The Symphony Group have just launched a brand new concept in kitchen design. Linear is an uber-sleek, minimalist kitchen range that’s incredibly simple, yet irresistibly stylish.

Its clean lines combined with handleless doors and drawers come together with the very latest technology, to create a desirably modern, clutter-free look that will seamlessly adapt into your home.

The range of appliances combine Italian style, professional refrigeration standards and unique design solutions has been developed from decades of experience in professional kitchens and in collaboration with legendary Italian design house Giugiaro.

New World, a brand synonymous with affordable but stylish kitchen appliances, has expanded its range by adding stylish freestanding microwaves to its collection for the first time.

Available in black, white or silver, the new range includes the NWMW20 - a 20 litre 800w model - and the NWMW23 - a 23 litre 900w model. Both feature eight cooking options, five power levels, auto weight defrost and child safety lock. The digital display also includes a 95 minute timer and 24 hour clock.

Britannia Living’s latest range cooker combines French style with the ability to cook food to the highest professional standard. Fournelle is available in four models: Fronsac, Carelle, Lafleur and Margaux (pictured) and boasts a robust design.

Warranty sales on major appliances and kitchen utilities offers excellent incremental revenue for kitchen specialists says Jeff Griffiths, National Account Director at Domestic & General.

The traditional electrical retail sector is very clued up about the benefits of selling 3-year and 5-year extended warranties with major appliances. Right now around one in five homes in the UK has a product covered by a Domestic & General warranty, demonstrating a strong consumer appetite for the peace of mind a warranty brings. Due to our outstanding customer service and ultra-efficient repair network many of Domestic & General’s customers buy a warranty with new major appliances as a matter of course.

Air Uno has made a name for itself supplying sleek, contemporary extractors and the latest range is sure to be a winner. New to the UK is a stylish range of hoods that answers the latest consumer demand for discreet technology. No longer is the hood necessarily a focal point and very often consumers are wanting an extractor that is part of a room’s overall design. Each F-Light hood, created by Italian maker Faber, is designed to look like a chic pendant light fitting and is available in 7 models in glass and / or stainless steel.

Offering a hearty capacity, whilst providing a premium ‘A’ rated energy efficiency rating, the C3400 cleverly combines the two without compromise. With two 53 litre capacity ovens, it is the perfect option for those looking for the generous internal proportions of a range cooker but within the flexible design of a built in oven.

Franke has developed a streamlined, market-leading portfolio designed to cover all kitchen plans, sizes and budgets.

The Decorative Brick Sil-K 90 and Sil-K Island hoods are perfect for open plan living. Soundproofing partitions which increase sound absorbing surfaces eliminate noise flow. Sound emissions coming from the diffuser and filters are cancelled out, reducing hood sound power by 12DB (A) - 16 hoods equipped with Silk-K technology make the same amount of noise as one standard version.

After a massive new product launch for KBB2010, CDA has further boosted its extensive appliance offer with an exciting winter mini launch. Innovation is a key feature of all CDA products - and the ground breaking new ovens just added to the range combine stunning design with practical, user friendly features.

Allied Kingswood has further strengthened its kitchen appliance portfolio with the addition of two specialist brands — Rangemaster and Liebherr.

“The new Crown Kitchens furniture collection, together with our own-brand kitchen range, means that we can provide kitchens across a very wide collection of price points — from a quality entry level to an upscale, almost bespoke finish,” said Stephen Joseph of Allied Kingswood. “Rangemaster has a range cooker offer in all these sectors too, and Liebherr’s range allows us to provide the dedicated cooling and freezing products increasingly being demanded by today's more discerning kitchen buyers.”

Beko, the UK’s largest washing machine manufacturer, continues to demonstrate its innovation and on-going commitment to affordable technology with the launch of the world’s most energy efficient washing machine.

Premium-Line showcases Baumatic’s skill for combining the latest fashion trends with outstanding quality and innovative technology. This stunning collection of on-trend built-in appliances can now be seen in Baumatic’s brand new FashionBook.

Steel Cuisine are making significant progress in the rangecooker market in the UK with their innovative and stylish Genesi and Ascot products. These bespoke range cookers can now be matched with high power hoods and side by side refrigeration. The cookers come in 4 width sizes, 4 different oven configurations and 10 colours.

With Siemens’ new flexInduction hob model EH675MN11E, two of the traditional four cooktop zones have been joined together to create an extra-large cooking area. Energy efficiency is maximized too; flexInduction automatically recognizes the size, position and shape of the pans, only heating those areas that need to be heated - thus saving valuable energy.

Amica is thrilled to have recently launched its first built-in ‘collection’ – stylish and innovative, Amica’s new Platinum collection provides a choice of multifunction ovens, chimney hoods, dishwashers and microwaves; finished in finger-mark resistant stainless steel with red illumination and black glass in one coherent design for sophisticated kitchens and contemporary interior spaces.

In the current economic climate, many are looking for quality appliances with a good combination of features along with reliability, durability and affordability and the environment is a rising concern for ecological and financial reasons. But today’s consumers are more discerning than ever before.

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CDA's cooking range goes from strength to strength with the launch of innovative new appliances at KBB 2010. Compact appliances that can be teamed together to create an appliance wall have become an increasingly popular option for consumers looking for style combined with the freedom of personal choice.

Oozing Italian style, this uber-contemporary stainless steel and glass Faber cooker hood from Air Uno is available wall-mounted or for an island unit. Lots of technological features make this a highly effective extractor including an energy diffuser that helps reduce noise and increases efficiency, washable cassettes, a filter saturation alarm and an optimized speed programme that selects the best aspiration capacity with the touch of a single button. Three speed settings offer a range of extraction from 250 to 500 m3/h with noise levels of 47 to 62 dB (A).

New from leading appliance manufacturer Baumatic is the TITAN5 side-by-side fridge freezer, finished in stainless steel.

Neff’s innovative new FlexInduction hob has been designed to create more flexibility for the cook. Spilt into two large areas, the right hand side has two specific induction zones while the left half of the appliance is one entire induction zone for maximum choice and positioning of the pans.

The MP600BS self cleaning oven from Mertz UK uses advanced pyrolytic technology to make life easier for the user.

Energy efficiency is big news in today’s world and as a result, induction technology has soared in popularity. Smarter, safer, faster and greener than other more traditional fuel types; improved communication surrounding the technology has meant that consumers are now more aware of its benefits and its money saving qualities.

As part of its bid to become the green refrigeration brand, Lec’s entire portfolio of under-counter larder, refrigerator and freezer products have been re-launched with A+ ratings for improved energy efficiency.

Rangemaster’s brand new FxF 60cm Fridge Freezer arrives just in time for the BBQ season. This slimline, A+ energy efficient refrigerator is perfect for storing sodas, salad and sausages, ready for any summer soiree. Available in colour match options, design conscious homeowners can coordinate their fridge, cooker and hood in cream, black or stainless steel finishes.