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Shades of the US

Falcon
Colour in the kitchen is all the rage as more manufacturers rush to bring out every type of vibrantly shaded appliance.

The latest from Falcon is its new American-style fridge freezer, which comes in lime green, china blue, cherry red and cream, as well as black or white.

The Falcon SXS has a 622-litre capacity, water and ice dispensers, express thaw and chill options and a price tag of £3,299.

For stockists, call 0870 755 6490, or visit www.falconappliances.co.uk.

Salad days

Eva Solo
This Danish design company turns everyday household objects into ones that are desirable and user-friendly.

Simple oil-and-vinegar glass carafes (left, £28.50) come with tightly fitting lids and drip-free pouring spout, while a slightly smaller dressing shaker (£24.50) for salads has a lid that will not budge when you shake it.

Stainless-steel salad servers resemble oversized garden implements and outdoor oil lamps are made from polished stainless steel and porcelain (left, from £37).

Available from ICTC. For stockists, call 01603 488019, or visit www.ictc.co.uk.

Perfect for the patio

Encompass
Simon Ray’s Hampshire-based company, Encompass, sells interior and exterior designer furniture, lighting and accessories imported from all over Europe. Everything has an emphasis on modern architectural lines, including the best-selling Sellex range of folding wall beds. These clever beds flip out sideways or lengthways and include single, double or bunk options in a range of finishes and colours, and cost from £704.

Other popular lines include the Royal Botania range of Flexi outdoor furniture (right), made from stainless-steel frames and upholstered in indestructible fabric. Sun loungers are £1,090 and chairs £395. See the collection online at www.encompassco.com. To request a brochure or visit by appointment, call 02392 410045.

Make a splash

B&Q
Colourful, glossy kitchen units (from £81 for base unit and door), boldly coloured floor lamps (£90), very chic wallpapers (from £12.95 a roll), cool black slate tiles for the bathroom wall (£33.29 a square metre) and glitzy mosaic tiling (from £40.20 a square metre) are some of the sophisticated new products you can discover at B&Q.

Visit www.diy.com to find your nearest store.




Published: 14 May 2008
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