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shade, light and detail is so close to the real thing, it really is hard for the untrained eye to tell the difference. However, the wood effect finish offers the distinct advantages of price and durability. With a smaller budget, you can emulate the natural look with a considerable reduction in price; and with a product that will take the knocks and bumps of family kitchen life without the damage that may occur to softer natural materials.
COVID-19 We cannot sweep over the fact that our homes are used completely differently now compared to one year ago. We now sleep, eat, work, home-school and exercise under the one roof. Creating a multi-functional hub to accommodate all of those things is essential. A large island for your kitchen can also be used for the children when doing schoolwork or simply as a home office for those that don’t have the luxury of a spare room they can convert.
Wood effects for kitchens are enduring,
offering reassuring warmth and charm standing the test of time. The new generation of faux wood finishes are stunning. The 3D depth of grain with
Reginox introduces Tekno sink
Reginox UK is shining a light on its stunning Tekno sink. Tekno, made using the same techniques as the other ‘Reginox by Elleci’ ranges, comes either as a single or bowl and a half sink and is also reversible. Available in both black and white, this beautifully designed sink has a modern drainer profile and can be
fitted inset making it suitable for any kitchen. The Tekno perfectly combines a modern contemporary style with great design and quality, at a price point that make it ultra-competitive. The Tekno sinks are very hygienic, east to clean and maintain, guaranteeing that it will look better for longer within any kitchen.
01260 280033
www.reginox.co.uk Easy Stair – site staircase
Easy Stair is a temporary site staircase which is now extremely popular and in widespread use across the UK housebuilding industry. Easy Stair increases productivity by allowing SAFE, FAST access to upper floors from the very earliest stages of construction, allowing construction activities to speed along prior to the installation of the finished stairs.
They are particularly popular in faster build methods such as timber frame but they have benefits across all methods of construction as shown in the picture. Safety is also improved by removing the need to climb up and down ladders whilst carrying tools or materials.
Safety Platforms provide a range of solutions to assist with the speedy and safe construction process, these include Stairwell Edge Protection Solutions to prevent falls down the stairwell prior to the installation of permanent balustrades. If you would like to make your sites more productive and safer, call Safety Platforms, or visit the website.
01924 420820
www.safetyplatforms.co.uk WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICS Lighting is a factor that has to be considered too. It can be added almost anywhere in the kitchen – inside cabinets, drawers or underneath the overhead
THE KITCHEN IS NOW A MEETING HUB FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY – EVEN IF THERE’S NO COOKING HAPPENING
cabinets or shelves. People also choose kitchen lighting for the aesthetic appeal as well as functionality – choosing different colours and settings. Making sure the kitchen has the latest
high-tech gadgets and appliances is also key. Installing a hot tap so cooking dinner or even making a cup of tea is easier. Or installing charging pads for your mobile phone and smart devices can eliminate the arguments as to where the chargers are. The kitchen is now a meeting hub for all members of the family and somewhere where everyone wants to be – even if there’s no cooking happening.
Tim Spann is national sales manager UK at Keller Kitchens.
Be inspired by new BLANCO brochures
The BLANCO UNIT à la Carte Collection 2022 is a concise, comprehensive 76-page guide to BLANCO’s kitchen sink and tap portfolios while BLANCO UNIT Selections 2022 is a 32-page catalogue detailing a range of stain- less steel, ceramic and SILGRANIT®
sinks and complementary kitchen mixer taps along with integrated waste solutions. Finally, the Dealer Guide 2022, again focusing on BLANCO UNIT solutions, is a 260-page compendium which is designed to arm the retailer network with more detailed information on all they need to know about the BLANCO offerings for 2022.
www.blanco.co.uk
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