre of the

space features the distinctive
mark of the entire design; the
tangential extractor hood is
combined with a wooden shelf,
in keeping with the design of the
base unit of the island counter
IT IS NOT ONLY A PRODUCT THAT YOU

SEE, IT IS ONE THAT YOU LIVE WITH
AND ONE THAT YOU TOUCH… I AM
PARTICULARLY HAPPY WITH THE WORK
THAT WE HAVE DONE THIS TIME
and hidden corners where you can put pioneers of new materials and new the treatment of the ash wood enables
objects but they are partially hidden – treatments in the kitchen – such as the it to be sculpted and confi ured so
these are all elements that I like because metallic paints we introduced in the beautifully and allows for the smooth and
it is a kitchen that you can discover.” Ola 18 years ago. No-one back then seamless integration of the LED lights
was transferring this kind of technique within the wood. This is very simple,
Quite apart from the eye-catching from the automotive sector into kitchen very technical, but not too minimal.”
form, the use of materials is exquisite. production before we did it. With
The base unit is available in walnut- Vision, we have again incorporated “Accessible, sustainable, economical –
stained ash wood and in stainless revolutionar finishes and materials such this is a kitchen to support naidero’s
steel. In addition to the advanced as nanotechnology and smart surfaces commercial growth over the next 10 years.
technology used in its construction, it which are not being used elsewhere.” It is not a design concept; it is very real,
features an integrated silicone LED and the reality is better than the drawing.”
strip, bringing a striking visual impact. “Selecting the very best materials is
essential; using simple and elegant
Contacts
“Materials have always been one of the materials is important, but not too
strong points of our partnership with many materials. Vision uses just four
Snaidero,” explains Pininfarina. “During materials and that is really the optimal Snaidero / snaidero.com
our work together, we have really been number. The wood I particularly like; Pininfarina / pininfarina.com

Six Appeal
Marc Sadler
Marc Sadler has designed

the new SEI Kitchen
for Italian kitchen brand
Euromobil. SEI (six) by
name and deed, because
the project is based
on a thickness of 6mm
for tops, side panels
and accessories.
Euromobil /
gruppoeuromobil.com
MAY
2015
Egger Laminate
A versatile collection for
an eye-catching finish.
Egger Decorative Collection 2017–2019
Combine your ideas with the EGGER Laminate Collection. Choose from 297
laminates, in woodgrain, uni colour and material decors. Coordinate colours
and textures across a number of applications, including table and desk tops,
reception desks, doors and worktops. Most laminates are suitable for curved
applications and all have matching edging to create a high quality finish.
» Order a sample www.egger.com/sample-85
Haute
Cuisine
WITH A DESIGN THAT HARNESSES A NUMBER OF
PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL TOOLS, THE MIA KITCHEN
FROM SCAVOLINI HAS BEEN CREATED TO SERVE
UP THE VERY BEST INGREDIENTS…
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L
aunched at Eurocucina while the kitchen cabinet doors are positioned horizontally on the base
in Milan last month, the available in warmer hues such as clay. units and vertically on the tall units,
Mia kitchen by Carlo and a new versatility with an 80cm
Cracco for Italian brand The island is equipped with a monobloc high base unit and a 7cm high plinth
Scavolini is equipped with a steel worktop and built-in cooking for comfort and improved storage.
to ensure top-level and washing areas, topped by a wall-
technical workmanship mounted structure housing a hood For designer Cracco, the overall
and to make life easier for users and drainer unit. The composition is aim was to create a kitchen in
who are serious about cooking. completed with titanium steel doors with which cooking ingredients can be
vertical satin finish and titanium finish treated ith respect throu h efficient
Distinguishing features of the design handles. To emphasise the collection, preservation, reduced waste and
includes professional appliances such the wall panelling is embellished lower consumption levels. d
as a dehydrator for drying food, a with wall panels equipped with
proofin oven and vacuum packin accessories desi ned specificall for
functionality. In terms of styling, Mia is this kitchen, such as the heated lamp
a design characterised by contrasts. To to keep food warm, a wall-mounted
Contacts
distinguish the operating area, the work bottle rack and utensil-holder bar.
areas and appliances are clad with a Another distinguishing feature is a
sturd and hard earin steel finish, 25cm metal recessed handle grip Scavolini / scavolini.com

Come and see us at
showroom during CDW

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Shaping Up
ITALIAN MANUFACTURER GLASS DESIGN HAS
LAUNCHED A NEW COLLECTION OF BASINS
T
DESIGNED BY DESIGN STUDIO SOTTSASS ASSOCIATI
he new Ettore Sottsass

basin is based on the
pure geometry of a
circle combined with
patterns that interrupt
the transparent nature
of the material to create
a distinctive, eye-catching design. The
look is a nod to ards the Memphis’
design style with which the late Ettore
Sottsass was most closely associated
and which incorporated bold, brightly
coloured geometric shapes. d
Contacts
Glass Design / glassdesign.it
Sottsass Associati / sottsass.it

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On the Move
WITH NOMADIC INSPIRATION, THE SIWA BATHROOM RANGE
S
FROM CIELO BRINGS A SENSE OF FREEDOM TO THE BATHROOM
eeking to achieve
a visual balance
of formality and
lightness, the Siwa
range – designed
by Andrea Parisio
and Giuseppe
Pezzano for Italian bathroom
brand Cielo – utilises a
minimal, refined aesthetic.
The collection is characterised

by a multitude of customisation
possibilities in terms of finishes, colours
and compositions. Integrated into the
ceramic washbasin is a large surface
that ensures maximum practicality and
which is available in the 16 shades of
Cielo’s Terre di Cielo colour palette.
The metal 'trestle' structure is available
in three finishes (Matt Black, Talc and
Cement), or in wood options of
Rovere Naturale, Rovere
Nero, Rovere Sbiancato,
Rovere Grigio.
Embellishing the structure

and making it even more
functional is an optional
countertop or chest of
drawers, both available in
eight shades for lacquered
wood and in four types of wood.
Siwa is shown with washbasin
and ceramic top in Talco
from the Terre di Cielo colour
Contacts
range and rails and structure
in a Rovere Nero finish. The
accompanying wall-mounted Cielo / ceramicacielo.it
Siwa mirror Is shown In Its
round form, with wooden
structure in Rovere Nero
finish and natural leather
storage bag in Nero. d
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2015
NEW PENDANT LIGHTING
FROM HÄFELE
Häfele have extended their lighting offering to include a beautiful

new range of pendant lighting solutions, designed to make a AS SEEN AT KBB 2018
statement in any setting.
With 6 styles available in a number of sizes, this new range of

adjustable ceiling pendants allows you to build your entire lighting
plan from a trusted one-stop-shop, Häfele.
www.hafele.co.uk/pendant-lighting #ThinkingAhead
d 42 BATHROOMS
Shared
A NEW COLLABORATION
BETWEEN DESIGNER
Space
TERRI PECORA AND
MANUFACTURER VITRA
AIMS TO REINVENT
THE BATHROOM AS AN
INFORMAL LIVING AREA
IN ITS OWN RIGHT…
T
he Bathroom brand meet and reconnect with themselves, Pecora said: “The Plural collection
VitrA has collaborated their close friends and family. celebrates a new modern ritual, a
with American designer contemporary version of shared bathing
Terri Pecora to create a The range imagines the bathroom spaces. like to call it ’shared intimac ’.
striking new collection as an informal living space in its own
which was unveiled right by making it the new heart of the The aim of the range was to reinterpret
in Milan last month. home. Pecora has conceived organic- the traditional bathroom lay-out and
Celebrating wellness and the joy of shaped design elements that can be encourage new ways of utilising the
spending time in the bathroom, Plural used in multiple combinations to form space. A key feature is the layering and
is inspired by the heritage of communal a personalised intimate setting. The grouping of different furniture pieces
bathing spaces and rituals, presenting the neutral colour palette and ood finishes that enable them to work together in
bathroom as a social hub where people bring a sense of warmth and domesticity. overlapping heights, colours and dynamic
MAY
2015
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BATHROOMS
Contacts
VitrA / vitra.co.uk
Terri Pecora /
terripecora.net
confi urations. ome of the basins can nother has been desi ned specificall one end for multiple positioned vie in .
also be re rouped at the centre of the room to enable ashbasins to be mounted in rdem kan, esi n irector at itr ,
as a contemporar nod to the communal an open bathroom space hile retainin said e anted to create a ne
basins used in public ashin spaces. a clean and minimalistic look. The third methodolo that responds to the
allo s for the fittin of column basins at recent evolution of the bathroom ritual.
The collection introduces three free an les in the room instead of the e focused on the time spent in the
innovative s phon solutions one more common an le to the all. bathroom and our interaction ithin
allo s the ceramic basins to be placed the space rather than the products.
at various an les as an alternative to lural also includes t o mirrors. ne This investi ation led us to ork ith
the conventional positionin b the all, is vertical and can rotate bet een t o Terri ecora on the desi n of the
encoura in users to face each other basins, hile the other is hori ontall lural collection, hich reinterprets
and en a e ith their surroundin s. shaped and an les to ards the all at the bathroom as a social hub. d

d 44 LIGHTING
Light Hafele has added
Right
new pendant lighting
options to its portfolio
including the Shard
LED Pendant Ceiling
Lights, designed
to emulate icicles
suspended overhead.
Hafele / hafele.co.uk
LIGHTING IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF ANY KITCHEN OR

BATHROOM SCHEME, WHICH IS WHY SUCCESSFUL ILLUMINATION
DEMANDS CAREFUL PLANNING. WE ASK LIGHTING EXPERTS FOR
THEIR ADVICE ON THE TRENDS AND TECHNIQUES TO CONSIDER…
New from Hafele are the Terrene Vimar has partnered with Philips Lighting
LED pendant ceiling lights, with to create a new smart control design for
hanging ovals in polished chrome hilips’ ue lamps. The controls use ireless
and gold, adorned with a bubble technology to enable easy control of lighting.
design. Hafele / hafele.co.uk Vimar / vimar.com
MAY
2015
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LIGHTING
Bathroom lighting with Lucca uplights and Polespring

downlights. John Cullen Lighting / johncullenlighting.com
ELLIE in bathrooms where natural stone and assemble. The wide variety of shapes
COOMBS wood provide texture, warmth and a sense
of tran uillit . ash of li ht from a fittin
and tape options give the designer a
multi option solution that can be tailored
Managing Director,
Nulty Lighting hidden in a cove at the top of a wall will not for the individual design scheme.
Be it a blush of pink onl brin out the best in these finishes, it
or a splash of green, will also provide soft ambient light to the To avoid unsightly dotting the latest
colour is making room, making it perfect for relaxing in. technology tape is capable of delivering
its way back into strong task lighting but can be dimmed to
our bathrooms and ASHLEY a low level without creating dots. When
kitchens. When SMITH used in a standard aluminium profile
it will give a clean continuous strip of
choosing the perfect Sales & Marketing
light. This is especially useful where
shade make sure Director, Leyton
re ective surfaces are bein used.
you view it under the light source you are Lighting
going to use in the room because the Toda ’s consumers
colour rendering will vary under different Lighting control is a growing sector and
are becoming more
lights. If that avocado bathroom suite will feature over the next year. As well
educated as to
from your past still haunts you and you as allowing moods to be created to an
the importance of
are not quite brave enough to embrace a individual’s re uirements b colour mi in
lighting and how it
coloured bathroom suite or kitchen units, they make lighting easier to control.
can enhance their
then many lighting manufacturers are interior designs.
offering their pendants and wall lights in Control systems are now widely available
They are looking for fully integrated
a range of colours this year – a great way that allow light to be controlled in
lighting solutions within the KBB market.
to add colour in a less permanent way. multiple zones which can be controlled
Instead of just supplying cabinet lighting,
independently and multiple locations
the opportunity exists to supply a
Black is a bold look for kitchens in 2018. concurrently to create state-of-the-art
complementary range of lighting to enhance
If you are embracing this trend then there lighting schemes. A variety of controllers
the kitchen, such as ceiling down lights,
are a few things you need to consider in including wall mounted, remote controls
spot or wall lights or decorative pendants.
terms of the lighting: black absorbs light, and WiFi-enabled apps exist to operate
and if you have gone for black throughout and dim single colour tape, colour
The demand for integrated lighting
then li ht ill not re ect around the space. temperature tape and RGB/RBB-W tapes.
continues apace. Toda ’s contemporar
As such, you need to ensure you have For simple solutions, LED drivers are
designs lend themselves to light sources
direct lighting to task areas and select now available that allow standard wall
that discreetly deliver light or are
pendants that glow to create visual impact. dimmers to control your LED lighting in a
aesthetically pleasing. With LED tape
way that gives constant smooth dimming
and profiles that can be made to measure
This year we continue to see the popularity all from one easy accessed place.
these become easy for a designer to
of natural materials in the home, particularly specif and for the manufacturer fitter to

d 46 LIGHTING
Above: uantum is a ne entirel diffused e ible strip li ht ith no visible points. The
rated dimmable fittin is provided ith both clips and M adhesive so it can be used
alon the plinth or under all cabinets. t comes in t o len ths mm and mm that
can be cut ever mm so a precise len th can be achieved. Sensio / Sensio.co.uk
LUKE touch is to link some low-level lighting or The combination of LED tape and aluminium
THOMAS niche lighting to a presence detector for profiles is the perfect solution for this.
Design Director, automatic activation upon entering a room.
John Cullen This could be positioned under a vanit Colour temperature changing lighting is a
Lighting unit and concealed from view or set at low huge trend for 2018 too. Whether that is
In terms of level in the all to ash across the oor. lighting that can be pre-set to the desired
architectural colour temperature or products that
lighting for kitchens, We also encourage clients to remember transition using remote or WiFi control, it is
there is definitel that the bathroom is not just a place to get about having options for controlling lighting.
a move towards read for ork in the mornin it should also
greater usage of provide a rela in sanctuar in the evenin . li htin is ver diverse and has
linear lighting such To do this, the lighting needs to be adaptable such a positive impact on a room so it is
as our Contour HD27 LED strip. Used at the ver least ou should be able to absolutel vital that desi ners specifiers
beneath kitchen cupboards, the ive dim the lighting but if this can be done in get the right colour temperature as what
an even illumination of light as opposed con unction ith la erin of the li htin could have been an amazing look could be
to the spotting effect achieved using a then it is possible to totall transform the spoiled with the wrong choice of lighting
traditional under cupboard light. This mood of the room at the touch of a button. temperature. Get it right and it provides
gives a more discreet lighting effect where the magic that can bring furniture to life.
attention is drawn to the object of the MARK
illumination rather than the light source. TURNER nother ran e of li htin products that
Marketing Manager, desi ners specifiers should consider for the
There is quite a trend to include such lighting The Lightworks home is pendant hich can add vibranc
under an overhanging breakfast bar as well. luminium profile and depth. endant li htin is t picall
This gives a glow in what is otherwise quite and LED tapes are fitted in the kitchen or dinin room area and
a dark area and creates a point of interest definitel a ro in e have seen man e amples sho in
in the evenin time. f ou have a tall ceilin , trend for lighting and pendants installed over kitchen islands and
it could also be used on top of wall units for a ke area of ro th dinin tables. o ever, e believe the
an uplighting effect to the ceiling. This gives for us. Lighting that offer more e ibilit and can be used in
a sense of height and adds brightness to can be integrated other rooms such as hall a s, bedrooms
the room. e’ve seen a move a a from into kitchen or or livin rooms for e ample. n open plan
clients wanting lighting at kick board level bathroom furniture not onl looks fantastic la out ould ar uabl be the best instance
which can often seem quite contrived. but is relativel simple to install. to use as ou ill find three or four different
The look of a seamless, clean and areas within the overall space that could
or bathrooms, e have found that client’s continuous line of li ht’ is a must have, easil incorporate this kind of li htin .
love creatin a lu ur hotel look. simple especiall in contemporar kitchen desi ns.
MAY
2015
EXCLUSIVE BATHROOM LIGHTING SELECTION
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d 48 LIGHTING
GARY WILSON spectrum up to a very cool temperature. All this

Sales Director, Sycamore Lighting is done using energy saving LED technology.
The control of colour temperature within a
kitchen or bathroom is a fast developing trend, This technology is great for virtually every type
and systems are available that can be controlled of installation, large or small because it can be
by either Bluetooth or WiFi, which can change tailored to the needs of all ages and physical ability.
the whole aesthetic of the area by switching For example, a wheelchair-bound person may
between a very warm colour, right through the want to have a brighter task lighting scenario to
MAY
2015
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LIGHTING
Flexile strip from Sycamore Lighting

situated around the curved island and
underneath straight run of worktop.
The strip creates a perfect clean solid
line of LEDs and can be used under
a worktop, under a cabinet to light
the worktop surface, in cabinets or
around the plinth. Sycamore Lighting /
sycamorelightingltd.co.uk
prepare food, but needs a warmer ambience but to also automatically dim the lights. So our own system, and the more advanced
to relax in. this can be done by having scenes can be set by a single action and RAKO system. Smart home technology
pre-prepared scenes on a remote control cleverly-placed motion sensors can also is becoming more advanced, with the
or phone/tablet or both, and by pressing be incorporated so lights can switch off Internet of Things playing an increasingly
one single button, all the lights can change automatically if there is no-one in the room. role. Connected technologies (including
automatically to the chosen lighting level and lighting control systems) to make our
colour. In a bathroom, the same technology In addition, app-controlled lighting is already homes more efficient are here to sta .
can be used to not only change the colour a large part of our portfolio – both with

d 50 LIGHTING
i htin options from e ton i htin ere presented at BB in

Birmin ham earlier this ear. Leyton Lighting / leyton-lighting.co.uk
Below: i htin as one of the main

challen es that Mark Ta lor esi n
encountered hen desi nin this lon and
narro room. lthou h it desi ned the
la out to utilise the natural li ht streamin
in from the t o indo s in front of the
bespoke vanit units made from mild steel
ith a specialist finish, additional li htin
as re uired. To ash the alls ith li ht
durin the evenin and to provide task
li htin for make up and shavin , the
team specified stro olos recessed
s uare do nli hts and Tom irk lute all
li hts. To brin in further li ht, recesses
ere added, ith do nli hts to the alls,
Above: combination of tape and hich also provided additional stora e
aluminium profiles can provide the look of a for toiletries. Mark Taylor Design /
seamless, clean and continuous line of li ht’ so marktaylordesign.co.uk
popular in contemporar kitchen desi ns.
The Lightworks / the-lightworks.com
Above: ensio’s i ma has a uni ue mm printed circuit board that is cut in a i a

shape, allo in the fitter to bend the strip alon t o a es’. The strip can be bent around
a corner ithout the need for cables or startin a ne run. t is available in a m reel,
comes ith a self adhesive M tape on the reverse for eas fi in , and can be cut to
len th ever mm and reused up to times. Sensio / Sensio.co.uk
MAY
2015
SYCAMORE LIGHTING / ADVERTORIAL
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20 Years of Success
for Sycamore Lighting
New Vega LED shelf in either 400mm or 600mm
T
Kitchen with Flexile LED Strip – perfect around curved units Left: Close up of Flexile LED Strip
his year marks 20 years takes a vast Pendant Catalogue,

of trading for Sycamore number of which is aimed at the
Lighting. Established in enquiries from independent kitchen
1998, Sycamore Lighting customers on studios. It features
was founded by current a daily basis, some exclusive
Managing Director, Gary ranging from products that would
Baxter. It began supplying general make a statement
halo en and uorescent li htin to queries of in any kitchen.
small kitchen outlets throughout the a technical
UK, and all its products were originally nature, to If you would like to
sourced within the UK. In 2001, assisting with request a brochure,
Sycamore began to source from Europe lighting designs or arrange a site visit
and it as one of the first to offer for showrooms, to Sycamore to see the
lighting in the UK. Over the years the as well as for clients showroom and take a tour of
company's dedication to quality, has kitchen, bedrooms or their laboratory, please contact
resulted in sustained growth by offering bathrooms. This has enabled the sales team on 0113 2866686
a diverse range of LED lighting, and Sycamore to offer expert advice, or email sales@sycamoreLED.com.
the very latest in lighting technologies which is backed up by thoroughly Please send your plans to tech@
throughout the UK and Europe. tested products, to ensure all products sycamoreLED.com for full lighting
supplied are extensively tested to plans. Follow Sycamore Lighting
Recent investment into its innovation the current European standards, and td’s ourne over the past ears
centre, backed up by the established have attained uropean Certification on its website sycamorelightingltd.
dedicated testing and research to ensure that customers have co.uk/sycamore-lighting-timeline/ d
laboratory has secured Sycamore's confidence in an product on offer.
reputation as a major supplier of lighting
and lighting control systems to the Three new catalogues were launched
Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom trade. at this ear’s BB e hibition, includin
a new Lighting Directory which features
The laboratory and testing facility has the complete collection from Sycamore
been operational at Sycamore for a Lighting. Also launched was a handy
number of years now, along with a New Product catalogue, so customers
dedicated design and technical team, can keep up-to-date with the latest from Sycamore Lighting /
which is also based on site. The team Sycamore Lighting. The third was a sycamoreLED.com

d 52 TECHNOLOGY
Future Now
APP TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE WAY WE INTERACT WITH MANY OF THE
DAY-TO-DAY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT WE USE, WITH THE LATEST
INNOVATIONS DESIGNED FIRST AND FOREMOST TO MAKE OUR LIVES EASIER
me ’s inea collection is the

first ran e from the talian brand
to feature smart technolo
MAY
2015
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R
TECHNOLOGY
ight across the kitchen derided. What is different today though see not only increased levels of voice
technology displays is that instead of presenting connected control but motion control as well.
at Eurocucina last appliances as a technology marvel, the Today, we could link a diabetic person
month, a key message focus is far more on how such ideas with a continuous glucose monitoring
was connectivity. enhance the consumer’s lifest le. implant in the fridge to highlight the
It seems appliance right foods for that particular moment in
manufacturers have Ultimately, controlling functions around time. We could also identify the perfect
seen the future, and it is very much the home using apps is about making recipes in the app and send the settings
app-shaped. It would be easy to dismiss life simpler, but it also delivers a range to the oven. Functionality like this is
this as a fad; an attempt to ride the of other benefits hich are likel to only going to increase in the future.”
coattails of consumers’ obsession further enhance the appeal. James
with mobile phones and tablets. But Kington, Group Manager Innovation He believes that in the future, we
in fact, the focus on developing fully at BSH Home Appliances, said: “The ill move from toda ’s smart home
integrated appliances which work need for more efficient ener usa e technology sensing the environment
seamlessly with their corresponding is greater than ever, and being able and reacting accordingly, to one
apps is rooted in much research on the to control and integrate appliances here rtificial ntelli ence ill predict
way people live today – and are likely to so that they share details and provide behaviour by autonomously learning
go about their lives in years to come. reater e ibilit means that the ri ht from the behaviour of the connected
levels of energy are used, never too things within the home. “What does this
For those who have been in the much and just at the right time.” mean for you? Your home will know
industr for a hile, it ma at first seem what you like without you needing to do
like a rather familiar tale. The nternet The type of technologies that are likely tell it! So, more leisure time and more
enabled frid e’ as bein idel to make up the smart home of the future efficient ener usa e for a start.
discussed a decade ago, but generally is varied too. in ton said e pect to
hirlpool’s upreme
Care washing machine
can be operated via the
brand’s th ense app
which replicates a number
of the controls as well as
offering wash scheduling
and alerts. The app
can also synchronise
the washing machine
with the tumble dryer
so that it automatically
programmes the
dryer based on the
last cycle run in the
washing machine

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Below: oover’s ision oven ith in cavit

camera can be used to monitor cooking
progress via mobile phone or tablet
rohe’s ense smart ater sensor

alerts the homeowner to water leaks,
sending an alert to their mobile
phone or tablet and minimising the
risk of preventable water damage
With a multitude of different apps from phone, so it is simple to use and easy to of modern or minimalist homes. King
various manufacturers, the temptation understand. The app helps keep track says: “With this in mind, customers
within the industry would be to rush of the wine stored in the fridge, and can looking for connected or smart products
to market with a connected appliance pair recipes with wines held in the cooler to tend to opt for a clean, crisp design
range to keep up with the other major and link to online wine resellers when to re ect the nature of these products.
players. However, it is important to avoid the user needs to replenish their stock. That’s not to sa brands on’t introduce
falling in to the trap of showcasing this connectivity on traditional-style range
new technology for the sake of it. Lucy “All technology – be it a kitchen cookers in the future, ho ever.
King, Product Manager at Smeg, said: appliance or even a radio or speaker
e’ve taken reat efforts to introduce is there to enhance a customer’s Catherine Balderson, Brand Manager
our first connected ran e on a ver lifest le and needs, she adds. ith at Whirlpool, believes that smart
timely basis – we wanted to ensure smart kitchen appliances, technology is appliances will become an increasingly
it was purposeful, had meaning and, completely changing the way we cook. important consideration for kitchen
overall, would be useful. For this reason, The most obvious example of this is a designers in the years to come, as
e’re startin off ith a connected connected oven – this will mean you can consumers become increasingly used
wine cooler, oven and dishwasher, programme your oven to turn on while to using apps to access all manner of
which will be drip fed throughout the you are out at work, so your favourite products and services. “Smart devices
course of 2018, the wine cooler being meal is read to serve upon our return. are increasin l becomin a normal’
the first to roll out later this ear. feature in our homes and, this year in
In terms of interior schemes, smart particular, the smart appliance market
King adds that the beauty of the technology tends to be found on is hat ever one is talkin about,
connected wine cooler is that it connects contemporary built-in ranges, meaning says Balderson. “From televisions
to a dedicated me app on the user’s they are more often than not a feature

d 56 TECHNOLOGY
to sound systems, smart heating connected appliances offer innovation consumers manage their heating
and security systems, smart kitchen that brin enuine lifest le benefits, and systems, lighting and home appliances.
appliances are simply the next step. crucial economic improvements that Having a connected kitchen, controlling
represent real upsell opportunities. and monitoring dishwashers, laundry
“Consumers are starting to understand appliances, ovens, hobs and hoods
the reat benefits that connected “Dealing with complexity is always a with an app is not a futuristic concept
appliances bring to their everyday challenge for designers,” she says. anymore; it is a genuine reality now
lives, not only with regards to economy “In theory, reducing complexity would says Daniel Dewey, Product Manager,
and resource savings, but also in mean a reduction in functionality, but Built in ppliances, oover Cand .
terms of making their lives simpler. By hirlpool’s focus is on desi nin feature “The functionality of domestic appliances
delegating many tasks and options packed and complex products in such a that were previously in their infancy and
to the appliance, time and effort is way that they don't become confusingly one dimensional products, have no
reduced, as well as generating the next complicated. i i enabled appliances continued to develop and now have
level of energy and resource saving. from Whirlpool offer the consumer additional features such as remote
genuine assistance in the everyday control operation, energy monitoring
With the consumer now expecting running of their homes. Features such and management through smart apps
to see smart home products and as task delegation, maintenance tips – which can even provide bespoke
appliances in kitchen designs, as and the e ibilit to run appliances at recommendations and the option for
technology becomes ever more the most efficient time of da ives users to download new programmes.”
talked about, the designer who does consumers an intuitive experience
not keep up with the changing times, and the freedom to live their lives.” e adds that man of oover’s o n
and chooses not to take the step into technological advances have helped
connectivity is likely to be already App technology is expanding into it ork to ards its itchen of the
missing out. Balderson suggests many areas of the home and helping
Left: The Bosch CT full automatic bean to cup coffee centre in

stainless steel integrates with Home Connect to enable the user to select their
favourite coffee on the app, then remotely start the hot drink via a tablet or
smartphone. ith the Coffee la list’, it is possible to enter several bevera es
into the app at once and the machine will prepare them one after another
Right: iemens’ M B avant arde ashin machine allo s the user
to control and monitor the machine remotely via a tablet or smartphone on the
Home Connect app. Special features available via the Home Connect app include
pro rams to deal ith hard to clean stains blood, oil, rass and red ine
MAY
2015
Carmen
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When dressing fancy was a cool idea.
When a good design lasted for decades.
All those days are now. Live it again!
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Designed in 1946, improved with the best of today.
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A SMART MOVE quality, user-friendly smart home

technolo . nder the e pertise of
various technologies via customised
wall-mounted Crestron touch screens,
Custom Sight and Sound Ltd (CSS), remote control handsets and C2N
Firoka Group required a discreet Crestron technology was integrated lighting keypads. From the outset,
yet extensive smart technology within each property for easy control the C2N keypad was a key item
integration for Bishops London, of all AV, security, shades, motorised due to the abilit to match the e act
its luxury development of eight window openers, heating and cooling, st le, si e and finishes of all other
homes, looking to harness simple- plus dedicated home cinemas in wall accessories, so it can blend
to-use technology as a key sales the three houses, either from a seamlessly with the interior design.
be e t to disti uish it fro touchscreen or smart device. Working with independent specialists,
nearby residential developments. CSS created bespoke fascias to
C ’s desi n for Bishops ondon e actl match all Crestron C N
Situated in the heart of Hampstead, incorporates a ran e of Crestron’s keypads to client requirements.
this development of super high-end residential control, including the
homes was completed last year and use of Crestron’s n app, hich This e ibilit and attention to detail
covers more than 75,000 sq ft of allows each resident to manage as a ke re uirement of the pro ect
prime real estate, consisting of four the technology in their home from to ensure that the developers could
detached mansions, one of which is anywhere, via a mobile device. deliver a personalised home for
divided into five delu e apartments, potential buyers now and in the
and includes a private leisure Ian Bolt, Company Director at future. Bolt adds nce the pro ect
comple for residents. The pro ect C , said tilisin n on this is sold, n reall comes into its
took four years to complete, involving scale proved a massive success. own. Given its modular design and
a host of well-known designers such The installation methods and practical applications, we can very
as Wolff Architects and Ridge & programming ethos behind the simpl add or alter the pro ect ithout
Argent Design. brand meant we could operate more the need to pull the house apart or
effciently behind the scenes and offer substantially re-program to achieve
To further enhance the lifestyle of its our client a new level of technology the client’s chan es to the s stem.
inhabitants, the developers wanted and a reat user e perience.
Bishops London to incorporate high Residents can also control the Crestron / crestron.com
uture’ vision, hich enables its oven door a touch-screen display, oven contents whilst away from the
connected models to be controlled the app also allows users to control kitchen, meanin ou don’t miss
or monitored with the Hoover temperature and cooking programmes out on valuable time ith uests.
Wizard app, allowing users to pick from their smart device. In addition,
and choose which appliances the in-cavity camera means they o hile the nternet frid e’ of a
are connected to their phone. can keep an eye on progress by decade ago was perhaps an idea
literally watching their food cook on ahead of its time, the age of connected
e e points to the e ample of the their phone or tablet. Feedback from appliances looks to have finall arrived.
Hoover Vision Oven – which works our customers and retail partners nd ud in b the commitment of
in harmon ith oover’s i ard suggests that this is especially useful manufacturers across the industry to
app as an e ample of hat has for dinner parties or family gatherings, develop new smart appliances, the
become possible. “Not only is the as it allows you to keep an eye on signs are its very much here to stay. d
MAY
2015
e info@rotpunktuk.com
w www.rotpunktuk.com
d 60 KITCHENS / CONCEPT DESIGN
Kitchen Art /
Kitchen Architecture
PRESENTED AT THE KBB EXHIBITION IN BIRMINGHAM, THE
ROCK IS A BOLD CONCEPT THAT CHALLENGES SOME OF THE
ESTABLISHED NORMS OF KITCHEN DESIGN. WE SPOKE TO ITS
CREATOR COLIN WONG ABOUT THE IDEA BEHIND IT AND HOW HE
HOPES IT WILL INSPIRE OTHERS TO THINK DIFFERENTLY…
MAY
2015
KITCHENS / CONCEPT DESIGN
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COLIN WONG
Born in Scotland of Asian
descent, curiosity took Colin
Wong back to his roots in
Asia where he entered the
shop fittin industr orkin
for top European fashion
houses. On return to the UK,
Wong established Edinburgh-
based kitchen and bathroom
studio, Development Direct.
His design ethos is deeply

rooted in the principles of Feng
Shui with a clear emphasis
to create interiors that can lift
the spirit. on said ’ believe
design has the power to alter
your mood before your mind
has had time to think. On a
drab, dreary morning, as you
enter the kitchen and before
your foot hits the ground, does
INFINITY
the space make you feel alive
and read to face the da ’’
Colin Wong: “There is something about Corian that draws me instinctively to design
prolific a ard inner, he
ith entle curves. The nfinit ’ Rock, inspired by hypnotic lapping waves, was designed
has amassed 22 design
to be layered, calm and tactile. harf eamless orktops skilfull fabricated nfinit and
awards across all sectors
used the transparent properties of the Venaro white Corian to accentuate each layer
and is a regular columnist,
with Led light panels whilst Corian Juniper adds subtle contrast with its sensual curves.”
judge and guest speaker on
kitchen and spatial design.

ARCTIC
Wong: “M ourne started ith the rctic’ Rock.
I wanted to create a dramatic piece with the tactile
feeling of a natural rock formation. I worked closely
with the fabricator Neo-Granite as it was imperative that
the broken ed e detail asn’t too refined, so e chose
to go back to old stone masonry techniques and hand-
chisel the edge. I collaborated with Silestone and selected
their polished Calacatta Gold which contrasted well against
the matt chiselled edge. The feature of the raw edge was further
T
enhanced by cladding the Rock in a back-lit bronzed mirror”.
he Rock concept from all walks of life, whether that – a trend.

is the creation of a it be artisan blacksmiths or Anything in-
personalised kitchen pop-artists to leave their mark vogue waits to be put
sculpture designed on the design landscape.” out of its misery to make way
to connect to its for the new trend on the block.
surroundings and DESIGNER: What was the
its users. Like a starting point idea behind If we continually follow certain looks set
commissioned piece of art, each Rock The Rock concept? by manufacturers, there is undoubtedly
is unique, crafted to sit proudly within a lack of permanence and the kitchen
the space. Toda ’s kitchen industr is Colin Wong: I was approached by can be timestamped’ to an era onl
often reliant on current trends which the KBB event organisers UBM to to be replaced like esterda ’s ne s.
can often timestamp’ a kitchen. The develop a kitchen concept for this
concept explores the potential of ear’s e hibition. often have man The Rock concept looks at kitchen
removing the primary focus away from concepts burring away in my mind so design in a more sculptural manner
the cabinetry and on to the form itself, when they gave me free reign to bring where the kitchen form is not
creating timeless kitchen architecture. m Rock’ concept to life, it as an governed by on-trend furniture
opportunit couldn’t turn do n. am or worksurfaces. Instead, I want
The Rock concept allows clients an incessant scribbler and my desk is a individual rocks to be created by
to commission their personalised mountain of my design ideas. However, designers like a commissioned piece
Rock, then cloak it in their selected I fondly remember as a kid that I drove of art which have real presence and
material and finall slot’ in their my mum crazy drawing these crazy permanence within a space, akin to
chosen furniture. Designed to last concept cars with gun turrets and the architecture of the house itself.
generations, furniture can simply be ame thro ers instead of stud in
interchanged whilst the Rock sculpture for things that mattered (to her!). This DESIGNER: How could the
remains timeless and truly individual. subliminal scribbling continues to relationship between kitchen
today with crazy cars now making way designers and manufacturers
The designer behind the concept, for conceptual kitchen sculptures. potentially change in the future?
Colin on , e plains ’The concept’s What are the main obstacles and
goal is to hand the power back to DESIGNER: What is meant by the how might both designers and
designers to create more thought- er a e ce a d i er a e ce’ manufacturers address them?
provoking designs which have a real of kitchen furniture and materials?
sense of permanence. I also like to Wong: I respect that kitchen
see great design available to all and Wong: All too often, I am told by a manufacturers move with the times
not just the elite, so personalisation rep or social media hat this season’s to capture trends simply to increase
is the key. Whether you choose to must haves’ are. t al a s makes me their sales. Business is business and
clad your Rock in a semi-precious smile, as don’t believe desi ners that on’t chan e. am not sa in e
stone, laminate, or recycled scrap, the strive to be common and unoriginal. cannot work with manufacturers and in
emphasis is on the form. I would hope No matter how amazing a new look the instance of the Rock, my concept
my concept encourages designers is in someone’s e es, it is e actl simply reverses the stereotypical
MAY
2015
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KITCHENS / CONCEPT DESIGN
LOOKING GLASS
Wong: “I wanted to be a little playful with my
ookin lass’ Rock and collaboratin ith
Formica spurred me to design a sculpture that
challenged the stigma that eye-catching design
need not al a s use e pensive materials.
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, I wanted to draw
the eye in a theatrical way to a sensual velvet
bo . This as achieved b taperin ormica’s
eco metal panels to ards the bo hilst the form is
picture framed in ormica’s Nero rafite thin laminate”.
design and buying process which Wong: There is no doubt that the
normally starts with the cabinetry industry is bountiful with all manner
followed by the worktop. The Rock of door and orktop finishes, so the
concept starts with the design of the look of homes is subsequently led
sculptural form itself and then, and by these manufacturers and their
only then, cabinets are selected to chosen’ finishes. personall feel that
simply slot into place to play a more unadulterated design originality is lost
understated and functional role. in this ma e of finishes hich sadl
dictates the look of so many kitchens.
or this ear’s BB e hibition, I am not here to reinvent the wheel but
CORTEN
collaborated with Rotpunkt and selected merely want to look at utilising these
their range of more understated, materials in a more lateral manner,
architectural finishes hich orked where the designer and client chemistry The Corten’ Rock as inspired b
perfectly as they respected that the behind a design is more meaningful an industrial metal orker’s bench
focal point was the Rock form itself. than the material itself. I also like to to create the moody feeling of an
mi in materials from outside of our industrial sweat shop. 12mm thick
As kitchen designers, we need industry to create a more diverse Iron Corten quartz by Neolith was
manufacturers just as much as they desi n landscape. Bein able to desi n used to replicate solid iron and
need us. However, in an ideal world, I and mould a bespoke kitchen sculpture the material was elevated and
would love them to collaborate with the not governed by trends gives the power offset over the matt black base
more lateral thinking designers whose and kudos back to the designer. with a smoked mirror-clad shadow
ideas can elevate the manufacturer’s gap. Planet Granite fabricated
offerings in a much more original this piece and water-jet cut the
manner. If they just listen to the niche bo and mitres to achieve
mass market then the ’s desi n an understated, honest look.
landscape simpl on’t have the
diversity and originality evident
in other countries.
We’ve
seen a growing
e hasis o a diverse
range of materials being
used in the kitchen –
is The Rock concept
a natural progression
towards a different way
of thinking about how
we use materials?

GIVING SOMETHING BACK

SPECIAL THINGS CAN COME FROM GREAT DESIGN…
When the concept was being within the industry to consider
conceived, Colin Wong findin the time to et involved
requested that all proceeds in something similar themselves.
from the sale of the Rocks ur industr is a reall
would be donated to charity. prosperous and buoyant one
Three years ago, he extended and over my 19 years, I really
his interests to include haven’t seen a poor kitchen
philanthropy, with a percentage or bathroom owner in relative
of all his profits oin to ards terms.
a care facility for disabled and
disadvantaged children in Asia. There is no doubt, e all lack
time, but I take a month off
So what made him get involved to travel to my charities and I
in charitable deeds in the see no negative affect to my
first place Truthfull , as business. In fact, I come back
becoming a little frustrated where he had been. It transpired that fresher and motivated as I know
and bored, he e plains. count he felt a little soul-less after so many how far the money can go. When I
myself lucky to have received so years of developing so he took time think ho m desi ns can in uence
many awards over the years, but I out and built shelters and water- deprived people on the other side
started to lose that amazing feeling wells for homeless families in Asia. of the world then it is a special
I experienced when I collected my Listening to him, it was evident that feeling that all should experience at
first a ard. started searchin for this brought a new dimension to his least once in their lifetime. On your
things that would give me back life, so with this chance meeting, I next holiday, go to more unknown
that special feeling and kind of hit decided to give a little back.” destinations and simply wander
a brick wall. Then one day, one of off the beaten track and ou’ll be
my developer clients turned up after It has since become a real passion dumbfounded by the poverty you can
two years in exile and I quizzed him for Wong, and he would urge others stumble across.”
WHEN I THINK HOW

Contacts
MY DESIGNS CAN
INFLUENCE DEPRIVED
Abode / abodedesigns.co.uk
Air Uno / airuno.co.uk
PEOPLE ON THE OTHER

Applelec / applelec.co.uk
Corian / corian.com
SIDE OF THE WORLD

Cosentino / cosentino.com/uk
Development Direct /
THEN IT IS A SPECIAL
developmentdirect.co.uk
Formica / formica.com
FEELING THAT ALL ick oor k ick oor co uk

Leyton Lighting / leytonkbb.co.uk
SHOULD EXPERIENCE Neo Granite / neo-granite.co.uk

Neolith / neolith.com
AT LEAST ONCE IN Planet Granite / planetgranite.co.uk

Rotpunkt / rotpunktkuechen.de
THEIR LIFETIME Seamless Worktops /

seamlessworktops.co.uk
MAY
2015
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Surface
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a truly unique centrepiece.
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registered trademarks or trademarks or copyrighted material of E. I. du Pont de Nemours or its affiliates.
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d 66 KITCHENS / CASE STUDY
Designer Marc Bherer and his team used uniformity to

create a harmonious décor for this house in Montreal,
Canada. Identical carpets in the living room and the sitting
room create an attractive visual unity, as do the linen sofas and
the readin lamps in the t o spaces. The fireplace, open to both
rooms and clad in concrete, also brings cohesion to the spaces

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KITCHENS / CASE STUDY
A Journey
Through Space
’ C NCR T NN N T N R
T T TM T TC N C TR BC N
MM N, N N T , N N N T N R
TR N RM T T N NC M N
Photography: drien illiams
designer kitchen & bathroom MAR

Since the house was built of concrete, it has no bearing walls,

so the kitchen could be completely opened up to the living
spaces. The onl constraint as the polished concrete oor,
hich had a radiant heatin s stem that could not be modified

d 69
The kitchen is the core of the propert . hite cabinets
with a counter of the same colour, placed in front of
a large, expanded window, can accommodate all the
accessories. T o cabinet units of re stained oak
face the kitchen, discretel demarcatin the space
Contacts
Desjardins Bherer /
desjardinsbherer.com
The master bathroom adhered

to the simple, uncluttered design
outline of the rest of the home,
ith a continuation of oorin to
ensure a seamless link between
the room and the adjoining space
The entrance hall, called the aller ’, displa s photo raphs and
artwork. The largest of these pictures, created for the space, graces
the all separatin the kitchen from the hall a . The entle li htin
of this room sets the tone, and each frame is lit separatel
designer kitchen & bathroom MAR

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d 72 KITCHENS / HOT WATER TAPS
Instant Appeal
HOT WATER TAPS HAVE BECOME MUCH MORE THAN JUST A HIGH-END UPSELL,
WITH CONSUMERS INCREASINGLY VIEWING THEM AS A MUST-HAVE. WE ROUND-
UP OF SOME OF THE KEY CHOICES FOR KITCHEN SPECIFIERS TO CONSIDER…
Hot water taps from Astracast are available The Carron Phoenix Larunda 3-in-1
in a choice of t o models and three finishes tap delivers C steamin hot ater
Chrome; Brushed Nickel; and Gun Metal. in addition to standard hot and cold
Astracast / astracast.com/uk water. Carron Phoenix / carron.com
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2015
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KITCHENS / HOT WATER TAPS
GEO 4-in-1 hot water tap from

Rangemaster offers 98o hot
ater, dual filtered cold ater,
plus domestic hot and cold water
and is availabled in Chrome and
Brushed finishes. Rangemaster /
rangemastersinks.co.uk

ranke has launched its solid

stainless steel Minerva Mondial tap
in an electronic version. i itall
controlled ith simple push button
functionalit , the Minerva Mondial
electronic in tap has pre set
and second hands free
pro rammes. separate electronic
dial dispenses instant filtered C
filtered boilin and filtered cold
ater, hile standard mains hot and
cold are operated b a sin le lever.
Franke / franke.co.uk
ot pot Titanium’s lessio

matt black in hot ater
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nstant ot ink Mi er ith lever handles
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as hot and cold ater. Perrin & Rowe /
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Below: The latest release from ip ater

, the droTap ll in ne Celsius rc
dispenses five different ater t pes from a
sin le tap, includin filtered boilin , chilled
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cold ater. t is available in ip’s ran e of
finishes, includin rose old, platinum and
unmetal. Zip Water UK / zipwater.co.uk
bode’s ronteau in hot ater

tap ran e has been enhanced,
ith several additions includin
the rofessional Monobloc
(pictured). Abode / abode.eu
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2015
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The innovative GROHE

Red kitchen tap has been
revamped, and the new
model now offers sleek
controls. It now offers new
sleek controls, a smart child
lock device and an energy
savin holida ’ mode, hich
caps the maximum water
temperature inside the boiler
at 60 degrees Celsius. It is
available as a Duo model
(allowing cold and hot water
like a conventional kitchen
tap), or as a Mono model
which exclusively supplies
boiling water alongside a
pre-existing kitchen tap.
Grohe / grohe.co.uk

Quooker's most recent launch is Flex, a

tap providing instant boiling, warm and
cold ater in addition to a pull out e ible
hose to ensure the accurate delivery of
water. Quooker / quooker.co.uk
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tap dispenses hot ater, filtered
cold ater, and re ular hot and cold
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shapes ith a choice of Brushed
teel or olished Chrome finishes.
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The uatreau mart

Tap offers lar er volumes
of boilin chilled and
sparklin ater in the
kitchen and is the onl
tap to deliver an instant
three litres of boilin
ater e uivalent to
mu s ithout a
drop in temperature
and short recover time
of five minutes in the
event that three litres
are used in one go.
Pure H2O /
pureh2o.co.uk

Next Level
BRINGING A MULTI-STOREY PROPERTY
UP-TO-DATE INVOLVED RE-THINKING ALL
THE ASPECTS THAT MAKE A HOUSE A HOME
AND PLACING THE KITCHEN CENTRE-STAGE
Photography: Rick Mccullagh

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L
LI Design recently feeling of warmth and soul. The key Full height sliding
completed a total to the overall success of the design doors were installed
redesign and was to re-think the dynamics of all in the kitchen,
creatin a room filled
refurbishment of a the spaces and change the existing with natural light
seven-storey townhouse la outs to provide a desi n and o to complement the
in Highgate, North which responded to their brief. neutral, well-ordered
London. The owners aesthetic and practical
wanted to create a new environment. Although the house was around layout of this working
kitchen. A central
They liked the idea of having a 3,500 sq ft with generous room island incorporated
contemporary house and agreed that sizes, the house was very vertical, breakfast bar seating
the house lent itself to this but were comprisin of seven oors, ith to maximise the
concerned that contemporary design each room being effectively on a versatility of the space
could be cold and impersonal. half landin ’ and a central core
staircase connecting them. Overall
The brief was to create a contemporary the rooms seemed disconnected
family home that was practical with a

esi n’s creative solution to modernisin

the multi level home earned them an a ard
in the Interior Design (London) category of
the ropert ards
The kitchen spec included taps b ornbracht and appliances

from Miele and amsun . The orktop as Caesarstone in no , alon side
rbascato marble splashbacks. itchen and larder units, ban uette and
other oiner as all desi ned b esi ns and built b e asus ropert
from each other ithout o . esi n positioned the kitchen Rako ntelli ent li htin s stem hich
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around redefinin the eneral created a separate pantr . There as to be set, both indoor and outdoor.
arrangements. Light was brought an e istin chimne but no fireplace,
back into the staircase, by adding so a as ribbon fire as specified By changing the dynamics of the
e tra sk li hts on the top oor and alon ith some casual seatin in spaces, esi n not onl ma imised
also addin a oor to ceilin indo the form of a chaise lon ue. or the the available space, but completel
on the third oor half landin . other side of the room a lar e bespoke changed the mood and dynamics of
ban uette and a contemporar oak the propert creatin a contemporar ,
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second oor hich as impractical as The resultin space has a harmonious
the heart of the home. The kitchen was The second oor here the kitchen feel as ou move up the house, but ith
relocated to the first oor at the rear of as ori inall located as reconfi ured each oor havin its o n character. d
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The family had a large collection of vintage travel posters that

they wished to display prominently around the house, this
formed the starting point for the design and created a strong
graphic backdrop to the overall aesthetic. Elsewhere, the look in
the kitchen was kept clear and tidy thanks to the inclusion of a
separate pantry and utility room in the scheme

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Trail BlazingT RN T N N’ CR T RT R’
THIS MONTH AS A HOST OF NEW LAUNCHES AND
INSPIRING IDEAS FEED THE BUZZ ON THE DESIGN
TRAIL AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK…
Photography: Bircan Tulga / Philip Vile
Striking street furniture designed by Lou

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proceedings. Each Tube Line piece is made
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returns for its ninth architectural practices. 2018 will again designers); Project (contract
edition, hosting the play host to hundreds of fringe events, design); British Collection (UK
best in design from showroom presentations, workshops, designers); Elements (architectural
the UK and beyond, and featuring talks and public-facing installations all accessories); Detail (luxury
a wide range of talent from young with design at their heart. Events will interiors); and Light (international
entrepreneurial start-ups to well run over three days and follow a distinct lighting). Both Elements and Light
established design practices. trail north to south from Spa Fields are new exhibitions for 2018. d
down to Farringdon linking together
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district, the festival programme has of specially commissioned installations.

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presenting its display of Sebastian Cox from Bette. The bathroom brand will be
designs at its two Clerkenwell showrooms exhibiting at Design Fields during CDW
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brand’s oorin desi ns ill be sho n on easel’ in a
gallery style throughout the event
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be found at Design Fields
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