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The rise of spa-style shower trays: Luxury aesthetics with reliable functionality

More design-led than ever before, the latest shower trays prioritise style, safety and practicality – Nicola Hanley talks to the experts to find out m...
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Wed 19th Nov 2025

Ideal Standard renews Roberto Palomba's role as chief design officer

Renowned architect and designer Roberto Palomba is continuing to lead Ideal Standard’s creative direction within the Villeroy & Boch Group, in his rol...
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Mon 10th Nov 2025

Villeroy & Boch holds its own in a challenging market environment

In the current challenging market environment, the Villeroy & Boch Group recorded growth in the first 9 months of the 2025 financial year, which the G...
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Thu 23rd Oct 2025

How the focus on relaxation is making wellness key to bathroom design

As consumers increasingly use their bathrooms for relaxing, products that promote wellness are becoming more popular. Nicola Hanley explores the trend...
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Wed 15th Oct 2025

Inside Villeroy & Boch Group's stunning refurb of the Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery, the UK’s first purpose-built public art gallery, has reopened following its most ambitious redevelopment in over 20 years, wi...
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Tue 30th Sep 2025

Villeroy & Boch Group announces proposal to close kiln at Armitage Shanks site

The Villeroy & Boch Group has shared its proposal to close one tunnel kiln at the Armitage Shanks site in Staffordshire, potentially impacting 100 emp...
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Wed 20th Aug 2025

Ideal Standard launches i.life O collection designed by Roberto Palomba

Ideal Standard, part of the Villeroy & Boch Group, has introduced its latest collection in collaboration with celebrated Italian architect and designe...
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Mon 4th Aug 2025

Strong H1 2025 results for Villeroy & Boch as Ideal Standard acquisition pays off

In the first 6 months of 2025, the Villeroy & Boch Group has increased its revenue by 12.1% to €725.8million. The Ideal Standard acquisition and the G...
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Thu 31st Jul 2025

10 key highlights and innovations spotted at InstallerSHOW 2025

Taking place over 3 days from 24th - 26th June at the NEC Birmingham, InstallerSHOW 2025 has been described by organisers as a record-breaking success...
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Thu 24th Jul 2025

Roper Rhodes and Ideal Standard among the winners at PHG Supplier Awards

PHG Plumbing Heating Group, the plumbing, heating and bathroom buying group for the UK, held its Annual Supplier Awards at Carden Park Hotel in Cheste...
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Thu 19th Jun 2025

Villeroy & Boch successfully continues Ideal Standard integration

Following the acquisition of Ideal Standard, Villeroy & Boch has revealed it is on track with its growth strategy which aims to broaden the Group's po...
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Wed 21st May 2025

Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard exhibit at Clerkenwell Design Week

The Villeroy & Boch Group will be exhibiting this year at Clerkenwell Design Week, and for the first time the 2 brands, Villeroy and Boch and Ideal St...
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Mon 19th May 2025

Eco-conscious consumers are driving demand for 'greener' bathrooms

Increased use of renewable energy, the introduction of innovative materials, and combining water efficiencies with end-to-end sustainable production c...
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Wed 7th May 2025

Bathroom focus: Our top 10 product highlights spotted at ISH 2025

As 163,150 visitors descended on Frankfurt last month to see the latest in bathroom and HVAC design and innovation, ISH 2025 did not disappoint – Emma...
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Wed 23rd Apr 2025

Edward Smith – How Caesarstone's pricing structure can work for you

Since the start of this month, Caesarstone has introduced a radical new pricing structure designed to offer its partners serious value for money – UK...
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Wed 9th Apr 2025

BagnoDesign introduces new
 Toko Flavours brassware range

BagnoDesign, the luxury bathroom brand from SANIPEX GROUP, has launched the colourful Toko Flavours brassware collection of mixers, showering solution...
bathrooms products

Wed 26th Mar 2025

Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard exhibit together at ISH 2025

ISH 2025, which kicked off this morning and is running until 21st March, is marking a milestone in the corporate history of the Villeroy & Boch Group...
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Mon 17th Mar 2025

Villeroy & Boch Group generated record revenue in 2024

In the 2024 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group has revealed it generated record revenue of €1.421billion, up 57.6 % on the previous year. The s...
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Fri 14th Mar 2025

Ideal Standard sponsored apprentice triumphs at BiKBBI Awards 2025

Ashton Clifford, an apprentice at Adroit Services whose apprenticeship is funded by Ideal Standard, has been crowned winner of the prestigious Apprent...
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Mon 17th Feb 2025

Design Focus – 6 key bathroom trends spotted at HIX 2024

This year’s HIX hotel interiors show offered plenty of bathroom design inspiration – Amelia Thorpe rounds up 6 of the hottest trends on show. 'Everyt...
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Wed 11th Dec 2024

Villeroy & Boch is set to unveil a new bathroom collection at HIX 2024

Villeroy & Boch will be exhibiting at HIX showcasing premium bathroom products, innovations and tailored solutions for hotel design, and offering visi...
bathrooms news

Thu 7th Nov 2024

World bathroom leaders sign critical declaration in landmark agreement

On Friday 1st November, global bathroom manufacturers signed a landmark agreement aimed at reducing billions of litres of waste water from toilets, ta...
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Mon 4th Nov 2024

Villeroy & Boch Group revenue exceeds €1 billion for the first time

In the first 9 months of the 2024 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group generated revenue (including licence income) of €1,007.8 million, exceedin...
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Fri 25th Oct 2024

Bathroom focus – The latest concealed solutions for a seamless design

From behind-the-wall cisterns to sleek integrated showers, the trend for streamlined spaces continues – Lisa Hibberd takes a look at what’s on offer i...
bathrooms features

Thu 15th Aug 2024

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