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“When it comes to kitchen design, discussing the latest trends can be tricky,” says Charlie Smallbone, founder of Ledbury Studio. “Unlike other areas of the home, such as furniture or decor, kitchens require a significant financial investment. Therefore, homeowners are more likely to choose timeless and durable materials and designs that will withstand the test of time, rather than embracing short-lived fads that quickly become outdated.”

Here, Charlie identifies six long-term trends that align with the need for durability and sustainability.

1. Transitional Design: When Old Meets New

Transitional design, a perfect blend of classic and contemporary styles, is a great example of a longterm trend. This design aesthetic combines the warmth and elegance of traditional materials with the clean simplicity of modern design. The result is a timeless and versatile style that appeals to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Ledbury Studio’s Hampstead kitchen perfectly embodies the spirit of transitional design, with its modern interpretation of a classic Shaker kitchen and stunning marble worktops.

Patinated copper cabinetry is the star of this compact kitchen in Rotherhithe and suits the industrial nature of the converted warehouse where the apartment is located.

2. Magic Metallics: Harnessing the Beauty of Metals

Our second trend is closely linked to the first, as metals have always played a key role in transitional kitchens – although primarily in smaller details such as handles or taps. At Ledbury Studio, we were ahead of the curve in expanding the use of metals beyond hardware and giving them a starring role in our kitchen designs. For instance, our signature copper-fronted kitchen cabinets are made by individually aging and patinating sheet copper to achieve a beautiful Verdigris effect. This approach combines the traditional warmth of copper with an on-trend aesthetic resulting in an entirely new look, which nonetheless won’t go out of style for years to come.

In the Camden kitchen textures include delicate reeded oak panels on either end of the island, as well as a reeded quartz splashback.

3. Feel Factor: Exploring Texture and Tactility

The rise of tactility in kitchens is not just a passing trend but a reflection of our desire for a more sensory and immersive experience in our homes. This has resulted in the popularity of tactile elements like fluting and reeding, which also add movement to surfaces and, when used sparingly, bring a subtle level of interest without overpowering the overall design. This technique is particularly useful for giving a contemporary kitchen a softer look and can be applied to various materials and surfaces. This Camden kitchen boasts many show-stopping features, as well as some more subtle additions that lend serious weight to the overall design. Take note of the delicate reeded oak on the ends of the island: it adds texture and depth to the otherwise flat surface.

An incredible home bar with illuminated fluted-glass cabinet, wine rack and wine cabinet is situated next to the dining area of the Hackney kitchen.

4. House Party: Bring the Bar Home

What could be better than coming home after a long day and heading to your own home bar to make your favourite drink? Or hosting friends and offering them a variety of perfectly chilled beverages instead of relying on what's in the refrigerator? That's why many people are now opting to include a home bar as part of their new kitchen. It's also the reason why Charlie is increasingly being sought after to incorporate these bars into his designs.

The Hackney kitchen features a generously proportioned home bar with a Stone Italiana Ambra countertop that provides ample preparation space. There's even room underneath for a pull-out wine rack and a compact wine cooler. However, the true highlight of this bar is the glass cabinet. It has fluted glass doors (another on-trend feature) and can be illuminated from within, creating a visually appealing display and adding fantastic mood lighting in the evenings.

The New Forest kitchen features a large and well-appointed breakfast cupboard.

5. Breakfast Cupboards: The Best Way to Start the Day

If breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, it's no surprise that a breakfast cupboard is becoming a must-have in every Ledbury Studio kitchen. Whether it's freestanding or built-in, a breakfast cupboard is designed to provide space for storing your breakfast essentials and keeping them conveniently in one place.

For this kitchen in an Edwardian home in the New Forest, the design brief was for a contemporary aesthetic. Charlie achieved this by combining beautiful book-matched walnut veneer and hand-patinated zinc panels edged in walnut. The addition of aged-brass handles adds an elegant finishing touch. In line with Ledbury Studio’s transitional design style, Charlie also created a spacious breakfast cupboard that pays homage to Edwardian homes while incorporating a modern edge. Inside, there are shelves for a microwave and breakfast items, with pan drawers below and fluted-glass cupboards on either side, illuminated from within.

The New Forest kitchen features a large and well-appointed breakfast cupboard.
A specially designed brass and oak screen sits beside the stairs to the utility room in the Stroud kitchen.

6. Back Kitchen: Double the Fun

A second kitchen is gaining popularity because it serves multiple purposes. It can offer additional prep or cooking space, double as a laundry or utility room, or provide storage for various items. Its versatility depends on its size, but its primary function is to relieve pressure from the main kitchen and provide a place to hide everyday clutter. This is particularly beneficial in open-plan kitchens where the main kitchen is always visible.

Prices for a Ledbury Studio kitchen start from £70,000.

About Ledbury Studio Ltd

Charlie Smallbone needs little introduction. The founder of iconic brand Smallbone of Devizes, he has been pushing the boundaries of kitchen design for over 40 years. Charlie’s latest venture, Ledbury Studio, was born of his desire to harness the beauty of original materials whilst creating practical kitchens that exude style and elegance.

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This week’s instalment of the Project of the Week series features a soft and elegant kitchen design by 2023 SBID Awards Finalist, Poggenpohl Hampstead.

Poggenpohl Hampstead were commissioned to design, specify and install a luxury kitchen into a family home in Essex.

SBID Awards Category: KBB Design

Practice: Poggenpohl Hampstead

Project: Poggenpohl Hampstead – Collins

Location: Essex, United Kingdom

Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins
Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins

What was the client's brief? 

To create a luxurious kitchen space showcasing Gaggenau appliances, featuring a soft and elegant colour scheme, and incorporating high-quality, durable countertops. The kitchen should provide a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, creating a comfortable and visually pleasing environment for cooking, entertaining, and daily activities.

Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins

What inspired the design of the project?

It was important to have discussions with the client and view their previous kitchen for touchpoints on things they really loved and wanted to retain. We then wanted to frame the views through the large arched windows, and not disturb the eye with use of wall cabinets. The use of full height cabinetry in a metallic champagne coloured aluminium allowed dynamic colour shifts to the area throughout the day as the material has wonderful refracting properties of light.

Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins
Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

The bridged sink countertop in front of the arched window. We worked with the countertop supplier to not only ensure the weight was considered, but also that pipework for water inlet/ waste outlets had routes and access for servicing. Additionally the height was carefully planned to ensure the waste trap was not visible from inside or outside the kitchen at varying levels.

Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The flexibility and freedom permitted by the client, the end result has a lot of technical aspects which tested the team to achieve something which covered all the client requirements whilst retaining a kitchen which can withstand daily use. The client was very happy, which ultimately is the goal of any project and this has already led to multiple referral clients.

Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins
Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins

Why did you enter the SBID Awards?

We have often entered the SBID awards as they are a prestigious, trusted, and recognised company viewed by many industry professionals. With the client’s permission we wanted to showcase our work to a wider audience and demonstrate the journey Poggenpohl has been on. The company ethos, design flexibility and material libraries have rapidly increased in the 12 years I have been part of the team, and we are proud to have a product which is exquisitely engineered to last for decades.

Poggenpohl Hampstead - Collins

What has being an Award Finalist meant to you and your business?

We were thrilled that the judges felt the kitchen merited being a finalist, and hope the public vote reflects this too. As the Poggenpohl brand continues to grow in diversity of design, it is our intention to showcase our finished work more regularly via professional and prestigious avenues such as SBID.

James Kalozois, Studio Manager at Poggenpohl Hampstead

Questions answered by James Kalozois, Studio Manager at Poggenpohl Hampstead.

We hope you feel inspired by this week's design!

If you missed the last instalment of Project of the Week, featuring a secretive, Art Deco-inspired bar design by LW Design, click here to read it.

Rachel Sargeant, Head of Projects at Gaggenau has given her insights into the industry.

Gaggenau is a manufacturer of high-quality home appliances and is acknowledged as an innovation leader in design and technology “Made in Germany”. The company, with a history dating back to 1683, has revolutionised the domestic kitchen with its internationally acclaimed products. Gaggenau’s success is founded on technological innovation and a clear design language combined with high functionality. Gaggenau has been a subsidiary of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH in Munich since 1995 and is currently represented in more than 50 countries with over 60 flagships and showrooms in major cities around the world.

What are the origins of the brand?

Our story begins back in 1683 in a small village called Gaggenau on the edge of the Black Forrest. The aristocratic ruler of the area wanted to improve the lives of his farming communities and built a smelting plant. From forging nails to enamel signage to bicycles, Gaggenau build many products before concentrating on domestic appliances in the 1950s. From there, a series of industry firsts began to shape the luxury appliance market. In the mid 1990’s BSH bought the company and the investment meant that they had a premium brand in the portfolio and Gaggenau had the investment to further define luxury within today’s kitchens.

Gaggenau

How do your products and services enhance interior design projects?

When looking for the “best in class,” whether it be quality, style, functionality or luxury, designers have been recommending Gaggenau for decades. The available sizes of appliances like ovens, hobs, refrigeration and extractors means that designers will find perfect fit for their kitchen designs. We offer our trade partners aides like a full ventilation planning service and a home visit for end client to understand the functionalities of their steam ovens, for instance. Interior designers can rest assured that working with a Gaggenau partner they will receive the best service.

Gaggenau

What value does your specialist sector add to the industry?

Because we do not supply end clients directly, we ensure our trade partners are trained and have a selection of working products on display and can offer the best in design service, M & E specification as well as supply. Knowing the products have been correctly specified and installed, allows us to offer a 5 year warranty on all Gaggenau products.

Gaggenau

How do you work with interior designers?

We promote our products through an authorised network of professional kitchen design studios and project partners, who work with lots of the UK’s top interior designers. Whilst we do not supply directly, we welcome interior designers and their clients to Gaggenau London in 40 Wigmore Street to view and see our products demonstrated.

Gaggenau

What has been your most significant company highlight or success from the past year?

One of the best examples of working with a partner to achieve a luxury installation has to be the 85 apartments at the Old War Office, in the very heart of Whitehall, central London. Gaggenau supplied its suite of sleek built-in appliances from cooking to cooling and dishwashing which enhance the beautiful cabinetry.

Gaggenau

What are the latest trends you’ve noticed in your client’s requests?

Down draft or integrated extraction with our cooktops has to be one of the most popular ways of designing the quietest ventilation. We have excellent solutions for all projects backed up with an individual design service to ensure the correct ducting, motors or recirculating methods are offered. We have also been pleased to see an increase in steam cooking. Our combination steam ovens offer plumbed in or tank solutions and features include sous-vide cooking, steam reduction and self-cleaning programmes.

Gaggenau

How do you see the interior design industry evolving in the year ahead?

We recognise the importance of good interior design to enhance modern day living for clients. Taking account of sustainability, longevity and creativity for home design is becoming more important and we certainly hope to engage more with Designers.

Gaggenau

Is there anything new you are excited to be working on?

Gaggenau is always at the forefront of design and innovation so whilst we can’t divulge too much, one of our newest products for 2024 will be Essential Induction; hobs which are invisible and operate underneath the worktop, using the latest tech to ensure safety and design.

What does being an SBID Accredited Industry Partner collaboration mean to you?

A collaboration with SBID means that we can grow closer to this important area of design and expertise in our industry. Gaggenau looks forward to promoting our CPD to SBID members and engaging through networking events and offering as much help and assistance with product advice and integration with our trade partners.

Rachel Sargeant, Head of Projects at Gaggenau

About Gaggenau

Gaggenau is a manufacturer of high-quality home appliances and is acknowledged as an innovation leader in design and technology “Made in Germany”. The company, with a history dating back to 1683, has revolutionised the domestic kitchen with its internationally acclaimed products. Gaggenau’s success is founded on technological innovation and a clear design language combined with high functionality. Gaggenau has been a subsidiary of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH in Munich since 1995 and is currently represented in more than 50 countries with 25 flagship showrooms in major cities around the world.

If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. 

If you’d like to become SBID Accredited, click here for more information.

Charlie Smallbone is well known for going to great lengths to create exquisite furniture for his clients. And now, in his designs for the open-plan kitchen of this 23rd-storey penthouse in London’s Canary Wharf with stunning views of the River Thames, he has taken his craft to great heights too.

Charlie tells us how the Canary Wharf project came together.

The island features a Fior di Bosco marble waterfall worktop
Wall cabinets were extended all the way to the ceiling to maximise storage space

What was your brief for the kitchen?

Our client wanted a kitchen for entertaining that could accommodate large parties of friends, as well as cosy suppers for two. The design also had to deliver wow factor, but through elegance and simplicity rather than fancy or complicated elements. This was music to my ears, as I always prefer the beauty of natural materials to shine through!

The Choppy Water design is carved into the oak on the outside of the island
The drawers and doors feature a special cut-out handle with brass inlay

How did the space create challenges in the design process?

The kitchen is part of a spacious, open-plan room that also houses the dining and sitting areas. Despite its size, not a huge amount of space has been allocated to the kitchen, so we had to be creative with the layout. There wasn’t much room for tall cupboards, for example, not least because the client had specified a full-height Sub-Zero fridge-freezer and wine cabinet. To maximise storage space, we extended the wall cabinets to the ceiling, but added glass fronts to stop them from feeling too imposing. In addition, we designed the base cabinets to be roomy, avoiding smaller cupboards that are less efficient in terms of storage. In this design, every inch of storage space had to count!

The drawers and doors feature a special cut-out handle with brass inlay
The Choppy Water design is carved into the oak on the outside of the island

What can you tell us about some of the materials used?

The design for the dark-stained oak cupboard doors began with the cut-out handles, which our client had seen and loved. To add an element of drama, we incorporated brass inlays behind the handles and a matching kick plate. The requested wow factor is in the detail of the beautiful book-matched Fior di Bosco marble waterfall worktop, which cascades down the sides of the island. To make the island stand out even more, we placed a panel of our signature Choppy Water carved oak on the outside. Its grey tones work perfectly with the marble. Finally, the splashback is antique mirror, which offers a suggestion of the views behind without an outright reflection – so much more intriguing, to my mind.

Prices for a Ledbury Studio kitchen start from £70,000.

About Ledbury Studio Ltd

Charlie Smallbone needs little introduction. The founder of iconic brand Smallbone of Devizes, he has been pushing the boundaries of kitchen design for over 40 years. Charlie’s latest venture, Ledbury Studio, was born of his desire to harness the beauty of original materials whilst creating practical kitchens that exude style and elegance.

If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. 

If you’d like to become SBID Accredited, click here for more information.

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.

Dark stained wooden surfaces and high-quality materials shape the design.
Lot in Platinum fits naturally into the structure.

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.

Lot in Platinum.

“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.

Timeless black – combined in different nuances and textures
Radiates mystical depth in the “Layers of Black” kitchen architecture.

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.

If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. 

If you’d like to become SBID Accredited, click here for more information.

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.

RAK Ceramics

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.

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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.

The three-hole bridge mixer with a pull-down function and the characteristic cross handles.
A Vaia Bar Tap in Brushed Dark Platinum.

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.

Vaia is also available as a Bar Tap. Seen here in Brushed Durabrass (23kt Gold).

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.

Vaia as a bridge mixer will be the highlight in any kitchen.
Seen here is the two-hole variant with a rinsing spray on the side, in the Brushed Durabrass (23kt Gold) finish.

“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.

Functional, yet aesthetically pleasing: Vaia as a bridge mixer.

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.

Dornbracht’s Vaia is stylistically assured in the setting of the “Metropolitan Eclecticism” kitchen architecture.

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.

Just like the bridge mixer, the Pot Filler also takes its inspiration from America. Once again, the finish is Brushed Durabrass (23kt Gold).

About Dornbracht UK & Ireland

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.

If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. 

If you’d like to become SBID Accredited, click here for more information.

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 ADL Sliding Doors feature in The Myers Touch's Möbelife own-brand kitchen display. Picture credit: Mark Hardy
The Dolomite Hexagon Mosaic Tiles within The Myers Touch Möbelife kitchen display. Picture credit: Mark Hardy

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 Myers Touch Möbelife kitchen display features a range of cabinetry and shelving options within this Scandi-inspired kitchen design scheme. Picture credit: Mark Hardy

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.

The ADL Sliding Doors feature in The Myers Touch's Möbelife own-brand kitchen display. Picture credit: Mark Hardy

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.

The Dolomite Hexagon Mosaic Tiles within The Myers Touch Möbelife kitchen display. Picture credit: Mark Hardy

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.”

The Möbelife kitchen display at The Myers Touch Kitchen Design Showroom features handleless Light Grey matt base cabinets, Sage powder-coated shelving and tall cabinets with integrated Miele & Siemens appliances within the range’s Grigio Lava tall cabinets. Picture credit: Mark Hardy

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.

If you’d like to feature your news or stories on SBID.org, get in touch to find out more. 

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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.

Miele Induction Hob on Dekton Keyla Suede Worktops within the CopatLife 2.1 kitchen design at The Myers Touch

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.

The tall Dark elm arabica cabinetry doors in CopatLife’s 2.1 system show an integrated large Freezer-Freezer
CopatLife 2.1 system kitchen display at The Myers Touch

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”.

CopatLife 2.1 system kitchen display showing an integrated Blanco Etagon sink and brushed black nickel Gessi Su & Giu tap match with CopatLife’s Dark elm arabica cabinetry

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.

Miele Induction Hob on Dekton Keyla Suede Worktops within the CopatLife 2.1 kitchen design at The Myers Touch

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 tall Dark elm arabica cabinetry doors in CopatLife’s 2.1 system show an integrated large Freezer-Freezer
The tall Dark elm arabica cabinetry doors in CopatLife’s 2.1 system show an integrated large Freezer-Freezer and a hidden walk-in larder door at The Myers Touch studio

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.

Built-in Miele oven and steamer were chosen in an elegant Obsidian black finish
Dark elm arabica cabinetry

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.

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.

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Paving the way in the culinary space, GRAFF Designs introduces its latest tap innovations to the kitchen, Futurismo and Segovia.

GRAFF Designs - Segovia Kitchen Tap in Brushed Brass

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.

GRAFF Designs - Segovia Kitchen Tap in dual tone finish with gold PVD and Matt Black
GRAFF Designs - Futurismo Kitchen 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.”

GRAFF Designs - Futurismo Kitchen Tap

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

GRAFF Designs - Segovia Kitchen Tap in Onyx

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.

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