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: Dan Halfpenney on Haier's aim to be first built-in choice
Haier Europe’s head of kitchen independents & trade distribution Dan Halfpenney talks to Nicola Hanley about the appli...
Interview: Michael Costain on what InstallerSHOW offers KBB retailers
As the countdown begins for this year’s InstallerSHOW, Nicola Hanley talks to Michael Costain, MD of organisers of the...
Why manufacturers are increasingly offering whole house solutions
With consumers opting for blended living solutions for a cohesive design throughout the home, Nicola Hanley talks to fiv...
Interview: Paul Lee on the fast-growing Kutchenhaus franchise network
Fresh from opening the 65th Kutchenhaus showroom in the UK, head of marketing Paul Lee talks to Nicola Hanley about his ...
Interview: Robert Lee's Matt Earle on adding value to the supply chain
Matt Earle, CEO of £50m bathroom distributor Robert Lee, talks to Nicola Hanley about how the business has changed the ...
Brassware trends: How muted metallics are taking over from bold ones
Consumers looking to introduce individuality to their bathroom designs are embracing colour through their brassware with...
Interview: SIAMP UK's Ashley Shires on adding Pellet to its portfolio
As SIAMP’s UK MD Ashley Shires unveils Pellet at HIX, he reflects on the brand's recent successes and talks to Nicola ...
Interview: Tough times teach resilience, says Aqualla's Steven Allaway
Northern Ireland-based Aqualla’s founder and MD Steven Allaway talks to Nicola Hanley about his strategy for continued...
Interview: Darren Taylor on the key strategy that sets Faucets apart
Darren Taylor, MD of Welsh-based bathroom distributor Faucets, tells Nicola Hanley about the benefits of being a special...
Interview: The Shower Lab's Max Finaldi on keeping customers happy
On the cusp of launching new products, Max Finaldi, MD of shower enclosure company The Shower Lab, talks to Nicola Hanle...
Why wall panels are an attractive alternative to tiles in the bathroom
Advances in print and texture technology are helping wall panels take on tiles in the bathroom – Nicola Hanley looks a...
Interview: Michael Sammon on how Wödår is giving consumers more choice
As new hot water tap specialist Wödår goes full steam ahead, founder and director Michael Sammon talks to Nicola Hanle...
Interview: Chris Honer on Swift Electrical's new brand partnerships
Swift Electrical’s owner and MD Chris Honer tells Nicola Hanley about the company's new partnership with De Dietrich, ...
Interview: BC Designs’ Darren Allison on moving into new markets
Fresh from launching its first sanitaryware and furniture collections, BC Designs MD Darren Allison tells Nicola Hanley ...
Appliance trends: A round-up of the coolest fridge-freezer technology
As fridge-freezers continue to get smarter and greener, Nicola Hanley looks at the features most in demand with consumer...