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The Network for Kitchens, BathroomsInnovative Home Products, Ideas and Concepts

M A G A Z I N E F O R T H E F U R N I T U R E B U S I N E S S Special publication

KÜCHEN-MEILE

2015

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ED ITOR IAL

We have the wind in our sails: with new ideas to provideyou – our partners in architecture, retail, craft businessesand industry – with the latest results from the multi-

layered network created by exhibitors in the Forum26 Design Workshop, at Küchenmeile 2015.

For the first time, this East Westphalian trade fair will reveal largenumbers of products shown for the first time anywhere in the world;plus innovative marketing, sales and distribution systems generatedunder cooperation between this year’s Forum26 partners. In additionthere will be a wide range of exhibitors: kitchens, suppliers to the kitchen industry, consumer electronics, interior and bathroom products, providing a constant stream of pleasant surprises.

Worthy of special attention is the ‘My Favourites’ kitchen collectionfrom Mariella-Ahrens. This superb example runs on the latest mediarails, demonstrating what can be achieved by successful interdisci -plinary cooperation in the Design Workshop; based on the developmentof common product concepts and positioned using innovative salesand distribution tools.

The individuality of Forum26 will underline differences betweenproduct types and their underlying concepts – functional product information with an emotional backdrop.

Together with the other Forum26 partners, I look forward to themany interesting and valuable discussions we will have with visitorsto the Design Workshop from a wide range of professional disciplines.

In eager anticipation of a successful Küchenmeile 2015, I remain

Yours truly,

Be Part of the Network!

Michael Otto, Chief ExecutiveForum26 Design Workshop

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be part of theNETWORK

Networked Skills – All Under One Roof

The Perfect PackageLast autumn the Forum26 Design Workshop brought together 20 exhibitorsfrom a wide range of disciplines, with the aim of generating and collectingnew ideas, making new contacts, and stimulating new business. Since then,their number has doubled to 40 businesses and brands. The original aimwas to create a network that combines and blends skills in the design of kitchens, bathrooms and the home, and is now better defined.

Members include manufac-turers of stone and ceramicworktops, kitchen equip-

ment, sinks, fittings, waste disposalsystems, drawer and cupboard fittings, tiles, light systems, tablesand benches. In addition there areextravagant designer creations insolid wood, accessories for the kitchen and home, bathrooms andstoves. The new Forum26 DesignWorkshop aims to bring togetherand harmonise the entire range ofproducts for the kitchen and home.The underlying goal is to inspirekitchen designers and promote exchanges between manufacturers– right through to joint projects,such as exports.

Or, to put it in a nutshell: networking is the objective.

The idea was first launched at the exhibition centre in the autumn of last year. Michael Ottomanaged to secure the premises just

before Küchenmeile 2014 and gainbacking for the idea. In spite of thefact that time was very limited theplan attracted support from some20 firms, since when their numberhas grown to about 40 companiesand brands that will occupy a2,000 m² exhibition zone. Otto believes he is on the right road:“Not only is all the space taken, wehave received additional enquiriesfrom Switzerland, Austria and Italy.”Many of the in-house trade fairsand centres in East Westphalia arestill trying to attract visitors. Theseare niche businesses the DesignWorkshop has not yet approached.

He adds: “We are different, inthat we go for team-oriented cooperation, rather than the usualvertical supplier-customer relati-onship.” Otto runs a networkingimport-export business based atOsa near Iserlohn. “We work actively with other businesses

throughout the year and are absolutely focused on our cus -tomers; retailers sit with us aroundthe same design table. We generatenew ideas through regular presen-tations and visits to workshops. Inaddition, we find that property developers, architects and Asiancustomers use the forum to discussjoint projects. If you can get all thesuppliers from different disciplinestogether in a single showroom,there is a real win-win situation foreverybody.

This year there has been notonly been an increase in the num-ber of participants – for exampleWMF, Kesseböhmer, also worktopmakers Schwanekamp, Rosskopf+Partner – but also in the large kitchens show on the ground floorwith Störmer and exclusive partnerGorenje. Upstairs the emphasis ison individual presentations by suppliers and their new products,

A platform for manufacturers ofcomplementary kitchen and

home products can now be foundat the heart of Germany’s EastWestphalian kitchen and sup-pliers’ industries. This was the

starting block for the conversionof Forum26 into a design work-

shop. Since then it has developedfrom being a trade fair meeting

place into a year-round centre forinternational exchange.




downstairs the focus is on a well-rounded sales and distribution systems, perfectly balanced andmatched designs, with integrationof many puzzle pieces into a singlelandscape.

At the 2015 Autumn Fair, as amember of the A 30 Küchenmeilethe Forum 26 Design Work-shop hopes that interchange willresult in even more positive feed-back. But within this framework,participants believe they will be ableto flag up their own unique core

Forum26 opened in the autumn of 2014, when Christian Sieger (Sieger Design, left) attracted a large audience; on 22 September he will again lead discussion on the latest trends. The Forum will be the lead meeting place on Sunday 20 September; actress Mariella Ahrens (right) of Störmer-Testimonial is expected among the guests.

skills. However, they are united bythe fact that they all focus on themid- and high- priced market segments.

In addition to the trade fair stands– 12.5 m², 40 m² and 80 m² to befitted out and staffed by the indivi-dual companies – there are fourmeeting rooms and a large cateringarea, plus the ‘spoga+gafa’ loungefor the barbecue starting each day atlunchtime. Another draw will be anopening party on Sunday, the firstday of the show, and a podium

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discussion on Tuesday evening 22 September. Here, representativesfrom various parts of the trade willdiscuss the latest kitchen and bath-room trends with design expertChris tian Sieger. The new cocktail baris a great place to meet each evening.Said Michael Otto: “We want this tobe a trade fair at which visitors canrelax after the hard work. We hopethat all visitors to the Forum26 Design Workshop will feel great.”His intention is that they will enjoynetworking at first hand.



WMF is a new member of theForum26 partnership; their

contribution has a full range of miniaturised kitchen electricalequipment intended for use as aneye-catching sales tool in high-endkitchen retail studios. At the focalpoint is the ‘My WMF’ kitchen set,allowing for an individual arran-gements of 30 types of product.The collection has a typical WMFlinked cylindrical style-thread inbrushed ‘Cromargan’ stainless steeland polished lids, so that all piecesof equipment use the same designlanguage.

To match his own cutlery, theend-user has a free choice of classic

designs; coffee machine, toaster,kettle, pillar- hand- and rod mixers,blender, milk foamer, coffee padmachine and electric grill. In addi-tion to the ‘Lineo’ and ‘Lono’ series,there are now the ‘WMF Küchen-minis’ – a completely new productsegment economising on the useof space, resources and energy. Alsonew are the ‘Salad-to-go’, the ‘Vitalis E’ pressure cooker and anespresso coffee machine for two orfour cups.

WMF kitchen equipment will be displayed in several DesignWorkshop kitchens. Martin Ludwigheads WMF’s small electrical divi-sion: “We are particularly delightedat the partnership with other mem-bers of Forum26. This unusualtrade show is perfect for us in thekitchen and matches with our overall marketing plans. Forum26provides a suitable backdrop to demonstrate the relevance of smallelectrical equipment in kitchen design.”

WMF

More sales with‘Mini-range’electricals

www.wmf.com

Schock was one of the first to signup for the 2014 Forum26-

Design Workshop. Amongst thehighlights of their 90-year jubileecelebrations were the carbon sinkand the new pop-art style marketing.For this year’s autumn fair the sinkmanufacturer has promised an extension of this veritable fireworkdisplay of new products. It will include further designs in the now

patented carbon-quartz compositematerial, exclusive colours and newfittings. One par ticularly forward-looking new product is the material‘Cristadur Natur’, a first in the designworkshop. This material dispensesentirely with artificial pigmentation,instead embodying the wild beautyof natural raw materials.

Sven-Michael Funck is Schock’sdirector international sales and head www.schock.de

‘Cristadur Natur’ isanother successful innovation for Schockand is totally devoidof artificial pigmen -tation; the slightlyrough surface has theappearance of realgranite

of marketing: “Cristadur Natur takesus back to our original roots. Itachieves its effect by totally dispen-sing with artificial pigmentation,combined with a slightly roughenedsurface, just like genuine Germangranite. It is ‘must-have’ material forthose whose lifestyle focuses on theuse of natural furnishings.”

Schock

Natural Beauty, Man-Made

For the design-conscious kitchen buyer the planningdoes not stop at cabinets and the larger electricalgoods; the ‘My Set WMF’ has consistent integrated design – up to 30 mini elec -trical products may be freelyconfigured for showroom use.


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During the past 30 years Rocken-hausen has earned a leading

position as a supplier to the furni-ture industry, particularly of high-end fittings for drawers and cup-boards. The company has set newtrends both in terms of functionand attractive design. Rocken hausenplaced the emphasis on design, quality and customer utility, withthe core skills being those of hand-finished products in high-value www.rockenhausen.com

solid wood varieties combined withaluminium, stainless steel, glass, felt,leather and other materials.

Working closely with the customer, Rockenhausen custom-builds exclusive product completionsystems. One example is an innova-tive modular box system designedfor use in any part of the home and providing total flexibility in thecompletion of drawers. The boxesare made in different sizes, enabling

drawers and pullout mechanisms allowing for infinitely variable ho-rizontal repositioning. With anti-slipmats it is not necessary to compart-mentalise the entire drawer interior.The system requires very few com-ponents. The width is adjustable andsolves the problem of attachment tothe drawer side-frame without aright-angled inner profile.

Rockenhausen

FlexibleUnique

Products

Germany’s East Westphalia regionmay be home to a large part of

the German furniture industry, butthere are many other days each yearwhen the furniture trades foregatherin Cologne. Cologne rightly claimsthe top perch for international tradefairs serving the furniture industry,furnishings, interior decorationhomes and gardens. Leading these isthe annual International FurnitureFair, with LivingKitchen, Living -Interiors, Orgatec, ‘spoga+gafa’, Interzum, Kind + Jugend, which areall well-established top industryevents in their respective sectors.These trade fairs also encompassupholstered furniture, free standingcabinets, kitchens, office furniture,outdoor living and innovative pro-ducts from suppliers to furniture manufacturers. Over the past few years the Cologne Fair has steadily

extended its trade fair portfolio intobooming overseas markets such asthe China International Kitchen andBathroom Expo (CIKB), the ChinaKids Expo, and furniPRO Asia inShanghai, plus of course Interzum inGuangzhou.

On March 1 the Cologne Fair joined Forum26 with the aim of advancing pan-industry com munica -tion both within East West phalia andelsewhere including interna tionalmarkets. Cologne also plans to ar-range visitor groups to Forum26 boththroughout the year and in particularduring kitchen fairs. Further, this cooperation aims to drive internatio-nalisation amongst the partner mem-bers at overseas trade fairs to providea point of professional contact fortrade fairs ‘Made in Germany’.

Cologne Fair

Concentrated Skills

www.koelnmesse.de

The Cologne Fair holds numerous trade fairsthroughout the year covering virtually the

entire range of furniture industry products,both national and international.

Rockenhausen’s modularbox system allows forflexible sub-division

of drawer space. With anti-slip mats, there

is no need to compart-mentalise the entire

drawer interior.


Many now long for a more natural living environment,

and prefer a dwelling with its owncharacter; perhaps one that tells astory but nevertheless looks smartand stylish, but is not cold or impersonal. The feel-good factorusually comes from the authenticwarmth exuding primarily fromnatural materials and emphasising individuality of the home. Theseare exactly the criteria used by manufacturer Holzloft, whose loftworkshop is the birthplace for handcrafted high-value products in solidwood.

Based at Enger in Germany’s EastWestphalia furniture manufacturingregion, Holzloft customers get acustom-de signed and built solutionto meet their personal require-ments; one that merits a place ofhonour within their own fourwalls. In this situation, wood is thekey material for a perfect solution.It is the only naturally renewable

construction material; one whichis the product of its local climate,soil, immediate environment andtheir influences. In addition, everytree is unique. Some of them were growing before the Thirty YearsWars, so the wood has seen manylocal changes. Hundreds of yearsago wood was used to build animalstalls, houses and entire towns. Itdeveloped its own individual character. The type of construction,the location, use by man and beast,sun, rain, wind and fire all left theirmark on the material. From this,Holzloft makes shelves, tables,chairs and lamps symbolising natural authenticity.

The business is owned by UdoGramit: “Our philosophy is to respect the age and history of thematerial by individual crafting anddesign; creating furniture of uniquecharacter.”

Holzloft

Wild Charm, Gentle Character


www.holzloft.de

Getting the interior design rightfor a kitchen drawer is an Ago-

form speciality, for which reason theForum26 Design Workshop is theright platform from which to presentits innovative new products to thebuying public.

Agoform has an enormous rangeof products that merit attention bothby reason of their design and tactilequalities. Together with other inno-

vative suppliers, Agoform can offerkitchen, bathroom and free standingcabinet-makers a wide range of dra-wer interior fittings and designfronts. Solutions now include newsurfaces for anti-slip mats whose de-sign matches that of the latest work-tops and niche wall splash panels.

Equally flexible are the design andsub-division of their cutlery dividers,which can be arranged to individual www.agoform.de

Whether in the bathroom, kitchen

or free-standing cabi-nets – Agoform has the

right answer for anykind of drawer divider

requirement.

requirement. There is a function tomeet any kitchen requirement.

Hygiene is of course all-impor-tant in the bathroom, for which reason Agoform had designed itsdrawer-dividers to meet this require -ment while nevertheless clearly leaving the emphasis on design andthe feel-good factor.

Holzhoft products inject theirnatural origins into custom-

made individual furniture.Each and every one is unique

and tells its own story.

Agoform

Always has the Answer



FO R U M 2 6 D E S I G N W E R K STAT T


Tiles and kitchen sinks are twocore areas of business for Villeroy

& Boch, and both are strongly represented in the Forum26 DesignWorkshop. The latest ceramic sinkshave been cast in bold yellow to deliver strong spot colour, while thenew tiles are a symbiosis of modernand traditional styles. The company’smotto ‘Inspired by our history’ isan oblique reference to its owntrack record in decor design, andits reinterpretation of some designsfrom bygone eras. For example, thenow famous 19th Century Mett -lacher Platten can again be foundin a modern context with colours,formats and patterns combined andblending with current trends. In addition, the range is based on the

modern ‘industrial style’ with expressive surfaces reminiscent ofcast concrete or an exclusive ‘used’look. To meet a widespread desirefor mate rials that embrace naturalcharacteristics, Villeroy & Boch hasits own unique embossed characterconveying authen ticity; it uses original shapes and natural coloursin its own special way. Inspired bynatural rocks, the stone-like patternshave consistent colour combina -tions and patterns, or the tile surfacehas the appearance of wood. Inevery case, ceramics products fromVilleroy & Boch embody an appea-rance bringing individual charm tothe home.

Villeroy & Boch

Expressive & Stylish

www.villeroy-boch.de

Straight after the recent move toRödinghausen, Störmer Küchen

opened a new kitchen exhibitionwith numerous surprises for thevisitor.

Chief among these are the 1,000m² Gocciadoro kitchen with verti-cal LED strip lighting and the brandnew Mariella Ahrens collection. TheGerman TV actress has her own www.stoermer-kuechen.de

‘Century Unlimited’ is a tile range made in high quality stoneware and is a reinterpretation of decors

originally used in 19th Century Mettlacher Platten tiles.

Not only is MariellaAhrens a German

television actress,she is also a busy

mother and kitchenuser who inspiredStörmer to create

her own collection.

ideas about what makes a good kitchen, and these have been adop-ted. Then there are new sales toolssuch as the ‘Five-minute kitchen’for the Web Portal Kitchenclick.deand the ‘Musterring’ trade brand.Taken together, they go to showhow creative, dynamic and versatileis this long-established kitchensmanufacturer. Of course, that also

holds good for the design behindthe front: for with immediate effectStörmer is up grading all cupboardinterior metal fittings with a titanium colour finish. From hingesto pharmacy drawers, all their kitchens will have a harmonisedand high-grade appearance.

Störmer Küchen

Kitchens with a Difference


Worktop maker Danielmeyersupplies kitchen fitters with

custom-made products from 12 to100 mm thickness. These may becombined with an attractive rangeof edge-banding materials and nichesplash wall panels. Chief executive Regina Danielmeyer: “We are a just-in-time supplier and we are very careful to make sure our customersreceive their products within a maximum of five days from orderplacement. Our service is based ontop quality and punctual deliveryfrom on a team that is highly quali-fied and uses its initiative, togetherwith ultra-modern machinery andour own delivery vehicles.”

Based at Löhne in Germany, Danielmeyer has access to an enor-mous range of decor laminates, solid woods, mineral- based mate-rials and compact boards (solidcore boards). The product spectrumis rounded off with matching decorniche back splash panels, digitallyprinted design glass, also lighting systems for the worktop and niche.In addition to the seamless transi-

tion between kitchen sink and cooker hob, Danielmeyer has solu-tions that are right up there withthe latest, such as the laser edge.Says Regina Danielmeyer: “We arequite able of completing an opticaland seamless functional transitionbetween worktop and edge. This isparticularly im portant with plainwhite and looks just as if it was allone piece of material.” In addition,Danielmeyer uses high-value edge-banding PUR adhesive or the well-tried and tested EVA hotmelt products.

Certified by both PEFC and FSC,the worktop specialist always hasindividual solutions on offer for itscustomers. Kitchen fitters also placegreat importance on keeping to delivery date promises, high qua-lity, straightforward and a direct response to meeting the particularrequirement. She says: “We can tellthis is so, partly by virtue of thefact that leading kitchen manufac -turers stay with us for decades.”


www.danielmeyer.de


This is an ideal arrangement: Gorenje manufactures domestic

electrical equipment combiningtechnical perfection with the highest standards of innovative design, while Störmer is known formodern, individual kitchens. Theobjective of this exclusive new partnership is to combine their respective strengths, and will be

demonstrated for the first time inForum 26. Not only will Gorenjehave an 80 m² stand on the topfloor, but will also be in the groundfloor kitchen show with a cross-section from its wide portfolio andforming an integral part within several Störmer scenario exhibits.In addition, Gorenje has supplieda fully equipped demonstration and www.gorenje.de

catering service system for year-round use.

After its successful cooperationwith the Italian design studio Paninifarina, the French enfant terrible Ora Ito and the New Yorkbased industrial designer KarimRashid, Gorenje has now embarkedon a joint project with star designerPhilippe Stark. The company will

Gorenje will be exhibiting both onthe top floor, andon the ground floorwith its exclusivepartner StörmerKitchens.

Gorenje

Exclusive Partnership with Störmer Küchenlaunch a new product line at theforthcoming IFA. In addition, thehigh-end Gorenje+ models andstandard ranges will be on view in Westphalia, where they will nodoubt be the subject of ani mateddiscussion and source of inspira-tion.

Minerals are but one type ofmaterial from which Daniel-meyer makes worktops: othersinclude solid wood, decor laminates and laser-edges for seamless joins.

Danielmeyer

Unique Products On-Stream




Dornbracht’s new ‘Sync’ kitchensink tap fitting has two unusual

features: a pull-down tap lever and aspreader discharge function. Whenthe tap outlet nozzle is pulled down,the discharge pattern expands to 360degrees, thereby simplifying manytasks. The dynamic form language is www.dornbracht.com

a link to iconic Dornbracht designs,combining high aesthetic qualitywith first-class functionality.The Sync user has two alternative

discharge settings: a natural clearlaminar flow, or a powerful circularspread specially developed by Dorn-bracht to form a slim 28 mm dia-

meter nozzle outlet. Changes be -tween modes are made at the touchof a button on the rear face of theblack pullout. A long lever with anergonomic operating range of 90degrees regulates the discharge.

Dornbracht

Practical andDynamic

An enamel washbasin and bathsupported by a simple open

steel frame? That’s the basic idea behind the BetteLux Shape – a newconcept in bathroom design thatleaves both the inner and outer sur-faces of bath or washbasin open toview. The idea of an exoskeleton isnow generally accepted as an archi-tectural ironwork design feature andis one of the highlights of modernbuilding construction. However, notmany materials lend themselves tothis approach in interior design. Unthis case the washbasin and bathare held, supported and highlightedwithin an open steel frame. The powder-coated frames are

available in a range of accent colours, but for the moment bath-tubs are only available in black orwhite. The open-frame construc-

tion is very elegant – but wouldnot conceal the slightest flaw. Thewashbasin and bathtub are enamel-coated on both sides, excluding thepossibility of the slightest compro-mise, but fittings such as the wastepipe and overflow must of coursemeet the same high standard. A visible overflow system would bequite unacceptable on a bath ofthis kind. The answer was foundin the shape of a new design fromdrain specialist Viega, whichfunctions without an overflow out-let. It is operated with an electronicbath water depth monitoring sys -tem. If the water goes beyond apredefined depth, a drain valveopens for 15 seconds to maintaina steady level.

Bette

Filigree Hightech

www.bette.de

A feast for the eyes: Bette‘Lux Shape’ ceramic bath-rooms are supported by apowder-coated steel frame,with an electronic overflowregulator.

Dornbracht’s new Syncfitting has a new func -tion: a pull-down nozzleactivates a ring-shapeddischarge pattern. Thefitting has a 360-degreeswivel-radius; the high

outlet position and extended reach ensurewide freedom of action.


Sorting kitchen wastes into theirdifferent materials prior to dis-

posal requires care, but the job hasjust been made easier by Wesco’snew ‘Pullboy Soft Comfort’ wastecollection unit. Designed for fittingto the sidewalls under the kitchensink, the frame is only 330 mmdeep, leaving sufficient space forthe siphon or other adjacent fittings. In addition, the unit is extremely simple to install with thehelp of the ‘Comfort-Plus’ templatesupplied. And should anything jamor move incorrectly, the fault is easily rectified with a 3D-adjust-ment mechanism. The Pullboy SoftComfort moves on full-travel railswith an end-stop, and is self- closing with a motion dampener.The unit is rated to take loads upto 50 kg. Wesco makes one variant

with a permanently integrated lid,and a second rail-mounted versionwith a practical lid-holder and anti-slip mat, also providing space tohold washing up liquid or kitchenutensils.In addition to the Pullboy-Soft-

Comfort waste collection and sorting unit, Wesco has extendedits range of bathroom and laundrysorting products. This now includesa practical system that may be fitted inside any standard cabinet, and issuitable for retrofit. It can hold upto two 40-litre containers, givingsufficient space to sort laundryprior to washing. For small 30-cm cabinets Wesco also has two space-saving full-travel variants, with orwithout a lid.

Wesco

Systematic and Space Saving


www.wesco.de

Rosskopf + Partner has introdu-ced the ‘Avonite’ brand of

mineral-based materials made byAristech Surfaces LLC into its rangeto facilitate an even better responseto customer requirements. In ad-dition to the valuable nature of thematerial’s own physical properties,Avonite is available in a wide rangeof decors and panel sizes and Ross-kopf + Partner now has exclusiverights to this material in Germanyand Austria. Two types are available.

First are acrylic-bonded AvoniteAcrylic Solid Surfaces with a choiceof 56 patterns including six shadesof ‘Pure White by Rosskopf’, 25plain colours from the ‘Solid’ series, plus translucent and decorpatterns. The second is the poly-ester-bonded ‘Studio Collection’with 17 glass, crystal and blossompatterns. Two types of bondingagent make the materials suitablefor different applications. Theacrylic material is the better choice www.rosskopf-partner.de

Rosskopf + Partnernow supplies Avoniteslabs in 73 choices ofdecor, and two typesof mineral bondingagent: Avonite AcrylicSolid Surfaces and thepolyester-bonded Studio Collection.

for use with unusual 3D creations,while the ‘Studio Collection’ is better for building interior com-pletion, especially in contract furnishing, house building, foodservice and shipbuilding. The mineral slabs can be supplied inthickness of three, six, nine andtwelve milli metres, also in specialformats up to 1,524 mm widthand 5,182 mm length.

The new kitchen waste collec-tor bin from Wesco: the verypractical Pullboy Soft Comfort

is secured to the frame sidewalls under the sink.

Rosskopf + Partner

Creative Choices, Choices





Abare flame from a fireplace inthe home emits a strong psy-

chological perception of warmth,but who wants the smoke, soot andash? One answer is a fireplace inwhich the flame is the product ofbio- ethanol: and it is squeaky clean!Needing no chimney, such unitscan be installed as a design featureto any room in the home. A bio-ethanol fireplace is not a source ofradiant heat, but has an undoubted www.spartherm.com

optical and psychological effect.The ‘ebios-fire designs from Spar-therm’ have a timelessly elegantchrome steel surround and comein three basic types: wall-mounted, free-standing or raised on feet. The‘feel-good’ factor is easily adjustedwith a remote control unit – andthe flickering flames emerge behind a protective glass screen andin front of a mirror, enhancing thevisual impression of warmth.

The Spartherm burners meet allthe latest technical safety require-ments of DIN Industrial Standard4734-1. Based at Melle in Ger-many, each year Spartherm’s 500employees manufacture some45,000 stoves of various kindswith inserts and cassettes, and thecompany is an undoubted pioneerin this sector.

Spartherm

Visions of Fire

specialist supports glanners intent onoptimizing kitchen potential with training sessions and information material. With this support they canutilize the potential for adding valueas a useful tool in sales discussions.

The Internet portal www.clever-storage.com, initiated and supportedby Kesseböhmer, has successfully catapulted these ideas into the onlineworld. The website already boasts500,000 hits a month. lt successfullyembeds kitchen planning into awide-ranging network of topics loosely associated with the kitchen.And the database lists almost 3,000active dealers ready to be discoveredby end-users. Kitchen studios alsoprofit from further cooperation op-tions for directly adressing end-users.

Kesseböhmer

Potential for adding value

www.clever-storage.com

Entertaining and informative – that's the Internet portalwww.clever-storage.com initiated and

supported by Kesseböhmer.

Modern form language foran ‘old flame’: Spartherm’s

beautifully-designed‘ebios fire’ bio-ethanol

fireplaces combine high- grade mate rials with a unique appearance and

are an ideal interior fittingfor the modern home.

Clever and imaginative planningcan gain kitchen users a Iot of

valuable space. This is why Kesseböh-mer puts so much emphasis on thistopic throughout product develop-ment. Development criteria for allKesseböhmer products focus onspace saving, customizable storagefittings which give users a clear viewof stored goods and easy access tothem. And, of course, stylish designsare not forgotten. The German fittings


bathroom furniture, unobtrusivewall design and purist architecture,the result is a perfect stage for ahigh-quality washbasin surround.The huge range of colour

choice and materials provides virtually unlimited design choice

being sub sumed into a surroun-ding design concept, the Italian manufacturer’s products have theirvery own ‘heads up’ effect, andgive the bathroom its own verypersonal highlight. When used inassociation with straight-lined

No longer is the bathroom regarded as a simple ‘wet cell’,

but are attractive in their ownright, with stylish, modern fittingssuch as washbasin surroundlighting made by specialist manu-facturer Glass Design. Instead of

for the ‘stage show’ – whether inhand-made crystal glass, extrovertaluminium variants, or virtuallyany colour in ‘VetroFreddo’. GlassDesign has washbasin surroundsin nine types of material and morethan 200 production workers attheir factory in the heart of Tuscany. The products in Muranoglass are hand made by 15 skilledglassworkers. Each small item is aunique piece of artwork in its ownright.Under a technical agreement

with Dornbracht, Glass Design alsomakes unusual crystal finger gripsand handles for combination withthe ‘MEM’ range. Their presen -tation at Forum26 will be roundedoff by the BaliSpa brand ofwashbasin surrounds sold in Germany through Osa GmbH &Co. KG of Iserlohn, which for 40years has been known in manyparts of the world as a supplier ofhigh- value bathroom, kitchen andlifestyle products.

Glass Design

Art in the Bathroom


www.o-s-a.de, www.glassdesign.it,www.mybalispa.de

Well-known as an innovator inthe kitchen business, Schwane-

kamp has systematically grown itsworktop manufacturing activities andnow has a very wide range of products. The comprehensive rangeof choice extends from the entry- level ‘Concept’ through the basic ‘StoneTop’ to high-end models –with a product for virtually any pointin the market.

With its patented and steadily op-timised manufacturing processes,Schwanekamp now manufactureslightweight worktops and furniturecomponents of virtually any size andshape, and with countless choices ofedge- finishing and designs – andfrom more than 100 different typesof material in particular natural stone,but also frequently in compositequartz and ceramics. Depending

Schwanekamp worktopsare based on stone or similar materials and aresuitable for a wide rangeof uses as both functionaland design features. upon the thickness and type of

material, the top skin is between sixand twelve millimetres thick. Theworktop lower surface is a water-proof material that will hold woodscrews and is strengthened by a steelframe. The finished combined mate-rial is between 25 and 130 mm thick,but the weight is 0almost the same.

Schwanekamp

Fascination in Stone


The ‘Ice Oval’ washbasin sur-round from Glass Design seenhere in combination with the‘Glamorous Tuning’ crystal finger grip gives the bathroom an unusual and extravaganttouch. In Germany, this brand is sold through Osa.

www.schwanekamp.de


Industriestraße 58, 32289 Bruchmühlen-Rödinghausen, Daily opening hours during the Kitchens Fair 19 - 25.09.2015, 9 am to 6 pm

Special Events during the OWL Kitchens Fair 2015:20.09.:‘Mix with the Stars’ – Starts 4 pm22.09.: Presentation by Christian Sieger of sieger design, followed by a podium discussion on ‘Trends in Kitchens and Bathrooms’ – starts 6 pm


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