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KITCHEN SINKS, TAPS & WDU’S


The crown for your kitchen A


recent industry survey stated that three-quarters of consumers are


planning home improvements over the next 12 months and we are already seeing a considerable demand for our products across retail and housebuilder sectors which is an encouraging sign. Granites are more interesting than ever before


Comment by David Mayer Sales & Marketing Director, Reginox


with creative designs and colours that are likely to fit well within the multitude of today’s ‘mainstream’ coloured kitchens. Ceramics are now almost as likely to be found in contemporary settings as they are in ‘farmhouse kitchens’, with modern designs and colours lending themselves well to the consumer looking to add ‘something different’. However, our never-ending love affair with stainless steel continues, probably due to steel’s good looks, longevity, ease of maintenance and ability to look good in any style of kitchen. There are now some stunning contemporary steel sinks available, often with eye-catching features such as square wastes. We’re still seeing a steady growth of coloured sinks manufactured from all three materials, as


consumers look to coordinate the sink area with their worksurfaces or kitchen units. Neutrals such as white, cream, beige, grey and black are staples within the kitchen and we are now seeing more sinks becoming available in these colourways, whether manufactured from granite, ceramic or even coloured stainless steel. In terms of design, sinks are mirroring the


overall trend for minimalism in the kitchen. Slab-sided sinks with clean modern lines, softened by gentle curves, are continuing to grow in popularity, in line with the trend for linear kitchens featuring curved end units. The emphasis is on simple but striking designs that are easy on the eye. Inset sinks remain the most popular as they


are easy to fit and can be installed into any worksurface material. Integrated sinks are equally easy to fit and can provide a sleeker, more streamlined appearance than inset models. Undermounted or flush mounted sinks look the best when installed but can only be fitted into solid surface materials, such as timber or granite.


Reginox essential tap growth I


nstant boiling hot water taps are still witnessing massive growth. At Reginox,


sales of hot taps have quadrupled in the last 12 months and it anticipates that the trend will continue. Interestingly, however, this growth doesn’t


seem to be at the expense of ‘standard’ taps. 3 in 1 hot taps are the biggest seller and, although 4 in 1 taps offer potential for growth. Reginox launched Vechi, a 3 in 1 instant boiling


hot water tap featuring a traditional design. It’s part of the company’s popular Amanzi


collection of 3 in 1 taps, Vechi adds both style and


modern convenience to the more classically designed kitchen, and offers the perfect partner to any ceramic sink. Featuring a polished chrome finish and white


ceramic handles, Vechi provides the same performance and design as Reginox’s original Amanzi chrome and Amanzi brushed steel hot taps. Both standard hot and cold water are


dispensed through an elegant 3600 swivel mixer spout, which ensures ease of use and flexibility. Boiling hot water, which has an adjustable temperature of between 75 and 980c, is instantly


dispensed via the child-safe spring locked handle and runs independently through the centre of the spout, ensuring the tap is always cool to the touch. Delivering a completely safe flow of water from


the spout without any of the dangerous ‘spitting’ that is sometimes associated with 3 in 1 taps, Vechi replaces the need for a kettle, enabling homeowners to save both space and money. It has a tank capacity of 2.4 litres and comes with a 5 year guarantee.


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