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THE LATEST LAUNCHES, LOOKS AND IDEAS EXCITING US NOW

FEATURE ELLEN FINCH

BETWEEN THE LINES

It’s not often we can call an extractor beautiful, but there’s something pleasantly graphic about Parallel, the new launch from Falmec. Two slim parallel lines of LED lighting and a black or white glass lower panel give the extractor a sleek look, and the operation is just as simple: there’s integrated touch control via remote control.

Parallel, £1,200, Falmec

IN THE ROUND

The newest addition to Indigenous’ countertop basins collection is Ahuir – named after a beautiful beach in Valencia. Handmade from terracotta, this round, sandtoned basin is the perfect rustic touch for a spa-like space.

Ahuir terracotta basin, £845, Indigenous

NEW HUES

Eco Colours is the new generation of sustainable high-pressure laminates from kitchen designer Pluck. The carbon neutral colours, manufactured by Arpa Industriale, are created using lignin, a natural, renewable binder, in place of 50% of the petroleum-derived resin usually used. It’s hard to chooseafavouriteshadeof the eight –we’d happily see any of them on our kitchen cupboards.

Pluck kitchens start from £20,000

CLASSICAL BEAUTY

With its understated curves and architectural carved rim, the Aston – the new bath by BC Designs – is a piece grounded in classical style. With a silk matt finish, there’s a softness to this bath that lends it to almost any scheme – try pairing with Santorini blue and terracotta to transport you to the easy breezy Aegean.

Aston bath, L1720mm, £5,850, BC Designs

LIGHT THE WAY

deVOL can do no wrong, it seems, when it comes to lighting design. The latest piece in its repertoire is the Creamware Rise & Fall light, a ceramic shade with a glossy cream glaze suspended from a brass pulley and balanced by a matching ceramic counterweight. Lower the light over your dining table for intimate dinner part