Designer and director of Concept & Completion Helen Crouch selects her favourite products from our November issue and explains why they have caught her eye.
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Miele – The SmartLine collection allows for gas and induction hobs to be placed together. Included in the collection are 600mm and 380mm Induction Hobs with PowerFlex zones; 380mm Induction Wok and a 380mm Teppanyaki Plate with touch or dial controls
“The SmartLine hob, which combines gas and induction, caught me eye as it offers flexibility in fuel choice and has a flat surface, so should be easier to clean than a standard gas hob. I’m thinking of design and practical benefits here.
“My parents have a background in catering, so I know for some recipes gas is preferable, whereas for others electric is a better choice.
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“This offers the best of both worlds and, should there be an electrical blackout or the gas supply is shut off, consumers can still cook.”
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Vasco – Radiator manufacturer Vasco has introduced Mono aluminium radiators, available in both Beams (shown) and Bryce options. There are 55 colour options available. Beams Mono offers a flat design, whereas Bryce Mono features a profiled design. A designer can combine up to three models, in a choice of finishes and a variety of radiator heights
“I love the Mono aluminium radiators by Vasco which are available in a flat design (Beams) or a profiled option (Bryce).
“There is a choice of 55 colours, but I like the three that are pictured and love the fact that designers can combine models in a variety of finishes and heights.
“It may be more expensive to specify for a customer but they look fantastic.”
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Unidrain – The HighLine series is an almost ‘invisible’ drain with panels in steel and frosted glass. It featured on the company’s Sleep+Eat stand, alongside Unidrain bespoke and the Reframe Collection
“I like the fact Unidrain is offering shower wastes in a choice of finishes with its HighLine Colour series, as frequently designers are restricted to using chrome.
“I like the choice of four colours; Brushed Steel, Copper, Brass and Black.
“I’ve noticed copper is coming through in interior design and it’s a great way to include it in a bathroom scheme.”
Lisa Melvin of Kuche and Bagno provided her top 3 products in last month’s issue.
Sintered stone manufacturer Neolith has launched Calacatta Roma and Cappadocia Sunset, inspired by nature and classical architecture, and for use in kitchens or bathrooms walls, floors, in gardens or facades.
They belong to The New Classtone and Fusioncollections which interpret marble and natural stone, respectively, and boast Neolith’s antibacterial NeolEAT technology.
Inspired by Ancient Rome, Calacatta Roma (pictured top) pays homage to Italian Carrara marble, with ochre and grey veins in a white background.
While the Cappadocia region, in central Turkey, with its rock formations formed by volcanoes and underground cities, has inspired Cappadocia Sunset (pictured below).
Just like all of Neolith’s surfaces, Calacatta Roma and Cappadocia Sunset are resistant to heat and atmospheric conditions, are 100% recyclable, and do not contain added quartz to their formulation.
Mar 14, 2024
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