Finishing touches
Practical and stylish essentials to complete your space
EAU ZONE
1 All in one Combining functional design with a high quality stainless-steel finish, the geometrically styled C71-F45006 sink combination, £1,173 from Hansgrohe, has a flat, wide rim. In a chrome finish, it comes with a mixer tap and separate control lever, waste and overflow set, and a concealed box to store the hose of the pullout spray.
2 Thin line For a sleek, seamless look in a modern setting, Abode’s Connekt Flushfit’s stainless-steel design, with ultra-thin edge in 1.0 and 1.5 bowl styles, and distinctive drainer patterns, is easy to clean. It comes with an Orbit waste and pre-fitted seal strip for quick and easy installation and the 1.5 bowl version is £211.
3 Colour block Add instant impact to the kitchen with Reginox’s Regicolour Ohio coloured stainless-steel sinks. Available in Midnight Sky, Arctic White and Sahara Sand as well as any bespoke colour such as Aubergine, shown here, it has an attractive low-profile, easy-to-care-for metallic pearlescent finish and costs from £220.
4 Multi function Blanco’s Etagon stainless-steel sink, from £614, is a clever threetier design that allows you to multi-task in a small space. It comes with slipresistant saucepan suspension rails or runners, a chopping board and bowl.
ON THE TURN
1 Curve appeal The chef-style Pescara Semi-Pro XL, £450 from Franke, can be used as a normal, dual or needle spray tap, which makes it ideal for washing and preparing vegetables or filling and rinsing pots and pans.
2 Red alert Make a statement with the Spirale from The 1810 Company. When you fancy an update, just replace the hose in one of 12 shades including red, orange, yellow and green. The side lever is available in chrome or brushed steel with prices from £350 for the chrome design. Additional hoses cost £18 each.
3 Hot stuff Offering hot, cold and boiling water, the Hotspot Titanium, from £1,350 for the 4L version, is the latest three-inone innovation. In chrome or stainless-steel effect with a swan or drop neck, it comes with an integrated filter and Intelliprotect touch-control safety as well as optional hands-free operation.
4 Traditional twist Perrin & Rowe’s Aquitane sink mixer, £541, with pull-down rinse, is an alternative to the standard side spray rinse and ideal for limited worktop space. It comes with a retractable hand spray and singlelever control. In chrome, nickel and pewter, English bronze, gold or aged, satin and polished brass, it’s great for classic schemes.
5 Three-in-one Insinkerator’s L Shape 3N1 Steaming Hot Water Tap, from £729.99, comes in an anthracite finish with an adjustable electronic thermostat and LED display to dispense filtered, steaming hot water as well as regular hot and cold.
6 Golden touch In keeping with the trend for metallics, the Matt Rose Gold Nemo mixer tap, from £502 from MGS, is hardwearing and hand finished in precision-made stainless steel.
7 Chill factor Save on buying bottled water with Grohe’s Blue water system that lets you enjoy filtered, chilled still, semi and sparkling water on tap. Blue Home costs from £2,039.
SHAPE UP
1 Designer detail The classic rococo pattern on these Partridge ceramic matt tiles, £36 a sq metre, combines rustic charm with a textured finish. Designed by
Ted Baker for British Ceramic Tile, each pack of nine 331 x 331mm tiles includes a random mix of four subtle designs.
2 Industrial edge Go for organic texture with Bridge Relief glazed ceramic tiles from Gemini Tiles, which have distinctive ridged markings reminiscent of timber cladding. Choose from White, Beige (above), Copper or Graphite.
The distressed matt finish is ideal for a modern urban look. From £42.99 a sq metre.
3 Geo pattern Head back to the 1970s with this update of a retro classic. Gabriella Ocean is a patterned porcelain wall tile (200 x 200mm) from Stone & Ceramic Warehouse, which costs £102 a sq metre and is ideal for creating a feature splashback behind the cooker, hob or sink.
4 Spanish flavour Bring a fresh, summer feel into the kitchen all year round with V&A Galicia glazed ceramic wall tiles (200 x 200mm) from Tile Giant, which costs £153.06 a sq metre or £6 for an individual tile.
5 Exotic influence The new Esenzia Fenice ceramic wall tile collection from Tile Mountain has a weathered, Mediterraneanstyle pattern in a classic metro format. The 300 x 150mm tiles are £18.99 a sq metre.
6 In shape Go for something different with White Alabaster Hexagon porcelain tiles (330 x 285mm) from Walls & Floors. These textured designs are ideal for transforming a wall or feature area and costs £29.95 a sq metre.
7 Brick style A new addition to Fired Earth’s much-loved Forecast range, the Forth coloured tiles (75 x 150mm) cost £89.76 a sq metre and can be matched with coordinating pencils and dados.