Kent Blaxill Company Profile
Kent Blaxill was founded in 1838 and continues today as a family owned business specialising in the provision and installation of kitchens and bathrooms and the supply of a wide and varied range of landscaping materials. The company has eight sites located throughout Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk and has the capability to satisfy the requirements of trade and domestic clients. As one of the oldest builders merchants in East Anglia, Kent Blaxill has built a widely respected reputation for quality and service.
The Colchester branch of Kent Blaxill is home to the impressive kitchen and bathroom showrooms. The design-led kitchens and bathrooms are complemented by an extensive range of luxurious interiors and tiles. The Colchester, Sudbury and Bury St.Edmunds branches offer a vast array of landscaping materials including fencing, paving, aggregates, large boulders and garden furniture.
Landscaping
Kent Blaxill has a varied range of quality landscaping materials that will transform a dull exterior space into a welcoming and comfortable environment. The product range includes:
- Paving
There is a wide selection of paving products available to transform any garden into any style desired at any budget. Kent Blaxill supplies natural stone and concrete paving to create cool contemporary outdoor areas, classic cottage gardens or even a Mediterranean styled feature. The natural stone range provides plenty of unique colours and textures. The products are sourced from Global Stone Paving and include Sandstone, Travertine, Limestone, Slate and granite in cobbles, slabs and setts. Concrete paving has greatly improved in recent years with advances in moulds and colours that mimic both natural stone and bespoke design elements. Products are available from Bradstone.
- Fencing
Fencing can be used to create depth, interest, screening and privacy within a garden. There is a vast range of strong, robust and stylish fencing options available from Forest and Jacksons Fencing. All timber is treated with a preservative to prevent rot. A full range of components is also available to complete the construction of a fence. Fencing panel options include Forest fence panels, featheredge boards, Hamburg, Orleans, Vienna, Strasburg and Prague screens, board wave, board lattice, willow fencing, picket fencing and much more. A full range of concrete posts, gravel boards, timber posts, trellis panels, wooden log roll boarders, gates, pergolas and arches is also available.
- Decking
The decking range is supplied by Finnforest and is manufactured from high quality softwood that is responsibly sourced from sustainable managed forests. Finnforest decking is available in Composite, Grassdeck, Hardwood, Thermowood and Walkshore designs that will complement any external space and is guaranteed against rot and fungal decay for fifteen years. A full range of accessories include newel posts, hand and base rails, spindles, caps and timber treatments.
- Garden Furniture
The garden furniture ranges are produced by leading manufacturers Alexander Rose, Barlow Tyrie and Bramblecrest and includes hardwood furniture, resin weave and wood, steel, aluminium and stone which is fused into unique designs. Products include dining tables and chairs, benches, loungers, picnic tables and much more in modern, contemporary and traditional designs.
- Finishing Touches
The finishing touches are as important as the key components within a garden and Kent Blaxill provides a range of products that will complete any design to a high specification. The products include decorative stone, glass and slate, rocks, boulders, turf, compost, peat and structures such as sheds, gazeboes, pergolas and log cabins.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Kent Blaxill provides an extensive range of budget through to fully bespoke kitchens and bathrooms to suit every style, taste and budget requirement. The company can offer a full design and installation service and quotations usually include the labour needed to tile, lay flooring or install underfloor heating. If the client requires tiles or flooring within an existing kitchen or bathroom, then Kent Blaxill can arrange for a subcontractor to compile a quotation.
- Kitchens
There are over twenty kitchen displays within the showroom including Omega, Sheraton and Charles Rennie Mackintosh collections. All base units incorporate 15mm solid backs and wall units with 8mm solid backs and feature the Nova Pro drawer system from GRASS, one of the world’s leading suppliers of quality drawer systems. Each drawer has full extension runners and soft close action supplied as standard. Omega kitchens are available in over fifty designs in a vast array of unit sizes. The Sheraton collection is made to order and supplied rigid, using traditional glue and dowel construction and is available in over seventy designs. The Charles Rennie Mackintosh collection is a stunning range of in-frame and contemporary designs which combine sharp clean lines and right angles with subtle curves and floral motifs.
A wide range of appliances can also be provided which include Neff, Siemens, Candy, Rangemaster and Bosch. The worktop range includes the latest laminates in stunning designs and realistic wood effects, solid wood worktops for more traditional kitchens, quartz worktops, illuminated translucent Corian work surfaces with dim controllable LED lights and over twenty colour variations within the granite range. Sinks are available from Franke, Leisure and Astacast in stainless steel, ceramic or granite options and an extensive range of taps to complement the sink ranges is also available.
- Bathrooms
The bathroom collections are ideal for cloakrooms, luxury bathrooms, wet rooms and en-suites. There are over twenty bathrooms within the showroom on display starting with budget options through to market leading luxury shower and bathroom equipment. The Kent Blaxill team has been trained by the manufacturers to assist clients in specifying products that are appropriate for their requirements. Products include baths, sinks, toilets, bidets, shower enclosures and valves, bespoke glass shower enclosures, taps, towel warmers, mirrors, cabinets, shelving and freestanding or fully fitted bathroom furniture.
- Walls and Floors
The showroom provides over 100 square metres of stunning displays of tiles for walls and floors. The extensive collections cater for every taste, budget and style requirement imaginable and include ceramic and porcelain tiles, vinyl flooring, natural stone flooring, wood flooring, glass tiles, designer wallpapers, paints and ColourSplash back painted glass an alternative to tiles and suitable for kitchens and bathrooms.
Kent Blaxill prides itself on offering a comprehensive product range which is backed up with a team of dedicated staff that has extensive product knowledge and experience which can be relied upon. The team can provide comprehensive quotations and a full installation service on kitchens and bathrooms. The website is regularly updated with new information to assist clients in specifying products and design options. Products can be delivered throughout mainland UK and can be viewed and purchased within one of the eight showrooms based in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.
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