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See inside Harvey Jones' newly redesigned and expanded Harrogate showroom

Luxury kitchen brand Harvey Jones has unveiled the refurbishment of its Harrogate showroom, which now showcases 900sq ft, up from 735sq ft, over 8 bes...

kitchens features

Thu 6th Nov 2025

Pattern revival – Four ways to style bold tiles in kitchen and bathroom schemes

The newest tile designs from the Spanish tile industry feature a bold use of pattern – María D Arráez, director of Tile of Spain UK, presents four way...

insight features

Fri 31st Oct 2025

How kitchen islands are evolving – the top design trends and what’s coming next

Kitchen islands are changing shape and function in line with consumer lifestyles – Gail Rees looks at how the island is being redefined in modern home...

kitchens features

Thu 2nd Oct 2025

Laminam UK MD Gavin Shaw announces departure from brand

Gavin Shaw has announced that his time as managing director of Laminam UK has come to an end. Shaw joined the company as MD in 2023 and is credited...

kitchens news

Wed 17th Sep 2025

Why top designers are turning to porcelain for contemporary surface solutions

As a surface for application in kitchens and bathrooms, porcelain has been rapidly gaining popularity and is starting to muscle in on quartz’s share o...

insight features

Thu 11th Sep 2025

RAK Ceramics extends Concrete Collection with new range

RAK Ceramics has extended the design possibilities of its Concrete Collection of wall and floor tiles even further following the launch of Opificio, a...

surfaces products

Tue 26th Aug 2025

Laminam UK reinforces commitment to sustainable innovation

Large-format porcelain surfaces specialist Laminam has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, which highlights significant achievements in environme...

kitchens news

Fri 22nd Aug 2025

How Such Designs created visual unity in a modern open-plan kitchen

When Such Designs was tasked with bringing a whole-house project for a contemporary home in High Wycombe to life, they chose Rotpunkt furniture for th...

kitchens features

Thu 21st Aug 2025

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Creating iconic surfaces – Part 1: Four decades of innovation

For nearly 40 years, Caesarstone has continually redefined the kitchen and bathroom stone surfaces market, with revolutionary new advancements earning...

kitchens features

Sat 19th Jul 2025

Laminam adds four new marble-inspired porcelain surfaces to I Naturali Collection

Porcelain surface manufacturer Laminam has added 4 new marble-inspired designs to its flagship I Naturali collection. Joining the range are Calacatta...

kitchens products

Thu 17th Jul 2025

Designing the perfect spice kitchen with Natasha Sabharwal of Kutchenhaus

Natasha Sabharwal, kitchen designer at Kutchenhaus Croydon, reveals her top tips for designing a kitchen space specifically for aromatic cooking. Q:...

insight features

Tue 15th Jul 2025

TKC’s Trade Index brochure showcases largest product portfolio to date

TKC has launched its new annual Trade Index brochure for the component market showcasing its extensive portfolio of kitchen doors, accessories and com...

kitchens news

Tue 8th Jul 2025

Joe Simpson talks surface design highlights at InstallerSHOW 2025

Attracting interest from retailers, distributors, installers, self-builders, KBB specialists, and design influencers, Surface Area at last month's Ins...

insight features

Fri 4th Jul 2025

Caesarstone UK & ROI unveils new surfaces under Caesarstone ICON

Premium surfaces specialist Caesarstone has announced the launch of 2 new designs under Caesarstone ICON – 8477 Ocean Sage, pictured above, and 8151 M...

kitchens news

Tue 1st Jul 2025

How VitrA teamed up with Emma Jane Palin on her own bold bathroom project

VitrA's collaboration with Emma Jane Palin has resulted in a masterclass in both dopamine brights and earthy neutrals – we find out how she went about...

bathrooms features

Fri 27th Jun 2025

PWS expands bestselling Mornington door family with new addition

Distributor of kitchen and bedroom components PWS has announced the expansion of its best-selling Mornington Shaker door family to introduce the new M...

kitchens products

Tue 24th Jun 2025

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The Human Touch: Why 'People Buy From People' rings true in the KBB sector

Jonathan Stanley, Caesarstone UK and Ireland’s VP of Marketing and Customer Service, explains the importance of human connections in the surface leade...

insight features

Sun 15th Jun 2025

How porcelain surfaces elevated the kitchen in Sharon Hornsby's Sussex home

When social media content creator, blogger and interior stylist Sharon Hornsby embarked on a kitchen renovation project, the discovery of porcelain su...

kitchens features

Fri 13th Jun 2025

How the Mediterranean-inspired bathroom trend helps create the ideal sanctuary

You could feel it at ISH and also at Cevisama – that warm, evocative Mediterranean vibe is taking over interiors in general, but bathrooms in particul...

Bathrooms features

Thu 12th Jun 2025

Design focus – A round-up of the latest surfaces made using recycled content

Materials expert Clare Howcutt-Kelly presents her pick of the best sustainable surfaces featuring recycled content on the market. The sustainability...

insight features

Wed 11th Jun 2025

Westin launches BBQ Pro Hood for outdoor kitchens

Westin Cooker Hoods has announced the launch of the BBQ Pro Hood, a new addition to its standard product lineup, specifically engineered for covered,...

kitchens products

Thu 5th 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...

kitchens features

Tue 3rd Jun 2025

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How Caesarstone UK and Ireland is becoming more customer-centric

In recent weeks, the leading surfaces brand Caesarstone UK & ROI have released significant announcements aimed at continuing their programme of custom...

insight features

Sun 1st Jun 2025

Interview: Gavin Shaw on Laminam’s UK journey and what comes next

Laminam UK MD Gavin Shaw has been on a mission – to put the quality Italian porcelain brand firmly on the kitchen industry map. Two years in, he talks...

interview features

Thu 29th May 2025