Blum UK MD, Michael Powell says that proper storage and carefully engineered motion is the key to a successful modern kitchen.

Providing optimum storage solutions for kitchen is central to Blum's program of products and fittings.

The demand for flexible storage in drawer units has increased dramatically in recent years. Schüller C2 range offers a myriad of options for storage. The Large Capacity Plinth Pull-Out system (1) is an ideal solution for tall, bulky storage such as bottle racks, kitchen appliances and spaghetti containers and is available in base units widths of 600mm and 900mm.

In line with the ongoing trend for open plan living, Pronorm has added a versatile new height base unit of 384mm high to its ergonomically centred Proline kitchen range. The new unit comes in widths of 300, 400, 450, 500, 600, 800, 900, 1000 and 1200mm with new doors and drawer sizes to suit.

The new Pull-out Carousel from East Coast takes the standard blind corner carousel to the next level. Mounted on a central pole, both shelves independently swing through 90° and can then be pulled out to give increased access to the items stored towards the rear of the shelf. The unit also benefits from assisted opening and closing by way of the pre-mounted gas pistons.

The new Soft Close Larder from East Coast has a smooth opening and soft closing action to rival that of any on the market. The European developed and manufactured full extension runner system offers effortless opening and closing even when fully loaded to its 100Kg capacity. The soft close mechanism has been designed to gently ‘brake' the larder at a point before the fully closed position, with the soft close mechanism then providing a slow smooth closing action for the remaining distance. With fine-tuning of the door position via the adjustable door fixing brackets, a no-noise close is achieved.

In today's design driven world making the most of every storage opportunity is key. Hills Panel Product's (HPP's) ever expanding innovative furniture fittings range makes this easy to achieve without compromise.

AFG Kitchens' Miele die Küche brand has been awarded an international design patent by the German Patent and Trade Mark Office in recognition of its innovative new integrated coffee bar unit.

With an increasing focus on the environment and waste disposal Häfele have the ideal choice of built in recycling systems for waste segregation.

LDL, the nationwide distributor of quality fittings for the UK fitted furniture industry and sole UK agent for PEKA, is delighted to introduce the new, easier to assemble PEKA Magic Corner Swing, the latest version of this world-famous corner unit.

Whilst we would all love the luxury of a large bathroom complete with plenty of storage, freestanding bath and separate shower, the reality is that the average British bathroom is often no bigger than a double bed!

Reduced Depth Furniture

Venetian's range of reduced depth furniture includes a comprehensive selection of our most popular base units, including; WC cupboards, base cupboards and open shelving units. These are offered across all Venetian ranges in a reduced depth of 200mm, which makes them perfect for smaller bathrooms.

Belling, the UK's number one cooking brand, has launched a brand new table top cooker, perfect for the space conscious or for those who need additional cooking capacity.

Leading appliance manufacturer Stoves, has announced the launch of an innovative new cooker to provide plug-in additional cooking capacity.

The new Pull-out Carousel from East Coast takes the standard blind corner carousel to the next level. Mounted on a central pole, both shelves independently swing through 90° and can then be pulled out to give increased access to the items stored towards the rear of the shelf. The unit also benefits from assisted opening and closing by way of the pre-mounted gas pistons.

The new Soft Close Larder from East Coast has a smooth opening and soft closing action to rival that of any on the market. The European developed and manufactured full extension runner system offers effortless opening and closing even when fully loaded to its 100Kg capacity. The soft close mechanism has been designed to gently ‘brake' the larder at a point before the fully closed position, with the soft close mechanism then providing a slow smooth closing action for the remaining distance. With fine-tuning of the door position via the adjustable door fixing brackets, a no-noise close is achieved.

The Kitchen Group has launched a new range of unit sizes under its popular K Kitchens brand, including a 300mm Breakfront Base Unit, opening up a whole new window of design possibilities throughout the collection.

In a tight corner?

Kermi's Ibiza Spacesaver solves the problem

Kermi now provide the perfect solution to saving space in smaller bathrooms enabling installation of a shower where this may not previously have been possible.

Häfele offer the ultimate range in wirework from their German supplier VAUTH-SAGEL systemtechnik who have long standing experience in the development and production of interior components for the kitchen industry. From Rotary larder units to corner storage units all are finished to an exceptional standard to guarantee quality with every order.

Surprisingly simple and surprisingly innovative, the OrgaWing organiser element for drawer systems is an additional pop-out tray compartment in the pot-and-pan drawer from Hettich.

Blum will show their latest range of systems for maximising storage, dynamic kitchen planning and, especially, new developments in ease of kitchen use under the slogan of "Perfecting Motion".

With more people improving rather than moving at the moment, adding an extra shower room or en-suite bathroom is high on many customers' wish list. Space, however, is often a problem so products that don't take up loads of space yet still deliver a good shower performance, and have the added benefit of storage, are a real bonus.

tc bathrooms are leading the way in innovation and design with the launch of their new range of furniture.

While changes to Part M of the building regulations are pushing up the number of bathrooms per property (a cloakroom is now a legal requirement on all new-build properties, thus increasing the bathroom tally for an average home to three - cloak, family bathroom and en-suite) the actual size of each room is being reduced to compensate. In fact, the average family bathroom is now a paltry 2m x 2m.

HPP's comprehensive range of furniture fittings offers a storage solution for even the most awkward of spaces.