Bathrooms, Washrooms & Kitchens
THE CHANGING FACE OF
SURFACES IN 2015
Stephen Moss, the MD of worktop specialist Max-Top shares the top five
changes he has noticed in the surface industry over the last twelve months.
1. Speed and simplicity are a top priority
As surface installation often accounts for just a fraction of a renovation project, the speed and simplicity of installation can be crucial to ensuring that
timescales and kept.
2. Affordability still matters
Purchasers are demanding products that do not compromise on style, but offer exceptional value for money.
3. Monochrome to marble
The most popular worktop colours are still the traditional shades of White,
Black and Grey. However there is an increase demand for subtle marble finishes and beige tones.
4. Definitely durable?
Whether it is a consumer looking to renovate or an architect or specifier, working on a large-scale project durability is a key consideration.
5. Growing confidence
As 2015 has progressed we have received rave reviews from a host of installers who have been amazed at the speed and ease of working with modular work surfaces such as Max-Top Quarz.
For more information visit www.maxtopquartz.co.uk
Methven Invests in New Experience Centre
Methven - the award-winning global designer and manufacturer of premium showers and
tapware - has relocated its head office and showroom to the new Methven Experience
Centre in Golborne, Greater Manchester. The new facility is part of a significant six-figure
investment across the business.
Methven’s wide and growing product range, including the company’s two patented showering
technologies, Aurajet™ and Satinjet®, as well as the extensive Deva by Methven range. The
new centre benefits from working wet displays and demonstration areas, with QR code
technology allowing for product data sheets to be wirelessly streamed on television screens
throughout. The space also doubles as a training facility for trade, hotel, house builder and
retail customers to experience products first hand.
The investment comes hot on the heels of a string of prestigious award wins for the company,
including a place in the exclusive CoolBrands® 2015 list. The recently launched Aurajet Aio
range has already scooped a number of international and national awards, including a German
Design Award 2016, Gold in the ‘Consumer Product’ category at the New Zealand Best
Design Awards 2015 and a 2015 Australian GOOD DESIGN Award in ‘Product Design’.
Visit: www.methven.com/uk/home
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