Spring/Summer 2015
#live/learn
Inspirational furniture for modern living
The nation’s choice
Over 80% of universities
use Ellis Furniture*
Focus, refocused
Discover Focus Plus, our brand
new contemporary range
Latest tastes
Modern kitchens designed
for the modern student
WELCOME
Contents
p10 Bedrooms
#myspace
Each year brings a new challenge.
A different person moves in, making
different demands and finding fresh
ways to make it #myspace.
Students do a lot of living in one
little room and a few shared spaces.
That’s why our new furniture collection
is made to stand the test of time.
Undergraduates come and go over
the years, but Ellis furniture endures.
p20 Kitchens
#eatspace
Water, steam, stains. They all loom
large in the life of a shared kitchen;
a place where people meet as well
as eat, and sometimes let off their
own kind of steam.
p28 Seating
#sharespace
Just sitting down can be a surprisingly
strenuous activity for young people,
so the Ellis range of seating options
combines ruggedness with comfort.
welcome
#live/learn
Approved supplier to the main
University framework agreements
“When selecting supply partners it is important
to deal with people who are good to work
with and the team at Ellis are just that, they
have a non-adversarial approach meaning
that quality and delivery are at the forefront.”
Ellis Furniture is a family business, and our business
has been manufacturing high quality furniture since
1891. Today we cater for the fast changing needs of
universities/student accommodation, and also supply
tailored solutions for hotels and accommodation
throughout the UK.
Paul Tomlinson
Commercial Manager, ULCCO Special Projects
Making small spaces work
Our passion is for providing the ideal balance of cost
effectiveness and practicality with design flair and a
true home from home experience.
We understand what student accommodation requires
and the changing needs of universities and purpose
built accommodation specialists. All our expertise and
experience goes into creating furniture that maximises
space, stretches budgets and provides each individual
with a practical, welcoming living and learning space.
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& tables
#homefromhome
*NEUPC data 2014/15
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CRAFTSMANSHIP
SERVICE
Styles
change,
standards
don’t
“The brief for our new student living
range was to be as durable as ever,
but with stylish modern aesthetics.”
Sarah Cooper
Product & Interior Designer, Ellis Furniture
#craftmanshipsince1891
Ours is a privately owned family business, now in
its fourth generation. Cabinetmaking is in our blood.
We work to exacting standards using carefully
selected raw materials and time-honoured joinery
techniques. Nowadays all our furniture is produced
in a large modern factory in Huddersfield, West
Yorkshire. Our whole operation is accredited to
quality assurance standard BS EN ISO 9001:2008.
This blend of tradition and technology results in
superbly designed products, built to stay looking
good and working hard throughout a long lifespan.
Our craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail
provide exceptional value for money.
Service is
as crucial as
craftsmanship
At Ellis we are as passionate about our customers
as we are about our products. From the initial brief
to installation and beyond, our team will work in
partnership with yours every step of the way.
As a family business, we stand by certain principles,
such as always being approachable and generating
a good relationship with our partners. Even during
challenging times in a project, you can rely on our
determination to get things moving. Our in-house
teams offer a full journey service, so we are able to
oversee each stage until the job is done.
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QUALITY
QUALITY
#studentproof
“The units not only look great in terms of style
but also survive years of student use and abuse”
Lesley Stewart, Director of Residential Services
University of Birmingham
Furniture
with a first
in economics
Choosing a supplier with lower
specification furniture at a lower price
point can appear an attractive proposition
– on paper at least. However, in our 50 years
of student accommodation experience,
it has been proven time and again that
furniture capable of lasting the course is
a better choice, practically and financially.
Buying high specification Ellis furniture
provides long-term peace of mind that
you won’t be spending time, money or
resource on repairs or replacements in
five, ten or maybe even twenty years time.
Guaranteed to last a 15 year course
We are the student accommodation
specialists, supplying to over 80% of
UK university halls of residence. This
is simply because superior Ellis quality
is the rational long-term choice.
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Students come and go, but Ellis furniture
goes on and on, delivering the lowest
whole life cost. You will find spectacular
proof of this in our factory showroom:
a student bedroom that was originally
installed at Durham University back in
1985. It survived year after year there
unscathed, and is still in excellent
condition today.
Fit and forget
Every piece of Ellis furniture is guaranteed
for a quibble-free 15 years minimum,
and you can confidently expect it to
last 25 years or more with minimal
maintenance. Whatever the occupant
is studying, their living space is an
exercise in practical economics.
Work, rest and play then back for more
We know, as you do, that student
accommodation sees a lot of activity hard play as well as hard study. With
commercial guests for conferences and
events during vacations too, the
pressure is relentless.
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SPACE SCIENCE
SPACE SCIENCE
#spacescience
Changing a working space into a space that really works
takes skill, vision and craftsmanship. We ensure that a
room maximises space and retains the ability to wow
from the day the door is first opened and for years to come.
Our expert team will be with you every step of the way.
From this...
Quotations
and moodboards
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Every element of the proposed design and the
overall project are considered before a detailed
quote is generated. This quote and a design
overview is presented to the university/provider
for feedback and refinement.
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Initial site survey
Original
pilot room
If the project is a refurbishment then an
Ellis team member measures the existing
rooms, including essential design implications
(pipework, skirting, room access, etc). They also
make initial improvement notes, and take on
board a students needs which form the basis
of the brief for our interior design team.
We are able to bring our designs to life by
building one full size room – either in our
factory or on site. This allows everyone to
‘live’ the design, signing off the final design
or ironing out any final adjustment before
full production.
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... to this
Design and draw
The new room proposals are visualised
by the design team, using the very latest
2D and 3D software. Multiple design
options are often included to cater for
a variety of clever space-saving ideas.
33% 100%
more bed space
more bookcase space
75% 56%
more desk space
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more wardrobe space
Installation
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Our installation team liaise with
the university/provider or the
contractor to project manage
the arrival of all furniture and
equipment on site, ensuring
everything runs smoothly
without delay to the project.
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#myspace
#myspace
Bedrooms
#myspace
Each year brings a new challenge. A different person moves
in, making different demands and finding fresh ways to
make it #myspace. As well as providing stylish aesthetics,
ergonomic design, oodles of storage space and lots of scope
for individual touches, all Ellis Furniture ranges stand up to
every challenge and come back for more.
p12 Solo
p16 Focus Plus
The Solo range from Ellis Furniture has
been setting the standard for residential
bedroom furniture for more than a
generation. Used widely in universities,
conference centres, boarding schools,
care and secure accommodation, this is
robust and timelessly stylish furniture
proven in the toughest environments.
With new Focus Plus we have refreshed
the styling of Ellis furniture for student
accommodation, adding new appeal while
preserving the enduring craftsmanship
that makes our products first choice for
UK universities and specialist student
accommodation providers.
The range includes the widest possible
collection of components and options.
Add our designers’ gift for #spacescience
and the result is furniture for student
living that looks smart and packs the
maximum working and storage capacity
into even the smallest spaces.
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#myspace | Solo
Solo has evolved
It fully justifies its reputation for
extraordinarily long lifecycles. Appearing
new even years into use with minimal
replacement and refurbishment for the
lowest whole life cost.
Solo
#myspace
Now Solo has evolved. Smart use of
wardrobe and underbed storage space
makes the most of today’s ever tighter
space constraints.
Available in oak, maple and American walnut,
the Solo range from Ellis Furniture has been
setting the standard in UK universities for more
than 30 years.
Smart space
Imaginative shelving designs create
space for files and books of course,
but also for laptops, games consoles,
tablets, TVs - all the essentials of
modern student living.
With a beautifully crafted curved desk
made from real wood veneers and shaped
solid timber lippings, Solo works for even
the most IT rich student. And stunning
finishes mean that student rooms have
more variety, more style, as well as more
usable space.
Why Solo?
• 20 year ‘studentproof’ no quibble
guarantee*
• Heavy duty easy glide metal drawer runners
• Anti-bacterial coating to ISO 22196
on all timber and veneer parts
• Real wood veneer carcases
• 8mm solid back grooved and glue
blocked for maximum strength
• Dovetailed solid beech 4 sided
drawerbox with glued in solid base
for maximum strength
• 30mm thick tops with solid timber lippings
• Rigid double glued and dowelled
made to order furniture for fast
installation and maximum strength
• Solid hardwood plinth and hardwood
construction rails
*T&Cs apply
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#myspace | Solo
#myspace | Solo
Solo range overview
Maple
Oak
Solo is synonymous with student living, and for good reason.
Stylish, robust and outstanding value for money, Solo is perfect
for modern learning and modern living. There are thousands of
furniture options in the range – here is a selection of popular styles.
American Walnut
The perfect finish
A choice of three classic real wood finishes
give a distinct look to a space and can
complement the character of the university.
Oak, maple and walnut are individually
priced, but all provide a beautiful finish
to some very hardworking furniture.
A selection of handles
You can also select from a range of
ergonomically considered, attractive
handles to finish the look. A wooden
knob (available in any finish to match
the wood options), a matt nickel knob
or matt nickel ‘D’ handle. Each one is,
of course, designed to last the course.
Double cupboard
with shelf
Keeping items out
of sight and tidy
CBO28R
Double wardrobe
with hanging rail
Immense storage
as well as style.
WR0280
4-drawer chest
The perfect place for
all those essentials.
CH446R
Wooden Knob
Matt Nickel Knob
Brushed Nickel ‘D’ Handle
#smartspace
Studio height bookcase
Plenty of space for books,
files, music and movies.
BK148R
Compact occasional table
Multi purpose table for even
the smallest spaces.
TANS1VN
Medium dining table
Perfect for dinner parties
and party parties.
All drawers are solidly constructed with
carefully selected materials and put
together by people who care.
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Dovetail drawer joints offer excellent
tensile strength, capable of standing up to
almost anything the term can throw at it.
Clever use of wardrobe space makes the
most of ever-tighter space constraints.
TA371D
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#myspace | Focus Plus
Focus Plus
#myspace
Product cut out
Listening is the first skill we practiced in developing Focus Plus,
the new generation in furniture for student living from Ellis.
Our customers told us that the new range needs to look
sharp and distinctive, use modern colours and finishes, be
decisively different, and offer maximum value for money.
Living colour
Focus Plus is available in a range of 14
exciting colours including the very latest
contemporary styles, as well as timeless
classics and ever popular creams.
The genius of Focus Plus is its mix and
match capability, providing plenty of
flexibility to deliver the ‘wow’ factor
in any type of environment. Perfect for
intelligent, creative planning. The student
accommodation market is changing at
speed, so innovation is crucial.
Low whole life cost
Above all, universities and specialist
providers told us they wanted the
long-term cost of furnishing a room to
be very low. Because replacement and
refurbishment is much more expensive
than investing in quality from the start.
That’s why Focus Plus uses construction
methods developed by Ellis craftsmen
over generations. Solid hardwood
rails, glued and dowelled construction,
thick ABS edging. The ideal blend
of cutting edge interior design and
traditional standards.
Why Focus Plus?
• 15 year ‘studentproof’ no-quibble
guarantee*
• Heavy duty easy glide metal
drawer runners
• 8mm solid back grooved and glue
blocked for maximum strength
• Heavy duty 4 sided drawerbox
with glued in solid base for
maximum strength
• Solid hardwood construction rails
• All cabinets FSC certified
• Rigid double glued and dowelled
made to order furniture for fast
installation and maximum strength
• 14 contemporary colours – endless
colour combinations
*T&Cs apply
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#myspace | Focus Plus
Gloss White
#myspace | Focus Plus
Driftwood
Natural Oak
Stone Grey
Washed Oak
Cream
White
Focus Plus range overview
Modern design, but with generations of storage know-how means
a range of ultra-functional items that make the best of the space
available and make student life better. Below is just a flavour of
the stylish furniture options available in the full Focus Plus range.
Mali Wenge
Aluminium
American
Walnut
Beech
Pick n mix
Design freedom is in your hands, as a
range of 14 finishes can be mixed to find
the perfect combination for the modern
living space. Featuring modern high
gloss and contemporary wood designs,
alongside classic wood choices like Oak,
Beech and Walnut, it offers the chance
to move with the times.
Vermont Steel Bar
Chrome Steel ‘D’ Handle
Wooden Knob
Birch
Coco Bolo
Chocolate
Grey
Handle choices
Flexibility extends to the choice of
handles (even if their construction is
very solid). Choose from wooden knobs,
a contemporary nickel knob or a choice of
‘D’ handles. In keeping with Focus Plus,
these handles can be used to create
design contrasts and can be relied on
for years of diligent service.
Matt Nickel Knob
Brushed Nickel ‘D’ Handle
#smartspace
3-drawer chest
Keeps the essentials
essentially out of sight.
Multi-compartment
bookcase
Perfect for all the
essentials, like music
players, tablets and
games consoles.
BKO55R
(2 shown)
CH435D
Wardrobe
Sleek, stylish and
oh so spacious.
WCO28D
Desk
Large capacity
drawers keep the
work surface clear.
DTO21D
Durable hinges are designed for
even the toughest of workloads.
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Clever storage is underpinned by
carefully considered construction.
Combining storage and living solutions
make for a clutter-free, comfortable space.
Bench/table
A modern take on a design
classic for communal eating.
Low unit
Provides storage and a place to lounge.
LSO14RFS
TA4B1B/TA4T1D
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#eatspace
#eatspace
Kitchens
#eatspace
Water, steam, stains. They all loom large in the life of
a shared kitchen. This is the busiest room in any kind
of accommodation; a place where people meet as well
as eat, and sometimes let off their own kind of steam.
To help communal kitchens survive
and last as long as the bedrooms they
serve, we make our furniture ultra durable.
Facing the surfaces front and back with
a high pressure laminate bonded to MDF
imparts maximum mechanical strength.
It also provides the most secure fixing
possible for our robust 170 degree hinges.
Available in a range of contemporary
colours, specially selected to match
the latest interior design trends, Ellis
kitchens for shared living feature a host of
practical touches. These include moisture
resistant worktops, glass splashbacks,
a choice of stylish but above all sturdy
handles, and lockable doors. A full range
of accessories for accessible kitchens is
also readily available.
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Ellis has two ranges of ultra stylish,
high performance kitchens to suit
any application.
Contract Heavy Duty
The more users a kitchen has, the
greater the demands. To face these
challenges, we offer one of the most
durable kitchen ranges you can get.
Brompton
Unmistakable Ellis quality is evident in
this range widely considered best in class,
perfect when budgets are stretched with
absolutely no compromise on quality.
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#eatspace | Contract Heavy Duty
#eatspace | Contract Heavy Duty
Contract Heavy Duty
The most destructive element in a student kitchen – apart
from the students themselves – is water. Our Heavy Duty
range is designed to robustly deal with moisture of all kinds
to provide a solution that is virtually maintenance free.
Hidden strength
The range features the most durable
door and drawer fronts available, faced
front and back with a high pressure
laminate for a tough and water resistant
exterior. Waterproof plinths, Ellis cabinet
strength and robust 170 degree hinges
provide a kitchen built to last.
Obvious style
Nine contemporary door finishes can
be combined with a choice of seven
popular wood grains for a look that
will continue to shine for years to come.
Introduce colours specially selected
to reflect modern interiors and it’s
easy to create a kitchen that’s a home
from home.
170° hinges are robust enough to stand up
to years of heavy use.
Waterproof plinths are perfect for easy
maintenance – and accidental spills.
#smartspace
#eatspace
Fully faced drawer fronts provide a durable
solution that repels water.
Door colour options
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Lava
Cream
Stone Grey
Crema
Sea Jade
Birch
Mali Wenge
Natural Oak
White
Pewter
American
Walnut
Coco Bolo
Driftwood
Gloss White
Silk Grey
Chocolate
Grey
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#eatspace | Brompton
#eatspace | Brompton
Brompton
A popular and established range, Brompton uses space
beautifully with crisp and attractive styling. It offers all
the flexibility and function you could wish for.
Tried and tested quality
Four sided timber drawer boxes are
solid timber and dovetailed jointed for
superior strength, while all fronts and
doors are made from 18mm melamine
faced core board with thick profiled ABS
lippings. It’s details like these that make
all the difference over the years.
Made with care
Brompton incorporates all the structural
features of the Contract Heavy Duty
range; units are rigid, with dowel and
glue construction, while solid timber top
cross rails and a thick back panel combine
to provide strength and durability.
Moisture resistant MDF worksurfaces are
perfect for cooking – and parties.
Clever storage incorporates appliances to
make the best of the available space.
#smartspace
#eatspace
Drawer fronts are 18mm melamine faced
core board for strength and durability.
Door colour options
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Cream
Stone Grey
Washed Oak
Birch
Mali Wenge
White
American
Walnut
Coco Bolo
Driftwood
Chocolate
Grey
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Natural Oak
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#eatspace
#eatspace
Kitchen options
Handle options
All the handles in our range work to enhance the aesthetic
of the kitchen, and continue to work hard, year after year.
Once you’ve made the wise choice on an Ellis kitchen, you can start
to specify all the options that will make it unique to those living
in it over its years of service. Style, ergonomics and security are all
factors for consideration.
Laminate Worktop options
A range of ten wood and stone styles have been specially
selected to provide a variety of contemporary work
surface looks.
Walnut Block
Graphite Matt
Taurus Sand
American
Walnut
Tula Bronze
Light Stone
Tuscan Granite
Miller Granite
Vermont steel bar
Monteray nickel bar
Brompton nickel ‘D’
Boston nickel ‘D’
Prism ‘D’ handle
Prism knob
Chrome oval ‘V’ knob
Chrome bar handle
Chrome retro hoop
Chrome circular knob
Brushed nickel ‘D’ handle
Long steel bar
Welsh Slate
Java Ice
Carcase colour options
Create a complementary colour palette, or contrast the
interior of your storage space with the finish of the doors
with a selection of colours and wood effects.
Cream
Stone Grey
Birch
Aluminium
Mali Wenge
Chocolate Grey
Plinths options
Laminate faced MDF
White
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American
Walnut
Coco Bolo
Driftwood
Natural Oak
Lock options
Stainless Steel effect plastic
Hasp and staple
Catch for padlock
Barrel lock
Washed Oak
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#sharespace
#sharespace
Seating
& tables
#sharespace
Just sitting down can be a surprisingly strenuous activity
for young people, so the Ellis range of seating options
combines ruggedness with comfort. Our vast experience
of supplying furniture for care and secure premises comes
in very useful here.
Your first impression of our latest
collections, such as Prospect, Phase and
Zone will be how stylish and even quirky
they are; perfect for a predominantly
young environment. Comfortable too of
course. But closer examination reveals
plenty of muscle beneath the comfort.
We use practical, cleanable, resilient
materials and build every chair and
sofa to last and last and last.
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This is just a taste of the design freedom
on offer with Ellis seating. There are
hundreds of combinations available
for selection in our full range.
We also create modular systems that can
easily adapt to different configurations.
And, like all Ellis furniture for student
living, these are designs that make a little
space go a long way. Pull up a chair and
take a look.
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#live/learn
Accessories
Splashes are inevitable in a busy shared kitchen, but it’s also easy to protect
walls while adding a splash of colour with our range of multi-functional acrylic
or glass panels. Not only can they be used as kitchen splashbacks, but they also
double up as bedroom notice boards or colourful feature walls. They are easy to
clean, easy to install and remove, and are a simple way to add colour to a room.
Acrylic makes a perfect and colourful
bedroom notice board.
Inject colour into any kitchen with practical
glass splashbacks.
Colour options (glass)
Arctic White
Vanilla
Reflect
Mercury
Baltic
Aegean
Lime
Tangerine
Light Violet
Plum
Burgundy
Black
Metallic
Titanium
Light Crystal
Metallic
Gun Metal
Metallic
Cosmic
Rainbow
Cerise
Colour options (acrylic)
Yellow 229
Red 4415
Red 4403
Red 440
Orange 363
Green 6T81
Green 650
Violet 886
Blue 727
Grey 9981
Black 962
Opal 069
Opal 028
Ivory 133
Yellow 260
Clear
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Blue 750
#toughyetcomfy
#myspace
#eatspace
#sharespace
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