- Posted on: 06 Oct 2011
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Darren and Jeff have just returned from a trip to Linz in Austria to visit the new Ewe showroom and competence centre.
Ewe is Austria’s pioneering kitchen design company and we are delighted to be the sole agent in the UK for both the Ewe and Intuo ranges of contemporary kitchens.
The showroom is a 1600 sqm virtual environment and allows us to view the various brands available and really get a feeling for how the kitchens look, feel and work.
The Virtual Kitchen Design Studio is an innovative technology, which allows us to try out varying combinations of doors and worktops on screen. These selected images are then imposed onto furniture blanks – the end result is a 3D kitchen of your choice, with no limits to the combination of decor you can pick and choose from.
The space has provided us with real design inspiration.
- Posted on: 10 Aug 2011
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Jeff was recently asked by Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom for his views on incorporating a breakfast bar into a kitchen design. At Searle & Taylor we believe that it is an essential element in current kitchen design trends.
Jeff says ” Most streamlined contemporary kitchens tend to be designed with three purposes in mind; to store food and kitchen items away from view to maintain the minimalist effect; to provide the perfect working triangle for the cook, with all essential elements close to hand; and as a place for friends and family to socialise.”
An island unit in a kitchen usually features the worktop cooking area so that the cook does not have his or her back turned away from their guests, as with previous traditional kitchen styles where all appliances were arranged around the perimeter of the room.
“A breakfast bar or peninsula as an extension of that island can be the ideal and space-effective solution for kitchens that are not necessarily part of an open-plan dining space.’ It can be the central place where guests and family can sit together, relax and chat.”
Read the full “Morning Glory” article about creating a breakfast bar that is a social, focal point in your kitchen and then come and talk to us about turning your dream kitchen into a reality.
- Posted on: 12 May 2011
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We will be exhibiting at KBB London on the 15th – 17th May 2011. KBB London is considered to be a unique opportunity to source the latest design directions and innovation, specifically for the needs of the retail, design and contract sectors, visitors can expect to see the latest products from leading and up-and-coming suppliers, and hear from those at the forefront of the kitchens, bedrooms & bathrooms markets.
Searle & Taylor are delighted to work with the Intuo brand, which is now featured in over 30 retail outlets throughout the UK and there are further plans to extend the brand’s growth.
Our 3,000 sq ft. refurbished showroom has now become the manufacturer’s UK Training Centre.
Intuo will be exhibiting the Island kitchen at KBB London, 2011. The layout of the Intuo Island Kitchen features two islands that separate two clearly defined zones; one for the cooking area and one for the food preparation and wet area.
Tall cupboards and pull out storage units comprise the length of the wall space behind the island units.The cabinets feature book-matched walnut doors and units that extend from floor to ceiling, with a louvered plinth beneath each unit.
The two islands feature 22mm granite worktops with matte lacquered cupboard fronts and side panels and will be featured in ‘Kashmir’; a neutral blonde colourway. Further pull out drawers incorporate Blum dynamic storage systems as standard.
The left hand island includes a raised stainless steel sink and minimalist drainer. Situated above is a hardened glass shelf with stainless steel supports that also incorporates a stainless steel lighting unit. The right hand unit is designed to feature a streamlined induction hob, or similar, with functional extraction overhead.
Come along and let us show you this spectacular kitchen at KBB London on the Intuo stand C40
- Posted on: 26 Jan 2011
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Darren was recently interviewed for an article in the January issue of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. The article gave design tips for making the most of space in smaller kitchens.
Darren’s advice is ” In smaller kitchens, we always recommend that customers opt for lighter colours and reflective finishes that will bounce light around the room and make it appear more airy. Handle less furniture with soft touch doors and drawers provides a seamless, streamlined quality, making the kitchen look and feel larger, while installing lighting under wall units and even behind splash backs and in cabinet plinths will help to illuminate the whole scheme and become a feature of the kitchen at night”
Read the article here.
- Posted on: 20 Jan 2011
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sabine Savisalo-Schuh to the team at Searle & Taylor.
Sabine, was born and lived in Austria for many years, is a fully trained chef and has run her own boutique hotels in both Austria & Finland.
Sabine joins us as a Senior sales Representative where her bi-lingual language skills will stand her in good stead liasing with the sales administration departments at Intuo in Austria, while helping to promote the brand in the UK.
Buy your new Searle & Taylor kitchen and we will pay the VAT for you!
As you probably already know VAT will rise from 17.5% to 20% on the 4th January and sadly we all have to pay it on just about everything we buy. So what better time to have a “VAT Free” offer?
This offer is open to all new quotations starting from the 1st of December 2010 and is only available on complete kitchens. Complete kitchens are a combination of furniture, worktops, appliances, sink and taps. To secure this offer pay a deposit on your proposed kitchen before 31st January 2011 and we’ll pay the VAT for you.
For a free, no obligation, quotation call us on 01962 850 851 or request our brochure. Better still, visit our stunning showroom in Ropley to see over 12 beautiful kitchens on display!
- Posted on: 05 Nov 2010
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On Saturday, 13th November Neff are holding a cooking demonstration at the Searle & Taylor Showroom from 10am to 4pm.
As a Neff MasterPartner Searle & Taylor have a full range of working Neff appliances setup in their showroom. This facility allows members of the Neff demonstration team to run regular events that demonstrate the appliances in action.
Read more…
- Posted on: 15 Oct 2010
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SEARLE & TAYLOR HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Saturday, 30th October
We held a Halloween Party at our Searle & Taylor Showroom. Mom’s and kids had fun making Halloween treats and gobbling marshmallow ghosts, munch popcorn pumpkins and crunch meringue bones.
“At Peak Quality Homes we need prestigious kitchens to match the award-winning homes of distinction we have been building for over 50 years. Darren and Jeff from Searle & Taylor ensure we continue to exceed our exacting standards and always meet our customer aspirations, on budget, every time.‘’
“The whole process: design, delivery, quality of product and installation has exceeded our expectations.”
