woodware Natural selection


The kitchen is the heart of the home, for culinary creativity, quality time with family friends, and so much more. With multiple textures sitting side by side, the space should place a premium on function as well as form - which is why woodware, both hygienic and beautiful, is the perfect material to furnish it. Form


Function Wooden boards and utensils are hygienic, making it the perfect material for kitchen items such as chopping boards and serving dishes. “Findings have shown that wooden surfaces can decontaminate themselves, without the aid of bleach or harsh cleaning solutions. It is not entirely clear how the natural wood’s


defence mechanism works, but seemingly the bacteria are sucked into the porous surface and ‘strangled’ by the antimicrobial chemicals that live naturally within trees to protect themselves,” explained Jenny Handley, head of marketing at T&G Woodware. “The tests proved that bacteria died very quickly on wood, but thrived on boards made from all types of polymer and rubber and natural wood boards were simply the best hygienic choice.” [A full report is available from T&G’s marketing department]. “It makes sense, natural wood has been used for centuries in the use of food preparation and presentation and in terms of serving and eating.” An additional benefit to using a natural wood


board is the kindness of the wood to knife blades. “Wood does not dull them quickly as it absorbs the shock better than plastic or glass,” Jenny continued. “These benefits are just another reason, in addition to the fact that wood is a natural renewable source to use in the kitchen.”


woodware - products New Chateau Oak Boards


Discover T&G’s stylish and practical new Chateau chopping boards made from natural oak wood. The wood’s natural beauty makes these boards ideal for food preparation as chopping boards and they are perfectly sized for all sorts of other everyday kitchen tasks. This new Chateau style is also perfect for serving bread, antipasto or cheese, choose from two sizes and shapes for a stylish addition to the kitchen and home. These Chateau serving and preparation boards are crafted from a natural material. Cared for and looked after these boards will age beautifully. Oil your boards regularly using T&G’s quality mineral oil to enhance their appearance. These items are in stock and available for delivery.


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Sabichi White & Bamboo Collection


Discover the Sabichi spa and wellness inspired bathroom range, a timeless collection of bathroom fixtures and accessories made of high-grade steel and naturally strong and durable bamboo materials.


Beautifully designed with unique shapes and clean lines this collection offers a serene and practical solution for the home.


Available now, get in touch to become an official Sabichi stockist.


u01909 544 570 uthehomemakers@sabichi.co.uk uwww.sabichi.co.uk


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In addition to practicality, woodware is also renowned for its aesthetic, bringing the harmony of the natural world to interior design. “Natural materials have made a comeback in a big way in the interior world, leading us to develop our own woodware collections for Barbary & Oak – Hoxton and Chevron,” Simon Oliver, commercial director Home and Outdoor Living at RKW, told Housewares. “Wood is a staple material used inside the home for many centuries, renowned for its reassuring warmth and natural durability. Simon continued, “We’ve fused our products with biophilic design trends, using elements from nature to help create a happier, healthier home environment. Being in close contact with nature promotes positive physical and mental wellbeing, with many consumers now looking to increase the use of natural materials within the home.”


T&G, meanwhile, designed its natural wood chopping, serving and presentation boards to suit a variety of purposes, from breadboards


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