Nespresso Launches The U – Its New Adaptable Espresso Machine

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012

The Nestle Nespresso U Machine

Nestle Nespresso has launched U – its latest innovative machine, to offer coffee enthusiasts all over the world a pure design, plus more simplicity and personalisation.

Nespresso has made sure that its original idea, to allow coffee lovers to make at home their ideal cup of espresso much simpler, by designing U – the ultra modern machine that can be adjusted to fit you and your daily life.

Distinctive design

The U presents a clever, component design that changes its shape to suit present-day living spaces, whilst its progressive technology delivers a supreme coffee again and again and a delight to use and show off:

  • U presents a curved, adaptable form and offers the most modular coffee device to date, able to adapt to all ways of life:
  • Its tactile centre remembers your ideal cup size and is already programmed with the standard Espresso, Ristretto, and Lungo sizes.
  • It has a rounded, adaptable water tank, which effortlessly slides into position, to go well with your interior arrangement and fit easily into a given space.
  • The built in cup support is designed to take short or long drinks, enabling you to configure the machine to suit your mood and favourite coffee customs.
  • U is compact in shape and heats up in just 25 seconds; automatic brewing ensures the coffee making begins immediately you drop in your Nespresso capsule and stops automatically as required.
  • This instantaneous cut-off makes it a really clean machine by automatically stopping drips and expelling the capsule.
  • The body is also eco-friendly as it consists of more than 30% of recycled material and automatically switches Off, if inactive after 9 minutes.

The U is available in four modest colours including, Pure Orange, Pure Cream, Pure Grey and Pure Black; it has a soft-touch finish with stylish curved edges and has the Nespresso signature imprinted on the sides.

Pricing and Availability

The U is available in Nespresso boutiques and from selected trade partners from September 2012. Priced at £119.

For more information and to see Nestle Nespresso’s innovative U Nespresso machine please visit the new Nestle Nespresso corporate website.

Tel: (0800) 442 442

Read more about : Espresso Coffee Makers, Kitchen Accessories

Peacock Blue Introduces Annecy – Luxurious Pure Linen Bedding

Monday, September 24th, 2012

The Luxurious Annecy Range

A new deluxe bedding collection of pure linen has been launched by Peacock Blue.
The superb high quality range called Annecy consists of 100% breathable linen to provide a comfortable and cool night’s sleep.

The pre-washed material presents a tranquil look and doesn’t require ironing.

The luxurious Annecy collection is offered in a choice of 3 colours: White, Duck Egg and Natural.

It is obtainable in sizes from double to super king with three pillowcase options.
Price examples:

  • Double duvet cover: £150.
  • Double fitted sheet: £100.
  • A housewife pillowcase: £27.
  • A throw in matching linen and fringed edge: £95. It is available in the full range of colours and has a fringed edge. Size 140cm x 190cm.

Peacock Blue is not only about bedlinen though, their towelling is luxurious, colourful and absorbent, blankets and throws are warm, sumptuous and vibrant and they also offer a brilliant range of enamelled laundry accessories.

For further information and to view Peacock Blue’s Autumnal Bedlinen Collection, please visit the website.

Tel: (08450) 17 55 66

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Vax Launches Ultra-Light Easily Manoeuvred Vacuum Cleaner

Saturday, September 22nd, 2012

The Vax Air³ Vacuum Cleaner

Vax, the leading UK vacuum cleaner brand, has introduced the Air3, which it declares is the world’s lightest weight, full-sized, upright multi-cyclonic vacuum appliance, with greatly improved manoeuvrability.

The Vax Air3, builds on the popularity of the original Vax Air and this new model delivers three main requests from consumers as follows:

It must be lightweight, have powerful suction, and be highly manoeuvrable, so that users can vacuum with ease round their furniture with just a little twist of the wrist.

Senior Product Designer at Vax Richard Waters , says the arrangement of skateboard wheels, motivated him to produce the Air Motion Technology making sure that the Air3; had exceptional manoeuvrability. He also ensured that the new cleaner combined powerful suction with lightness.

The Vax customer’s three requirements were achieved in this way, thus creating this more efficient new vacuum cleaner.

A series of stimulating new products has ensured that Vax has become fastest growing floor-cleaning brand in Europe, increasing by over 10 fold throughout the last ten years.

The new Air3is obtainable direct from Vax.co.uk. The basic model is priced from £249.99; with the Total Home, Reach, Pet and Max options also available. All include a 6year guarantee.

Air3 Base specifications:

  • Weight: 4.9kg while in use.
  • Manoeuvrability: Is via a twin-axis movement for optimal ease in use.
  • Efficiency: Produces suction power of 225AW.
  • Dust capture: The Multi-cyclonic partition technology catches fine dust to prevent suction loss.

Visit the website for more information, or to view all models of the new Vax Air3.

Please see our Trial and Review of the Vax Air3 dated 20th October 2012.

Tel: (0844) 412 8455

Read more about : Vacuum Cleaners

The Electrolux Grand Cuisine – A Professional Cooking System For The Home

Friday, September 21st, 2012

The Electrolux Grand Cuisine Gas Hob

The launch of The Grand Cuisine from Electrolux is a culinary first, as it is the original and only specialist cooking system planned for the most elite homes world wide.

Electrolux has been collaborating with the world’s finest chefs, such as Tom Aikens and Alain Ducasse for over 90 years, by supplying progressive technology such as Vacuum Sealers, Blast Chillers, as well as Combination Ovens.

These new technologies have affected the way restaurants work and how food is served, but as yet have meant cooking skills such as ‘sous-vide’ and ‘cook and chill’ were only achievable by chefs in professional kitchens.

Now, after research exposed an opening in the market, plus a real consumer desire to reproduce restaurant food, Electrolux has responded by making the technology used by many of the Michelin-approved kitchens in Europe, accessible for homeowners.

Electrolux Grand Cuisine provides home cooks with the equipment to replicate the methods used in specialist kitchens easily, providing them with a completely new and superior cooking experience.

The innovative Grand Cuisine system consists of nine products, including Molteni the iconic French-design cooking stove, Precision Vacuum Sealer a Combination Oven, Induction Zone, and a Blast Chiller, all of which gives cooking enthusiasts the tools they need to master professional techniques.

Cook and chill
The cook and chill process permits cooking well in advance of serving and is suitable for cooking a variety of foods including fish and meat.
The Blast Chiller is also able to firm a dessert quickly and even reduce ten bottles of champagne from normal room temperature to 8°C in 30 minutes.

Sous-vid
The Precision Vacuum Sealer is for a cooking technique known as ‘sous-vide’, a French phrase meaning ‘under vacuum’. The food is enclosed in a vacuum and cooked at low temperatures with water for a long time, to produce totally even cooking, while retaining all the juices resulting in a more tasty and succulent result.
Another use is to seal and preserve fresh vegetables and fruits, so that produce picked in summer, can be stored for use months later.

The Electrolux Grand Cuisine is sure to transform how we cook and cater for guests at home.

Initial price for the full range, (excluding the Molteni stove), will be in the region of £65,000. It uniquely comes with a demonstration from a leading chef in the home.

For specific information on all of the Electrolux Grand Cuisine products, please visit the website.

 

Read more about : Gas Hobs, Kitchen Accessories, Ovens

EeStairs Launches Its Helical Staircase Range In The UK.

Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Eestairs' Helical Stairway

EeStairs, a global leader in the creation and manufacture of made to order staircases, is launching its quality helical staircases in the UK.

EeStairs offer an almost unlimited range of design options, to ensure that proposed objectives become a reality in production.

EeStairs liases closely with planning professionals, contractors and consumers to discover perfect helical stairway geometry, ensure regulations are complied with, improve specification and assure a magnificent architectural result that is both functional and beautiful.

Whether the plan is to make best use of light, harness the natural environment, or create a spectacular indoor landscape, EeStairs delivers solutions for corporate locations, retail situations and private homes, built to delight and make an impression.

Helical stairs are different from spiral stairs since they don’t revolve around an inner column, – but ascend gracefully conveying the innate grace of the helix.

Because of its size a helical staircase usually offers a wider carriageway and generous steps making sure of comfort in homes or in areas for public gatherings.

EeStairs has acquired skill working with a variety of materials such as glass, mild and stainless steel, stone and timber enabling them to maximise the potential from each of these materials, to achieve brilliantly crafted and smart designs.

EeStairs also presents a variety of balustrades to guarantee a really exclusive staircase. The choice includes glass balustrades to allow maximum spread of light, or solid fill barrier encasingf the staircase and give emphasis to the sculptural profile of the helix.

To give full control to the designer, EeStairs also supplies a bespoke balustrade, to the exact specification of the designer.

The company boasts an extensive collection of unique staircases provided for celebrated locations across Europe.

For further information and to view EeStairs’ impressive collection of helical staircases, please visit the website.

 

Read more about : Building Services, Staircases

Black Recycled Glass Kitchen Worktops From Granite Transformations

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Black Star Recycled Glass Worktop.

According to kitchen renovation specialist, Granite Transformations, black is back as the latest trend for worktops in the kitchen.

Even though last year earthen tones gained popularity, black worktops have made a keen revival, as born out by their recycled glass counter top Black Star, now achieving 23% of Granite Transformations’ sales.

In addition, all black worktop sales represent 54% of all fittings and its granite surfaces Nero Galaxy and Stella have also proved exceptionally popular.

Main reasons why Black Star is so much in demand:

  • The worktop possesses fragments of mirror speckle, which produces an unbelievable sparkling effect beneath halogen lighting.
  • The diamond polished face features especially deep shades of black and blue, which match any kitchen, modern or rustic having any colour of cabinets.
  • It boasts exceptional resistance to heat, cuts, stains, scratches, impact and chemicals.
  • A black worktop gives a kitchen a refined yet welcoming look, loved by most homeowners.

Granite Transformations supplies its high quality, hard wearing worktops to consumers direct, via its numerous showrooms.
Its slim line worktops can be installed directly over existing kitchen materials, allowing homeowners to keep up with modern decor.
It also offers and installs new cupboard doors and drawer faces.

Especially popular are glossy acrylic covered doors in white and cream, as are Shaker styles in light oak and pear woodgrains, alabaster and white and zinc flat matt surfaces.

Black or black-veined counter tops go together with all the above door colours, generating a fashionable minimalist appearance and even complement high gloss colours such as red, plum and paprika.

Another kitchen worktop development is the growing use of recycled materials. The use of recycled glass tops, made from discarded wine, beer and mineral bottles was pioneered by Transformations and Trend.

To preview all Granite Transformations’ Granite worktop materials, or to find your nearest showroom, please visit the website.

Tel: (0800) 822 3410.

Read more about : Fitted Kitchens, Granite Worktops

Softlines Stylish New Range Of Contemporary Sofabeds

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

The Stylish Colorado Sofabed

Sofa beds have for some time been thought of as inept and lacking in excitement.

Softline the Danish sofa manufacturer has responded to this situation, by creating a wonderful range of modern-day, sophisticated sofas that convert into comfy beds.

Softline sofa beds are flexible and appropriate for a bedroom, living room or study. They come in a choice of beautiful, vivid colours, or more subdued ones that will suit any style of home, whether its traditional, contemporary, or very modern.

The collection includes:

The COLORADO design in our picture includes a double bed and offers a multi-functional sofa with a charming design. Priced at £1795 RRP.

The CORD Sofa is compact in form, yet pleasing to the eye and functional, with its hidden sofa bed function; it also boasts a choice of eight backrest positions. The chair has identical arrangement for sleeping, should you be short on space. Prices: Sofa £1395; Chair £995.

The NEVADA is an adaptable sofa system with various arrangements; it offers simplicity and efficiency in one, as it enables you to sit upright, take it easy, or sleep comfortably. Priced at £2495.

SLEEP winner of a Danish design competition, is a very practical sofa that can be used either as a sofa, a double or single bed.

About Softline.

Softline aims to be a top supplier of high-quality Scandinavian inspired design furniture that is both innovative and functional.

The company cooperates with globally acknowledged designers and uses innovative construction and materials to promote Softline as the preferred choice, for consumers wishing to furnish their homes with practical designer furniture.

For further details, or stockists and to view Softline’s complete collection of stylish sofa beds, please visit the website.

 

Read more about : Contemporary Furniture, Sofa Beds, Sofas

The New Wireless TV Sender (SV1730) From One For All

Monday, September 17th, 2012

One For All's new Wireless TV and Audio Sender

Do you wish you could supply audio and video around your home, enabling you to receive them on a TV set in a different room – without having to buy another receiver, or put up with messy cabling?

One For All’s new Wireless TV Sender, provides an ideal solution at an affordable price.

In addition the original or a secondary remote control will work in the other room, via the infra-red ‘return path’ enabling you to record, pause and rewind as usual – without having to go to the main television set.

The TV sender includes ‘Zero interference’ 5.8Ghz facility, which makes sure you obtain a clear image with first-rate sound quality.

The majority of digital and analogue devices, for example, WiFi, Baby Monitors and Bluetooth, use the busy 2.4Ghz frequency, making them probable interference sources.

The 5.8Ghz, however is used less, which means that similar RF technology can be employed without the profound interference experienced by appliances using 2.4Ghz. In the event that you already have a 5.8Ghz domestic device like a broadband router, four separate channels are available to permit best possible reception.

With a range of around 100 metres*, the Wireless TV Sender relays sound and images to TVs, hifi systems and monitors, through ceilings and walls and enables you to view satellite/cable on a moveable TV on the patio, or even in your shed!

  • The sender is compatible with all Freeview, Satellite and Cable set-top boxes and includes DVD players, Blu-ray, PVRs and Games Consoles.
  • Using Quad patch technology, the antenna delivers high performance and provides the optimum angle for reception by turning through 180 degrees.
  • The plug and play arrangement allows you to set up right away, enabling you to distribute your TV subscription channels and video recordings to your chosen TV set.
  • The set includes the transmitter with receiver, an infra-red ‘eye’, 2 RCA – SCART cables and 2 power adaptors. Priced at £59.99. RRP.

The One For All Wireless TV Sender is now available from PC World, Currys, Sainsbury, Tesco, ASDA and Amazon UK.

For further information about One for All’s New Wireless TV Sender (SV1730), please visit the website.

* Range is a hundred metres ‘line of sight’. Range may decrease through ceilings and walls.

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New bar@drinkstuff Range From Drinkstuff

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

Drinkstuff's Porto Sippers Set

Planning a ‘Come Dine With Me’ party this winter, then why not treat your guests to a naughty after dinner tipple, served in the trendy bar@drinkstuff range?

The opulent Porto Decanter collection from Drinkstuff, presents the ideal utensils to enjoy the pleasant flavour of this digestif, permitting your guests to delight in the taste of the port as a true connoisseurs.

The set includes a delicate glass decanter with four branches, one for holding each of the distinctive port sipper glasses.

The conventional port sipper has a hollow stem used for drinking, which permits you to draw your port from the glass bottom, to savour the fuller flavours trapped there beyond the oxidized upper layer.

The Silver Plated Brandy Warmer with its own high quality brandy glass is for you, if you enjoy the warming flavour of a first-rate brandy liqueur.

Simply place the lit tea-light in the glass holder under the frame, then put your brandy glass on top to warm it just enough, to liberate the fragrant fumes that bestow added distinction to the drink.

This brandy warmer set would make an ideal gift for a would-be brandy connoisseur and is certain to be appreciated by brandy lovers far and wide.

The trendy Irish Coffee Glasses Gift Set is for those who favour alcohol free after dinner drinks and the glasses are just right for providing creamy coffee with a whisky kick if desired.

The glasses are heat resistant and the practical stainless steel container and handle allows you to lift up your freshly made Irish coffee with ease.

This modern gift set is supplied with stainless steel coasters plus spoon stirrers that uniquely can be used as a straw to delight in your Irish coffee.

Prices are as follows:

Porto Decanter Set – £19.99.

Silver Plated Brandy Warmer with Glass – £9.99.

Irish Coffee Glasses Gift Set -£9.99.

For more information and to view the extensive Drinkstuff bar equipment ranges, please visit the website.

Tel:  (0845) 313 3352

Read more about : Glassware, Leisure, Tableware

Alexander & Pearl’s Convenient Betty Mock Croc Beauty Stations

Friday, September 14th, 2012

The Mock Croc Beauty Station In Red

Alexander & Pearl have introduced the magnificent Betty mock croc beauty station, which is just the thing for every Diva, looking to achieve a stylish boudoir.

These spectacular and convenient beauty stations will convert any bedroom into a well-dressed space:

  • It provides an ideal storage space for a muddle free dressing table and wonderful for hiding away underwear, make-up, jewellery and accessories.
  • The beauty station is upholstered in either white, or an exciting gloss red mock crocodile along with matching storage units and chair.
  • When the top three sections are opened, a hidden mirror and abundant storage for hair accessories and make up are uncovered.

Also available is a smaller version in white that is just perfect for a limited space.

Mini White Mock Croc – £575. Measuring: Height: 83 Width: 57 Depth: 69cm.

Red Mock Croc – £1895. Measuring:Height: 80 Width: 138 Depth: 51cm.

White Mock Croc – £1895. Measuring: Height: 80 Width: 138 Depth: 51cm.

For more about Alexander & Pearl’s exciting furniture and home accessories, please visit the website.

Tel: (0208) 508 0411

Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Contemporary Furniture, Home Interiors