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KBB REVIEW 2014
INTERIOR DESIGN TODAY VISITED KBB BIRMINGHAM BACK IN MARCH, SEEKING OUT THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN THE SECTOR, SPOTTING DESIGN NEW TALENT ALONG THE WAY
kbb Birmingham 2014 saw thousands of industry professionals descend on the kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms event this March. The atmosphere amongst the aisles was electric and visitors were amongst the very first people to get a glimpse of the latest ranges from the top names in the industry.
Many of the 300 companies exhibiting at the event chose to use the show as a platform to launch their very latest product collections, and the aisles were awash with innovation. Amongst the exhibition highlights Abode introduced several new tap and sinks designs, all created to serve the entry-level price bracket. The Xcite granite sink and the Trydent sink join a range of new taps add to Abode’s collection of accessibly priced products.
Returning to the show for the first time in ten years was bathroom giant Ideal Standard. The
Dea collection was launched, aimed exclusively at retailer showrooms. Masterminded by award winning designer Dick Powell, the objective was to create an ‘emotionally satisfying’ environment in terms of both materials and technology. German kitchen specialist Bauformat debuted its new satin matte glass furniture at the show. Named ‘Murano’, units are available in cream, black, white and grey, and now in the unique brand new silk matte finish. Appliance specialist Caple had a very busy stand at kbb Birmingham, in part due to live cooking demonstrations by Michelin-starred chef Josh
Eggleton, but mostly due to the wide range of new products on offer, including the CE1120 ceiling extractor hood, featuring an integrated motor, neon strip lights and white stainless steel trim, and controlled by remote control.
Further highlights of the show included the informative and collaborative seminar programme and the Innovation awards which crowned Wirqin, Cosentino and Daval Furniture the three winners. Take a look here for more in-depth highlights from some of the exhibitors, selected by Interior Design today.
A CHILLED APPROACH
U-Line, the American market leader in premium built-in modular ice making, refrigeration and wine preservation products, in conjunction with D R Appliances Ltd., debuted its refrigerators, ice makers, drinks cabinets and wine cellars for the UK market at the KBB Birmingham Show this year. This introduction to the UK market is an essential part of U-Line’s ongoing global growth. Mark Russell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for U-Line commented, “U-Line, which has served the US market for over 50 years, is proud to now offer our customers in Europe and Asia with the only full undercounter market solution providing both seamless integration and functionality. Designers can now choose undercounter wine cellars, ice makers/ice machines, drinks cabinets and refrigerators that fully integrate into the kitchen, including island settings—a portfolio of appliance options that have yet to be offered in this market.” At the KBB show, D R Kitchen Appliances Ltd. displayed the U-Line wine cellars, ice makers, drinks cabinets, and refrigerators. D R Kitchen Appliances Ltd. in the UK, and Showtime in Ireland, are among the various premium importers that represent U-Line in Europe.
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u-line.com 34 Interior Design Today July 2014
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