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From smart appliances to humanoids: What IFA 2026 tells us about the robotic kitchen

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How Naked Kitchens designed a pared-back space that oozes warmth and personality

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IFA 2026 kicks off in Berlin and once again AI is driving the conversation

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Bathroom suppliers and the race to the bottom: Darren Allison on creating value beyond price

Latest News

TECE appoints Ashley Shires as UK managing director

Leading German manufacturer TECE has announced the appointment of Ashley Shires as its new UK managing director from the 21st of September 2026. A highly regarded figure in the bathroom industry, Ashley brings more than 40 years’ experience to the company, with his most...

Tue 8th Sep 2026

Cyncly appoints Steve Warfield as chief customer officer

8th Sep 2026

Howdens announces the return of TradeFest to depots all over the UK

7th Sep 2026

Latest brochure from Scudo sets out to provide inspiration for retailers with their projects

Scudo Bathrooms, by leading distributor Harrison Bathrooms, has unveiled its newest Editio...

Published Mon 7th Sep 2026

Blum highlights the rise of the ‘invisible kitchen’ as search data reveals growing demand

Fittings manufacturer Blum says it is tapping into the rise of the ‘invisible kitchen’, on...

Published Mon 7th Sep 2026

bathrooms products

MERLYN introduces new Arysto Sleek bathscreens to portfolio

Premium shower brand MERLYN has introduced new bathscreens to extend its popular ARYSTO Sl...

Published Fri 4th Sep 2026

Kitchens International grows hospitality portfolio with prestigious hotel commission

Kitchens International, the award-winning Scottish specialist in luxury kitchens and livin...

Published Fri 4th Sep 2026

SIAMP UK appoints Alex Holcroft as new managing director

SIAMP has announced the appointment of Alex Holcroft as MD, effective from 1st September...

Published Thu 3rd Sep 2026

bathrooms products

The Shower Lab introduces Brushed Bronze finish for the View Collection

Expanding the customisation options for its partner showrooms and their customers, The Sho...

Published Thu 3rd Sep 2026

Product Focus

MERLYN introduces new Arysto Sleek bathscreens to portfolio

bathrooms products

Fri 4th Sep 2026

The Shower Lab introduces Brushed Bronze finish for the View Collection

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Thu 3rd Sep 2026

Villeroy & Boch announces the launch of its new Ecora shower tray

bathrooms products

02/09/2026

TECE introduces four striking new flush plate finishes to premium range

bathrooms products

01/09/2026

Rangemaster introduces new Arina and Aura range cooker models

kitchens products

27/08/2026

RAK Ceramics introduces elegant new RAK-Neo furniture range

bathrooms products

27/08/2026

Abode unveils new sink colour in response to trend for earthy neutrals

kitchens products

Thu 27th Aug 2026

Mira Showers launches new Minimal mixer designed to deliver the feeling of more water

bathrooms products

Wed 26th Aug 2026

InstallerSHOW

InstallerSHOW unveils kitchen ambassadors and major brand exhibitors

By InstallerSHOW

InstallerSHOW 2026 showed us it's time for the industry to unite

InstallerSHOW 2026 showed us it's time for the industry to unite

By KBBFocus

Grant Westfield reveals winners of InstallerSHOW 2026 prize giveaway

Grant Westfield reveals winners of InstallerSHOW 2026 prize giveaway

By KBBFocus

Latest Features

From smart appliances to humanoids: What IFA 2026 tells us about the robotic kitchen

kitchens features

Tue 8th Sep 2026

How Naked Kitchens designed a pared-back space that oozes warmth and personality

kitchens features

Mon 7th Sep 2026

IFA 2026 kicks off in Berlin and once again AI is driving the conversation

kitchens features

Fri 4th Sep 2026

Bathroom suppliers and the race to the bottom: Darren Allison on creating value beyond price

insight features

Thu 3rd Sep 2026

Digital marketing: Making profiles and reviews easy for Google AI to find

insight features

Wed 2nd Sep 2026

Worktop safety: Why kitchen retailers and designers have a vital role to play

insight features

Tue 1st Sep 2026

How Humphrey Munson designed a luxurious kitchen for a Farringdon apartment

kitchens features

Fri 28th Aug 2026

Fitzroy of London's Bradley Culmer – Accessibility and good bathroom design go hand-in-hand

insight features

Thu 27th Aug 2026

Interview: Izzy Taylor-Wood on the design possibilities of concrete in kitchens and bathrooms

interview features

Wed 26th Aug 2026

10 beautiful kitchen designs embracing the rise of warm minimalism

kitchens features

Tue 25th Aug 2026

Roxor's Colm Lalor: Installer pain points – avoiding last-minute changes, delays and disruption

insight features

Mon 24th Aug 2026

Sponsored

Lifestyle Kitchens – autumn kitchen inspiration

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Sun 23rd Aug 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Stronger Together – why connection matters more than ever

insight features

Fri 21st Aug 2026

Interview: Peter Wirz on design and the launch of Laufen's new PRO X collection

interview features

Thu 20th Aug 2026

Interview: Damian Walters – Why defining what makes a competent installer really matters

interview features

Wed 19th Aug 2026

Cairn’s Will English on the 6 brand principles of kitchen retail growth

insight features

Tue 18th Aug 2026

How hobs with integrated extraction are revolutionising modern kitchen design

kitchens features

Mon 17th Aug 2026

How Drummonds products take centre stage in Wiggy Hindmarch’s Queen Anne home

bathrooms features

Fri 14th Aug 2026

Natural stone basins: Ca’ Pietra’s Grazzie Wilson on the rise of bespoke designs

insight features

Thu 13th Aug 2026

Häcker expands UK presence with new 1,300sq ft showroom at Bell of Northampton

kitchens features

Wed 12th Aug 2026

Design focus: 8 clever corner solutions to maximise space in any bathroom

bathrooms features

Tue 11th Aug 2026

Sponsored

Crown Imperial – smart solutions for ‘back to school’ routine

kitchens features

Mon 10th Aug 2026

How En Masse Bespoke brought contemporary luxury to a traditional kitchen

kitchens features

Mon 10th Aug 2026

People Focus

Toby Drew joins Roca Group UK & Ireland as business development manager

new hire people

Tue 1st Sep 2026

Bushboard strengthens product and design leadership with two key appointments

new hire people

Tue 1st Sep 2026

David Salisbury strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments

new hire people

Thu 27th Aug 2026

Grant Westfield invests in sales team with two new promotions

new hire people

Thu 20th Aug 2026

Harrison Bathrooms promotes Hayley Bowman to the role of marketing director

new hire people

Thu 13th Aug 2026

Roca Group UK welcomes three new business development managers to the team

new hire people

Thu 6th Aug 2026

BAGNODESIGN announces two new hires to support continued growth

new hire people

Thu 6th Aug 2026

Nolte Kitchens appoints Kam Bharadwa as national franchise manager

new hire people

Wed 5th Aug 2026

Grant Westfield strengthens sales team with two key appointments

new hire people

Tue 4th Aug 2026