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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...
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Wed 12th Nov 2025

How kitchen islands are evolving – the top design trends and what’s coming next

Kitchen islands are changing shape and function in line with consumer lifestyles – Gail Rees looks at how the island is being redefined in modern home...
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Thu 2nd Oct 2025

Bora’s Willi Bruckbauer on why cooking is a joy everyone can experience

Willi Bruckbauer, founder and CEO of Bora, explains how well-designed appliances can play a vital role in enhancing the cooking experience as well as...
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Tue 9th Sep 2025

Waterline CEO Michael Marriott on the enduring trend for kitchen islands

What is it about a kitchen island that ticks all the lifestyle boxes for homeowners when they're planning a new kitchen? Waterline CEO Michael Marriot...
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Fri 20th Jun 2025

Bora thinks big with new Cool Combi XL refrigerator-freezer

Premium appliance manufacturer Bora, which is renowned for its award-winning cooktop extractors, says its new Cool Combi XL refrigerator-freezer makes...
kitchens products

Thu 8th May 2025

Bora invests in new brand-awareness campaign for 2025

Manufacturer of innovative kitchen appliances Bora has kickstarted 2025 with the launch of a new, multimedia campaign, which aims to further boost bra...
kitchens news

Wed 12th Feb 2025

How supplementary appliances can help retailers boost sales

The rise in home entertaining is driving demand for supplementary appliances, which is good news for kitchen retailers keen to capitalise on add-on sa...
kitchens features

Mon 2nd Dec 2024

Kitchen focus: How discreet extraction offers more design flexibility

Subtle, concealed extraction is fast becoming a must-have for those looking for kitchen design freedom. Lisa Hibberd takes a look at some of the lates...
kitchens features

Mon 4th Mar 2024

Interview: Franke's Barbara Borra on working with the right retailers

As Franke unveils its newly renovated showroom in Switzerland, Emma Hedges talks to Barbara Borra, president and CEO of Franke Home Solutions, to hear...
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Mon 15th Jan 2024

Interview: Willi Bruckbauer on Bora's move into new product categories

As cooktop extractor brand Bora makes its move into more new product categories, Willi Bruckbauer talks to Nicola Hanley about creating innovative app...
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Mon 27th Nov 2023

On the quiet: Kitchen extraction that doesn’t disturb daily life

The noise level of an extractor is a key consideration for many, especially those with open-plan spaces. Lisa Hibberd explores the technology behind s...
kitchens features

Tue 17th Jan 2023

Keeping it clean: The latest invisible extraction for seamless designs

Even if the project you’re working on isn’t particularly minimalist in style, a bulky chimney hood or pendant extractor can interrupt the streamlined...
kitchens features

Tue 19th Jan 2021

Bora to reach 1.2 billion viewers with new international TV campaign

Cooktop extractor manufacturer Bora has released a new advertising campaign featuring a TV commercial that will be shown in nine European countries. T...
kitchens news

Fri 15th Jan 2021

Bora CEO Willi Bruckbauer on the power of being a niche brand

Known for pioneering the cooktop extractor, there can be little doubt that Bora has made its mark. After all, many other appliance manufacturers now o...
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Thu 3rd Dec 2020

Bora's Professional 3.0 and X Pure win prestigious design award

Bora's X Pure range and the recently launched Bora Professional 3.0 cooktop extractors have both won the prestigious German Design Award for 2021, whi...
kitchens news

Tue 13th Oct 2020

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