Stoneham at Grand Designs Live 2010, Excel, London (1st – 9th May 2010)

Stoneham will again appear at this prestigious exhibition to showcase several of their latest ranges.

Imaginative, contemporary designs will combine natural timber and stone materials with modern flourishes of steel, glass, aluminium and corian.

Behind the door and drawer fronts Stoneham will preview some of the new drawer and interior fittings to maximise storage and convenience of use including powered drawers and lift up mechanisms.

Gaggenau appliance equipment will be blended within the designs to demonstrate this renowned appliance brand, to add beauty and allure to any home.  Stoneham are Gaggenau Business Partners for all Gaggenau requirements.

Stoneham look forward to welcoming clients to their exhibition stand on Stand K246.


STONEHAM GLASSeco Worksurfaces

Car windscreens, old TV screens, beer bottles, cracked mirrors, marmite jars, discarded seashells, old supermarket carrier bags are all being re-cycled and re-used to make stunning worktops and splashbacks.

STONEHAM GLASSeco work surfaces, made from consumer waste which was destined for landfill, will be unveiled at Grand Designs Live 2009, Excel, London, 25 April – 4 May 2009 at Stoneham’s kitchen display, stand K246 and the main kitchen feature across the aisle.

A unique range of colour/patterns have been selected by Stoneham to blend specifically with their furniture with thickness of between 30-60mm.

STONEHAM GLASSeco is made from 85% recycled glass – bottles collected from pubs and clubs and deleaded glass from the 200 million TV screens predicted to be dumped as the nation switches from analogue to digital viewing.

Every day the company washes and crushes 1000s of bottles.  The cullets of glass are then bound together and reformed into STONEHAM GLASSeco, a hard-wearing, easy-to-maintain product that has many practical design applications.  The new material is completely sustainable and has a virtually zero carbon footprint.

The bottle glass is mixed with deleaded CRT glass, the inner tube and screen from obsolete TVs, which is sourced from Nulife Glass, a West Midlands-based recycling company.  STONEHAM GLASSeco is made using the lowest possible energy in an eco factory where water is recycled and bottle collection-miles are kept within a strict 10 mile radius.  The company’s manufacturing process creates zero waste and the outfit was recently awarded a top National Recycling Award.

STONEHAM GLASSeco worktops can be supplied with an urban matt finish or they can be highly polished – as smooth as marble or granite – for counter tops in kitchens, bathrooms, bars, restaurants and pubs.  Different finishes are achieved by adding other waste-stream materials.  On-trend consumers specifying grey worktops are amazed their smoky-coloured worktops are made from old TVs.  Whilst crushed mirrors, crunched-up car gearboxes, aluminium filings and copper turnings all add sparkle, and sea-shells collected from seafood restaurants create a pretty delicate effect.  A sub-strata layer, set into the base of the tops, made from recycled carrier bags brings the total recycled content to a massive 95%, with research work now underway to develop a recycled resin from PET plastic bottles which result in a 100% recycled product.

All STONEHAM GLASSeco worktops contain an antimicrobial agent SteriTouch®, evenly distributed throughout, including the surface, to ensure the entire worktop is hygienic and protected for its lifetime as the active ingredients will never wash or wear out.  SteriTouch® helps to fight the growth of bacteria, such as salmonella, E.Coli, listeria and the MRSA superbug, making STONEHAM GLASSeco particularly useful for commercial food preparation counters, washrooms and health applications.

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Stoneham at Grand Designs Live 2009, Excel, London

Stoneham exhibited several of their latest kitchen designs at Grand Designs Live 2009, Excel, London at Stand K246 and as part of the main kitchen feature area. 

Stoneham's beautiful Elan design was presented in American Black Walnut (natural) with Ebony Macassar veneer and stainless steel/aluminium flourishes.  This most contemporary layout was further augmented by the integra concealed handle concept to provide uninterrupted fascias for a minimalist appearance.  

Combined with Corian work surfaces and stunning Aubergine Iced Screen Glass worktops the furniture received superb reviews.

Behind the door and drawerfronts Stoneham showed their expertise in selecting the most modern fittings for maximum storage and protection of movement.  

These include the stylish new drawer side construction and opening system for cabinet door.  The servo-drive system will also feature in base unit drawers (as option available on all Stoneham furniture).  

The elegant Marlborough design presented "in-frame" was specified in American White Oak in combination with burr oak features on accent areas.  This included a magnificent feature island and back panel with the beautiful Natural Iced Screen worktops above.  Black mirror glass with oak frames concealed the magnificent vario fridge and freezer appliances.  

Gaggenau appliance equipment was blended within the design to demonstrate the potential of this leading appliance brand set within imaginative kitchen designs to add beauty and allure to any home.  Stoneham are Gaggenau Business Partners for all Gaggenau requirements.  

Photographs of the Grand Designs 2009 exhibition may be reviewed here.

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Stoneham - Dynamic Space Storage Solutions 2009

Stoneham have worked alongside Blum to revolutionise storage space concepts by incorporating their new registered "Dynamic Space" concept within the latest product catalogue. Dynamic space identifies five distinct storage zones for kitchen activities. The result.................supremely organised.


Colour Brochure 2009

Stoneham have pleasure in announcing the launch of their latest 2009“Designed for Living” brochure.
This introduces stunning new kitchen ranges and design options including solid timber, painted, and high gloss finishes together with a host of innovative interior refinements such as Arena Style anti-slip basket system.
New technical refinements are also in evidence with the standard inclusion of the latest Blumotion control technology on lift and bi-fold mechanisms (Avantos) and on all hinged doors including Heritage collection.
Stoneham offer one of the broadest ranges of kitchen furniture styles and unit options permitting uninhibited design for contemporary living. Furthermore, on many designs we also provide a bespoke manufacturing service to create individual furniture layouts to match the room architecture or clients specific brief.


Stoneham open new Finishing Plant – October 2007

Leading British kitchen manufacturer Stoneham Plc officially opened their new finishing plant at their production facility in Sidcup.
Bexley Councillor John Waters, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing, cut the ribbon in the state-of-the-art plant and said in is comments how pleasing it was to see manufacturing flourishing in the area. The New finishing plant is equipped with the latest in spray and finishing technology and environmental filter and control systems.
Stoneham is a 5th generation family company covering 140 years and, over the last ten years, have steadily expanded their production site with the latest addition being the acquisition of an adjacent building comprising 20,000 square feet.
Stoneham has a fine record in local employment and is recognised as one of England’s best quality designers and manufacturers of kitchens. They hold the Royal Warrant to HM The Queen and also operate a thriving contracts division supplying architects and new build developers.


Bathroom & Kitchen Expo 2007 - Excel, London - 13-15 May 2007

Stoneham have recently previewed a selection of their latest design ideas at the most important kitchen exhibition event in 2007.
The stunning displays showcased a variety of surfacing materials, including American Black Walnut, Planked Oaks, Satin Walnut Veneer with cross banded border, High Gloss Solid Acrylic, Birds Eye Maple and much more besides.
These were combined to great effect with vibrant colours such as pale lime, mirrored glass, steel, granite and Corian surfaces.
The importance of shape was prominent with extensive use of curves and bevels to create visually stunning room sets.  Stoneham’s curved corner drawer system was previewed for the first time.
Stoneham’s Dynamic Space concept was in great evidence to maximise the use of all storage space by improved access, organisation and function.
A new servo-assisted drawer was previewed to provide effortless operation of large drawers, a feature that will become available early 2008.
Neff, the brand leader in built-in appliances, were featured in the kitchen displays and included several innovations to their already comprehensive range of products.
The inclusion of the latest LED lighting systems into Stoneham’s furniture created atmosphere and mood throughout the furniture designs and is expected to be an important aspect of all new furniture designs in the future.
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Additional Factory Premises - April 2006
Stoneham have added a further 20,000 square feet of production space to their land/factory premises by acquiring the freehold to adjacent premises at their Sidcup factory site. This will provide an overall site in excess of 60,000 square feet on approximately 3 acres, to allow continued business expansion of production and warehousing requirements in future years.
Significantly increased demand for painted/lacquered finishes in particular will be addressed by new plant investment in this location.


Neff (UK) Showroom - Milton Keynes - March 2006
March 2006 saw the official opening of Neff's stunning new trade showroom at company's UK head office in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
Virtually every appliance in Neff's comprehensive built-in cooking, cooling and dishwashing collection iis showcased here in a variety of superb kitchen settings created by Stoneham, allowing appliances to be visualised in authentic and innovative domestic environments.
Stoneham are delighted to have the opportunity of working with Neff again after the successful collaboration at the 'Evolution' launch in 2005.
The new showroom is a perfect venue for Neff's retailers for dealer training sessions but also for ''Master Partner' retailers to bring prospective customers to the showroom for expert advice, one to one viewings and demonstrations.
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Expo 2005
Stoneham had a superb response to the new products showcased at Bathromm and Kitchen Expo 2005, ExCel, London. Many new ranges and features were exhibited to provide inspiration on new kitchen design.
To view some of the stunning displays, please click here


Announcing New Collection
Launched at the beginning of April 2005, this represents one of the most comprehensive product ranges of kitchen furniture available from a UK manufacturer. A new 88 page colour brochure containing stunning photography of kitchens in real life settings is now available on request. Stoneham's new product catalogue includes an impressive range of unit sizes, functional solutions and eye-catching design ideas including Dynamic Space storage solutions for modern living.


New gadget trays
Stoneham has announced the introduction of kitchen gadget trays to suit 500mm and 600mm drawer sizes. Click here to view gadget trays and their contents


ISO 9001/2000
Stoneham plc is accredited to ISO 9001/2000 Quality Management Systems - the internationally recognised quality standards system. This accreditation is independently audited by Trada Certification twice annually.

Factory Expansion
Factory Expansion during 2003/4 has increased production space to 45,000 square feet on our two acre site. A new bulk sheet material store was added also to improve bulk material handling and provide a greater capacity for future expansion. Additional new CNC machinery was added during 2004 for panel processing.

Unsightly storage
How often does the unsightly problem of storing trays occur when designing your kitchen? Not only do they take up disproportionate amount of space, but the end result, with a jumbled selection of assorted trays, detracts from the overall effects of the design. Click here to find out more about pull-out trays

Add character and elegance
The chimney breasts and mantle shelf have become a popular and functional design feature of today's traditional kitchen. Click here to find out more about chimney breasts