Kirolite

Kirolite is a high-end wood joinery and solid surface fabricator: a designer/producer of customised and production components, bespoke furniture and fittings, specialising in solid hardwoods, exotic veneers and timber laminating..

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University receptions

We have manufactured four reception desks in white solid surface for the Arts University Bournemouth.

Located in University House main reception, student services, student union and goods-in, the desks feature the university logo in solid surface.

They were designed by architects and project managers Ink Associates during an expansion to the university, which involved both new and refurbished premises.

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Design enhancements: Mark Stanway-Obee has joined Kirolite as design/production engineer.

The move comes as part of our company-wide enhancement of production systems and processes – boosting our flexibility with clients and allowing us to react faster.

Mark has worked with Kirolite before; originally for 13 years after starting on the shop floor and moving up to technical manager.

He then spent several years in London and Dubai – also working on high-end furniture – before helping us part-time as a freelance designer on specific projects for the last five years.

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Infinite diversity

We had a lot of fun building this mountain-style accessible dance set for inclusive charitable project Infinite – we love its aims and happily manufactured the stage for free.

Architectural designer Katie Thomas of KTM Design created the concept to fuse architecture, design and inclusive performance, with the aim to reframe perceptions of disability.

We took her concept to working drawings after exploring how performers would move upon it and offering various improvements. Our workshop manufactured the components while timber supplier James Latham was generous in reducing timber costs for us.

Katie founded Infinite during her MA studies in architecture at the Arts University Bournemouth. Deriving from her passion for fusing architecture and dance, the project helps break boundaries within the realms of theatrical design, performance and disability.

She said: “Infinite is about inspiring people to use their personal challenges as a motivation to succeed, instead of as a reason for giving up.”

To launch the stage, Katie ran a performance with local inclusive performance group Diverse City (pictured), celebrating the abilities of diverse bodies through dance, circus and physical theatre.

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Kirolite appoints new managing director

High-end wood #joinery and solid surface manufacturer Kirolite Ltd has appointed Paul Waite as managing director.

Mr Waite (51) joins from Johnson Service Group with 20 years management experience of production, logistics, customer service and engineering within the service industry.

He said: “My main focus is to grow an already successful business. Currently we’re looking at modern manufacturing techniques, service delivery and customer engagement as ways to maximise our resources and deliver the highest quality products with a service to match.”

Dorset-based Kirolite manufactures luxury furniture and fittings in wood and solid surface for the marine, commercial property, residential property and retail sectors.

Former MD Bonnie Randall remains on the board as finance director.

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Who would have thought the site of an old workhouse would now be a delightful place to live! Well, a new development of one and two bedroom luxury apartments in Hertfordshire has succeeded – helped by gorgeous kitchens produced by Kirolite.

The 11 bespoke, fully-fitted kitchens feature high-lacquer finish on cupboards topped with a seamless, Hi-Macs work surface. Taking the client’s brief and transforming it into stunning modern kitchens, the heart of a home.

The apartments (by developerHerts Builders Ltd) are contemporary, while retaining the individuality and exterior features of the original building.

The site has lots of historic interest, with the original listed building being a workhouse in the 1800s. It subsequently became a hospital before it’s conversion to offices in the 1990s.

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A new contract saw us producing deluxe display tables for a mobile phone retail giant, using stylish modern display units to promote the latest techie gadgets.

Shaped MDF and plywood was laminated in white gloss and brushed aluminium with ABS edges and brushed solid surface.

Leg channels concealed cabling while a hidden underneath drawer reveals a drop-down access panel.

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Furniture and fittings for retail interiors... point-of-sale displays, counters, storage units, reception areas, display units, shop fittings and more – natural wood and solid surface fabrication provides premium-quality products for retail interiors.

We use top-quality natural and man-made products, surfaces and veneers that are practical and hard-wearing even for high-volume retail trade. But they are also flexible enough to be made into any shape or design and come in an endless range of colours to match store and company brand values.

As we have our own fabrication facility, we efficiently and effectively handle the whole process, from conception, through design to installation – providing a service as seamless as the ones on our high-tech, solid surfaces.

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We produced this gorgeous table top – among other items of furniture – for the interior refurbishment of a 55m #superyacht in the south of France.

Featuring a granite inlay in the centre, book-matched veneer and solid wenge edges with inlaid stainless steel edge, the top will be mounted on a pedestal of stainless steel and leather.

Combining materials has a great effect to overall design, bringing a unique style to the yacht’s interior. Granite and Wenge was used throughout the boat to bring all pieces of furniture together. www.kirolite.com/top-table

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Kitchen top with steel

Kirolite manufactured this kitchen top with seamless bend for offices at Elite Fabrication & Welding at Poole; it featured a smart stainless steel insert on the front edge and splashback – both made by Elite itself.

Elite installed the kitchen as part of a refurbishment to its new premises including offices, entrance and stairway.

The two Dorset companies have a long working relationship of producing high-end products for clients in a mix of stainless steel and wood or solid surfaces.

http://www.kirolite.com/kitchen-top-steel/

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Furniture and fittings for commercial interiors in solid surface and wood... for offices, reception areas and boardrooms.

Solid surface fabrications really are the shape of things to come in the commercial sector, because they can be moulded into any shape, size and specification that you wish.

It all means that when it comes to bespoke furniture and fittings in the professional workplace – perhaps mixed beautifully with the warm tones of real wood – expediency and excellence can be paired together.

More... http://www.kirolite.com/commercial/

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Dauntless deployed

Best wishes to the crew of HMS Dauntless as it sets sail for a five-month counter-piracy operation.

Kirolite last year fitted a new counter and fittings to the ship’s wardroom for officers – in solid surface and oak – through a contract with Oyster Yachts, which designed the improvements.

One of the Royal Navy's most advanced warships, it left its home at Portsmouth on January 1 for a routine deployment to the Gulf. The Type 45 destroyer will maintain a continuous presence in the region deterring piracy and keeping the sea lanes open for free and safe passage of merchant vessels.

During her time away Dauntless will make several stops in the Mediterranean for training as well as visiting ports in a number of Gulf States to strengthen ties in the region.

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Platinum... or is it?

On this bespoke superyacht we finished a host of fittings in a convincing and robust metal-look finish (distressed platinum) that ran as a theme throughout the ship.

Some items we made from wood and coated, others – like this amazing spiral staircase - were made by another supplier for us to finish. We also manufactured luxury doors, cupboards, vanity units and wall cladding for this installation.

Coating wood or metal products in an antique metal finish is becoming a regular job for us, working with interior designers and discerning customers who expect increasingly exotic finishes in homes, hotels, offices, retail stores and superyachts.

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Banana island

A lot of solid surface furniture is fabricated in white – and it looks great – but sometimes a huge splash of colour is just the thing in a kitchen!

In using extremely bold pop colours, the ISLAND PURE is a perfect balance between elegance and innovation.

Its original charm and attention to detail go flawlessly with the most avant-garde interior designs. The energetic colour of HI-MACS® Banana is used on the entire worktop as well as the breakfast bar shelf. Small lamps create beautiful lighting behind the smooth curves of the island and keep the Minimal Art aspect intact.

Location: Bucarest, Romania Design: Adriana Tihon/Atvangarde Surfaces Fabrication: Atvangarde Surfaces Material: HI-MACS® Banana Photo credit: Alexei Tacu

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Navy counter

Welcome to the wardroom for officers onboard HMS Dauntless… complete with new counter and fittings produced by Kirolite.

The ship, which was the second of the Type 45 destroyers to join the fleet in November 2010, is affiliated to Oyster Yachts, which designed the improvements and put the manufacturing and fitting to us. 

Oyster Yachts is affiliated to Dauntless as part of the the fleet’s tradition of affiliating its ships with towns and companies. Kirolite has a long-standing relationship with the luxury yacht builder, producing fittings for many of its galleys and heads.

The wardroom on Dauntless is used frequently during visits by diplomatic guests – including Royalty – but the funding for the improvements came from the officers themselves, who are keen that the room looks appropriate for its roles and not too utilitarian. 

The ship returned to her home base of Portsmouth in October 2012 after her maiden deployment to the Atlantic, where she notched up 30,000 miles visiting 18 countries across four continents. The ship also played host to almost 4,000 diplomatic guests on behalf of UK embassies and consulates in every port she visited.

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That's entertainment... We made this TV audio unit for an existing customer, in whose home we also produced and fitted bespoke bedroom furniture. This wall-mounted unit is gorgeous, finished in high-gloss grey Caleidolegno veneer with three oak sliding doors that contain the entertainment media. 

Our unit provides the perfect solution to hide unsightly wires, keep media systems tidy and dust free and look stylish in any home. Here the client has chosen finishes that match the flooring and doors throughout the home.

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The changing face of office design

Lots of dynamics affect the creativity of office workers – and the interior designers we work with are well aware of how to help organisations get the best from their staff. 

Well, here’s an interesting take on office space and layout trends from USA office equipment manufacturer Steelcase, in an article called 10 Trends in Office Design from CCIM Institute. Very interesting and worth a read!

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Sleep on that

Here are pictures just through of bespoke fitted bedroom furniture we designed, manufactured and installed at a luxury south coast residence.

There are two wardrobes, one in the master bedroom and the other in a guest room, frames in stone grey with ABS edging and fronts in satin walnut finish. For aesthetics both units are fitted with backs, rather than straight onto the wall, creating a fully-finished piece.

If you have a high-end bedroom design project, call us for a quote! We are experts in beautiful finishes using wood, lacquer finishing for solid colours and solid surface for a seamless dressing table top, along with lovely finishing touches with leather, metal and glass.