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ASKO presents complete portfolio of kitchen and laundry solutions at IFA 2026

At IFA 2026, which took place in Berlin from 4th - 8th September, ASKO presented a complete portfolio of premium kitchen and laundry solutions built a...
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Wed 16th Sep 2026

Grant Westfield strengthens customer service team with new appointment

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield, the company behind the award-winning Multipanel and Naturepanel brands, has appointed Stephen McGlinchey as c...
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Wed 16th Sep 2026

Mark Conacher: Why learning a trade needs to involve picking up soft skills as well as technical ones

Apprentices may be desperate to get their hands on a cordless drill, but learning to sweep up in a clien't house can be just as valuable – if not more...
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Wed 16th Sep 2026

Interview: Bell of Northampton's Lee Ferris on AI, Häcker and the future of the showroom

The retail landscape is shifting. Suppliers are building consumer brands, social media is driving trends and customers are arriving with AI-generated...
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Tue 15th Sep 2026

Häfele brings KBB industry together to explore accessibility and inclusive design

Häfele UK and the Leicester Tigers Foundation brought together representatives from across the KBB industry on Thursday 27th August for an event explo...
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Mon 14th Sep 2026

Charlotte Tilby: What are the key principles of a well-designed kitchen layout?

While there are some universal truths when it comes to kitchen design, a specialist's real asset is being able to listen to the needs of the customer,...
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Mon 14th Sep 2026

Showrooms growing in importance despite rise of AI, says new research

Seven in 10 bathroom retailers say the showroom has become more important to customers over the past 2 to 3 years, according to new research from hib....
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Thu 10th Sep 2026

Interview: Howard Grindrod on how Hisense changed the rules of the appliance market

Howard Grindrod, UK vice president of Chinese consumer electronics giant Hisense, talks to Tim Wallace about building a brand presence, why loyalty ca...
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Thu 10th Sep 2026

From smart appliances to humanoids: What IFA 2026 tells us about the robotic kitchen

An expert panel discussion at IFA 2026 highlighted how AI and robotics are turning the kitchen from a collection of appliances into an intelligent, au...
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Tue 8th Sep 2026

Latest brochure from Scudo sets out to provide inspiration for retailers with their projects

Scudo Bathrooms, by leading distributor Harrison Bathrooms, has unveiled its newest Edition 22 brochure, which features an extensive selection of new...
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Mon 7th Sep 2026

Blum highlights the rise of the ‘invisible kitchen’ as search data reveals growing demand

Fittings manufacturer Blum says it is tapping into the rise of the ‘invisible kitchen’, one of 2026’s defining design trends, as consumer search data...
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Mon 7th Sep 2026

IFA 2026 kicks off in Berlin and once again AI is driving the conversation

IFA, the world's leading event for home and consumer technologies celebrating over a century of innovation, has kicked off today in Berlin and is set...
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Fri 4th Sep 2026

Bathroom suppliers and the race to the bottom: Darren Allison on creating value beyond price

The market may be tough, but suppliers must consider alternative ways to add value without simply dropping the price of products, says Darren Allison...
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Thu 3rd Sep 2026

Digital marketing: Making profiles and reviews easy for Google AI to find

In part 3 of 4 articles on how AI will impact your business, Katrina Bell explains how Google’s new rules will affect your profile and reviews, and ex...
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Wed 2nd Sep 2026

Toby Drew joins Roca Group UK & Ireland as business development manager

Roca Group UK & Ireland has welcomed a new member of the team in Ireland. Toby Drew has joined as business development manager for the LAUFEN and Roca...
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Tue 1st Sep 2026

Bushboard strengthens product and design leadership with two key appointments

Bushboard has strengthened its product and design leadership team with the appointments of Victoria Hunashi as category manager for worktops and Emma-...
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Tue 1st Sep 2026

Bathroom Association renews support for construction charity CRASH

The Bathroom Association has named CRASH as its charity partner for the 2026 Connect Conference, renewing a relationship first established at the Asso...
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Tue 1st Sep 2026

Magnet expands smaller-format concept with new high-street store

Kitchen specialist Magnet has continued the rollout of its smaller-format stores with the opening of a new 2,260sq ft showroom on Albert Street, Har...
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Fri 28th Aug 2026

David Salisbury strengthens leadership team with two senior appointments

David Salisbury Joinery is strengthening its leadership team with the promotion of Barney Bell to MD and the appointment of Helen Salisbury as install...
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Thu 27th Aug 2026

Fitzroy of London's Bradley Culmer – Accessibility and good bathroom design go hand-in-hand

Accessible design is no longer a specialist consideration – it's simply good design. Bradley Culmer, business development director at Fitzroy of Londo...
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Thu 27th Aug 2026

Grant Westfield marks Paul McKenzie’s retirement after 42 years of service

Grant Westfield has celebrated the retirement of Paul McKenzie, who has stepped down after an exceptional 42 years with the company.  Paul joined Gra...
bathrooms news

Wed 26th Aug 2026

Interview: Izzy Taylor-Wood on the design possibilities of concrete in kitchens and bathrooms

Clare Howcutt-Kelly talks to Izzy Taylor-Wood, managing director at Woody’s Concrete Company, about the creative freedom that concrete offers – and...
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Wed 26th Aug 2026

VADO announces The Hygiene Bank as its charity partner of the year

Somerset-based bathroom brand VADO has announced The Hygiene Bank as its charity partner of the year, marketing a new collaboration built on a shared...
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Tue 25th Aug 2026

10 beautiful kitchen designs embracing the rise of warm minimalism

Moving away from cool whites and greys, warm minimalism is all about clean lines and intentional restraint, tempered with colour, tone and texture...
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Tue 25th Aug 2026

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