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Lakes ‘Safe Working in the Home’ guides reassures home owners

Lakes safe working in the home guides

Last year, Lakes, a leading manufacturer of showering spaces, produced two free ‘Safe Working in the Home’ guides – one for bathroom installers and one for homeowners. The two guides were produced to help installers operate safely and to allow homeowners to feel comfortable inviting installers back into their homes.

Lakes is reissuing the guides again as a result of three factors. Firstly, Public Health England’s advice to continue wearing masks in close contact settings, secondly the preference expressed by installers and engineers to continue wearing them and thirdly to try to mitigate the recent rise in the NHS Covid app ‘pinging’ close contacts leading to cancelled or postponed projects.

Endorsed by the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA), the two guides contain all the latest Government and industry advice in two concise and easy to read leaflets, available as hard copies or downloadable PDFs. With the construction sector recovering from the setbacks of the previous 18 months, it’s important to recognise the risks that are still present and act accordingly.

“A recent report from the British Institute of KBB Installation reports 47% of KBB installers surveyed had had to cancel jobs either due to customers or installers being ‘pinged’ by the NHS Covid app”, says Mick Evans, Lakes Operations Director. “With the industry just getting back on its feet and seeing business picking up, we need to remember to do all we can to minimise the risks – even if you’ve been double jabbed.”

The homeowner ‘Safe Working in the Home’ guide provides simple tips and friendly advice to reassure customers that steps are being taken to protect their health and wellbeing, and to explain how they can play their part in protecting the installation team and themselves from exposure to the virus.

Mick Evans added: “While rules are set to change on 16 August meaning close contacts no longer have to self-isolate as long as they continue to test negative with lateral flow tests, common sense and good practice dictates that following the simple rules in these guides will minimise risks to clients and installer teams.”

The ‘Safe Working in the Home’ guides are available from the Lakes website, download at www.lakesshoweringspaces.com.

For more information, call Lakes on 01684 853 870.

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Acquabella unveils counter-top basins

Acquabella Circular countertop basin
Acquabella Counter-top basins
On top circular basin, 38 cm x 11 cm

Acquabella has curated a range of circular, square, oval and rectangular counter-top basins, all have been designed to sit on a range of worksurfaces or units.

The basins are created from Acquabella’s Akron® the anti-bacterial, UV, thermal shock and impact resistant surface and are available in either of Acquabella’s Slate (slate and water) or Beton (concrete appearance) textures.

The basins are available as one colour (from a choice of over 2000) or statement two-tone with white inside. Colours can be chosen to match other Acquabella products including mirrors, wall panels, worktops, units, shower trays and bathtubs.

The basins are designed to sit easily on the surface and are available in sizes from 38 x 11 cms to 58 x 38 in depths of either 11 or 15 cms

www.acquabella.com/en

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REHAU announces its FurniTour 2021 private showcase

Rehau FurniTour 2021

REHAU’s Furniture Solutions division has announced details for its FurniTour 2021, where it will showcase its award-winning product ranges for three full days.

The private show, which forms part of a European tour, will be held at iNNSIDE by Melia in Manchester and will run on 28–30 September 2021, from 9.30am-4.30pm.

As well as offering the opportunity to touch and experience REHAU products in person, visitors to FurniTour 2021 are invited to book a slot with REHAU’s sales team, where they can enjoy an exclusive tour around the exhibition and discuss specific project requirements.

Architects, designers and fitters alike will also be able to see examples of some of the latest design and surface trends, such as those used in invisible kitchens and flexible living spaces.

The layout will feature a number of creative breakout areas, where visitors can take in the atmosphere of the event, while also facilitating interaction with REHAU’s team and other guests – all in a COVID-safe format.

Among the award-winning products showcased at the event will be the Noble Matt collection of surfaces, edgebanding and storage solutions – all of which can be seamlessly combined to create any layout or aesthetic. The range is available in 12 complementary colours and all materials are resistant to heat, moisture, scratches and impact – minimising the need for subsequent repairs and providing suitability for any setting.

Products from REHAU’s RAUKANTEX range will also be on show, including the brand-new fire.protect edgeband that is halogen-free and flame-retardant, making it suitable for home and commercial applications alike. REHAU’s sustainable collection of eco edgebands, made with 50 per cent recycled material, will also be showcased. The range is available as the RAUKANTEX pure primer edgeband or the RAUKANTEX pro invisible joint edgeband and can be easily used instead of conventional edgebands.

Jonathan Heginbottom, National Sales Manager OEM for REHAU Furniture Solutions, comments: “Following a year and a half of event and trade show restrictions, we’re excited to bring our FurniTour 2021 to Manchester, where we will be showcasing the latest surface innovations that REHAU has to offer.

“The layout of the venue has been specially designed to not only offer an opportunity for visitors to see and feel products for themselves, but creative breakout spaces also provide the perfect base to receive expert advice from our sales team.

“With such a versatile range of products on display, I’d encourage anyone interested in seeing and finding out about REHAU’s German-engineered furniture materials to book their place today. It’s the perfect opportunity to take inspiration and find out how REHAU can support your business or project – I look forward to seeing everyone there!”

Rehau FurniTour 2021

For further information about REHAU’s FurniTour 2021 and to book your place, please visit: www.rehauregistration.co.uk

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Acquabella introduces new colourway for Opal Quiz

Soft audergine from Acquabella

The brand new, evocatively named “Soft Aubergine” colourway from Acquabella is making its debut in the UK this September after being launched last month in Spain. The Opal Quiz bath and on-top basins are created from Acquabella’s antibacterial Akron® a non-silicon mixture of resin and natural minerals.

The style-informed beautiful shade of Soft Aubergine takes its cue from nature yet delivers a sophisticated and head-turning dramatic look. Over 2000 other colours are available.

Acquabella Opal Quiz Sift Aubergine

Pictured Top – Opal Quiz bathtub in Soft Aubergine

Pictured Bottom – New On Top coloured Oval XL in Soft Aubergine 60 x 40  cm.

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Crown Paints launches new Interior Colour Book

crown Paints Interior Colour Book

Crown Paints has launched its Interior Colour Book, the second in its series of colour inspiration guides. The Colour Book is created by Crown’s team of colour specialists and pools this expertise to equip architects, designers and specifiers with the tools required to specify colour effectively across different sectors.

The Interior Colour Book follows the recent launch of Crown Paints COLOURKEY. a handy pocket-sized tool for specifiers that comes with a free-to-download app. COLOURKEY is a measuring & matching tool that calculates surface colour using advanced LED technology and finds the closest match using a database of over 6,000 colours on almost any surface. COLOURKEY will also give you suggested colour schemes to choose from.

The social impact of colour

Colour is key when it comes to creating accessible environments that cater for people with different needs, including dementia, autism and visual impairments. A leading objective of the book is to inform on how to use colour to create environments for everyone; thereby recognising the potential of colour to foster inclusivity.

Harnessing colour psychology

Crown Paints Colour Specialist, Jemma Saunders, comments: “Following positive feedback from the launch of our Exterior Colour Book in 2020, we’re delighted to offer a new interior guide that aims to inspire and inform specifiers, architects and designers. At Crown Paints we understand that interior design goes beyond simple colour palettes, so it is important to consider a multitude of factors, such as colour psychology and inclusivity.”

For more information and to request a copy of the Interior Colour Book, please visit www.crownpaintsprofessional.com.

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KBB Recruitment opens new premises

Kbb Recruitment

KBB Recruitment, provider of the industry’s KBB specific job board has celebrated its move to dedicated new premises with an open day on 02 September.

The company, part of The Simon Acres Group, has grown substantially since the appointment of Henesh Chotai as director, and the purchase of the kbbrecruitment.co.uk platform, which is the number one KBB job board for industry-specific vacancies, in less than 12 months.

The new premises which are located in Raunds, Northants offer more space for the expansion of the team, which has recently grown with the appointment of Louis Martin, Laura Cousins and Amber Taylor, who all take up positions as client relationship executives. Cody Marshall  takes up a new role with his promotion to Client Relationship Manager.

Henesh says, “Cody’s promotion is well deserved as he has continually gone above and beyond for his clients and candidates. In his new role, Cody will spearhead the client relationship team as we look to further growth.

“We have an amazing team, able to connect people who are experienced and specific to our industry, and a range of flexible and affordable packages making us the number one KBB job board for companies looking to recruit.”

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Kaldewei launches SUPERPLAN ZERO steel enamel shower floor

Kaldewei Superplan Zero shower floor

The SUPERPLAN ZERO shower floor is the latest product from Kaldewei created by the Berlin designer Werner Aisslinger. Available in over 50 different dimensions, the sustainable enamelled shower surface is easily accessed from three sides.

Designed to be installed at floor level, the shower surface has very narrow edges so it is possible to tile directly up to the shower edge to create the impression of almost invisible joints. The waste is close to the wall to enable comfort when standing and safety when moving around the shower area.

There are over 50 different dimensions from 70 to 180 centimetres, diverse surface variations and a wide range of colours, all of which make the Superplan Zero even more attractive. Whether in large or small bathrooms, building owners, planners and installers have full flexibility. The shower surface is available with the almost invisible, anti-slip surface finish Secure Plus, upon request. The Superplan Zero is 100 percent compatible with all the sealing sets, assembly systems and waste fittings from Kaldewei.

Kaldewei Superplan Zero Shower floor

The base is made from sustainable, long-lasting and 100 per cent recyclable steel enamel. The glass surface is applied to the steel using a special process and this is what gives it such a luxurious finish. Kaldewei claims to be the only steel enamel manufacturer that produces the enamel (or the basic substance for the glass coating) in-house with a secret formulation.

To launch Superplan Zero, the well-known musician and photographer Bryan Adams worked with leading choreographers and dancers and shot six different motifs. The aesthetic, powerful movements of ballet dancers are captured on a “stage” made of precious steel enamel, bringing the sensual serenity of the shower moment to the fore.

Kaldewei Superlplan Zero shower floor

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KEUCO introduces EDITION 90 SQUARE

EDITION 90 SQUARE Keuco

The new EDITION 90 SQUARE fittings and accessories by KEUCO include three single-lever mixers in different sizes for washbasin and a wall-mounted spout mixer in various lengths and a bidet fitting. The range also includes high-quality accessories including items such as towel rails and tumbler holders.

The products in this series have been created to blend with KEUCO’S EDITION 90 bathroom furnishing concept; which includes bathroom furniture, washbasins and illuminated mirrors. This makes it the ideal choice for those with a fondness for architectural and angular design elements within a minimalist interior.

The new range makes a striking addition to any bathroom with their strong contours and continuous architectural lines, combined with a delicate, fine almost filigree design. Innovative technology is used in combination with traditional manual expertise; the art lies in the precisely detailed grinding and polishing of each individual element before they are electroplated.

EDITION 90 SQUARE
EDITION 90 SQUARE KEUCO

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Ideal Standard stops in London on its Together World Tour

Ideal Standard World Tour London

Ideal Standard is continuing its series of cinematic events, the Together World Tour, with its next scheduled stop – London, on September 23rd 2021.

The Together World Tour is a digital event series for the international architecture & design community that aims to inspire attendees by diving into the design culture of six unique cities around the world.

Following the success of the first two events in Milan and Berlin, which saw the brand launch the Ideal Standard’s Linda-X and Extra ranges from its new Atelier Collections, the London event will premiere another iconic piece in the collections. The Atelier Collections are influenced by the brand’s rich design heritage and are the result of the partnership with Italian design studio Palomba Serafini Associati (PS+A) and Roberto Palomba, Ideal Standard’s Chief Design Officer.

The latest film in the series will showcase the city’s unstoppable creativity and exactly what it is that makes London so iconic in the design community. From celebrated artist Soheila Sokhanvari, to textile and fashion designer Darren Cross, the immersive event will focus on some of London’s most celebrated personalities and its most inspirational moments across the years.

As well as the London film streaming on the Together World Tour microsite, it will also be premiered live in-person at the Design London exhibition. As part of the Design London’s programme, there will also be several unique and creative sessions with key contributors following showings of the film, in the Transparency in Shades of Colour theatre. Furthermore, all attendees of Design London can also experience the first UK showing of the Atelier Collections at Ideal Standard’s stand (E6) throughout the duration of the show.

Commenting on the event, Jan Peter Tewes, CEO of Ideal Standard International, said: “For centuries, the rich diversity of London has allowed it to lead the world in design, art, music, culture and more. Its streets are filled with wonder and intrigue; an eclectic mix of very distinct boroughs – each a mini-city with its own personality that come ​together to make it wonderfully unique and disruptive.​ It is a complex and electric city which is continually moving and changing – and it’s this variety that creates the energy that London is known for, and something we were intrigued to delve into a little deeper. ​So, we are inviting the international design community to join us virtually on 23rd September at 11am BST, as well as hosting a live premiere of the film at Design London, to discover how the past, present and future of that classic London design attitude have all contributed to the launch of the Tipo Z, the centerpiece in Ideal Standard’s new Atelier Collections.”

The third leg of the Together World Tour will premiere on September 23rd at 11am BST. To learn more about the tour so far and register for the London event visit: www.togetherworldtour.com

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Pan Pacific Group opens first European property

Pan Pacific London

Pan Pacific Group has announced the opening of its first European property, Pan Pacific London in the heart of the city’s Aldgate district.

Occupying the landmark tower at One Bishopsgate Plaza, the hotel fuses together architecture, contemporary design, boundary-pushing wellbeing, and leading destination restaurants and bars, with sincere Singaporean hospitality.

Bishopsgate Plaza includes a 43-storey bronze tower encompassing Pan Pacific London and private Sky Residence apartments. The 144-year old Devonshire House also features designer shops, a destination restaurant and a contemporary cocktail bar. A landscaped public plaza connects the two cultural hubs, making it a 24-hour destination for meeting, living, working and discovering.

The hotel, including its accommodations, event spaces and public areas, has been created by design duo Yabu Pushelberg, who bring their signature style to the hotel sparked by the fusion of south-east Asian vibrancy and the refined elegance of traditional British design.

Modern lines and artistic flair run throughout the hotel’s public spaces whilst guestrooms offer a sense of peace and calm with curved walls and neutral colour palettes. Custom headboards act as personalised art pieces, adding a layer of calm through the depiction of oak, elder, elm and maple trees while accessories introduce small bursts of colour and organic forms to reinforce the tonal and tranquil nature of each room.

Diptyque amenities, a hot and cold minibar, and a curated library of books ensure guests’ comfort. For ultimate wellbeing, an innovative ChiliSleep™ Ooler Sleep Cooling System to aid better sleep via temperature regulation is available upon request, and rooms come complete with yoga mats and on-demand virtual yoga sessions, as well as health-benefiting botanical planting.

The hospitality offering at Pan Pacific London encompasses five specialist venues incorporating unique elements of the flavour, diversity and elegance of modern Singapore.

Led by award-winning Executive Chef Lorraine Sinclair and renowned Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden, the hotel’s Straits Kitchen restaurant, Ginger Lily bar and The Orchid Lounge drawing room delights guests with new and innovative flavours.

Located at the top of the lobby’s spiral staircase, Straits Kitchen is an ode to Southeast Asia both through design and cuisine. Embracing a respectful approach to cooking inspired by heritage recipes, the menu at Straits Kitchen has been carefully crafted by Sinclair working alongside Singaporean Group Executive Chef Tony Khoo and showcases the melting pot of cuisines represented in multicultural Singapore.

Quirky, bold and bright, Straits Kitchen features two private dining spaces, custom dining tables and a custom wine-cabinet-as-art. Custom murals have been brought to life by En Viu which further enforce the restaurant’s Eastern influence, depicting Asian botanicals mirroring the unique flavours on the menu. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows offer guests unparalleled views of The City.

Pan Pacific London includes the most technologically advanced and largest ballroom in the area, accommodating up to 400 guests. The hotel also features an Event Emporium alongside a further nine flexible meeting and events venues, with a dedicated in-house events management team plus state-of-the-art technology, super-fast WiFi and 5G receivers.

The extensive 464m2 smart Pacific Ballroom features a custom Lasvit chandelier designed by Yabu Pushelberg and is composed of floating crystal orbs creating a starry night’s sky.

Integrating fitness, nutrition, treatments and mindfulness, the hotel is one of the first in London to include an impressive 1,083m² floor dedicated to holistic wellness, featuring an 18.5m infinity pool and the latest equipment from TecnoBody®, including the D-Wall and conditioning gym, making it one of the most technologically advanced facilities showcased by any hotel gym in the UK.

In addition to high-performance training, aqua fitness in the hotel’s infinity pool is a unique addition to the wellbeing floor, along with mindful workshops and sustainable nutrition.  Spa treatments infuse Western science and clinical research with South East Asian tradition of clean beauty focusing on result-driven relaxation techniques, pregnancy treatments, and personal grooming rituals.  As part of the programming, guests may choose to enjoy Pan Pacific London’s in-room Wellbeing Experience as part of the integrative approach, comprising a wide range of equipment selection and digital content.

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