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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

The bathroom as a retreat: BC Designs reveals the key bathroom trends shaping 2026

Bathrooms have always been practical spaces, but in 2026 they are becoming deeply personal ones built around ritual and comfort – bathroom manufacture...
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Tue 11th Nov 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

Blanco unveils radical new Luneoo-S Mixer Tap and Oovalon Sink

To mark its 100th anniversary, Blanco is continuing its design legacy with the launch of the radical new Luneoo-S Mixer Tap and the Oovalon Sink. The...
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Mon 22nd Sep 2025

Mark Conacher – Why it's time to rethink how we design bathrooms

MD of SENSTEC USA Mark Conacher reveals why he believes considering the future when planning a bathroom for now is the mark of a great designer. Stat...
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Mon 28th Jul 2025

Abode's Paul Illingworth reveals 2025's hottest sink and tap trends

From hot taps to workstation sinks, Abode's design manager Paul Illingworth talks us through the essential sink and tap trends set to make an impact o...
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Thu 23rd Jan 2025

Clearwater's new brochure showcases extended sink and tap range

Clearwater has released a new brochure, packed with inspirational, full-colour photography. Newly updated for Autumn 2024 with new products showcased...
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Tue 17th Dec 2024

Clean living – How the home hygiene trend is impacting kitchen design

Kitchen products that prioritise hygiene and convenience are proving a hit with time-conscious consumers – Nicola Hanley takes a look at the latest la...
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Thu 7th Nov 2024

Clearwater Products unveils new 'multi-tasking' Morpho tap

Clearwater Products has introduced the Morpho Tap, which features an innovative Flex & Spray spout. This enables the user to bend and shape the spout...
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Mon 23rd Sep 2024

Clearwater highlights key advantages of Amelio sensor tap

According to kitchen tap specialist and supplier Clearwater, the Amelio kitchen tap offers consumers key advantages that make daily household chores s...
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Tue 27th Aug 2024

Dornbracht products specified for new hotel The Peninsula London

The Peninsula London was modelled on the Palazzo Farnese in Rome by Hopkins Architects. The hotel has 190 rooms and suites, several fine-dining restau...
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Thu 1st Aug 2024

Sustainable elegance: The rise of kitchens with a conscience

With conscious kitchen design becoming a must for many eco-savvy clients, brands are extending their offerings as well as further educating their reta...
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Fri 31st May 2024

Graff's new bathroom sensor taps set for UK launch in July

US-based luxury brassware and shower fixtures manufacturer Graff is extending its Art of Bath portfolio with the launch of its new sensor bathroom tap...
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Mon 22nd Apr 2024

Pronteau HotKey by Abode partners with top chef Ronnie Murray

Designer and distributor of kitchen sinks & taps Abode has announced its latest brand partnership with top British chef, restaurateur and accessibilit...
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Wed 10th Apr 2024

Kitchen focus: How consumer demand for touchless tech is on the rise

A rise in multigenerational households is driving sales of gesture-controlled and voice-activated appliances in the kitchen – Sally Smith finds out mo...
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Mon 18th Mar 2024

Insights from HIX – The top 4 bathroom design trends on show this year

HIX was back this month and bathroom manufacturers were out in force with plenty of exciting hotel design ideas to inspire residential interiors – Ame...
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Thu 30th Nov 2023

Charlie Smallbone predicts 6 timeless trends for 2024 and beyond

Ledbury Studio founder and director Charlie Smallbone believes that homeowners should be encouraged to choose kitchen styles that align with the need...
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Wed 1st Nov 2023

Interview: Franke's Neil Clark – Appliances are boosting our business

Franke UK MD Neil Clark talks to Nicola Hanley about how its new appliances complement its sinks, taps and waste management solutions to provide retai...
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Thu 20th Jul 2023

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Reginox UK's Dave Mayer on the rising trend of filtered water taps

Dave Mayer, commercial director of Reginox UK, explains the reasons behind the rising trend of filtered water taps in the UK, and why they represent a...
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Mon 17th Jul 2023

Clearwater's Daniel Boulton: How technology can improve profit margins

How can retailers add value to their kitchen designs with entry-level tap technology? The answer may well lie in the functionality, argues Clearwater’...
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Fri 2nd Jun 2023

Kitchen focus: Why 4-in-1 taps are a must for energy-conscious clients

With 4-in-1 taps with boiling and filtered water proving both energy saving and convenient, Sally Smith talks to manufacturers to find out more about...
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Mon 22nd May 2023

Insight: Sustainability in practice – how HiB is tackling CSR

As the anniversary of HiB’s first Corporate Social Responsibility Report approaches, operations director Neil Berry and logistics director Richard Ber...
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Wed 3rd May 2023

Luxury bathrooms: How can designers ensure they hit the mark?

With many people still spending much more time in their homes than before, it’s no surprise that the bathroom has now become a higher priority space....
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Tue 29th Nov 2022

Franke adds Industrial Black option to Atlas Neo Sensor taps

Reflecting ongoing demand for black finishes in kitchen design, Franke has announced it has added an Industrial Black option to its Atlas Neo Sensor t...
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Wed 2nd Nov 2022

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