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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

Frontline Bathrooms reclaims exclusive UK distribution for Royo

Frontline Bathrooms has announced that it will once again become the exclusive UK distribution partner for bathroom furniture brand Royo, following a...
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Tue 25th 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

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

Wall-hung toilets are trending – here’s why homeowners love them

Wall-hung WCs are sleek and space saving, offering the contemporary bathroom design consumers crave along with ease of installation – Sally Smith look...
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Wed 8th Oct 2025

Emma Mottram promoted to head of brand & communications at Roca UK & Ireland

Roca UK & Ireland has announced the promotion of Emma Mottram to head of brand & communications. Emma steps into the role following her successful te...
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Thu 21st Aug 2025

Laufen Group announces the acquisition of Antonio Lupi Design

Laufen Schweiz AG, part of the Roca Group (Laufen), has announced the acquisition of Antonio Lupi Design S.p.A. (antoniolupi), leading Italian company...
bathrooms news

Tue 29th Jul 2025

Zara Oatey appointed project specification manager – North at Roca Group

Roca Group UK & Ireland has welcomed Zara Oatey as project specification manager – North, marking another step in the company’s ongoing investment in...
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Wed 9th Jul 2025

Ripples hosts annual Designer Day for franchise community

Bathroom retailer Ripples welcomed designers from its 21 showrooms across the UK for its annual Designer Day, held this year at the picturesque Retrea...
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Wed 4th Jun 2025

Mike Trender joins Roca Group UK as offsite specification manager

Roca Group UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Mike Trender as the new offsite specification manager. Having worked in the bathroom industry...
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Fri 30th May 2025

10 beautiful basin designs that make the perfect bathroom centrepiece

The latest washbasin launches all have one thing in common – they're all so impactful and thoughtfully designed they deserve to be the centre of atten...
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Fri 9th 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

Roca Group UK looks to grow Scottish sales with appointment of new BDM

Roca Group UK has expanded its sales team following the appointment of Allyson Doak business development manager for Scotland. Her main responsibiliti...
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Thu 1st May 2025

Smart toilets are going mainstream – here's what you need to know

Packed with innovative smart features, shower toilets are winning over UK consumers who are increasingly prioritising products that promote hygiene, c...
bathrooms features

Wed 30th Apr 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

Laufen set to ‘delight, engage and educate visitors’ at ISH 2025

Bathroom manufacturer Laufen has announced further details of its plans for this year's ISH 2025 exhibition, which is returning to Frankfurt from 17th...
bathrooms news

Wed 5th Feb 2025

Alan Dodds leaves Roca UK after 25 years with the company

Alan Dodds, chairman of Roca UK, is moving on after 25 years with the bathroom brand. MD of Roca UK since 1999, Alan took on the new role of chairman...
bathrooms news

Tue 17th Dec 2024

Laufen presents its Snøhetta stand design for ISH 2025

Laufen has revealed the design of its new stand at ISH 2025 designed by Snøhetta, which underlines its view that sustainability is the key for future-...
bathrooms news

Tue 17th Dec 2024

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...
bathrooms features

Wed 11th Dec 2024

Roca Group UK grows sales and specification teams with 2 appointments

Roca Group UK has welcomed two new members of staff to its team. Rob Slimming (pictured left) joins as regional sales manager for the North while Barr...
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Mon 16th Sep 2024

Roca Group boosts UK team with 2 new appointments

Roca Group UK has welcomed Dean French (pictured left) to the company – he has joined the project specification team in the North of England. His role...
new hire people

Mon 12th Aug 2024

How boutique style is making its mark on en suite bathroom design

Consumers are welcoming colour and texture into their en suite bathrooms as they look to bring a bespoke, boutique look back home. Nicola Hanley looks...
bathrooms features

Tue 30th Jul 2024

Bell of Northampton unveils new-look bathroom showroom

Luxury lifestyle store Bell of Northampton has unveiled a new-look bathroom showroom, which is located within its 25,000 sq ft premises on Kingsthorpe...
bathrooms news

Wed 26th Jun 2024

Interview: Derek Miller on Scope Bathrooms' brand-new high-end studio

Glasgow-based retail and contract specialist Scope Bathrooms has just launched a brand-new design studio aimed at the top end of the market – general...
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Thu 16th May 2024

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