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Mark Conacher – Why better installation strategies give you long-term wins

Installation is where your reputation as a retailer is either protected or damaged, says Mark Conacher, CEO of consultancy KBB Momentum, so it pays...
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Fri 20th Feb 2026

Six key highlights and takeaways from Surface Design Show 2026

To find out what devopments are taking shape in the material world, the Surface Design Show is the place to be – Clare Howcutt-Kelly went to London'...
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Thu 19th Feb 2026

Jon Johnston looks forward to KBB Birmingham's 40th anniversary edition

This year sees KBB Birmingham celebrate its 40th anniversary – sales director Jon Johnston shares some of the highlights that visitors can look forw...
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Wed 18th Feb 2026

Interview: Rotpunkt’s Matt Phillips – ‘KBB Birmingham will show what sets us apart’

KBB Birmingham 2026 will see German furniture manufacturer Rotpunkt unveil new kitchen innovations, showcase its whole-home and bathroom solutions,...
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Tue 17th Feb 2026

Woodstock’s Charlotte Tilby – Today’s kitchen designs should feel as good as they look

Homeowners are seeking interiors that balance thoughtful design with everyday practicality, says Charlotte Tilby, head of marketing at Woodstock Tra...
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Mon 16th Feb 2026

Joss Thomas of Indigenous reveals the best colour palette for a calming space

Joss Thomas, designer and founder of artisanal product supplier Indigenous, reflects that it's not always the obvious cool greys that create a calmi...
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Fri 13th Feb 2026

How Pfeiffer Design created cohesion in a whole-house renovation project

When overseeing work on a maisonette apartment in Fulham with a trusted team of architects, contractors and experts in bespoke joinery, Pfeiffer Des...
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Thu 12th Feb 2026

Materials focus: How luxury natural stone is on the rise in kitchens and bathrooms

Stunning natural stones such as marble, granite and quartzite are all enjoying a resurgence when it comes to kitchen and bathroom design – Clare How...
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Wed 11th Feb 2026

KBSA’s Alex Zandona: Why an independent retailer’s reputation is everything

In an era increasingly shaped by the trust economy, reputation has overtaken price as the most powerful driver of customer decision making in the KB...
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Tue 10th Feb 2026

Cairn's Will English – How KBB brands can maximise impact at shows and events

KBB Birmingham is around the corner – are you satisfied you'll be making the most of your presence there? Will English, MD of specialist home intere...
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Mon 9th Feb 2026

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Crown Imperial – 2026 flexible bedroom designs

Crown Imperial offer retailers a high quality choice of modern and classic furniture ranges designed specifically for the bedroom, featuring a palet...
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Sat 7th Feb 2026

Inside Duravit’s Studio F. A. Porsche Collection – a masterclass in quiet luxury

Duravit's Studio F. A. Porsche Collection combines sleek lines with functional sophistication and an ageless design language – and that's a winning...
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Fri 6th Feb 2026

Interview – Invisible tech is the KBB designer's secret weapon, says Amit Ravat

Amit Ravat, the co-founder and director of Lithe Audio and Retrotouch UK, talks to Nicola Hanley about his mission to ‘help designers avoid the tech...
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Thu 5th Feb 2026

13 of the key kitchen stands to visit at KBB Birmingham 2026

KBB Birmingham is set to take place at the NEC from 1st - 4th March 2026, showcasing the most exciting launches and innovations shaping kitchen desi...
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Wed 4th Feb 2026

How Humphrey Munson's glamorous design created the perfect home to entertain in

Humphrey Munson's Fryerning project is a striking, large-scale renovation situated in the heart of the Essex countryside – we learn how the team cre...
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Tue 3rd Feb 2026

Jon Stanley on Caesarstone’s global design direction, to be unveiled at KBIS 2026

Porcelain innovation, ICON momentum and whole-home design leadership are set to take centre stage on Caesarstone's stand at KBIS 2026 – we catch up...
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Mon 2nd Feb 2026

Dornbracht Atelier's Maike Hillmer on the most coveted materials in luxury bathroom design

Sustainable, textured and capable of the ultimate personalisation – Maike Hillmer, responsible for Dornbracht Atelier, discusses 4 materials that wi...
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Fri 30th Jan 2026

How The Gallery designed a luxe open-plan space with the help of Rotpunkt

Matt Clements, designer at West Midlands-based The Gallery fitted kitchens, reveals how he and his team created a warm and welcoming contemporary open...
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Thu 29th Jan 2026

Awkward bathroom layout? These clever products solve common design problems

Slimline design ranges, streamlined bi-fold shower doors and products for corner installation are ideal solutions for a smaller bathroom – Sally Smi...
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Wed 28th Jan 2026

Key findings from the 2026 UK Houzz Kitchen Trends Report

Home renovation and design platform Houzz has shared the findings from its 2026 UK Houzz Kitchen Trends Report – we bring you the highlights and key...
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Tue 27th Jan 2026

Tile of Spain – The latest tile designs for creating stylish outdoor spaces

Whether it's an outdoor kitchen project that you're working on, or a patio that segues elegantly into an open-plan indoor space, director of Tile of...
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Mon 26th Jan 2026

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Crown Imperial – Elevate your island design

Celebrating 80 years of great British manufacturing, Crown Imperial offers retailers a stunning choice of contemporary and classic design features t...
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Sun 25th Jan 2026

How Sheraton Interiors designed a classic but comfortable family kitchen

Shehryar Khan, MD of Twickenham-based kitchen specialist Sheraton Interiors, reveals how he designed stunning space, full of refined details and cla...
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Fri 23rd Jan 2026

Grohe's Patrick Speck on the 3 key influences shaping modern bathroom design

Patrick Speck, leader, LIXIL global design, EMENA at LIXIL and GROHE UK, explores how timeless finishes, energy-saving technologies and easy-fit ins...
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Thu 22nd Jan 2026

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