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though, is still the same – homeowners want the luxury of having a space they can close off once their task is complete, to return to entertaining their guests, with mess out of sight. With such a big installation however, open traditional swing doors would take up a significant amount of floor space. Instead, pocket or pivot doors can be installed, which slide back into a recess in between walls or cabinets so they’re out of sight when the pantry space is open. When needed, they slide back into place and form part of the overall kitchen design, simultaneously keeping mess, smells and washing up contained.
Brilliant broken plan
Where and how doors are installed in a space undergoing a renovation is central to how the overall room will work. While open plan has dominated design for years, fixtures and fittings that allow homeowners to shut off zones within their home as and when needed are more popular today. For example, many homeowners want to strike a balance between large kitchen diners and smaller, more intimate dining spaces which
Make the natural choice
Granorte manufacturers cork fl oors and other products in Portugal, where it has been fi nding new ways to use the waste cork from wine stopper production since 1972. The cork used in Granorte’s fl ooring ranges is originally harvested from the bark of trees within Portugal’s protected forests. Portugal produces around 50% of the world’s cork supply and its forests are strictly protected by the government. This strict protection, which includes government approval for the removal of trees, ensures that Granorte cork fl oors come from a sustainable natural resource. These forests also lock in carbon, with a recent study showing that Portuguese cork forests absorbs 4.8 million tonnes of carbon each year. Granorte takes this natural material and manufactures a range of highly sustainable fl ooring options. In its purest form – the glue-down tiles of Tradition – this makes a Granorte fl oor made from 90% recycled and rapidly renewable natural resources. There are few other fl oors that are suitable for commercial use that have this status. Even with its engineered fl oating fl oors using Uniclic®
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Hive is the striking 3D decorative surface panel made with 90% post-consumer wood by UNILIN Panels. For ‘instagrammable’ hospitality backdrops to smart workspace fi nishes in offi ces and merchandising areas in retail, Hive’s 3D geometric structure captures the light to create a subtle hexagonal pattern. Now available from UNILIN Panels, the decorative panel brings a cost-effective, durable and easy to maintain fi nish suitable for commercial interiors. Hive panels are available in a range of solid colours and decorative effects. Everest White and Elegant Black are classics, with Dusty Coral, Oatmeal Beige and Sage Green providing a palette of uplifting natural tones. Brushed Steel Blue combines Hive’s hexagon relief with a smart brushed metal for a futuristic edge. Each colour can be used to add a unique and individual look to areas. Whatever the look, Hive is made with UNILIN Evola-Belspan®
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aren’t impacted by the mess and smells created by cooking.
Sliding doors play a key role in this, as they create physical and visual connections in a space as well as carving out specific areas for designated purposes, and save space compared to traditional swinging doors. Today, there is an endless range of door designs available, incorporating on-trend colours and matt finishes, which can also be paired with a wide range of stylish decorative handles. By making doors a key functional part of a space, flexibility will be achieved which creates the illusion of a ‘second’ space without major structural work. Spaces that don’t work effectively for us can impact our day-to-day lives and relationships in a negative way. But with some tactical thinking and using the clever product ranges available today, designers can more easily create the feeling of second spaces that help homeowners feel more comfortable and productive in their homes.
Elizabeth Briggs is category manager at Häfele UK
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