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Crown Imperial – 5 ‘must have’ kitchen trends for 2026

The new year offers the perfect opportunity for retailers to showcase the latest kitchen trends and inspire customers looking to plan their 2026 kitch...

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Sun 21st Dec 2025

Crown Imperial celebrates 80 years of great British manufacturing

2026 will be a momentous year for Crown Imperial, marking a major milestone with the celebration of its 80th anniversary as a leading British furnitur...

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Thu 11th Dec 2025

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Crown Imperial – kitchen designs for entertaining

The kitchen is the heart of the home, a space to cook, socialise, and celebrate with family and friends. As the festive season approaches, Sophie Devo...

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Sun 7th Dec 2025

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Crown Imperial – Slim shaker elevating kitchen designs in 2026

British furniture manufacturer Crown Imperial is delighted to share the latest slim shaker kitchen inspiration, a style trend that will continue to el...

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Sun 23rd Nov 2025

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Crown Imperial – cosy kitchen inspiration

The kitchen is the heart of the home and the autumn season is the perfect opportunity for designers to share the latest interior inspiration with thei...

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Sun 9th Nov 2025

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Crown Imperial pantry solutions to make the breakfast routine effortless

Leading British furniture manufacturer Crown Imperial offers a multitude of innovative kitchen storage solutions including its ‘wow factor’ breakfast...

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Mon 27th Oct 2025

Design focus: 5 ways to introduce calm into a busy kitchen environment

From functional family hub to entertainment zone to home office, it’s little wonder that homeowners are seeking a sense of calm in the hectic, multita...

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Wed 22nd Oct 2025

Over 100 staff made redundant as Waterline winds down

Joint administrators of Waterline, Alex Cadwallader and Dane O'Hara from Leonard Curtis, who were appointed on 9th October 2025, have revealed that an...

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Wed 15th Oct 2025

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Crown Imperial – New autumn bedroom inspiration

British furniture manufacturer Crown Imperial offers a versatile choice of contemporary and timeless bedroom styles to create a relaxing sanctuary for...

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Sun 12th Oct 2025

Crown Imperial confirms it's 'business as usual' following Waterline closure

Following the news that KBB distributor Waterline has entered into administration, sister company and leading British manufacturer Crown Imperial has...

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Fri 10th Oct 2025

Waterline calls in administrators after weeks of speculation

Following weeks of widespread industry speculation about the company's future, it has been confirmed that Waterline, the UK's largest kitchen furnitur...

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Fri 10th Oct 2025

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Crown Imperial reveals latest Daventry 360° tour

Crown Imperial is excited to announce its Daventry 360° virtual tour is newly refreshed and ready for retailers to share with their customers for autu...

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Sun 28th Sep 2025

Waterline enters 'late-stage' discussions with third party 'keen' to invest in business

Waterline, the UK's largest kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products supplier to independent retailers, has confirmed...

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Thu 11th Sep 2025

Crown Imperial is fully operational and has not ceased trading, says MD Barry Head

Kitchen furniture manufacturer Crown Imperial has issued a statement on behalf of MD Barry Head addressing rumours circulating in the industry media a...

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Fri 5th Sep 2025

Waterline looks to secure future of the business following cashflow pressures

Waterline, the UK's largest kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products supplier to independent retailers is looking to s...

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Thu 4th Sep 2025

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Crown Imperial – ‘Back to school’ interior refresh

September is the perfect time for a ‘back to school’ interior refresh, with the start of autumn and a new year for students studying for their next im...

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Sun 24th Aug 2025

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Crown in Daventry showcase new kitchen styles

Leading British manufacturer Crown Imperial is delighted to unveil the latest kitchen styles at its 15,000 sq ft Daventry show centre. The ultimate de...

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Sat 9th Aug 2025

Michael Marriott – Embrace Houzz’s latest trends report with Waterline

The findings from the latest emerging trends report from Houzz chime with what we're seeing at Waterline, says CEO Michael Marriott – here's how you c...

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Tue 29th Jul 2025

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Set the style for summer with Crown Imperial’s pantry solutions

Crown Imperial offer retailers a versatile choice of elegant pantry solutions, designed to make a statement in any kitchen scheme and easily personali...

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Sun 27th Jul 2025

Crown Imperial unveils fresh new look for its consumer website

Complete with a fresh new look for the summer, leading British furniture manufacturer Crown Imperial has launched its brand-new consumer website. The...

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Fri 25th Jul 2025

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Summer ready kitchen inspiration with Crown Imperial

The new summer season is the perfect time for retailers to inspire customers with vibrant colours and natural wood tones that refresh the heart of the...

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Sat 12th Jul 2025

Why skinny Shaker kitchens are now the top choice for style-savvy homeowners

With an elegant feel and contemporary edge, the skinny Shaker-style door offers designers plenty of scope when it comes to creating an individual look...

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Thu 10th Jul 2025

Lee Mairs joins Waterline as new contract channel head

Waterline, the UK's largest kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary kitchen products supplier to independent retailers, has named Lee...

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Tue 8th Jul 2025

Why dressing-room design is an add-on that makes sense

Demand for made-to-measure dressing-rooms with statement islands, integrated lighting and floor-to-ceiling open wardrobes is on the up making it an ea...

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Tue 1st Jul 2025