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Villeroy & Boch maintains a stable performance despite a challenging market

In the 2025 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group increased its revenue by 1.8% to €1,447million in a difficult market environment, driven by ac...
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Fri 20th 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

Six key highlights and takeaways from Surface Design Show 2026

To find out what devopments are taking shape in the material world, the Surface Design Show is the place to be – Clare Howcutt-Kelly went to London'...
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Thu 19th Feb 2026

Awkward bathroom layout? These clever products solve common design problems

Slimline design ranges, streamlined bi-fold shower doors and products for corner installation are ideal solutions for a smaller bathroom – Sally Smi...
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Wed 28th Jan 2026

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Celebrating 80 years of great British manufacturing, Crown Imperial offers retailers a stunning choice of contemporary and classic design features t...
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Sun 25th Jan 2026

Frontline Bathrooms introduces two new furniture collections

Frontline Bathrooms is expanding its bathroom furniture offering with the launch of Urban and Hue – 2 new collections created to give showrooms and...
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Wed 21st Jan 2026

The rise of spa-style shower trays: Luxury aesthetics with reliable functionality

More design-led than ever before, the latest shower trays prioritise style, safety and practicality – Nicola Hanley talks to the experts to find out m...
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Wed 19th Nov 2025

Roper Rhodes expands into state-of-the-art site to support continued growth

Roper Rhodes has announced it is moving to a new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. The company says this m...
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Thu 13th Nov 2025

Ideal Standard renews Roberto Palomba's role as chief design officer

Renowned architect and designer Roberto Palomba is continuing to lead Ideal Standard’s creative direction within the Villeroy & Boch Group, in his rol...
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Mon 10th Nov 2025

Villeroy & Boch unveils new Supreo, Supreo Select and Tivo shower toilets

Shower toilets are a growing trend when it comes to high-quality bathroom fittings. As well as offering comfort and hygiene, Villeroy & Boch’s ViClean...
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Tue 4th Nov 2025

Villeroy & Boch holds its own in a challenging market environment

In the current challenging market environment, the Villeroy & Boch Group recorded growth in the first 9 months of the 2025 financial year, which the G...
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Thu 23rd Oct 2025

How the focus on relaxation is making wellness key to bathroom design

As consumers increasingly use their bathrooms for relaxing, products that promote wellness are becoming more popular. Nicola Hanley explores the trend...
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Wed 15th Oct 2025

Appliances focus: Key innovation highlights and takeaways from IFA 2025

IFA Berlin 2025 took place over 5 days from 5th - 9th September featuring the very latest in cutting-edge technology from major appliance brands, with...
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Mon 13th Oct 2025

Wall-hung toilets are trending – here’s why homeowners love them

Wall-hung WCs are sleek and space saving, offering the contemporary bathroom design consumers crave along with ease of installation – Sally Smith look...
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Wed 8th Oct 2025

Inside Villeroy & Boch Group's stunning refurb of the Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery, the UK’s first purpose-built public art gallery, has reopened following its most ambitious redevelopment in over 20 years, wi...
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Tue 30th Sep 2025

Ideal Standard launches first shower toilet into UK market

Ideal Standard has launched its new i.life E shower toilet into the UK market. Unveiled on its stand at ISH 2025, i.life E is designed to seamlessly b...
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Mon 22nd Sep 2025

Multipanel takes a walk on the wild side at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Multipanel, the award-winning brand of waterproof bathroom wall panels from Grant Westfield, has become a trusted supplier to Yorkshire Wildlife Park...
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Tue 16th Sep 2025

Dishwasher eco modes: A key selling point for energy-conscious buyers

Dishwashers' eco cycles, even used just once or twice a week, can save more water and energy than homeowners realise – Sally Smith looks at the sustai...
kitchens features

Mon 15th Sep 2025

Cassie Jones of Masterclass Kitchens on the latest high-end kitchen trends

Cassie Jones, brand manager at Masterclass Kitchens, explores the latest high-end kitchen trends and gives an update on the company's recently launche...
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Wed 10th Sep 2025

Villeroy & Boch Group announces proposal to close kiln at Armitage Shanks site

The Villeroy & Boch Group has shared its proposal to close one tunnel kiln at the Armitage Shanks site in Staffordshire, potentially impacting 100 emp...
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Wed 20th Aug 2025

Clearwater introduces new Madra 4 multifunctional kitchen tap

Clearwater has unveiled the Madra 4, a kitchen tap that it says delivers modern performance in a timeless form. Fully mechanical in operation, the Mad...
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Wed 20th Aug 2025

Roman upgrades two of its bestselling bath screens

Shower designer and manufacturer Roman has announced the redesign of 2 of its bestselling bath screens – delivering a host of upgraded features and an...
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Wed 13th Aug 2025

Küppersbusch introduces striking new 2 in 1 extractor hobs

German appliance brand Küppersbusch has announced the addition of new 2 in 1 extractor hobs to its range. The stunning new designs offer retailers a v...
kitchens products

Tue 12th Aug 2025

How Olive & Barr’s Al Bruce designed and launched a fourth retail showroom

British handmade kitchen company Olive & Barr has announced the opening of its 4th showroom in the Regency town of Leamington Spa – we catch up with f...
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Tue 12th Aug 2025

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