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.
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...
Why 'transitional' bathroom style is taking the market by storm
The growing popularity of transitional bathroom designs, which fuse traditional and contemporary elements to great effec...
Focus on hygiene could be breakthrough UK shower toilet market needs
As panic buying began in earnest earlier this year and many of us anxiously searched for a coveted packet of loo roll, t...
On the double: The rise and rise of the twin basin style statement
Why settle for one when you can have two? That’s the question increasingly being asked by bathroom designers when it c...
Consumers shopping for bathroom products are prioritising hygiene
Demand is now soaring for all kinds of hygienic, easy-to-clean bathroom solutions, but that hasn't always been the case....
Bathroom design: Making the most of a colourful palette
Colour is back in vogue as consumers increasingly look to add personality and style to their bathroom designs. The crow...
