Mereway Kitchens’ new Tambour unit brings practicality and style together, along with flexibility as the clean stainless steel design complements most kitchen designs and provides a useful storage solution for small household appliances.

Mereway has upgraded its existing Tambour unit with the introduction of 12 new units. These new cabinets are available in 1205 and 1215 high, either 600 or 900 wide and in 3 new depths; 300, 450 and 560 deep.

Hüppe establishes a new standard for shower enclosures with a soft-close feature for their new sliding door ranges, Design Pure and Design Elegance. New to shower enclosures, the soft-close feature demonstrates Hüppe‘s commitment to product development and innovation, ensuring customers have the latest technology as a differentiation point.

Leisure Sinks has launched a new Extended Lever Pillar tap (TPT1CM/-LLV) and an Extended Single Lever, Aquaflow 5 tap (TAF5CM/), manufactured for ease of use to help those end-users with limited or restricted mobility and both supplied with a 2-year guarantee. The sleek chrome extended lever taps are both Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant and custom designed for lower to mid pressures while ensuring a safe, durable option to suit the majority of kitchen styles.

Hettich UK has launched the first ProDecor handle range to be tailored specifically for the UK market. From traditional to trend-setting, in a wide variety of materials, the ProDecor UK collection will suit everything from mainstream to more avant-garde tastes.

The collection of 80 designs comes in various colour and size options, bringing the total choice to just over 200. The entire UK range will be available on an ex-stock basis with overnight dispatch if required. Sample boards are available and a brochure is due out in January 2012.

Mira Showers is transforming its Sport range with a ‘next generation’ of its best-selling electric showers, offering a host of innovations that will ensure its continued popularity with stockists, installers and homeowners alike for years to come.

The new products - entry level Sport; Sport Thermostatic; Sport Multi-fit and Sport Max - have an enhanced slim-line aesthetic with quality chrome detailing; new fittings such as a larger 110mm showerhead with unique sprays; and come in four power options: 7.5kW, 9.0kW, 9.8kW and 10.8kW.

Carron Phoenix’s Deca sink model has established itself as a popular style to combine with laminate work surfaces because the inset design features a low profile edge that sits almost flush. The launch of the new Deca 100/101 combination further extends its appeal by offering a separate drainer tray which can be inset alongside the single bowl Deca 100 and offers a practical and stylish draining option.

As shape continues to be a key theme in contemporary kitchen schemes, PWS has introduced an extended collection of curved options in the popular high gloss Avant colours including alabaster, beige, ivory and white.

The innovative barrel drawer set heads up the expanded curved product range to join the popular s-shaped drawers, metre-wide glazed wall unit door and curved base unit options.  Curved end panels to complement the units are available for ease of fitting.

Bushboard’s Crystal Cream solid is superbly versatile for contemporary and traditional kitchen styles with its luxurious stone look and neutral colour tone.

Crystal Cream draws on the popularity with designers for stone yet reinterprets it in solid surfacing with its inherent advantages of seamless joints, easier maintenance, durability and repairability. Random opaque chips are embedded in the acrylic material bringing a depth and lustre akin to real stone with the surface pre-polished to a 320 grit finish, offering luxurious stone looks while being warm to the touch.

Bellissimo has added five grey solid and woodgrain options to its Saturn vinyl range.

Anthracite is a dark solid gloss while Lava and Stone Grey are dark and light solid matts respectively; Grey Drift Oak and Avola are woodgrain options in matt.

Saturn now comprises 60 matt and gloss vinyls in solids and woodgrains. Bespoke sizes are available throughout the range as are various widths and heights of convex and concave curve and handle-less fascias.

If a Paradigm Shift is a change in basic assumptions, the the latest original design from Carron for 2012 is perfectly named.

Freestanding baths are usually assumed to be a feature of a larger bathroom. The shorter length of the Paradigm opens up the freestanding option to a larger market to include smaller spaces.

CD (UK) Ltd’s range of Fontana Corian® sinks allow a seamless flow between the worktop and sink, which has the highest quality stainless steel base.

Integrating Fontana sinks into a Corian® worktop offers the following benefits:

Responding to both retailer and consumer demand, Carron Phoenix has added an ornamental wire spiral detail to its Bali tap which guarantees the perfect design complement to its Bali sinks. 

The linear styling of the Bali sink range is available in ceramic and an extensive range of granite colours. The tap draws on the same design principles with square lines from the solid base through the slim paddle style levers to the sweeping arc of the professional spiral spout.

Printed in high quality definition, Bushboard’s new Quebec Oak features a subtle washed effect that enhances the graining while the ultramatt texture gives the surface a low-reflective quality and is warm to the touch, akin to newly sanded wood.

Quebec Oak is available with the Q3 edge profile which offers a crisper, squarer front edge resembling a slab of freshly cut wood.

Apex launch a new collection of softly curved doors, accessories and colours to its already wide and varied portfolio.

The curved slab kitchen cabinet doors create a soft elegant feel making the most of smaller and awkward shaped kitchens.

Triton has boosted its best-selling T80 electric shower range with the introduction of the new T80Z Fast-Fit – the ultimate replacement electric shower on the market.

Designed to eliminate problems associated with existing pipework or cabling being in the wrong place, the T80Z Fast-Fit features Triton’s revolutionary new Swing-Fit™ terminal block, which makes the shower simple to wire – regardless of electrical cable positioning.

The Timber Door Company has found the recession-proof formula to take it well into the next decade, manufacturing bespoke timber doors in Oak, Ash, Maple, Steam Beech, Pine, Walnut and Pippy Oak in a wide selection of styles such as Shaker Square, Multi-panel, Cathedral and Slow Arch. With a variety of stains and pigment paint finishes available, we’ll have no problem in meeting your customers’ demanding expectations.

Bohle Ltd has recently launched its new surface protection system, BriteGuard®, for glass and glazed ceramics. Developed and manufactured at its plant in Haan, BriteGuard® sets new standards for durability and application. BriteGuard® is a simple 3-stage system that requires no product training and can be applied manually if required.

In response to the demand for high gloss lacquered finishes in the top end of the market Pronorm has introduced Stratus Grey, pictured here on the company’s Proline 128 range which excels in ergonomics, allowing the furniture and working heights of the kitchen to be tailored to the user’s needs.

Grey looks certain to become increasingly popular for 2012 both as a solid colour and as the base tone in other finishes.

The new range of ceramic wall tiles from British Ceramic Tile not only increases the choice of designs available but also the choice of size.

The Dorchester collection is available in a large 30x60cm format and includes six soft glossy marbles as well as a new satin stone effect. The tiles can be used in a variety of retail or contract environments and work well in either a horizontal or vertical layout.`

Launched in November 2011, Omega PLC has introduced over 25 new kitchens into three of their brands supplied to independent retailers – Sheraton, Omega and Chippendale Kitchens.

These introductions include painted timber and foil shaker doors along with painted in-frame kitchens, all available in 6 fashionable colours – ivory, grey, green, blue, white and oyster.

On-trend, elliptical styling is the hallmark of the new Funky tapware in the Deva Contemporary Collection from Methven UK. Attention to detail results in oval styling throughout the entire design from the body to the lever and the spout and base plate.

The fabulous Funky range includes one standard and one tall mono basin mixer featuring an ergonomic, oval tilt and turn lever with ceramic disc for smooth temperature and flow control.

The introduction of freestanding metal basin stands by Imperial Bathrooms to its Westminster collection has been the catalyst for a surge in demand for a distinctive and imaginative alternative to traditional pedestal basins.

Eos and Jet incorporate the Westminster 685mm slab basin and take inspiration from the Parisian design schools.

The Fusion Worktop collection from UK manufacturer Mereway Bathrooms has been expanded with the introduction of three new finishes. The range offers stunning gloss and matt finishes that evoke elegance and timeless appeal in a superior product that’s made to last. New finishes include; beautiful new Esente; a pure white matt finish, and Oceana; a gorgeous pebble-like look, reminiscent of traditional British beaches with sandy shades and soft greys.

Myson, the first name in heating technology, has extended its range of Avonmore multi-rail towel warmers. The new 400mm chrome, straight rail Avonmore adds to the already extensive classic range, giving an option which brings warmth and style to smaller rooms. Suitable for indirect/closed heating systems and dual fuel option, Avonmore is now available in three widths – 400, 500 and 600mm – and three heights - 862mm, 1222 or 1807mm.

Imperial Bathrooms has unveiled Thurlestone - a stunning collection of freestanding furniture handcrafted in the UK to exacting standards that set the benchmark for quality. Taking inspiration from classic British styles and boasting sculptured inset panels, Thurlestone is available in natural oak or wenge or hand painted options: White Linen, Cream Haze, Citreous Cream, Grey Ecru, Canvas Wheat and London Clay.

Keep up with the catwalk trends this summer with the Couture collection of kitchens from über. You may have noticed that the new trend in Europe is all things matt. über’s Couture collection embraces this new look beautifully so that retailers can offer something really different.

New from the Villeroy and Boch by Franke range is a large, practical, ceramic undermount sink, the VBK 110 50. The new addition answers the increasing customer demand for bigger sinks in today’s kitchens. Measuring 500 x 390 x 200mm and a useful addition to any practical kitchen scheme; the sink is available in white or black ceramic with a tough, smooth gloss finish able to stand up to even the harshest treatment.

Stuart Turner traditionally takes the lead with engineering solutions to boost clean water, however, this October Stuart Turner increased it’s product portfolio with the introduction of ‘wasteflo’ the clean and simple solution to waste water removal. The new wasteflo range of macerators and lifting station are designed to be compact and simple to install and come with an innovative removable cassette system allowing for clean and easy access, without having to remove pipework or the appliance to service the product.

The latest addition to the Complete Kitchen Collection from leading British manufacturer Mereway is the new Metropolitan Natural Oak finish, a warm wood-grain design that looks great either on its own or in combination with other styles. Metropolitan offers a classic look that will stand the test of time. With soft chamfered edges on all four sides, Metropolitan is available in a variety of finishes, from fresh Spring White and Ivory, to soft earthy Pebble and natural looking wood-grains Sanded Oak, Warm Cherry and now, new Natural Oak as shown, there is something for everyone.

Virtual Worlds has launched its new updated product catalogue for Villeroy & Boch. Now containing the entire V&B bathroom collection, Virtual Worlds’ users have vastly increased design options. Including many new innovative design features, plus access to the latest sanitary ware, furniture range, whirlpools and tiles.

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Following its launch two years ago the elegant Desire tap has become one of Carron’s Phoenix’s top selling styles boasting slim and geometric lines and a spout which pivots through 180º. In response to customer feedback, the company has expanded the range with the launch of Desire Duo which combines the same sleek design lines with the easy-operation benefit of two separate slim paddle levers for hot and cold water.

Responding to the ongoing trend for natural colours and materials, Pronorm has launched two new door colours: Camel and Golden Oak on all its kitchen ranges. Both finishes can be used to create an up-to-the-minute contemporary look with large-scale drawers and wall cupboards lending the scheme a distinctly architectural feel. The two finishes are shown here on the company’s Y line handle-less kitchen range which offers exceptionally sleek styling.

Rayburn’s first electric cooker combines highly efficient and controllable technology with classic looks. Featuring an electric fan oven, conventional oven, grill and a choice of induction or ceramic hobs, the Rayburn Electric offers exceptionally efficient cooking at a competitive price. The new model is available with a choice of the latest induction or ceramic hobs with square or dome hinged lids.

Ideal Bathrooms has added back-to-wall and wall hung WCs to the Eternity range of bathroom suites under the “Essential by Ideal” brand. Providing a profitable alternative for customers looking for luxury products at fantastic prices, Essential from Ideal helps retailers compete against the DIY multiples by providing value for money suites which can hold their own in design and quality, yet offer excellent margins.

Once again, HiB introduce some innovative bathroom cabinets - two new designs offering clean, contemporary lines; attractive yet very practical products. Velocity and Photec are both fluorescent illuminated aluminium cabinets with a mirrored surface both on the outside and inside of the doors. These cabinets are designed as low energy, eco-friendly products that are IP44 rated and are fitted with an IR sensor switch to activate or switch off the clear white fluorescent lights that give even illumination over the whole mirror.

Introducing Tubo, the latest star in the Aeon designer radiator portfolio. Made from high grade, durable stainless steel, Tubo has impressive eco credentials while still retaining Aeon’s top-notch design and manufacturing quality. The secret to Tubo’s design is its chunky horizontal tubular rails. These 500mm sections feature a tube-in-tube design, which gives them a greater surface area coupled with a low water content resulting in excellent heat output and efficiency.

British brand Victoria + Albert unveiled its new cubic style Edge bath and Edge 45 vessel basin in November. The stunning Edge series was previewed at the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre before its global launch in early 2012. Building on the success of the compact IOS bath, the Edge series boasts a striking linear form with softly contoured corners. Ultra compact at 1500mm in length, the Edge bath is designed to provide deep, double-ended luxury in a compact size.

Bushboard is exploring the emerging trend for curves in the kitchen with shaped worksurfaces and breakfast bars offered on its premium Omega laminate range. A breakfast bar measuring 3000 x 955 x 38mm with a radiused curve at one end and a square end at the other can also be used on a freestanding island unit or cut down and planted on the end of a furniture run and set on legs for casual low level dining.

The Ariane ARX 654 sink from Franke is ideal when a bigger bowl is needed in a standard 600mm base unit. Even better, style and practicality have combined to make it an attractive, flexible choice in a kitchen design. The one and a half bowl model in a beautiful silk finish features beautiful, modern lines and is ideal for all sorts of household chores. With accessories such as a stainless steel strainer bowl, a drainer basket and a food preparation platter, the Ariane is a great addition to a working kitchen.

Hudson Reed announces the launch of the Fin floor mounted double panel radiator. Fin introduces a timeless radiator design that combines the traditional look of a floor mounted radiator, yet with up to the minute styling for today. Happy in either classical or modern décor, Fin adds new elegance combined with excellent heat performance.

Mereway Bathrooms has launched even more new products into its Infinity range this season. New door finishes include sophisticated Graphite Gloss, an audacious alternative to a black finish that’s in this season, bringing a unique edge to the market. Graphite gloss is available in the timeless Adriatic slab door style, joining finishes; new Cappuccino Gloss, White Painted Gloss, Oyster Painted Gloss and Walnut Foil Gloss.

Ultra introduces the new Roma range of shower enclosures at excellent value for money. Every model is made in 6mm safety glass and includes the unique Ultra Shower Shield easy clean coating to repel water and limescale, a feature usually only found on the most expensive enclosures.

Salamander Pumps’ CT range has been granted WRAS approval. Four are single impeller regenerative pumps: CT 55 and CT 55+ 1.6 bar; CT 85 and CT 85+ both operating at 2.5 bar. The other four in the range are the CT50 and CT 50+ (1.5 bar); and CT 75 and CT 75+ (2.1 bar). The CT range is Salamander’s best selling product and while they have always been WRAS compliant they are now fully WRAS approved.

New to the UK is a stylish range of hoods from Air Uno that answers the latest consumer demand for discreet technology. Available in 7 stunning models, the F-Light hood is designed by Italian maker Faber to look like an elegant pendant light fitting. The Vertigo extractor with its striking stainless steel hood cleverly hides away its motor when not in use.

The ‘Plug and Play’ lighting system is suitable for both built-in and easy fit retro installation. It has long been the Holy Grail of the furniture manufacturing industry, with required Certification and Compliance becoming a pre-requisite. At Häfele the thorny issues of connectivity, power supply type and switching circuits were addressed as a whole, with connectors to both lights and driver being matched to specifications and a universal switch portal giving total confidence to the installer.

Leisure Sinks’ stylish Highlight range of composite sinks is now available in cream and jet black, as well as a variety of other colours. The range is offered as a single bowl model in Velstra composite - a robust material that offers superior hygienic properties and is perfect for those who want the excellent design qualities of composite sinks on a budget.

Saving energy is paramount to Siemens as is beautiful, clean design, first-class quality and smart thinking. The latest top of the range iQ700 model KG36NSB40 ticks all the boxes with stylish black glass door, a coolBox, ideal for storing meat and fish and a hydroFresh, humidity-controlled drawer which keeps vegetables, salad and fruit fresh for twice as long as a standard fridge compartment.

CD (UK) Ltd’s range of Fontana Corian® sinks allow a seamless flow between the worktop and sink, which has the highest quality stainless steel base.

The LOTH2O LED shower system designed for Webert by Massimiliano Sentimelli brings together overhead, handshower and body jets into one totally luxurious hydromassage system with the added feature of programmable chromotherapy. The system includes a separate diverter to change the water flow between the three shower options.

With traditional kitchen furniture styles currently enjoying a swing in popularity, the Deca Belfast from Carron Phoenix reinterprets a classic favourite in an interesting design approach which offers the practical and easy maintenance qualities favoured by stainless steel lovers. “The Deca Belfast in stainless steel will appeal to consumers who like to experiment with mixing materials and styles in an eclectic way,” says sales and marketing director Neil Clark.

Trend has added a fresh dimension to its authentic handcrafted glass tiles range with a new piccolo formato 1cm x 1cm collection. With all the decorative and long-lasting properties of the larger format they are perfect for more intricate décor panels, borders, floors, walls and ceilings. The latest collection consists of quarter-size versions of Trend’s Vitreo, Brillante and Shining mix’n’match series, eco-friendly Feel contemporary tiles and the smallest of its Aureo 24 carat glass mosaics.

Hudson Reed Launches Contrast, a stylish new range of bathroom furniture in a stunning high gloss red and black lacquer finish. Contrast is the perfect description for this vanity unit, with a cabinet in black and sleek soft closing high gloss drawers in bright red. The unit measures 900mm wide by 600 high and includes a large coverall basin with a generous washing area.

Bathroom products specialist HiB has introduced two handsome new LED backlit cabinets with, for the first time, heated mirror pads to prevent condensation. The two cabinet designs – Dakota and Delaware – both have the LED illumination embedded within the door or doors and are designed for the light to stay on when the doors are opened. Dakota is a single door cabinet while Delaware is a wider cabinet with a two thirds, one third, split double door.

So what’s new for Montrose, apart from a New Brochure, New Finishes & more New Products, well quite a lot actually! Once again they have been working away on their product portfolio, with a view to providing dealers with an even broader product offering and their latest launch, certainly does that.

Bushboard’s Encore solid surface worktop range now offers four new Crystal designs which salute the look of natural granite and stone and respond to the growing trend for traditional looks in the kitchen: Black, Cream, Glass and White - which mirror natural stone while being warmer to the touch. The designs feature a large opaque acrylic chip in a random pattern which gives an authentic stone appearance while adding visual depth and lustre to the surface.

AQATA the UK shower specialist, has designed a new inward folding bath screen. The Spectra SP490 is a new addition to Aqata’s frameless Spectra Collection and offers the perfect solution for over bath showering. The Spectra bath screen features clear spans of 8mm frameless glass, and precision-made polished chrome hinges with a 400mm folding panel which folds back completely through 180 degrees.

The new range of ceramic wall tiles from British Ceramic Tile not only increases the choice of designs available but also the choice of size. The Dorchester collection is available in a large 30x60cm format and includes six soft glossy marbles as well as a new satin stone effect. The tiles can be used in a variety of retail or contract environments and work well in either a horizontal or vertical layout.

New to the market this year is the Apex Waverley door wrapped in a Driftwood vinyl finish which can be used in both kitchens and bedrooms. The striped woodgrain finish of Driftwood runs horizontally, giving a feeling of spaciousness. Apex Interior Systems manufacture a wide range of bespoke, made-to-measure vinyl wrapped doors and related accessories. Introduced this summer are a number of new finishes which have been added to the extensive Apex portfolio, of which Driftwood is just one.

Pressalit, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end designer toilet seats, has launched two new members to its well-known Tivoli family: Tivoli Soft and Tivoli Soft D. Both seats are building on the classic and renowned Tivoli 2 toilet seat with delicately rounded shapes and clear-cut lines. With the integration of soft close, which lets the cover glide silently towards the seat, Tivoli Soft and Tivoli Soft D integrate a new, hygienic and user-friendly technology into the well-known Pressalit quality and design.

The British manufacturing heritage is the central theme of the new Quintessentially Abode range of luxury kitchen taps. Inspiration for the collection comes from the classic era of British design and manufacture – refined and different!

Britain’s leading supplier of quality bathroom products have added two new excellent value LED illuminated mirrors to their portfolio. Called Ella and Natalia, both mirrors demonstrate HiB’s simplicity of design but offer great technical advantages. The illumination source is via an LED surround strip which gives clear, low energy light and creates ambient lighting for the mirror surface and surrounding area.

PWS’ award-winning Painted Collection has been enhanced with the new Langham door range. With a wide stile and rail construction Langham also features a stepped design with classic appeal. Joining the popular Broadoak, Cornell, Eden and Milton designs, Langham is available in a 14-strong colour palette ranging from the lighter tones of alabaster and willow through to more dramatic shades of damson and charcoal.

Combining classic styling with the latest showering technology and performance, the Realm ER (exposed rigid) shower has been further refined by Mira. The new model has a luxurious 21cm deluge shower head including a single mode with rub clean nozzles. The valve itself is fitted with a sequential single lever that controls both water flow and temperature.

Stuart Turner is further extending its portfolio of innovative and reliable products with the introduction of the all new Wasteflo brand. The Wasteflo range of macerators and lifting station are designed to be compact and simple to install and come with an innovative removable watertight cassette system allowing for easy and clean access without having to remove pipe work or the appliance to service the product.

CD (UK) Ltd’s range of Fontana Corian® sinks provides the ultimate seamless solution for the Kitchen. High performance Corian® has long been a favourite of kitchen designers for worktops. With more than 66 colours in the extensive Corian® kitchen colour palette, Fontana sinks now allow a seamless flow between the worktop and sink in all of these colours. Shown here is their popular twin sink in cool white Antarctica.

Pisani has added to its extensive stone portfolio following the signing of an exclusive agreement with Hanwha, to distribute its established Hanstone Quartz brand in the UK. Suitable for flooring, worktops and other surfaces throughout the home as well as in commercial applications, it combines natural quartz with high-quality polymer resin and pigment to produce a durable and low maintenance yet luxurious stone surface.

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VuPlex® provides you with the ability to clean, protect and maintain a vast range of plastic and high gloss surfaces all around the home by applying a protective film to the surface. VuPlex® also has the ability to fill fine micro scratches in acrylic materials and high gloss surfaces, injecting new life into them without damaging the layers, lacquers or paint that may be on the surface which other cleaning products may do.

As part of the fabulous new T4 collection launched at ISH 2011, VitrA are able to offer a stunning array of new basins that cover a wide scale of size and format options. The width range starts at 450mm and goes through 600mm, 700mm, 800mm, 900mm to 1300mm (which is a double basin). The 800mm is an asymmetrical basin.

The Dural linear TI-LINE drainage system is installed alongside the wall for a flush, floor-level shower. The shower floor only needs to have a gradient in one direction so there is no need for complex diagonal cuts on tiled or natural stone floors. A variety of sizes, models, covers and drain fittings allows it to be tailored to customers’ requirements. Large quantities of water can flow away quickly - and all to one side.

For customers who want to get the look, Hudson Reed now offers coordinated taps, mixers and showers for every bathroom. The complete Hudson Reed collection now offers a total of twenty different brassware ranges with matching thermostatic shower valves, many with diverter systems for multi-option showering matched to the Hudson Reed array of shower heads.

Introduced earlier this year, the Portfolio 55 collection from Franke is an exclusive range of 14 taps designed for the style conscious consumer, four of which are traditional timeless styles: the Verona, Venician, Vecchio and Rialto. The Venician model has a graceful swan neck spout with white levers and a reach of 193mm; it retails at £261.60 for Chrome, £312.00 for SilkSteel.

The key to any kitchen is function and style and there’s nothing that meets this more than hot water on tap. The 3300 model, a brand new addition to the InSinkErator™ range of steaming hot water taps is a stylish and contemporary design, complete with a swivelling spout. The 3300 is available this December, so there's not long to wait now!

Burbidge has introduced a Natural Oak finish to its contemporary handle-less kitchen Malmö, further enhancing the stylish range. The door is beautifully engineered from horizontal oak veneer with a natural finish, exuding a highly attractive and sophisticated look. The premium range comes with a variety of features including a curved door which allows for endless design possibilities.

New from the Villeroy and Boch by Franke range is a large, practical, ceramic undermount sink, the VBK 110 50. The new addition answers the increasing customer demand for bigger sinks in today’s kitchens. Measuring 500 x 390 x 200mm and a useful addition to any practical kitchen scheme; the sink is available in white or black ceramic with a tough, smooth gloss finish able to stand up to even the harshest treatment.

RAK Ceramics has introduced its new Opulence bathroom range manufactured from fine porcelain. Featuring sleek, contemporary styling, the collection includes ‘his’ and ‘hers’ basins and consoles, bidets and toilets - all available in crisp white or dramatic black. Basins and consoles are offered in three sizes and two designs: a masculine square-bowl and a more fluid, feminine version - each offered with optional surface offsets with or without ledges.

Leisure Sinks has launched a new shallow bowl sink and drainer to enhance its cost effective Lexin range. Manufactured in 0.6mm gauge stainless steel, the sink is suited to wheelchair users as it allows easy access to the bottom of the bowl. Bespoke insulation pads covering the underside and front edge of the bowl reduce vibration and provide extra thermal insulation, ensuring a safe and robust finish.

Carron Phoenix has broadened the appeal of its Sapphira ceramic sink range by adding a white single bowl option offering classic modern styling and augmenting the choice of designs which includes Bali, Shonelle and Solaris insets, Carlow undermounts and Belfast. The 1010 x 510mm Sapphira 100 which suits a 600mm cabinet is available left or right-handed; the single bowl measures 470 x 340 x 185mm.

Bushboard has upgraded its Omega laminate work surface range with new design and product developments. Q3 offers a crisper and squarer front edge to the worktop with a tight 3mm postformed radius on the top and underside, creating a superb linear aesthetic akin to slabs of natural stone, granite or wood. It features on all new designs and a selection of Ultramatt woodgrains and Hi Gloss granites including Quartz.

Amica has launched an extensive line-up of gas and electric hobs with ceramic and induction options to suit the modern consumer and today’s diverse range of home-cooked meals. All Amica gas hobs are now equipped with OptiGas which sets a new standard with increased heating efficiency and gas consumption reduced by as much as 12%.

Imperial Bathrooms has further extended its collection of freestanding basin stands with a range of marble and granite consoles in ‘his and hers’ options. These consoles not only provide a lavish alternative to the modular vanity units currently available in the marketplace but also appeal to those looking for exceptional quality and timeless design.

Can we ever have enough storage space, it would seem not? From the feed back received from retailers and homeowners in the UK, Montrose has developed and is introducing a new range of high quality Bath Storage Panels. These panels provide purchasers with the dual benefit of additional storage under their baths & ease of access to plumbing, should it be required in the future.

PWS’ steadily expanding iron collection has welcomed four new handles. Beautifully designed, these handles are individually hand-crafted and are suitable for classic and contemporary doors alike. The new additions are available in 40mm, 45mm and 60mm diameter. The handles have been designed ergonomically, with the customer in mind, with a comfortable grip making it easy to open doors and drawers.

Designed with its popular Bali sink range in mind, Carron Phoenix has developed a dedicated tap range to ensure the perfect design complement responding to both retailer and consumer demand for a matching tap. The Bali tap draws on the same design principles as the linear, modern styling of the Bali sink range - with square lines from the solid base through the slim paddle style levers to the sweeping arc of the spout.

Handcrafted in the UK using time-honoured techniques and combining practicality with the beauty and luxury of solid and real wood veneers is Barrington – a stunning new line-up of freestanding fine furniture from Imperial Bathrooms. Designed to provide a distinctive alternative to the modular furniture currently available while still offering a wealth of space-saving and storage solutions, Barrington encapsulates all that Imperial Bathrooms stands for: elegance, eminence and excellence.

Two beautiful new taps are available from bathroom specialists HiB that will add class and style to any basin. Mesi and Neath are the products of HiB’s in-house design bureau and are therefore exclusive to the British company. The designs are a continuation of other highly successful HiB tap products – Mesi is a standard version of the HiB Kemi compact tap while Neath is a larger version of the Marek tap.

Thanks to a new patented finishing process, Homelux are pleased to announce the launch of SuperGloss Quadrant Tiletrim.

Thanks to a new patented finishing process, Homelux are pleased to announce the launch of SuperGloss Quadrant Tiletrim.

RENOLIT Cramlington Ltd announces four new designs recently launched in to the UK & Ireland regional 3D stock range. In addition to the extensive world-wide RENOLIT ALKOREN and RENOLIT COVAREN 3D stock ranges, a targeted range of 26 items specifically created to meet design styles and preferences in the UK & Ireland region is available from Renolit Cramlington Ltd.

Hornbeam Ivy’s NEW easy load soap dispenser has a unique patent pending design. It’s a wall mount soap dispenser with a twist, just grab a bottle of hand soap, in the soap manufacturer’s bottle, and load it straight into its very clever thread mechanism.

Painstakingly handcrafted to the highest quality standards, the tranquil styling of Imperial Bathrooms’ new Carlyon collection is echoed throughout all pieces in the range. These include a wide scoop 710mm basin with one or three tap holes, a generous, gentle-curved platform and a complementary pedestal.

Three new LED illuminated cabinets are the products of HiB’s progressive design department. Austin, Colorado and Minnesota, each very individual designs, are LED back-lit cabinets with the illumination within the cabinet door. While Austin (single door) and Colorado (double door) are designed to go against a flat wall, Minnesota is for hanging in a corner.

The Timber Door Company has found the recession-proof formula to take it well into the next decade, manufacturing bespoke timber doors in Oak, Ash, Maple, Steam Beech, Pine, Walnut and Pippy Oak in a wide selection of styles such as Shaker Square, Multi-panel, Cathedral and Slow Arch. With a variety of stains and pigment paint finishes available, we’ll have no problem in meeting your customers’ demanding expectations.

2011 has seen Hill’s Panel Products celebrate twenty successful years of trading and despite several promotions and events so far the party isn’t over yet. The culmination of the celebrations will be HPX a trade show and exhibition held at site of their head office in Oldham on the 15th and 16th of September between 10am – 4pm. With 25 exhibitors, entertainment and complimentary refreshments it is set to be an event not to be missed.

The full range of Apex vinyl wrapped doors and wall panel designs and colours suit traditional and modern homes whether city slick or country chic. As every order received is for a bespoke room it will be made to order and delivered within a 10-14 day period. Apex manufacture distinctive ranges and related accessories and are specialists in supplying independent installers, retailers and manufacturers.

Bathroom specialists HiB have introduced two new sleek aluminium cabinets to add to their already comprehensive collection. Nitro and Quantum both have a full mirror exterior face, and an eye catching engineered aluminium round and fluted profile on the sides, which adds a feeling of luxury.

Planning and pricing customised worktops is greatly facilitated by Westag & Getalit AG’s “CutDesign” software programme for retailers. This helpful tool simplifies the planning, pricing and ordering process. HPL laminate- or Solid Surface material- bonded worktops can be planned and ordered based on the measures and specifications supplied by the customer.

Salamander Pumped Shower Systems has launched a new brass ended pump range. Salamander Force is available at Plumb Center single or double brass-ended and for positive or negative head situations. There are three ranges with 10 models: Force 15 for boosting single shower performance to 1.5 bar, Force 20 for more powerful 2.0 bar performance and Force 30 developing 3 bar pressure suitable for the most powerful multi-function showers and for multiple shower outlets.

Less than six months since the introduction of PWS’ handleless Remo White, the range has been extended and launched in high-gloss alabaster. Alabaster is a fresh neutral tone which is very much in demand as it is the perfect shade to contrast with other colours and textures.

Any visitor to the exceptional Blum stand at Interzum 2011 could not help but be caught up in the surge of a company building on past and present success to reach forwards and innovate on an incredibly exciting level.

Burbidge has introduced another inspiring design. The competitively-priced Brampton is a cleverly crafted kitchen, using the most innovative technologies to capture the natural beauty and intrinsically luxury feel of wood.

Bushboard has taken its Encore solid surface worktop range up another notch. Two new moulded sink models in 100% pure white acrylic guarantee the highest levels of hygiene and performance being durable, non-porous and inherently robust enough to cope with the high speed demands of a waste disposal unit.

Amberes is a freestanding wash basin with coordinating tap that has been designed so that it can be installed anywhere in a room. The perfect definition of ‘form and function’, Amberes has aesthetically pleasing, almost fluid lines, making it the true ‘statement’ basin. The basin is fitted with an innovative joystick tap which complements Roca’s single lever products in terms of performance and water saving, providing an 8 litres/minute flow.

LDL Components Ltd has extended its range of LED lighting solutions with the new Linea range of recessed, semi-recessed angled and surface mounted display profiles, ideal for use in kitchens, studies, wardrobes, dressing rooms and also shop interiors.

Rangemaster is proud to announce the launch of a new collection of kitchen sinks and taps. The range has been developed to add significant value to kitchen retailers and perfectly reflects the needs of the UK kitchen market, offering great design and innovative developments at very competitive price levels.

The spacious Kubus KBX 160 55-20 sink from Franke is designed to accommodate any task with its 550mm x 400mm main bowl and 200 x 400mm half bowl. A welcome addition to the extensive undermount range, the sink is seamlessly presented and big on style and capacity.

Carron Bathrooms hugely popular Quantum range is expanding in more ways than one. From July, the single ended Quantum will be available in two extra wide width options: 1600 x 800 and 1700 x 800. Since its launch in 2009, this range has been a major success story for Carron and its popularity shows no sign of decline.

Matching brassware across the whole bathroom has often posed a problem when the shower fittings and mixer taps are from two or more different manufacturers. Hudson Reed now offers a proper solution to this problem with a wide range of different brassware where the mixers, taps and shower fittings are all coordinated to provide a cohesive look for any bathroom.

With the UK set to spend £50 billion on home improvements over the next 12 months, MHS Radiators is helping homeowners improve their bathrooms with its extensive range of towel rails and radiators. Featuring more than 20 stunning models, the Towel Rail range has been created to complement the company’s popular and extensive collection of designer, multi-column and period cast iron radiators.

With an estimated 5.8 million tonnes of food waste collected by local authorities in the UK every year, exploring alternative disposal options is vital. One effective solution is the use of in-sink food waste disposers (FWDs). These fit standard 90mm wastes and grind food into small particles, enabling it to be washed away through to a wastewater treatment plant where it may be processed using anaerobic digestion.

Amica has introduced two freestanding dishwashers to its portfolio in the UK and Ireland. In pure white with a discreet panel containing six control buttons and electronic LED salt and rinse aid indicators, each dishwasher provides five programmes from a rapid 25 minute cycle which uses only eight litres of water and 0.4Kwh of electricity through rinse, eco and normal to an intensive cycle for the heaviest soiled loads.

CD (UK) Ltd have updated their range of Fontana sinks to include the new translucent Arctic colours from Corian® (image shows new Arctic Blueberry). Hygienic and easy to clean, high-performance Corian® has long been a favourite of kitchen designers for worktops. Fontana Sinks combine Corian® with the highest quality stainless steel base which offers a practical and durable finish which is also easy to maintain.

Euromobel UK have been representing German Furniture Manufacturers in the UK and Ireland for many years, having clearly identified the need for a Professional Link between the Independent Specialists and the Manufacturing Base. This has enabled Studios to forge closer relationships, fully service requirements and keep at the fore-front of “what is happening”, thus sustaining profitability. The philosophy is simple - as most successful formulas often are!

Now there’s no excuse for untidy kitchen drawers when they are as stylish as these solid walnut ones from Pronorm. They are available as an optional upgrade on the contemporary handle-less Y Line range, offering a winning combination of ergonomics and aesthetics, manufactured from top quality walnut with craftsmanship joints.

Craven Dunnill, the Bridgnorth based tile distributor, has added the prestigious Minton Hollins collection to its ceramic tile portfolio. The Minton Hollins brand epitomises the classic styling and craftsmanship of the Victorian era, when the fashion for English-made, decorative ceramic wall and floor tiles was at its height, and today the distinctive style continues to appeal to those customers seeking a period look with traditional charm.

Beko, the leading UK appliance manufacturer, continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation and affordable technology with the introduction of the DW686 10 litre dishwasher which has 13 place settings and operates at a very low 44dB.

Methven has launched five Kaha Satinjet showers in the UK and Europe with twin-jet technology and a distinctive New Zealand design. Suitable for all water pressures, the showers feature a two-function head with easy-to-clean coated faceplate offering a choice between the Satinjet body shower and the massage spray which is controlled at the push of a button.

Staying one step ahead of the game as usual, PWS has released six new solid pewter handles to join the burgeoning range that the company already offers. Perfectly suited to PWS’ timber doors and painted collection, the handles’ natural patina will only improve with age.

New from the über collection is the exciting Bibury Silk Walnut range; a welcome innovation for the designer, retailer and consumer alike. The new handleless model – which accompanies the existing Stone, Pearl and Pavilion ranges - features a super matt-finished walnut veneer on the 22mm MDF door.

New from the über collection is the exciting Bibury Silk Walnut range; a welcome innovation for the designer, retailer and consumer alike. The new handleless model – which accompanies the existing Stone, Pearl and Pavilion ranges - features a super matt-finished walnut veneer on the 22mm MDF door.

Five new LED illuminated mirrors designed by HiB form their latest “Studio” range have been launched recently. In particular the Marco and Caro designs have proved immediately popular. The clear, crisp white light emanates from a slim chrome and glass overhead fitting containing LED lumens. These are low energy and obviate any bulb replacement and provide perfect facial illumination.

Discreetly set into a ceiling panel, the glass Otello extractor answers consumer demand for those who don’t want their cooker hood to be the focal point of the room.

The new Olympus Spring and Pisa taps from Franke have been introduced to bring practicality and beauty into today’s contemporary kitchen. The Olympus boasts a curved spout, hot and cold levers and a sprung pull-out nozzle to make washing and rinsing easy and quick. The Pisa tap’s hallmark is its unusual, symmetrical shape and sleek lines - ideal for the contemporary home.

Madison is a superb and innovative triple backlit mirror from the HiB in-house design department. Surrounded by a white high gloss frame, Madison comprises three mirror panels – a central backlit illuminated panels and two “swing-wing” panels that the user can set at any angle. These are facilitated by very high quality hinges.

Carron Phoenix has added a top of the range filtration option to its Dante tap. With its swan neck design and tri-lever handles, Dante is now available featuring Tri Pure filtration technology which boasts a separate pipe and lever to dispense filtered water without the risk of cross contamination from the hot and cold water pipes.

Pronorm’s Crystal cream high gloss door and Venezia oak woodgrain follow the current trends for bleached woodgrains and contrasting colours in one.

The new Crystal colour centres on a pale ivory base that works well with a range of woodgrains, especially the medium toned warmth of oak such as Pronorm’s Rift Oak Light and the delicately bleached Venezia textured finish.

Screwfix is helping the trade ‘clean up’ on bathroom projects with its extensive range of products, tools and accessories which boasts leading brands including Ideal Standard, Mira and Grohe.

Tradesmen are tapping into the Screwfix bathroom range to deliver a variety of schemes to suit a spectrum of budgets and tastes from complete suite renovations and wet rooms to simple shower upgrades and space-saving cloakrooms.

The Timber Door Company has found the recession-proof formula to take it well into the next decade, manufacturing bespoke timber doors in Oak, Ash, Maple, Steam Beech, Pine, Walnut and Pippy Oak in a wide selection of styles such as Shaker Square, Multi-panel, Cathedral and Slow Arch. With a variety of stains and pigment paint finishes available, we’ll have no problem in meeting your customers’ demanding expectations.

The contemporary styled Ergo 200 from Carron Phoenix brings together form and function in an elegantly designed inset sink model that will suit a range of worksurface materials.

Two spacious bowls are set at a slight angle to one another rather than side by side.  This gives the user a more ergonomic style of working by being able to switch tasks between bowls by gently turning the upper torso without having to adjust the stance of the feet.

Bellissimo Furniture has launched a ‘sawtooth’ finish which could mark the start of a major new trend in UK kitchens on the modern rustic theme. This is a more natural treatment of wood than the market has been used to, resembling wood fresh from the sawmill with strong texture and highly visible, non-linear grain.

First spotted by managing director Warnock Watson in solid timber in Milan, Bellissimo has given it wider appeal with a superbly authentic foil.

As Apex manufacture only bespoke products it is no problem to reproduce feature replacement cupboard doors and drawers of any size and shape to match original carcases.

Imperial Bathrooms has launched an extensive basin stand collection that recreates the classical elegance of the British bathroom, appealing to all who appreciate exceptional quality.

Designed to accommodate the company’s Astoria Deco, Drift and Etoile basins, the Hardwick combines the beauty of chrome with the elegance of glass legs. Both right and left-handed towel rails in chrome are featured.

ESSE's 990 range cooker has achieved some outstanding results during a recent CE test, where the inspector described the wood-burning cooker as the cleanest burning appliance he's ever tested.

Craig Nutter, ESSE's Technical Director explains, “Our woodburning 990 cooker has just been tested at an independent European CE lab and everyone here at ESSE is delighted with the results: The EU standard for CO emissions is currently 1% maximum, with some member states even asking for less than 0.3%; Our 990 has been assessed at 0.01% CO!

IBB UK has introduced two ranges of no-drill accessories to their comprehensive portfolio of bathroom products. Fashions come and go and a simple way to give a bathroom a new feel is to change consumable items such as accessories, tiles, shower curtains etc. Now customers can swap accessories in the knowledge that there will be no damage to the surfaces and no unsightly drill holes. The accessories are as easy to remove as they are to affix.

For some people, the current trend for installing wet-rooms has identified the problem of waste water discharge: which can be difficult where access to gravity drainage is not possible.  This problem is acute, especially in basements, attic conversions, apartments and listed buildings.

Jacuzzi UK has added a leak-free bath and over bath screen combination to its Conforto bath collection. Tested with a Kärcher pressure washer to prove its strength and effectiveness time after time, when the screen is fitted to a Jacuzzi Conforto bath, homeowners can rest assured the water droplets will stay firmly inside. 

The Venisio Expert Shower Channel from the Wirquin Group provides uncompromising standards in terms of design, finishing and technical performance. Designed for a walk-in shower or wetroom, it uses a self-contained trough with a 50mm water trap. At a reduced height of only 89mm, Venisio is suitable where height is restricted, which makes it easy to install even during renovation work.

Carron Phoenix is responding to the trend for colour and texture in the kitchen with the new Sapphira range of ceramic sinks in a rich and glamorous shade of black. Sapphira will be launched on 1 June along with a host of new sink and tap styles.

Leading British bathroom manufacturer HiB has designed two special slimline mirrored cabinets ideal for use in cloakrooms or bathrooms and en suites with restricted space. The two cabinets called Tulsa and Jersey are products of HiB’s in-house design team and were developed to be hung above short projection basins where a slimmer cabinet is called for. The depth is just 10cm.

New innovations for Mereway Kitchens have also included the very latest in Blum technology with the introduction of a Vertical bifold wall unit.  This innovative wall hung unit comprises an electronic open and close mechanism, at a gentle touch of a button.  Combined with a stunning light shelf can create a real ‘wow’ piece within any kitchen design.

The UK’s leading manufacturer of sinks and taps, Astracast, has announced two summer offers for all independent kitchen retailers; a stainless steel sink and tap combination as well as a new composite sink introductory offer too. On the brand’s latest design and innovation, the ROK® TEX Contour sink, retailers are being encouraged to sell the new design by offering all consumers a free accessory pack with any Contour sink purchased.

Gallery by Symphony have launched Orlando into their modern kitchen collection, and Salerno Ivory into their classic collection. Orlando is a contemporary white high gloss door with a duo edging, designed to present the appearance of a shimmering glass panel. The door is finished in a high gloss painted lacquer and compliments perfectly the trend in glass accessories, including workops and splashbacks.

Hygienic and easy to clean, high-performance Corian® has long been a favourite of kitchen designers for worktops. Fontana Sinks combine Corian® with the highest quality stainless steel base which offers a practical and durable finish which is also easy to maintain.

Tap, valve and shower specialist Intatec has introduced a revolutionary new system called IntaQuick, which transforms an ordinary bathroom into an accessible one and back again in a few simple steps. IntaQuick is a stylish, high quality collection of removable hand rails, seats and accessories that pack away when not needed, so a bathroom can be accessible when necessary and not create an extra obstacle for the able bodied to encounter when it is not.

Granite Transformations has introduced three innovative Trend Prestige designs. The only agglomerate or engineered stone products to feature a veining pattern running through the surface, it gives an extra dimension to natural stone on surfaces that are fully heat, scratch and stain resistant, lightweight and virtually maintenance-free.

Compact, functional and competitively priced, the eLIX tap by Carron Phoenix allows developers to meet level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and Part G building regulations.

Tartufo is the soft new earth shade for 2011 from BLANCO. The subtle mushroom tone is the latest addition to the colour choice spectrum for BLANCO’s Silgranit® PuraDur® II range of sinks and co-ordinating taps. It adds to a palette which includes the rich shades of Coffee and Cognac, the soft tones of Sand, Champagne and Jasmine, and the cooler, monochromatic options: Alumetallic, Anthracite, Silk Grey and White.

Waiting for the kettle to boil is set to be a thing of the past with the new Minerva 3-in-1 Kettle tap from Franke in chrome or SilkSteel PVD. Boiling water is available instantly at the twist of a button.

The enduring, eminently practical classic Compact sink from Franke has been updated and renamed Compact Plus. 

Impulse Bathrooms has introduced several additions to its extensive range. 

Hudson Reed moves into a new product area with the launch of a versatile range of wet room shower screens.

Apex Interior Systems have widened their range of gloss finishes in an up-to-date palette of colours to fit into any style of home - new build or refurbishment project.  

News just in that Samsung is making its first foray into the integrated refrigeration market, complementing the manufacturer’s existing range of built-in ovens and hobs.

The Timber Door Company has found the recession-proof formula to take it well into the next decade, manufacturing bespoke timber doors in Oak, Ash, Maple, Steam Beech, Pine, Walnut and Pippy Oak in a wide selection of styles such as Shaker Square, Multi-panel, Cathedral and Slow Arch. With a variety of stains and pigment paint finishes available, we’ll have no problem in meeting your customers’ demanding expectations.

LDL Components Ltd, the nationwide distributor of quality furniture fittings, has introduced a range of Form-Line cutlery trays in Silk White to co-ordinate with Blum Intivo drawer boxes in Silk White.

Made from durable plastic, the cutlery trays are suitable for use with both 450mm and 500mm depth drawer boxes and are available in a variety of sizes to suit cabinet widths from 300mm to 1000mm.

HPP have been serving the fitted furniture industry for 20 years and are celebrating in style with several events throughout the year. Since the first day of trading back in 1991 they have vastly built up their experience and product range. This means that HPP’s customers not only get the benefit of their unique range of board, doors and fittings products but they also get to take advantage of many other elements that help to give them a competitive advantage in the market place.

Absolute Blanc from COMPAC is a vibrant white quartz worksurface allowing for the creation of fabulous kitchens and bathrooms.

With superb consistency of colour, practically non-existent porosity, resistance to impact, heat and abrasion, and its natural antibacterial protection (due to the almost completely impermeable nature of quartz) Absolute Blanc is absolutely perfect for a contemporary or traditional kitchen or bathroom.

The latest kitchen from über furniture is the stunning Bibury Pavilion. This handleless collection is finished in an earthy green/grey colour designed to answer today’s growing ‘industrial’ trend.

The Bibury range which comprises a 22mm MDF door and acrylic hi-gloss lacquered finish is also available in Stone and Pearl finishes.

Painted kitchens are set to be hot in 2011 and Mereway Kitchens are hitting the high street with 11 fashionable new colours for their English Revival In-frame Shaker range this spring, bringing the total to 16 beautiful tones to choose from.

The new Shaker collection, launched back in Autumn last year, saw the successful uptake of a Natural Oak finish, 5 painted pastel shades and a ready to paint option. The new launch is all about creating real impact with colour, and these enticing new tones derive from key periods in design history with each new core colour being complemented by a softer or deeper tone.

Elegant, stylish and practical – two new cabinet designs from HiB feature LED back lighting with the LED strips within the mirrored door, giving an all-round, shadow-free illumination of the user’s reflection.

The two cabinets – Alabama and Orlando – are high gloss white with soft curved edges, mirroring the unusual curved corners of the LED strips. They form part of the exclusively HiB-designed range of products detailed in the new 2011 brochure.

The Venice handleless door is a new door design from Apex which works perfectly in a stylish contemporary kitchen. Apex has perfected the process in an 18mm door format and the Venice is now available in all finishes across the complete range of gloss and standard foils. A tremendous boost for designers wanting that linear look!

Embracing our enduring love of wood, PWS’ new Lyndon range is rich in rustic charm. The character, knotty oak says country living in an instant, providing all the essential ingredients for a warm and welcoming kitchen.

With its wide stile and rail construction and stepped design coupled with mellow colouring, Lyndon teams exceptionally well with other natural materials such as the sleek appeal of granite worktops and hand-crafted pewter handles.

Adding even more design possibilities for the ever stylish consumer, Burbidge has launched a range of curved doors for the in demand Opus kitchen.

The stunning new range showcases a beautifully wide curved door, concave curves for wall and base units and an attractive double concave door.

Trade Mouldings has become the first UK manufacturer to invest in laser edging technology using the latest generation tapes.

Raukantex Laser edge is a polypropylene (PP) with a high temperature and chemical resistance and the preferred material for the kitchen industry. This material does not require conventional glue for application and the special material laminated with the polypropylene melts via laser activation to form an invisible ‘weld’ with the board.

These Alulux framed doors are an elegant and flexible concept set to create new design opportunities for those in the furniture and kitchen industries.

Stylish finished aluminium is used to frame DuPont™ Corian® into doors or drawers of any size, creating a smart silver lining visible around each edge.

Elegant, stylish and practical – two new cabinet designs from HiB feature LED back lighting with the LED strips within the mirrored door, giving an all-round, shadow-free illumination of the user’s reflection.

The two cabinets – Alabama and Orlando – are high gloss white with soft curved edges, mirroring the unusual curved corners of the LED strips. They form part of the exclusively HiB-designed range of products detailed in the new 2011 brochure.

AQATA, the UK shower manufacturer renowned for quality, innovation and design, has introduced a new corner option to its Spectra Sliding Doors range. Designed to complement the Spectra 305 enclosure with sliding door that closes towards the wall, the new Spectra 310 door closes onto the side screen: this allows greater freedom of movement within the room and means that accessories and furniture items can be placed along the wall right up to the enclosure without impeding access.

Simpsons’ Bifold door enclosure is the perfect choice for a minimalistic and contemporary bathroom. The enclosure in the Edge range boasts an up-to-the-minute look which suits every bathroom décor, size and budget.

Cloud 9 is a new range of brassware from Hudson Reed with a pleasing rounded design that offers an alternative to the current square trend.

As bathroom sanitaryware moves towards softer curves, so the rounded design of Cloud 9 spearheads this trend for a more comfortable look in the bathroom, yet still retains the clean simplicity that will be the real legacy of minimalism.

Consumers can enjoy a carnival of lights and create a truly spectacular showering experience with the exotic Rio Square shower head from Crosswater. The ultra-thin fixed head provides a stream of azure blue, purple and green light.

Choose from an extensive collection of modern brassware at Just Taps Plus, designed with high quality and prestigious performance in mind. With new ranges regularly introduced, nimble curves unite with strong, rigid shapes to create the ultimate impact in any bathroom.

Bellissimo Furniture is the first UK supplier to introduce a five-piece, made-to-measure kitchen range with curved doors to match.

Bellissimo’s Tuscany features the ever-popular five-piece format in nine kitchen and five bedroom colours, offered in bespoke sizes. With curved doors to match and quick turnaround on orders, Tuscany allows retailers to offer exceptional levels of design flexibility and service to their customers.

Roman is launching a collection of stylish shower valves to complement its range of enclosures, wet rooms and bath screens.

This range presents 17 options incorporating concealed, semi-concealed and exposed designs, along with drench heads and multi-mode hand showers. These are available in cubist, cylindrical and oval design options and fixed or adjustable heights.

To provide a more comfortable option for taller people, Impulse Bathrooms has developed a range of elevated washbasins and WCs with a seat height of around 485mm (current standard height is around 425mm). This extra height can also make it easier for elderly and disabled people to use. Washbasin pedestals are available with an extra 65mm height to overcome the aches that can be caused by having to bend lower.

The Touch collection of sanitary-ware from Bauhaus will add that certain something to modern bathroom schemes, whatever the size of space or budget. The range is designed to suit homeowners who aspire to a contemporary yet timeless style.

The Franke range of special purpose sinks has been developed to answer the needs of households where another sink is needed – or more than one!

Away from the main kitchen, for which Franke has an impressively stylish and comprehensive portfolio, a special purpose sink may be required. Meeting the heaviest demands of the household – in either a utility or laundry room or garage – The Utility 50 UTX 610 is just the job.

Offering a healthy, convenient alternative to conventional cooking methods, Baumatic has introduced a new compact steam combi oven in its Premium-Line collection.

Compact in size, the BCS460SS packs a punch in terms of cooking technology with six functions for steam cooking, regeneration, professional cooking, hot air cooking, hot air and steam cooking and low temperature. Measuring just 46cm high, the oven has a generous interior capacity of 31 litres and is rated A for energy efficiency.

Eurocare Showers has introduced a new compensator which will allow retailers to stock standard size shower doors to provide an ‘on the shelf’ solution.

“Following discussions with our retail customers, we were faced with the challenge of providing a range of standard doors that offer the same flexibility as our bespoke offering,” explains sales and marketing manager Joanna Talbot. “As a result, our research and development team has created a compensator offering a 105mm compensation.

With more and more people working from home, instead of taking up space in the kitchen or dining room Apex suggest maximising any unused space as a home office. Maybe there’s space under the stairs, a spare bedroom or even the attic to build an office exactly to plan.

The noise level of extractors has always been a bugbear, but Air Uno has a number of models that operate very efficiently even at a lower, quieter speed. The Tosca (shown here), the Turandot, the Nabucco and the Mirror hood – all with an internal motor – operate as quietly as 38dB(A) which is no louder than a slight wind or a whisper.

Mainly concerned with the performance and motion of the internal workings of a kitchen, Blum designers have taken kitchen interiors to a new level with the highly popular introduction of Intivo – a concept that individualises and personalises the drawer and pull-out interior when exposed.

Impulse Bathrooms has remodelled the trap way and horizontal outlet on its fully back-to-wall close coupled pans so it now provides the option of a P or S connection. This gives an easy to install neat and secure connection between spigot and connector. When installed for S configuration Impulse can supply its own fully adjustable 90º S connector which can be fixed in position braced back to the wall. This enables the pan to be pushed back to the wall and onto the connector, giving a positive and reliable fitting.

The stylish and highly durable composite range from Leisure Sinks offers greater flexibility in kitchen design. Available in Neostone and Velstra composites, the five models are heat and scratch resistant.

Trend has enriched its Liberty collection with 10 sumptuous new colours all handcrafted from stained glass and featuring the signature chromatic and iridescent textures of this exclusive design.

Composed of hand-cut tesserae in compatible shapes, Liberty presents a selection of different tile shades , shapes and sizes The new additions extend from the shimmering brilliance of Amber, Diamond, Topaz and Pearl, through the contemporary looks of Purple, Denim and Dove to the dramatic, deep tones of Bronzite, Onyx and Tobacco.

For a shower enclosure which has a striking yet minimalistic design, look no further than the Edge Quadrant single door enclosure from Simpsons. As well as its up-to-the-minute look, the range is designed to be practical and suit every bathroom décor and size.

The brand new Contessa stainless steel sink range from Carron Phoenix boasts all the right credentials for the perfect mid-market sink: quality which is second to none; versatile bowl sizes; modern, workable shapes and superb value for money.

Vogel & Noot (UK), part of leading heating products firm Rettig ICC, has added a new towel warmer to its range.

The new ViennaRail Towel Warmer is a stylish multi-rail, made from high-quality steel and complements Vogel & Noot’s existing ViennaLine compact radiator.

At just Taps Plus, we are dedicated to offering our customers innovative products with whats in at the moment. We have introduced many new ranges to our catalogue consisting of Cascata with the open spout feature. The Vue Range which has beautifully slender curves with straight lines, and also the kavalier which is indeed designed for any bathroom with an oval shape design.

As Apex manufacture only bespoke products it is no problem to reproduce feature replacement cupboard doors and drawers of any size and shape to match original carcases.

In keeping with this traditional kitchen, Apex Shaker style doors with a Vanilla vinyl wrap were used. The original large larder style cupboards have been refurbished and drawer fronts and side panels on the central island have been produced in the Shaker style to match, giving the kitchen a completely up-dated, clean look.

CD (UK) Ltd have updated their range of Fontana sinks to include 10 of the new Corian® colours (shot shows new Designer White).

Hygienic and easy to clean, high-performance Corian® has long been a favourite of kitchen designers for worktops. Fontana Sinks combine Corian® with the highest quality stainless steel base which offers a practical and durable finish which is also easy to maintain.

New to Ideal Bathroom’s Essentials portfolio is a selected range of bathroom furniture created to co-ordinate with and complement current designs.

Opal is available in classic White or wood effect Calvados. It is rigid assembly cabinetry made to high quality standards and featuring soft close hinges, moisture resistant materials, 16mm thick panels and 18mm fascias, solid metal handles and a 12 month guarantee.

The Bohle Group, Europe’s leading manufacturer and supplier of products for glass processing and finishing, has greatly expanded its range of high quality bathroom fittings with products from world-wide distributor KL-megla. The Romana, Milano, Atlantica, Fit, Quadrato and Wellness Premium ranges of designer shower door hardware, as well as the Chalet PT door systems, are now available from the Bohle global network.

Stoves 1000 and 1100mm Sterling models have been reconfigured to offer even more cooking capacity with the addition of a separate grill.

Available in dual fuel, gas or electric variants, the new Sterling includes a main electric oven with nine functions, electric grill, slow cooker and programmable main oven. The range cooker also boasts internal oven lights and telescopic shelves.

Shades successfully combines high gloss finishes and natural wood effects with the introduction of its stunning Napoli furniture collection, available in oak or walnut.

The high gloss timber effect of Napoli Oak enhances the beautiful horizontal grain and provides a modern twist on the traditional oak finish. The striking graining, combined with the sleek contemporary design of the furniture itself will create an understated yet sophisticated bathroom design.

Salamander has launched a brass-ended range of shower pumps under the Force brand. Ten products cover every potential customer need: positive and negative head, single and twin ended models and power delivery ranging from 1.5 up to 3 bar.

Bauhaus has created a selection of units that are perfect for creating stylish en suites and cloakrooms.

For a stunning bathroom, the Essence collection (pictured) combines clever, practical storage with simple, clean lines in a beautiful finish. Essence – available in Anthracite and Glacier textured wood style finishes – is supplied fully assembled; the 400mm unit features a Blum soft close drawer.

ECF’s successful launch of the 2011 Component Portfolio has spearheaded the company’s activities in the early part of the year, and with many new product launches scheduled throughout 2011, ECF have their sights firmly set on another record breaking year.

Ever the leader in kitchen tap innovation, Franke has introduced three stunning new models to answer the increasing demand for flexibility at the workstation – be it in the kitchen or utility area. The functional, stylish new taps – Alpha, Arena and Aria – each feature a pull-out nozzle and simple single lever operation.

Essentials from Ideal has introduced a range of accessories to add those important finishing touches to the perfect bathroom.

Urban is a chic, classy collection of chrome metal and glass, modern accessories which will coordinate with any contemporary bathroom and includes towel rails and rings, tumbler and holder, soap dishes, soap dispenser, toilet roll holders, shelves, robe hooks, toilet brush, chrome plated grab bar and a shaving/vanity mirror.

Abode’s unique collection of kitchen sinks spans contemporary and stylish products which synchronise perfectly with their wide range of design-led taps.

The Abode Zero ultra-modern sink design series offers functionality in abundance with large stylish deep large bowls across the range. Zero sinks are manufactured from advanced composite materials and have a metallic granite fleck in the material to add additional sparkle to the kitchen. Available in black composite only, there are four sinks in the collection plus a selection of accessories available to make these Zero sinks into work stations - a black tempered glass chopping board, a square silicone drainer mat and a High & Dry drainer rack.

The warming tones of the new Glide Black Oak range from Bauhaus are the perfect choice for feature bathrooms, combining an elegant fusion of linear furniture styling and a subtle contoured washbasin.

Also available in White Oak and White Gloss, the range is supplied fully assembled and comprises a choice of three white fine fire clay basins and two-drawer soft close basin units in three widths, wall-hung single door storage unit, mirror and over the mirror IP44 light. The furniture is made from hand finished wood veneers with anti-UV polyurethane coating which is hardwearing, easy-to-clean and durable.

Utilising a stylish ‘sun burst’ design drainer and manufactured from 0.9 gauge high grade stainless steel, Contour from Leisure Sinks is a quality sink which is at home in either contemporary or traditional kitchens.

Designed to fit in standard 600mm kitchen cabinets, Contour sinks are completely reversible and the overflow is positioned centrally on the drainer side of the bowl, to make specification easy.

Bushboard’s Nuance laminate range is designed to be fitted without unsightly extrusions, giving a seamless decorative surface to brighten the shower experience.

A large format panel measuring 2420 x 1200 x 11mm is postformed on one long edge with a tightly shaped radius.

Following the success of the recently launched Wintergarden range of ceramic tiles from British Ceramic Tile, a new beige colourway has been added.

The Wintergarden range is the latest addition to the popular Laura Ashley collection of tiles.

The large format 248x398mm wall tiles have a crackle glaze effect, a gloss finish and are available in a choice of light & dark beige.

Simpsons’ new Edge corner entry shower enclosure is practical and suits every bathroom décor, size and budget to provide a simple, functional space.

The 6m toughened glass contrasts beautifully with the tough silver finish of the frame while the 1950mm high door is available in three widths with a 15mm adjustment for easy fitting. The low profile coordinating shower tray which is available in a square or rectangular design is made from high quality acrylic with a brilliant white finish; it has a high flow waste and easy clean surface.

CornerTape is proving extremely popular with retailers and tradespeople, and is now available at www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.uk - the first dedicated online retailer to introduce the sealant-taming product system.

The CornerTape product system perfectly complements the Internet store’s comprehensive range of sealants and sealant tools, providing a choice of silicone remover tools and a brush for quick and easy removal of old sealants; specialist preparation wipes for thorough degreasing to ensure absolute adhesion of new sealant; a silicone forming kit; sealant gun and the unique CornerTape itself - in three roll lengths and four different sizes for a perfect finish to every sealant job.

Vogel & Noot (UK), part of leading heating products firm Rettig ICC, has added a new towel warmer to its range.

The new ViennaRail Towel Warmer is a stylish multi-rail, made from high-quality steel and complements Vogel & Noot’s existing ViennaLine compact radiator.

HiB has introduced a major solution for illuminated bathroom mirrors – three new LED designs powered by a long-life re-chargeable battery pack.

Illuminated mirrors are now a high demand item but fitting them into existing bathrooms and cloakrooms comes with one overriding problem – how to access a power source.

Westag & Getalit is supplying a fully dyed HPL material which allows processors greater flexibility for designing surfaces and edges.

Whether for worktops, tables or open shelf units: the UniColour HPL laminate is ideal wherever a jointless finish is desired. Exclusively made from papers impregnated with clear melamine resin gives the material its homogeneous colour, opening up new design opportunities.

CD (UK) Ltd have updated their range of Fontana sinks to include 10 of the superb new Corian® colours. The latest finish for a striking new look in the kitchen is Black Chips from the Frammenti collection.

Ellis Furniture is launching a new range of quality fitted bathroom furniture for the entry level market.

The Hydra range includes a basin, WC and double wall units. Teamed with the honeysuckle cream glass splashback, Chroma back to wall WC, Delta basin, Ingo tap and Malta solid surface composite results is a stylish, modern bathroom for a modest budget.

New for 2011 is the Shaker Kitchen from Apex. The bespoke, vinyl wrapped doors, panels and cooker hood are in a pleasing Vanilla colour which lends itself perfectly to the style of kitchen. The Shaker doors can be used in both modern and traditional homes and will look just as good.

The stylish Jule basin mixer from Hudson Reed is now available with the 'eco-click' water saving system at no extra cost.

On the outside, the eco-click Jule mixer looks exactly like the standard model, but on the inside, the high tech ceramic eco-click cartridge developed by Hudson Reed includes two settings. Opening the flow to the first ‘click’ stop allows up to 50% of the possible water flow. Lift the control further and a second click provides full flow when required.

Fusion the advanced kitchen and bathroom design and visualisation software from 20-20 Technologies’, is delighted to announce the inclusion of 100% waterproof shower panelling brand Showerwall into its comprehensive portfolio of bathroom manufacturer catalogues.

Crosswater consistently merges high-fashion with functionality and its new Zeal range of brassware is no exception. The ultramodern Zeal will bring the wow factor to any bathroom with its smooth chrome finishes and sharp, angular edges.

At just Taps Plus, we are dedicated to offering our customers innovative products with whats in at the moment. We have introduced many new ranges to our catalogue consisting of Cascata with the open spout feature. The Vue Range which has beautifully slender curves with straight lines, and also the kavalier which is indeed designed for any bathroom with an oval shape design.

M’n’G designs has released its latest version – with even more features, better graphics and easier to use SuperView25 is a winner!

There are a range of very affordable packages from just £799 for a kitchen or bathroom design system with no recurring charges!

Pronorm has launched its beautifully streamlined Y Line handle-less kitchen. Key features include postformed edges on the doors which are slimmer and more refined while all doors and drawers include a fine aluminium insert, providing a superior aesthetic both visually and ergonomically.

Sweeping curves in glossy black Parapan® create instant impact in this eye-catching kitchen. The reflective quality of the sleek black Parapan® adds a modern edge to traditional brick and wood. It is funky but won’t date.

The subtle curved styling and simple lines of Bauhaus’ Elegance collection are ideal for the classical bathroom. Always on top in the design stakes, Bauhaus’ bathroom furniture is good looking, well planned and practical; the retro-inspired Elegance collection is no exception.

These Alulux framed doors are an elegant and flexible concept set to create new design opportunities for those in the furniture and kitchen industries.

Stylish finished aluminium is used to frame DuPont™ Corian® into doors or drawers of any size, creating a smart silver lining visible around each edge.

Carron Bathrooms are delighted to announce some stunning new products for release in January 2011. These new products include some new designs from the in house design studio of Carron Bathrooms and some size variations to existing ranges to meet consumer requirements.

New to the UK is a stylish range of hoods from Air Uno that answers the latest consumer demand for discreet technology. Each F-Light hood, designed by Italian maker Faber to look like a chic pendant light fitting, creates a stunning focal point and is available in 7 models in glass and / or stainless steel.

In-Doors Manufacturing Limited (IDM), Northern Ireland, manufacturers of bespoke, solid wood, In-Frame and Plant-On cabinet doors and accessories for kitchens, bedrooms and home offices, launch their exciting range in the UK mainland. They have appointed Mr. Andrew Carrier as their UK mainland business development manager. Andrew is located in the Midlands near Birmingham and has over 30 year’s experience in the woodworking industry in technical sales and production management.

Simpsons has added to its extensive range of enclosures with the stunning new Single Slider from the Central Collection. The clean-cut lines and subtle framing of this minimalistic enclosure contrast beautifully with the exposed rollers of the sliding doors; in keeping with today’s industrial trend.

Crosswater’s stunning Status range of brassware brings cutting-edge style to the bathroom without a designer price tag. With its easy-to-use lever-operated design and slender body, the range exudes quality. Finished in sleek chrome, its flat, angular profile is softened by gentle curves, providing a fresh take on the trend for angles in the bathroom.

In-Doors Manufacturing Limited (IDM), Northern Ireland, manufacturers of bespoke, solid wood, In-Frame and Plant-On cabinet doors and accessories for kitchens, bedrooms and home offices, launch their exciting range in the UK mainland. They have appointed Mr. Andrew Carrier as their UK mainland business development manager. Andrew is located in the Midlands near Birmingham and has over 30 year’s experience in the woodworking industry in technical sales and production management.

Inspired by enclosures from the continent, the latest range from leading bathroom manufacturer Showerlux UK is right on trend. The new ‘Classic’ is available in a range of configurations and has been designed to add a touch of timeless elegance to any bathroom.

Hudson Reed announces Rapture, a new lightweight, high output aluminium radiator. The new Rapture radiator is double sided for maximum heat output and has four flat, smooth aluminium panels in a high quality and hardwearing semi gloss white finish.

The new Pedigree Eco WC from Impulse Bathrooms gets its ecological credentials from the water saving 4.5/3 litre dual flush operation which it is estimated could save up to 50% of the potable water used in the many homes which still have nine and even 12 litre single flush WC’s in daily use.

This year may be drawing to a close but Montrose is busy preparing for 2011 and in this article we are excited to give you a taste of things to come! Product development has been key to Montrose in the last 3 years and 2011 will only see this continue, with further launches planned throughout the year.

Impulse Bathrooms has extended its impressive range of fashion bathrooms for the domestic market with new designs and options.

The Zeto back-to-wall WC for use with a concealed cistern now has a short projection with a P or S trap connection and includes a slow close seat. The back-to-wall and wall mounted models suit today’s trend for clean lines with concealed plumbing which also makes for easier cleaning and improved hygiene.

The eye catching Icarus stainless steel mirrored cabinet from leading bathroom products supplier HiB offers the end user superb bathroom functionality. The 30 centimetre wide and 63 centimetre high cabinet presents beautifully clean lines with subtly curved corners.

The latest addition to the über collection is the stunning new Bibury Stone. The kitchen is as stylish as its namesake – a beautiful Cotswold village – and is a true delight for the designer, retailer and consumer alike.

At just Taps Plus, we are dedicated to offering our customers innovative products with whats in at the moment. We have introduced many new ranges to our catalogue consisitng of Cascata with the open spout feautre. The Vue Range which has beautifuly slender curves with straight lines, and also the kavalier which is indeed designed for any bathroom with an oval shape design.

The new A4 glossy kitchen brochure from Ellis Furniture reveals the cream of the kitchen crop with a fantastic collection of superior quality kitchens.

By popular demand, Ellis Furniture has retained some firm favourites while adding 12 beautiful contemporary ranges, offering the best choice ever.

Following the success of the recently launched Brighton range of wall tiles from British Ceramic Tile, a selection of new border & feature tiles have also now been released in the same striking colour palette.

Mereway Bathrooms’ new Fusion Worktop collection offers stunning gloss and matt finishes that evoke elegance and have timeless appeal.

These high quality composite worktops are more consistent in colour and texture than granite. Made from a special blend of polyester and acrylic non-porous surface resins, these surfaces are highly durable, heat resistant and extremely hygienic.

ALNO has unveiled the ultimate glass collection for 2011 with innovations in colour, pattern and texture.

Harnessing the light diffusing properties of glass and its ability to provide a high shine finish, the new ALNOVetrina range comes in five gloss colours including classic magnolia white, white, black and metallic platinum blue and bronze brown.

The new Twinline 2 from Eurocare is the culmination of ongoing development by Austrian manufacturer Artweger whose shower-bath concept has attracted many imitators in recent years.

Says Eurocare sales and marketing manager Joanna Talbot: “A big part of Twinline’s appeal is its ability to offer the best of both worlds, by combining a bath and shower in one.

Stoves has unveiled its new built-in collection of ovens and hobs and moved production back to its Merseyside base.

The new portfolio of nine single and double ovens and 13 hobs is available in black or stainless steel finishes.

It’s never been easy for discerning property owners looking for a modern, sleek looking kitchen with the necessary levels of flexibility that enables them to exploit the dimensions and architectural shapes of their properties.

Sleek and modern has been the domain of the mass produced, ‘off the peg’ European brands offering little by way of design flexibility and questionable value for money.

PDS Hygiene offers the Bio Bidet, an efficient, sophisticated and cost effective alternative to purpose built shower toilets. It provides a hygienic and thorough personal cleaning procedure while eliminating the need for toilet paper. Bio Bidet can replace most conventional toilet seats and is the only electronic bidet toilet seat approved for direct connection to water main in the UK.

Franke has developed a market-leading portfolio of cooker hoods designed to cover all kitchen designs, sizes and budgets.

One example is the Decorative Brick Sil-K 90 and Sil-K Island. Sil-K technology cancels out sound emissions coming from the diffuser and filters, thereby reducing hood sound power by 12DB (A); 16 hoods equipped with the technology make the same amount of noise as one standard product.

The Linear Reversible (LR9502) is the latest addition to Leisure’s range of UK manufactured stainless steel sinks. The new one and a half bowl, single piece sink (measuring 950mm x 508mm) is constructed from high grade 18/10 stainless steel which ensures a robust, rigid frame that won’t bend or flex under pressure.

Britannia has introduced three new designs to its cooker hood collection which combine beautiful form with fantastic function, positioning the hood as the showpiece of the kitchen.

With its pure white glass and stainless steel finish, the White Omaggio combines stylish elegance with four-speed touch controls, an extraction rate of 950m3/hr and an alarm which signals that the charcoal filters need to be replaced or the grease filters need to be cleaned. Five LED lights improve its energy efficiency.

Shades has launched its most luxurious furniture collection yet in the form of Bali. Blending form with function, this modular range will be the centrepiece of any bathroom, while offering a truly flexible storage option, with homeowners able to mix and match pieces from the range to best suit the space available.

Worktop Fabrications has launched a new kitchen solid surface branded iOstone - a similar product offering to Acquastone, designed for the bathroom sector. The company is also launching a slimline, factory fitted basin to complement Acquastone.

Baumatic’s BVP460SS Vacuum Packer freezes freshly cooked food for re-heating at a later date. The user simply has to place a plastic bag in the chamber, close the door and press start. The appliance will then remove the air from the bag, seal it and return the atmosphere within the unit back to normal, ready for freezing.

Showerlux UK has added a new high quality corner entry enclosure to the Glide range which features slider doors, providing an excellent space saving solution.

Twin corner slider doors allow for easy access into the spacious showering area without the doors encroaching on the floor space, making it suitable for smaller bathrooms or ensuites. Featuring the ‘easi-glide’ floating roller system, the enclosure offers a luxuriously smooth opening and closing action, compensating for any uneven surfaces.

Hudson Reed announces the launch of Aspire, a new range of brassware for the modern bathroom.

The sleek lines of Aspire bring together form and function with a slimline lever action operating the latest Hudson Reed ceramic disc water control technology in a range of practical and good looking bathroom brassware in high gloss chrome.

Launched at KBB2010, the S-Box is a revolutionary concept which enables products to rise out of the work surface and return to their original position, leaving them clutter-free.

Invented, designed and manufactured in the UK, with the simple press of a finger the S-Box will ‘pop-up’, together with its contents – whether this be a TV or a set of knives - and when finished with, can easily be pushed back down out of sight.

Cloakroom mixers have become very popular in today’s market. Just Taps Plus has introduced many small basin mixers to suit a bathroom which has a limited amount of space.

All of our cloakroom mixers work on low pressure and are available at very competitive prices. The styles and shapes have been very carefully considered. Consisting of round shapes, squares, ovals - whatever design you go for in your bathroom you will be sure to find a beautifully designed basin mixer to suit it from Just Taps Plus.

CD (UK) Ltd have updated their range of Fontana sinks to include 10 of the superb new Corian® colours. The latest finish for a striking new look in the kitchen is Black Chips from the Frammenti collection.

Hygienic and easy to clean, high-performance Corian® has long been a favourite of kitchen designers for worktops. Fontana Sinks combine Corian® with the highest quality stainless steel base which offers a practical and durable finish which is also easy to maintain.

Make a striking impression in the kitchen is the stunning contemporary Lima furniture range from Four Seasons.

The high quality lacquered finish (on MFC) of Lima enhances the beautiful natural oak woodgrain effect beneath which its horizontal lines serves to create the feeling of spaciousness and sophistication in kitchens of all sizes. The slab-style doors are sleek and ultra modern in design and contrast brilliantly with white cabinetry, while a super stylish chrome handle adds the perfect finishing touch.

Franke has introduced Coffee as a colour choice for its Kubus KBG undermount range. Part of the Franke Specialist range, these sinks are available in a SilkSheen Fragranite finish which now boasts the DuraKleen Plus technology, making it possible to enjoy the sensational design of composite alongside unbeatable performance.

Zenolite, exclusively distributed in the UK by David Clouting – is an innovative, high gloss acrylic decorative panel that will transform any kitchen or bathroom and offers an exciting alternative to more traditional materials such as ceramic to create splash backs, feature walls or backing walls for kitchen units, vanitory units, wash hand basins etc.

2010 has been quite a year of innovation for leading wetroom company Impey UK, with several new products released in both the healthcare and luxury shower markets.

In true Impey style, the company has created a couple of brand new wetroom shower floor formers that it believes will prove to be extremely popular additions to its ‘Aqua-Systems’ wetroom range.

Pronorm’s Proline 128 kitchen range offers a combination of luxurious-looking high gloss acrylic doors and ergonomic design which enhances its user friendliness.

Ergonomically friendly, the concept centres on all door and drawer products being offered in height increments of 128mm. This allows a kitchen to be designed to suit the customer’s bespoke requirements for different working levels for preparation, cooking and storage.

Ideal Bathrooms has added Aqua-Step to its product portfolio - a waterproof laminate flooring system which combines style, easy installation, simple maintenance and a 100% guarantee of being totally waterproof, making it eminently suitable for the bathroom.

Leading bathroom supplier HiB are at the forefront of introducing new bathroom lighting which includes a modern range of glass showerlights offering a variety of styles and technical advantages.

These Alulux framed doors are an elegant and flexible concept set to create new design opportunities for those in the furniture and kitchen industries.

Stylish finished aluminium is used to frame DuPont™ Corian® into doors or drawers of any size, creating a smart silver lining visible around each edge.

In-frame has never been so diverse. With a beautiful palette of painted pastel colours, natural oak and a primed ready to paint option, Mereway Kitchens allows designers to display their creative flair with this spectacular timber product.

High gloss Parapan® and wood are perfect partners creating a sleek, modern look in this newly built eco house. The juxtaposition of the flawless reflections of Parapan in Lime and Cream and the texture of Burr Oak from a 250 year old tree gives a look that is contemporary but warm and in total harmony with the oak floors and white walls.

High gloss Parapan® and wood are perfect partners creating a sleek, modern look in this newly built eco house. The juxtaposition of the flawless reflections of Parapan in Lime and Cream and the texture of Burr Oak from a 250 year old tree gives a look that is contemporary but warm and in total harmony with the oak floors and white walls.

While classic in appearance and mirroring the luxury of richly veined natural granite, Prima’s Antique Mascarello can work the traditional or contemporary look with equal design panache.

Tones of pale coral, honey and dark brown blend together in a harmonious palette that can combine with a range of kitchen door styles and shades from painted or plain colours to a host of woodgrain shades in light through to dark.

The Venice handleless door is a new door design from Apex which works perfectly in a stylish contemporary kitchen. Apex has perfected the process in an 18mm door format and the Venice is now available in all finishes across the complete range of gloss and standard foils.

Offering the very best in style and luxury, Bauhaus and Crosswater offer a perfect portfolio of furniture, wash basins and brassware for a beautiful cloakroom which will wow visitors.

Style and functionality at the core; each basin is bijoux yet beautifully proportioned, with fully usable wash bowl and options for countertop and wall-mount installation so that every size of space is catered for.

Embrace modern minimalism with the contemporary brassware range from just taps plus an internationally reputed company specialising in the finest bathroom and kitchen brassware.

Blending slender curves with clean lines, the collection offers a streamlined finish coupled with high quality and prestigious performance. With an extensive array of contemporary brassware to choose from, delicate nimble curves unite with strong, rigid shapes to create the ultimate impact in any bathroom.

The new Franke Triflow Trend tap with U-Spout is a modern take on the popular Pro-Value three-handle lever tap model.

Designed to coordinate with a full range of Franke sink models, the tap delivers hot, cold and filtered water in high style.

The new Happening bath from Roca offers the latest in technological advances and design features, providing a complete solution for the bath/shower space.

Generously proportioned, the bath measures 1900x850mm and is fitted with a removable headrest for optimum comfort and wellbeing. A stylish wenge wood panel fitted with a practical wide drawer provides generous storage underneath.

Hot on the heels from scooping the Grand Designs 2010 best kitchen award, PWS has launched the Contour Curve into its contemporary Metris kitchen collection.

Inspired by New York lofts, this look uses flowing lines to soften a deliberately industrial influence – creating a functional kitchen with no compromise on style. Intelligent use of curved features creates a wide peninsular and extra space to cook, work and entertain.

Whether you’re looking for something subtle or bold, the new ceramic tile ranges from British Ceramic Tile offer a range of options to suit a variety of tastes and styles.

The new designs are ideal for use in a range of areas such as hotels, bars and restaurants or equally at home specified for residential installations.

Abode taps are exquisitely formed and designed to fit into contemporary and traditionally styled kitchens. Each tap is designed in the UK and tested in the Abode in-house laboratory to ensure it works perfectly and will stand the test of time, that is why Abode give a five year guarantee.

Carron Phoenix’s new Desire tap has been designed to complement modern kitchens with its super slim profile and choice of chic finishes in matt black, matt white, brushed nickel and chrome.

Desire combines well with many of Carron Phoenix’s stainless steel, granite and ceramic sinks. The narrow cylindrical body incorporates a simple single lever handle in a slim, flat paddle style that is echoed in the spout which pivots through 180 degrees. Elegant in appearance, this tap has uncompromisingly high standards of functionality and high performance.

The recently introduced Reflex mirror from specialists HiB has been instantly successful. One of 13 new mirror designs, Reflex reflects the current appetite for simplicity of design combined with discreet function. The vertical fluorescent lights perfectly illuminates the face for both shaving and make up routines.

Franke has launched two new hoods to eliminate the problem of noise – the Decorative Brick Sil-K 90 and Brick Sil-K Island. Perfect for open plan living, soundproofing partitions eliminate noise flow in favour of silent air flow.

Sil-K technology cancels out sound emissions coming from the diffuser and filters, thereby reducing hood sound power by 12DB (A); 16 hoods equipped with Silk-K technology make the same amount of noise as one standard unit.

Completely flexible and perfect for all sorts of bathroom schemes, the new Central brassware from Crosswater is classy and simple. Featuring an easy-to-use lever and compact, rounded spout, each piece is in keeping with the minimalist style so popular in today’s bathrooms.

Combining function and style, all sorts of interesting design schemes will work with the comprehensive portfolio.

Importer and distributor of ABK-INNOVENT cooker hoods/extractors Cookerhoodsforyou has introduced a superb range of built-in ceiling extractors designed to create a fresher, cleaner environment in the open-plan kitchen/dining room setting.

Fully recessed, NEERIM extractors create a seamless solution by hiding all the workings above the ceiling. Featuring superb minimalist design with perimeter panel extraction, the units can be either fitted flush-mount or suspended. High performance internal or external motors provide reliable and effective operation to ensure the removal of cooking odours, grease and steam - with minimal noise.

New from AKW, market-leading provider of elderly and disabled bathing products, is the LUDA Intelligent Shower.

Featuring an advanced thermostatic control and an IP45-rated waterproof shower unit, the LUDA carries a comprehensive BEAB Care approval and RNIB accreditation. Audio bleeps, LED illumination and tactile control buttons allow partially-sighted users to retain complete control of the power, temperature and water flow settings.

The Inward Opening Quadrant shower enclosure from Simpsons’ Design View range is an example of sensational styling and intelligent design. Constructed from 8mm-thick toughened curved glass panels with a 6mm-thick door, this enclosure boasts a curvaceous semi-frameless look that is the ultimate in high-end luxury.

These Alulux framed doors are an elegant and flexible concept set to create new design opportunities for those in the furniture and kitchen industries.

Stylish finished aluminium is used to frame DuPont™ Corian® into doors or drawers of any size, creating a smart silver lining visible around each edge.

CD (UK) Ltd have updated their range of Fontana sinks to include 10 of the superb new Corian® colours. The latest finish for a striking new look in the kitchen is Black Chips from the Frammenti collection.

Hygienic and easy to clean, high-performance Corian® has long been a favourite of kitchen designers for worktops. Fontana Sinks combine Corian® with the highest quality stainless steel base which offers a practical and durable finish which is also easy to maintain.

Following the successful launch of Showermate eco earlier this year, Stuart Turner has introduced three new universal pumps to the range. Competitively priced, the pumps are suitable for boosting single showers and water supplies in negative head plumbing systems.

Easy to install and quiet in operation, the universal pumps deliver cost-effective high performance and come with all the features of quality and reliability associated with the Showermate brand.

JIS EUROPE of Haywards Heath have a new range of heated towel rails named ASHDOWN, the towel rails are manufactured in an elegant round section shape displaying an appearance of refined luxury.

The rails are manufactured in four sizes all 1250mm high and with widths of 300, 400, 520 and 620mm. They can be used in central heating, electric or dual fuel formats.

Leading UK shower tray manufacturer, JT has formally launched the JTNatural Linear, an exciting new addition to its market leading range, The JTNaturals Collection.

The solid surface tray is set to continue JT’s dominance in the low profile sector, as the company continues to enhance its reputation as the UK’s most innovative shower tray manufacturer.

Since its launch, the Status bath has been hugely popular and a great success story for Carron Bathrooms. Earlier in 2010, Carron added a 1700 x 725 option which has proven to be just as popular as the original 1700 x 800 Status.

From September 2010, the Status family expandED further to include a 1600 x 725 option, ensuring that there is a Status to suit even the smallest of bathrooms.

Since taking over the Matchmaker brand in April, Take Two Kitchens has been working tirelessly to ensure continuity of service for its valued customers.

The new Matchmaker collection is an irresistible choice of modern, classic and painted ranges, showcasing something to suit all tastes and lifestyles.

Impulse Bathrooms have made changes to their impressive range of fashion bathrooms for the domestic market. The new additions extend existing suites with new designs and more options.

The luxurious Zeto suite, with its bold and geometric styling, has had the back-to-wall WC for use with a concealed cistern revamped to make it short projection with a P or S trap connection and includes a slow close seat. This is an extra option to the existing close coupled WC, the wall hung for concealed cistern, the back-to-wall close coupled and the corner close coupled units - a choice which provides a highly stylish solution for virtually any bathroom makeover.

It is commonly held view that, when it comes to inclusive bathroom design, opting for a high-aesthetic, contemporary style instead of the more established clinical look comes at significant extra cost. That perception is sure to change now that Neaco have launched the Metallique range featuring many of their most popular special needs bathroom products in a beautiful new satin aluminium finish.

Parapan® continues to be no.1 favourite with leading kitchen companies and innovative designers for a wide variety of imaginative applications both domestically and commercially.

Designers love the quality and versatility of this high gloss acrylic. Available in solid sheets Parapan® can be machined to any size and thermoformed to any radius of curve for doors, drawers, islands and panels.

über Furniture has launched two new kitchen collections and added further options to eight current ranges - both contemporary and traditional designs to cater for all homes and styles.

The Segovia and Mayfair ranges have stunning curved islands to bring a modern trend to a traditional design. Curved doors and accessories are available in the Metro Gloss, Bibury handle-less and Oslo and Latte ranges.

Alliance Sanitary Products has launched a new bath mixer fixing kit incorporating a patented ‘quick release’ tap platform which enables taps to be repaired or replaced in minutes rather than hours without the usual problems of having to pull out the bath and disturb tiling.

As well as making plumbers’ time more cost-effective, the fixing kit will save end users money by drastically cutting the cost of repairs and maintenance.

Leading appliance manufacturer Baumatic is giving away five of its top of the range BRC4IV dual fuel range cookers as part of a special promotion with EnviroProducts, the name behind the innovative E-cloth.

The Baumatic BRC4IV is a rustic-style 90cm dual fuel range cooker with a hob featuring four burners and a wok burner, a 61 litre multi-function oven and a separate static oven with grill. With heavy-duty cast iron pan stands and a stylish ivory finish, the BRC4IV range cooker will be a focal point of any kitchen and keeping it sparkling clean is quick and simple with an E-cloth and water.

The Ovaline collection of high quality brassware from Just Taps is beautifully designed to suit any bathroom, departing from the usual round and square shapes to offer an exciting and stylish look.

Concave curves have reached the wider UK market thanks to Bellissimo. UK retailers and fitters are at last offered a genuine choice of concave doors in vinyl, now that Bellissimo has launched a range of concave curved options in 50 colours and woodgrains. These are complemented by a similarly comprehensive series of S-shapes.

CME Sanitary Systems has released two new wetroom drainage systems.

With a maximum drainage capacity of 1.3 litres per second, Drainline is suitable for the most demanding power shower systems.

Franke has announced three additions to its Largo range of undermounted sinks, offering more options for the retailer or designer.

Adding to its stunning collection, Franke has introduced the Spirit, a quirky, angular tap which exudes contemporary style and makes a statement in the kitchen. Available in two finishes - Chrome and SilkSteel - this individual design has been launched to complement a wide range of undermount sink models.

One of the latest designs in advanced laminate flooring from FAUS – flooring division of the Spanish multi-national FINSA – is this exquisite Travertino Marettimo design with a classic marble effect pattern. An alternative Beige marble effect is also available.

Available in two widths of 2420 x 1200 and 2420 x 580 x 11mm, Nuance laminate wall panels can be used vertically or horizontally and are easily fixed behind a basin and WC.

Elegant period design that works just as well in a contemporary interior as in a period home is the hallmark of Victoria & Albert’s extensive collection of classic baths.

Miller from Sweden announces a new 715mm wide vanity unit in the Plaza range fitted with a full cover basin.

Swedish design combining form and function comes to the fore in this new Plaza vanity unit which features a matching full cover 715mm wide by 515mm countertop, giving a spacious basin area within a compact space.

Triflow Concepts builds on its design credentials with the arrival of the Triflask - one of several new products to be unveiled at 100% and destined to become the must-have accessory for the Urban Environmentalist looking for healthy hydration on the go.

CRL will introduce the International Series Hinge for frameless shower door applications in the autumn. Offered in both traditional square corner and bevel edge styles, the hinges are available as wall-mount with full back plate and 180◦ glass-to-glass models which essentially cover most popular installation configurations.

Roca has launched a new furniture collection, Diverta, bringing all-in-one practical and innovative solutions to the modern bathroom.

HiB have again extended their lead as innovative mirror suppliers to the bathroom industry with two superb designs – the demistable and LED lit mirrors Hannnah and Keo.

For a warm, inviting kitchen environment look no further than Memphis, the latest kitchen furniture range to be introduced to the Four Seasons collection.

With its inspired combination of subtle curves and striking angles, the stunning Modest range from Crosswater is guaranteed to impress. It may be modest in name but its robust chrome-finished construction and sleek styling makes a bold statement.

Compac has launched two stunning quartz work surface colourways – Botticino (pictured) and Pierre Bleue. These new shades will offer the designer endless opportunities to create beautiful yet practical kitchens or bathrooms.

Bauhaus brings the latest in contemporary bathroom design with an addition to its market-leading range of Elite furniture.

Having made its début at KBB2010, the ZX Elements sink from Carron Phoenix proves that old products can be given a new lease of life.

Amica has introduced its latest built-in hob. Inari features a control panel with ErgoTouch fingertip sensor controls and a Touch Slider sensor control for optional quick, smooth adjustment.

CaesarStone has introduced the contemporary Get Thinner 13mm collection to complement the existing 20mm and 30mm thick ranges.

Designed by Damixa and brought to the UK market by Croydex is a contemporary shower collection with something to suit any style of bathroom or wet room.

Ellis Furniture is setting a trend with its Latina Gloss Olivewood range of furniture which cleverly combines the rich grain of olivewood with a contemporary high gloss finish to create a striking bathroom.

Britain’s trend setting bathroom products innovator and supplier, HiB, has once again set the pace with new mirrors – an area which epitomises the company’s strength in design.

Bristan has extended its popular Quadrato collection with the addition of a stunning new thermostatic surface mounted bar shower.

Having improved the energy efficiency of its entire range of affordable under-counter products, established refrigeration brand Lec has also announced the launch of an A+ rated 50cm wide, tall Combi Fridge Freezer.

Impulse Bathrooms launched several new products at this year’s KBB Show all featuring contemporary design styling and 10-year quality guarantee.

The Bern tap has been produced specifically to complement Franke’s new Peak range of sinks, and fits perfectly as it follows the design motif in the handles.

Leading UK Manufacturer Mereway Kitchens have now launched their new English Revival Shaker range, which brings with it an array of beautifully crafted feature units.

No more a simple piece of utilitarian or functional design, Abode taps are created for people who want the perfect blend of design, performance and sheer quality. Abode taps form a perfect partnership with the newly created range of Abode kitchen sink designs.

Marcrist International has updated its PG850 professional tile drilling range with a series of new products and specifications including an improved pumping mechanism on the 1 litre water bottle that creates pressure quicker and holds it for 75% longer than the previous version. A stronger plastic prevents the bottle splitting under excessive pressure, while a 3 litre bottle enables longer use between refills.

Over the past years Just Taps Plus has launched many new designer ranges which are suitable for all customers’ tastes and preferences. Alongside these, the company is still competing successfully with the day to day sellers Florentine and Kubix.

Mereway Bathrooms offers an extensive range of white door, cabinet and ceramicware options in a variety of finishes from simple Adriatic flat slab doors, soft radius edges of the Pacific range, the more traditional Aegean with a recessed pattern and the foil-wrapped Atlantic shaker door - to Strada White characterised by its sleek rectangular formed inset handle and the White Sargasso satin painted door.

Magnolia is the latest colour addition to the Pronorm kitchen door palette, especially developed to offer a subtly pinkier tone than cream-based hues. Visually, Magnolia is a warmer colour on the tonal spectrum and the subtle pink base tone means it combines extremely well with darker woodgrains such as Pronorm’s Rift Oak featured here.

Hudson Reed announces the Ellipse bathroom range. The high gloss white lacquered furniture contrasts perfectly with the black granite worktop that is cut out for an oval under-pinned white basin.

These Alulux framed doors are an elegant and flexible concept set to create new design opportunities for those in the furniture and kitchen industries.

The novel Zest range from Crosswater is a perfect example of high design in brassware; the vision of the water flowing through and then tipping out of the tap is extraordinary.

After extensive research, GROHE has responded to showroom demand and launched five new ranges of deck mounted bath mixers and bath/shower mixers suitable for low pressure systems (minimum 0.1bar). Designed to offer choice in both the cosmopolitan and contemporary design segments, this competitively priced collection will incorporate key models including all Euro lines – Eurosmart, Eurostyle and Eurodisc – Concetto and Lineare. All ranges incorporate the innovative GROHE technologies, StarLight Chrome and SilkMove. GROHE SilkMove® technology uses NASA-approved ceramic cartridges and a special Teflon lubricant ensures precise control of water temperature and flow. StarLight® technology ensures that the glossy chrome finish is resistant to soiling and scratching providing a lifetime of radiant shine.

For the most striking, architecturally-modelled new shower on the block, Simpsons has introduced the stylish Central range that will suit every bathroom décor and size. The clean-cut lines of this minimalistic collection contrast beautifully with the exposed rollers of the sliding doors, in keeping with today’s industrial trend.

With the demand for filtration taps continuing to grow, Carron Phoenix’s Inca filter tap offers a cost-effective solution for budget and contract housing kitchens.

The new Glide White Oak furniture range is a stunning example of Bauhaus’ excellent craftsmanship and dedication to providing the best quality collections for bathrooms.

New! Stainless steel fascia’s and splash backs

New to East Coast’s already extensive range of doors is this selection of stainless steel feature doors and drawer fronts. Available in a range of standard sizes the offer includes a selection of popular door sizes as well as various drawer pack configurations in 600mm, 800mm, 900mm and 1000 mm width options. To compliment the doors and drawer fronts, three sizes of stainless steel splash back are also available – at 750mm high they are available in 600mm, 900mm and 1000mm widths. All fas

Purus, the wet room drainage solutions provider, has launched the square MiniMAX, one of the world’s shallowest (70mm plus 6mm fall) wetroom drains incorporating a NOOD no-odour trap without a water seal.

CD (UK) Ltd have updated their range of Fontana sinks to include 10 of the new Corian® 2010 colours (shot shows new Designer White).

Showerlux UK has joined forces with 20-20 Fusion to make the specification of its luxury enclosures and wetrooms even easier for bathroom retailers and merchants using its Fusion Bathrooms software.

From the innovators who introduced Parapan® and Corian® to the UK comes yet another quality product, stainless steel worksurfaces by Foster. These high quality countertops can be bespoked to suit any kitchen design whether sexily curved as here, a simple linear run along the wall, an island, cleaning or cook zone.

SuperWhite WR Flex is the latest edition to the Ultra Tile range of ready mixed wall tile adhesives.

Deva is creating waves with its new Waipori range of brassware, a bold and versatile addition to the company’s expanding Designer Brassware Collection.

Carron Phoenix’s new RevolutionTM waste and overflow provides a rather pleasing solution to those soggy waste particles that can gather in the plughole of your sink. Underlining the principle of form and function in good product design, the clever new pop-up basket strainer waste collects them out of sight behind a smart polished stainless steel disk which is complemented by a concealed, flush-fitting branded overflow.

Pronorm has launched a stunning modular splashback concept combining back illuminated sandblasted glass with an integral shelf.

The unparalled simplicity of the clean lines and smooth drainer of this stainless steel, Abode Maxim sink, creates a unique contemporary design. When complemented with tempered glass sliding covers, Maxim co-ordinates perfectly with other appliances within the kitchen and is an unobtrusive, yet stylish addition to the overall kitchen aesthetic.

In a bid to become the leading ‘green’ refrigeration brand, Lec has improved all under-counter refrigerators and larders in its collection to A+ energy rated.

Bringing the luxury of sauna or steam bathing into a conventional bathroom where space is an issue is now possible with two new products from Tylö.

With the arrival of the Just Taps Plus 2010 catalogue, we welcome some fantastic, contemporary new collections to the line up and some exciting additions to the ever popular existing ranges.

From kitchen design leaders, Uber Furniture, comes a new, exclusive range of contemporary handles from German specialist, Union Knopf.  What is special with this new range is that the products are available ex-stock from the UK and can be delivered to the customer in 24 hours.

Granite Transformations is pioneering the ‘thin is in’ trend with its agglomerate worktops that are at least two-thirds lighter than materials like granite, marble or engineered stone, yet sacrifice nothing in terms of strength and performance.

The stunning Metro Wenge from über furniture provides countless options for retailers and designers, with a dark veneer that creates a finish which is understated yet bold.

Sheridan is relaunching its Apollo range to meet the growing demand for luxury worktops, acrylic doors and sinks at affordable prices.

Dramatic curves create instant impact in this eye-catching kitchen. The reflective quality of the sleek black Parapan®, in contrast to the granite worktops, means that light is bounced around the room.

Apex Interior Systems design and manufacture distinctive ranges of made-to-measure vinyl wrapped kitchen and bedroom doors and related accessories. Specialists in supplying bespoke doors to independent installers, retailers and manufacturers, Apex prides itself in a quality service. Andrew Ashworth, Apex managing director says: “We hold no stock, therefore we can produce and deliver any size, normal or quirky. No job is too small or too large for Apex”.

The Rolux tap from Franke exudes contemporary style, emitting bright LED light which adds atmosphere and a dramatic air to any kitchen. A white light illuminates the water delivery creating a stunning visual effect. Even when the water is turned off, the appearance is equally striking as the LED acts as ambient lighting in the kitchen.

Hill’s Panel Products have taken the spring as an opportunity to freshen up their MFC range part of which will see them extend their Kronospan range to include more of the new Kronosurface range.

One of 155 new products showcased in the latest catalogue from Nottingham Rehab Supplies, the Nuvo bath lift has a tilt mechanism that gives greater comfort and security to the user.

Bushboard’s Radiance work surfaces, part of the re-launched Prima collection, build on the fashionable texture theme with luxurious visual and tactile qualities.

Jet Press has launched a range of cutting-edge LED products to meet the growing demand for creative lighting schemes in kitchens and bathrooms.

The new Litton shaker design from Burbidge features a cleverly crafted door with neat detail line running around the edge to recreate the in-frame kitchen appearance, creating a luxurious look for style conscious homeowners.

Highlighting its long-standing commitment to design and innovation, Roca has incorporated advanced technology into a new product – a mirror that allows you to see, touch and hear.

For the latest in monochrome styling, the Kitchengroup has added a sleek new worktop into its K Kitchens Collection. Pictured with the Alaska white gloss handless door, the black and white, stone-effect high gloss laminate Venetian joins 15 gorgeous laminate designs within the collection. The stunning worktop adds to the design versatility of the range and teams up to striking effect with many of the contrasting K fascias.

The new brochure from bathroom specialists HiB not only reflects the company’s rapid progress in terms of product development, it also illustrates the growing importance of the bathroom as part of the overall lifestyle in the modern home.

JIS EUROPE LTD. have produced a new 20 page colour brochure describing their SUSSEX range of 100% stainless steel radiators and heated towel rails. The range, consisting of sixteen models in a variety of styles and sizes, is available in polished finish or brushed satin finish and can be supplied with dual fuel kits. A large range of accessories such as Solar Valves, Profile Valves, Adjustable Elements, Auto Bleed Valves and Chrome Pipe kits, to mention a few, is also illustrated.

With Christmas over for another year, the snow cleared (for now!) and everyday life back to normal, Tile Depot’s sale is really taking off as the nation turns its attention to home improvements.