d50 CONTRACT KITCHENS


DOCA’s Luxury Stone range combined with Eucalyptus reflects the use of new tactile material choices currently being used in modern kitchen design. Available in the UK from BK Nolte Contracts


revolutionising how the contract kitchen market is approaching kitchen design.”


So although challenging, the contract market is well worth the effort for manufacturers and kitchen suppliers alike. Steve Holgate, Director at Xey UK, says that it is incredibly important to the Spanish brand. “Our experience supplying kitchens to the UK developer market allows us to form a tailored service that can meet specific needs. The service that kitchen manufacturers provide is equally as important to the housebuilder as the kitchen itself which is why we are proud to offer such a complete service. That said, the product has to be right too, able to appeal to large developers or those who build smaller but with higher specification.


“With recent announcements from the government of ambitious targets for


APR 2017


designer kitchen & bathroom designerkbmag.co.uk


new builds over the next few years combined with the steady growth in the contract market, I feel very optimistic about the future of this area of kitchen design.”


And yet with that optimism comes a realistic understanding of the complexities of this part of the industry, a factor that demands a close working relationship and flexible approach in order to ensure a positive outcome. Daval’s Bodsworth added: “A transparent partnership between the developer, architect, supplier and manufacturer is paramount if all parties involved want to result in a profitable, risk-free and true outcome. Open-dialogue is key and should be implemented from conception: allowing the customer full disclosure on design, price, logistics and install.” d


FADS TO FORGET


Barry Casement, Managing Director at Lanzet, suggests there are a few previously popular trends that are now worth avoiding. He said: “Sparkled granite is one fad to forget. Homeowners looking for quality are no longer limited to granite countertops. Instead, they’re going for quartz, marble and butcher block countertops.


“In addition, short cabinets are being superseded by taller units that offer the sleek look that helps to make a small kitchen look bigger and brighter.ˮ


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