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What exactly is a 'bathroom suitable' mirror? Origins Living sets the record straight

kitchens features

IFA 2026: AI dominates as appliance brands showcase the future of kitchen technology

insight features

Mark Conacher: Another Houzz UK trends report – why should installers care?

insight features

Aled Roberts on Dekiln’s new low-carbon concept and the future of sustainable tiles

Latest News

Sachsenküchen reveals new ‘SoftArc’ concept at Hausmesse 2026

Premium German kitchen manufacturer Sachsenküchen held its annual September Hausmesse at its Kitchen Centre in Löhne, presenting the design theme of ‘Beyond Straight Lines’. The company says the event attracted a record number of visitors and who came to view a host of...

Thu 8th Oct 2026

Blum introduces eclipse black AVENTOS to complete dark range

kitchens products

8th Oct 2026

RAK Ceramics accelerates AI integration across group to drive efficiency and growth

8th Oct 2026

Shortlists announced for the KBBFocus Awards & Celebration 2026!

The shortlists for the KBBFocus Awards 2026 have been announced, with the winners set to b...

Published Wed 7th Oct 2026

Häfele to partner with Band of Builders on student bursary scheme

Häfele UK has been announced as the national partner for the ‘Band of Builders Bursary’, a...

Published Tue 6th Oct 2026

Nuie unveils new thermostatic valve to 'give installers more flexibility'

Bathroom brand nuie has launched a new triple-outlet thermostatic valve which it says will...

Published Tue 6th Oct 2026

Haier Europe’s Sustainability Report 2025 sets out current progress

Haier Europe has published its Sustainability Report 2025, presenting its environmental, s...

Published Tue 6th Oct 2026

Cyncly extends partnership with Omega to support newly launched service

Global software and content solutions provider Cyncly has extended its partnership with ki...

Published Mon 5th Oct 2026

Methven marks 140th anniversary with renewed commitment to water efficiency

Shower and tapware manufacturer Methven is marking its 140th anniversary by reaffirming it...

Published Mon 5th Oct 2026

Product Focus

Blum introduces eclipse black AVENTOS to complete dark range

kitchens products

Thu 8th Oct 2026

Rearo signals market shift with launch of high-end designer wall coverings

kitchens products

Fri 2nd Oct 2026

Clearwater expands its traditional tap portfolio with new collection

kitchens products

01/10/2026

PJH extends Bathrooms to Love collection with a trio of design-led vessel basins

bathrooms products

30/09/2026

Swadling Brassware launches redesigned range of concealed thermostatic shower valves

bathrooms products

29/09/2026

BLANCO extends premium portfolio with new LAVIN tap and VION sink ranges

kitchens products

29/09/2026

BC Designs launches Plazia freestanding bath

bathrooms products

Mon 28th Sep 2026

Hisense announces the expansion of the premium Blackline Oven range

kitchens products

Fri 25th Sep 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

What exactly is a 'bathroom suitable' mirror? Origins Living sets the record straight

bathrooms features

Thu 8th Oct 2026

IFA 2026: AI dominates as appliance brands showcase the future of kitchen technology

kitchens features

Wed 7th Oct 2026

Mark Conacher: Another Houzz UK trends report – why should installers care?

insight features

Tue 6th Oct 2026

Aled Roberts on Dekiln’s new low-carbon concept and the future of sustainable tiles

insight features

Mon 5th Oct 2026

How Multiliving Scavolini Store designed a scheme around a kitchen island

kitchens features

Fri 2nd Oct 2026

Rotpunkt's Matt Phillips on 3 key interior design trends set to dominate in 2027

insight features

Thu 1st Oct 2026

Key findings from the 2026 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends Study

insight features

Wed 30th Sep 2026

Digital marketing: How AI can now become your GEO/SEO consultant

insight features

Tue 29th Sep 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: From industry conversation to collective action

insight features

Mon 28th Sep 2026

Sponsored

Crown Imperial Autumn trends – Warm minimalism inspo

kitchens features

Sun 27th Sep 2026

The rise of colour and texture: What’s next for kitchen and bathroom surfaces

insight features

Fri 25th Sep 2026

Tissino's Richard Eaton: The shower tray has evolved – but has the way we specify it?

insight features

Thu 24th Sep 2026

What KBB professionals need to know about low-silica and silica-free surfaces

insight features

Wed 23rd Sep 2026

GROHE's Elina Enqvist-Twomey – Why the future of the bathroom is concealed

insight features

Tue 22nd Sep 2026

Clearwater's Daniel Boulton: British craftsmanship must remain commercially relevant

insight features

Mon 21st Sep 2026

Paul Berryman of Life Trade: How to create contrast with confidence when mixing materials

kitchens features

Fri 18th Sep 2026

Design focus: How the changing role of the bathroom is now moving it beyond function

bathrooms features

Thu 17th Sep 2026

Mark Conacher: Why learning a trade needs to involve picking up soft skills as well as technical ones

insight features

Wed 16th Sep 2026

Interview: Bell of Northampton's Lee Ferris on AI, Häcker and the future of the showroom

interview features

Tue 15th Sep 2026

Sponsored

Crown Imperial launch new mirrored door design to elevate autumn bedrooms

kitchens features

Mon 14th Sep 2026

Charlotte Tilby: What are the key principles of a well-designed kitchen layout?

insight features

Mon 14th Sep 2026

PJH's Julie Lockwood: How to get the modern classic aesthetic right

insight features

Fri 11th Sep 2026

Interview: Howard Grindrod on how Hisense changed the rules of the appliance market

interview features

Thu 10th Sep 2026

People Focus

Cyncly appoints Giesela Hawthorne-Slater as product manager for bathrooms EMEA

new hire people

Mon 28th Sep 2026

Grant Westfield welcomes two new business development managers to sales team

new hire people

Thu 24th Sep 2026

Grant Westfield strengthens customer service team with new appointment

new hire people

Wed 16th Sep 2026

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