New products and launches

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Caple’s new Oaten kitchen comes in six on-trend shades and at an affordable price – from £6,500

PERFECT MATCH

Already a hit for its retro feel and deliciously rounded edges, Claybrook’s Smithfield basin now comes paired with a leggy industrial-style washstand. Not to be outshone, the popular basin can also be in a matt black to match the stand, which has a handy towel rack and rail. An elegant addition to any bathroom. 60cm Smithfield basin in matt black, £700; Smithfield metal stand, £1,375 (claybrookstudio.co.uk)

Great outdoors

This summer’s biggest kitchen must-have? An outdoor one, of course. Thankfully Brookmans by Smallbone has done the hard work for us with its Alfresco kitchen. Designed with f lexibility in mind, it comes in modules in various sizes to build a bespoke configuration that can accommodate a sink, cooking area, prep space and refrigeration. You can throw in a sleek six-burner barbecue too. The Alfresco kitchen, from £25,000 (brookmans.co.uk)

On the radar

Lam Lighting is an exciting new ceramic lighting brand born out of the pandemic with a focus on craftsmanship, sustainability and being British made. Founded by designer David Lam and his ceramicist wife Julie, Lam Lighting’s pieces are all handmade and are being snapped up for design schemes by leading kitchen brands including Davonport. We are sold on the pretty Millais pendant, made from porcelain and glass. Millais pendant, £134 (lam-lighting.co.uk)

HI-TECH HOOD

Cooking has got easier thanks to new Wi-fi-connected extractors by Elica. Controlled via a smartphone or using Alexa and Google Home, you can set the extraction speeds and lighting functions from your sofa. The Super Plat is an ultra slim wall-mounted cooker hood. Super Plat, £840 (elica.com)