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Kitchen &Bathroom

Artist inResidence

Global PerspectiveA broader view of the kitchen market

Home from HomeSeeking inspiration from hotel bathroom brilliance

High Spec TechLuxury appliances for high-end projects

Designer Christophe Pillet on stylish simplicity, ambitious

collaborations, and the need to resist change for changes sake


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French designer Christophe Pillet has designed the newMemoria range for bathroom manufacturer VitrA. The collectioncomprises a full brassware, furniture and sanitaryware offering,including the rectangular basin shown, which is made from

VitrAs Infinit mineralcast.

Pillet reveals the thinking behind his latest designs in anexclusive interview starting on page 34.

VitrA | www.vitra.co.uk

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Since for some of us its holiday season, we thoughtit would be timely to take a look at some of theinspirational hotels that are currently giving guestsbathroom envy. Featuring plenty of impressive

designs from around the world, there are lots of luxury toucheson show that could be adopted for residential schemes in orderto create the ultimate home sanctuary.

This month, we also review some of the high-end high-techmaking an impact in the kitchen in our round-up of cuttingedge appliances.

We also talk to French designer Christophe Pillet about hisMemoria bathroom collection for VitrA and why he sees asimpler, more flexible future for the bathroom.Finally, we assess global priorities in the kitchen sector, askinga few of the major European brands about how they view theirprospects both in the UK and on an international level.

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Ideas and inspiration from the world of design

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designer |industry news

Notebook

100% Design will return next month, marking its20th anniversary with the announcement thatone of the design worlds big hitters, PhilippeStarck, will open the exhibition.

The show which takes place 17-20 September

during London Design Week coincides withthe unveiling of Flexible Architecture, Starcksnew ceramic tile collection for CeramicaSantAgostino on Capitol Designer Studiosstand (Stand E600).

This years event has also secured the presenceof a range of leading names in the design andcreative industry from Heals and Vitra, toJaime Hayon, El Ultimo Grito and Nina Tolstrup.

A host of kitchen and bathroom brands willbe exhibiting in a dedicated section of theshow, including Kitchen Architecture, Piqu,Poggenpohl, Teuco, and Keramag Design.

This years event staged over 22,000 sq mwithin Earls Court London will be the showslast appearance at the venue before moving toOlympia London in 2015.

See the September issue of Designer Kitchen& Bathroom for a full preview.

100% Design | www.100percentdesign.co.uk

EVENT PREVIEW:100% DESIGN

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Kohler has launched a new sanitaryware and furniturecollection called Terrace. The most striking componentis the geometrically-inspired L-shaped vanity basinwhich features an innovative concealed drain system.

The overhang design of the basin allows for the neatform of the accompanying furniture to fit underneathto maximise space.

Kohler | www.kohler.co.uk

Shapely Style


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F O O D I S A R T . P R E S E R V E I T .

In craftsmanship and

performance,

Sub-Zero is without

rival. Its advanced

technology keeps food

fresher longer.

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AGAs new City60 cooker has beendesigned for those who want a traditionalrange cooker in their home but do nothave the space. The 60cm-wide oven hasbeen created with smaller homes in mind

and features two ovens and a hotplate.

The City60 is available in 14 coloursincluding the two new AGA shades ofRose and Lemon.

AGA | www.agaliving.com

SculurdSylThe Handmade bathtub designedby Michael Schmidt for Falper.

Falper | www.falper.it

The Spritz thermostatic shower panelfrom Hudson Reed has a brushedstainless steel finish and features multi-option showering. The inset fixed head

includes a conventional water sprayplus nine additional nozzles for variousshowering selections.

Hudson Reed | www.hudsonreed.co.uk

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Notebook

designer |industry news

The Mattis freestanding bath isnew from Keramag Design. Thebath is created from resin stonewhich is a high quality materialthat is warm to the touch, while

being resistant to heat, shockand chemicals.

The bath includes a shelf andcan be used against a wall or

freestanding for a middle-of-the-room statement bathtub.

Keramag Design |

www.keramagdesign.com

Onyx basin from Lapicida. Hand carved fromsolid blocks of crystalline stone, the materialsdistinctive mineral banding ranges from pure white to subtle

greys, pinks and browns. The basins come in a range ofshapes and sizes up to around 1m x 600mm.

Lapicida | www.lapicida.com

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CLASSY GLASS

NaturalLuxury

Appliance brand Caple has introduced a new whiteglass version of its DD910BK downdraft hood. Thecompany says it is the first of its kind on the market andhas been produced to match the glass on the ovens andhoods in its Sense Premium collection.

Caple | www.caple.co.uk

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Continuing Blums tradition of innovation,TANDEMBOX antaro has beendeveloped to give customers moreflexibility when it comes to creatingtheir dream set-up. With contemporarystyling, TANDEMBOX antaro allowscustomers to personalise their drawerswith two colour choices and the use ofdesign elements.

For more information, contact Blum on01908 285700.

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Our monthly round-up of industry news,opinions and talking points

ThinktankJoin the growing community ofsubscribers to the K&B Networknow and keep up-to-date with allthe latest industry news, productlaunches, opinions and jobopportunities.

Recent features include: newshowroom for Twyford and KeramagDesign brands; top tips for enhancedshowroom design; and LaufenMarketing Manager Sarah Holeytackles the K&B Network Q&A.

Visit www.kb-network.co.uk

for the latest new websites,showroom openings, productlaunches and upcoming events.

WHIRLPOOLAGREESINDESITBUYOUTHome appliance manufacturer

Whirlpool has agreed a 600m deal to

acquire a 60 per cent stake in smaller

Italian rival Indesit.

Family-controlled Indesit has

reportedly been in the process of

searching for potential buyers in order

to reduce its dependency on the

Italian market and to enable it to bettercompete against cheaper products

from Eastern Europe and China.

As well as its domestic market and

the UK, Indesit also has significantoperations in Poland, Russia

and Turkey and employs 16,000

workers. The companys main brands

are Indesit, Hotpoint and Scholtes.

Jeff Fettig, Whirlpool CEO, said of theacquisition: This will ideally position

us for sustainable growth in the highly

competitive and increasingly global

home appliance market in Europe.

The deal is expected to be concluded

by the end of 2014.

Whirlpool | www.whirlpool.co.uk

Indesit | www.indesit.co.uk

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InsinkEratorhas appointed Linda Phoutthasakas Marketing Manager. She has extensivemarketing experience and joins the foodwaste disposer and hot taps brand fromappliance manufacturer Beko.

Jennifer Farmeryhas joined Roca andLaufenas Product Manager. Workingacross both brands, Farmery will beresponsible for the management of theproduct life cycle and the introductionof new products into the UK market.

Max Campbell-Joneshas been appointedas Finance Director at UK brasswaremanufacturer Vado. He joins from Saint-Gobain Rencol and has previously held seniornance positions with Honda and Dyson.

PWShas appointed Sara Leshas Area

Sales Manager with responsibility fordeveloping sales in the South West region.She has over 20 years sales managementexperience gained in the food sector forbrands including Mars Confectionary andWalkers Snack Foods.

Mark David has been appointed

agents for Ballerina Kitchens

covering an area stretching from

north of the Thames up the EastCoast of the UK. Churchman

meanwhile will continue to look

after business for the brand inthe UK south of the Thames,

Mark Evans, Managing Director

of Mark David, said: Ballerina

is keen to expand its business

in the UK and Churchman

approached us to see if we

could work with them and

Ballerina covering a large

section of the UK.

Ballerinas offering includes a

drawer box system from

Grass with a variable width,24 colour carcases as standard,

1,800 RAL lacquer colours,

four base unit heights and a

choice of 450 doors across

seven ranges.

One of the Ballerina features

that stood out for me was

its ability to produce digitally

printed laminate to provide

a similar service as book

matching veneers, said

Evans. This means that on

an island unit for example, the

design on the doors, drawers

and side panels can follow allaround the island. There was

a striking example of this in

the Ballerina showroom at its

headquarters in Rodinghausen

and it will be one of the first of

the new displays Ill be putting

in my showroom.

Mark David expects to

finalise its plans for Ballerinas

presence at its showroom

and on its website during

the A30 Keuchenmeile

event in Germany next

month but is welcoming

suggestions and queries from

retailers in the meantime.

Mark David |www.markdavid.co.uk

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I want to create the kindsof things that if the houseburns down, you want torun and saveMarcel Wanders, Designer

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the bigquestion

Julie Stevens, Sales Designer,Hale and Murray, Poole:It is possible to include a tour of your showroom orfactory on your website. It seems a good idea but I dohave reservations though. If your website is that good,will it stop people from coming into your showroom andtouching and seeing the quality of the product and seeingthe items you do not have on display? All very well if yousell over the Internet, but if that is not the case, surely theidea is to get the customer through the door to show whyyou stand out from the rest.

Paul Leach, Interiors andProperty Photographer, Wakefield:I totally agree Julie. The last thing a website should do isover-expose the showroom. If they visit with a Google tour,they might think theyve seen it all.Prospective customers(as they often tell you) are just looking for ideas, looselytranslated as I dont know what I want. Great photography

inspires, motivates and enthuses, which needs to andmust increase showroom traffic. Poor photographywont. It just says we dont care enough.

Nehal McGregor, Design Consultant,Victor Paris Bathrooms, Glasgow:Creating an engaging and professional looking websiteis no longer an optional extra to a business strategy. Ireally struggle to identify with businesses that shy awayfrom spending money on professional photographers,copywriters and web designers to showcase theirbusiness online. You would not leave your showroomwindow cluttered and unwashed for ages, so why would

you leave your web window cluttered, unclean (notupdated) and shabby?

If I wanted to add 10 pages of high quality images, textsand products to my website, it can cost me up to 5,000 orless. This pales into insignificance if I start comparing it tothe cost of adding 10 premium bays to my showroom.

Although the market is competitive, I believe the Internethas made it possible for smaller businesses to competewith big suppliers who have thousands of square metersof showroom space. A responsible, savvy and wellresearched mix of mid-sized showroom space, an honestsocial media profile and a beautifully designed website isan ideal tool to stay ahead of the competition.

See the full discussion in the Designer Kitchen &BathroomMagazine group at www.linkedin.com

Q If 80% of customers start their

shopping online, shouldnt your

website be better than your showroom?


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Our monthly showroom spotlight

Showing off


designer |showrooms

Neil Lerner Kitchen Design

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Independent kitchen retailer Neil

Lerner has refurbished its two studios

in Londons Finchley Road.

A number of new materials and styles

have been added to the displays,

including silvery grey metallic door

fronts combined with rough-cut oak,

plus experimentation with large format

porcelain which mimics the effect of

bookmatched marble and onyx and

can be used as a wallcovering instead

of glass splashbacks.

A kitchen showroom is a bit like a

fashion business that is launching its

new collections, says Lerner. Were

always looking for new ideas and

innovations and though were keen

to interpret the latest trends, we are

not a slave to them. Its our distinctive

look that customers want.

Neil Lerner Kitchen Design |

487/9 Finchley Road, Hampstead,

London, NW3 6HS |

www.neillerner.com


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D A V O N P O R TN a t u r a l l y D i s t i n c t i v e I n t e r i o r s

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Vis it you r n eare st sho wroom in the south of Eng lan d t o e xperience the dif ference.

To req ues t a por tfo lio or speak to a d esi gner: 0845 468 0025

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Showing off

Nicholas Anthonys Knightsbridge

showroom is located on Brompton

Road and features SieMatic kitchen

furniture along with appliances from

Gaggenau and Siemens.

The space has been recently

renovated to show a selection of

SieMatic kitchen options following

the retailers move to team up with

the German brand. Tony Nicholas,

Managing Director of Nicholas

Anthony, said: We are thrilled to

be joining forces with SieMatic, we

believe that SieMatics exceptional

range of luxury kitchens, rich heritage

and outstanding service will provide

the necessary ingredients for us to

evolve and build upon our successes

to date.

Nicholas Anthony celebrated its 50th

anniversary last year, and now has

showrooms in a number of South-East

locations including Ascot, Cambridge

and Colchester as well as its flagship

store in Wigmore Street.

Nicholas Anthony |

172 Brompton Road,

London, SW3 1HW |

www.nicholas-anthony.co.uk

Nicholas Anthony

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SALICE.

TITANIUM.WARMTH AND TECHNOLOGY: TITANIUM FINISH.

The new titanium finish perfectly integrates the hinge into the design of the cabinet conveying a sensation of warmth and

at the same time incorporating modern functionality. The colour, new and different compared with the traditional blued or

nickel-plated finishes, is less invasive and has a muted sheen. The titanium reflections make this hinge ideal in

combination with darker interiors and with the numerous shades of wood available. The good reflection properties and the

technological aspect of the hinge allow a perfect integration with the place where it is to be inserted, also suitable in the

lightest interiors. The corrosion strength is considerably increased compared to the classic nickel-plated finish.

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designer | hotel bathrooms

Hereto Stay

For that touch of luxury in the bathroom, where better to look for

inspiration that the hotel sector, where strong design ideas and

high-end specification make all the difference

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The exclusive Kandolhu Island Resort in the Maldives

comprises 30 bungalows finished to luxury standard

and includes sanitaryware, furniture, brassware and

wellness products from Laufen. Among the products

featured are Il Bagno Alessi One bathtubs as well as

washbasins and WCs from the same collection.

Laufen | www.laufen.com


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designer| hotel bathrooms


Forprospective guests looking for a hotel, itused to be very much all about the bedroom.Photos on hotel booking sites used to focus

just on this aspect of the stay together withperhaps a neatly posed picture of the check-indesk but now, certainly for the top-end, thebathroom has taken on a new emphasis.

Darren Paxford, National Sales Managerat VitrA, says: In recent years, the expectationsfrom consumers on hotel bathrooms haverisen dramatically. Designers are faced withthe task of meeting these expectations, whilstalso considering the practicalities of a hotel

space and meeting a budget. Guests arenow looking for their bathroom to providethem with a luxury experience, whetherits the treat of a luxury duo walk-in monsoonshower, or an indulgently large bath.

He adds that the general look and style of thewhole space has to feel modern and decadentwith beautiful taps, striking mirrors and wowfactor vanity units and basins. Its easy to seehow much inuence this has on bookings, headds. You just have to look at hotel websites.Now many hotels will provide pictures and namethe brands of the key features found within theirbathroom as it can help luxury and boutiquehotels set themselves apart from chains, andattract discerning customers.

When it comes to the design approach, thereare certainly parallels between the hotel andresidential sectors. Georgina Spencer, MarketingManager at Roca, points out: The hotelbathroom has a lot in common with its domestic

counterpart, not just in terms of creating a spa-like, relaxing sanctuary, but also in creating anindividual nish with a sense of character thatsets them apart from the competition.

Just as bathrooms sell houses, rstimpressions of a hotel are very often won or lostin the bathroom, so its important that designersget the look and feel of this space spot on.

Consumers seem to be attaching a greater

importance to the role of the bathroom in thehome, not just for its functionality but also itsholistic benets for unwinding and retreatingfrom the stresses of modern day life.

Lynn Dale, National Sales Manager at KeramagDesign, says: Bathrooms are being designedto balance the practical needs of hopping in the

power shower before work with being a serenespace to have a leisurely soak in a statementbath. Ultimately, everyone wants to integrate theluxury experience that they get from a hotel stayinto their own home, with the ability to treatthemselves every day.

As well as the style points, there are of coursepractical issues that apply specically to hotelbathrooms too. David Osborne, ManagingDirector at Roman, says: Cleaning regulations in

hotels mean that bath screens must be cleanedfrom the outside without stepping into the bathand hotels have furniture alongside the baththerefore the bath screen needs to lock at 90degrees to avoid bathroom xtures and ttings.

It is for both practicality and aesthetic reasonsthat surface materials are a vital part of the hotelbathroom specication. Traditionally, for theluxury end of the market this has meant luxurystone and textured surfaces. However, there arenow real alternatives according to Stuart White,Managing Director at Bushboard. Laminate wallpanels have never been a stronger contender asa design choice than they are now because highdenition printing and surface texture innovationmeans that they can authentically mirrorthe look of real stone and marble, while alsooffering a signicant cost benet, no ongoingmaintenance and are easier and lightweight toinstall. The panels can also be tted in a truewetroom environment if desired, and withoutany distracting extrusions, which overcomes

for many designers what has historically been amajor drawback of laminate in bathrooms.

As the boundaries between high-end hotel anddomestic bathroom design continue to blur,consumers will increasingly be looking to replicatethe very best in holiday luxury in their own homes,raising the bar for designers everywhere. i

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Perrin & Rowe brassware

features in this executive king

room guest bathroom at the five

star Corinthia Hotel in London,

including bespoke deck-mounted

valves and bespoke shower.

Perrin & Rowe |

www.perrinandrowe.co.uk


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Teucos Duralight material can

be created in monobloc forms of

any shape, size or thickness. The

Italian manufacturer worked with

designer Matteo Nunziati to create

a customised basin, shower tray

and bathtub for the interiors of theTrump Towers complex in Pune,

India. Teuco | www.teuco.com

The Wellesley hotel in Londons Knightsbridge has been restored with

a combination of its 1920s history and modern design. All 36 rooms andsuites including the Penthouse Suite housed over the 6th and 7th floors

feature a hi-tech WC system including a Geberit AquaClean 8000.

Geberit | www.geberit-aquaclean.co.uk

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Bagnodesign supplied the bathrooms at the

Pik Palace Hotel in Azerbaijan, part of the

Shahdag Mountain Resort. The spec included

Malmo freestanding bathtubs, Kudos Cube

mixers and Bagnotec Harmony stone basins.

Bagnodesign | www.bagnodesign.co.uk

The 85 rooms at the Belgraves boutique

hotel in London each contain bathrooms clad

with Arabescato marble and feature dark

wood vanity units with smoked glass tops

and brass beaded curtains along the glazed

wall that divides bathroom and bedroom. Thebrassware and showers have been specified

from across Hansgrohes product range.

Hansgrohe | www.hansgrohe.co.uk

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Bathrooms at the Mawell Resort in Langenburg, Germany,

feature 68 Toto NC collection toilets and eight GL Washlet

toilets with bidet functions. Toto | www.gb.toto.com

The bathrooms in the Rafayel on the Left Bank Hotel & Spa in

London are spacious and indulgent, designed with Roca fittings and

Murano glass mosaic tiles and combine water efficient WCs with

cutting-edge ceramic design. Roca | www.uk.roca.com


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HOTELSPECA selectionof crossoverproducts thatmake the gradefor hoteliers andhomeownersalike

Left:Bushboards

Nuance Calacatta

Marble True

Scale laminate

wall panelling

Right: TheInipi B sauna

from Duravit

Left:The

President

bathtub from

Devon

& Devon

Right:The

Axor Citterio

Electronic Mixer

Right:Basinfrom the Water

Jewels collection

designed by

Matteo Thun

for VitrA

Left: Concealed

Fixed Bath

Screen from

Roman Showers

Right: Asymetrical

washbasin from

the Xeno2 range

designed by

Robin Platt for

Keramag Design

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The latest incarnation of Artusi,Antonio Citterios

trailblazing industrial-style kitchen, has been adapted to

embrace a similarly professional range of appliances

designer| kitchens

Go

For the aspiring chef, there is nothingmore appealing than a professionalgrade kitchen in which to work. Today,the industrial look is nothing new, butwhen designer Antonio Citterio cameup with the Italia kitchen in 1988, it wasperhaps the first to bring professionalconcepts into the home.

Nine years on, Citterio took thatinitial idea and developed it further tocreate Artusi, a professional kitchenmanufactured by Arclinea whichaddressed the practical and hard-wearing principles of a restaurant

kitchen but refined into multipurposeautonomous work blocks in steel.At the heart of the design were highconstruction standards, understatedshapes and volumes, and ergonomics.

Over the years, Artusi has beenmodernised and updated in variousways. Conceived as a freestandingdesign, it evolved as a modular versionto become Outdoor in 2012 for (as thename suggests), cooking outside.

Its latest guise is as Artusi Gourmet,a kitchen system that integrates

professional grade appliances fromElectrolux Grand Cuisine. Thefurniture units have been remodelledto accommodate the key features of theappliances and to ensure a seamlessintegration between the kitchen and itstechnology.

Artusi Gourmet went on display forthe first time at Arclineas flagshipshowroom in Milan recently. Someof the key highlights include astove island, the frame of which canbe made to measure and can bespecified with finishes from the

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Pro

Arclinea catalogue. In addition to steel,

the worktop can also be selected inother materials and finishes.

Other re-worked elements includea specially designed hood and a tallunit specifically made to house the

Electrolux Grand Cuisine appliances.

The range is the latest in a long andproductive collaboration between themanufacturer and prolific designer

Citterio. My years working withArclinea have been dedicated toexperimentation with the concept of

the kitchen, starting with fine-tuningof a programme which could functionperfectly from an industrial designpoint of view and then, over the years,gradually studying the various types of

kitchens, he explains.

From a space for socialisingto the professional island, from thecompact single unit to the functional

microcosm, each different interpretationoffers a living solution that blendsperfectly with its surroundings,the ideal expression of changesin todays homes.

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designer| arclinea


designer | kitchens

Each different interpretation offers a living solution

that blends perfectly with its surroundings

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designer | interview

Artist in

ResidenceAsChristophe Pilletsnew bathroom collection for VitrAgets its UK launch, the

French designer explains why he sees his role as an illustrator for others inventions

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Christophe Pillet

Born in 1959, Christophe Pillet has been living and working in Paris since

1988. He graduated from Nices Arts Dcoratifs College in 1985 and became

Master of Domus Academy in Milan in 1986 during which time heworked alongside members of the prominent Memphis group.

From the late 1980s, he worked with world renowned designer Philippe

Starck in Paris before establishing his own design practice in 1993.

He engages in many elds, including product and furniture design, interior

decoration, architecture, scenography and artistic direction. He has created furniture

and products for Cappellini, Daum, JC Decaux, Driade, Ecart International, LOral,

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Iinitially became a designer veryrandomly, admits Paris-based designerChristophe Pillet. Growing up, I was

like most kids and wanted to be amusician. I went to art school and spentthe time that I was there trying to workout what I really wanted to be.

I found myself faking being a designerand started drawing all sorts of thingssuch as chairs and other products. After afew years, people started believing I was adesigner and so I had to do it for real!

This journey of personal discovery forPillet was happening at a particularlyvibrant time for the world of designas it coincided with the emergence

of the Memphis group in the early1980s which included such luminariesas Ettore Sottsass, Matteo Thun and

Javier Mariscal to name a few. It wascharacterised by the bright colours,

asymmetrical shapes and kitschreferences of the numerous items offurniture and other objects producedbetween 1981 and 1988.

Pillet had been awarded his diplomafrom Domus Academy in Milan before

joining the Memphis group as assistantto Martine Bedin and Michele DeLucchi. He returned to Paris to work

with Philippe Starck before establishinghis own design agency in 1993.

It is a distinguished past that evennow seems to fill him with a sense of

bemusement about how it all came tobe. It was not a planned career. I feellike a tourist or a stranger in this realmof design and I mean that very sincerely.I am motivated by doing different

things, and if youre a tourist, you areinterested in discovering new thingsand exploring thats exactly what I amdoing with design, wandering aroundlooking for things that are different.

It is an approach that has led to designpartnerships that are many and varied.Clients have included Cappellini,Lacoste, LOral and Whirlpool. He

explains that many of the productshe has designed have come about asa result of a true collaboration ratherthan a simple design to commissionprocess. In many cases, they dont ask

me for a specific piece of furniture orproduct. We just agree that we want todo something together. I then do, notexactly just what I want, but what Ithink would be good for them.

When VitrA approached Pillet tocollaborate with them, he welcomedthe opportunity to work in an area ini

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which he believes there is scope to donew things. The bathroom is a verychallenging area of the home, notnecessarily because of the individual

products themselves, but because of thedifficulty in changing things. For instance,if you want to change things in your livingroom, you can move or change your sofaor bring in other furniture. If you want to

change your bathroom you need to get ina designer or an architect and an installer,so it is much more complicated.

My thought then was to try to design

products that will address this andthat is something I have been thinkingabout since.

Central to these ideas for the future

is Pillets desire for the bathroom tobreak away from some of its existingconstraints he talks of an idea for aplug and play system for the bathroomto give the homeowner the opportunityto reconfigure the space easily without

it having to cost the price of a small car.For now though, the first fruits of Pilletscollaboration with VitrA is the Memoriacollection, an all-encompassing range

including basins, brassware andfurniture, created to help fill what he

believed to be a gap in the extensiveVitrA product catalogue: There wereso many great products there, but I feltthat it was missing some of the basics the t-shirt and jeans if you like.

Im also an interior architect and forme, I dont always look to use designerproducts. Its often a case of trying tofind good, low profile and more subtleproducts, so I suggested we go down

this route. I wouldnt even go as far asdescribing it as minimalistic becausethis in itself suggests some kind of loftyartistic intention. Rather, it is simple,silent and filling in some important gaps.

He sees this very much as a startingpoint to what will be a long-termpartnership: We are squaring the circlewith this collection to create a very

important set of products, but there arelots of other ideas for the future whichare still at the prototype stage.Pillet beieves that the bathroom productcategory could see the ongoing impact of

new technology more than most: With

some traditional type of furniture sofas

for example there is only so muchdifference that technology can make. Theform and function always remains broadlythe same. It is different for ceramic in thebathroom however. Here you can do lots

more work in making it thinner, differentshapes and colours, transference of heat,sustainability, so technology gives us areal capacity to potentially change theproducts that we have today.

And yet, this change could bearrested by a cultural inertia orresistance to change that can often be abig factor in maintaining the status quo.

We have a mental tradition both interms of the manufacturer, dealers andthe customer which is a limitation tothis capacity to change.

The bathroom is the only placewhere the product has remained whiteas it was when it was first manufactured200 years ago or so. The psychologicalidea of white being hygienic is not

really so relevant, but the fact isthat if a manufacturer makes othercolours, it does not sell.


It was not a planned career. I feel like atourist or a stranger in this realm of design

i

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Furniture and brassware from VitrAs Memoria collection


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It was like this for kitchen appliancesyears ago of course, but now you can buyblue, yellow or patterned refrigerators tosuit the whole kitchen design.

Pillet feels that the cultural inertia inthe bathroom and his belief that thisis related to the established built-innature of the space is an example ofthe questioning process that is at the

heart of the design process. He saysit is about asking the question of howshould we change things, why shouldwe change them, and what benefitswould it bring. For me, these are

the only questions for a designer toconsider. All the rest is just blah blah.

A lot of the time, I think about thesethings quite selfishly in terms of how I

would like things to be in the future, andby that I am talking about months intothe future not decades. It is importantto consider how we can improve theenvironment around us and make thingsbetter. This is the role of design, finding

these good reasons and not to changethings for the sake of changing them.Anything is possible, but thats not alwaysa good enough reason for doing it.

For a profession not always known forits modesty, Pillet has an interestingand matter-of-fact take on his role

as a designer. Were not inventinganything, he says. It is engineers whoinvent things and we are just wrappingtheir ideas. The work of a designer ismore about materialising or illustratingwhat life is about today or tomorrow.

He adds that even if he tried toimagine and design a house for theyear 3000, it would be nothing butscience fiction because there would be

so much that still needs to be inventedby engineers. It is useful for ourimaginations perhaps, but otherwiseit serves no purpose. I am interestedin changing things for the better

today. Im less interested in thetime after I am dead and gone.

So of his substantial design workso far, what is Pillets own favourite?

The reality for any designer is thatyoure not ever satisfied with whatyou have achieved, so I would alwayshave to say my favourite is the nextone Im working on because it is all

about developing new things.

If I had to pick something frommy past work though I would say

the Agatha Dreams chaise longuethat I designed for Ceccotti. It stilllooks good to me and I think hasescaped time it could have beendesigned 20 years before or 20

years after. It doesnt belong toa particular trend of style.

As for future designs, Pillet hasno wish list of product types that

he would like to direct his skillstowards. What I like is meeting newpeople, going to new places andworking on new projects. Whetherit is a car, a hotel, a chair, the nature

of the product is not too important tome. I just like working on ambitiousprojects with ambitious people. d

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infoChristophe Pillet |www.christophepillet.com

VitrA | www.vitra.co.uk

Anything is possible, but thats not alwaysa good enough reason for doing it


Stream Chair designed for Bals Tokyo

Agatha Dreams chaise longue for Ceccotti


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pg39

Above: 25 Casablanca

restaurant, Casablanca,

Morocco (2012)

Left:Watch design

for Lacoste (2008)

Right:Hotel Sahrai,

Casablanca,

Morocco (2014)

Below left:Aero

System, Ciatti, (1999)

Below right:Guilo

Guilo restaurant,

Paris, France (2008)


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Sous Vide provides

a vacuum sealed

cooking environment

that uses slow and

low-temperature

steam cooking to allow

avours and aromas

to develop. Food can

also be prepared

in advance without

compromising ontaste. The Electrolux

CombiSteam

SousVide has three

low-temperature sous

vide settings and

it can also steam,

roast, bake and grill.

Electrolux |

www.electrolux.co.uk

The Fly island hood from Best featured

sensor control which switches the hood on

automatically whenever smoke, steam orvapours are detected.

Best | www.besthoods.co.uk

The Maytag

5MF1267AA three-

door fridge freezer

has a large 26 cu ft

capacity and features an

integrated ice and water

dispenser.Maytag |

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pg40Britannias Fleet 90cm range cooker is

available in a variety of congurations

and colours include matt black, matt

burgundy and matt cream (shown).

Britannia | www.britannialiving.co.uk

The UWT1682 handleless

wine cabinet from Liebherr.

Liebherr | www.liebherr.co.uk

Gorenjes Colour Edition washing

machine and tumble dryer. As well

as orange, the range which also

includes a refrigerator is available

in white, black, stainess steel, or red.

Gorenje | www.gorenje.co.uk

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The CVG75SQPNX Gas on Glass hob from Candy.

Candy | www.candy-domestic.co.uk

The Whirlpool Fusion range with iXelium nish. Products in the

collection have been designed to align perfectly while the iXelium

surface stainless steel resists abrasions and can be easily cleaned

with the wipe of a wet cloth. Whirlpool | www.whirlpool.co.uk

Smegs TR4110 Victoria range cooker is shown here in

pastel blue. It is also available in black, red wine, cream,

silver and pink. Measuring 110cm wide, the design includes

a multifunctional main oven and auxiliary oven, each of

which have a capacity of 63 litres and side opening doors

for easy access. Smeg | www.smeguk.com

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A GlobalPerspectiveFor many kitchen brands, their own domestic market is just one small part

of the business. We asked a few of the major European players about how

they view their prospects both in the UK and on an international level

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Pronorms Y Line handleless range

in Stone Grey matt lacquer and

Sepia Brown wood veneer


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STRENGTHENINGGROWTHHeinz Hachmeister,Managing Director, Pronorm

How important is the UKkitchen market to yourbrand right now and doyou perceive it to be agrowth market?

The UK market is an extremelyimportant one for Pronorm,

it being one of our top threeexport markets. We continueto move forward in this marketand have achieved doubledigit growth in all of the lastthree years, with this yearsgures showing an increaseso far of 15%.

The market shows every signof recovery and we expecta strong performance inthe next two or three yearsthrough our strong andcommitted dealer network ofaround 100 showrooms.

Our product line strategy,developed over the last veyears, is in perfect sync withthe UK market allowing ourdealers to sell kitchens in awide range of market sectors.Y-line, our handleless kitchen,in particular has been hugelysuccessful in the UK whichconrms to our productdevelopment team that we arevery much on trend.

Which other global marketsare key areas for yourbusiness at present, andwhich regions do you

anticipate will be the hotspots of the future?

Beside our domestic marketand the UK market, marketslike the Netherlands, Belgium,Luxembourg and Switzerlandare key areas for us at present.

From our point of view, marketssuch as Taiwan, China andRussia are growing marketsof the present and future. Weare also gaining experience inthese countries at the moment.Individually planned kitchenswith modern design Made in

Germany are also very popularin these markets.

Pronorm | www.pronorm.de


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A WORLDWIDE VISIONSara Wells, Regional Sales& Business DevelopmentManager, Doca UK

How important is the UKkitchen market to yourbrand right now and doyou perceive it to be agrowth market?

The UK is undoubtedly veryimportant to the kitchenmarket, as well as our ownbrand as I feel the designsector is led by globalinuences not just individuals.Not only London, but all majorcities within the UK contributeto the world stage of designand I very much believe wehave become instrumental tothis growing market.

Which other global marketsare key areas for yourbusiness at present, andwhich regions do youanticipate will be the hotspots of the future?

Doca UK is located inthe UK and serves onlythe UK market, however forDoca Spain we can say ithas seen important branddevelopment over the last fewyears with it moving into theNetherlands, northern Europeand Russia. That, along withprojects in New York andother areas of the USA has

not only boosted the brandbut also allowed it to completeon a global level.

When you actually look atthe buying pool as a whole,the world is quite small,especially when comparedto social mobility which isever increasing. As such, allmarkets relative to our brandare considered to ensure thatdevelopment, brand growthand continued cutting edgemanufacture remains for bothDoca UK and abroad.

Doca UK | www.docauk.com

Angon Kitchen Series from

Doca UK, featuring an

island unit with integrated

domino hobs and co-

ordinating extractor hood.

Finished in a Moocca wood

veneer with vertical grain


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ESSENTIALPRESENCEBernard Otulakowski,Managing Director,SieMatic UK

How important is the UKkitchen market to yourbrand right now anddo you perceive it tobe a growth market?

As a German manufacturer,the UK has always beena very important marketas Britain has a history inrecognising high qualitydesigns and setting trends.The rest of the world looks tothe UK for design inspirationand so as a global luxurybrand, its essential to have apresence in the UK. As such,we have recently invested ina central London showroomin the kitchen alley that isWigmore Street and we havealso just opened two newdisplays in Harrods.

Which other global marketsare key areas for yourbusiness at present, andwhich regions do youanticipate will be the hotspots of the future?

There are a few cities aroundthe world that are hailed asdesign meccas and so wehave been expanding andupdating our showrooms

in these types of locationsincluding New York,Amsterdam and Stuttgart,and of course, London.

SieMatic |www.siematic.co.uk

SieMatic has expanded

its portfolio of nishes

to include more veneer

options to assist with the

designing of open plan

living and kitchen spaces.

The new selection includes

veneers available in 13

nishes including a stone

beech option as well as

four walnut, six oak and

two pine nishes


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pg55Germankitchen brand Alno has launched its new steel

kitchen range into the UK. The AlnoInox steel kitchen

has a sleek and elegant design, for a contemporary

kitchen that reects the industrial trend.

Low maintenance and scuff-proof, the powder coating

provides robustness and colour fastness, whilst the

non-porous steel surfaces repel grease, making them

particularly easy to clean. A cardboard honeycomb

between the 0.8mm steel sheets has been designed

to provide maximum stability and strength, allowing

the fronts and shelf boards to retain their shape

despite being relatively light. Alno adds that the

panels cannot be warped by moisture or temperature

changes as the material features high heat resistanceand is 100% humidity resistant.

The new range was launched by at Alnos

Wigmore Street showroom in Central London,

where the Gold AlnoInox kitchen is on display.

The launch party included various steel-themed

celebrations including a steel drum workshop.

AlnoInox is the rst product by Swiss kitchen

manufacturer AFG Kchen to be offered under the

Alno brand since Alno acquired the company at thestart of 2014. The full Alno collection offers a huge

choice of contemporary materials, colours and

nishes, with AlnoInox the newest offering.

The powder-coated surfaces are available in 22

standard colour options plus all Natural Colour

System (NCS) colours, allowing a combination of

warm and cool shades. Pictured is AlnoInox Gold.

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Recruitment For recruitment advertising please callDaniel Holliday on 01787 221277

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hobsons|choice have an exciting newSales Design Consultant opportunity

available for the right candidate at ourSwindon showroom. We are lookingfor an experienced, enthusiasticdesigner with a proven sales ability atthe luxury end of the market.

The chosen candidate will join a friendly,successful team of Designers and staff in acompany that prides itself upon delivering thevery best customer service.

The company is the longest standingindependent bulthaup dealer in the UK

and have been designing and installingcontemporary kitchens and bathrooms for over

35 years.

During their introductory period all newstarters receive detailed company, product andprocedures training in the UK and Germany.They will also be supported by all relevantmembers of the hobsons|choice team.

We are looking for a person who has a realpassion for design; someone who can listento and understand a clients brief, delivercreative ideas professionally and successfullyachieve sales whilst promoting the ethos ofour company.

This individual will have strong projectmanagement skills covering both the design/

specifcation process and installationprocedure. They will be capable of handlingmultiple projects simultaneously andmaintaining clear lines of communicationbetween clients, suppliers and their respectiveline manager. Perhaps most importantly theywill be a great team player.

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To be successful in the role you must bring with you exemplary

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Designer Portfolio

Deco Glaze splashbacks & worktopsFusion is the epitome of elegance when it comes to splash backs and

worktops. Fusion adds a luxurious touch to any kitchen and bathroom

project through stunning designs which can be enhanced with our

DecoGlow backlighting. Fusion is an environmentally friendly product,

a luxury Eco product made from 99% re-cycled glass and is 100%

recyclable. This ecological design comes in a fantastic range of colours

including sapphire, glacier and chasm, perfect for creating a statement

piece in your home. The recommended DecoGlow back-lighting, used

to enhance and illuminate the Fusion glass, is made of the latest LED

technology. DecoGlow delivers unique lighting solutions ranging in

specification options including warm cool or a colour changing light.

This truly adds a wow factor to your design

Deco Glaze

Tel: 0208 569 8585

Fax: 0208 569 8586

www.decoglaze.co.uk

Its all in the detailDeralam have now available large stocks of 25mm solid surface

worktops ready for nationwide delivery.

For samples and Display stands, please contact our national sales

office: Deralam Laminates Ltd, West Coast Park, Bradley Lane,

Standish, Wigan, WN6 0YR. Southern depot: Units 10 + 10a, Woodside

Park , Foster Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 5TA

Deralam

01257 478540

[email protected]

www.deralam.co.uk

Pietra solid surface worktops

Off-The-Shelf and Bespoke worktopsRetailers and kitchen manufacturers alike are increasingly using

Woodentops for off-the-shelf and highly bespoke items. Produced

from our 3-acre site in Devon we distribute all over the UK using our

specialised carriers either to site or to your premises. There is stock of

more than 1500 solid wooden worktops ready for speedy despatch in

a choice of 12 sizes and at least 10 speci. Special orders of 80mm andthicker worktops and end grain chopping blocks are normally made

and delivered in 2-3 weeks.

Woodentops

+44 (0)1392 421111

www.woodentops.co.uk

Volare with HI-MACS- Aran CucineElegance and designBorn out of the experience of Aran Cucine, one of the most prestigious

kitchen furnishings producers, and the new generation hi-tech

material HI-MACS produced by LG Hausys, the new version of

the Volare kitchen is an iconic concept designed to blend forcefully

and seamlessly into the most contemporary and sophisticated

environments. The white base, the HI-MACS worktop and the vertical

columns give a sleek and dynamic look to the kitchen. The cabinetsystem, in oak-backed white, creates a structured balance of visual

harmony and stability between the kitchen and the living areas.

HI-MACSby LG Hausys

01892 704074

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For product placement please call

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SaneuxPODIUM is a very successful collection of handleless furniture with

countertops and sit-on washbasins. This brand new addition for

2014 offers 10 different configurations, with up to 4 drawers beneath

a countertop for maximum storage, or just 1 drawer for an ultra-

minimalistic look. PODIUM washbasins are available in a variety

of styles and sizes all sharing the excellent craftsmanship and soft

curves that Saneux is known for. Available in gloss white or weng,

wall-hung or floor-mounted, furniture sizes start at 500mm for a

small washroom setting and go up to 1800mm offering a real design

statement for any master en-suite or bathroom. The PODIUM rangefrom Saneux delivers excellent versatility and uncompromising design

adding to a unique solution for any modern bathroom setting.

Saneux

0800 1973 800

www.saneux.com

Hansgrohe expands its Select rangeHansgrohe introduces new additions to its Select range including

the ShowerSelect thermostat with integrated shower support;

ShowerSelect S concealed thermostats in a new round design, perfect

for combining with round hand and overhead showers; and new

ShowerSelect manual mixers to complement the existing thermostatic

options and meet the widest range of installation needs.

The innovative Select collection from Hansgrohe includes Raindance

Select hand showers, overhead showers and showerpipes with

ShowerSelect and ShowerTablet thermostatic bath/shower controls all

with a simple push button select operation. Intuitive and enjoyable

to use for all ages, even with soapy hands, there are no complex

electronics, just a reliable mechanical control.

Hansgrohe

01372 465 655

[email protected]

www.hansgrohe.co.uk

Get Swept Awaywith the GalleonShower Panel fromHudson ReedThis all-in-one shower solution

provides the luxury of multi-

function showering in one

product so theres no need to

wade through a sea of shower

valves, slide rail kits, fixed

heads and body jets.

With a contemporary brushed

stainless steel finish and soft

curved design, the Galleon

shower features an overhead

shower, body jets and handset

so its ideal for all the family.

It also features thermostatic

anti-scald protection for your

peace of mind. The Galleon is easy to operate, with one control for the

temperature and one control to turn on, off and divert to the different

shower options.

Retailing at just 799 the Galleon shower panel is a simple but

effective way to update any bathroom. Available from mid-August,the Galleon is just one of a wave of exciting new products launching

for Autumn 2014

Hudson Reed

01282 418000

www.hudsonreedbathrooms.co.uk

Why Quartzforms...? The Evolution of Stoneinto a Perfect SurfaceQUARTZFORMS engineered stone goes one step further than

natural stone. QUARTZFORMS is the result of the most cutting-edge

technological development of the exclusive Bretonstone process.

QUARTZFORMS versatility, resistance, aesthetic appearance, hygienic

qualities, and easy maintenance have won the trust of architects and

designers worldwide. QUARTZFORMS have created with Italian flair

a range of beautiful aesthetically appealing surfaces, which offer an

equal balance between classical elegance and contemporary style,

which has proven popular with kitchen and bathroom companies,

interior designers, and architects. QUARTZFORMS made in Germany

with precision engineering, innovation and quality, enables their

customers to benefit from the scratch, heat, and stain resistance that

comes with every QUARTZFORMS product.

QF Distribution Limited

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Rapport Taps from AbodeThe Rapport collection of chrome finish taps created especially for

the UK market forms part of a new range of bathroom brassware

products from Abode incorporating single lever taps as well as dual

lever models. These new inspirational solid square basin and bath

taps, designed to co-ordinate with trendy new basin and bath shapes

and sizes, are softened by gentle rounded corners. There are three

basin taps available, a mini, standard and tall model as well as the wall

mounted mixer tap. This simple, but striking design provides an array

of solutions for even the most demanding of bathroom interiors.

Abode

Tel: 01226 283434

Fax: 01226 282434

www.abode.eu

Welcome to Mistral, an exclusive range of25mm and 12mm solid surface.Mistral provides you with the flexibility you need to take design

and innovation to the next level. With its curve capability plus

inconspicuous joint appeal, this clever non porous, fully repairable

material is workable on site with standard tooling and confidently

delivers the ultimate worktop solution.

Co Tops Limited are proud to be the largest UK Distributor of this

revolutionary material. We pride ourselves with our capabilities in

offering a fabricated cut to size service thus eliminating unnecessary

waste. Our impressive stock holding of all 20 decors across a

comprehensive range of sizes means we offer quick availability with

great service to match.

Co-Tops Limited

Tel: 01582 477478

Fax: 01582 477345

www.cotops.co.uk

NeveThe elegant Neve range of modular furniture from Greyhouse

Bathrooms has a number of high design features which make it perfect

for the modern bathroom. With stunning painted and lacquered doors,

modern wood-grain contrasts and chamfered sides and doors, Neve

provides a luxurious look. Soft close Intivo glass-sided drawers and

designer gelcast basins add the finishing touches. You can even create

your own configuration, as cabinet and door finishes can be mixed and

matched to create a look that is unique to you.

Greyhouse

01664 424288

www.greyhouse-bathrooms.co.uk

New Materia Mix porcelain tiles fromCraven DunnillMateria Mix is Craven Dunnills latest new porcelain floor tile

collection, blending an inspiring combination of concrete, wood and

stone textures. The urban style and durable specification is suited

to contract and residential use. Materia Mix is glazed porcelain and

available in four natural palettes: Deep, Light, Steel and Sun in a

600 x 300 mm format.

Craven Dunnill is a leading tile distributor, working with customers

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D O W N L O A D T H E A P P T O D A Y F O R F R E E |W W W . U T O P I A M A G . C O . U K

BA Components launchtheir new Bedroom BrochureAward winning furniture and components manufacturer

BA Components are delighted to announce the release

of their latest bedroom brochure.

Containing stunning new images and the latest colours and

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Three new colours have been added to the Zurfiz Bedroom

range; Ultragloss Cashmere on page 11, Ultragloss Light

Grey on page 14 and Ultragloss Mussel on page 15 all are

shown to great effect and worth a special look.

In the Bella section there are four colours shown in bedrooms for

the first time, Burnt Oak on pages 34 and 35, Matt Cashmerepages 60 and 61, Matt Dove Grey page 47 and San Remo Rustic on

page 52 and then on page 47 one new style weve called inset.

The collection is completed by a comprehensive offering of

accessories and handles designed and chosen to fully compliment

the colours and styles throughout the bedroom ranges.

BA Components

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Symphony has unveiled its major new kitchen brand, and it has grand plans for

providing consumers with a previously unimaginable level of personalisation

34pg

I lovegood design andam constantly inspired bybeautiful new buildingsand objects. There areso many architects anddesigners who I admire somuch. However, the personwho I have picked for thiscolumn is one of the mostextraordinary in the designworld Sir Terence Conran.

When he pioneered thefirst Habitat store in 1964,it brought great Europeancontemporary design toEngland at prices that wereaffordable to the masses.Previously, great design hadbeen the preserve of therich and Habitat in its earlydays was revolutionary,bringing colour, simplicityand great design at pricesmost could afford.

Not only though did SirTerence become one of thegreat retailers, he was alsoa developer, transformingButlers Wharf on the South

Bank of the Thames, and arestauranteur bringing greatItalian and European foodto England with restaurantslike Bibendum. Hes stilla fantastic retailer withshops like the Conran Shopand of course his ongoingarchitectural practice.

A true renaissance man,thank you Sir Terencefor making the lives ofso many people in thiscountry a bit richer.d


designer| design inspiration

diMy Design Inspirationby Tom Bloxham MBE

Tom Bloxham MBEis Chairman and Co-Founder of property

regeneration company and developer Urban Splash. He was awarded

an MBE in 1999 for services to architecture and urban regeneration.

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Conran | www.conran.comUrban Splash | www.urbansplash.co.uk

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Butlers WharfBibendum

Sir Terence Conran

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