ADD NOISE MINIMISING FEATURES
Open plan spaces are here to stay, but sociable living
needs to be balanced with high levels of comfort, including
minimising noise.
This could involve zoning larger spaces using screening to
help contain the noise or installing products and systems
specifically designed to absorb noise. Recent innovations
include acoustic panels printed with patterns for floor to
ceiling applications as well as adjustable acoustic beams
that can be applied to both ceilings and walls to absorb
sound and are available in 17 colours.
The choice of kitchen appliance is also important to keep
the peace and there are several products worth considering
in this respect. Kitchen appliance manufacturer, Novy, has
launched a range of products aimed at providing silent
power in the kitchen. Its cooker hoods have been designed
with an advanced soundproofing system and a doublewalled
bottom plate, which make them quieter than
whatever is cooking.
"Kitchens, in particular, offer huge potential
for housebuilders and developers to help their
customers feel healthier and happier."
Miele also offers an extractor fan with a specially insulated
motor, chimney and cooker hood canopy for effective sound
proofing. The same product diffuses one of three selected
scents and changes colour helping to appeal to more senses
as part of a multisensory design approach.
CLEAN THE AIR
A study commissioned by environmental charity Global
Action Plan revealed that indoor air pollution is 3.5 times
worse than outdoor air pollution and at its peak can be up
to 560 times higher.
Although there are various ways homeowners can help to
reduce air pollution, such as air purifiers, housebuilders can
also play a part.
Many building products emit volatile organic compounds
(VOCs). These are toxic gases which are partly responsible
for an increase in respiratory and other serious health
conditions. Choosing materials at the design stage that are
rated as low/no VOC can therefore significantly improve
air quality. These include natural construction materials for
countertops such as stone, recycled glass, reclaimed wood
and stainless steel.
A HAPPY HOME
There is no denying that wellness is a global trend. With a
rapidly rising number of people taking action to improve
their wellbeing, housebuilders and developers must move
quickly to keep up.
From the application of new technologies and natural
building materials through to more considered design
concepts, there are many ways to create a bespoke kitchen
that ensures homebuyers are not only happier but healthier.
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KITCHENS
Commodore Design - Bespoke As Standard
Stylish Kitchens, Sell Homes
Heart of the home. Social space. The place
where we feed the ones we love. Regardless
of how you’d describe yours, the fact is great
kitchens sell homes. And ‘Commodore Design’
kitchens sell homes even faster.
We design kitchens that homebuyers fall in love
with. Our 50 years of contract kitchens experience
and industry leading future trends analysis can
help you predict fashion forward styles and must
have features ahead of time. Thanks to us, the
kitchens you specify now, will be bang on trend
when your customers are ready to sign on the
dotted line.
Whatever style, dimensions, materials and finish
you’re looking for, we can design to your brief
and add the clever extra touches that will set
your development apart.
Work with us and our wealth of consumer insights
today, and you can be confident of kitchens that
excite and delight your customers tomorrow.
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