Features By Amelia Thorpe
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Amelia is an award-winning journalist, specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, interiors and design. She has contributed to many leading national publications, and has written about the kitchen and bathroom business for more than 15 years.
Interview: Hansgrohe's Jay Phillips on becoming a bathroom generalist
Following on from a successful week at ISH Frankfurt 2023, Hansgrohe UK MD Jay Phillips reveals his plans for doubling t...
Interview: David Osborne on Roman's new rapid 48-hour delivery service
David Osborne, CEO of Roman, tells Amelia Thorpe about the company's new ultra-fast 48-hour delivery service on volume t...
Material gains: 5 key trends spotted at Surface Design Show 2023
The UK’s only event dedicated to surface material innovation, the Surface Design Show, took place at London’s Busine...
Interview: Grohe's Patrick Speck on the brand's big design revolution
Amelia Thorpe talks to Patrick Speck, leader, Lixil global design, EMENA, to hear how Grohe’s focus on innovation is d...
Design focus: 6 key bathroom trends spotted at HIX 2022
The hotel interiors show, HIX, returned to London’s Business Design Centre on 17th and 18th November and the buzz was ...
Interview: Simon Boocock on what CRL Shower Screens offers retailers
CRL Bespoke Shower Screens is a new offer designed to take the pain out of bespoke shower design and installation – Am...
Interview: UK MD Stephen Johnson on Quooker's skyrocketing success
The past two years have seen Quooker's UK sales double – MD Stephen Johnson tells Amelia Thorpe what's behind the bran...
Interview: Croft's Paul Clifford – High-end handles elevate a kitchen
Architectural hardware manufacturer Croft has just the offer that kitchen companies need for their high-end projects, sa...
Interview: Our products get consumers talking, says LochAnna MD
Paul Jenkinson, MD of LochAnna Kitchens, tells Amelia Thorpe how the company's offering is aimed at meeting the needs of...
Interview: Ced Wells of Vlaze on the new Adapt outdoor kitchen range
Vitreous enamel specialist Vlaze is turning up the heat – creative director Ced Wells explains to Amelia Thorpe the po...
Interview: IDS MD John Bagshaw on what's next after the acquisition
As IDS announces its acquisition by private equity investor Chiltern Capital, MD John Bagshaw shares his strategy for gr...
Interview: VitrA's Erdem Akan on creating a leading bathroom portfolio
VitrA's design director Erdem Akan is responsible for developing one of the world's leading portfolios of bathroom produ...
Interview: New Dornbracht UK head Craig Johnstone picks up the pace
Dornbracht's recently appointed UK head of sales and marketing Craig Johnstone tells Amelia Thorpe how growth is underwa...
Interview: New Roca UK MD Rashpal Sidhu on his strategy for growth
He may have big shoes to fill, but new Roca MD Rashpal Sidhu is undaunted by the task at hand. He tells Amelia Thorpe ho...
Interview: Zuma's Morten Warren on his bright idea for KBB retailers
The smart speaker light developed by British technology start-up Zuma represents a new and exciting opportunity for KBB ...
