January 31, 2012 by admin
To celebrate 20 years of beautiful kitchens we are giving away a free boiling water tap worth £870 with all new enquiries that become orders before Easter 2012.
The Quooker PRO3-VAQ hot water tap is the new must-have item for every contemporary kitchen, saving you money, saving you space and bringing your home into the 21st century.
The Quooker is the only tap that delivers true boiling water at a constant 100°C for fast preparation of drinks and a host of other uses such as cooking pasta, blanching vegetables, sterilising, poaching fish, making up baby formula, warming plates and removing candle wax.
Minimum order applies. Get the full story by clicking through to our special offers tab.
January 20, 2012 by admin
We are delighted to present a gorgeous new accessible kitchen recently fitted at the West London home of Geoff Adams-Spink, former BBC correspondent and producer and currently Director of Adams-Spink Ltd. Mr Adams-Spink has upper limb disabilities and severely impaired vision as a result of the morning sickness drug, thalidomide. Following an injury in the 1990s, he also has chronic back pain.
Geoff worked closely with designer Adam Thomas to create the perfect kitchen for his newly extended home. The goal was to create a modern, yet timeless kitchen that would be a real asset to the house. Geoff selected Access Matters light oak furniture in a simple shaker style. It was important to incorporate good visual cues into the design, so dark polished granite worksurfaces were added to the scheme along with light porcelain floor tiles. This makes it much easier to see the edges of the worksurfaces. Careful lighting choices also emphasise the perimeters of the floor and provide focussed task lighting on the large island unit.
The impressive Elica Om extractor hood can be operated by remote control, as can other accessories in the room. A striking blue glass splashback, above the hob, picks up the colour of the LED plinth lighting and provides an easy-clean surface in the main cooking zone. Appliances have been set at very precise heights to ensure good access, and heat resistant pullout surfaces beneath each oven allow hot food to be transferred safely. Neff SlideAway ovens were selected for this design because their doors disappear into a void beneath the oven cavity, creating a safer cooking experience.
Mr Adams-Spink believes that the beauty of his kitchen lies in the subtlety of the accessible features, which are not immediately apparent. And for us this room is the epitome of a well designed accessible kitchen; function and form in perfect harmony, and a totally bespoke solution for our client.
More images of this superb room can be found by using this link. If you would like more details about our accessible kitchen service, give us a call and arrange to meet Adam to discuss your requirements.
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January 10, 2012 by admin
A very Happy New Year to all our clients, suppliers and colleagues in the industry! This year we’re celebrating 20 years in business with a fantastic New Year’s offer for all new orders placed by Easter 2012. Read all about it using this link.
Our passion for beautiful kitchens and exceptional workmanship is the motivation behind the Design Matters team. Hot off the press this month are two great examples of the finest British craftsmanship; stunning projects using Edwin Loxley bespoke furniture which we have just posted on our Classic Kitchens portfolio pages.
The kitchen featured below is Premier Shaker style from Edwin Loxley in a combination of painted oak, and oak framed doors with pippy oak centre panels. This very simple shaker door style, with a narrow frame set into a wooden frame is shaker style in its purest form. Ivory brown polished granite and square knobs have been chosen by our client and the finished result is classically stylish. The adjacent room has been fitted with matching oak storage which is featured in more detail in our portfolio pages for this project .
The kitchen shown below is a shaker moulded door from Edwin Loxley, which has an interesting ‘bead’ detail on the door frame. This small addition gives it a slightly more traditional feel without becoming fussy. This kitchen was factory primed and hand painted on site for handmade perfection. Antique bronze door knobs and polished Ivory Fantasy granite complete the picture. The furniture extends to the adjacent dining area with bespoke cabinetry and display shelves. For more images, go the the page for this project.
October 5, 2011 by admin
Design Matters will be appearing at Naidex South from 19-20 October 2011. Naidex South is the new exhibition for SouthEast England providing inspiration for families and individuals affected by disability, learning difficulties, long term conditions including arthritis, diabetes, dementia and autism, to live more independently.
Adam Thomas of Design Matters will be available for individual appointments during Naidex South. Book your appointment now by calling the office or emailing us.
At our stand we will be demonstrating a Ropox rise and fall table, distributing brochures and leaflets and responding to queries from visitors. For more information on the show and to register, visit the Naidex South web site.
To make your visit to Naidex South even more worthwhile, the GLA Disability Capital Conference 2011 will also be taking place at ExCel London to celebrate independent living in the Capital. The conference will include sessions on the 2012 Paralympic Games and the work that is already taking place to improve access to transport, employment and disability arts in London.
Speakers include Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and Maria Miller, Minister for Disabled People. Topics will include Olympic legacy, transport, hate crime, volunteering, London debt strategy, changing faces, invisible disability and disability equality in practice.
London 2012 Paralympic Athletes will also be attending, to meet visitors, share their experiences and explain how you can get involved.
Speakers include Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and Maria Miller, Minister for Disabled People. Topics will include Olympic legacy, transport, hate crime, volunteering, London debt strategy, changing faces, invisible disability and disability equality in practice. London 2012 Paralympic Athletes will also be attending to meet visitors, share their experiences and explain how you can get involved.
Follow this link to the Disability Capital web site for more information.
September 22, 2011 by admin
Adam Thomas, the UK’s leading accessible kitchen designer will be a delegate at the Case Management Society Annual Conference , at the Gatwick Hilton in early October.
The Conference tagline is: ‘A Life Changed – Case Management Intervention’. Of particular interest to Adam will be the items on Back Injuries and Motivating Clients on 4 October, since these two areas inform much of his work.
There will be an opportunity to meet Adam over lunch on 4 October, or afterwards over drinks.
If you would like to set up a meeting, please contact the office with your details so that Adam can keep in touch.
