Features By Nicola Hanley
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Nicola is an award-winning journalist who has been writing about interiors for 15 years. A former editor of Essential Kitchen & Bathroom Business magazine, she has also worked in PR and is now a freelance writer specialising in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.
Appliance trends: A round-up of the coolest fridge-freezer technology
As fridge-freezers continue to get smarter and greener, Nicola Hanley looks at the features most in demand with consumer...
Interview: Stuart Wilson on building appliance brand ASKO in the UK
A year after entering the UK market, ASKO’s national account manager talks to Nicola Hanley about what sets the Scandi...
Handleless Shaker – The perfect fusion of classic and contemporary
It may seem like just a small detail, but removing handles from Shaker doors has actually given the classic-style kitche...
Interview: Hettich MD Simeon Gabriel on the key to commercial success
As Simeon Gabriel settles into his new role as MD of Hettich UK, he talks to Nicola Hanley about his plans for growing t...
How the latest office furniture can blend into spaces in the home
With working from home driving demand for office furniture, designers are creating flexible office spaces that fit seaml...
Interview: Roberto Heredia – How Acquabella is winning over the UK
Roberto Heredia, UK country manager of Acquabella, talks to Nicola Hanley about the Spanish bathroom manufacturer’s qu...
Bedroom furniture for clients keen to maximise every inch of space
With more time being spent at home, consumers are increasingly looking to transform their bedrooms into calm, clutter-fr...
Interview: Mereway MD Mark Mills on the new Aura Kitchens brand
As Mereway Kitchens launches its new stand-alone Aura Kitchens brand, MD Mark Mills and national sales manager Stace Ali...
How consumers are embracing calm, minimal Japandi-style bathrooms
A soothing blend of Japanese design and Scandinavian style, the Japandi interiors trend has led to contemporary, wooden ...
Is grey the new go-to kitchen colour, or has it just never gone away?
When it comes to kitchen cabinetry it seems that grey is having a moment, with some homeowners attracted to its soothing...
Smarter, quieter, more sustainable dishwashers are making their mark
Dishwashers are evolving – now they are smart appliances that clean perfectly and offer genuine time, lifestyle and ec...
Sustainability update – the latest water-efficient bathroom products
As consumers become more aware of their environmental footprint, they are increasingly opting for water-saving bathroom ...
How fashion-forward finishes have taken accessories to new heights
There’s been a real change in the perception of bathroom accessories in recent years. While still highly functional, t...
How laundry appliances are evolving to meet changing consumer concerns
With consumers increasingly concerned about sustainability and rising energy bills, not to mention the need for enhanced...
Broken dreams: Has COVID called time on open-plan kitchen designs?
Flexible, broken-plan kitchens are meeting consumers’ post-pandemic needs and boosting the multifunctionality of hardw...
