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.
Brassware trends: How muted metallics are taking over from bold ones
Consumers looking to introduce individuality to their bathroom designs are embracing colour through their brassware with...
Interview: SIAMP UK's Ashley Shires on adding Pellet to its portfolio
As SIAMP’s UK MD Ashley Shires unveils Pellet at HIX, he reflects on the brand's recent successes and talks to Nicola ...
Interview: Tough times teach resilience, says Aqualla's Steven Allaway
Northern Ireland-based Aqualla’s founder and MD Steven Allaway talks to Nicola Hanley about his strategy for continued...
Interview: Darren Taylor on the key strategy that sets Faucets apart
Darren Taylor, MD of Welsh-based bathroom distributor Faucets, tells Nicola Hanley about the benefits of being a special...
Interview: The Shower Lab's Max Finaldi on keeping customers happy
On the cusp of launching new products, Max Finaldi, MD of shower enclosure company The Shower Lab, talks to Nicola Hanle...
Why wall panels are an attractive alternative to tiles in the bathroom
Advances in print and texture technology are helping wall panels take on tiles in the bathroom – Nicola Hanley looks a...
Interview: Michael Sammon on how Wödår is giving consumers more choice
As new hot water tap specialist Wödår goes full steam ahead, founder and director Michael Sammon talks to Nicola Hanle...
Interview: Chris Honer on Swift Electrical's new brand partnerships
Swift Electrical’s owner and MD Chris Honer tells Nicola Hanley about the company's new partnership with De Dietrich, ...
Interview: BC Designs’ Darren Allison on moving into new markets
Fresh from launching its first sanitaryware and furniture collections, BC Designs MD Darren Allison tells Nicola Hanley ...
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...