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HIX 2025 trend report: The top 3 influences currently shaping bathroom design

Best in show – Amelia Thorpe rounds up the hottest bathroom trends from this year’s HIX hotel design exhibition. Celebrating the best in hotel design...
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Thu 11th Dec 2025

The hib. bathroom design team assess the trends shaping 2026 and beyond

Rob Pattern (head of product development), Jasmine Rowe (product design lead) and Paulina Filipiak (product category manager) from bathroom specialist...
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Mon 8th Dec 2025

Methven to launch new minimalist shower heads at HIX 2025

Methven is set to launch Minimalist, its latest shower head, at the upcoming HIX LDN exhibition. Methven’s team will be on stand U6 at this year’s HIX...
bathrooms products

Tue 25th Nov 2025

Over 320 brands set to exhibit at KBB Birmingham as it marks 40th anniversary in 2026

KBB Birmingham, the UK’s largest biennial trade show dedicated to kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, is set to mark its 40th anniversary in 2026 as it...
industry news

Thu 20th Nov 2025

Trust will define KBB marketing in 2026 – Claire Gamble on navigating the age of AI

Credible marketing is going to be key for your business in the coming year, says Claire Gamble, MD of specialist construction and home interiors PR ag...
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Thu 20th Nov 2025

Roca and Laufen get set to return to HIX 2025 with latest launches

Roca Group has revealed its plans for HIX 2025, where it will have separate, dedicated stands for its Roca and Laufen brands. The two-day event dedica...
bathrooms news

Wed 19th Nov 2025

Abode’s Leanne Stansfield reveals the top kitchen wet-zone trends for 2026

Leanne Stansfield, digital & marketing director at sink and tap specialist Abode, gazes into her crystal ball to predict the top 5 kitchen trends shap...
insight features

Tue 18th Nov 2025

KBSA welcomes new approved and partner members across UK and Ireland

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) is has welcomed a new group of approved and partner members from across the UK and Ireland...
industry news

Tue 18th Nov 2025

Grohe to showcase series of new launches at HIX 2025

Global bathroom brand Grohe will once again be exhibiting at HIX 2025, the premier hotel design event taking place at London’s Business Design Centre...
Bathrooms news

Fri 14th Nov 2025

The rise of Matt Black appliances: Why this sleek trend is taking over modern kitchens

With many appliance brands expanding their black product range to include elegant matt finishes, Lisa Hibberd explores the latest launches and asks in...
kitchens features

Wed 12th Nov 2025

Rotpunkt customers get to experience brand-new headquarters

As well as seeing the unveiling of its new 2026 Collection, customers attending German kitchen furniture manufacturer Rotpunkt’s in-house exhibition i...
kitchens news

Wed 29th Oct 2025

Shock and sadness at news of KBB industry legend Andy Bishop's passing

InstallerSHOW has announced the sudden passing of its inspirational content consultant, event and exhibition expert Andy Bishop. In a statement on Li...
industry news

Tue 28th Oct 2025

KBSA welcomes 10 new members to its network of independent specialists

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has welcomed 10 new members – 5 Approved Members and 5 Partner Members – to its expanding ...
industry news

Tue 28th Oct 2025

Futurist William Higham highlights three key current trends at Halcyon event

At an event at Halcyon, Wigmore Street on 16th October held by Aga, La Cornue and Novy, futurist and author William Higham presented a talk highlighti...
kitchens news

Mon 27th Oct 2025

Richard Hibbert – The key takeaways from the KBSA Conference 2025

It's been a difficult year for many, but the KBSA Conference 2025 brought some much-needed positivity, with collaboration, education and optimism bein...
insight features

Fri 24th Oct 2025

hib. unveils its new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection

Bathroom manufacturer hib. has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, led by two new shower ranges that showcase fresh metallics and set the tone...
bathrooms products

Fri 17th Oct 2025

Appliances focus: Key innovation highlights and takeaways from IFA 2025

IFA Berlin 2025 took place over 5 days from 5th - 9th September featuring the very latest in cutting-edge technology from major appliance brands, with...
kitchens features

Mon 13th Oct 2025

Nineteen Group acquires The National Painting & Decorating Show

Nineteen Group has announced the acquisition of the National Painting & Decorating Show – the UK’s annual trade exhibition for painting and deco...
industry news

Tue 7th Oct 2025

BFA's Furniture Component Expo to expand reach in 2026

The Furniture Component Expo, (FCE) is set to expand its reach in 2026 by incorporating suppliers of fixtures, fittings and components for the kitchen...
industry news

Tue 7th Oct 2025

Häcker Küchen unveils additions to its concept130 range during in-house exhibition

German kitchen company Häcker Küchen has opened its doors at its HQ for its in-house exhibition, which is currently running until 26th September under...
kitchens news

Fri 26th Sep 2025

Messe Frankfurt offers ‘early-bird’ booking rates for ISH 2027

For a limited time, ISH organisers Messe Frankfurt are offering companies that register their intent to participate in the next edition of the trade s...
bathrooms news

Wed 24th Sep 2025

KBSA releases agenda for this year’s KBB Industry Conference

With just weeks to go until the KBB Industry Conference 2025, which is set to take place on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, W...
industry news

Mon 22nd Sep 2025

Interview: Blanco UK MD Neal Jones – Our new products blend form and function

As Blanco UK unveils new product launches to celebrate its centenary, MD Neal Jones talks to Amelia Thorpe about personalisation, design and opportuni...
interview features

Mon 22nd Sep 2025

hib. launches Reflect '25 Design Competition

Bathroom manufacturer hib. is challenging bathroom designers to create a 'mirror that dares to be different' with the launch of a new design competiti...
bathrooms news

Wed 17th Sep 2025

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