Kitchens & bathrooms

THE LATEST LAUNCHES, LOOKS AND IDEAS EXCITING US NOW

SUPER FAN

Island extractors don’t come better-looking than the Vogue, a new addition to designer cooker hood brand Falmec’s portfolio. Expect form and function: the extractor boasts anti-odour filters, three speeds and optional remote control system, and the statement 88cm-wide design features a unique undulating edge. It also doubles up as a pendant with an Led-lit glass dome. Choose from red, teal or pastel green, all paired with a bronze interior – or opt for a minimalist matt black. Vogue extractor, £2,500, Falmec

LOOK THE PART

We know the little details are all too important when it comes to great design, which is why we’re celebrating the new-look Pura 5000 series of shower enclosures by Italian brand Duka. The range now includes five new finishes for hinges and handles – matt white, matt black, brushed black, brushed copper and brushed brass (pictured) – giving these small elements a key role in a scheme. Pura 5000 shower enclosure, price on request, Duka

TOP OF THE (COLOUR) POPS

We’re always happy to see a good-looking kitchen appliance – and the Vertuo Pop coffee machine from Nespresso delivers the goods. In six new colourways, from primary brights to Liquorice Black or Coconut White, this compact machine will add a dose of fun to your worktop. Oh, and it doesn’t compromise on quality either with the same Centrifusion tech that tailors each cup of coffee to the specific blend. Vertuo Pop, £99 (or £50 via subscription), Nespresso

BLISSFUL BATHING

Somehow it’s been four years since the last launch from luxury British bath brand Victoria + Albert Baths, so we were excited by news of Lussari, a suite of three baths with a softly curved interior – including the brand’s first corner bath. The name was inspired by a peak in the Italian Alps, a place of sanctuary for over 650 years – just the vibe we want from our bathing experience. A matching Lussari 55 basin completes the collection. Lussari collection, baths from £2,880; basins from £624, Victoria + Albert Baths 

MIRROR, MIRROR

That stainless-steel kitchens aren’t just the reserve of professional chefs is confirmed by Italian brand Abimis’ timeless designs. Made from food-safe and hard-wearing AISI 304 stainless steel, the original Ego kitchen boasts clean-cut shapes and elegant lines – and now in a mirror finish, it’s the focal point this workhorse of a room needs. Ego kitchen, price on request, Abimis

SLEEK STYLE ON TAP

Fans of Plank Hardware’s kitchen cabinet upgrades will be pleased to hear they’ve added a new notch to their belt: mixer taps. With two silhouettes and three texture details, there’s choice, but not too much – and the taps come in Plank’s core finishes (brass, antique brass, matt black and stainless steel) so you can match with your existing hardware. Armstrong tap in brass, £139.95, Plank Hardware

COOK UP A STORM

Bertazzoni is a go-to for quality appliances that combine functionality with sleek Italian style – so the hi-tech freestanding Air-tec cooker with integrated extraction system, the newest addition to the Professional Series, has rocketed to the top of our wish list. Multi-zone technology means you can combine any two of the four induction zones to create a larger one and the oven boasts 11 functions, perfect for keen cooks. Choose from six colourways, including classic stainless steel and a zesty orange. Professional Series 90cm Air-tec induction range cooker with integrated hood, from £5,499, Bertazzoni

SERENE SCHEME

If your bathroom feels less like a spa than you’d like, the new capsule collection from Nkuku can help remedy that while you’re plotting a Gwyneth-inspired renovation. Designed to encourage quiet and reflection, the range includes elegant storage, glass dispensers and this reclaimed elm stool – the perfect perch for a moment of peace. Talda stool, £175; Valeska recycled glass soap dispenser, £25, both Nkuku