Product News • Kitchen by Hayley Gilbert


Franke New from Franke is a collection of premium made-to-order solid stainless- steel worksurfaces. Available in PureSteel and FineSteel, there are six fi nishes in total. The range of thicknesses spans from an ultra-slim 0.4cm up to 4cm, with matching upstands, splashbacks, and end panels. These bespoke designs can also incorporate Franke or KWC sinks from selected ranges, along with taps, gas burners, or induction hobs. Added benefi ts include an exclusive glass ceramic coating called Pearl Finish, which repels water and is anti-fi ngerprint as well as easy to clean. franke.co.uk


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Amtico Form is a new textured LVT fl ooring collection from Amtico, with designs ranging from smooth cool stone to warm, characterful wood. Suitable for a variety of applications including residential, hospitality, retail, offi ce, and healthcare environments, its toughened 0.7mm upper wear layer provides the resilience and long-lasting properties Amtico is known for. The new Form range features heavy embossing on its surface, for an authentic look, with three key palettes to choose from. The Artisan Embossed Wood range comprises 12 wood grain tile designs, Natural Wood Grain Emboss emulates the linear grain texture of wood in 10 shades, and Contemporary Ceramic comes in six tones. amtico.com


Hoover Domestic appliance manufacturer Hoover has launched a collection of smart laundry models equipped with innovative Artifi cial Intelligence. The AXI range includes 9kg, 10kg, and 13kg washing machines alongside a 10+6kg washer-dryer. Prices start from around £450. Fully Wi-Fi connected, the appliances can be controlled via the Hoover Wizard app, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. With an A+++ energy effi ciency rating, the washers can ‘understand’ users’ laundry habits to provide bespoke, personalised washing solutions. They also offer a 14-minute ultra-rapid wash and, using geo-location technology, can check the weather forecast to work out the best time to run the cycle. hoover.co.uk


Kährs


Ideal for modern kitchens, Kährs has launched two contemporary ultra-matt engineered wood fl ooring collections. The new surface treatment is non-refl ective to enhance the colour and beauty of real wood while shielding against wear and tear. The Lux and Lumen designs allow the timber’s natural grain and tone to show through with options ranging from the milky white Ash Air to the deep smoked Oak Terra. Compatible with underfl oor heating, matching mouldings, skirting and stair nosings are also available. The Lux Oak Sky is priced £91.20 per sq m. kahrs.com


Faber A fl exible black glass venting hob, Faber’s Galileo is available via distributor KitchenEx. Combining powerful downdraft extraction with bridge induction, this seamless cooktop features a space-saving waterproof motor that allows for drawers to be installed beneath the worktop, maximising storage in the kitchen. The compact motor design is centrally located and sits just 21cm underneath the countertop. Developed to easily connect to standard UK ducting, it boasts extraction levels of up to 700m3/h and has an automatic function that detects the setting based on the hob power levels. It is priced £2,595. kitchenex.co.uk


Bert & May Blending innovative techniques with traditional craftsmanship, the new Bert & May bespoke kitchen designs – Forge, Library, Warehouse, and Yard (shown) – focus on the company’s passion for raw and reclaimed fi nishes. With prices starting from £25,000, design and manufacture takes place in-house at the brand’s Yorkshire HQ. Each concept is on display at the brand’s East London fl agship showroom. The shown Yard model comes in a wide range of salvaged woods. Library is hand painted, and Warehouse is a natural plywood in a choice of three shades while Forge is available in aged bronze or matte copper. bertandmay.com


Caple Appliance specialist Caple has launched gunmetal, a new fi nish for its Sense appliances, shown here on the C2105GM oven, SO110GM steam oven, CM110GM combination microwave, and WD140GM warming drawer. The 67-litre electric single oven (£810) comes with 13 functions as well as the brand’s signature MotionHeat+ to draw in hot air and recirculate it for evenly browned dishes without fl avour transfer, while the steam oven (£829) has 10 functions and a 36-litre capacity. The combi microwave (£921) features touch controls and a 40-litre interior, while the warming drawer (£367) can hold dishes for a meal of six. caple.co.uk


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