Monthly Archives: May 2011

Chiltern Marble’s New Exclusive Noir Saint Laurant

 Chiltern Marble’s New Exclusive Noir Saint Laurant

Chiltern Marble has introduced a new exclusive marble, Noir Saint Laurant; a rich dark brown to black marble with white, cream or pinkish calcite veins.

This adaptable marble is equally suitable in both modern and more traditional settings.

In the past, Brit’s have preferred to use marble for bathrooms, but these days it is becoming trendy for the kitchen.

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Read more about : Fitted Kitchens, Granite Worktops, Home Interiors

JAB ANSTOETZ Presents Soleil Blue For Spring 2011

 JAB ANSTOETZ Presents Soleil Blue For Spring

A sumptuously feminine, Soleil Bleu par Wellman Spring 2011 collection, which presents a profusion of Parisian chic and nautical elegance, has been introduced by JAB ANSTOETZ.

The Salon and Resort collections are a range of on-trend fabrics, colours and patterns:

The Salon collection

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Read more about : Curtain Fabric, Home Interiors, Upholstery Fabric

A Completely Wireless Light Switch Launched

 A Completely Wireless Light Switch Launched

A new entirely wireless remote control light switch (RTS 2020W) is announced by Retrotouch, the manufacturer of innovative lighting solutions and home automation products.

The Wireless 2 Way Touch light is simply fitted to your wall with concealed fixing screws, without the need for any live wires, and you get an additional light switch anywhere you wish to put one. Priced at £84.99. Just the thing for placing a light switch in your conservatory, porch, loft, or wherever you need a switch, but formerly thought to be tricky -without expensive re-wiring. The wireless switch can also be a great benefit for disabled people, who may find existing switches in their home difficult to reach. The 2 Way Wireless Touch switch needs to be paired with a wired Touch & Remote switch, making it work in the same way as a remote control, with a range of up to 20m.

The Wired Touch & Remote switches (priced from £41 each), are also easy-to-install – a DIY job that uses existing wiring, to create a remote-control switch in any room of the house.

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Read more about : Home Automation, Home Lighting

B&Q’s Novel Vertical Polanter

 B&Q’s Novel Vertical Polanter

Growing your own vegetables continues to grow in popularity and the latest innovative trend is vertical gardening.

B&Q’s new Vertical Polanter is making it easier for everyone to have green fingers, no matter the size or shape of their garden space.

The planter can be easily hung on walls or fences (as pictured here) and has twelve planting holes with extra space at the top, to enable you to grow as many flowers, vegetables and herbs as possible.

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Read more about : DIY Advice, Planters

New Collection Of Ironing Tables And Covers From Brabantia

 New Collection Of Ironing Tables And Covers From Brabantia

Three new designs – Moving Circles, Swirl and the Groovy Roses have been introduced to Brabantia’s collection of ironing tables.

The modern new designs offer a choice of two – Moving Circles and Swirl with relaxing purple and cool blue patterns, while the Groovy Roses design has a more lively and vibrant print, with retro overtones from the early 1960s. All three covers are made from 100% cotton and have a resilient foam layer to ensure the ideal surface for ironing, and are available on all of the brand’s extensive collection of ironing tables. Other designs including Blossom, Feathers, Green Spring, Leaves, Ice Water and Swan are still available.

Brabantia ironing tables offer an attractive ironing solution.:

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New Eco-Wood Kitchen Collection Launched

 New Eco-Wood Kitchen Collection Launched

Kütchenhaus, the leading German kitchen makers have launched their first eco-wood kitchen collection named ‘Elegance’.

Available in a choice of Walnut or Oak, the Elegance collection is already a great success with customers, since it is made of 100% sustainable forestry.

Kütchenhaus, were the first kitchen company in the world to be accredited by the PEFC (Programmes for the Endorsement of Forestry Certification Schemes) several years ago.

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Read more about : Bespoke Kitchens, Fitted Kitchens, Kitchen Furniture

Shapella Vertical Blinds – New from Apollo

 Shapella Blinds - New from Apollo

Apollo Blinds has launched Shapella blinds, an exciting new vertical blind with a shapely silhouette, for the UK made-to-measure blind market.

Shapella blinds offer great privacy and flexible light control, but with an added wavy style that looks wonderful in a wide range of situations, – from a conservatory or kitchen, to a child’s bedroom.

The new blinds are available in a range of finishes, colours and textures; and since they are made-to-measure can be custom-made, even for awkward shaped windows and angles.

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Read more about : Vertical Blinds, Window Blinds

New Minty Colour For Geberit’s Monolith Sanitary Module

 New Minty Colour For Geberit’s Monolith Sanitary Module

A new fresh mint finish has been added to Geberit’s award-winning Monolith sanitary module, now making three colour choices available for this novel bathroom improvement.

The Geberit Monolith is a slimline sanitary unit with integrated cistern, which is perfect for converting a floor-standing WC to a wall-hung version: The module can be easily connected to existing plumbing work, without the need for re-tiling. With its slim profile the unit doesn’t need much space, while its clear, simple lines and high-quality materials. make it an attractive alternative to traditional visible cisterns. The mint Geberit Monolith presents a clean, fresh looking design in bathrooms with its light minty colour and white side panels and lid. Other finishes available are white and black glass with brushed aluminium sides and lid. The Monolith is simply fitted and all of the valves are easily accessible for maintenance. The availability of spare parts is guaranteed.

For more information about the Geberit Monolith sanitary module, please visit the website.

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Read more about : Bathroom Suites, Bathroom Toilets

The Luxurious Lunar Slipper Bath

 The Luxurious Lunar Slipper Bath

The reasonably priced Lunar Slipper Bath from Better Bathrooms will add a luxurious feel to any bathroom.

This freestanding roll top bath has conventional style ball and claw feet in a contemporary polished chrome finish.

The bath is also available with a black exterior for a more striking look.

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Read more about : Bathroom Showers, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Suites, Bathroom Taps, Bathtubs

New Zero Stress & Relax Studio At Furniture Village

 New Zero Stress & Relax Studio At Furniture Village

Work-related stress is suffered by many people in the UK, due to the damaging effects caused by poor posture while sitting at a desk all day, which often results in exhaustion and even illness.

When sitting, strain on the spine’s vertical discs can be up to 90 per cent higher when compared to standing, so it’s essential to unwind in comfort on returning home.

In response to this widespread problem, Furniture Village has launched two new exciting departments, the Zerostress and Relax Studio.

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