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Yvonne Orgill: The drought alerts in Europe are a stark warning to us

UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill on why the UK needs to sit up and take notice of the drought situation in Europe, and begin to tak...

InsightFeatures Thu 28th Jul 2022

James Bernard from Plus Rooms on designing a kitchen in an extension

James Bernard, director of design and build company Plus Rooms, on what to prioritise and the pitfalls to avoid when des...

InsightFeatures Mon 25th Jul 2022

Tom Reynolds – Why we need to change ideas about compliance

Ideas about compliance are outdated – we need to change them to protect consumers' health and our water supply, says c...

InsightFeatures Fri 22nd Jul 2022

Expert view: Is WhatsApp the unsung hero of marketing tools?

Customer service and its unloved cousin, advertising, have migrated in the last couple of years to a more layered landsc...

InsightFeatures Tue 19th Jul 2022

Westin's James Rayner – Specifying the right cooker hood for a client

Choosing the type of extractor that best suits your client is all down to individual factors, says James Rayner, brand m...

InsightFeatures Fri 15th Jul 2022

Niko Skarlatos: Why it's the perfect time for Kaiser to enter the UK

German brand Kaiser has entered the UK market with its portfolio of contemporary and retro-style appliances – director...

InsightFeatures Wed 13th Jul 2022

Sophie Owen on what it's like studying kitchen design at Bucks New Uni

Sophie Owen is a young designer at Qudaus Living, who is studying kitchen design at Bucks New University and has recentl...

InsightFeatures Fri 8th Jul 2022

Hansgrohe's Sarah Evans – A spa bathroom is not just about aesthetics

Creating a spa in the bathroom has evolved – now beautiful spa styling needs to match personal spa experience. Sarah E...

InsightFeatures Thu 7th Jul 2022

The 7 latest kitchen and bathroom tile trends from Tile of Spain

The Spanish ceramic tile industry is one of the largest European exporters of tiles in volume and continues to be at the...

InsightFeatures Tue 5th Jul 2022

As Levent Giray retires he looks back on his 30-year career at VitrA

At the end of the month, Levent Giray is retiring as MD of VitrA UK after a remarkable 30 years in the position, having ...

InsightFeatures Mon 4th Jul 2022

Are you eligible for R&D tax credits? An R&D tax expert explains

Trade suppliers, kitchen manufacturers and kitchen industry professionals could be claiming tens of thousands back in R&...

InsightFeatures Fri 1st Jul 2022

Robert Pattern – How HiB is rewriting the fitted furniture rulebook

HiB Novum has entered the bathroom fitted furniture market with the long-awaited launch of Genesis – we talk to Robert...

InsightFeatures Thu 30th Jun 2022

LVT flooring – The height of luxury for kitchens and bathrooms?

Consumers seeking the elegant good looks of materials such as wood and stone are now considering LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile)...

InsightFeatures Tue 28th Jun 2022

Tom Reynolds – We're navigating uncertainty with a positive attitude

Following an enforced two-year absence, the BMA Conference’s eagerly awaited return did not disappoint. Chief executiv...

InsightFeatures Thu 23rd Jun 2022

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...

InsightFeatures Tue 14th Jun 2022