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STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Häfele UK on the importance of form and function W
hile style and aesthetics will always be at the forefront when
planning a space, as anyone who has inherited a kitchen where there’s no room for tall glasses will tell you, function does matter, says Adeline Baker, category manager at Häfele UK. To help consumers create a kitchen they will
love long-term it all begins with cabinetry selection. More traditional cabinetry such as base and
wall units are the natural go-to, but to make the most of a space, retailers should be presenting
additional ideas such as larder-style units. The M- Stax larder unit for example combines larder height with a huge 35kg load per drawer, creating a mass of storage within a single cabinet. Studios should also be looking for areas of
dead space in a design and be proposing solutions that make them usable and practical. The space above or below kitchen cabinets is perfect for this. To maximise head height cabinetry, for
instance, the Häfele Free range includes a variety of hinge types, including electronic ones for real ease and function, alongside slimline fittings that eliminate the need for large cover caps to
maximise storage space. Together with more well-favoured wirework
options for corners, installers can also recommend innovative products such as the Ninka Qanto. This handy device rises to give vertical storage and has a smooth ABS lifting mechanism.
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Blue is the colour when it comes to kitchens says furniture expert Moores
W
hen it comes to kitchens, colour choices vary year on year swaying
from soft heritage shades through to classic neutrals. But with the kitchen evolving in recent times and serving as more of a communal living space, homeowners have become increasingly confident with their design choices, opting for bold statement shades to give the heart of their home personality and a sense of style, say the experts at Moores. Over the past two years, dark blue has taken
centre stage in all areas of the home with cobalt and turquoise, replaced by dark, inky shades such as navy and indigo. After Pantone made ‘Classic
Blue’ its colour of the year in 2020, sales of dark blue kitchens surged amongst housebuilders and consumers. While a blue kitchen was unheard of five years
ago, the colour has proven itself to be incredibly easy to work with. The combination of dark blue with a shaker profile gives Kensington a confident edge, but with a more traditional feel which makes it easy to adapt to any living scheme. Neil McDonald, Design Manager at Moores,
comments: “Kensington Indigo Blue lends itself to the trend for dark, bold tones and is easy to style with other popular looks. Calacatta quartz worktops, antique wooden floors through to ultra-modern glass and aluminium splashbacks;
anything goes with this highly impactful shade. You can make the look more mainstream or channel high-end designer style. Either way, you can make this shade your own thanks to the versatility of the dark blue cabinetry. We expect it’s a trend that will keep on growing as we move forward into 2022.” To find out more please visit the website.
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