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How Carvetii created a contemporary space in a converted farmhouse

We talk to Nadia Maxwell, senior designer at Cumbria-based kitchen and interiors design studio Carvetii, to hear how they devised a contemporary s...

kitchens features

Fri 26th Jun 2026

Geberit introduces new colourways to extend bathroom furniture collection

Geberit says retailers can tap into demand for bolder bathrooms with the launch of its new striking bathroom furniture colourways, as part of a seri...

bathrooms products

Fri 26th Jun 2026

Abode unveils 2026 brochure featuring all its latest sink and tap launches

Sink and tap specialist Abode has launched its latest brochure, featuring all the brand highlights and product innovations from this year. The 2026...

kitchens news

Thu 25th Jun 2026

Ross Bliben: Why the KBB industry needs a future-proofing conversation

Ross Bliben, sales director at bathroom components specialist Bathroom Spare Parts, explains why the 'rip and replace' approach to renovation proj...

insight features

Thu 25th Jun 2026

Interview: Why Bushboard's revamped Omega range is now ticking all the right boxes

Bushboard’s Emma-Louise Braham and Bekki Griffiths talk to Nicola Hanley about how Omega’s relaunched range better meets the needs of retailers and co...

interview features

Wed 24th Jun 2026

Digital marketing: How to avoid falling into the 'hollow followers' trap

It's easy to get distracted by the wrong metrics, but the fact is it's not the number of followers you have that matters – Katrina Bell explains....

insight features

Tue 23rd Jun 2026

Dornbracht merges circle and square shapes in new Coya design series

Dornbracht is adding an innovative highlight to its portfolio with Coya. This new design series for the bathroom features a fluid form, which moves...

bathrooms products

Mon 22nd Jun 2026

How DeVOL Kitchens designed a characterful scheme for a grand Victorian villa

We talk to Emma Winchester, senior designer at DeVOL Kitchens, to hear how she set about creating a unique space for clients with eclectic taste and...

kitchens features

Mon 22nd Jun 2026

Simon Acres: Our KBB Futures events are about collaborating to drive change

With the next KBB Futures roundtable set to take place at InstallerSHOW this month, Simon Acres tells us about his ambition to help create an indust...

insight features

Fri 19th Jun 2026

Wodar expands into kitchen sinks with the launch of Kubik sink and accessory system

Wodar has announced the launch of Kubik, a new British-designed collection of undermount kitchen sinks and co-ordinated accessories, marking a signi...

kitchens products

Thu 18th Jun 2026

Abode's Leanne Stansfield – Understanding your customer's buying criteria

As the latest brand intelligence reveals that 80% of UK consumers want to experience a product firsthand before they commit to buy, Leanne Stansfiel...

insight features

Thu 18th Jun 2026

Irish bathroom retailer Bathshack opens first UK showroom in Cheshire

Irish bathroom retailer Bathshack has announced the opening of its first showroom outside of Ireland, with its 13th location launching in Cheadle. F...

bathrooms news

Wed 17th Jun 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Member engagement is at the heart of our InstallerSHOW agenda

InstallerSHOW has become one of the most important fixtures in the bathroom industry calendar, and the Bathroom Association is proud to have support...

insight features

Wed 17th Jun 2026

Show focus: The key kitchen and bathroom stands to visit at InstallerSHOW 2026

InstallerSHOW 2026 is set to feature more kitchen and bathroom brands than ever before, making it a must-attend event for anyone working across KBB...

insight features

Tue 16th Jun 2026

TECE’s Richard Court: Supporting installers and retailers with easy-fit bathroom solutions

As German sanitary systems specialist TECE continues to make its mark on the UK market, national sales manager Richard Court reveals what innovati...

insight features

Mon 15th Jun 2026

Seasonal style: summer kitchen inspiration

The new season presents the perfect opportunity to showcase kitchens that inspire customers with vibrant colours and natural wood tones bringing a f...

kitchens features

Sun 14th Jun 2026

BLANCO's LUNEOO-S // OOVALON UNIT receives another prestigious design award

BLANCO’s acclaimed LUNEOO-S // OOVALON UNIT has received another prestigious design award. The strikingly designed LUNEOO-S tap paired with the oval O...

kitchens news

Fri 12th Jun 2026

Why WOW!house continues to inspire design professionals across every discipline

What WOW!house has to offer is not limited to those in interior design – a few hours at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour is time well spent for KBB pro...

insight features

Fri 12th Jun 2026

Flair Showers introduces Waterfall showroom displays for retail partners

To enhance showroom shower enclosure displays, Flair Showers has introduced a collection of POS and display materials for its retail partners. The Wat...

bathrooms news

Fri 12th Jun 2026

Bathroom focus: Jasmine Rowe of hib. on how countertop basin design is evolving

With wellness-led interiors, furniture-inspired styling and ‘quiet luxury’ continuing to shape the market, countertop basin design is changing – Jasm...

insight features

Thu 11th Jun 2026

Modena: marble-inspired style, 100% silica-free innovation

A new priority in surface designSurface choice has always been central to successful kitchen design, but today it carries even greater significance. D...

surfaces products

Thu 11th Jun 2026

Show focus: Key highlights and takeaways from Clerkenwell Design Week 2026

Now in its 15th year, Clerkenwell Design Week is regarded as a leading global design festival – Amelia Thorpe visited and found a feast of inspirati...

insight features

Wed 10th Jun 2026

Bathroom focus: How products balancing style with accessibility are now the gold standard

Homeowners are increasingly opting for functional and aesthetically pleasing bathroom products to create more accessible solutions. Nicola Hanley fi...

bathrooms features

Tue 9th Jun 2026