Premium manufacturer Dornbracht enhances the kitchen assortment: From now, the Lot series of fittings created by Sieger Design will be available as a single-lever mixer, and in new finishes. The fitting blends perfectly into the “Layers of Black” kitchen architecture.
Striking and variable: Lot by Dornbracht Precise architectonic expression, combined with striking, minimalist aesthetics: Lot features a flat, one-piece spout that makes the fitting seem almost sculptural. The new single-lever mixer – also offered with a rinsing spray on the side – adds another variant to the series. Lot is also available, amongst others, as a two-hole fitting and as a Bar Tap. The warm tone of the new Champagne (22kt Gold) and Brushed Champagne (22kt Gold) finishes is captivating, whereas the Dark Chrome finish exudes an impressive, mystical elegance. Chrome, Brushed Platinum, Platinum, Brushed Durabrass (23kt Gold), and Brushed Dark Platinum complete the range of finishes.
“Layers of Black”: a kitchen architecture for purists The “Layers of Black” kitchen architecture shows how the Lot single-lever mixer combines harmoniously with its surroundings. The design is intended for purists and perfectionists: graceful, back to basics, without any unnecessary decorative elements. Dark stained wooden surfaces shape the minimalist ambience, with high-quality materials such as glass and natural stone. Timeless black – combined in different nuances and textures – seemingly commanding and stylistically assured, yet also radiating mystical depth. The fitting by Dornbracht in Brushed Dark Platinum or in Platinum belongs naturally in this structure.
About Dornbracht
Dornbracht, with headquarters in Iserlohn, Germany, is a leading specialist for superior designer fittings and accessories for bathrooms, spas and kitchens. The company was founded in 1950 and today is internationally renowned among architects, designers and luxury consumers for its product portfolio in more than 125 markets.
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Those taking part in the Clerkenwell Design Trail from 4th to 5th October can see the one-of-a-kind hidden induction cooking system, CookingRAK, in action at the RAK Ceramics Design Hub at 100 St John Street.
A kitchen worksurface that doubles as a cooking area, seamlessly, CookingRAK features an induction hob is concealed in an ultra-durable porcelain surface, taking the kitchen from meal preparation to social space effortlessly.
This hidden induction cooking system creates a stylish impression in the modern kitchen, combining the high-performance of RAK Ceramics porcelain slabs, with the latest in induction cooking for professional results. The surface itself – available in six styles and a range of colour schemes to suit any décor, is perfect for the busy kitchen environment – resistant to heat, stains and scratches.
Also on display at the Design Hub for the duration of the Clerkenwell Design Trail are the latest RAK Ceramics surfaces, brassware and sanitaryware. Drop in for inspiration and refreshments at 100 St John Street, EC1M 4EH.
About RAK Ceramics Ltd
RAK Ceramics products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Known for a wide product range and the ability to produce bespoke solutions for both small and large scale projects, RAK Ceramics enable clients to bring their ideas to life. They respect, inspire, improve and deliver; today, tomorrow, no matter the ambition, no matter the challenge, RAK Ceramics take care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
Vaia from Dornbracht is also available for the kitchen, as of now. The series of fittings created by Sieger Design stands for harmony, and combines a traditional design language with progressive elements. Its fine lines and flowing transitions are fully in keeping with the Transitional Style – and it is stylistically assured in the setting of the new “Metropolitan Eclecticism” architecture.
A real highlight: the bridge mixer A wide-ranging product programme is available, covering many areas of application: Vaia as a single-lever mixer, for instance, can have both a pull-down function and a rinsing spray on the side. The American style bridge mixer will be the highlight in any kitchen: It is available either as a three-hole variant with a pull-down function, or as a two-hole version with a rinsing spray on the side – both come with either a teardrop-shaped lever, or the classic cross-handles. A Bar Tap and a Pot Filler complete the series.
Eleven different finishes, including the new Dark Chrome as well as the Champagne (22kt Gold) finish in brushed or glossy, add refinement to the Dornbracht design fitting. The warm, golden hue is captivating, particularly when combined with natural materials and colours. By contrast, Dark Chrome has an understated, timeless elegance that is truly impressive.
“Metropolitan Eclecticism”: a combination of different stylistic influences With its soft radii and delicate spout, Vaia represents a balanced design language that is always receptive to anything new. It is fully committed to the Transitional Style: an interior design trend that combines past and present, and skilfully strikes a balance in a game of opposites.
The Dornbracht fitting creates a harmonious ambience, especially in open plan kitchen and living rooms that reflect the urban spirit of the metropolis, and effectively combine different stylistic influences.
This is also true for the new “Metropolitan Eclecticism” architecture. Here the open-plan kitchen acts as the focal point of life together, where favourite recipes are cooked, and culinary experiments as well as lively discussions take place. The freestanding island and bar stool design mixes a modern country house style with contemporary elements: Kitchen wallpaper, varnished wood, and natural stone, together with stainless steel and geometric shapes, create a pleasant, sociable atmosphere. Vaia is quite at home here, and both the warm gold Brushed Durabrass (23kt Gold) and elegant Brushed Dark Platinum finishes are equally convincing – as they show innovative ways to combine tradition and modernity.
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Award-winning kitchen design studio, The Myers Touch is delighted to unveil to customers their new own brand kitchen display named Möbelife in their Winchester showroom. The Möbelife range has been introduced to answer consumers’ desire for an entry-level contemporary German-made kitchen collection that offers a range of styles, finishes and material choices in high-quality, functional and beautiful cabinetry. The range includes a wide choice of laminate, lacquered, coloured matt, ceramic and concrete effect cabinetry that can be coordinated with a range of worktops and splashbacks.
The Scandi-inspired display in the showroom showcases three Möbelife coloured-cabinetry options including the handleless Light Grey matt base cabinets that contrast beautifully with the warm-toned laminate oak wall cabinets and the tall cabinets in Grigio Lava that reflect a calm and balanced kitchen. The choice of cabinetry has been matched with Silestone’s 20mm white-surface Eternal Statuario suede worktop and matching feature wall. To contrast the cabinetry and surfaces, Dolomite Hexagon Mosaic Tiles have been used as a statement splash-back which adds depth and texture to the Alpine chic of this display.
The showcased design serves as inspiration for homeowners with small or medium-sized kitchens, demonstrating how the Möbelife range maximizes storage and functionality while providing ample accessible worktop space. The inclusion of eye-catching Sage powder-coated shelving from the range illustrates how additional interest, display storage and contrast can be added to more compact kitchen spaces.
Another notable design feature is the Italian-designed ADL Deco sliding door, featuring custom glass framed by a modern Tessil Brown frame. This versatile door system offers privacy when closed and can be easily slid open to create an open-plan kitchen-living effect, providing homeowners with flexibility in defining their kitchen space.
Within the display worktop is a Bora S Pure Induction hob with a built-in extractor, an integrated Blanco Elon 45S sink in a warm Silgranite coffee tone which is partnered with a stainless steel Quooker Combi 2.2 flex tap – an important wishlist item for many homeowners! Integrated Miele and Siemens kitchen appliances demonstrate to customers the range of technology available from their appliance partners.
Director, Keith Myers of The Myers Touch says, “As part of our 2023 showroom remodel, we are thrilled to be able to showcase our own-brand kitchen display to customers. Our high-quality cabinetry and worktop collections offer a good-value, German-made kitchen range with a wide option of contemporary tones and materials that will allow our design team to create personality and interest in each kitchen design.”
Made to last, Möbelife’s kitchen range, carcass, shelves and sides are all 19mm thick to provide durability and quality. The back panels are 8mm thick and grooved all around. Important design details include concealed shelf supports, lasered edges, cushioned hinges and aluminium corner profiles on the plinths.
Starting at £25,000, the Möbelife range provides a superior selection of cabinetry and extends harmoniously into other kitchen-living spaces such as dressing rooms, wardrobes, shoe cupboards, shelving systems, and living room furniture to ensure clutter-free and functional environments.
About The Myers Touch
We are The Myers Touch, award-winning interior architects and designers who specialise in creating luxury kitchen living spaces. Our goal is to enrich your life through the creation of an exceptional kitchen space that reflects your practical, aesthetic and emotional aspirations. We believe every kitchen should contain elements of beauty, efficiency and personalisation – a place that expresses Light, Space and Laughter for you.
The Myers Touch Kitchen Design Studio, exclusive UK retailer of Italian kitchen and furniture brand CopatLife, are proud to present the UK’s first CopatLife kitchen display that reflects contemporary Italian cabinetry, quality and innovation.
CopatLife kitchen systems feature a range of intelligent solutions that elevate functionality and beauty to new heights. From hidden storage options to side-by-side built-in appliances concealed behind pocket doors, every element has been thoughtfully designed to optimise space and enhance a kitchen space’s aesthetic appeal.
Director at The Myers Touch, Keith Myers says “The introduction of the UK’s first CopatLife kitchen display at our studio allows us to offer customers a range of innovative and high-quality Italian-designed kitchen systems that reflect contemporary European design and functional sophistication. We are thrilled to display CopatLife as one of the three new kitchen design brands that allow our in-house design team to design kitchens for all customer tastes and budgets”.
The showroom’s new display showcases CopatLife’s 2.1 system. Dark elm arabica and metallic-effect lacquered cabinetry has been matched with sophisticated 12mm Dekton Keyla suede worktops and includes an integrated Blanco Etagon sink, a brushed black nickel Gessi Su & Giu tap and a powerful 4-zone Miele induction hob with integrated vapour down-draft extraction. The cabinetry and worktop contrast beautifully with the Silestone wall cladding as the polished Calacatta Gold finish provides a luxury marble effect due to its wide grey highlights that are delicately interspersed with golden glints.
A built-in Miele oven and steamer were chosen in an elegant Obsidian black finish for the display to further enhance the worktops’ beauty and the cabinetry’s finish. The hidden walk-in larder design showcases how hidden storage features can be customised in various sizes and solutions to store dry foods and appliances.
The display cabinetry features integrated CopatLife LED lighting technology which is complemented by an intelligent Novy Wall light system under the wall cabinetry that allows the user to easily control the lighting tone and on/off switch through Novy’s Gesture Control technology. In addition, a slim rectangular LED light source over the peninsula creates interest and provides a focal point for a dedicated food preparation task area.
Exclusive to CopatLife is their distinctive ‘Island Block’ unit which features base cabinets that can be contrasted with a range of finishes on the plinth with a raised side and back panel. The unit’s worktop features integrated cooking burners and a sink – ideal for open-plan kitchen-living as a stand-alone kitchen or with wall and tall units. An alternative to hiding kitchen appliances in a walk-larder space is to include CopatLife’s open lateral side system that can be hidden away and accessed behind a side cabinet panel door.
Additional systems from CopatLife available at The Myers Touch include their 3.1 range which offers additional cabinetry and worktop choices such as polished brushed oaks and lacquers, glass and stoneware, in addition to its multifunctional wall system and walk-in solutions such as pantries and larders. Their superior 4.1 range is ideal for homeowners who are seeking innovation, technology and perfection in detail as the system’s technologically advanced features in a new range of kitchen cabinetry shapes, solutions and finishes that allow The Myers Touch in-house design team to create a truly personalised contemporary kitchen space in homes.
Copatlife’s kitchen furniture collection also extends into furniture solutions for living spaces making it the perfect option for customers who are seeking modern shelving, dining tables, storage units, home office and bar areas that blend as part of their kitchen-living space.
Paving the way in the culinary space, GRAFF Designs introduces its latest tap innovations to the kitchen, Futurismo and Segovia.
Designed with flair and maximum functionality, the Futurismo collection marries high performance with a modern silhouette. With sleek curves, the tap includes a pull-out spray head that reaches up to 1,800mm, as well as built-in magnetic locking mechanism to ensure ultimate control of the tap.
Futurismo is available in 24 opulent finishes including polished brass, polished nickel and onyx, as well as six dual-tone options. Beyond the finishes, Futurismo comes in the user-friendly Cosmopolitan edition, with a function to select steam or spray.
President and CEO of GRAFF, Ziggy Kulig comments, “Our deep heritage of superb craftsmanship, design excellence, and precision engineering provides a firm foundation for Futurismo’s versatility and durability in the culinary space.”
Playing homage to the iconic structure of the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, the Segovia collection is a timeless option for the kitchen. The free-flowing lines and graceful silhouette of the tape evoke the 167 arches of the Aqueduct.
“The aqueduct of Segovia transported water for close to 2,000 years. Its brilliant engineering and design make it a compelling symbol of functionality, durability, and aesthetics, embodying GRAFF’s standards of excellence and our Art of Kitchen philosophy.” – President and CEO of GRAFF, Ziggy Kulig
Manufactured with precision engineering, Segovia is a versatile choice for the kitchen space with its magnetic components and pull-out spray head that reaches up to 1,800mm. Segovia comprises 20 luxurious finishes including polished chrome, onyx and polished brass.
Both collections are available in the Chef’s Pro edition, which features a protective rubber ring to help prevent damage to fine tableware, cookware, and sinks.
About GRAFF
GRAFF’s luxury taps and shower collections elevate the bath space with designs that are both timeless and cutting-edge, complementing endless architectural and interior styles. Available in 21 luxury finishes such as Brushed Brass, Polished Nickel, and 24K Gold, and with a choice of three Tuscan marble inserts, GRAFF basin mixer or shower controls offer bespoke and unique customisation possibilities. Backed by a rich heritage of European artisanship, GRAFF products transform the bath space into a masterpiece of tranquillity, wellness, and spa like experience. With a focus on design, sustainability, and high technology, GRAFF caters to the senses with features such as chromotherapy, bringing bath and shower experiences to luxurious heights.
Award-winning kitchen designers, The Myers Touch are delighted to showcase their recent projects that enhance homeowners’ sense of bringing the ‘outside in’ all year round.
Designer, Helena Myers explains “Homeowners want to engage with their outside environment in a greater way than ever before as it enhances positive emotions. By drawing in the sounds, smells and visual pleasures of their garden, they can fully enhance their sense of an indoor-outdoor lifestyle whilst being inside your kitchen.”
Renowned for creating kitchens with ‘Light, Space and Laughter’, The Myers Touch regularly collaborate with homeowners, architects and landscapers to not only create a kitchen-living space that looks and functions practically with a client’s outside space, but one that also provides a feeling of increased happiness and connectivity that allows families to eat, dine and relax together in one combined space.
By choosing complementary materials and tones from the outside, The Myers Touch designers regularly create harmonious interior schemes within kitchen design spaces that link both the inside and the outside. For example, blending natural, warm cabinetry, sleek worktops and a mix of materials such as slim wooden cladding merges seamlessly with the vibrant and natural colour tones of their outside. Designer, Keith Myers says “Enhancing the indoor-outdoor can be further achieved using textures that match the bricks of external walls. Using wood can elongate the space and timber brings warmth to cabinetry in cooler shades.”
The Myers Touch regularly work directly with homeowners who commission them to design a spacial remodel of their ground floor space so a larger, lighter and more family-focused kitchen-living area can be created which features a connection to their outside space. Designer Helena Myers explains; “We love to introduce the natural world into homes using a biophilic design approach in our kitchen designs. From large glass structural spaces to adding a feature glass window that reflects green foliage, herbs and plants in your garden to connect your kitchen with your outdoor space.”
The Myers Touch specialises in the holistic design of luxury kitchens in the Winchester area, creating truly bespoke living spaces that offer far more than conventional cooking environments. Established in 2003 and based in Winchester, they enjoy long-standing partnerships with the iconic German manufacturer SieMatic and other leading brands including Gaggenau, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele and Siemens.
This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a kitchen renovation design by 2022 SBID Awards Finalist, Celia Visser Design.
SBID Awards Category: KBB Design
Practice: Celia Visser Design
Project: Oriental Industrial
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
The expat owners of this 1990s architecturally designed home returned to New Zealand for their retirement and called upon the designer to renovate their kitchen living area. They wanted to ensure it would fit with the home’s existing architecture and, as avid cooks, needed a much larger space to comfortably use. The wanted to enhance the harbour views the room enjoyed which was constrained by walls on entering the space.
The Clients brief & the house architecture. The home had quite industrial and native NZ timber features, especially the open stairwell which can be seen from the front and larder.
The clients had lived in a lot of Asian & Arab countries & had brought back a lot of treasures and special objects they had collected on their travels and wanted them to be displayed in the kitchen. The open shelves were designed to match the stairs, like a commercial kitchen having all products on display.
The colour Palette was chosen to blend all these elements together.
One of the main challenges for this project was that the kitchen’s size in proportion to the house size and function was very small. There was also an unused room behind the existing kitchen that could be incorporated, but the three dividing wall and posts were a major structural support for the three-storied home.
The removal of the structural and supporting walls was a big undertaking, this meant employing an engineer to redesign the house foundations and constructing new supporting steel beams.
The highlight was viewing the opened kitchen to the adjacent room for the first time. This increased the space to double in size while exposing the beautiful harbour views which had been hidden from many areas of the entrance & living room. It was a very special moment when the client saw what a difference the larger space would have on their lives & especially being able to see the harbour from all angles while she cooked – a moment to remember.
I entered and won the SBID award KBB category in 2018 & love that these Awards have grown to be such a force globally & I feel they are so prestigious and recognised now. It helps my credibility as a designer both in New Zealand & Internationally. I can market my award as being at the top of my career globally so it’s a very special award for me.
If I have a great project I want to enter for the recognition it gives, even to be a finalist is a great accolade.
Questions answered by Celia Visser, FNKBA, CKD/CBDNZ PDINZ, Celia Visser Design.
We hope you feel inspired by this week’s design!
If you missed the last instalment of Project of the Week, featuring a modern residential development design by Yuan-Art, click here to read it.
This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a contemporary family home design by 2022 SBID Awards Finalist, Designck.
Designck was commissioned to design the interior for this large contemporary new build. Part of this project was the kitchen, wine room and powder room. Robin Caudwell wanted to keep a feeling of warmth throughout the home. His clients have a large extended family and friends and entertain regularly; it was essential to make the home stylish, inviting, and relaxing, that everyone could enjoy. Using a mixture of different textures and tones, with carefully placed statement pieces such as the Titanium Gold Granite Island top, he feels that he has achieved a remarkable outcome for the clients.
SBID Awards Category: KBB Design Finalist
Practice: Designck
Project: Horotiu Hill
Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
I was engaged to design several areas of this luxury new build, which included the kitchen, outdoor kitchen, evening room, wine cellar, and powder room. The client is of Asian descent and have regular, large family gatherings, it was important to them that the kitchen was equipped with expansive storage for food, good prep areas and gas in the principal cooking area. Their wine collection needed to be showcased within their evening room. They wanted a warm and inviting powder room for their guests.
The anchor for my design was the stunning Titanium Gold granite I chose for the island, and it has become a statement piece within the room. I used Lux board, which I reversed, and utilised the matte side that complements the Laminam in Moro that I picked for the expansive front door and a large fireplace.
On this particular project, there was a requirement for several air-conditioning return vents of which we didn’t want to put on show. I came up with a solution to conceal the vents above the cabinetry, extending the height of just the doors to give the kitchen area a cleaner look without showing the numerous vents required.
For me, it was seeing how the different rooms come together with a common theme whilst keeping their individual identities. And as a bonus, when I told the clients that we have been shortlisted for the SBID Awards, they were over the moon.
The SBID Awards are renowned as the pinnacle of the design industry’s awards. It’s one of the few awards that becoming even a finalist is a mammoth effort, and if I was fortunate enough to win, it reinforces why I love this creative industry being recognised for my passion, and time that I have poured into this project.
Questions answered by Robin Caudwell, Principal Designer, DesignCK.
If you missed the last instalment of Project of the Week, featuring a dark and stylish apartment design by ID4U studio, click here to read it.
The Myers Touch is delighted to announce the launch of their own-brand kitchen and furniture range named Möbelife which forms part of the new brand kitchen displays in their award-winning studio based in Winchester.
German-made, Möbelife has been introduced to answer consumers’ desire for an entry-level contemporary kitchen collection that offers a range of styles, finishes and material choices in high-quality, functional and beautiful cabinetry. The range includes a wide choice of laminate, lacquered, coloured matt, ceramic and concrete effect cabinetry that can be coordinated with a range of worktops and splashbacks.
Made to last, the carcass, shelves and sides are all 19mm thick to provide durability and quality. The back panels are 8mm thick and grooved all around. Important design details include concealed shelf supports, lasered edges, cushioned hinges and aluminium corner profiles on the plinths.
The comprehensive range includes design options such as pocketdoor cabinetry, pull-out storage systems, shelving units and a range of cutlery drawer finishes so that The Myers Touch design team can continue to offer customers a superior range of cabinetry without compromise.
The range also extends harmoniously into other kitchen-living spaces such as boot rooms, walk-in pantries and utility rooms that can match or contrast with the style in the main kitchen to ensure spaces remain clutter-free, clean and fully functional.
In addition, furniture options can easily be incorporated into the rest of the home such as dressing rooms, wardrobes, shoe cupboards, shelving systems and living room furniture to create a seamless and contemporary interior look in a home.
Director, Keith Myers of The Myers Touch says “As part of our studio remodel, we are thrilled to be able to showcase our own-brand kitchen and furniture range which will be one of three new kitchen brand displays we will be offering customers. Our high-quality cabinetry and worktop collections are available to customers now in a choice of contemporary tones and materials that will allow our design team to create personality and interest in each kitchen design.”
The Myers Touch creates kitchen spaces based on a holistic design approach that stems from a deep understanding of their clients, how they want to interact as a family and live and work with the space around them.
They also offer customers an interior design service suggesting beautiful wall or floor tiles, lighting and furniture to create a kitchen that is not only functional but creates a room of beauty that allows their clients to entertain, cook and relax in a space that is personal to them.
The Möbelife kitchen and furniture range available exclusively from The Myers Touch starts at £25,000.
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