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Another strong month for BIFIS as it welcomes five new retail members in July 2026

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has reported another strong month of activity, welcoming 5 new retail partners in July 2...
industry news

Thu 20th Aug 2026

C.P. Hart welcomes Richard Baylis as its new managing director

Luxury bathroom specialist C.P. Hart has announced the appointment of Richard Baylis as its new MD, effective 1st September 2026. Richard succeeds Dea...
bathrooms news

Mon 3rd Aug 2026

Show focus: Key highlights and takeaways from Clerkenwell Design Week 2026

Now in its 15th year, Clerkenwell Design Week is regarded as a leading global design festival – Amelia Thorpe visited and found a feast of inspirati...
insight features

Wed 10th Jun 2026

Interview: Phillip Ozorio – The time I designed a kitchen for Julian Clary and his dog

After 35 years at the helm of Connaught Kitchens, Phillip Ozorio has built a boutique London studio defined by stories, skill and a fiercely independe...
interview features

Wed 17th Dec 2025

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

See inside Harvey Jones' newly redesigned and expanded Harrogate showroom

Luxury kitchen brand Harvey Jones has unveiled the refurbishment of its Harrogate showroom, which now showcases 900sq ft, up from 735sq ft, over 8 bes...
kitchens features

Thu 6th Nov 2025

Mike Trender joins Roca Group UK as offsite specification manager

Roca Group UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Mike Trender as the new offsite specification manager. Having worked in the bathroom industry...
new hire people

Fri 30th May 2025

Design focus – 6 key highlights from Clerkenwell Design Week 2025

There’s a reason that Clerkenwell Design Week is regarded as the UK’s leading design festival – Amelia Thorpe rounds up her 6 highlights from this ins...
insight features

Tue 27th May 2025

C.P. Hart launches new room set collaboration with Matthew Williamson

C.P. Hart has unveiled its latest room set collaboration with the renowned designer Matthew Williamson, debuting at its Waterloo showroom this month....
bathrooms news

Thu 5th Dec 2024

Schlüter-Systems moves to expand UK retailer and installer network

Schlüter-Systems, the German specialist in solutions for the installation of tile and natural stone, has announced it is expanding its UK network by w...
bathrooms news

Tue 11th Apr 2023

Wolseley Group acquires majority stake in C.P. Hart

Wolseley Group has announced it has formally completed the partial acquisition, in the form of a majority share, of premium bathroom specialist C.P. H...
bathrooms news

Tue 23rd Aug 2022

New sales director joins Optidek to oversee regional expansion

Anthony Barker has joined Optidek as sales director and co-owner. He previously worked as design and showroom manager for nine years at Sheen Kitchen...
industry news

Fri 20th May 2022

See the new designer room sets at C.P. Hart's Waterloo showroom

As C.P. Hart launches a raft of new products and unveils its exclusive designer room sets, Amelia Thorpe takes a tour of the Waterloo flagship showroo...
bathrooms features

Mon 13th Dec 2021

VitrA Bathrooms appoints new managers to UK business

Bathroom manufacturer VitrA has announced the appointment of new managers to its growing business in the UK. The company, which produces all the bathr...
new hire people

Thu 25th Nov 2021

Small on capacity but big on style – baths for eco-conscious clients

According to a recent poll commissioned by the BMA, three-quarters of British adults try to use water wisely whenever they can, with 75% of respondent...
bathrooms features

Mon 30th Nov 2020

On the double: The rise and rise of the twin basin style statement

Why settle for one when you can have two? That’s the question increasingly being asked by bathroom designers when it comes to basins. “While many peop...
bathrooms features

Thu 22nd Oct 2020

Bathroom design: Making the most of a colourful palette

Colour is back in vogue as consumers increasingly look to add personality and style to their bathroom designs. The crowning of Brave Ground as Dulux’...
bathrooms features

Thu 24th Sep 2020

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