Press Release

November 2013

The skys the limit for Stoneham dealer Dobsons new orangery
showroom

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As piopeity piices continue to iise, inuustiy figuies show that 66 pei cent of
people aie moie likely to impiove theii homes than move anu with the iecent
ielaxation of planning laws to peimit a 4m extension on a uetacheu house, theie
has been a suige in the populaiity of extensions. By builuing a mouein oiangeiy
to house a fully functioning bespoke kitchen, Bobsons wanteu to show customeis
what was possible, as Sales Biiectoi anu Besignei, Natthew Rowlanuson
explains:

"Rathei than builu an extension anu just place a sofa anu a Tv on the wall, we
wanteu to uemonstiate how customeis coulu make the most of theii new
oiangeiy anu fiee up existing space in theii home. Eveiything hau to be piactical
enough to offei to the customei; if it's the iight size anu fits theii space they can
ieally visualise it, anu aie much moie confiuent about making theii puichase."

The kitchen blenus Stoneham's Anthiacite-finisheu Noue TT anu Fusion TT
ianges incoipoiating on-tienu giey tones. Silvei Biich Coiian woiktops aie
featuieu on the islanu suiiounueu by a 1umm glass bieakfast bai uesigneu to
appeai as if it's floating, anu an LEB illuminateu glass splash-back completes the
contempoiaiy look. The latest in appliance technology incluues 'ueneiation
6uuu' Niele 0vens in 0bsiuian Black, anu Niele's Knock20pen integiateu
uishwashei.

Stoneham's Nanaging Biiectoi, Auiian Stoneham piaises the iesults, "The
oiangeiy pioviues a wonueiful backuiop foi oui kitchen, whilst showcasing the
fantastic possibilities foi extenuing the family home."


Notes to Editors
About Stoneham plc.

Founded in 1864, Stoneham plc. specialises in stylish, bespoke kitchens and quality furniture
making. In its fifth generation of family-ownership, Stoneham Kitchens is built on nearly 150
years of dedication to superior craftsmanship. Contemporary design is met with state-of-the
art engineering to create classic kitchens of exquisite high-tech functionality and style.

Every kitchen is built to order and manufactured at Stonehams modern workshops in Sidcup,
Kent. Equipped with the latest CNC machinery, paint and curved door plants, Stonehams
craftsmen combine their knowledge and skills with the latest engineering techniques and
technology to turn natural materials wood, stone, marble, granite and recycled glass - into
timeless kitchens.

Renowned for dependable, lifetime quality Stoneham Kitchens has been at the forefront of
Kitchen innovation since the 1950s. Distinguished by holding The Royal Warrant to HM The
Queen.

Kitchens start at 30,000 and there are over 30 different collections in its traditional Heritage
and contemporary Avant Garde ranges.

About Dobsons

Founded in 1935, family owned Dobsons are not only a specialist KBSA approved kitchen
retailer, but also an orangery specialist, offering traditional brick built or contemporary
aluminium glazed extensions as part of a complete kitchen project.

Based in Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, the company offers a complete kitchen service; from
bespoke design consultation, through to an expertly project-managed installation, with
everything arranged for the customer, from electrics and plumbing to tiling and decoration
where required.


Further information

Stoneham Kitchens Steve Lipscombe
www.stoneham-kitchens.co.uk RONIN Marketing
+44 (0) 20 3326 5040
Dobsons stevel@roninmarketing.co.uk
www.dobsonshome.com www.roninmarketing.co.uk