Latest Kitchen appliances and furniture product news
The industry standard for dishwasher “settings” was created back in the 70s and until now has remained the same, even though we demand so much more from our dishwasher today. The dishwashers industry standard “settings” is: 1 dinner plate, 1 soup plate, 1 dessert plate, 1 cup, 1 saucer, 1 glass, 1 fork, 1 soup spoon, 1 knife, 1 tea spoon, 1 dessert spoon. It doesn’t include pots and pans, salad bowls or serving dishes. And it only allows for plate sizes up to 26cm diameter.
So until now it i... [more]
Available in an array of colours, composite stone sinks have long been popular for their beautiful colours and shapes, but compared to stainless steel, composite sinks simply didn’t offer the same stain resistance or durability.
Thanks to Franke’s DuraKleen® Plus, the problem has disappeared along with the stains. Already able to withstand temperatures of up to 280ºC thanks to its granite construction, the DuraKleen® Plus technology tackles the humble cleaning problem associated with compos... [more]
Whirlpool’s latest Fusion and Glamour built-in single oven collections are packed with high-tech features that will make cooking enjoyable for even the most reluctant cooks.
The new built-in ovens showcase the very latest in kitchen design trends. Models in the four-strong Fusion collection combine stainless steel and glass with an integrated handle to provide a streamlined effect. Whilst the AKZM 693 Glamour oven features a sleek full glass door with a touch control user interface that oozes... [more]
Deva has launched four new additions to its kitchen tap range: the Slinky 118, the Mini Slinky, the Flugel and the Vision 115.
The Slinky 118 is of a spiral design with a swivel spout and pull out rinser for optimum versatility in the kitchen, whilst the Mini Slinky, a smaller version for more compact kitchens, is perfect for the rapidly growing number of one-person households. Deva developed the Mini Slinky in response to the fact that by 2021, 37% of all households in Britain are expected t... [more]
Everyday living is noisy – and for an increasing number of UK citizens is a headache. Noise complaints remain at their highest ever levels, and half a million English residents moved house because of noise last year. This is a crucial time in noise management, as Government in England prepare a draft Noise Strategy for public consultation during 2007.
The kitchen is quite literally the heart of the modern home. It is a social space for interaction with family and friends and much more than ju... [more]
The Institution Of Civil Engineers has suggested recycling sewage water could be an answer to water shortages. However, research by Aqua Optima reveals that a majority of consumers are largely unaware of impurities in their tap water - but once made aware of the presence of chlorine, lead, herbicides, pesticides and other 'nasties' - most decide to invest in home filtration.
This follows statistics published earlier this year by industry watchdog, The Drinking Water Inspectorate, that reveal... [more]
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