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Ripples hosts annual Designer Day for franchise community

Bathroom retailer Ripples welcomed designers from its 21 showrooms across the UK for its annual Designer Day, held this year at the picturesque Retrea...
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Wed 4th Jun 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...
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Fri 30th May 2025

10 beautiful basin designs that make the perfect bathroom centrepiece

The latest washbasin launches all have one thing in common – they're all so impactful and thoughtfully designed they deserve to be the centre of atten...
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Fri 9th May 2025

Eco-conscious consumers are driving demand for 'greener' bathrooms

Increased use of renewable energy, the introduction of innovative materials, and combining water efficiencies with end-to-end sustainable production c...
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Wed 7th May 2025

Roca Group UK looks to grow Scottish sales with appointment of new BDM

Roca Group UK has expanded its sales team following the appointment of Allyson Doak business development manager for Scotland. Her main responsibiliti...
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Thu 1st May 2025

Smart toilets are going mainstream – here's what you need to know

Packed with innovative smart features, shower toilets are winning over UK consumers who are increasingly prioritising products that promote hygiene, c...
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Wed 30th Apr 2025

Bathroom focus: Our top 10 product highlights spotted at ISH 2025

As 163,150 visitors descended on Frankfurt last month to see the latest in bathroom and HVAC design and innovation, ISH 2025 did not disappoint – Emma...
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Wed 23rd Apr 2025

Laufen set to ‘delight, engage and educate visitors’ at ISH 2025

Bathroom manufacturer Laufen has announced further details of its plans for this year's ISH 2025 exhibition, which is returning to Frankfurt from 17th...
bathrooms news

Wed 5th Feb 2025

Alan Dodds leaves Roca UK after 25 years with the company

Alan Dodds, chairman of Roca UK, is moving on after 25 years with the bathroom brand. MD of Roca UK since 1999, Alan took on the new role of chairman...
bathrooms news

Tue 17th Dec 2024

Laufen presents its Snøhetta stand design for ISH 2025

Laufen has revealed the design of its new stand at ISH 2025 designed by Snøhetta, which underlines its view that sustainability is the key for future-...
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Tue 17th Dec 2024

Design Focus – 6 key bathroom trends spotted at HIX 2024

This year’s HIX hotel interiors show offered plenty of bathroom design inspiration – Amelia Thorpe rounds up 6 of the hottest trends on show. 'Everyt...
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Wed 11th Dec 2024

Roca Group UK grows sales and specification teams with 2 appointments

Roca Group UK has welcomed two new members of staff to its team. Rob Slimming (pictured left) joins as regional sales manager for the North while Barr...
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Mon 16th Sep 2024

Roca Group boosts UK team with 2 new appointments

Roca Group UK has welcomed Dean French (pictured left) to the company – he has joined the project specification team in the North of England. His role...
new hire people

Mon 12th Aug 2024

How boutique style is making its mark on en suite bathroom design

Consumers are welcoming colour and texture into their en suite bathrooms as they look to bring a bespoke, boutique look back home. Nicola Hanley looks...
bathrooms features

Tue 30th Jul 2024

Bell of Northampton unveils new-look bathroom showroom

Luxury lifestyle store Bell of Northampton has unveiled a new-look bathroom showroom, which is located within its 25,000 sq ft premises on Kingsthorpe...
bathrooms news

Wed 26th Jun 2024

Interview: Derek Miller on Scope Bathrooms' brand-new high-end studio

Glasgow-based retail and contract specialist Scope Bathrooms has just launched a brand-new design studio aimed at the top end of the market – general...
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Thu 16th May 2024

Roca Group targets over 65s market with two 'strategic' acquisitions

Roca Group, which owns the Roca, Laufen and Royo brands, has acquired two new companies: Nosag and IneoCare. Both specialise in the manufacture of bat...
bathrooms news

Thu 2nd May 2024

Laufen presents new colour palette for ceramics at Milan Design Week

Laufen showcased the new 12-colour palette for ceramics developed in collaboration with Roberto Sironi Studio at Milan Design Week 2024 in an exhibiti...
bathrooms news

Tue 23rd Apr 2024

6 beautiful bathroom stands that stole the show at KBB Birmingham

KBB Birmingham was back with a bang last month as visitors flocked to the NEC for the 4-day trade show, and bathroom brands were out to impress with t...
bathrooms features

Tue 9th Apr 2024

Interview: It's all about the design for The Tap End's Justine Bullock

The Tap End’s co-creator and designer Justine Bullock tells Nicola Hanley how its passion for bathroom design and customer-centric approach are key to...
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Thu 21st Mar 2024

Interview: Bathroom Inspirations – Going upmarket has protected us

Last November, bathroom retailer David Lees-Bell told KBBFocus that showrooms that refuse to also sell online will struggle to survive. But is Dorches...
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Tue 23rd Jan 2024

Why hardworking bathroom storage is key to a successful design

Customers are looking to maximise their storage in the bathroom to keep it clutter free and create a luxurious look – Sally Smith takes a look at the...
bathrooms features

Wed 13th Dec 2023

Insights from HIX – The top 4 bathroom design trends on show this year

HIX was back this month and bathroom manufacturers were out in force with plenty of exciting hotel design ideas to inspire residential interiors – Ame...
bathrooms features

Thu 30th Nov 2023

Laufen to preview new products and 'human-centric designs' at HIX 2023

Bathroom manufacturer Laufen has revealed its plans to explore ‘A new era of connectivity’ on its stand at HIX 2023, Europe’s leading hotel design exh...
bathrooms news

Thu 9th Nov 2023

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