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Three former council tower blocks in Manchester have been given a multi-million pound face-lift with help from Accent Kitchens. Working with property developers Urban Splash on the "Three Towers" refurbishment near the city centre, Accent has supplied bespoke kitchen designs, custom-made to a contemporary, stylish specification. The kitchens specialist has also created a centre in Bradford which enables it to develop mock-up kitchens in accordance with any design or requirement. 'This allows all of our clients to come and have a look at the layout and style of the kitchens and enables them to make any changes to meet the needs of their building,' says Andrew Robinson, national sales manager for Accent Kitchens UK. 'Once this has been completed we then re-create the kitchens in all the dwellings.'

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The latest addition to Coram Showers' Acora range is a walk-in shower enclosure which the company says has been developed in order to offer a 'stylish, contemporary design which maximises the showering area.' The enclosure has been designed for both left and right hand installation, which makes stocking and installation much more straightforward. The walk-in enclosure cawn be installed in both corner and alcove situations. Coram markeitng manager Charles Wallis said: 'The biggest problem with many walk-in enclosures currently on the market is that they are difficult and complicated to fit. 'Also some have needlessly small showering areas resulting from the inclusion of a drying area. 'Our new walk-in enclosure has been specifically designed to address these issues'.

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Freedom Slide is the name of Roman's latest shower enclosure. It is claimed to be a 'a completely new and innovative take on the bath replacement, walk-in style enclosure.' Its 1700 x 700mm dimensions match the footprint of a standard UK bath making it, says the company the 'perfect bath replacement enclosure'. It comes with a sliding door, so is ideal for those nervous of door-less showering.The sliding door creates a capsule style drying area so is maintained to be an ideal solution for smaller en-suite bathrooms, ensuring the area around the shower enclosure is kept a splash-free zone. The low-level tray to suit the Freedom slide comes complete with an integrated duckboard, which sits within the drying area of the shower enclosure. The duckboard is made from the same material as the shower tray to offer a long life. It is also removable for easy cleaning.

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A health club has installed seven hemispherical surface mounted stainless steel bowls from GEC Anderson as part of a stylish refit of its men's changing room. The double-skinned C38 bowls are a recent addition to the company's range of made-to-measure stainless steel products for bathrooms and kitchens.

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Nearly 460 bathroom pods for a major student accommodation development in Birmingham have been supplied by Chrysalis Pod & Modular. 'Tight construction timescales meant that conventional builder-built bathrooms were not an option. In addition, pre-made bathrooms offered a more cost-effective but we were not prepared to compromise on quality,' said development co-ordinator Paul Gillespie. 'The pods have a quality feel that we have not seen in bathroom pods before.' The 457 pods were manufactured off-site at Chrysalis Pod & Modular Systems' factory in Hull. Batches of around 40 pods have been delivered to HBG Construction as each floor is built.

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Leading supplier of relocatable restrooms, Portaloo has launched a range of what it describes as high quality sports changing rooms. Called Portaloo Premium, they are said to provide smart, clean spacious amenities, which can be installed and ready for use within days, possibly while permanent facilities are being developed.

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Kinedo's self-contained shower cubicles need no use of silicone sealant in installation to make them waterproof. Launched in 2003, the range has instantly become a best seller, one of its top features being the elimination of use of silicone sealant whilst guaranteeing watertightness. All Kinedo’s self –contained cubicles and accessories are all made from the finest materials and, depending upon the model, have either 4mm, 6mm or 8mm toughened safety glass to BS6206 Class A with a CristalPlus finish that makes cleaning easy by reducing limescale build up, especially where hard water is a problem. The new Kinezen quadrant cubicle (pictured) is an all glass self-contained quadrant shower cubicle. Its minimalist design features two sliding doors and opaque 6mm glass panels. Thermostatic and hydro options are also available.

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Topaz from James Theobald's is a flat top freestanding bath with a square design for a modern look. It has a 252 litre capacity and is easily combined with minimalist sanitaryware.

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As well as being ergonomically efficient, the tilted hood of the 90cm glass chimney hood from Theobald's combines stainless steel and glass to present a cooker hood with a contemporary look. The product has an extraction rate of 800m³/hr and a low sound level of 45db, making it ideal for open plan living. The remote control allows the user to operate the extractor from afar.

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An integrated waterfall bath inlet has been introduced by Kaldewei. Created by Phoenix Design, it is said to integrate harmoniously into the inside all of the bath and its steady waterfall flow is claimed to create a 'special bathing experience.' Centrally located, the product has been reduced to a minimum, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into the design of the bath. The round cover flush with the inside wall of the bath and is available in complementary colours - alpine white, pergamon and manhattan. The system does not require an additional tap, as it is connected directly to the water supply and operated by a standard mixer. When the water supply is turned on, the cover automatically opens slightly and creates a steady waterfall effect.

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