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KITCHENS, DOORS & CARCASSES
since the pandemic changing the way we look at this hub of the home. Our kitchens now serve so many different purposes for us, they are expected to flow effortlessly from social space, to office space, to a utility area. Open plan kitchens are still very popular but being able to break them into zones offers even greater flexibility for multi-use. We are at a very exciting time in terms of
Comment by Mark Mills Managing Director, Mereway Kitchens
general kitchen design and particularly broken-plan kitchen design. Zoning is very much part of multi- faceted room trend and offers great scope for creativity for kitchen manufacturers and designers. But how can we best create a space that grows with the customer’s needs, without feeling detached from its root purpose? It all comes back to the age-old question ‘who is using the kitchen and how they will use it’. Incorporating an Island in a large kitchen always makes sense and is a great focal point in terms of
Time to get in the Zone K
itchens have become so multi- faceted in recent years, particularly
kitchen zoning. An island serves as a breakfast bar, office, dining area, party bar and so much more, and with small changes, can help to create a space which is dedicated to whatever purpose it is serving at that time. It’s not the only option though, being able to keep an open plan look but breaking it up with units, screens and sofas makes the kitchen work harder on every layer. Using lighting is another excellent way to highlight different areas, ambient lighting for dining areas, accent lighting for feature areas and task lighting for meal preparation. Customers need to live in their kitchens as well
as love them. The rogue washing up lingering outside the dishwasher, doing the weekly laundry and ironing, we all know it’s not just a space for dinner parties and an enviable Zoom meeting backdrop. If there’s room for a bootility area, this can’t be forgotten when zoning. Plan for extra storage space, review the positioning of the sink and washing machine. When a kitchen is designed cleverly, the disruption of everyday life can be minimised without the need to have it hidden away.
Q-Line fromMereway O
ur Q-Line is perfectly suited to those looking to get in the zone.
Deploying different colours and textures for islands, wall cabinets, or under-seat storage gives definition to different areas whilst ensuring the overall kitchen look is cohesive. The use of stunning glass and ceramics deliver a truly contemporary aesthetic. There are now over 40 finishes available and all meet the minimal fuss, maximum impact criteria. This collection effortlessly blends a true
handleless system with a touch-to-open design.
Consumers can opt to mix and match between the two modes to create a bespoke and individual kitchen. Not to mention the low-level plinths (600 mm) that create that free flowing aesthetic and can help break up the area when used in combination. Q-line also offers capacious storage capacity
with the super wide double-drawers (2000 mm) and recently increased storage capacity in the base and tall units. Whether it’s hiding away those desk papers or making space for the extra crockery, all the practical and functional qualities are taken care of. The design-led tailor-made door matrix creates
a flowing, seamless look that can be mix and matched, to create a truly unique configuration. The range offers European quality, look and
style married beautifully with British craftsmanship, with manufacturing taking place in the heart of the UK. The potential of Q-Line is massive; it delivers on so many style conscious consumers design demands whilst creating practical solutions to day- to-day issues.
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