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Waterline CEO Michael Marriott on the enduring trend for kitchen islands

What is it about a kitchen island that ticks all the lifestyle boxes for homeowners when they're planning a new kitchen? Waterline CEO Michael Marriot...
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Fri 20th Jun 2025

Interview: Lee Appleby on turning the fortunes of G&M Plumbing around

When local businessmen Lee Appleby, Chris Barnes and Russel Millar acquired Colchester-based G&M Plumbing & Heating in June 2023 they immediately set...
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Tue 5th Nov 2024

Workstation sinks are the modern kitchen's workhorse, says Grohe

According to Grohe, homeowners are increasingly seeking to kit out their kitchens with high quality materials, multifunctional appliances, and stateme...
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Fri 9th Feb 2024

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

Why manufacturers are increasingly offering whole house solutions

With consumers opting for blended living solutions for a cohesive design throughout the home, Nicola Hanley talks to five manufacturers who are lookin...
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Thu 2nd Mar 2023

Mereway Bathrooms unveils user-friendly brochure for new collection

Mereway Bathrooms has updated its core range of furniture and sanitaryware, and released a new brochure to showcase the collection. This includes a ra...
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Thu 15th Sep 2022

Faucets Charity Golf Day 2022 raises over £10,000 for Make-A-Wish

Pontypool-based bathroom distributor Faucets has raised over £10,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation with its annual Charity Golf Day – the largest amount...
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Tue 26th Jul 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 seamlessly within kitchens, bedroom...
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Tue 14th Jun 2022

Bertazzoni to mark 140 years of business with prolonged celebrations

Italian kitchen appliance specialist Bertazzoni is celebrating 140 years of business with the brand attributing its success to its unwavering core val...
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Fri 8th Apr 2022

Toby Griffin: Expanding into whole house renovations? Here's how

Although businesses in the KBB industry specialise in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, their clients are often looking to renovate much more than tha...
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Tue 29th Mar 2022

Mereway Bathrooms unveils new easy-read brochure design

Having recently announced updates to its core range of furniture and sanitaryware, Mereway Bathrooms has now launched a new "user-friendly" brochure t...
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Thu 24th Feb 2022

5 high-profile KBB women on just how much the industry has evolved

As kbb Birmingham reveals plans to celebrate International Women's Day at the show, we catch up with 5 high-profile industry women to hear their thoug...
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Tue 8th Feb 2022

Grohe launches new RIBA-approved CPD module with sustainability focus

Grohe has introduced its first Cradle to Cradle CPD as its fourth RIBA-approved module. With an ever-increasing focus on sustainability in the industr...
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Thu 27th Jan 2022

Formed partners with Forest School to meet sustainability goal

Professional joinery and hardware solutions firm Formed has revealed that it has exceeded its own sustainbility goal. The company says that for the pa...
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Fri 14th Jan 2022

Boutique chic: Taking luxury to the next level with bedroom bathing

Thought of by many as the preserve of boutique hotels, a bath installed in a bedroom conjures up notions of luxe weekends away, but now consumers are...
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Wed 3rd Nov 2021

Howdens launches new door system as more homeowners seek broken plan

In what it says is a response to changing consumer needs, Howdens has launched the RoomFlex Pro Door system, that can be used to create a multiple sli...
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Thu 28th Oct 2021

Broken dreams: Has COVID called time on open-plan kitchen designs?

Flexible, broken-plan kitchens are meeting consumers’ post-pandemic needs and boosting the multifunctionality of hardworking spaces – so is it all ove...
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Tue 26th Oct 2021

Pronorm unveils new ‘Colours of Nature’ theme at Hausmesse

Pronorm has revealed a raft of new door fronts, a custom-match service to RAL and NCS, furniture and glass elements reflecting the rise of broken plan...
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Wed 6th Oct 2021

How sleek handleless kitchen designs are still as popular as ever

The ultimate in streamlined simplicity, handleless designs have proved a hugely popular choice for kitchens, with this trend continuing to impress. Li...
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Mon 20th Sep 2021

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Due to the Coronavirus crisis KBB businesses have been forced to close their doors and find new ways of operating and engaging with customers. Retaile...
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Wed 24th Mar 2021

Meet the ‘cloffice’ and other design solutions for working from home

Consumers may have had to scramble to adapt to the new working from home norm, but kitchen designers aren't short of options when it comes to offering...
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Wed 17th Mar 2021

Act natural: 10 wood effect kitchens that look like the real thing

A natural wood product may be beautiful and appeal to the nature-loving client, but it often comes with plenty of ongoing maintenance headaches for th...
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Tue 9th Feb 2021

New Hisense 'Showtime' marketing campaign celebrates home cooking

Hisense has unveiled its new ‘Showtime’ marketing campaign, which focusses on its portfolio of kitchen products, including refrigeration, hobs, hoods...
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Tue 10th Nov 2020

Jane Blakeborough: The post-COVID household in 2021 – and beyond

Baffled by all the so-called ‘research’ that’s doing the rounds out there? Trend-Monitor's research director Jane Blakeborough pinpoints the trends th...
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Mon 19th Oct 2020

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