http://www.designermakers.co.uk/
http://www.woodb.co.uk/products.php?p=22Hidden amidst the Blubberhouses Moor in Yorkshire lies a small furniture workshop and showroom, owned by the company 'Designer Makers'. Not quite what you'd expect to come across in the middle-of-nowhere in the Yorkshire Moors....! The workshop is open to the public on most days, and is situated with the Mackenzie Smokehouse - a well-known butchers and restaurant; specializing in smoked meats (from which I'd recommend the smoked salmon!).
Back to a more design-based note; on my visit to the workshop this past weekend, there were contemporary kitchens on display - with everything from work tops, to sinks, to remote-controlled ovens, wine fridges, and several other quirky designs! I noticed that the most prominent style for kitchens being brought forward by this company is square and straight. Nearly every sink on display was square or rectangular shape; with harsh, cutting edges suggesting a very modern style and approach. I did come across some very original designs whilst walking round the showroom - for example, 5 simple grooves had been made in the work-surface of one display, in which 5 metal rods could then be laid into to place a hot pan on when needed. Very simple design, very clever. Unfortunately you weren't allowed to take any photographs of the displays inside the showroom, but take a look at the website for some examples of the types of furniture the company specialize in.....quite a modern surprise for a company based in the traditionally-styled area of Yorkshire!
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