Sub-Zero & Wolf believe incorporating different materials and textures in the kitchen, is a clever way to highlight and contrast design features.

The stark minimalist kitchen is waning in popularity and through 2010 a stylish mix-and-match approach will emerge:

• Stainless steel appliances will be teamed with a variety of raw materials, textures and colours, for example; wood, glass, concrete and exposed features such as brick work.

• The combination of different materials including flooring, cabinetry, work surfaces, and interesting spaces.

• Warm coloured wood is being used with rich and sophisticated grains, providing an elegant canvas to the kitchen.

• Sleek stainless steel appliances juxtapose well against the range of diverse surfaces, offering an industrial feel with a technological edge.

• Alternatively, appliances can be cleverly concealed using integrated cabinetry to blend with the scheme, for limitless design possibilities.

Featured here, is the stylish mix of the Sub-Zero wine storage with refrigeration drawers. Priced from £7,457.75 inc. VAT, and

The 700 Series units, priced from £6,656.00 inc. VAT.

Sub-Zero & Wolf are suppliers of  world-leading product ranges in Europe.

Their aim is to help you achieve the best possible design and performance for modern living.

They possess a winning blend of experience and superior quality products that are sure to inspire you and promise uncompromising service, care and maintenance, to foster your life-long relationship with their products.

Visit the Sub-Zero & Wolf website to be inspired.

Tel: (0845 250 0010)

Amica, one of the most dynamic household appliances manufacturers in Europe, is expanding in the UK market, with its range of freestanding and built-in appliances.

Amica’s latest cooking innovation - the Scandium range of built-in multifunction ovens – is available this month.

The Scandium range consists of two highly attractive and functional ovens in stainless steel, both A rated for energy efficiency and featuring Amica’s revolutionary new Aqualytic cleaning system, incorporating AquaRealEase™ technology, which saves time and money and is exceptionally kind to the environment.

The Scandium 1133.4TdXY provides 12 heating functions including rotisserie, convection, grill and fan cooking - with an integrated heating element, the fan distributes the hot air evenly around the oven chamber for a reduced cooking time; using Rapid Heat, the oven reaches temperature within minutes, saving yet more valuable energy.

The multifunctional electronic programmer, retractable controls and clear LCD display, makes for easy programming, while 15 pre-programmed recipe settings, enable even the worst chefs to prepare great meals.

The powerful grill and stay-cool door allow for safe closed door grilling; the telescopic side racks enable dishes to be removed safely, without the need to put hands into the chamber and the child lock prevents little ones playing with the controls. After the oven is turned off, Amica’s automatic cooling system cools the oven quickly.

One of the main features of the new range is the Eco function, which regulates energy consumption throughout the cooking process, by utilising the residual heat inside the chamber, while still ensuring outstanding culinary results.

The unique feature is Amica’s brand new Aqualytic cleaning system. Where other oven cleaning systems require a period of 1½ hours at a temperature of 400° or 500° Celsius, Amica’s revolutionary new Aqualytic system uses ½ litre of water and needs just 30 minutes at only 90°C.

All Amica products come with Amica’s quality after sales care and a full two year parts and labour guarantee.
Priced around £399 inc Vat.

For further information on the new Scandium range of appliances, visit the Amica website.
http://www.amica-international.co.uk.
Tel: (01425) 461600

With a top ‘A’ rating for energy efficiency and a prestigious accreditation from the Good Housekeeping Institute, Neff’s new built in oven model B1644 is definitely top of its class in the cooking stakes.

The B1644 is a 60cm wide built in single oven, with a symmetrical design on the control panel for perfect balance and the clever Revolution handle rotates in your hand as it is ergonomically designed for ease and safety in use.

The B1644 features:

• Electronic control with a ClearText display to highlight all the cooking options on the glass fascia panel at the top of the appliance.
• CircoTherm, Neff’s famous system of hot air cooking, which offers fast and even heat distribution. 
• For really easy programming, the EasyClock reveals all the possibilities.
• The NeffLight - a unique new oven illumination that ensures an excellent view of what’s going on inside the oven without opening the door.
• FlexiRail -  a new shelf moving system, enables re positioning of the shelves each time, according to cooking requirements. 
• Includes CeramiClean liners on the sides, back and roof of the oven for excellent cleaning results throughout the lifetime of the oven.
• Steam and defrost settings plus conventional top and bottom heat and three alternative grill options.

Available in black or stainless steel.  Measures: 594 W x 587 H x 550.
 
Web: http://www.neff.co.uk
Tel:   (0870) 513 3090

Siemens the leading kitchen appliances manufacturer has introduced ‘compact45’- a compact family of built in cooking equipment.

The new compact45 collection is easy to install and multipurpose, comprising several brand new appliances, namely: a steam oven, combination steam oven and the pyroKlean multi-function oven, as well as warming drawers and a built in coffee centre.

All of these products are 45cm high and finished in stainless steel; this allows a series of appliances to be built in together, either side-by-side or in-column, for the ultimate in flexible kitchen design harmonization. 

The new ‘compact45’ range includes:

• Steam oven model HB26D550B – no need to plumb in;
  26-litre capacity; steam only; electronic touch-control; five temperature options; LED clock & temperature display; child lock.
• Combination steam oven model HB36D570B – large 32-litre capacity; no need to plumb in; installation above or below work surface.
  The oven combines hot air & steam for moist, brown, crisp results for roasts; great for baking; multi-level cooking for 3 course meals; automatic programmes for ease of use; easy to clean.
• PyroKlean compact45 oven model HB36P570B – large 42-litre capacity with electronic controls; self-cleaning.

Siemens’ Brand Manager, Jane Massey comments: “As kitchen sizes become smaller, compact appliances are quickly growing in popularity and our new coordinated ‘compact45’ range, allows customers to mix and match their cooking appliances to suit their individual requirements.”

Web: http://www.siemensappliances.co.uk
Tel:  (0870) 840 3300

Translating professional culinary expertise into desirable domestic cooking applications, luxury appliance specialist Gaggenau has launched their next generation of exceptional built in ovens, which are now available in the UK.

The range includes steam ovens, combination steam ovens, microwave ovens and warming drawers, as well as stunning single and double ovens.

Gaggenau’s new 2007 collection is designed to meet the widest possible variety of individual cooking requirements, ensuring that Gaggenau continues to lead the way in terms of functionality and sophistication.
 
The new collection provides a choice of stainless steel or aluminium and incorporates 60cm and 76cm wide models, plus 103 litre extra large volume for the truly large roast.

The BO280 oven featured here has 17 heating modes, core temperature probe, rotisserie, pyrolytic self-clean and an optional baking stone.

Ideal in combination with the BS280 combi steam oven with direct water supply, the technology of the future - since pressureless steam is the most effective and gentle cooking method.

For the first time, the LCD function display with digital clock and discreet touch controls have been integrated into the doors of each appliance; so that when any two appliances are built in together, the overall effect is as if they were one and the same.  That’s true integration!

Priced at around £2,000 each oven.

Visit the website to view other appliances in the collection:

Web:  http://www.gaggenau.com
Tel:   (0870) 125 4500

Rangemaster has launched Freestyle, the unique first ever built in range cooker, for those customers who prefer the clean lines and modern style of built in products, with the functionality of a range cooker.

Key Features:

• Two large electric ovens with 7 functions, plus a handy grill in the left hand one, which provide the ultimate in cooking flexibility.
• A large drawer for storing the pots and pans.
• The Freestyle offers the added benefit of being able to place the range style hob in a different area of the kitchen to the ovens if preferred.
• Available in Stainless Steel, Silver and Gloss Black finishes.
• Width 1092mm (excluding trims); Depth 565mm (excluding handles); Height 859-882mm.

The Hob Top features:

• Dual fuel natural gas (LPG convertible):
• Large low profile cook top with 5 burners including a triple ring wok burner.
• Fitted with a glass-warming zone, ideal for keeping food at just the right temperature prior to serving.
• Includes single hand ignition with a flame safety device on each burner.
• Available in Stainless Steel or Black finishes.

Retail prices: Built in range cooker £1,300; Separate hob £700.

Web:  http://www.rangemaster.co.uk
Tel:   (0870) 755 6485

2007 trends put the spotlight on colour as consumers demand more versatility and choice.

Rangemaster is set to keep up with this year’s trends by launching the stylish Toledo XT in a stunning Peacock Blue colour, to satisfy customer demand for more colour and larger appliances in the kitchen.

The company has also pledged to launch a fantastic new colour to match each season. 

The all-electric version of the XT comes with an attractive and spacious ceramic hob, which has five heat zones and a separate warming zone.

In addition it has a multifunction oven, enabling you to enjoy closed door grilling and a host of other functions.

Both ovens are aligned to the top of the cooker and there is a full width storage drawer, which adds to the contemporary styling of the Toledo.

This limited edition of The Toledo XT in Peacock Blue will be available from January 2007.
 
Retail price is from £1,499.

Web:  http://www.rangemaster.co.uk
Tel:   (0870) 755 6485

Appearances can be deceptive - the new B6774 oven from Neff may look like an ordinary oven, but it actually boasts over 51 automatic cooking functions, including microwaving, baking, grilling and hot air cooking.

The microwave function has five power levels ranging from 90W to 900W, and the oven has advanced Innowave technology to give you better cooking results and a reduction in cooking times.

Cleaning this built in electric oven is easy thanks to the built in CeramiClean roof and back liners. With an integral cooling system, this appliance is flexible enough to be built in next to a fridge or freezer, as well as at eye level or under the counter.

The oven is available in 4 different colourways - black, white, brown and stainless steel, and blends in perfectly with other Neff built in cooking appliances, such as single and double ovens and warming drawers.

web: http://www.neff.co.uk
tel: (0870) 513 3090.

The Award Winning SE100PX Built-In Oven from
Hotpoint, combines elegance with technology to give you practical, state-of-the-art performance.

The technology in this top-of-the-range model gives you a choice of 8 programmes, including Fast Cooking, Multi-Cooking, Pizza, Fan Grilling and a new Raising Programme for proving doughs and breads.

There is even a Fast Clean feature which uses the latest technology to clean the oven at the push of a button. Just over an hour later, all that is left is a small pile of ash to wipe away.

The stainless steel finish is fingerprint resistant, allowing the oven to keep its stylish appearance.

The approximate retail price of the SE100PX Built-In Single Oven is £799.

web: http://www.hotpoint.co.uk
tel: (08701) 50 60 70

Here’s a first from Siemens - an oven with a built-in lift!

Now you may not have been hankering after a lift for your oven - but once you see it in action, you realise what a clever idea the Liftmatic really is.

The Liftmatic oven is wall-mounted, you simply press a button to open it, and the food is automatically lowered allowing unobstructed access from three sides - so you can say goodbye to those nasty burns from the oven door.

Owning a liftmatic oven is energy efficient too - when open, the rising heat is trapped within the oven rather than escaping through an open door. Another great advantage of the design is that it’s really easy to clean - especially with Siemens’ self-cleaning PyroClean system.

So if your kitchen needs a lift - the LiftMatic might just be the answer.

web: http://www.siemensappliances.co.uk
tel: (0870) 840 3300