ANALYSIS: KITCHENS Home Design


Left: GROHE Eurosmart Single-Lever Mixer Tap Matte Black. Below: In Supersteel


The Woodford range is characterised by its discreet frame that not only highlights the door as a stylish piece of furniture but also elegantly frames adjacent appliances. The Farrington doors boast a reeded centre panel, allowing customers to incorporate the popular wooden reeded wall panelling trend into their cabinetry. The KBBG recently added two new UK kitchen manufacturers to its portfolio of suppliers; Omega PLC and Ashley Ann both have a large offering of painted doors.


She points out: “As you make the first steps


into offering complete kitchens, it’s essential to work alongside supportive industry partners. We offer our Service+ Knowledge Training Academy to combine practical and theory exercises in a tailored training course. You can also call on our Service+ Assist team of expert kitchen and furniture installers to design, build and fit displays of Häfele products in your showroom.”


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“For example, our GROHE Blue Pure filtered water taps eliminate the need for purchasing bottled water by providing tasty, filtered water direct from the kitchen tap. “Kitchen retail specialists can differentiate themselves by embracing these trends and offering personalised customer experiences to enhance the overall buying journey,” Mr Neathey goes on. “Collaboration between manufacturers and retailers will be essential in navigating the competitive landscape and meeting the diverse needs of today’s kitchen buyers.”


Colour considerations


The style of the kitchen has undergone significant changes to align with the evolving design trends in terms of colour and personalisation. While grey continues to be popular, there is a current trend towards soft green, sage and forest green, as well as pale and strong darker blues, which have become must-haves in kitchen design. “One particular trend that is gaining traction is


the painted kitchen market,” according to Caple’s Furniture Manager, Doug Haswell. He believes this allows for a truly personal and unique look. In terms of furniture, Caple has taken the traditional shaker-style kitchen to the next level with its new Woodford (pictured above right) and Farrington ranges; both collections feature a refined 20mm shaker frame, with the Woodford available in painted finishes and the Farrington offering a lacquered oak option too.


“I truly believe that fortune favours the brave, so make sure the brands you partner with share your values and will go the distance with you,” Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director of Daval kitchen furniture, tells ERT. “The retail package we offer our customers in terms of efficiency, expertise, turnaround and open communication is quite unique by


Says Mr Miller: “The painted shaker door style is very much a British phenomenon, and although some German kitchen manufacturers have introduced their own versions, UK brands dominate this market sector.” Similarly, Häfele’s Ms Kerr recommends


shaker-style cabinets in neutral tones, for those looking for a traditional kitchen, and for those who prefer a modern, minimalistic style, slab frontals in bolder tones such as blacks, charcoals or dark greens will align.


design, helping our network to compete in the marketplace with a highly desirable ‘signature style’ that considers the consumer as an individual, as well as their home architecture and at the same time, our planet.” Mr Bodsworth points out that today’s modern homeowner looks to high texture slatted furniture as a way to enrich their kitchen. In response, Daval has introduced a new real wood finish which can function for room dividers, wall panels and even an island unit.


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