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THE LATEST LAUNCHES, LOOKS AND IDEAS EXCITING US NOW
SURPRISE SPLASH
You can count on Kast to deliver a dose of fun to bathrooms – and its latest collection, Holm, doesn’t disappoint. The colourful basins come with a splash of terrazzo on the interior. Choose from three basins, Anno, Nema and Mesa. From £1,500, Kast
MATERIAL MATTERS
It can be tricky to add texture to a kitchen, since soft furnishings are pretty much out of bounds – but Dutch brand Keller proves that a strong material palette is within reach with its new Urban Nude range, which combines stone-effect surfaces, wood decors and fluted glass for a richlylayeredspace. Shownhere with ‘sea salt’ units, coffee oak fronts and fluted glass units with matt black aluminium frames. Kitchens from around £20,000 to £25,000, Keller
QUALITY TIME
A quality kitchen is always a worthwhile investment and we’re big fans of furniture brand Makers. We were particularly taken by the brass sculptural handles on the Lullingstone cabinet, examples of just how special a bespoke piece can be. Kitchens, price on request, Makers
YES CHEF
If you love colour, a Bertazzoni appliance always makes a bold statement – and this jaunty red colourway from its Professional Series is now available on the new 120cm induction range cooker with teppanyaki grill. The new launch boasts six cooking zones, including the grill, plus Bertazzoni’s 11-programme multifunction ovens. With an A energy class, this is a seriously smart addition to a home cook’s kitchen. Professional range cooker, from £6,499 for stainless steel finish, Bertazzoni
GLOBAL AMBITION
The collaboration between Designers Guild and Fired Earth goes above and beyond our expectations – it’s an absolute celebration of pattern and colour and feels global in its inspiration. Shibori (pictured) adds a modern twist to the ancient Japanese art of tie-dyeing; Laterza is inspired by the glamour of the 1920s; and the Jaal tiles feature a pattern deri
