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Polyflor brings minimalist style to eco home
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magine owning a house with no CO2 producing gas supply that generates energy so efficiently that you receive back more in rebates than you are charged for the electricity you consume. This may seem like fiction but for David and Gill Jay it is a reality. Through a combination of careful design and innovative technology, their home achieves a very high SAP rating of 97, meaning it costs less to run than its current annual energy rebate. The open-plan layout is flooded with natural light and includes a spacious living area and stylish kitchen diner which can be separated off with sliding dividers. The areas feature a monochrome palette of whites, blacks and greys supported with natural materials. In keeping with this, Polyflor’s Colonia Wood PUR Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection was specified for the floors throughout this main living area in neutral Nordic White Oak. Colonia Wood PUR fitted naturally within the design brief to create clean
internal spaces that could be easily maintained. Fitted in a traditional straight laid pattern, the oak-style floor brings Scandinavian charm to the home and is both soft and warm underfoot. Colonia features a textured surface which captures the look and feel of real wooden flooring but is far simpler to clean and care for over time.
Integral to this hard-wearing design is
a durable wear layer which offers lasting protection against dirt, dust, soil and everyday wear and tear, backed with a comprehensive 7-year residential guarantee. Colonia LVT is also designed to handle accidental splashes and temporary surface water, meaning they are more than capable of dealing with the occasional spill or mishap within kitchen or dining areas.
In addition to ensuring their new home is highly energy efficient, the Jays were also keen to use sustainable materials within its construction. Colonia Wood PUR more than ticked this box. The LVT is
manufactured with materials which are responsibly sourced and typically comprise around 40 per cent recycled content. Their low maintenance regime means less water and chemicals are needed to keep the floors in top condition. Colonia is also 100 per cent recyclable. As a result of this environmentally friendly performance, Colonia has been assigned a BRE A rating.
David Jay, homeowner commented
'We are very happy indeed with the quality of the Polyflor flooring. The finished surface looks good and with the right equipment, it is very easy to clean."
0161 767 1111
www.polyflor.com
Rocking the bathroom with statement washbasins
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aldewei as well as being a leading brand in the bathroom industry is also renowned for its green stance; helping the environment with its support of the WWF and with it their own sustainable policies and practices. It was this stance that drew the attention of legendary rockstar and photographer Bryan Adams, “If we take our responsibility towards each other and our environment seriously, we can see we are all naturally connected and have a responsibility to look after each other and our planet.” says the photographer. With this in mind a unique collaboration between Bryan Adams and Kaldewei evolved into the project “Natural Union”. With his empathetic and professional vision, Adams photographed the 2021 washbasin collection; the charismatic images are emotionally charged with
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www.sbhonline.co.uk a strong message.
“Everyday actions such as washing your hands have never been more important” this message highlights the concept behind the campaign, which features hands of all ages, sexes and nationalities coming together under running water, over the exquisite new Ming and colourful Miena washbasins. The Ming and Miena Steel Enamel
Washbasins
The new Ming washbasin is the embodiment of subtle sophistication forming an elegant silhouette, whether for the minimalist bathroom or more imaginative spaces.
Miena invigorates the bathroom with a totally new colour palette of blue and violet hues creating a perfect statement piece. The Kaldewei steel enamel used to create the washbasin is made up of a percentage of recycled steel enamel and is 100 per cent recyclable too.
Creating a stylish environmental statement for any bathroom - #NaturalUnion.
01480 498053
www.kaldewei.couk
issue 01 2021
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