Adelise Morgan-Scully, Senior Design Manager at Elementi Cucina has given her insights into the industry. Elementi Cucina was created by our Design Director Katie Lusty. Katie's life changed suddenly due to devastating personal circumstances and a move back to Wales, from London was necessary. Katie has a wealth of experience in the Interiors industry and set up Elementi Cucina in Cardiff as a one woman show, quickly gaining clients locally with her passion, flair for design and exceptional interpersonal skills. Danni joined shortly after when the projects really started to roll in, a welder by trade, she is the glue of our operation and keeps the wheels turning in the ordering department. Adelise followed 3 years into the business, an award winning, experienced designer and is based covering our London and Southeast Projects.
Elementi Cucina is quite unlike any other interiors company, we are studio based in central Cardiff and Windsor. We travel to meetings on site armed with an array of samples and bring the showroom to our clients, even going so far as to fly them out to Italy to view the production set up and select their finishes and visit the stone yards in the UK to personally hand select their beautiful granite or marble stone cladding.
We predominantly work with developers, interior designers and architects and have built the business on repeat clients and recommendations. We focus on these relationships whole heartedly, developing them into friendships thus making work lots of fun and not really seem like work at all. This gives us freedom and keeps overheads low allowing us to be exceptionally competitive in our pricing. Personally, overseeing each project and working closely with our clients and their clients the end users too.
The brand Elementi Cucina is very much based around stunning high end Italian Design, when Elementi Cucina was in its infancy Katie wanted to create a design team that were highly skilled and experienced giving our clients a luxury service and making the project experience with us a seamless and enjoyable one. Relationships over her vast career in the industry and her experience were the key to this, in securing the right partners to work with to give our clients the choice, quality and stunning interior species from concept to completion.
Due to being a completely independent company we can supply and create totally individual interiors, tailored to the clients wants and desires perfectly. An example of this was a recent project in Dorset. The client came to us with the following brief - 'I want a truly bespoke reclaimed wood and galvanised steel kitchen, reminiscent of outback buildings back home in Australia,’ before adding ‘Fully loaded with uber cool Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances, concrete worktops and a walk-in larder’. The brief was detailed yet open to Katie's creative input in terms of colours, finishes and the small yet important details, such as the seating area, integrated chopping blocks and storage configuration. The client had been to numerous Interior design companies before approaching Elementi Cucina and was told the same thing 'Sorry we can’t do that' Katie Lusty, Design Director at Elementi Cucina, on meeting the client said 'Hell yeah! We can do that’ and then set about designing and creating a truly unique, showstopping kitchen, with the client on board for the entire wild ride from conception to completion. The kitchen won a national award and truly showcases just how bespoke you can go.
We believe that with a combined 45+ years in the industry, Adelise & Katie, bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each project, we ensure that we keep up to date with the current trends, technical innovations and bring these to our clients creating beautiful yet well thought out and workable interior spaces.
We often get involved in project at an early stage and love working and collaborating with Interior Designers and adore the fact they come back to us time and time again, forming lasting relationships and friendships too! We truly do collaborate in terms of working together to creatively fuse together ideas and create functional spaces for our joint clients to enjoy for years to come.
This would have to be us winning a prestigious design award for the truly unique project Homestead Farm. It was a real honour to be not only nominated as a finalist but to win the award and get recognition for the hard work as an all-female team. It really did boost us all and we are so proud of what has been achieved with Elementi Cucina since we started 8 years ago.
Our recent trip to the Milan 2024 design fair kept us up to date with the up and coming trends, we even took clients out to Italy with us to the fair, there were some absolutely amazing new innovations which our clients are now including within their stunning Welsh new build project, the most stunning is a beautiful timber wall with a hidden door… which we predict will be huge in coming years, it was so technically brilliant yet, sleek discreet and looks beautiful!
Although recent years have been challenging with the housing market, were seeing a strong growth starting to come back this year, we are constantly evolving as a company and introducing new innovations for our discerning clients. We believe the industry is a constantly evolving one and the trends from our Milan trip are now coming through to the market, with deep rich burgundy colours with stunning textured woods, giving an atmospheric and tactile look to interiors in the coming years.
Absolutely we have recently introduced some fantastic new Italian lines to our ranges, including Kitchens, Wardrobes, Bathrooms, stunning new innovative Stones and even Garden Kitchens! We’re using all of them on new projects and can’t wait to see the first installs coming up soon, watch this space...
For us it’s about belonging to a trade body that is recognised throughout the industry, but also that they support and promote great design and share their members achievements and projects so fantastically well, for us it’s an honour to be part of such a wonderful partnership and one we feel is hugely beneficial to us and our clients.
About Elementi Cucina LTD
Here at Elementi Cucina we create beautiful bespoke Interiors for your private residence, development, retail space or show home. Working with the finest kitchen, bedroom and lifestyle furniture manufactures, we can create timeless interior solutions for your home. Renowned worldwide for their design flair we believe that luxury Italian furniture & kitchen brands have it all. Flexibility in manufacturing, colour palette, veneers and high end quality. As designers, this gives us the ability to create truly unique spaces. As an addition to this Elementi Cucina has its own Taylor Made solutions made in the UK. By working closely with our design team and our highly skilled craftsmen/women we can produce one off creations for your space.
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RAK Ceramics, the leading brand for sanitaryware and surfaces, has launched its newest innovation, the RAK-Ingot washbasins. Crafted to redefine bathroom elegance, these washbasins are designed to captivate with their sleek shapes, luxurious finishes, and possibilities for seamless integration into any modern bathroom scheme.
Available in four distinct shapes - oval, rectangle, round, and square - the RAK-Ingot washbasins epitomise contemporary sophistication. The square basin measures 400x400x10mm, the circle measures 360x360x110mm, the oval measures 550x350x115mm, and the rectangle measures 500x350x100mm. These versatile dimensions ensure compatibility with a wide range of bathroom layouts.
The hallmark of the RAK-Ingot washbasins is their exquisite finishes, available in three stunning options: Matt Black, Brushed Nickel, and Brushed Brass. Each finish exudes luxury and refinement, adding a touch of opulence to any bathroom space. These finishes are meticulously crafted to complement the current trend for metallics and unique textures in contemporary bathroom design, allowing homeowners and designers to create truly bespoke spaces.
The RAK-Ingot washbasins are engineered for seamless integration with RAK Ceramics accessories, mirrors, and taps. This holistic approach to bathroom design ensures a cohesive and harmonious aesthetic, elevating the overall bathing experience.
The RAK-Ingot range extends to stainless steel Recessed Niches in Black, Brushed Brass, and Brushed Nickel finishes. Available in various sizes including 30x30, 30x60, 30x60 with 1 dividing shelf, 30x120, and 30x120 with 2 dividing shelves, these niches provide practical storage solutions while effortlessly complementing the RAK-Ingot washbasins.
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.
CDUK is proud to unveil the new 2024 Corian® Solid Surface collections with a range of captivating design colours and options developed to elevate spaces to new heights.
Ten immersive aesthetics have been added to the existing range which take inspiration from the beauty and vibrancy of nature’s canvas. These extraordinary colours offer a broad range of landscape choices, empowering designers and architects to create breathtaking designs in commercial and residential environments.
The new range sees an extension to the Artista Collection with the introduction of two neutral tones inspired by vaporous mist, herbs, and flora: Artista Sage and Artista Mist. The Geologic Collection boasts the timeless elegance of stone aesthetics with a look that’s reminiscent of marble in two striking designs, Calacatta Greige and Stonecrest Smoke, whilst Peppered Terrazzo and Laguna Terrazzo from the Terrazzo Collection take inspiration from the beauty of Italian mosaics and benefit from 14% of pre-consumer certified recycled content. Further colours in the new range with certified recycled content include Stonique and Excavage, which form the Terrain Collection, combining earthy shades and tonal particles that perfectly complement biophilic spaces. The Atmosphere Collection concludes the new aesthetics with Natural Grey and Cirrus White. These ethereal colours showcase subtle glistening particles and flowing veins, representing the fresh and inspiring elements of morning and luminosity of dusk.
The unrivalled beauty of these aesthetics is coupled with the unmatched performance of Corian® Solid Surface, boasting non-porous properties, ease of cleaning, seamless joints, and repairability. These qualities mean designers can focus on creating beautiful high-end residential settings, hospitality, public and office spaces, healthcare settings and more, knowing that they have peace of mind when it comes to performance.
Vicki Richmond, Marketing Director, CDUK, comments: “The new colours of Corian® deliver on creativity and innovation, Corian® Stonecrest Smoke, in particular, is like no other solid surface aesthetic. Corian® as a surface material delivers ultimate design flexibility and we cannot wait to see how designers push the boundaries with these new colours.”
Vicki continues, “The CDUK Team is on hand to play a crucial role in the project journey, from designer to fabricator, as a design partner. We are proud to be able to assist our partners with everything from sourcing the best products and materials to helping them fulfil projects to their maximum potential by supporting with expert advice and technical knowledge.”
Graceful but tough, Corian® Solid Surface is incredibly versatile and suitable for a wide range of vertical and horizontal applications. Its thermoforming capabilities elevate visual appeal and sophistication, allowing for the creation of unique and intricate forms. Innovative and practical, Corian® can also be engraved to produce tactile surface textures such as scalloped and fluted forms. This versatility opens up a broad range of design opportunities for tabletops, feature kitchen islands, bespoke bathroom and washroom vanities, reception and retail counters, functional furniture, textural wall cladding and more.
As the leading distributor of Corian® Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland, CDUK has the expertise and knowledge to help support specifier and fabricator partners. CDUK can advise on design-led solutions using the material and provide expert training to designers and fabricators to ensure clients’ design ambitions are brought to life.
About CDUK
CDUK is a supplier of surface materials and complementary products to the specification market in the UK and Ireland, including architects, interior designers, kitchen designers, fabricators and contractors. Having built a strong reputation as the exclusive distributor of Corian® Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland, CDUK now offers an extended range of services as well as products from a number of leading brands. We are a business with over 40 years’ experience. We support our customers through a journey, as their design partner, from sourcing the best products and materials to helping them unlock their full potential through expert advice and technical knowledge. Our team of industry experts also provides technical advice, sampling and bespoke training courses for designers, manufacturers and fabricators.
A striking retail or hospitality counter is central to an outlet’s design and success – and should always tell a good story. Even better when the story is an ethical and sustainable one, that focuses on recycling waste materials and reducing the carbon footprint of the outlet.
Focused primarily on brands who put sustainability high on their agendas, Edinburgh-based Kenoteq are bringing new aesthetics and a strong circular economy language and style to interiors. The K-BRIQ and the slimmer K-SLIP tile product, are breathing new life into construction and demolition waste, one of the world’s most prolific waste streams – and, most importantly, they are helping to divert them from landfill and convert them into decorative surfaces through a low energy and carbon production process. The cladding products are made from near 100% waste materials, a mix of recycled aggregates (old bricks, old stone and old mortars to headline the main ingredients), with a good dose of recycled plasterboard and recycled pigments to give the colour variety.
Not only is the counter a key point of sale, it needs to attract and hold attention as well as be robust, durable and extol and support the brand or outlet’s style and values.
Kenoteq’s striking bricks and tiles are available in a myriad of both traditional and bold colours which not only look stunning but critically are unfired and so have a tiny carbon footprint compared to traditional bricks and ceramics. But with a comparative durability and strength.
Gail’s Bakery is one of the first nationwide brands to showcase this product to support their ethical ‘neighbourhood bakery’ brand.
Holland Harvey began working with bakery Gail’s nearly 10 years ago, refurbishing the original Hampstead bakery in 2013. They have now delivered over 60 new bakeries in neighbourhoods across the UK and recently used the Gullane Cyan Light K-SLIP to show-off the bakery’s counter items in the Weybridge outlet in Surrey. Bold and fresh, the geometric counter and seating designs in this teal blue are inspired by the historical charm of nearby Brooklands Airfield and the geometric architecture of the existing building.
Gail’s Bakery’s Kings Street, Manchester outlet designed by sustainable hospitality specialists, Object Space Place, showcases the magenta K-BRIQ in a striking checkerboard “hit and miss” design – Kenoteq calculated the carbon savings of using the K-BRIQ in this design over a traditional brick to be the equivalent of boiling the water for 100,000 cups of coffee!
“The world needs to move rapidly towards a more sustainable future and the hospitality sector can take a leading role in this,” says Rizvi Khaleque, CEO of Indian Streetfood Chain, Tuk Tuk in Edinburgh, whose latest vibrant interior design by leading Edinburgh-based interior design firm, S+ Co, puts the Gillespie Magenta and Heriot Mustard frogged K-BRIQs into a statement bar design with a jewel-like quality that is a focal point for diners. It also encases half a tonne of recycled construction and demolition waste. And saves over 130 kg CO2e compared to being built in traditional brick – a keen saving for a still relatively modest counter.
“The interiors for this second Tuk Tuk outlet took inspiration from the vibrant architecture and food found across India,” explains Claire Jones, Senior Interior Designer at S+Co. “S+Co looked to create a space that was welcoming and fun, a playful reflection of Tuk Tuk’s Indian street good culture and the diverse neighbourhood of their new location.”
The K-BRIQ and K-SLIP are fully circular products from the built environment for the built environment. Not only is careful consideration for the environment the story of the materials themselves, the production process uses minimal energy with no firing in the equation to significantly reduce the reliance on fossil fuels in production. Instead Kenoteq’s factory relies on renewable energy sources, biomass and wind power. Finally, the closed loop circular nature of the final product, means that K-BRIQs and K-SLIPs can be safely recycled themselves into recycled aggregate at their end of life – which means of course they can be remade into further K-BRIQ or K-SLIP products.
Good design decisions really don’t need to cost the earth!
About Kenoteq Ltd.
Design without compromise! Kenoteq is a pioneering UK company at the forefront of sustainable materials made from recycled waste. The newly launched first products are the revolutionary low carbon K-BRIQ® and K-SLIP™ currently the world’s most sustainable bricks and brickslips, unfired, made from 95% recycled construction and demolition materials together with recycled pigments, and are 100% recyclable. They are suitable for interior or exterior use and offer a wide colour palette. With a technical specification akin to traditional bricks and brickslips, the products benefit from a carbon footprint 95% less than their traditional equivalents.
This summer, sofa.com invites designers to rejuvenate living spaces by blending the retro sun-soaked vibes of Miami Vice with the contemporary soft, inviting hue of peach fuzz.
Start summer transitions with a mint pastel sofa, setting the perfect backdrop for the fruity shade. The delicate balance of mint and peach creates a harmonious and refreshing environment, ideal for relaxation. Mix and match different scatter cushions and when the seasons change, simply swap out the pastel cushions for darker, moodier tones to keep your living room looking fresh and on-trend.
Adorn your walls with fruit illustration artwork. These pieces not only echo the peach theme but also add a summery vibe to your living room and just like the cushions, can be switched out depending on the season. Incorporating a geometric patterned rug ties the room together with clean lines and a contemporary design that complements pastel palettes, adding a touch of retro sophistication. Complete your peach fuzz styled room with soft, cashmere throws patterned with contrasting prints for a playful edge.
Each of sofa.com’s frames comes with a lifetime guarantee and is delivered to your door in 4-6 weeks.
About Sofa.com
Passionate about outstanding interiors, sofa.com offers a diverse and design led collection of made-to-order sofas, armchairs, beds, footstools and home accessories. With an extensive range of styles and over 100 fabrics to choose from, as well as the option to upholster in your own fabric, the customisable nature of sofa.com’s products make each piece easily adaptable to any interior style – perfect for interior designers and specifiers looking for stand-out pieces for upcoming projects.
Marble is one of interior designer’s most timeless materials and now global provider of luxury homewares, Arteriors, has released a collection heroing the majestic material but with an innovative twist.
Each piece in the new collection is formed from concrete, with the marble facade created by a process called hydrographics; a method of applying designs to surfaces by carefully dipping the piece into a tank with a 3D printed hydrographic film which transfers onto the item.
Not only does this create a marble-look that weighs nearly half as much as the average marble item, but the technique also saves mining the precious stone and reduces our ecological footprint.* As each piece is hand-finished using hydrodipping, they will all have their own unique veining and colour variations.
Offering a sophisticated softness and delicate veining detail, this finish is one of the most favoured ways of injecting Italian Greco styling into interiors. The SS24 marble collection consists of furniture pieces, including coffee tables, dining tables and consoles, available in Jade, Sahara, Black, Verde colourways. These dramatic pieces can be presented in a contemporary manner when paired with more textural materials including bouclé and warm, grained wood. The Ausutine console table would work beautifully in playful, neoclassical bathroom settings whereas the Zahara Drink Table offers a subtle nod to trend.
With the collection of marble-finished designs successfully showcased to press and interior designers both residential and commercial at Paris Deco Off and London Design Week, Arteriors is looking forward to its last few months showcasing these marble pieces before the arrival of AW24 in August’s showroom reset.
*Average weight of marble furniture is 40-100kg, Arteriors collection weight between 17kg-73kg. See source here.
About Arteriors
Arteriors began 35 years ago as a boutique accessories company and has evolved into a global force in the design industry. With premier lighting, furniture and accessories, Arteriors redefines interior spaces through unexpected creativity and meticulous craftsmanship. Pursuit of innovation drives Arteriors forward. Their imagination never rests. Art, architecture and fashion are in Arteriors’ DNA. They believe good design begins with inspiration, and each of our products in lighting, furniture, accessories and wall décor achieves a balance of ideas, forms, textures and finishes that feel bespoke. The storied techniques of the master artisans with whom they collaborate inform every detail and infuse the touch of the human hand into every design, each with a distinct Arteriors point of view. A leading resource for interior designers and retailers, Arteriors operates four flagship showrooms in Dallas, London, Los Angeles and New York and three permanent, to-the-trade locations in High Point, Las Vegas and the Dallas Market Centre, in addition to retail distribution in 73 countries.
Renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, West One Bathrooms is thrilled to unveil the latest masterpiece from luxury brassware manufacturer Kallista; the 002 Collection. This exceptional collection of brassware redefines luxury with its minimalist design, seamlessly blending timeless elegance with contemporary flair.
The 002 Collection draws inspiration from the classic pill shape, artfully transforming it into sleek, continuous curves that captivate the eye. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted and assembled by artisans, ensuring unparalleled quality and attention to detail.
Embodying both minimalist and transitional luxury, the 002 Collection represents a harmonious fusion of form and function. With its clean lines and understated elegance, this collection is designed to elevate any space, from modern penthouses to traditional homes.
At the heart of the collection are the unique handle options which are adorned with handcrafted stones. Available in five luxurious finishes and three meticulously curated natural stone options including Rose Quartz, White Carrara, and Zebra Jasper, the 002 Collection allows homeowners to create a truly personalised sanctuary.
One of the standout pieces from the collection is the 002 three-hole basin mixer in Polished Nickel with Rose Quartz Cross Handles. Its smooth design and clean edges make an elegant statement, while its streamlined surfaces exude sophistication and luxury.
"We are incredibly proud to introduce the 002 Collection to our showrooms" said Duncan Waters, Managing Director at West One Bathrooms. "With its unparalleled craftsmanship, timeless design, and customisable options, the 002 Collection is set to become the epitome of luxury in bathroom fixtures."
About West One Bathrooms Ltd
Established in London 1978, West One Bathrooms’ remains family run and our experience in the industry allows for outstanding guidance and sourcing for the most beautiful bathrooms worldwide. With unequalled access to the world’s leading bathroom brands, our portfolio extends to more than 750 global brands and covers thousands of products across the spectrum from the most exclusive and unique, to affordable and high-quality essentials.
When Sarah Griffin and her husband Steve moved into their converted barn in Hampshire 15 years ago, the property came with a kitchen that wasn’t quite right. It was all-white with a disjointed look, yet the couple knew they would have to live with it for a few years as it was brand new, so they bided their time and waited.
The six-bedroom, five-bathroom home has two wings either side of a central atrium with glass windows from the ground up. The couple have four daughters, one of whom still lives at home as the others have all grown up and moved away, and it was only once the existing appliances, which included a range cooker, started slowing down that Sarah and Steve knew the time had come to change.
“I spent a couple of years researching what I wanted,” says Sarah. “I looked at different bespoke kitchen companies, but they were never quite right. I needed something fully custom made for the high ceilings and wanted furniture that was maybe locally made, too.” It was only after searching online that Sarah came across Higham Furniture, with its showroom in Fulham, London. “I loved their handleless Shaker look, as it’s very refined, clean lined and with the right combination of traditional and modern to suit this house.” Sarah then realised that the Higham Furniture workshop was in Denmead, only 15 miles from her house, which sealed the deal.
“I was able to visit the workshop,” explains Sarah, “and I was blown away. Tim Higham showed me their process and what makes them so different is that they manufacture the kitchens on site and then build and assemble them there too, in order to make sure every detail is perfect before installation. Even the appliances are fitted in this pre-build process.” This stress and hassle-free approach was exactly what Sarah and Steve were looking for.
Once she had selected the cabinetry, it was time to pick the appliances. Sarah and Steve have always had Miele for their laundry appliances so when it came to choosing their cooking kit, they knew it had to be Miele. “We went to the Miele Experience Centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire,” says Sarah, “which was absolutely brilliant. First because it was a real treat to be cooked for by a chef and second because we were shown all the different styles of cooking and the appliances available. It really helped to refine what I wanted. We walked round with a piece of paper and chose everything on that day. I knew I wanted a steam oven but I also wanted it to be a fan oven when needed, so I chose the Miele DGC 7440 XL steam combination oven with the Miele H 7464 BP pyrolytic oven. I never knew that a warming drawer could double as a slow cooker, so that was really interesting to learn and we selected the Miele ESW 6214 gourmet warming drawer. By the end of the day we had a list with all the model numbers and the finishes of the appliances we wanted.”
In the old kitchen, the range cooker was against the back wall so in the new design, Sarah wanted the space to look more like a reception room that happened to be a kitchen. The island was to be the star of the show with Miele’s ovens, warming drawer and KM 7575 FR induction hob with PowerFlex cooking areas for maximum power output.
“The Miele appliances are fantastic,” says Sarah. “They come to temperature so quickly, which I really appreciate as my old range cooker was getting slower and slower. It makes a huge difference. Also, I’d never used an induction hob before and I love it. I love how quick and responsive it is. I can also keep it completely clean if anything does boil over. I cook a roast every Sunday and now, with the new appliances and my boiling water tap, the prep only takes 30 minutes whereas before it used to take hours. It’s also been lovely to see my daughters become more confident with cooking and enjoying it more when they come to visit.”
Having their day out at the Miele Experience Centre really helped Sarah hone in on her appliance choices. “A couple of friends have induction hobs but they were a bit of a mystery to me. Seeing it demonstrated by the chef at Miele made all the difference. It was a lovely way to spend the day with plenty of time to look around.”
The kitchen flows seamlessly into a utility room, which is furnished with cabinetry painted in the same colour palette and finished with a stacked Miele WKB 120 freestanding washing machine and TWH 620 WP tumble dryer, which the couple already owned. “In the last 20 years we’ve only had a few models as they really do last. The Miele appliances are such good value for money and even if they do need servicing, that can be done rather than having to buy new. This space isn’t an embarrassment anymore; it’s a lovely area to work in.”
The overall colour scheme for the kitchen and utility brings a sense of the outside, in. “It helps to connect with the garden,” adds Sarah. “Our windows and central atrium are all in oak and I wanted elements of oak but not completely throughout. The colours reflect the décor in the rest of the house – greys, blues and greens – and as soon as I saw the handleless Shaker design I was so clear that I wanted something that didn’t look like a purely functional kitchen.” The palette features a combination of Little Greene’s Slaked Lime Deep, Pompeian Ash. “Alexander the designer at Higham knew exactly what I wanted. We had our design appointment in London, during which we chose 95% of what we wanted because he absolutely understood what we were saying. It was all a really lovely process from start to finish.”
About Miele
All Miele appliances are designed to enjoy a long lifespan, have a strong focus on sustainability through efficiency and innovative features, and further enrich your kitchen with timeless looks.
Fittings manufacturer Dornbracht is adding new flush plates, which are compatible with selected Geberit cisterns, to its comprehensive range of accessories. When developing its products, the Iserlohn-based company has always valued holistically coordinated designs. Therefore the new flush plates harmonise with the existing series of fittings in terms of form, material, and finish.
The flush plates will be available in all Dornbracht finishes from July. As well as the classic Chrome variant, there is also a choice between Brushed Dark Platinum, Matte Black, or Durabrass (23kt Gold) finishes, for example.
The 169 x 246mm cover plates are 12mm deep, and available with round or square push-buttons. These match the form and size of the fitting rosettes on the washstand, the bath, and in the shower, to create a harmonious picture throughout the bathroom.
Dornbracht can customise the new accessories if desired, including different textures, colours, and materials. The new flush plates are compatible with all cisterns in the Geberit Sigma series from 2001 onwards and can therefore be used worldwide.
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. As an ultra-luxury brand, Dornbracht prides itself on its innovative technology and "Made in Germany" manufacturing standards which are made possible by state-of-the-art production technologies and highly qualified employees. The brand is driven by its clearly defined Design Principles which ensure every product will remain timeless and relevant for generations to come, characteristics for which Dornbracht has achieved worldwide recognition.
At the halfway mark of 2024, it’s the perfect time to showcase some of the standout Ledbury Studio kitchen projects completed in the first six months of the year. The team has successfully completed stunning kitchens in Kensington, St John’s Wood and Hampstead, ranging from a basement setup to the top floor of a seven-storey townhouse. Despite their varied styles, these kitchens share Ledbury Studio’s hallmark features: the exquisite use of wood grain and metallics, creating unique and striking finishes in each space.
“I’m constantly interested in moving ahead to the next idea and trying out a new technique - pushing the boundaries of what materials can do and the effects we can achieve,” says Charlie Smallbone, founder of Ledbury Studio. “I’m obviously enormously proud of the beautiful kitchens the team has created and completed so far this year, but my mind is always sometime in the future, planning our next several projects!”. For the moment, though, here are some of the highlights of the three most recent.
This elegant Edwardian home needed a kitchen to match its classic lines, for which the Ledbury Shaker kitchen was the perfect fit. This modern interpretation of Charlie's original painted kitchens from the 1980s features beautifully crafted furniture, updated cornicing and bespoke aged-brass handles. It blends seamlessly with the house's age while maintaining a contemporary style. Painted in a muted colour pale^e of soft white, it incorporates luxurious materials such as Arabescato marble worktops, splashback and a specially designed integrated double sink. The cooker hood above the Wolf range cooker is finished with textured Marmorino Venetian Plaster for added visual appeal.
Charlie designed this kitchen to maximise the morning sunlight streaming through the windows. The light accentuates the classic light oak cupboards, which were sanded back to reveal the grain and then coated with a pale pigmented wash. To maintain a contemporary aesthetic, the base cabinets are handleless, while the wall cupboards feature on-trend ribbed glass. Additionally, the wall cupboards are adorned with patinated brass handles, matching the brass surrounds and kickplate on the base cabinets.
A notable feature is the sink, crafted from hardwearing Diamond quartzite. Not only does it have a stunning appearance, but it also catches the morning sunlight. The worktops are made from the same material, edged in patinated brass and underlit. This, together with LED lighting above and below the cupboards, adds real wow factor after nightfall.
The owner of the Kensington kitchen sought a design that seamlessly blended her Australian Scandi aesthetic, characterised by the cool simplicity of Scandinavian style and the warmth of her native Australia. To achieve this, Charlie selected oak for the cabinetry, book-matching it on the drawers of the hob run and island, while painting the full-height cupboards white. Additionally, Charlie incorporated fluted oak panels on the outside of the island and around the base of the breakfast bar. A Statuario marble worktop cascades down the end of the island in a stunning waterfall effect, adding a touch of elegance to the design.
All the hand-crafted handles are made of patinated brass, matching the kickplates, furniture surrounds, and the sculptural brass hanging structure above the island. This sculptural piece not only serves as an eye-catching focal point but also provides task lighting and additional storage.
About Ledbury Studio
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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