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Kitchen Gold
Here we profile the gold winners from the bathroom sector
Induction Hob T44T80 with Point & Twist Control by Neff – The Point & Twist control created by Neff is a magnetic attachment to the hob. To select a particular zone, the metallic dial is just turned and then tipped to choose the desired area of the hob.
It is totally removable when not in use, offering easy cleaning of the hob surface, smooth uncluttered aesthetics and an additional safety measure to keep the controls out of reach of children.
U-See Oven by Hoover Candy – Clever lighting is at the heart of the U-See Oven's innovative design. 14 white LED lights located in the oven door illuminate the whole cavity and act as a low energy alternative to conventional oven bulbs. U-See uses just 1 watt of power compared to anything up to 50 watts used by standard oven lighting systems.
The oven also has a range of other clever efficiency features including a variable speed fan to optimise cooking temperature and airflow.
Openspace by Hotpoint – A groundbreaking built-in oven that provides the versatility of a double-oven in a single oven space. Designed by Makio Hasuike, the space inside can be separated with a thermally insulating divider to enable each space to be operated independently with its own temperature and time controls.
GlassEco surfaces by GlassEco – British company GlassEco has truly innovated with its impressive recycling-based product. With ingredients including discarded wine bottles, sea-shells, jam jars, car brake lights, beer bottles and clear glass, the recycled worktops are clean, safe and made in the UK without creating waste.
Zaha Hadid Tap by Zaha Hadid for Triflow Concepts – The picture very much speaks for itself, with Hadid's trademark styling transferred painstakingly into a production tap.
Artematica kitchen system by Valcucine – Made entirely out of aluminium and glass, Valcucine's Invitrum , designed by Gabriele Centazzo, scores highly on the sustainability front. Not only has it been made from sustainable material, but the kitchen's component parts are all 100 per cent recyclable after use too.
Metris curved corner system by PWS – An innovative system for introducing curves to any kitchen design without having to go bespoke. The clever corner system can be adapted for use on island units, peninsular sections or fitted curves to create the curved look.
Swich by Abode – A highly original product design that enables any kitchen tap to be retro-fitted with a filtered water function.
Gaia kitchen by Bazzeo – US manufacturer Bazzeo's Gaia kitchen is the first of its kind made completely from post-consumer waste paper. This includes the box, door, and drawer fronts as well as counters and panels.
Mesa kitchen by Alfredo Haberli for Schiffini – A unique and eyecatching modular kitchen design by Alfredo Haberli. The wide range of materials (including copper, steel, natural stone and solid steel) and a choice of multi-height units are aimed at breaking down the kitchen's functions, giving it greater flexibility.
Matrix 150 modular kitchen system by Nolte – Using the mantra ‘keep it straight and simple' Nolte devised the Matrix 150 system. It involved adjusting all elements of the kitchen design to the basic measure of 150mm to ensure that all units are a multiple of 150 in size, applying to width, height and depth.
