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Ripples Solihull unveils new showroom displays following major transformation

Following a recent refurbishment, Ripples Solihull has unveiled a series of striking new displays, creating an inspiring and immersive showroom expe...
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Thu 26th Mar 2026

Houzz 2026 State of the Industry Report reveals a divided outlook

Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, has released the 2026 Houzz UK State of the Industry report, which reveals businesses are...
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Tue 24th Mar 2026

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Ronán O’Grady of Flair Showers – Designing products that help retailers succeed

Flair’s market research shows that bathrooms are expected to last up to 20 years. Ronán O’Grady, Lead Product Designer for Flair Showers’ parent com...
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Mon 23rd Mar 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Consumer confidence matters more than ever for bathroom retail

Daphne Doody-Green, chief executive of the Bathroom Association, argues that while recovery is beginning to stir in the bathroom sector, fragile consu...
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Fri 20th Mar 2026

KBIS 2026: Jaye Anna Mize reveals 5 key global consumer behaviour trends

Futurust Jay Anna Mize of trend forecasting agency Future Snoops delivered the State of the Industry keynote presentation at KBIS 2026 – her insight...
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Thu 19th Mar 2026

City Plumbing joins the Bathroom Association in landmark partnership

The Bathroom Association has announced that City Plumbing, one of the UK’s most respected and wide-reaching plumbing and heating merchants, has become...
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Wed 18th Mar 2026

The rise of streamlined, co-ordinated flush plates in modern bathroom design

As consumers continue their love affair with cohesive bathroom design, Nicola Hanley looks at the latest flush plate trends and explores how they co...
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Mon 16th Mar 2026

House of Enki's Dimitri Zobnin – How micro-renovations can bring big returns

Dimitri Zobnin, MD of Essex-based retailer House of Enki, reveals why small bathroom upgrades can beat full refits when it comes to boosting value,...
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Fri 13th Mar 2026

Blum celebrates International Women’s Day with new charity partnership

Blum is celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day, which takes place on Sunday 8th March, with the announcement of a long-term charity partner...
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Fri 6th Mar 2026

How Callaghan Interiors designed a classic kitchen for an elegant Edwardian home

Will Callaghan of Twickenham-based Callaghan Interiors reveals how he and his team blended practicality and period style to suit the character of...
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Fri 6th Mar 2026

Häfele announces exclusive UK partnership with Miele at KBB Birmingham 2026

Häfele UK has announced it is now the exclusive distributor of Miele’s premium domestic appliances to select kitchen retailers, studios and showroom...
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Wed 4th Mar 2026

How Kohler gave a masterclass in trade show stand design at KBIS 2026

The overall winner of this year's Best Booth Awards at KBIS 2026 was Kohler – and with good reason. We take a tour of the best stand at the biggest...
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Wed 4th Mar 2026

Appliance focus: How health-conscious consumers are driving sales of combi-steam ovens

Ovens that combine full steam cooking, dry heat convection and pre-set programming offer consumers the professional results they'd love to achieve i...
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Tue 3rd Mar 2026

How Kitchens by Holloways created a modern design for a Victorian farmhouse

Bringing a period property up to date can be a challenge if a priority is retaining its architectural authenticity – we find out how Kitchens by Hollo...
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Fri 27th Feb 2026

Dr Vanessa Brady OBE to speak at the Bathroom Association Connect Conference

The Bathroom Association has confirmed Dr Vanessa Brady OBE, founder & CEO of the Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID), as a fe...
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Thu 26th Feb 2026

Bill Darcy's annual address at KBIS highlights a resilient market in spite of tariff challenges

While KBIS CEO Bill Darcy didn't shy away from the thorny subject of tariffs, he sought to reassure NKBA members of the overall robustness of the No...
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Wed 25th Feb 2026

Independent kitchen retailers are optimistic despite tough trading conditions, says report

A new research report from kitchen and appliance distributor LDD UK has revealed that nearly half (46%) of independent retailers reported a decline...
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Wed 25th Feb 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Building the next generation – why we must back talent now

With skilled trades under pressure and too many people eyeing the exit, the bathroom sector has a choice: complain about the gap, or build a pipelin...
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Tue 24th Feb 2026

Blum UK to host live industry insight talks at KBB Birmingham 2026

Fittings manufacturer Blum has revealed it will be hosting a series of live talks at this year’s KBB Birmingham. Throughout the four-day event, which...
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Fri 20th Feb 2026

Mark Conacher – Why better installation strategies give you long-term wins

Installation is where your reputation as a retailer is either protected or damaged, says Mark Conacher, CEO of consultancy KBB Momentum, so it pays...
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Fri 20th Feb 2026

Jon Johnston looks forward to KBB Birmingham's 40th anniversary edition

This year sees KBB Birmingham celebrate its 40th anniversary – sales director Jon Johnston shares some of the highlights that visitors can look forw...
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Wed 18th Feb 2026

Woodstock’s Charlotte Tilby – Today’s kitchen designs should feel as good as they look

Homeowners are seeking interiors that balance thoughtful design with everyday practicality, says Charlotte Tilby, head of marketing at Woodstock Tra...
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Mon 16th Feb 2026

PJH announces new distribution partnership with Fisher & Paykel

PJH has announced it has agreed a new distribution partnership with premium appliance brand Fisher & Paykel. The agreement will see PJH distributing a...
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Tue 10th Feb 2026

Interview – Invisible tech is the KBB designer's secret weapon, says Amit Ravat

Amit Ravat, the co-founder and director of Lithe Audio and Retrotouch UK, talks to Nicola Hanley about his mission to ‘help designers avoid the tech...
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Thu 5th Feb 2026

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