Increation was formed in 2001 by Vincent Jelinek, a highly skilled designer and a talented cabinet maker, initially started as a small company with a loan from the Princes Trust.

Every year Increation bespoke kitchens has doubled in size and now has 28 dedicated staff and large premises in East London.

Case Study
The client is a professional couple and their house in Kent is a typically English Country House.
The couple enjoy gardening and cooking and needed a kitchen, in which they could cook their home-grown food; their kitchen, had not been updated for 20 years.
They wanted a design, consistent with the rest of their traditional house, incorporating space for casual family eating within the kitchen:

• Vincent’s solution reshaped the whole kitchen to incorporate an island with a unique curvilinear shaped top, with a high tech cooking area, comprised of Gagenau’s state of the art modular cooking system.
• This allowed cooking to be confined to one part of the kitchen.
• He incorporated a butler’s sink with surrounding granite worktops.
• The large walk in larder provides plenty of storage space, with hand made bespoke fruit and vegetable baskets for the larder, an organic waste bin in the cooking area and a cupboard for their recycling with perfectly fitting storage boxes.
• There is an area for their shoes and Wellington boots, for when they come in from the garden.
• The added features helped keep the space uncluttered and everyday accumulation at bay.
• The cupboards are a combination of painted wood, wood based products and solid oak veneered products.
• The rest of the kitchen is oak in a period style, finished in clear lacquer and hand painted.
• The whole interior was taken into consideration including the flooring and lighting and a stone floor in the kitchen, now curves to meet the solid wood floor in the dining area, subtly separating the kitchen from the dining area.
• Ceiling lights were added for general use and halogen lights in the furniture and shelves for mood lighting.
• Made to measure solid oak refectory table and benches were made for the seating area, which can also be moved easily outside for barbeques.

Vincent Jelinek said, “The client has been over the moon with the kitchen and I feel we have managed to provide them with a kitchen which really suits their lifestyle.”

Price: £25,000.00

For inspiration visit:

Web: http://www.increation.net

Tel: (020) 7987 8328

Brabantia is introducing the Essential line - a comprehensive new line-up of kitchen tools.

Perfect for the first time homeowner, a student son or daughter setting off to university, or for those kitting out a holiday house, caravan or ‘granny flat’, this stylish collection offers great quality at a great price.

With some 26 items, there are kitchen tools for simple everyday jobs, through to more specialist food preparation tasks, so the Essential line is equally suited to those who are new to cooking and want to progress, as those who only cook ‘reluctantly’ and out of necessity.

Functional and attractive, each item features a sturdy plastic grip with a stainless steel hanging loop, so it’s durable, easy to clean and dishwasher safe; there is also a matching hanging rack for that efficient, well-organized kitchen look!

Prices range from around £2.25 for a crown cap lifter, to £6.66 for a can opener with metal handle and the wall mounted hanging rack is priced at £9 - all backed by a five-year guarantee.

Brabantia products are available from leading retailers, or online:

Web: http://www.brabantia.com
Tel: (0870) 240 7641.

LG Electronics has launched a stylish all-in-one oven that integrates both microwave and grill functions; the SolarCUBE oven can cook nutritious meals, up to four times faster than a conventional oven.

This is good news for families and professionals, enabling them to spend less time in the kitchen, providing healthy meals, using half the energy in half the time.

The SolarCUBE oven is unique as it uses a combination of four heat sources including a halogen light, which ensures that the outside is crispy whilst keeping the inside moist and tender, sealing in all the flavours and nutrients:

• This stylish new appliance has an oven like cavity, in which even the oddest shaped dishes can be placed.
• The three-level rack system also enables consumers to cook several dishes at once.
• So simple to operate - the attractive, intelligent controls compliment its sleek exterior, whilst easily guiding consumers through the many cooking options.

LG’s new SolarCUBE is available in black and stainless steel, from Comet stores and other leading independent electrical retailers nationwide.

Web: http;// www.lge.com.

Design meets technology in the exclusive V-ZUG series Combi Steam SL oven, which is a testament to Swiss craftsmanship and engineering.

Cooking with steam is a long held tradition and the benefits are well documented:

Evenly distributed steam condenses on the food, cooking it gently and retaining the nutrients and flavour that normal cooking methods can so easily remove.

The Gourmet steam function, is an automatic programme that cleverly combines superheated steam and V-ZUG’s distinctive climate control, which effectively controls the steam and prevents food from over heating and drying out.

The Combi Steam SL has a multitude of functions including, an automatic descaling display, food probe and a soft roasting facility, which automatically controls the core temperature of the meat; this means that every cut of meat is perfectly cooked, tender and ready to serve.

Dimensions: 37.9 x 59.6 x 54.8. Chrome finish.
RRP from approx: £1,449.00 plus VAT.

LSY is the exclusive distributor of V-ZUG, the leading Swiss producer and supplier of kitchen and washing appliances.

Web: http://www.lsy-appliances.co.uk

Tel: (01908) 366363

Despite the changeable British weather, you can still dry your laundry ‘naturally’, thanks to Brabantia’s innovative WallFix rotary clothes dryer.

By locating your WallFix in a utility/laundry room or garage, it provides the perfect indoor drying space on rainy days - so you don’t need to worry about rushing outside to get your washing in the minute the clouds appear!

WallFix is wall mounted and always ready for use, so there’s no need to carry or set up a drying rack each time. Just unfold it with a simple one-handed movement for a drying length of 25 metres - that’ll take a full machine load of laundry. It then folds away into a compact, space-saving unit.

The WallFix laundry dryer retails at around £78, and comes with a five year guarantee. It’s easy to install and is supplied with a wall bracket, fixing materials and clear step-by-step instructions.

Brabantia products are available from leading retailers, or online:

Web: http://www.brabantia.com

Tel: (0870) 240 7641.

Around Wine specialise in wine accessories, wine drinking equipment, wine serving accessories, wine gifts and wine cellar accessories.

Their Umbra Cava Wine Rack is elegant, versatile and modern but still relatively rustic; beautifully made out of natural oak with intersects that create storage for eight bottles.

This rack is great for keeping the grand cru handy for last minute dinner parties, or for kitchen storage of wine used for cooking your favourite recipe.

Designed to be complimentary to all interiors and styles of kitchen; it could be your kitchen showpiece for many years.

Dimensions: 38 x 25 x 27 cm Priced at £110.

Assuming the wine has been stored properly and not served too warm or too cold, various accessories are needed to open the bottle and serve the wine:

Around Wine offers an extensive product range, including: corkscrews, wine pourers, wine funnels, wine books, champagne buckets, wine coolers, wine games, le Nez du Vin, Chateau Laguiole, Laguiole corkscrews, cellar accessories and wine thermometers.

All items are available on-line, or from Around Wine in London and the Around Wine department at Best of Everything in Manchester.

Web: http://www.aroundwine.co.uk

Tel: (020) 7935 4679

Inspired by the TV Classic “The Good Life”, these timeless pots from Jamie Oliver’s new Cast Iron At Home Range for Tefal are perfect for winter recipes.

Products include a stewpot, an oval cocotte, which is great for soups and casseroles, a tegame pot with the perfect depth for tagines or cooking meat and a gratin dish for baked vegetable accompaniments.

Cast iron is ideal as it retains heat longer than other cooking materials, making the range just right for stewing and slow cooking family favourites, like chicken casserole or a rich meaty chilli for friends.

Features include:

• The hard enamel coating on the interior, exterior and base prevents rusting and allows for thorough cleaning.
• Oven safe and can take heat up to 250c.
• All have extra thick lids plus finishing touches, such as silicone handle gloves to prevent burnt fingers!
• Available in two eye-catching colours – a rustic raspberry and zesty lime green.

The Tefal Jamie Oliver Cast Iron at Home Range, is sure to brighten up any kitchen or dining table and is available from Department stores nationwide. Priced at £30-£100 (RRP).

Web: http://www.tefal.co.uk

Add a splash of tropical beauty to your kitchen with the brand new range of gorgeous pans from Italian cookware company TVS Easy Pretty.

The new collection of non-stick woks are created with Italian style and elegance and are available in 6 beautiful, brightly coloured designs including red, green, blue, orange and pink.

Created by a team of Italian designers, these woks are perfect for the budding chef, or for those who just want to add a bit of colour to their cooking.

Available as 20cm Non-stick Wok; suitable for all hobs except induction. Price: £15.00

Web: http://www.cookingtime.co.uk

Tel: (01992) 767577

Furi are renowned for their professional top-of-the-range knives and the Furi Grip Range, which incorporates innovative technology in the knife handles for ultimate comfort and grip.

The unique reverse-wedge Furi handle shape, features synthetic rubber for excellent grip fit and comfort and also includes Furi Guard, a proven effective antimicrobial agent that does not wash off or wear away and helps to prevent the development of bacteria.

Furi Grip Range includes:

• Cook’s Knife - The classic strong cook’s blade will handle the toughest cutting and chopping tasks, while the tip is fine enough for easy slicing of meats and vegetables. Priced at £49.95.
• East/West Knife - is a cross between a cook’s knife and a vegetable chopper; light and perfectly balanced. Priced from £39.95.
• Utility Knife - An excellent all-round slicing knife for a multitude of tasks; the thin serrated blade of this 15cm knife makes slicing easy and the length and lightweight is often preferred by those who find the Cook’s knives too large.  Priced at £29.95.
• Paring Knife - is ideal for all small cutting tasks; peeling, coring and decorating are all more comfortable with the handle of the Furi Grip 9cm knife. Priced at £24.95.

The perfect set is the trio knife group featured here, which includes the Furi Grip 9cm Paring Knife, Furi Grip 15 cm Non-Serrated Utility Knife and Furi Grip 13cm East/West knife that come in a practical storage case. Priced at £69.95.

Web:   http://www.silvernutmeg.com

Tel: (01254) 820 478

Brabantia’s new clear top canisters have a see-through lid, so you can easily see the contents and the amount remaining, which helps keep your kitchen well organized:

• The canisters can be kept on a shelf or inside a kitchen drawer to provide a clutter free work surface.
• With two sizes available - 1.2 and 1.5 litres - the canisters offer plenty of room to store all your baking or cookery supplies, from flour and sugar to coffee and tea.
• The transparent lid has an airtight seal to keep the contents fresh, keeping moisture out and aromas in.
• Made from soft touch material the lid can be firmly gripped when opening the canister.
• The containers are manufactured from stylish matt brushed stainless steel, coated with Brabantia’s fingerprint proof finish.

The new clear top canisters are supported by a 10-year guarantee and retail at around £10 for the 1.2 litre size and £12 for the 1.5 litre one.

Dimensions.
Content 1.2 litre 1.5 litre
Diameter 110 mm 110 mm
Height 172 mm 217 mm

Brabantia products are available from leading UK retailers.

Web: http://www.brabantia.com

Tel: (0870) 240 7641.