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Top five kitchen design trends for the housebuilding industry

2017-08-10T08:51:30Z

Moores:

[[File:Moores_Kensington_kitchen_in_Haze.jpg|link=File:Moores_Kensington_kitchen_in_Haze.jpg]]

Pictured: Moores Kensington kitchen in a Haze finish

Neil McDonald, Design Manager at Moores, provides his top five kitchen design trend tips to watch in the housebuilding industry.

1) Choose natural woodgrains and materials

There has been a trend towards natural materials, such as stone and woods, which provide a beautifully neutral and classic backdrop for the rest of the room. The natural tones blend seamlessly with a variety of appliances, fixtures and decors, to create a co-ordinated and sophisticated space that will appeal to the buyer.

2) Add variety with a mix of styles

To keep the space interesting, mix styles to add some on-trend texture or a splash of contrasting colour. Consider using the natural woodgrains side-by-side to stone to add a rich depth to the room design.

3) Provide flexibility with painted furniture

Painted furniture is becoming increasingly popular, offering a wide variety of colours and finishes to perfectly complement the overall space. By opting for painted furniture, you also provide design flexibility for the buyer, who can easily choose to later re-paint the furniture to keep up with current colour trends.

4) Matt versus gloss

Both matt and gloss finishes remain an equally fashionable choice for the home. Choose matt for a more subtle, muted effect and gloss for a touch of shine that reflects the light and helps to make the room appear bigger.

5) Keep it simple and sleek

With the growing trend for open-plan kitchens, a minimalist, sleek style is important. Make sure you incorporate plenty of storage solutions into the overall kitchen design to ensure clutter can be removed from the worktops and hidden away. A simple but effective design, in keeping with the rest of the home, ensures an efficient workflow and a beautifully stylish room.

Top five kitchen design trends for the housebuilding industry

2017-08-10T08:50:57Z

Moores:

[[File:Moores_Kensington_kitchen_in_Haze.jpg|link=File:Moores_Kensington_kitchen_in_Haze.jpg]]

Pictured: Moores Kensington kitchen in a Haze finish

Neil McDonald, Design Manager at Moores, provides his top five kitchen design trend tips to watch in the housebuilding industry.

1) Choose natural woodgrains and materials There has been a trend towards natural materials, such as stone and woods, which provide a beautifully neutral and classic backdrop for the rest of the room. The natural tones blend seamlessly with a variety of appliances, fixtures and decors, to create a co-ordinated and sophisticated space that will appeal to the buyer.

2) Add variety with a mix of styles To keep the space interesting, mix styles to add some on-trend texture or a splash of contrasting colour. Consider using the natural woodgrains side-by-side to stone to add a rich depth to the room design.

3) Provide flexibility with painted furniture Painted furniture is becoming increasingly popular, offering a wide variety of colours and finishes to perfectly complement the overall space. By opting for painted furniture, you also provide design flexibility for the buyer, who can easily choose to later re-paint the furniture to keep up with current colour trends.

4) Matt versus gloss Both matt and gloss finishes remain an equally fashionable choice for the home. Choose matt for a more subtle, muted effect and gloss for a touch of shine that reflects the light and helps to make the room appear bigger.

5) Keep it simple and sleek With the growing trend for open-plan kitchens, a minimalist, sleek style is important. Make sure you incorporate plenty of storage solutions into the overall kitchen design to ensure clutter can be removed from the worktops and hidden away. A simple but effective design, in keeping with the rest of the home, ensures an efficient workflow and a beautifully stylish room.

Top five kitchen design trends for the housebuilding industry

2017-08-10T08:50:25Z

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Moores reveals the top five kitchen design trends for the housebuilding industry

[[File:Moores Kensington kitchen in Haze.jpg]]

Pictured: Moores Kensington kitchen in a Haze finish

Neil McDonald, Design Manager at Moores, provides his top five kitchen design trend tips to watch in the housebuilding industry.

 
1) Choose natural woodgrains and materials 
There has been a trend towards natural materials, such as stone and woods, which provide a beautifully neutral and classic backdrop for the rest of the room. The natural tones blend seamlessly with a variety of appliances, fixtures and decors, to create a co-ordinated and sophisticated space that will appeal to the buyer.

 
2) Add variety with a mix of styles 
To keep the space interesting, mix styles to add some on-trend texture or a splash of contrasting colour. Consider using the natural woodgrains side-by-side to stone to add a rich depth to the room design.

 
3) Provide flexibility with painted furniture 
Painted furniture is becoming increasingly popular, offering a wide variety of colours and finishes to perfectly complement the overall space. By opting for painted furniture, you also provide design flexibility for the buyer, who can easily choose to later re-paint the furniture to keep up with current colour trends.

 
4) Matt versus gloss 
Both matt and gloss finishes remain an equally fashionable choice for the home. Choose matt for a more subtle, muted effect and gloss for a touch of shine that reflects the light and helps to make the room appear bigger.

 
5) Keep it simple and sleek 
With the growing trend for open-plan kitchens, a minimalist, sleek style is important. Make sure you incorporate plenty of storage solutions into the overall kitchen design to ensure clutter can be removed from the worktops and hidden away. A simple but effective design, in keeping with the rest of the home, ensures an efficient workflow and a beautifully stylish room.

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2017-08-10T08:49:05Z

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Sustainable domestic kitchens

2017-06-28T15:33:57Z

Moores:

[[File:Moores Vista Light Teal.jpg]]Antony Thompson, Construction Sales Director at Moores, provides his advice on sustainable kitchen design and specification for the housebuilding industry:

There is an increasing importance for housebuilders to specify products that help meet the strict industry sustainability regulations and comply with the Code for Sustainable Homes. Complete kitchens that help meet, or exceed, the required sustainability credits are therefore becoming an increasingly popular choice with manufacturers supplying more options to make meeting the criteria much easier.

How can a kitchen be sustainable?

There are a number of ways a kitchen can be classed as sustainable from material choice, through to manufacturing processes and the supply chain. Companies that use locally sourced materials and manufacture the entire kitchen on site reduce the product’s carbon footprint, eliminating the need for long transportation processes. For example, we use a number of UK based suppliers close to our factory in Wetherby, as well as a manufacturing process that is set up to optimise material and reduce waste. A sustainable supply chain solution does not have to mean a compromise on overall product production or performance. Some kitchens in our Definitive collections use MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard) doors. The MFC contains a high proportion of recycled material including our own chipboard waste which is sent back to the manufacturer for recycling. The end result is a stylish but sustainable product solution that appeals to both the end home owner and housebuilder with minimal wastage.

Look out for accreditation and third-party endorsement

Another simple way ensure a manufacturer is producing high quality and sustainable product choices is to look out for brands and products which are FSC and FIRA accredited. We are proud of our FSC certification and many of our kitchens come with the prestigious FIRA gold award which recognises both product quality and environmental performance. This means the housebuilder can rest assured that they are choosing a product that has passed rigorous testing procedures, such as ergonomic assessment and structural performance, and is also kind to the environment.

Look out for further credentials too, such as brands that are certified under BS EN ISO 14001: 2015 environmental management systems. This ensures that the companies adhere to strict regulations and help to set the standard for environmental management across the globe. There is also increasing demand for products that are BREEAM tested which can significantly add to the number of credits on the Code for Sustainable homes. For example, our ReAction Kitchen Range is manufactured in the UK and is designed to reduce, re-use, re-cycle and is responsibly sourced. It is reviewed by a BREEAM assessor and contributes 17 credits to the Code.

Sustainability through longevity

Kitchens that are designed with longevity in mind also provide a sustainable solution for the housebuilder and an attractive feature for the home owner. They require less maintenance and no need to replace for years. Special features to help ensure a long kitchen lifespan includes a timeless design that can evolve, therefore reducing the need to replace. The sustainable features and manufacturing process does not compromise on the overall design of the kitchen. Sophisticated manufacturers will subtly integrate these processes so that home owners can still enjoy an on-trend space in their home with the extra design touches the buyer expects. For example, clever storage solutions, integrated lighting and eye catching finishes. Therefore, choosing a sustainable kitchen benefits all parties and with the number of environmentally conscious processes now available, it has never been easier to meet the required credits and regulations.

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File:Moores Vista Light Teal.jpg

2017-06-28T15:33:07Z

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2017-06-28T15:31:59Z

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Sustainable domestic kitchens

2017-06-28T15:28:33Z

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Antony Thompson, Construction Sales Director at Moores, provides his advice on sustainable kitchen design and specification for the housebuilding industry:

There is an increasing importance for housebuilders to specify products that help meet the strict industry sustainability regulations and comply with the Code for Sustainable Homes. Complete kitchens that help meet, or exceed, the required sustainability credits are therefore becoming an increasingly popular choice with manufacturers supplying more options to make meeting the criteria much easier.

How can a kitchen be sustainable?

There are a number of ways a kitchen can be classed as sustainable from material choice, through to manufacturing processes and the supply chain. Companies that use locally sourced materials and manufacture the entire kitchen on site reduce the product’s carbon footprint, eliminating the need for long transportation processes. For example, we use a number of UK based suppliers close to our factory in Wetherby, as well as a manufacturing process that is set up to optimise material and reduce waste. A sustainable supply chain solution does not have to mean a compromise on overall product production or performance. Some kitchens in our Definitive collections use MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard) doors. The MFC contains a high proportion of recycled material including our own chipboard waste which is sent back to the manufacturer for recycling. The end result is a stylish but sustainable product solution that appeals to both the end home owner and housebuilder with minimal wastage.

Look out for accreditation and third-party endorsement

Another simple way ensure a manufacturer is producing high quality and sustainable product choices is to look out for brands and products which are FSC and FIRA accredited. We are proud of our FSC certification and many of our kitchens come with the prestigious FIRA gold award which recognises both product quality and environmental performance. This means the housebuilder can rest assured that they are choosing a product that has passed rigorous testing procedures, such as ergonomic assessment and structural performance, and is also kind to the environment.

Look out for further credentials too, such as brands that are certified under BS EN ISO 14001: 2015 environmental management systems. This ensures that the companies adhere to strict regulations and help to set the standard for environmental management across the globe. There is also increasing demand for products that are BREEAM tested which can significantly add to the number of credits on the Code for Sustainable homes. For example, our ReAction Kitchen Range is manufactured in the UK and is designed to reduce, re-use, re-cycle and is responsibly sourced. It is reviewed by a BREEAM assessor and contributes 17 credits to the Code.

Sustainability through longevity

Kitchens that are designed with longevity in mind also provide a sustainable solution for the housebuilder and an attractive feature for the home owner. They require less maintenance and no need to replace for years. Special features to help ensure a long kitchen lifespan includes a timeless design that can evolve, therefore reducing the need to replace. The sustainable features and manufacturing process does not compromise on the overall design of the kitchen. Sophisticated manufacturers will subtly integrate these processes so that home owners can still enjoy an on-trend space in their home with the extra design touches the buyer expects. For example, clever storage solutions, integrated lighting and eye catching finishes. Therefore, choosing a sustainable kitchen benefits all parties and with the number of environmentally conscious processes now available, it has never been easier to meet the required credits and regulations.

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User:Moores

2017-06-13T13:35:08Z

Moores:

Established in 1947, Moores is one of the UK’s leading kitchen, bedroom and bathroom (KBB) furniture manufacturers with a 25 acres site and 600,000 square feet factory in Wetherby. With a heritage of 70 years, Moores has built up a reputation for quality craftsmanship and prides itself as being best in class in terms of products, customer service and a strong sustainability strategy. Moores designs and manufactures its kitchens and bathrooms in close collaboration with housebuilders to develop optimum solutions for high rise, private developments and affordable housing . Moores are a subsidiary of the Masco Corporation, an American building products specialist. Masco has a number of divisions throughout Europe and is a Fortune 500 company