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Why dressing-room design is an add-on that makes sense

Demand for made-to-measure dressing-rooms with statement islands, integrated lighting and floor-to-ceiling open wardrobes is on the up making it an ea...
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Tue 1st Jul 2025

Interview: Samsung's Tanya Weller – AI is changing how we use appliances

AI-powered appliances make daily routines easier and increasingly are able to personalise every element of how we use them – Tanya Weller, marketing d...
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Mon 23rd Jun 2025

Why pale kitchens are appealing to homeowners after a 'new neutral'

White kitchens are back in vogue with consumers wanting to create elegant, calming spaces designed with longevity in mind – Sally Smith talks to the e...
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Tue 3rd Jun 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

Optimise your utility room designs with the latest tech and furniture

By offering stylish furniture and innovative storage solutions to streamline spaces, as well as smart tech laundry appliances for maximum convenience,...
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Mon 14th Apr 2025

Interview: Benjamin Peak – Varied Forms brassware can boost your sales

Brassware manufacturer Varied Forms has big ambitions for the bathroom sector offering a unique tap configuration for every customer – creative direct...
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Tue 18th Mar 2025

Why striking worktops are a must-have for design-savvy consumers

Statement surfaces with high-contrast patterns and strong veining are proving to be enduringly popular with homeowners looking for distinctive style –...
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Wed 12th Mar 2025

Helping consumers buy the right appliances supports sustainable living

Appliances with smart apps that help reduce energy and water usage, extended warranties and less packaging are what customers really need to help them...
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Thu 6th Mar 2025

Interview: Antony Thompson on bringing sustainable products to market

Lecico Bathrooms, winner of KBBFocus 2024 UWLA Sustainability Initiative Award, is blazing a trail when it comes to bringing innovative sustainable so...
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Wed 26th Feb 2025

How wellbeing in kitchen design is now a priority for homeowners

Wellness in kitchens covers all aspects of the design from lighting, layout, intelligent storage and quiet appliances, to using natural materials and...
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Mon 17th Feb 2025

Why consumers can't get enough of fluted finishes in the bathroom

Fluted finishes are definitely making waves in the bathroom adding depth and texture to vanity units and shower panels - Sally Smith looks at the late...
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Tue 26th Nov 2024

How the latest induction hobs redefine functionality and innovation

Programmes for precision cooking, advanced temperature control and integrated extraction – Sally Smith explains why today's induction hobs present cus...
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Tue 19th Nov 2024

Appliances focus: 10 of the standout product launches from IFA 2024

IFA 2024 celebrated its 100th anniversary in Berlin with over 215,000 visitors from 138 countries attending the show – Sally Smith reveals her 10 high...
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Mon 14th Oct 2024

Why miniature range cookers can broaden your customer base

Mini 60cm range cookers offer all the traditional good looks and functionality of the larger models, but can also open your business up to a whole new...
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Tue 8th Oct 2024

Design focus – Built-in refrigeration is much smarter than you think

Built-in fridge-freezers have just as much functionality as the freestanding models with voice control, precise humidity and temperature control as st...
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Mon 30th Sep 2024

Could bathroom 'accessory bundles' help increase your sales?

Bathroom accessories are not just functional but are integral to a successful bathroom design – what's more they can help increase your sales too. Sal...
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Mon 23rd Sep 2024

Matthew Sumner – Reduce Scope 3 emissions to meet net zero targets

Matthew Sumner, interim head of measurement at Planet Mark – an internationally recognised carbon reduction and net zero specialist with over 10 years...
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Mon 29th Jul 2024

Why a kitchen isn't complete without a high-tech, multifunctional tap

Multifunctional taps offer so much more than cold, hot and boiling water – now you can adjust the temperature and even choose the amount of bubbles in...
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Tue 23rd Jul 2024

How consumers want seamless integrated waste management solutions

Food waste disposers and multi-compartment waste storage units are exactly what environmentally conscious customers really want when planning their ne...
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Tue 25th Jun 2024

Why porcelain kitchen worktops are an increasingly popular choice

Porcelain worktops are durable, offer beautiful and authentic looking designs thanks to advances in printing and firing techniques, and have impressiv...
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Tue 7th May 2024

Why there's now a shower toilet out there to suit every kind of client

Traditionally exclusive to only the wealthiest of customers, shower toilets have evolved as a category to offer entry-level options to those having a...
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Thu 2nd May 2024

10 kitchen highlights we enjoyed at KBB Birmingham 2024

According to organisers, KBB Birmingham 2024 proved to be the most successful show in 10 years – Sally Smith reveals her 10 kitchen highlights from th...
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Tue 2nd 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

Interview: Triton Showers' David Tutton on achieving Net Zero targets

Small changes do really matter when it comes to achieving Net Zero targets – Sally Smith talks to David Tutton, MD of Triton Showers, to find out how...
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Tue 5th Mar 2024

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