Neff - My Top 3 Appliances

In early February, we were given the coveted 5-Star NeffMasterPartner status, to our absolute delight.

It really isn't a surprise, therefore, that we comprehensively promote the Neff brand.  If you follow this link to our YouTube channel, you will see that all but one video (Project O’Brien) have appliances with the familiar brushed steel effect predominantly associated with the Neff brand. Furthermore, the Macmillan Coffee Morning video we held at the KAW Interior Design showroom was held in partnership with Neff.

Pushing aside our 5-Star status for a few minutes, I thought I’d give you my personal top 3 Neff appliances.
Its not a case of selling Neff to our customers and then going home to CDA or Miele appliances – I have a Neff Single Oven, Neff Combination Microwave Oven, Neff Point & Twist 80cm Induction hob, extractor hood and an integrated fridge-freezer to go back to. Check out the links, and I will publish some photos of my own kitchen tomorrow – proof if you like!

3.) Series 5 Neff Microwave Combination Oven (C67P70)

First things first, we have one of these compact appliance in the showroom. It is the top right oven in this picture of the bank.
Now, the key selling point of this appliance for me is the multitude of features. From a 'CircoRoast' setting to 'Low-Temperature Cooking', this oven has it all. Combine that with a conventional fan oven, a 1000-Watt microwave and a full-surface area grill, it really is one of the market leaders for compact appliances.

From a practical point of view, one of the main features that startled me was the 'Keep Warm' function. I bought a bacon, sausage and egg sandwich (with a dash of tomato sauce) from the van opposite our showroom – yes, I know we’re lucky, and no, I’m not fat - I had to keep it within the 'Keep Warm' function for 45 minutes whilst I spoke to customers, expecting to return to a shrivelled-up, dried out horror of a sandwich. Upon removing it, the sandwich hadn’t crisped or dried up, coming out of the oven as if it had just been cooked.
Oh, before I forget to mention, having the choice of a pyrolytic or ceramic self-cleaning option really does top off this awesome piece of kit.

2.) Series 5 Neff AquaAssist Single Oven (B46C74 - With SlideAway Door)

The SlideAway door. If you don’t know what it is, you can see it on YouTube here. The language in the video may be in German, but it's about time we all learnt a new language. Fantastic. Innovative. Enough said.
With so many different types and methods of cooking in the modern kitchen, you need an oven that can do it all. This does.
Functions like bread baking, dough-proving as well as a full-surface grill help make this appliance one of the most versatile and sought-after single ovens on the market.

Introducing AquaAssist, which adds pockets of steam to the cooking experience, to keep that roast nice and succulent. What a fantastic idea.
I used one of these at Neff HQ in Milton Keynes. The ease of use and the aesthetic appeal were the selling point for me – combining the elements of steam cooking whilst not losing any noticeable space is a fantastic innovation. I can’t stop thinking about that succulent roast now…with fluffy roast potatoes, thick gravy and homemade Yorkshire puddings…Nom. I’ve only gone and made myself hungry!

1.) Series 5 Neff Point & Twist 80cm FlexInduction Hob (T44T97)

Induction hobs are becoming every popular in consumer kitchens. With their amazing energy efficiency and safety, they are a must when considered against ceramic and gas hobs.

The FlexInduction splits the hob in two two big zones. An induction pan anywhere on one of these zones will begin the cooking, with the rest of the zone remaining cool. It offers a combination of ultimate flexibility with the ultimate cooking results.

The point and twist device is a magnetic dial which can be removed to prevent little fingers tempering with the controls, and attempting to cook you dinner. Click on the link of the title to see a picture and find out more.

As an induction hob user myself, I have nothing but praise for the innovation. As many of our customers pledge, I wouldn’t go back to gas now.



So, those are my top 3 Neff appliances, mainly based on functionality and ease of use. Does your selection differ? Leave us a comment, we’d love to know your favourite Neff appliance!

All this food about talk…oh dear. All this talk about food has made one rather hungry. I’m off to the sandwich shop.

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2012 And The Trends So Far.

Greetings! As you can probably tell by the lack of blogging, we have had a busy start to the year!

Early impressions are good. We seem to be getting a wide range of customers with a tight budget of £8-10,000 all the way up to those marvellous bespoke kitchens and construction work for a price of around £50,000.

One thing I will say, however, is that gloss seems to be in. We have just finished a Futura handleless kitchen, and have had numerous enquiries of combining a white or cream gloss with one of our woodgrain gloss doors.

Why is this?

Well, consumers aren’t just buying kitchens for themselves anymore. When the time comes to up sticks and move, having a feature kitchen can really help push that sale, and more importantly, that asking price.

I was sat in the car driving back from work yesterday and I compared the purchase of a car to the purchase of a kitchen. Buying a new kitchen adds immediate value to the property, whereas buying a new car depreciates as soon as you’ve signed that form and driven it out of the garage.

Anyway, I digress…

Interest for us has been pretty strong in the Mali Wenge gloss door. Being a very dark texture, you wouldn’t assume it to be a success – yet the gloss reflects the light stunningly. Check out this picture, which I just took of the sample in our showroom. See what I mean?

Cucina Colore Mali Wenge in Gloss

Minimalism has become so popular within all areas of a house. This, typically, extends through to the kitchen, and particularly within these Italian-inspired kitchens we are talking about.

If you follow this link to our Facebook page, you will see that the majority of the Cucina Colore range is stereotyped by this minimalist effect. You also have to say that all of the set shots are beyond stunning!

I’m going to leave it there – I just fancied a little comment about these gloss units, and to share with you the trend of 2012 so far. Here’s to new kitchen ranges, new appliances and new customers.

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