d47 CONTRACT KITCHENS


SieMatic PURE SE3003 and S2-R kitchen from Urban Interior


Open-plan remains the most popular design direction for developers, said Ollie Pearce, Sales Manager at Ashwell Contracts in Hertfordshire: “The market remains reasonably buoyant with a good degree of confidence and increasingly projects favour an open- plan layout including kitchen, dining area and very often a snug. There’s a growing demand for future-proofing and longevity and we are seeing a greater need for timeless designs and colour schemes, such as the PWS 1909 collection, coupled with an increase in accessible storage.


“In projects where the footprint is more compact, mid-height storage is popular. This is not only more space efficient in a smaller space, but ergonomically this position is more accessible than having to reach to a full-height larder and in a compact kitchen, midway storage can still offer a generous amount of space.”


Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations at Rotpunkt UK, believes that to be successful in the contract market, kitchen manufacturers have to get many elements right including reliable


supply and a competitive pricing structure, adding that without a user- friendly, tailored service they will not be able to meet developer specific needs.


“For that reason, it is all about creating a concept that is individual in design, practical in terms of layout and technology and most of all, long-lasting,” he explained. “With the emphasis being on quality of material, design and manufacture, the latest contract kitchen trends are lending


themselves to an eclectic mix of materials, finishes and textures.”


To answer the demand for mixed material kitchens, Rotpunkt has introduced several new finishes for 2017 including the laminate Zerox Sherwood-Bronx, Jewel Pearl Copper and Jewel Pearl Chrome. Each of these new finishes presents a raw blend of wood, metal and matt/polished lacquers to come together and create one balanced scheme.


Phillips added: “In such a competitive market, it is the expectation that premium manufacturers can guarantee a high degree of individualism for property developers. State-of-the-art techniques, traditional brand values and investment in continued R&D are at an all-time high, seeing new processes and technologies come to the fore and completely


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