Jotul UK Launch The ILD 7 Wood Burner – Offering Efficiency At Low Cost

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

ILD 7 Wood Burning StoveThe Jøtul Group has introduced the ILD 7 to its popular collection of wood burning stoves.

This new convection stove is compact and boasts best possible ‘clean burn’ burning and a smart cylindrical design with built-in handle, suitable for any room in the home.

There is practical wood storage, fashionable steel sides and an option for a door that can be fitted to the base.

The ILD 7 offers 83% efficiency and has been approved by DEFRA for wood burning in smoke controlled regions.

  • Takes log lengths 30cm maximum and measures Depth 470cm; Height and 920cm and 361cm with a black paint finish.
  • This woodburner has a seamless and clean-cut design, which is sure to make an impression in any home.
  • The ILD is Jøtul ‘s value product, offering premier quality at very competitive prices. ILD 7 is priced at £1,375 Inc. VAT.
  • Wood burning is acknowledged to be CO2-neutral bio-energy, when wood from sustainable sources is used.

A clean burn stove is cost efficient, since it can cut by half the wood used compared with an old non-clean burn fire.

The Jøtul Group believes that climate protection, fuel and cost saving, as well as heat efficiency are key.

Visit the website for more information, nearest stockist and to browse Jøtul’s extensive ranges of wood burner stoves. .

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Tudor Crystal Launches New 30%% Lead Crystal Glassware Range

Tuesday, August 27th, 2013

Crystal GlasswareTudor Crystal is leading a renaissance in English hand crafted lead crystal, thanks to renewed interest in pure British made products.

It is now developing fresh glass patterns and shapes for both the international and UK markets, through its 30% lead crystal producing a higher clarity and brilliance to the glass.

The products are totally produced in its factory in Stourbridge, from raw material to the finished product, including traditional designs and new modern-day patterns that show much more transparent glass than previously. Several of the fresh patterns will be added to the Tudor gift-ware range

Tudor Crystal is one of the few remaining producers of full 30% lead crystal glassware that is still traditionally mouth blown, hand made and cut for crystal tableware and gifts in the UK, using the dedication and skills of their master craftsmen.

Tudor Crystal’s new lead crystal range will be showcased and available direct from the company’s new website via a protected payment system.

Tel:   (01384) 392 525

 

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Just Slate Launches A Silver Slate Tableware Collection

Saturday, August 24th, 2013

Silver Slate Rectangular Server - LifestyleIntroducing Just Slate the UK slate home ware maker, whose products are available in lots of outlets all over UK.

The Silver Slate range, a striking addition to the Just Slate collection stands out, with its ultra smooth surface, clean lines and distinctive mottled patterns.

Just launched this summer, each piece is cut by hand and polished ensuring that no two pieces are alike.

The natural colour difference creates a gorgeous backdrop for all sorts of food, and is fully complemented when used with the company’s steel accessories collection.

The thickness of this slate necessitates a smooth finish and the dense surface means they can’t be spoiled by using knives, making them ideal for use presenting food or as chopping boards.

The collection is offered in 3 designs:   Rectangular, Heart and Circle..

The Rectangular Server pictured here, is perfectly suited to many purposes and works well as a cheese-board platter. Measures 30cm x 22cm.

Circular cut from an untreated slate block, the Round Server also featured, is hand made and polished to create a striking piece.

Silver Slate Round ServerThe slate is so dense that it produces a server with an innate quality feel that can be used as a chopping board without damage. Measures 26cm in diameter.

Priced at: Rectangular Server, £27; Heart Server, £27; Round Server, £27

Each slate piece is offered in a strong presentation box, lined with a striking stonemarque charcoal paper, including an embossed silver logo, to provide excellent presentation and protection for the slate products.

For further information and to view Just Slate’s complete Silver Slate collection, go to the website.

Tel:   (01592) 654 222

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Broste Copenhagen’s New Collection – Inspired by Nature

Friday, August 23rd, 2013

North SeaBroste Copenhagen presents their take for the Autumn Winter season with their new contemporary interiors theme.

Broste’s new homewares range is inspired by the modern, fresh atmosphere of the North Sea, reflecting clean shapes, pure colours and shades of raw materials plus “nudes and naturals”.

The collection consists of two themes:

The North Sea Collection

  • The mood is less glam and slick – a little roughed up and more relaxed.
  • Soft wrinkled linens that are intended to be used and appear used.
  • Mix of thin materials on the way to thick wool with the extra contrast.
  • Metallics along with marble or slate – add a burst of bright colours.
  • Graphic models – sun bleached leather, chunky knit wool, eco earth colours and fur.

Natural NudesNatural Nudes Collection

  • Feminine, warm and cosy knits.
  • Humbler more inexpensive options to mirror the spirit of the times – natural colours and materials.
  • Sustainable wood with an untreated finish and novel use of recyclable paper and cardboard.
  • Naturals and nudes united with earthy tones and softly faded textures.
  • Metallic trend – copper.

Visit the website to view Broste of Copenhagen’s exciting Autumn Winter catalogue.

Where to buy products in the UK.

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The Little Black Kitchen ‘LBK’ Is On The Rise

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

Little Black KitchenB&Q, the UK’s largest DIY retailer, has noted the recent increase in sales of black kitchens as trend followers convert their kitchens to a look that’s as striking as it is neutral – simply because it works well with any colour system in the home.

However, this autumn, you are likely to hear of a new expression – The Little Black Kitchen (LBK) – as kitchens around the UK are transformed with love to a gorgeous gloss black.

The IT High Gloss Black Kitchen is one of the principal kitchen trends this season.

In particular, the LBK provides homeowners with a balanced palette to choose from, permitting colour bursts to be added throughout.

Feature walls also look great in The Little Black Kitchen, as they add daring statement to complement a darker kitchen.

B&Q has also observed that it’s not only the black kitchen that is on the increase, as there is now a trend to prefer black kitchen appliances instead of white over the last year.

B&Q have an extensive collection of kitchens that are ideal for any taste, as well as two in black, which are just perfect for those looking for a high-end modern transformation, offering a simple choice for those uncertain about which colour to select.

Suggestion – combine a bare brick wall with a black kitchen, to add an urban distinction to your very modern kitchen.

Visit the website for more information and to browse B&Q’s extensive ranges of kitchens.

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Victoria Plumb Launches Two New Bathroom Furniture Ranges

Wednesday, August 21st, 2013

Planet Furniture RangeVictoria Plumb, a leading UK online bathroom retailer, has introduced two stylish new collections to their bathroom furniture range – Planet and Sky.

The Planet collection of furniture offers six pieces, including a modern back to the wall toilet. and a selection of both free standing and wall hung basins and drawer units.

This simple design is both sleek and ultra-modern, with a dazzling white glossy finish and units with soft close door detail.   Priced between £119 and £299.

The Sky Range includes seven different pieces and again features a variety of furniture units, including a current back to the wall toilet and a choice of free standing drawer pieces or wall hung basins.

Also in this collection is an eye catching wall cabinet that provides the ideal storage solution, if floor space is limited.

Sky Furniture RangeSky brings modest elegance to every bathroom with its clean and simple, lines.

This furniture range also has a striking white glossy finish and soft close door detail. Priced between £119 and £289.

Since white gloss bathrooms continue to be popular with homeowners, Victoria Plumb’s new collection offers customers a much wider choice.

The mix of a variety of furniture pieces, ensures that customers can select a combination of units with a view to price and space considerations and enables them to generate their own exclusive look for their bathroom.

Both new ranges are available for delivery next day and offered within the company’s finance options, to assist in spreading the cost.

All of the furniture is fully assembled and prepared for installation.

Visit the website for more detailed information and to view Victoria Plumb’s extensive bathroom furniture ranges.

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Boudoir Dreams In A Classic Louis XV French Bed

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013

Louis XV French BedThe notion of the boudoir, a totally private and luxurious space was invented by the French, so a traditional French bed is still the epitomy of the boudoir style.

The typical Louis XV French bed from And So To Bed delightfully embodies 18th Century rococo style and combines skilfully hand-carved detailing with romantic curves.

  • It is also exquisitely comfortable and excitingly luxurious.
  • The Louis XV French bed is offered in 5 sizes, from Large Emperor to King and can also be custom refined to order.
  • It is available in both lustrous and natural wood, including gold as well as silver leaf and hand-painted.
  • Alternatively, it can be crafted in cane, or upholstered in an extensive choice of fabrics, or a customer’s own material.

Featured here is an upholstered Louis XV version measuring 5ft x 6ft 6inches (150 x 200cm). Priced from £4,950.

Visit the website for more information and to view And So To Bed’s exquisite Louis XV bedroom furniture.

Tel:  Free-phone (0808) 144 4343 for your nearest stockist.

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The Dream Chair Created By Carl Hansen And Tadao Ando

Monday, August 19th, 2013

The Dream Chair Carl Hansen and Tadao Ando have introduced the Dream Chair – A sculptured lounge chair that presents a mix of traditional Japanese design and Danish skills; the Dream Chair challenges the limits of crafting in wood. It also represents Tadao Ando’s compliment to Hans J. Wegner.

Together, they have fashioned a chair that represents Tadao Ando’s wish to persuade people to indulge in time to dream.

The Dream Chair is a sculptural work of art and its almost floating appearance unsurprisingly attracts attention:

  • It is mainly well suited for use in larger rooms, ensuring that it can be viewed and enjoyed from every angle.
  • The Dream Chair is also a comfy piece of furniture that encourages relaxed reflection.
  • The chair is crafted from 3-dimensional plywood of a special variety that permits it to be bent in two ways during the moulding process, thus achieving a result, in excess of what was thought feasible in working with 3-dimensional plywood.

Dream Chairs The Dream Chair is offered in walnut or oak or without upholstery,

Or upholstered in either leather or fabric on the front, plus an adjustable support for the neck.

Priced from £2.545 and it will be available in stores from September.

For further information and to browse Carl Hansen’s impressive collection of lounge chairs, visit the website.

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New Flooring Tiles Added To Tile Mountain’s Collections

Friday, August 16th, 2013

Urban Porcelain TilesThe online tile merchant Tile Mountain has introduced two fresh floor tile collections to its growing product ranges.

The new collections were chosen because they are appropriate for use in both traditional and contemporary homes.

The Urban collection presents a selection of two cement type porcelain large format tiles. They have a matt finish, which makes them ideal for use in bathrooms and other parts of the home.

The tiles measure 608mm x 608mm and are priced at £19.99 /sq.mtr.

The new Nordic Wood Effect tiles come in four finishes and present a wonderful floor alternative, at a cost that is a great deal cheaper than actual wood. Made in porcelain featuring a textured finish, these tiles don’t need sealing and give a warm feeling to any room.

Nordik Wood Effect TilesThe tiles measure 600mm x 150mm and are priced at £19.89 a sq.mtr.

Both new tile collections can be obtained direct from Tile Mountain online and they also provide a sample service free of charge.

Visit the website for more information and to browse Tile Mountain’s extensive collection of floor tiles.

Tel: (01782) 223822

 

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Rangemaster Launches The New Hi-Lite 110 Range Cooker

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

Rangemaster Hi-Lite 110 Dual FuelRangemaster has launched an impressive new range cooker:

The Hi-LITE Dual Fuel, is now offered in 90cm and 110cm. and has new features exclusive to the British market.

It is the only range cooker to have a striking illuminated fascia design that provides clever lighting, to make sure the cooker presents a real statement in any kitchen. A sharp finish to the cooker is provided by a contrasting thin glass surface .

The 110 Dual Fuel is the latest cooker in the Hi-Lite collection:

  • This larger Rangemaster Hi-LITE is sure to provide the authentic heart of a contemporary home.
  • With its greater capacity, it is ideal for extensive catering, due to its larger capacity, enabling you to make several dishes at once as well as giving you more space on the top to pan-fry, poach and parboil.
  • It is available in a large selection of colours, together with the newly introduced Monaco and Slate Blue.
  • Included in the additional features of the new Hi-Lite collection is a new enhanced single piece hotplate, which provides extra pan space and cast-iron pan support.
  • The 110 Dual Fuel also has an oven cleaning system, a storage drawer, a warming zone and two big ovens with modern windows, making the Hi-LITE a truly exceptional range cooker. Priced around £1,699.

Visit the website for more information about Rangemaster’s new Hi-LITE Dual Fuel range cooker.

Tel:   (0870) 789 5107

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