KITCHENS
Chandlers Building Supplies enters the kitchen supply sector
BRIGHTON’S CHANDLERS Building Supplies has launched its first kitchen product ranges aimed at builders and property developers. Having identified a gap in the market for instant supply of quality kitchens, the award-winning builders merchant, located in Portslade, has introduced an off-the-shelf, next day delivery on quality rigid kitchen cabinet ranges and accessories.
Neil Brown, Chandlers Building Supplies kitchen division, said: “Over the last year or more we have felt our customers pain regarding extended lead times for kitchen cabinets and kitchen appliances. As a result we have invested in the kitchen market place to provide an instant solution for our trade customers.
“We now provide everything for kitchens – at a superior quality than builders would expect from a ‘trade kitchen’, competitively priced and with little or no lead-time. This will help builders complete their build or refurbishment project on time and in style!” Levering its long-standing supplier network, Chandlers Building Supplies now has six complete kitchens ranges, to include rigid cabinets, available for next day delivery from its warehouse in Portslade, Brighton and a further 38 available on a 5-day lead time.
Research reveals the need for multi-functional kitchens
ENTERTAINING, WORKING from home, and even exercising are among the most popular activities Brits carry out in the kitchen, according to new research from Häfele UK revealing just how multi-functional the heart of the home needs to be.
While nearly all homeowners use their kitchens for cooking, the latest findings show millions of homeowners are using the space for other purposes.
An estimated 4.55 million homeowners (26 per cent) use their kitchens for socialising and entertaining, 2.8 million (16 per cent) use the room to relax in, and 1.9 million people (11 per cent) use it as a playroom or homework area for children. The data shows 1.75 million homeowners (10 per cent) use the kitchen as a makeshift office when working from home and 700,000 homeowners (4 per cent) even exercise in their kitchens.
The findings from Häfele UK, which questioned 2,009 homeowners across the UK, found the need for flexibility was an important factor for homeowners when choosing a new kitchen, with 15 per cent saying they wanted to be able to change the function of the room, for example by closing off areas to hide mess or change the use of the space. On top of this, 13 per cent said they wanted to be able to change the mood of their kitchen, for example using lighting to create different atmospheres when cooking, working, entertaining or relaxing. The data is from Häfele’s new Functional Spaces: Kitchens for Living campaign, which explores in detail how consumers use their kitchens, their biggest pain points, and what features, fittings and fixtures would improve their space and also enhance their quality of life and wellbeing. The in-depth study will provide manufacturers, designers, retailers and installers with unique insights to help them support their own customers with creating functional kitchens that maximise the usability, flexibility and value of the space, while balancing it with personal style and design trends to improve the day-to-day lives of users.
Natalie Davenport, Head of Marketing at Häfele UK, added: “Many of us have spent more time than usual at home over the last two years and it’s highlighted just how important the functionality and flexibility of each room is. Get it wrong and not only does the space not work effectively for us, but it can negatively impact our day-to-day lives and relationships.
Knightsbridge is up to the task with new kitchen lighting
KNIGHTSBRIDGE, HAS introduced convenient all-in-one dimmable LED kits for lighting under kitchen cabinets. Ideal for providing accent or task lighting, the easy-to-install kits comprise three 2.5W downlights, a six-way connector and a dimmable remote driver.
Flexible in its offering, these contemporary low-profile lights can be either surface or recess mounted. As well as coming in the handy kit with three lights, the stylish LED
fittings – pre-wired with 2.5m of cable – can also be bought singly (without driver), allowing the installer or end user to easily expand the lighting array to up to six lights per driver. The lights also come in a choice of integral bezel finishes – brushed chrome and white – matching the most seen colours in modern kitchens. The lighting output includes warm white and cool white options, which again allows users to make a selection best suited to
May 2022
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