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Tom Reynolds – Why the bathroom industry has reason to be optimistic

Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association and self-confessed optimist, reveals why he believes that the bathroom sector...
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Tue 1st Apr 2025

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Caesarstone’s guide to this year's trends

With our best ever month for the number of sample requests behind us, we’re lucky to have such a large pool of customer data to refer to for providing...
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Sun 16th Feb 2025

Brian Lakin of Sigma 3 Kitchens on navigating 50 years in the industry

As Sigma 3 marks its 50th anniversary, Brian Lakin, chairman & founder, looks back on the highlights, the biggest challenges, the incredible journey o...
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Wed 29th Jan 2025

New BMA president Craig Baker sets out an ambitious agenda

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has announced the appointment of Craig Baker as its new president following its annual general meeting he...
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Mon 21st Oct 2024

Caesarstone's Edward Smith on leading the charge in surface design

Following the launch of Caesarstone's low silica Mineral Surfaces range, we talk to UK MD Edward Smith about the new products, current trends and what...
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Mon 8th Jul 2024

James Bishton – Omega's new launches are all about offering choice

As Omega PLC unveils its latest designs for 2024, retail sales director James Bishton reveals how the brand is continuing to broaden its offer to appe...
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Wed 19th Jun 2024

Häcker – Our activities in 2023 reflect a positive year for us

In 2023, not only did Häcker Küchen generate a 726million turnover while its export share remained stable at 40%, it extended its international trade...
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Tue 9th Apr 2024

6 beautiful bathroom stands that stole the show at KBB Birmingham

KBB Birmingham was back with a bang last month as visitors flocked to the NEC for the 4-day trade show, and bathroom brands were out to impress with t...
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Tue 9th Apr 2024

KBB Birmingham celebrates 'most successful show in 10 years'

KBB Birmingham 2024 has announced the highest visitor turnout in 10 years, following the 4-day event. Held at the NEC, the event took place from 3rd -...
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Thu 14th Mar 2024

12 of the must-see bathroom stands at KBB Birmingham 2024

The countdown is on and now KBB Birmingham 2024 is just around the corner – Nicola Hanley takes a look at some of the bathroom brands set to make a sp...
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Wed 21st Feb 2024

Omega continues to invest in the future despite challenging market

In the face of a challenging year for many in the kitchen manufacturing industry, Omega has invested in its future throughout 2023 with a comprehensiv...
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Tue 23rd Jan 2024

Showers take the spotlight in bathroom renovations, Houzz study finds

The new 2023 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends Study has just been released, and as ever it makes for interesting reading – we drill down into the findings to...
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Fri 15th Sep 2023

Daval's Simon Bodsworth: Bedrooms are key to evergreen retail sales

Simon Bodsworth, MD at Daval Furniture, reveals why he believes it is forward-thinking independent kitchen retailers who are uplevelling their showroo...
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Thu 14th Sep 2023

New Houzz research shows what's influencing clients’ hiring decisions

New research from home renovation and design platform Houzz reveals the most important factors that are affecting clients’ decisions to hire for renov...
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Mon 4th Sep 2023

UK in danger of losing tradespeople to jobs abroad, reveals new study

New research from find-a-tradesperson platform Rated People has revealed that UK tradespeople are looking to leave the country to find work abroad whi...
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Mon 7th Aug 2023

Report reveals increase in overall organic growth in bathroom industry

According to a new annual report on the bathroom sector, when it comes to organic visibility, there has been a 16% increase in overall organic growth...
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Wed 2nd Aug 2023

Design focus: Emerging interiors trends identified by Houzz

Home renovation and design platform Houzz.co.uk has identified the top emerging interior and exterior design trends based on the latest search insight...
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Wed 5th Jul 2023

Demand for home improvement down as homeowners rein in spending

New research from the find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People has revealed the construction industry is heading for a ‘home improvement squeeze’ in...
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Wed 14th Jun 2023

Kitchen focus: Why 4-in-1 taps are a must for energy-conscious clients

With 4-in-1 taps with boiling and filtered water proving both energy saving and convenient, Sally Smith talks to manufacturers to find out more about...
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Mon 22nd May 2023

Technology focus: 4 ways tech advancements are transforming KBB design

As designers, business owners and consumers become accustomed to new tools and ways of doing things, Kelly Edwards takes a look at how some of the mos...
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Fri 19th May 2023

Tile of Spain presents seating installation at Milan Design Week

Tile of Spain is participating in Milan Design Week, which is running from 17th-23rd April.    The organisation, which describes itself as the voice...
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Wed 19th Apr 2023

Cersaie 2023 aims to redefine the concept of architectural design

Cersaie 2023, which will be held in Bologna from 25th to 29th September, is set to mark the exhibition's 40th anniversary, and organisers hope that it...
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Fri 14th Apr 2023

Research shows rise in homeowners buying building materials direct

A growing number of tradespeople are experiencing homeowners wanting to purchase their own building materials for property improvement projects, accor...
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Thu 6th Apr 2023

Key takeaways from the 2023 Houzz State of the Industry report

Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, has released the 2023 Houzz UK State of the Industry report – we reveal the key takeaways...
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Wed 29th Mar 2023

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