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Rearo's Graham Mercer: Why UK manufacturing must focus on value over cost

Graham Mercer, MD of Glasgow-based kitchen and bathroom surfaces specialist Rearo, is all for healthy competition in the market, but suppliers need to...
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Thu 29th Oct 2026

Bushboard showroom expansion fuels double-digit sales growth

UK kitchen and bathroom surfaces specialist Bushboard has reported double-digit sales growth for its Omega worktop range following significant growth...
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Tue 15th Sep 2026

Kitchen trends 2026: Rotpunkt UK's Matt Phillips on skinny Shaker, Scandi style and what's next

Part of a worldwide social media initiative by Rotpunkt Küchen, Matt Phillips, head of UK operations, sat down with the brand's global marketing dep...
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Fri 31st Jul 2026

Interview: Why Bushboard's revamped Omega range is now ticking all the right boxes

Bushboard’s Emma-Louise Braham and Bekki Griffiths talk to Nicola Hanley about how Omega’s relaunched range better meets the needs of retailers and co...
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Wed 24th Jun 2026

Aimee Fletcher: How Egger UK's latest ranges reflect the trend for calm interiors

Egger UK’s design & product manager, Aimee Fletcher, explains how consumers are looking to create calm, sanctuary-like interiors by choosing soft neut...
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Wed 27th May 2026

How Grid Thirteen blended smart design and timeless appeal to create the perfect kitchen

Emily Ensor, designer at Grid Thirteen Design Studio, reveals how she combined cutting-edge functionality and classic elegance to create a family sp...
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Fri 27th Mar 2026

Laminates Ltd joins Bushboard’s growing distribution network with new partnership

Kitchen surfaces distributor Laminates Ltd has joined Bushboard’s expanding UK distribution network to bring its leading Omega range of laminate kit...
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Wed 4th Mar 2026

Blackheath Products partners with Polyrey to strengthen distribution

Blackheath Products has partnered with Polyrey, a Wilsonart brand, to strengthen its UK distribution of premium decorative laminates and further enhan...
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Mon 9th Feb 2026

Bushboard unveils refreshed Omega range to strengthen retail proposition

UK kitchen and bathroom surfaces specialist Bushboard has unveiled a refreshed identity for its long-established Omega range. As part of Wilsonart U...
surfaces products

Wed 28th Jan 2026

Nick Jones rejoins Wilsonart in commercial director role

Panel designer and manufacturer Wilsonart has appointed Nick Jones as director worktops EMEA as the company looks to further affirm its presence in th...
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Fri 12th Dec 2025

Worktops focus – A guide to edge profiles in high-end kitchen design

New to specifying edge profiles in kitchen design or need a refresher? Clare Howcutt-Kelly's brief guide will help to ensure your next project is a cu...
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Wed 3rd Dec 2025

Utopia announces launch of new modular furniture collection

Utopia has announced the launch of new modular furniture collection HeyU, which is designed and manufactured entirely at Utopia’s HQ in the West Midla...
bathrooms products

Tue 28th Oct 2025

What’s next in kitchens? Rotpunkt’s Matt Phillips predicts the key trends for 2026

Matt Phillips, head of UK operations at German furniture manufacturer Rotpunkt, shares the top trends in 2026 for the kitchen living space, with early...
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Thu 16th Oct 2025

How Such Designs created visual unity in a modern open-plan kitchen

When Such Designs was tasked with bringing a whole-house project for a contemporary home in High Wycombe to life, they chose Rotpunkt furniture for th...
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Thu 21st Aug 2025

Rangemaster introduces Sandwood – a fresh take on the classic Butler sink

Rangemaster has expanded its fire-clay ceramic offering with Sandwood, a 600mm single-bowl Butler sink that combines the recognisable apron-front aes...
kitchens products

Mon 28th Jul 2025

Rotpunkt's Matt Phillips – Modern kitchen design requires a versatile skill set

As UK consumers continue to seek interior spaces that encompass a range of factors, kitchen designers face new pressures to go beyond traditional layo...
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Fri 18th Jul 2025

Egger launches bespoke worktop tools to support retailers

Wood-based panel manufacturer Egger has launched bespoke worktop tools to help simplify and streamline the planning process for retailers. Egger offe...
kitchens news

Fri 7th Mar 2025

Key highlights from the 2025 UK Houzz Kitchen Trends Study

Home renovation and design platform Houzz has shared the findings from its 2025 UK Houzz Kitchen Trends Study – we bring you the highlights and key ta...
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Thu 30th Jan 2025

Matthew Shackleton of Creating Spaces on 2024's key kitchen requests

Having analysed the Creating Spaces Group's first-party data from kitchen enquiries over the last 12 months, sales director Matthew Shackleton shares...
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Mon 11th Nov 2024

Wilsonart expands stockist network to extend Bushboard availability

Wilsonart UK has appointed a further 2 stockist partners in a move that confirms nationwide availability of its Bushboard range of kitchen worktops an...
kitchens news

Wed 23rd Oct 2024

Aimee Fletcher – How to value engineer your projects with Egger UK

Aimee Fletcher, Egger UK’s design & product manager, shares how making simple swaps from real materials to Egger’s market leading reproductions can re...
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Tue 17th Sep 2024

IDS files notice of intention to appoint administrators

The UK's leading specialist distributor of decorative surfaces International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) filed a notice of intention to appoint an admin...
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Tue 10th Sep 2024

Aimee Fletcher: Egger's Worktop Collection 24+ is simplicity redefined

The newly launched Egger Worktop Collection 24+ has been crafted to meet the diverse needs of designers, architects, and fabricators – Egger UK produc...
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Mon 3rd Jun 2024

IDS records no Lost Time Accidents in the last 12 months

Surface materials distributor IDS has announced a significant milestone in its Health and Safety record: a full 12 months without any Lost Time Accide...
industry news

Fri 19th Apr 2024

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