Design Buy Build Issue 54 2022 | Page 32

KITCHENS

CONVENIENCE AND WELLBEING AT HOME

Image shows : Pronteau 4-in-1 Propure Monobloc Quad Chrome [ PT1160 ] - Offers 75-98 ° instant filtered steaming hot water , fresh filtered cold , as well as your regular hot and cold functions . The hot water temperature is set via the PROBOIL . 2X under sink boiler : intelligent hot water boiler , offering fast and trouble-free delivery of steaming hot filtered water at the touch of a handle . Fast and simple to install , this model offers a 2-litre stainless steel tank , tool-less installation and is an insulated model with low running costs but with quick re-boil times and simple intuitive digital controls .
Five finishes available : Chrome , Brushed Nickel , Matt Black , Brushed Brass and Urban Copper .
Paul Illingworth , Design Manager , Abode
Consumers have come to terms with living in ever changing circumstances for nearly two years now and the market has responded by moving quickly to accommodate an ‘ at home ’ lifestyle , which is leaning towards a more adaptable work / life environment . As a result , premium manufacturers are refining their specialisms to attract more discerning end users at all levels of the market and as customer expectations rise , so is the level of product innovation and services being offered in the mainstream : inspiring new form and function in the marketplace that is sensitive to the customer , home and planet .
I think the need for added convenience and increased wellbeing at home in light of the pandemic has led to a reappraisal of the kitchen . These two factors are now converging with a desire to be more sensitive to the environment with factors like conserving energy , save water and even reduce waste at home by encouraging consumers to reduce , reuse and recycle . I think these market trends will only intensify as leading manufacturers set a new standard when providing convenient solutions that benefit both home and lifestyle , especially when they are designed-in to foundational kitchen components like sinks and taps .
Hybrid design that captures a range of different functions , styles and features is providing homeowners with a remarkable level of customisation – be it design or utility .
Stand out trends are therefore looking at expedient interior design solutions that offer both style and substance and a great example of this , is the 4-in-1 hot water tap facilitating hot , cold , boiling and filtered water from one source . I believe the popularity for this type of product has stemmed from the kitchen becoming the ‘ workhorse of the home ’ over the last 18 months and so any design element that can help with everyday tasks like preparing food through to cooking and cleaning , is gaining the upper hand and most notoriety within the UK tap market .
High lustre finishes with discernible patinas like copper , contemporary matt black , brushed stainless steel , along with antique brass and conventional chrome continue to stand firm in the modern kitchen , with 2022 trends looking towards distinct polishing and surface treatments that differentiate tap designs from other models on the market , as well as complementary accessories like a hand spray , soap dispenser and even the kitchen sink .
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