Nicola is an award-winning journalist who has been writing about interiors for 15 years. A former editor of Essential Kitchen & Bathroom Business magazine, she has also worked in PR and is now a freelance writer specialising in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.
Interview: Jaime Wright on how Smeg UK is supporting kitchen retailers
Jaime Wright and John Davies talk to Nicola Hanley about how Smeg UK is focussing on its cooking appliances and offering...
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...
How discreet extraction has made space for statement kitchen lighting
The rise of downdraft extraction and vented hobs is giving designers more scope to get creative with kitchen lighting â€...
Interview: Utopia’s Richard Shore on adapting to the changing market
Richard Shore, head of product design at Utopia, tells Nicola Hanley how the company's new and refreshed ranges are help...
Interview: Middleby's Jenny Hyatt on Novy's London Experience Centre
Fresh from unveiling Novy’s new London Experience Centre at Halcyon, Jenny Hyatt talks to Nicola Hanley about the impo...
How consumers are embracing colour and texture in the bathroom
Bathroom furniture in vibrant tones and interesting textures is a growing trend – Nicola Hanley talks to manufacturers...
Interview: Grohe UK's Kristine Skauge on her go-to-market strategy
Grohe’s new UK leader Kristine Skauge tells Nicola Hanley how the brand’s three targeted portfolios will help it sta...
Interview: Kitchens International's Kevin Buchanan on branching out
Kevin Buchanan, retail sales director at Kitchens International, talks to Nicola Hanley about the brand’s venture into...
Interview: Mohamed Elabssawy on Villeroy & Boch's new taps offering
Villeroy & Boch’s head of product management taps Mohamed Elabssawy tells Nicola Hanley why now was the right time to ...
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 managem...
Interview: Smeg's Kris Horley – The benefits of being a Premio Partner
Smeg UK’s head of independent kitchen channel Kris Horley tells Nicola Hanley how the brand is looking to support reta...
Interview: Kaiser's Nikita Loginov – We're happy being a marmite brand
Kaiser UK MD Nikita Loginov tells Nicola Hanley how the German appliance brand’s unique offering and newly opened UK s...
Interview: Bodie Kelay on building the SachsenkĂĽchen brand in the UK
Working smarter rather than harder is the mantra of Euromobel MD Bodie Kelay, who tells Nicola Hanley why his new deal w...
Interview: Apprentices are key to our growth, says Howdens' Emma Leech
Emma Leech, early careers manager at Howdens, talks to Nicola Hanley about the company’s award-winning apprentice sche...
Interview: Sonas' Richard Sloan on winning the UK's hearts and minds
A couple of months after launching in the UK, Richard Sloan, CEO of Sonas Bathrooms, talks to Nicola Hanley about Irelan...