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Laurens van Graafeiland, CEO & Founder of Sustonable, has given his insights into the industry.

Sustonable is an innovative surface material crafted from post-consumer recycled PET bottles, pre consumer glass, and natural stone. It combines the elegance of premium finishes with exceptional durability, offering architects and designers a sustainable alternative to traditional surfaces.

Whether for wall cladding, flooring, countertops, or decorative applications, Sustonable transforms waste into stylish and practical solutions. By choosing Sustonable, you’re not just opting for aesthetics—you’re embracing a material that redefines sustainable design, seamlessly blending beauty and responsibility. 100 bottles are used for each 1 m2.

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What are the origins of the brand?

Sustonable was started by 3 founders in the Netherlands. The origins spun out of Shell in the Netherlands. The idea was to recycle the plastic bottles that were produced out of the oil of Shell. The traditional application we found was an engineered stone used for kitchen tops. We wanted to replace the unsaturated polyester resin by post-consumer recycled PET. On top of that we developed a very efficient continuous extrusion process to make the thin slabs.

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How do your products and services enhance interior design projects?

Sustonable combines the elegance of premium finishes with exceptional durability, offering architects and designers a sustainable alternative to traditional surfaces.

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Sustonable

What value does your specialist sector add to the industry?

Sustonable surfaces are decorative surface materials for wall cladding, flooring, countertops, or other types of furniture.

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How do you work with interior designers?

We present our materials and technical specs to interior designers with samples a catalogue and other documents. We support fabricators and installers with technical advice.

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

Sustonable was selected for a wall panels installation project at a passenger terminal of Lisbon airport.

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

Clients ask more about Sustonable for wall panel applications as an alternative for ceramics. In general light, beige, warm colour tones are popular.

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

Sustainability, high recycled content, low carbon footprint will gain market share.

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

The exciting thing is that we are now fully focused on the UK market.

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

This means we can connect to the community of qualified interior designers in the UK.

Laurens van Graafeiland CEO & Founder of Sustonable

About Sustonable

Sustonable is an innovative surface material crafted from recycled PET bottles, pre consumer glass, and raw materials. It combines the elegance of premium finishes with exceptional durability, offering architects and designers a sustainable alternative to traditional surfaces. Whether for wall cladding, flooring, countertops, or decorative applications, Sustonable transforms waste into stylish and practical solutions. By choosing Sustonable, you’re not just opting for aesthetics—you’re embracing a material that redefines sustainable design, seamlessly blending beauty and responsibility.

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At Decorex 2025, Homeplay unveils Serengeti Living - a groundbreaking 7x5m immersive feature that reimagines the role of technology in luxury interiors. Discover Serengeti Living at Stand L20 - National Hall, Olympia, London.

More than a stand, Serengeti Living is a fully immersive, multisensory experience. A theatrical five-minute journey that invites visitors to step into a world where light, sound, motion, and atmosphere are choreographed to perfection, not through visible tech, but through beautifully integrated, design-led automation.

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From the tranquillity of an African savanna to the dynamic energy of a modern home, Serengeti Living shows what’s possible when technology is treated not as an afterthought, but as an essential design element.

“We wanted to create a ‘wow’ experience for Decorex and help designers think differently about technology,” says James Ratcliffe, Managing Director at Homeplay. “Serengeti Living is a glimpse into what happens when technology is considered an integral part of a luxury interior.”

With a prime location next to the Decorex bar, this cinematic experience runs on a five-minute cycle, transforming the space through immersive lighting, invisible audio, and seamless integration.

To bring this vision to life, Homeplay collaborated with an exceptional group of brands and creatives, each bringing their own expertise to a space where collaboration, craft, and considered design take centre stage.

The aim? To inspire interior designers, architects, and developers to think differently about technology in the context of a luxury interior.

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Experience Highlights:

- Whisper-quiet shading and multi-layered lighting design
- Concert-grade audio with no visible speakers
- Immersive video content displayed on a portrait-format LED wall
- Dynamic scenes shifting from natural landscapes to real-world settings
- A modular, re-usable structure. Sustainable, stylish, and scalable

About Homeplay

Homeplay partners with interior designers and architects to elevate everyday spaces into extraordinary experiences. Our intuitive technology solutions are crafted to complement your vision—effortlessly luxurious, seamlessly integrated, and tailored to the unique character of each project. We help you craft homes that uplift and inspire, working as a trusted collaborator to deliver technological solutions that enhance your designs—both aesthetically and experientially. Understanding that each space is a reflection of your client’s lifestyle and your creativity, we provide intelligent systems that blend form with function. Our team is thoughtful, responsive, and detail-oriented, supporting you from concept through to completion. Driven by design and powered by innovation, we continually evolve our offering to help you create homes that don’t just impress today, but remain flawless for the future.

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For this elegant Esher home, HUX created a kitchen that brings together refined craftsmanship with a warm, earthy aesthetic inspired by the clients’ South African heritage. Stained oak cabinetry with delicate fluted detailing forms the foundation, complemented by a leathered Cosentino Sensa Platino island, satin brushed brass accents, and the subtle shimmer of bronze antique mirrors framing the floating shelves and bar.

Photo: © Guifre De Peray
Photo: © Guifre De Peray

Beyond its visual appeal, every detail was designed for purposeful living, from the bespoke wine display cabinet above an integrated wine fridge to the custom oak ladder and brass rail offering graceful access to tall storage. Hidden pantry space keeps the design sleek, while textured materials and layered finishes create a space that feels luxurious, personal, and built for a lifetime of use.

Photo: © Guifre De Peray
Photo: © Guifre De Peray

For The Pelhams project, the client asked for a kitchen and joinery scheme that felt warm and textured while retaining a sense of sophistication. By prioritising a palette of earthy tones, fluted oak detailing, and natural stone, the aim was to create a space that was welcoming and refined. At the centre of the design is Sensa Platino by Cosentino, chosen for its silver-grey base and striking veining that give the kitchen a natural depth. But beyond its visual appeal, this surface was selected for its unique performance qualities. Treated to be stain-resistant, Sensa Platino withstands the demands of a busy family home without compromising on elegance. Its low-maintenance finish ensures that everyday spills and marks can be easily managed, while its durability and premium quality mean it retains its beauty for years to come.

Photo: © Guifre De Peray
Photo: © Guifre De Peray

Designed as both a family hub and a space for entertaining, the kitchen centres around a generous island with bar seating, creating a place to gather, cook, and connect. Intelligent storage and considered layouts ensure the kitchen works just as hard on a weeknight as it does when hosting friends. The Sensa Platino surface extends across the kitchen island and into the home bar, creating a cohesive material flow that feels both robust and natural. This choice perfectly balanced the family's desire for practicality with moments of luxury, as the bold drama of the quartzite paired elegantly with warm cabinetry tones and oak veneers, resulting in a home that feels both grounded and refined.

About Cosentino

Cosentino Group is a global, Spanish, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. It works together with its clients and partners to provide with solutions that offer design and value, and inspire the life of many people. This objective is possible thanks to pioneering and leading brands in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces that allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.

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When it comes to bathroom design, the mirror is so much more than a practical necessity. It’s a focal point, a light-enhancer and a clever way to make your space feel bigger and brighter. Whether you're planning a full renovation or just refreshing tired décor, the right mirror can instantly elevate your bathroom.

“Don’t underestimate the power of a well-chosen bathroom mirror, as it’s always the first thing people notice when they walk into the room,” advises Natalie Bird, Brand Marketing Manager at Roca. “And with that in mind, Roca’s new Luna mirrors are hard to beat. From size and shape to lighting and storage, the collection has all the flexibility you need to design a mirror moment that feels effortlessly considered.”

Here’s Roca’s five points to consider before choosing your bathroom mirror.

1. Size matters

Let’s start with the basics: scale is everything. Your mirror should sit comfortably within your bathroom layout – large enough to be functional and well-proportioned, but not so oversized that it overpowers the room.

As a general rule, choose a mirror that’s in proportion to your vanity. Therefore, it should either be roughly the same width – or just slightly narrower – or have enough height to balance out a narrower width, as with the Luna oval mirrors. For double basins, you’ve got two stylish options: a single mirror that spans both basins for a sleek, unified look, or twin mirrors for a more symmetrical, tailored feel.

Luna Frame Ambient 800 x 800mm mirror, £600
Luna Ambient oval mirror, £414

2. What different shapes bring to the room

The shape of your mirror can dramatically influence the overall vibe of your bathroom. Roca’s new Luna collection is available in round, oval and square designs, each offering a different design impact:

Round mirrors soften the space and add a spa-like calm. They’re especially effective in breaking up angular tile lines or sharp corners.

Oval mirrors make a statement and are great for height-challenged spaces as they visually elongate the wall.

Square mirrors are a classic, versatile choice that feel bold and balanced, ideal for both traditional and contemporary bathrooms.

Circular Luna Frame Ambient mirror, from £489, seen in a bathroom with Roca’s Ohtake basin and Japanese soaking tub

3. Backlit vs. non-backlit

Lighting is everything, especially in the bathroom. The type of mirror you choose can significantly impact how the room looks and how you feel in it.

Backlit mirrors come with integrated LED lighting that creates a soft, halo-like glow. Not only does this eliminate shadows – great for applying makeup or shaving – it also provides ambient lighting that’s perfect for relaxing in the bath or for middle-of-the-night visits to the toilet. The Luna Ambient mirrors are backlit by energy-efficient LED technology and are IP44 rated, meaning they’re safe and specially designed for use in bathroom zones where moisture and splashes are a concern – an essential feature for safety and longevity.

Non-backlit mirrors are typically more affordable and work best when paired with well-planned lighting. You can either place wall lights on either side of the mirror to reduce shadows on your face. Or, if using an overhead light, position it slightly in front of the mirror (rather than directly above) to avoid casting harsh shadows. Roca’s Luna collection also includes non-backlit options, so you can choose the version that best suits your budget and layout.

4. A mirror with storage?

Looking for form and function? Mirrors with integrated storage are a clever solution, especially in smaller bathrooms. Mirrors with storage work double duty, helping to keep toiletries out of sight and off your countertop. They’re ideal for busy family bathrooms or compact ensuites where every inch counts. Just be aware that some storage designs can feel a bit bulkier or reduce the visible mirror area slightly.

If you're after a minimalist, streamlined look, a non-storage mirror is your go-to. They pair beautifully with everything from sleek modern fittings to more classic schemes. The Luna mirrors, for instance, offer a clean, contemporary profile that works in almost any design setting. The trade-off? You’ll need to plan your storage elsewhere – think vanity drawers, shelves, or wall-mounted cabinets.

Luna Ambient Frame rectangular mirror, from £533

5. In the frame – or not

Your mirror should reflect your personality as much as your face. Frame style – or the lack of one – can impact the overall mood of your space:

Framed mirrors: A slim, coloured metal frame adds polish and helps tie the mirror into your wider scheme. For example, it could be matched to your brassware, handles or towel rails for a pulled-together look.

Frameless mirrors: Clean, modern and almost invisible, these are perfect for minimalist bathrooms or smaller spaces where simplicity is key.

Luna mirrors come with either a black frame or frameless option – looks that work across a range of interiors, whether you’re going bold or keeping it neutral.

The frameless circular Luna Ambient mirror, from £299, is a minimalist addition to this bright bathroom
The black frame on the Luna Frame Ambient, from £489, creates a real focal point

About Roca London Gallery

Roca have more than 100 years experience of designing bathroom products and kitchen solutions with the aim of increasing peoples quality of life through continuous innovation in the production of sanitary ceramics.

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This autumn, Forbes & Lomax is excited to launch its new Micro Dimmer pack. The micro dimmer pack allows you to adjust the brightness of LED lights when used in conjunction with fully retractive switches, such as the Forbes & Lomax retractive dolly switch and momentary button.

Centre off Retractive Dolly Switch in Invisible

It is the first-of-its-kind for centre-off retractive switches and is perfectly suited for use with the Forbes & Lomax centre-off retractive dolly switch. Micro dimmer packs can be installed directly behind the switch and controlled at the touch of a button. Due to their compact size, they are ideal where space is limited.

Fully Retractive Dolly Switch in Invisible

Micro dimmer packs can be retrofitted and therefore offer an uncomplicated way of updating switches, as no extra wiring is required.

All plates are handcrafted in the UK and assembled at the Forbes & Lomax workshop in South West London.

About Forbes & Lomax

Forbes & Lomax has been producing elegant, innovative light switches and sockets for over thirty-five years. Renowned for launching The Invisible Lightswitch®, it has always approached lighting control from an aesthetic point of view. The Forbes & Lomax collection comprises nine carefully chosen finishes, which are suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors, making it the brand of choice for many top interior designers, architects and decorators. The range includes push buttons and dolly switches for integrating with intelligent lighting control and home automation systems. It also offers a bespoke engraving service. Visit the showroom at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

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In the evolving language of refined interiors, health and aesthetics are no longer separate considerations – they must converge. Recent reports have revealed a sobering truth: our drinking water is not always as pure as it appears. Invisible contaminants, from harmful bacteria and microplastics to PFAS (so-called forever chemicals), are increasingly present in everyday water supplies. This growing awareness places filtration firmly at the forefront of contemporary design thinking; as clients look to their homes for both beauty and peace of mind, designers are trusted to curate solutions that safeguard wellbeing while honouring the design brief. Zip Water demonstrates how advanced filtration can be woven seamlessly into the home, where health-positive function is delivered with the same grace and intention as the surrounding interior.

What Are PFAS, And Why Should We Be Worried?

PFAS are man-made chemicals that resist breaking down in both the environment and the human body. Their resilience is precisely what has earned them the name “forever chemicals”. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to serious health risks, and troublingly, they have been recorded in more than a third of water courses in England and Wales. Even bottled water is not immune, with studies confirming the presence of these same contaminants.

So, what can be done to protect our homes and drinking water? The solution lies in advanced, high-performance filtration. The Zip HydroTap uses 0.2 micron MicroPurity filtration, incorporating triple-action technology certified to reduce the eight most common contaminants found in drinking water – including up to 99.4% of total PFAS. It’s filtration that performs as beautifully as it purifies.

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Design as Intent: Place Filtration at the Heart of Experience

As wellness becomes a defining pillar of design, integrating advanced drinking water systems is no longer an afterthought – it is an essential design statement. The HydroTap pairs world-class filtration with aesthetic refinement, offering seven distinctive models and finishes designed to complement any interior scheme.

Picture a wellness-focused home: a brushed-gold HydroTap integrated effortlessly into a contemporary kitchen island, or a sleek all-in-one model taking pride of place over a sink. These taps are not designed to disappear into the background. Instead, they invite touch, encourage ritual, and enhance the daily experience of gathering, preparing, and sharing. They embody a space’s true intent: to enrich, uplift, and bring people together.

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Zip Water

Design Moments that Deliver Peace of Mind

Today’s interiors are multi-dimensional: welcoming, efficient, beautiful, and health-conscious. By integrating filtration into design, specifiers and homeowners alike can ensure their spaces don’t just look beautiful – they act beautifully too.

Zip Water’s HydroTap Arc and Cube Plus offer instant access to boiling, chilled, and sparkling filtered water throughout the home. A font drip tray unlocks new possibilities for placement – from the kitchen to home bar, HydroTap expands the boundaries of functional elegance, delivering both peace of mind and performance without compromise.

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Water at Its Best, Without Compromise

Bringing filtration into interior settings is more than a matter of health; it is a design decision that shapes how we live. By weaving technology and wellness into the fabric of a space, filtration becomes a narrative thread in purpose-led design, an invisible safeguard expressed through visible beauty.

Discover how the Zip HydroTap can redefine hydration, or connect with our specialist team for expert guidance on the perfect solution.

About Zip Water

Experience water at its best with the ultimate in luxury home appliances. Zip Water are manufacturers of the iconic Zip HydroTap - a revolutionary drinking water appliance offering the very best in filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water; designed to upgrade your lifestyle. A health-boosting, time-saving, space-saving and planet-saving marvel, the HydroTap transforms ordinary tap water into something extraordinary.

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Sloane: Sofa.com's Most Expansive and Design-Led Modular System to Date

This autumn, sofa.com is making a bold statement, launching their largest and most luxurious sofa to date. With its adaptable modular configuration, Sloane is ideal for openplan living and for clients seeking flexibility without compromising on style.

Featuring generous proportions, a low-slung silhouette and a distinctive angled corner module, Sloane presents a sculptural alternative to the traditional L-shape. The innovative angled module maximises seating potential while transforming the corner into an inviting, design-led focal point. This unique configuration supports fluid, sociable layouts – perfect for zoning larger living spaces.

Inspired by the ‘Pure’ trend – rooted in minimalism, tactility and longevity – Sloane’s design is grounded in both aesthetics and functionality. It rests on a solid oak plinth, balancing its substantial scale with visual lightness. Comfort is equally considered: a Quallofill fibre and shredded foam blend provides resilience, shape retention and a sink-in feel suited to everyday lounging.

Available in over 100 upholstery options – including high-performance Aquaclean fabrics, leathers and natural fibres – Sloane offers both customisability and long-lasting durability for the modern home.

Ciel Console Table: A Sculptural, Family-Friendly Form for Modern Spaces

The Ciel console table reimagines a classic form through the lens of organic modernism. Upholstered entirely in fabric and topped with solid oak in a walnut finish, it offers a tactile experience and a safety-conscious design for family homes.

With soft, continuous curves and rounded edges, Ciel eliminates sharp corners, making it ideal for homes with young children without compromising on style. With its soft form, Ciel adds visual interest and sculptural presence to any space. Measuring just 44cm deep, it's perfect for compact layouts, whether used as a console or a slimline writing desk. Designers can choose from sofa.com’s full upholstery library or apply COM (Customer’s Own Material) for a truly bespoke finish.

Whether used as a standalone statement or integrated into a cohesive scheme, Ciel balances function, form and safety with design-forward appeal.

Sofa.com, Ciel Console Table in COM, From £580

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.

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For Technogym, design has always been part of wellness. From over 40 years, every piece has been imagined not only as equipment but as something that belongs naturally in the most beautiful spaces, homes, hotels, and yachts. Today, as more people look for interiors that reflect both lifestyle and wellbeing, Technogym introduces new collections created to blend seamlessly into daily life.

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Sandstone: A Natural Touch of Luxury

Sandstone is Technogym’s new design identity, born from the textures and colours of the Mediterranean. It’s warm, tactile tones evoke calm and connection, designed to sit alongside natural materials like wood and stone. Details such as mica-infused surfaces, titanium accents and vegan leather finishes add depth and durability, while recycled components and FSC-certified wood reflect a conscious approach to design. Sandstone is more than a finish, it creates wellness spaces that feel timeless, harmonious, and close to nature.

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Artis Luxury: Elegance in Motion

The Artis Luxury collection takes performance and pairs it with style. A complete ecosystem of cardio, strength and digital equipment, it has been designed to integrate seamlessly into refined interiors. Technology is present, but discreet, hidden behind natural finishes and clean lines. For architects and designers, Artis Luxury offers a way to create spaces where innovation is felt through the experience, not just the look.

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Personal Tools: Design in the Details

Even the smallest accessories reflect this vision. The Personal Tools Luxury Kit from dumbbells and kettlebells to sculptural racks is crafted with the same attention to detail as furniture. FSC-certified wood, vegan leather and recycled elements make each piece tactile, beautiful and sustainable. These are not tools to hide away, but objects to live with combining performance with presence.

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A Unified Vision

Sandstone, Artis Luxury and the Personal Tools Kit all speak to one idea: wellness and design belong together. With natural materials, sustainable choices and timeless style, Technogym continues to create spaces that inspire where training becomes part of how we live well, beautifully.

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About Technogym

Technogym's globally renowned products are perfect for both home and commercial gyms. They strive to create gym equipment and accessories that are not only professional and sleek but also adapt easily to every surrounding space. For more than 40 years Technogym have been helping people live healthier and happier lives with a range of products that are exceptional in both function and aesthetics. With modular collections, they offer the ultimate wellness experience anytime, anywhere, at home, in the gym, in the office, or in a hotel.

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Premium appliance manufacturer, Miele has introduced four built-to-order models to its VitroLine cooking range in its popular Pearl Beige finish. The new appliances pair Miele’s renowned performance with a soft, contemporary aesthetic designed to bring warmth and elegance to the modern kitchen.

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Previously exclusive to Miele’s sleek, handleless ArtLine range, the four new additions mean that the elegant Pearl Beige colourway is now also available in Miele’s more traditional VitroLine cooking range. Compared to ArtLine, VitroLine models feature handles that match the appliance colour for a classic yet contemporary look.

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The four new models are Miele’s H7440 BM 45cm Microwave Combi Oven (RRP £2,869), Miele’s H7464 BP 60cm Oven (RRP £2,829), Miele’s DGC7440 HC Pro 45cm Steam Combi Oven (RRP £3,149) and Miele’s DGC7460 HC Pro 60cm Steam Combi Oven (RRP £4,599). Combining a nuanced blend of grey and beige with metallic rear printing on white glass, the Pearl Beige appliances feature a glossy surface with a subtle glittering effect. This unique finish integrates seamlessly with both lighter and darker kitchen interiors, offering versatility and timeless appeal.

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With the new additions, homeowners can now benefit from a fully coordinated kitchen suite alongside existing Pearl Beige products, such as built-in coffee machines, warming drawers, wine conditioning units and cooker hoods. This expansion also responds to the growing demand ahead of 2026 for warm, natural tones in kitchen design that evoke a ‘cocooning’ aesthetic - a style that creates inviting, calming spaces with subtle sophistication. Pearl Beige also complements both light and dark natural materials, making it a perfect fit for the ongoing trend of integrating nature-inspired elements such as wood into home interiors.

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Tom Hopper, Category Manager for Kitchens at Miele GB, commented: "Building on the success of Pearl Beige in our ArtLine series, bringing this sought-after colourway to our VitroLine range allows us to offer customers a beautifully understated alternative for traditional kitchen styling. The warm, natural tone and distinctive glass finish add elegance and depth to any space, while the range’s expanded functionality meets the needs of today’s discerning home cooks."

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.

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Dark kitchens have moved beyond trend status to become a confident, enduring choice. In spaces where form and function must work in tandem, deeper palettes provide a refined backdrop for daily life; practical, hard-wearing and quietly dramatic.

Discover how Roundhouse are delivering dark kitchens, the bold new sign of true luxury.

Black: An award-winning statement

Black kitchens offer clarity and composure. Deep tones simplify the visual field, letting proportion, shadow and material take the lead. They frame veining in stone, make metals read as intentional highlights, and sit comfortably in both period and contemporary settings. With layered lighting and tactile finishes, black feels less “statement” and more a quietly confident backdrop to daily life.

In the Lipman project, that approach is distilled into a calm, material-led scheme cabinetry in matt black is paired with black-stained, rough-sawn oak, honed Antique Nero granite, and walnut-lined interiors, with a concealed larder keeping elevations composed. Roundhouse’s kitchen bridged the original home and its zinc-clad extension and was named Livingetc’s “Best Kitchen Design” for 2025.

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Dark grey as a modern classic

From deep graphite to soft charcoal, dark grey provides a versatile foundation for luxury kitchen schemes. It pairs elegantly with pale worktops for layered tonality and takes on a jewellery-like quality when set against metallic accents. For clients who prefer a softer contrast, pastels and natural neutrals introduce warmth without diluting the overall depth.

In the Stephens project, Classic doors hand-painted in Farrow & Ball “Hopper Head” are balanced with fluted-glass wall cabinets and walnut-veneered interiors—an inviting composition that reads both tailored and welcoming.

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Dark green: rich, grounded and enduring

Emerald, verdant and racing-green tones bring a natural depth that flatters texture and metalwork. A matt-lacquered kitchen in an earthy near-black green, paired with burnished copper and a monochrome worktop, creates a crisp silhouette with strong architectural lines. Crucially, dark green proves as effective in traditional settings as it is in contemporary ones, its inherent warmth works hard alongside timber, stone and patinated finishes.

The Cheung project demonstrates how deep green elevates classic detailing, with proportion and joinery doing as much of the talking as colour. For clients seeking a more accessible route, the Roundhouse Studio Collection includes a Forest Green shade, offering similar impact.

Dark blue: calm confidence

Deep navy, royal and midnight blues are a sophisticated alternative to black or charcoal, often chosen to encourage a composed, restful atmosphere, useful in family kitchens and open-plan spaces. Blues also excel at framing warm metals and softly reflective surfaces.

In the Fawnbrake kitchen, Hague Blue matt-lacquer cabinetry is offset with antique-copper splashbacks and shelving. The result is serene yet characterful, demonstrating how considered material contrast lends depth without visual noise.

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Dark-stained timber: the tactile route to drama

If colour-blocked doors aren’t the brief, dark-stained veneers provide an equally striking route while showcasing grain, texture and craftsmanship. The tonal variance and tactility of timber add warmth and longevity to darker schemes, particularly when book-matching or end-grain details are used to express making.

The Brooks project with its dark-stained, book-matched veneer, delivers a calm, cohesive space that feels robust and welcoming. Proof that a dark palette can be family-friendly as well as refined.

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A bold, but purposeful choice

Dark kitchens succeed when they are personal: tuned to the architecture, the client’s routine and the material language of the home. With thoughtful specification and well-resolved detailing, a darker palette offers longevity, performance and a quietly luxurious presence. Design that works beautifully, day after day.

About Roundhouse Design Ltd

Founded by architects, Roundhouse is a multi-award-winning British company, creating beautiful bespoke kitchens and furniture. Their stunning kitchen designs feature a signature understated aesthetic, influenced by contemporary and traditional design, using innovative materials, texture and colour. Each project is made to measure from a wide range of stunning finishes. Expertly crafted by skilled designers and makers in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malvern, Worcestershire. Visit any of seven Roundhouse Design kitchen showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford & Cheltenham.

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