Apex, one of the UK's largest manufacturers of bespoke, made-to-measure vinyl wrapped doors has a range of open doors suitable for kitchens and bedrooms.

Some of the most popular mix and match doors on the market today are fretted open doors - full open, open top and bottom and open top with filled bottom. These doors work well with other components within the Apex range including the accessories which complete the ‘individual look'. A full glazing service is also available with wood grain or matching backs. No order is too small or too large.

Über furniture has launched the Metro Aubergine, a super shiny lacquered kitchen finish that's bold, bright and exceptionally beautiful.

CD (UK) Ltd, celebrating 30 years as the UK distributors for Corian®, now offer their range of Fontana® Sinks which combine Corian® and the highest quality stainless steel.

Reginox has launched Alaska, a kidney-shaped sink designed specifically to look good in the small to medium sized kitchen.

Introduced in response to market demand for compact sinks, the stainless steel Alaska will complement modern and traditional properties alike. Its 1.5 bowl design measures 557mm x 470mm, ensuring that it will fit neatly into tighter spaces, whilst still allowing ample room for washing up larger items.

Over the last 18 months, the economic climate and credit squeeze in the property sector has led to a tough market for many in the bathroom industry. But one manufacturer is predicting a positive 2010 after responding to the challenge, with innovation, investment and the launch of a new product.

Roper Rhodes is pleased to announce new additions to the Ascension range of cabinets this summer.  Summit is one of six new cabinets launched.

All Ascension cabinets have a curved anodised aluminium body, double sided mirror doors, 6mm laminated safety mirror glass, solid construction with door seals on all edges and adjustable glass shelves.

Bauhaus is always top in the design stakes for bathroom furniture and the new retro-inspired Elegance collection is no exception. The subtle curved styling and simple lines are ideal for classical bathrooms.

The stylish new Regal range of bathroom fittings from Crosswater has been developed in answer to demands from consumers and designers alike for a return to the classical bathroom. Designed to be matched with sister company Bauhaus' Regal furniture and sanitaryware, the palette of innovative bathroom fittings is a distinctive fusion between the quintessential and contemporary.

Vitalia is a stunning new vinyl brand for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms from CNC offering exceptional design innovation combined with an industry-leading choice of foils, giving 62 options in all. New style-setting painted effects and more defined structures in the woodgrain options are featured within a best-in-class range of matt and gloss finishes.

We are pleased to present more all new images from Montrose, now featuring their Linear door style, one of two all new door styles - Centro having been presented in the October issue of BKU.

Always on the look out for the very latest continental trends, Fenton, PWS' latest door offering combines an understated design with a tactile finish, creating a range that is refreshingly simple yet extremely stylish.

The elegant new Grace collection of bathroom furniture from Bauhaus combines sumptuous Regency-inspired design with optimum practicality and storage for today's classic bathroom. The range meets the demands of consumers wanting a classic design, with an individual modern twist, which will look just as fashionable in years to come.

HPP have launched their new range update bringing all the latest products together in one handy 16 page brochure.

The final piece of the jigsaw was the new range of self assembly cabinets which are now available direct from stock in Beech, White and Metallic. The extended range is not only bigger and better but also lower in price than the previous offering. Manufactured using 18mm furniture grade MFC and supplied with solid cam and dowel construction they really hit the spot when it comes to quality.

Sugatsune UK have recently introduced the latest addition to their pioneering range of LAPCON soft close technology products.

Designed for upward opening cabinet doors, the SLS-ELAN combines three functions. It not only offers Sugatsune's traditional Soft-Close action but also Assisted- Lift functionality which allows the door to be stopped at any position while opening - useful when a fully open door is hard to reach.

The Jacuzzi Veya is a distinctive suite, with gentle sweeping lines, has the look of a single piece of ceramic with a line from basin to pedestal that appears to continue uninterrupted from the rim of the basin to the floor.

The new Inward Opening Quadrant from Simpsons is constructed from 8mm-thick toughened curved glass panels, with a 6mm-thick door which gives it a curvaceous semi-frameless look. This model allows 15mm adjustment per side panel for easy fitting and is power-shower proof.

DR-y Seal from DR services is a means of dealing with the problems linked to structural movement in buildings, which can sometimes cause cracks to open up around bathroom ware.

The product is formed from a 70 mm wide flexible strip of rubber which is fully bonded to a 40 mm wide layer of butyl adhesive. The installer simply peels back short lengths of the silicon release paper so that the high grab seal can be pressed against the outside face of the shower tray or other fitting.

Bellissimo has scored yet another industry first with Sorrento - a range of high gloss acrylic foil doors in bespoke sizes and seven colours. For the first time in the UK, acrylic high gloss foil, which gives a superb mirror finish but at a fraction of the cost of solid acrylic or high press laminate (HPL), is available in bespoke sizes, and in a wide range of colours.

Tile Depot, the UK's largest independent tile and stone retailer, has expanded its range of Travertine natural stone to include a beautiful 60 x 40cm tile and stunning mosaics for bathroom walls and floors.

The new aluminium radiators from VASCO are beautifully styled, energy-saving contemporary radiators with spectacular heat production.

The heavy, scalding hot cast iron radiators of the past can now be replaced by elegant, energy efficient, safe radiators made from aluminium.

North Wales based ‘Cerrig' - (Welsh for stone) was established in 2001.

In the last eight years, this family owned stone supply and fabrication business has gone from strength to strength and has seen them working with some of the industries most coveted kitchen and bathroom brands such as Edwin Loxley.

Colour creates a splash in a new collection of glass furniture which has made its South East début at Wilky Bathrooms. The Colourboard bathroom storage designs comes in shades ranging from invigorating purple to calming olive in bold geometric shapes. Made of 10mm thick safety glass, the wall-mounted furniture is painted on the back so that the brilliance of the colour won't fade. Towel holders, soap dispensers and matching lights and mirrors can be integrated.

ThermaSsure has launched a bathing system that maintains the temperature of bath water at a level desired by the user. Produced by Yorkshire based business Temperate Systems Ltd, the cost-effective, environmentally friendly ThermaSsure system removes the need to replace cooling water in a one-touch easy operation.

A showering area can now be created under stairs, in loft conversions or virtually any unused space in the home, thanks to Simpsons‚ innovative Bespoke service, which is now available within the Design frameless range. Angle cuts and different height and width combinations are custom made to individual requirements by Simpsons‚ specialist machinists, offering endless possibilities and allowing the freedom to install a shower where a standard enclosure just won't fit.

Space and time restrictions of daily life are contributing to the growth of the shower market and ensuring that it remains a key function in the bathroom. With the consumer tendency to choose showering more frequently than bathing, Roca is delighted to launch a brand new thermostatic shower column - S-LIM (Simple - Less Is More).

Composed of around 95% natural material blended with a high performance polymer resin, Granite Transformations offers a choice of granite, quartz, recycled glass and mosaic materials, each with its own distinctive aesthetics. The material will fit directly on top of existing surfaces and many installations can be carried out by factory-trained fitters in a single day, minimising downtime and enabling overnight fit-outs.

Transcending time and style, PWS' range of timber worksurfaces has recently been enhanced. Constantly evolving, the collection now features 15 species, including 9 in full stave options adding a further aesthetically pleasing dimension to the hugely successful range.

While many of us may be feeling the pinch at the mere thought of starting that dreaded Christmas shopping, Baumatic has teamed up with MasterCard to offer a range of top quality kitchen appliances as prize giveaways in the MasterCard Christmas Wish List promotion.

Shades is offering up to an amazing 60 per cent off its Easy Fit vanity and WC cabinets when purchased in conjunction with its range of sanitaryware and countertops in a consumer-focused Autumn promotion that runs until the end of November. This promotion has been devised to help drive sales by creating consumer demand and thus additional sales.

Four Seasons Kitchens is offering up to 40 per cent off selected units in its fantastic big autumn kitchen sale, making the manufacturer's range of high quality traditional and contemporary kitchen furniture more affordable than ever before.

GROHE is delighted to announce that its Partner Club initiative has been a huge success with showrooms, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response. The GROHE Partner Club (GPC) was launched in early 2009 and continues to gain momentum. It is a cash incentive scheme designed to support and reward GROHE'S most dedicated and knowledgeable showrooms. 

Carron Phoenix has updated its popular Essential Collection, bundling together products giving superb deals on sink and tap combinations. The keenly priced sink and tap packs guarantee a minimum saving of £40, compared to if the products were priced separately.

In the last month alone Ideal Bathrooms has seen sales of displays increase by 51% since the latest edition of the "Big Book of Displays" was sent out to retailers. The "Big Book of Displays" takes the pain out of choosing display suites with a large range of options to match each retailers own specific market needs and it is all made simple by coding and costing all the 100+ display settings on offer. It makes buying a display easy.

With 7 new modern designs gracing the PWS portfolio this Autumn, the Second Nature literature suite has been enhanced to present the latest looks.

An exciting new catalogue containing the most comprehensive choice of bathroom and shower room products is now available from tc bathrooms.

Steve Parkinson, Head of Sales at tc bathrooms, explains: "It is always exciting when we release our new catalogue and this year we have more to offer than ever. We have enhanced our range of static and telescopic showers and heated towel warmers, providing retailers with an even stronger sales proposition to customers. Our focus is clearly on increasing business for our retailers and this latest catalogue does just that."

John Swain, Product Manager of Franke, discusses the current trends in the kitchen tap market:

Today, we are seeing a coordinated approach to tap designs; the future will see this trend increase. When selecting products for the wet area of a kitchen either the tap or the sink can lead in the decision process. For example, if a filtered water tap is the main criteria, the sink will be chosen so that it coordinates with the tap. In addition, the kitchen tap market is also seeing a shift towards the coordinated approach of the mixage tap, where the tap will either match the colour of the worktop or the colour of the sink.

Franke offers a comprehensive range of taps in a variety of finishes including Chrome, SilkSteel and Stainless Steel.

The eclectic design of this heavyweight, chrome finish Zeal wall mounted basin and bath mixer is easy to see why it is one of the most successful mixers in the Abode bathroom collection. Zeal is a minimalist design concept offering perfect symmetry along its clean lines and is the ideal partner to the most contemporary of bathroom fixtures. Zeal is perfect for new build or refurbishment projects.

Monodin-N is the new redesigned, single lever brassware collection from Roca, offering up to date styling at an affordable price point. With single lever mixers continuing to drive the market, Monodin-N has been reshaped for modern bathrooms. Its streamline, straight edged handle is gently arced offering consumers a clean and minimal look that will complement all bathroom styles.

To coincide with the autumn refurbishing season, leading tap shower, and sanitary systems manufacturer, GROHE is offering up to 80% off RLP on all new GROHE display products launched in 2009.

Totally exclusive to Waterfront, this chic collection has been conceived and produced in close collaboration with some of Britain's leading interior designers, including the internationally renowned Kelly Hoppen and Mark Humphrey. Distinctive and aspirational, the Designer Collection challenges the traditional, explores the future and lifts bathroom fittings to a new aesthetic, offering the ultimate stand-out finish to your design project.

The new Metris Classic collection from Hansgrohe combines the luxury of classic beauty and innovative technology. This new design language blends modern geometrical and traditional elements with clearly defined edges and radiant surfaces, and the attention to detail is reflected in the mixer's sleek body which broadens out into a solid, stable base. The perpendicular spout adds an element of lightness with its gentle wave form directed downward into the wash basin and these shapes are echoed in the ergonomically designed handle. Hansgrohe's EcoSmart technology contains the water flow to an economical 7.2 litres per minute, yet without diminishing user comfort. The Metris Classic finds its perfect complement in the new Raindance AIR hand showers with their classic visual appeal.

Astracast, market leader in the manufacture of kitchens, sinks, taps and accessories, has been creating innovative, stunningly visual yet practical solutions for today's homes for over 25 years.

Astracast's stylish taps complement all kitchen styles and are in line with today's gleaming finishes. City slick, rural chic or farmhouse, there's an Astracast tap to finish your kitchen.

Responding to the growing awareness of filtration taps now, Carron Phoenix introduced the new Dante model in early Summer at a competitive price point of £289, aimed at being attractive to mid market consumers and budgets. Dante is the first filter tap within Carron's range to offer two different filter options, one specifically for hard water areas.

Deva is adding to its Contemporary Collection of bathroom taps with the Excel Maxi mono basin mixer - the EX213 - which can be fitted with the award winning Enviro-Klick^TM cartridge to save water.

The eyecatching new BLANCOZENOS tap is available in ten shades to complement every colour in our new coloured sink material SILGRANIT® PuraDur® II.

VADO's Synergie range of basin, bath and shower mixers have become a real hit with those who desire the very latest in beautiful and stylish tap design. The waterfall design spout combined with sleek minimalist body and handle make for a bold and elegant style statement in any bathroom.

With growing concerns about the environment and increasingly busy lifestyles, consumers are now more demanding than ever, seeking eco-friendly solutions to everyday products that combine both convenience and style. Triflow Concepts Limited meets all three of these requirements with their new Contemporary Collection of taps.

The Waterside Collection of taps has been created to complement all Shaws of Darwen traditionally styled ‘British made' Classic and Original ranges of ceramic sinks. The Helmshore tap is a swan necked design with ceramic branded levers, quarter turn ceramic disc valves, extended length flexible tail pipes with integral non-return valves for easy installation and comes complete with Neoperl anti splash aerator and adjustable inlet legs.

Bristan's new Oval range takes inspiration from the trend for the use of curves in architecture, cars and kitchens, to provide the trade with a complementary family of taps, mixers and showers that offer designer styling at a value for money price.

Genna mixer taps from Hudson Reed are engineered from solid brass with machined square edges and mirror flat surfaces.

Genna combines form, function and elegance into a range of contemporary brassware to blend perfectly with the minimalist bathroom. The clean, mirror flat surfaces of the Genna range are highlighted by the synergy between the rectangular spout and the operating handle, creating a pleasing and practical brassware for the bathroom.

One of Britain's leading distributors to the kitchen industry, D K Distribution of Manchester are supplying an exciting new range of sink and tap designs including products from leading manufacturer Pyramis.

There are four key factors influencing today's appliances market - ecology, economy, technology and evolution. Consumers are increasingly aware of environmental concerns, highlighted further by the economic downturn so appliances with higher energy efficiencies are favoured.

Amica's Scandium range consists of two highly attractive, built-in multifunctional ovens in stainless steel, both A rated and featuring a revolutionary new Aqualytic cleaning system incorporating AquaRealEase^TM technology, unique to Amica.

This spring saw the launch of Indesit Prime, an appliance range that combines a distinctive design with Smart Technology to help consumers save time. It is available as a freestanding collection with bi-colour surrounds in white and silver, digital interfaces and futuristic blue LEDs. Alternatively, the professionally styled built-in range includes coordinated handles, controls and digital displays. Whatever the style of kitchen, the Indesit Prime collection creates a complete designer look at affordable prices.

Leading kitchen appliance brand, Belling, has unveiled a fresh look for its built-in and freestanding appliances and a new product collection containing a number of ‘first to market' innovations.

With market penetration running at just 30 percent (compared to 50 percent in Germany and 80 percent in Sweden), dishwashers are an important area of opportunity for retailers. The market is forecast to grow as consumers become more energy conscious - and CDA is ready for both new owners and those who are trading up from an old machine with a collection of unbeatable energy, time and water saving models.

Three of the new top-of-the-range 60cm wide full size dishwashers from Siemens boast the Œzeolith‚ energy recovery system for huge savings of energy, using less water in a larger capacity 13 place setting machine.

After the successful launch in 2008 of the Genesi and Ascot range cookers and hoods, Steel Cuisine are pleased to announce the launch of matching side by side American style refrigeration. Customers are becoming increasingly attracted by suites of kitchen appliances to enhance their kitchen's contemporary designs.

Beko PLC, the leading UK appliance manufacturer, continues to demonstrate its innovation and on-going commitment to affordable technology with the world's quickest washing machine - the "Xpress".

To create the perfect combination of built in cooking appliances for a truly modern kitchen, look no further than this superb new stainless steel quartet from built in appliance brand leader, Neff.

PJH Distribution is pleased to announce that Whirlpool's new "Cube" range of intelligent energy-efficient appliances, featuring 6th Sense® technology, is now available through its nationwide distribution service. It is also on display within a range of K Kitchens from the kitchengroup, PJH's exclusive kitchen partner.

Baumatic's 60cm Joystick oven (the POM9651SS) has a swivelling ‘joystick' operation makes it incredibly easy to use, giving the chef control.

The Joystick oven also has built-in ‘intelligent' fuzzy logic technology, which means the oven can intuitively work out cooking temperatures and how long to cook a dish to perfection. Baumatic includes only the 20 most popular European dishes, offering the ability to save 16 further recipes of the owner's choice.

Rayburn has launched a brand new series of oil-fired central heating range cookers, the Heatranger 600 series, with what is said to be the largest rectangular cast-iron hot plate on the market, two large ovens and a boiler which powers up to 20 radiators, as well as delivering copious amounts of domestic hot water.

By the end of 2020 there are forecast to be in excess of 20 million people in the UK aged over 50 - and whilst 50 may well be the new 30, these people will still be looking to plan for a retirement that allows them to stay in their own homes as long as humanly possible.

Italian company Novellini has launch a new range of all inclusive shower enclosures that bring together leading edge design features with the very best environmental credentials to create a range of shower enclosures that cater for every life stage.

FREE is the new range of hi-style showering solutions designed for independent or care assisted showering.

Total Hygiene Ltd has developed its innovative Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita to optimize toileting with privacy, dignity and hygiene - an aim it has achieved to the extent the unit is installed in locations as diverse as a private home on a luxury Irish estate through council homes to quality London hotels.

As leading providers of specialist showering, kitchen and daily living solutions AKW MediCare are continually developing new products. The recent addition is the new extensive Doc M range available to purchase in a number of formats. Offered either as a standard pack or fully compliant (with BS8300:2009), there is also the opportunity to purchase items individually.

French kitchen and bathroom manufacturer Pyram have launched a furniture range specifically targeted towards wheelchair users.

Labelled "All access" the starting point for the project say Pyram was to add colour and style to the critical ergonomic factors required for kitchens destined for this sector.

Leading appliance manufacturer, Belling, has launched its first side opening built-in oven.

The BI60SO is a 60cm single fanned electric oven with variable grill and a three button programmer making it easy for users to time their dishes to the minute.

Suitable for wheelchair access or for those who prefer a spacious shower, HSK's PLA shower enclosure has been designed with one small fixed panel and two pivoting bi-fold doors to make the most of available space.

Carron Bathrooms are delighted to announce the extension of their Inclusive range of baths. The hugely popular Axis and Matrix baths will now be available in 1500 and 1600 versions in addition to the 1700 versions already available, ensuring there is a design in this range to suit all bathroom sizes.

Triton's Safeguard Care Pumped thermostatic electric shower is said to be the first - and only - pumped shower currently available able to provide customers with sought after BEAB Care and RNIB endorsed safety.

"Less able and older people aren't special cases; they're part of the mainstream, so why are we still recommending bathroom products that make them feel like they're in an institution?" says Judith Gibbons from Bristan.

People that need that little bit of help in their daily life will no longer have to do without stylish designs. Practical, harmonious and charming - the new "Haromed" WC Seat from Hamberger Sanitary is presented in all of its perfectly designed functionality.

Biojet Whirlpools Ltd specializes in the manufacture of quality hydro-massage whirlpool and spa systems from its headquarters in Blackburn England.

Its exclusive range of specially designed baths to complement BIOJET^TM whirlpool systems has been increased to offer even more choice and the company has added glass shower units, steam cabins and bathroom furniture to its product portfolio.

Leading bathroom accessories manufacturer Croydex offers a comprehensive range of products tailored for the specialist market, all designed to make life that little bit easier by ensuring a comfortable bathing experience for all.

On The Level, UK manufacturer of patented wetroom shower trays, offers tailor-made level access wetroom solutions to provide safe and attractive showering for all ages and mobility. In addition to the company's easy-to-install Birch Ply shower tray, available in any size or shape; drain gully, full or half height showers doors, choice of curtain rails and curtains can also be supplied.

The innovative Performa T555 is here and is said to herald the arrival of the next generation of dual-control thermostatic bath and shower mixers from Pegler Yorkshire.

The thermostatic, anti-scald performance of the T555 has been designed and developed to eliminate any possibility of scalding by mixing hot and cold water at a safe, pre-set temperature (with a pre-set temperature of a maximum 46°C), while delivering excellent flow rates and works even where pressure is low.

Kaldewei, the European Market leader for steel enamel baths and shower trays, has recognised that baths and shower areas that can be used by anyone to meet their individual needs regardless of their age or health status, and at the same time uniting design, function, convenience and aesthetics is the optimum universal design. When it comes to showering, large ultra-flat models which are fitted flush with the floor with unrestricted access, integral seats and anti-slip surface finishes are perfect.

New doors from Eurocare Showers are giving retailers and specifiers even greater product choice and a cost effective solution to accessible bathroom design.

The redevelopment of Eurocare's popular Universal shower door range has delivered a collection of products that can be tailored to fit virtually any space. It also includes the introduction of new Satin‚ doors, manufactured in anodised aluminium, which are the same price as the standard white.

The Mira Select Flex has been developed from Mira's existing Select mixer and is the mixer equivalent of the Mira Advance Flex, the leading electric shower for the ‘inclusive' sector. The robust Select Flex valve is TMV3 approved and has been developed with input from key influencers, including occupational therapists and the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB).

The market for computer aided design software solutions is well-served with a variety of options for customers, and it is increasingly competitive. There is a lack of independent statistical data to verify the market penetration of each individual CAD vendor.

Leading design software brands include ArtiCAD-Pro for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and studies and BathCAD - exclusively for bathrooms. Both boast extreme ease of use, speed and flexibility at their core, making them the ultimate sales tools for your business.

Produced by Vision House Software, a leading developer of 3D CAD planning software for kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, VR Bathroom is part of a superb design trilogy which looks set to be the next generation in design-to-manufacture software. It benefits from the long experience Vision House Software has in developing interior design products. Vibrant 3D imagery, colours, reflections and all the other tried and tested desirable elements can be dragged and dropped until the final aspect is as close to reality as possible. This enables the bathroom designer to visually walk the customer through‚ their newly designed bathroom, continuously making final aesthetic adjustments until the design is complete.

M'n'G designs are offering their Gold version for the price of their Silver CAD software. Buy their Silver version for Kitchens, Bedrooms or Bathrooms and receive all the features of Gold (time limited offer - please call or see web site for details).

At Planit Fusion we've already earned a market-leading position in the kitchen industry by providing the most photo-realistic CAD software available with an unbeatable customer support programme. It didn't seem fair to limit our fantastic product to kitchen retailers alone so, after considerable investment and months of research, we are now delighted to offer our bathroom customers the same market-leading standards, with the launch of Fusion Bathrooms.

A recent survey carried out by one of the leading CAD company's concluded that over 28% of their customers already have easyquote linked to their design software. A further 18% had a system where they had to input suppliers prices themselves and the remainder used pen and paper. In our own survey 93% of customers felt our products and services were very good to excellent.

Microcad Software would like to welcome Mark Wilkinson Furniture as a valued autokitchen customer.

Microcad's long experience in CAD for bespoke inframe cabinetry has managed to reproduce, in detail, Mark Wilkinson Furniture catalogues to enable their designers to improve the communication with customers by showing them their truly unique bespoke and unmistakable designs.

Logicom, the developer of the Virtual Worlds package, is concentrating its systems talent in the kitchen market. Image quality is one of the most important features of Virtual Worlds and often the buying public can be hard-pushed to differentiate Virtual Worlds "renders" from actual photographs. This level of reality, says Logicom, goes a long way to convince consumers to make the final leap into purchase.

When anyone mentions Italy, my senses are instantly enlightened; I find it easy to drift off and imagine the scent of garlic, the tingle of Prosecco on the tongue, the sound of a family's excited chatter round a kitchen table. It's easy because Italy has always been synonymous with a passion for food, families, fashion and innovation. The Italian kitchen is always the centre of activity in the modern home so it comes as no surprise that the Italians know best when it comes to kitchen appliance design.

Texture looks set to be a key trend for interiors this autumn and renowned for always being one step ahead of fashion, Smeg is launching a NEW limited edition version of its iconic FAB28QBV 50s Style Refrigerator with Ice Compartment in Matt Velvet.

The design team at Elica has announced an addition to the range of cooker hoods in the OM collection.

Mini OM, the smaller version of one of the company's best selling models, is now available in six colours including Apple Green, Electric Blue and Turquoise (seen above). Sunrise Orange, Curry Yellow and Provence Purple are also available.

The beauty of Cucina Colore is the way it has the design flexibility to create an individual look that oozes Italian design, sophistication and exclusivity without the designer price tag.

One of the best downdraft extractors on the market, the Parsifal from Air Uno has amazing pulling power. Sleek and streamlined, the 80cm wide extractor is available in stainless steel, black and white gloss or the 26 colours of Corian(r) allowing the homeowner to personalize their appliance and even match it to their countertop.

KA Distribution's portfolio of luxury kitchen taps now includes a range of ultra modern solid stainless steel kitchen taps from award winning Italian manufacturer MGS Progetti.

The latest design from MGS Progetti is the new DF-Dual Flow-version of the iconic MGS T45 mixer. Available in matt or polished stainless steel this tap delivers hot, cold and freshly filtered drinking water from a single spout and is being launched in the UK this month.

The latest inspiring heating design to launch from the Aestus Hotech collection is ‘Feather' designed by Monica Pilenghi.

‘Feather' instantly demands attention and could quite easily be mistaken for a piece of expensive art work. Although shown above in a bathroom setting, ‘Feather' would add visual appeal to any room.

Novellini UK Limited, Europe's leading manufacturer of shower enclosures and wet rooms, steam cabins and bathtubs used 100% Design to launch a line-up of shower enclosures and wet room products.

Malcolm Scott has been announced as the new corporate vice chair of the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA).

KBSA CEO Graham Ball welcomed him on behalf of the board and said that he would make a positive contribution towards moving the Association forward.

Planit Fusion has welcomed high-end appliance brand Gaggenau to the Fusion software, with the inclusion of its 2009 appliance catalogue.

Recognised dealers using the Fusion application can now enhance their customers' kitchen designs by selecting from Gaggenau's exclusive range of built-in ovens, microwaves, hobs, extractors, dishwashers and cooling appliances at just the click of a button.

When Barratt Homes was looking for a shower enclosure suitable for the bathrooms of two luxury £1.5m penthouses on the Capital East development, Simpsons was able to provide the perfect solution.

In a drive to increase the specification of its natural stone products and roofing slate, Cumbria-based Burlington has unveiled a dramatic redesign of its popular web site.

Leading kitchen designers love Parapan® and no-one more so than award-winning kitchen company Mowlem and Co. who recently used Parapan® in their re-designed London showroom.

With an increase in VAT just around the corner the last couple of months of 2009 are destined to be the best time ever to buy a new bathroom suite and the BMA is urging its members to make the most of it with one last push, selling their bathrooms at bargain- basement prices.

Seven colleagues from Carron Phoenix recently ventured forth on a memorial walk for Nicola Mateer, marketing co-ordinator at the company who died from cervical cancer at the untimely age of 32 in May this year. They raised £8,050 from friends, family, customers and suppliers which will be split between Cancer Research and Diabetes UK at her family's request.

Kermi were delighted to receive the Gold Award for their inspirational new Diga Shower Enclosure range presented by Architect and TV Presenter George Clarke.

Diga is designed to fold away against the wall when not in use providing total freedom in the showering area with the added benefit of it being really easy to clean.

Michael Powell, Managing Director of Blum UK, won the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the tenth annual Designer Awards ceremony held at the famous Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Hansgrohe has re-launched its Aquademie showroom and launched a newly built Aquatech training facility at its head office in Esher, Surrey.

A highlight of the newly-styled Aquademie is the first UK display of the Hansgrohe Axor Urquiola complete collection including bath, basin and heated room divider.

Domestic & General has announced the winners of its renowned Total Excellence & Quality (TEQ) Awards. Five white goods repairers from across the UK have been recognised at the 2009 events held in Scotland, Reading and Leeds, for outstanding commitment to customers. The Award is based on the responses to over 420,000 questionnaires distributed to consumers after a repair was carried out.

The Tile Association has published an advisory note on travertine in response to the high volume of the product currently available on the UK market.

Travertine, although often sold as a marble, is technically a limestone and is characterised by the presence of voids within the matrix which can vary hugely, both in the quantity in which they occur and in the form that they take. Traditionally travertine has been used to clad walls and within the marble trade has been considered a difficult material for flooring as the weakness that results from the voids can cause problems.

Triflow Concepts has been awarded Gold in the Product Innovation category at the Design Awards 2009 for its revolutionary new kitchen and bathroom taps designed by Zaha Hadid.

Mike Kelly has been appointed General Manager of Hüppe UK Limited to succeed Rod Goodier, who is retiring as Managing Director at the end of the year after more than 20 years with the company.