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HIX 2025 trend report: The top 3 influences currently shaping bathroom design

Best in show – Amelia Thorpe rounds up the hottest bathroom trends from this year’s HIX hotel design exhibition. Celebrating the best in hotel design...
bathrooms features

Thu 11th Dec 2025

Hettich UK announces leadership transition as Simeon Gabriel moves on

After nearly 4 years of driving growth and innovation at Hettich UK, managing director Simeon Gabriel is set to transition to a new role outside the f...
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Thu 11th Dec 2025

CIH/Euronics joins AMDEA in a move providing a boost for independent retail

The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) has announced that Combined Independents Holdings (trading as Euronics in the UK) has...
kitchens news

Mon 8th Dec 2025

The hib. bathroom design team assess the trends shaping 2026 and beyond

Rob Pattern (head of product development), Jasmine Rowe (product design lead) and Paulina Filipiak (product category manager) from bathroom specialist...
insight features

Mon 8th Dec 2025

Gloria Sanchez – How quiet luxury is the key to enduring style in bedroom design

Gloria Sanchez, designer and founder of Tailored Living Interiors, on the aesthetic that's set to dominate bedroom design over the coming year. As so...
insight features

Fri 5th Dec 2025

The full list of KBBFocus Awards 2025 winners has been announced!

Following an afternoon of festive fun, entertainment and delicious food at The Brewery in London, the full list of winners of the KBBFocus Awards & Ce...
industry news

Thu 4th Dec 2025

Duravit boosts presence in North America with new plant in Canada

According to Duravit, the opening of its new manufacturing site in Matane, Canada, is a milestone that points to the future of the sanitary industry....
bathrooms news

Wed 3rd Dec 2025

Dornbracht wins German Sustainability Award for Companies 2026

Dornbracht has been awarded the German Sustainability Award for Companies 2026 in the sanitary technology category. The jury recognised the consistent...
bathrooms news

Wed 3rd Dec 2025

InSinkErator UK educates on food waste disposers amid upcoming recycling change

In advance of upcoming changes to recycling regulations, InSinkErator UK has launched a new campaign to highlight the important role its products will...
kitchens news

Fri 28th Nov 2025

Lakes Celebrates 'world first' B Corporation Certification

Shower-enclosure brand Lakes has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) certification, becoming the first bathroom sector manufacturer in the world to reach...
bathrooms news

Wed 26th Nov 2025

Methven to launch new minimalist shower heads at HIX 2025

Methven is set to launch Minimalist, its latest shower head, at the upcoming HIX LDN exhibition. Methven’s team will be on stand U6 at this year’s HIX...
bathrooms products

Tue 25th Nov 2025

Interview: Everhot CEO Guy Goring on innovation, sustainability and growth

Heat storage range cookers may be a traditional segment of the market, but advances in technology are coming to them too – Amelia Thorpe talks to Ever...
interview features

Tue 25th Nov 2025

Harvey Jones CEO Susie Townsend on building back towards a profitable business

It's been a challenging but exciting time for Harvey Jones following its change of ownership – CEO Susie Townsend reveals her plans for the future, an...
insight features

Mon 24th Nov 2025

Trust will define KBB marketing in 2026 – Claire Gamble on navigating the age of AI

Credible marketing is going to be key for your business in the coming year, says Claire Gamble, MD of specialist construction and home interiors PR ag...
insight features

Thu 20th Nov 2025

Methven appoints Megan Finch to specification and social housing role

Shower and tapware manufacturer Methven has appointed Megan Finch to the role of regional specification and social housing manager. Megan brings relev...
new hire people

Wed 19th Nov 2025

Roca and Laufen get set to return to HIX 2025 with latest launches

Roca Group has revealed its plans for HIX 2025, where it will have separate, dedicated stands for its Roca and Laufen brands. The two-day event dedica...
bathrooms news

Wed 19th Nov 2025

The rise of spa-style shower trays: Luxury aesthetics with reliable functionality

More design-led than ever before, the latest shower trays prioritise style, safety and practicality – Nicola Hanley talks to the experts to find out m...
bathrooms features

Wed 19th Nov 2025

TECE to unveil new bathroom innovations at HIX 2025

German manufacturer TECE has announced it will be sharing its latest bathroom innovations at HIX 2025. At stand 58, visitors will have the unique oppo...
bathrooms news

Tue 18th Nov 2025

Abode’s Leanne Stansfield reveals the top kitchen wet-zone trends for 2026

Leanne Stansfield, digital & marketing director at sink and tap specialist Abode, gazes into her crystal ball to predict the top 5 kitchen trends shap...
insight features

Tue 18th Nov 2025

Schmidt accelerates UK expansion with three new showrooms

Schmidt, the European-designed, made-to-measure interiors brand, is continuing its expansion in the UK with the opening of 3 new showrooms: Winchester...
industry news

Mon 17th Nov 2025

Quooker donates 3.65 billion litres of clean water worldwide

Boiling water tap specialist Quooker is highlighting its environmental and social progress, as shown in its most recent sustainability report, from wa...
Kitchens news

Mon 17th Nov 2025

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For independent kitchen showrooms, the right brand partnership can make all the difference. Customers today expect more than just a worktop — they wan...
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Mon 17th Nov 2025

Cosentino launches new Éclos mineral surfaces with zero crystalline silica

Surfaces specialist Cosentino has announced the worldwide launch of its new mineral surfaces brand, Éclos®, aimed at the kitchen and bathroom countert...
industry news

Fri 14th Nov 2025

Grohe to showcase series of new launches at HIX 2025

Global bathroom brand Grohe will once again be exhibiting at HIX 2025, the premier hotel design event taking place at London’s Business Design Centre...
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Fri 14th Nov 2025

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