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Latest extraction technology promotes wellness in the home
There’s no denying that wellness has become one of the biggest trends in the UK, amplified by the pandemic where good physical, mental, and emotional health was an increasing priority. Fast forward three years and consumers are now more concerned than ever with healthy living, from what they eat, what they put on their skin, to the air that they breathe.
Air purification systems are becoming popular as a way of managing the negative impact that air pollution can have on our health. These systems work by removing pollutants and allergens from the air, such as dust, pollen, and chemicals and can be particularly beneficial for those with respiratory issues, such as asthma or allergies. Technology that eliminates Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the home is something else we’re hearing a lot more about as they can cause a range of ailments from skin irritation to headaches.
In recent years we’ve put a lot of emphasis in our R&D on air purification and the elimination of VOCs in the home. Within our decorative hoods portfolio we now offer several models with this technology built-in which are designed to ensure the air in the home is clean and free of pollutants, while at the same time offering high performance, energy efficient extraction.
Comment by Jo Sargent, Sales and Marketing Director, Franke UK
Supporting the kitchen with a separate laundry room grows in popularity
As today’s lifestyle and love of open plan living continues to define how we cook and wash in the home, we are seeing the departure of laundry appliances in the kitchen. Now a key design consideration if space allows, relocating the washer and dryer is helping to prevent unwanted sound pollution in the main kitchen to better serve the busy working family answerable to essential daily tasks.
Sophisticated designed-in storage solutions allow for minimal disruption to the ground floor, and the need for practical storage that is separate from the main kitchen is now welcoming dedicated furniture specifically for the laundry space in an open plan scheme. For instance, you can now create a continuous run of tall units with hidden entry that when used, reveals a self-contained room away from the rest of the open plan kitchen living space to promote optimum household management.
Bathroom Trends for 2023 and Beyond
Traditionally, bathrooms have been one of the most neglected rooms in the house but that has changed in recent times with homeowners looking for a vibrant yet comforting look. The bathroom has evolved from a functional area to a space with lots of design potential and the demand for stylish trend-setting spaces is set to continue.
Adding a splash of colour can transform the feel of a luxury
bathroom. Co-ordinating finishing touches can create a sophisticated and inspired look with gunmetal and brushed bronze the latest trending finishes. Fluting has been
reinvented in bathroom design for a
contemporary twist and is taking the market by storm. Stunning tactile fluted vanity unit designs are becoming
increasingly popular and shower door designs in vertically grooved glass
Comment by Peter Woodward Marketing Manager, Harrison Bathrooms
offer privacy while allowing light to shine through. For maximum impact, fluted freestanding baths is the epitome of luxury design to create a statement in any modern home.
Comment by Matt Phillips Head of UK Operations, Rotpunkt
6 BKU MAY 2023
Bathroom trends come and go, but these designs are very much here to stay for 2023 and beyond.
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