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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

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CRL Stone’s Luna Bianco: Elevating Contemporary Design with Practical Elegance

For kitchen designers and retailers looking to offer clients the perfect balance of elegance and performance, Luna Bianco from CRL Stone is an excepti...

kitchens products

Thu 25th Sep 2025

Neolith promotes Aarron Griffiths to senior sales manager in the UK

Neolith, the sintered stone surfaces specialist, has promoted Aarron Griffiths to the position of senior sales manager in the UK. With more than 15 y...

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Tue 23rd Sep 2025

Stoneham Kitchens commercial director Eddie Chu to retire after 24 years of service

Stoneham Kitchens has announced that its commercial director, Eddie Chu, is set to retire at the end of September 2025. Chu joined the luxury kitchen...

kitchens news

Thu 18th 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

Designing a dark bathroom? Discover the latest style ideas for a bold, modern look

For a truly dramatic design flourish nothing beats a touch of darkness, and there are plenty of stunning new products that fit the bill – Emma Hedges...

bathrooms features

Fri 5th Sep 2025

Neolith restructures with a focus on global expansion

Sintered stone surfaces specialist Neolith is continuing to strengthen its position as a benchmark in high-performance architectural materials. Backed...

kitchens news

Mon 1st Sep 2025

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Creating iconic surfaces – Part 2: Looking deeper at the possibilities of design

Since the mid-1980s, Caesarstone has been on a journey of innovation and reinvention based on a passion for craftmanship and design. The next chapter...

kitchens features

Sun 17th Aug 2025

Caesarstone unveils two marble-inspired additions to its surface range

Premium surfaces specialist Caesarstone UK & ROI has announced the launch of 2 additions to its collection: 5116 Calacatta Nectar and 5115 Calacatta S...

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Fri 15th Aug 2025

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Introducing Arabescato Vagli – the stunning new marble-inspired Quartz by CRL Stone

A strong surface with plenty of personality, Arabescato Vagli is the latest addition to leading solid surface specialist CRL Stone’s Quartz Collection...

kitchens products

Thu 14th Aug 2025

Neolith expands its portfolio with five exclusive new models

Sintered stone surfaces specialist Neolith has introduced 2 new design proposals featuring 5 new models that enhance its product lineup. The first one...

kitchens products

Tue 12th Aug 2025

Cullifords' Oliver Webb – 5 statement stones for unique kitchen and bathroom designs

Unique and exotic stones enable designers to transform kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces with striking, colour-infused surfaces – Oliver Webb, sal...

insight features

Mon 4th Aug 2025

Waters launches stone-only bath catalogue exclusively for showrooms

Waters Baths of Ashbourne has announced the launch of its first dedicated stone-only bath catalogue, exclusive to retailer partners and showrooms, set...

bathrooms news

Wed 30th Jul 2025

CRL Stone expands quartz collection  with marble-inspired Arabescato Vagli

Solid surface specialist CRL Stone has extended its bestselling quartz collection with the addition of marble-inspired Arabescato Vagli. Designed to b...

kitchens products

Fri 25th Jul 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

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Elevate kitchen designs with CRL Stone’s elegant new Verona Gold quartz

Tap into timeless elegance and create chic and sophisticated kitchen designs with Verona Gold, the latest addition to CRL Stone’s award-winning Quartz...

kitchens products

Thu 17th Jul 2025

Neolith opens new flagship showroom in Madrid

Neolith, the sintered stone surfaces specialist, has opened its new Neolith Living Gallery in Madrid. Located on the city’s exclusive ‘Milla de Oro'...

kitchens news

Tue 15th Jul 2025

Neolith's Andreas Manero on the latest breakthrough for the UK surface market

Sintered stone has always offered many benefits, but through-body veining is set to be a game changer for the UK surface market, says Neolith group ma...

insight features

Wed 9th 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

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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

Latest Neolith collection represents a new generation of sintered stone surfaces

Sintered stone specialist Neolith has unveiled Neolith Iconic Design – a new collection that the company says merges technology, design and art. The...

surfaces products

Fri 13th Jun 2025

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Design meets functionality with CRL Stone’s versatile Cristallo collection

From bold, beautiful designs that bring a touch of drama to the kitchen to chic, understated surfaces that lead the quiet luxury trend, CRL Stone’s Cr...

surfaces products

Thu 12th Jun 2025

Caesarstone UK & ROI invests in new customer service team lead

Caesarstone has announced the appointment of Kieta Skinner as customer service team lead, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering best-in-c...

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Tue 10th Jun 2025

Caesarstone UK strengthens retail support with strategic team expansion

Premium surfaces specialist Caesarstone has further reinforced its commitment to the UK retail sector with the expansion of its retail team in the Sou...

new hire people

Mon 9th Jun 2025