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The clock is ticking – it's your last chance to enter KBBFocus Awards 2025!

Just in case you hadn't heard, KBBFocus has extended the deadline for its 2025 Awards until midnight on 22nd September 2025. If you or your client has...
industry news

Fri 12th Sep 2025

Why top designers are turning to porcelain for contemporary surface solutions

As a surface for application in kitchens and bathrooms, porcelain has been rapidly gaining popularity and is starting to muscle in on quartz’s share o...
insight features

Thu 11th Sep 2025

Deadline extended for KBBFocus Awards 2025 – so get your entry in now!

KBBFocus is delighted to announce that the deadline for its 2025 Awards has been extended until midnight on 22nd September 2025. There are 11 categori...
industry news

Fri 29th Aug 2025

RAK Ceramics extends Concrete Collection with new range

RAK Ceramics has extended the design possibilities of its Concrete Collection of wall and floor tiles even further following the launch of Opificio, a...
surfaces products

Tue 26th Aug 2025

Enter the 2025 KBBFocus Awards and put your brand in the spotlight!

The KBBFocus Awards 2025 are now open for entries, so if you have a product, design or campaign that you would like to celebrate and think the industr...
industry news

Fri 1st Aug 2025

Design focus: How colour is being used to create unique bathroom designs

As colour continues to influence bathroom design, Nicola Hanley takes a look at the hottest hues and talks to the experts about how the market is evol...
bathrooms features

Tue 8th Jul 2025

Joe Simpson talks surface design highlights at InstallerSHOW 2025

Attracting interest from retailers, distributors, installers, self-builders, KBB specialists, and design influencers, Surface Area at last month's Ins...
insight features

Fri 4th Jul 2025

Enter the 2025 KBBFocus Awards and put your brand in the spotlight!

The KBBFocus Awards 2025 are now open for entries, so if you have a product, design or campaign that you would like to celebrate and think the industr...
industry news

Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Entries are now open for the KBBFocus Awards & Celebration 2025!

KBBFocus is delighted to announce that the KBBFocus Awards 2025 are now open for entries! The KBBFocus Awards are FREE to enter and have categories en...
industry news

Fri 23rd May 2025

RAK Ceramics Design Hub opens in Milan during Design Week

RAK Ceramics has opened the RAK Ceramics Design Hub during Design Week, located in Via Borgogna in the heart of Milan. The 400sq m space, designed by...
bathrooms news

Tue 15th Apr 2025

How the trend for personalisation is impacting the brassware market

As demand for more tailored bathroom spaces continues to grow, consumers are embracing an array of different finishes and taking a more bespoke approa...
bathrooms features

Thu 3rd Apr 2025

RAK Ceramics to present latest tile ranges at Clerkenwell Design Week

Bathroom and tile manufacturer RAK Ceramics has announced that it will be taking part in Clerkenwell Design Week again in 2025, where it will unveil i...
bathrooms news

Wed 2nd Apr 2025

Kitchen focus – 3 key splashback trends you need to know about now

From bold designs to inviting textures to easy maintenance, the kitchen splashback is playing an increasingly important part in kitchen design. Gail R...
kitchens features

Mon 31st Mar 2025

Why striking worktops are a must-have for design-savvy consumers

Statement surfaces with high-contrast patterns and strong veining are proving to be enduringly popular with homeowners looking for distinctive style –...
kitchens features

Wed 12th Mar 2025

10 elegant floating vanity units that maximise space and style

Floating vanity units create a pared-back look that adds a sense of refinement and boosts the feeling of spaciousness - we round up 10 of the latest l...
bathrooms features

Fri 14th Feb 2025

RAK Ceramics reinterprets travertine with new Pontino tile range

Tile manufacturer RAK Ceramics has extended its Signature Collection with the stunning new Pontino range. With travertine tiles experiencing a resurg...
surfaces products

Thu 6th Feb 2025

RAK Ceramics UK unveils new 'streamlined' distribution strategy

As RAK Ceramics UK prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, the renowned bathroom solutions provider has announced a 'refreshed and streaml...
bathrooms news

Fri 13th Dec 2024

Full list of KBBFocus Awards 2024 winners announced!

Following an afternoon of festive fun, entertainment and delicious food at The Brewery in London, the full list of winners of the KBBFocus Awards & Ce...
industry news

Thu 5th Dec 2024

How the latest induction hobs redefine functionality and innovation

Programmes for precision cooking, advanced temperature control and integrated extraction – Sally Smith explains why today's induction hobs present cus...
kitchens features

Tue 19th Nov 2024

RAK Ceramics introduces RAK-Batu washbasin range

RAK Ceramics has unveiled the RAK-Batu collection,  a new range of washbasins inspired by the enchanting aesthetics of Bali.  With their simple lines...
bathrooms products

Fri 15th Nov 2024

RAK Ceramics launches new stainless steel recessed storage niches

RAK Ceramics has extended its RAK-Ingot range with the launch of its new stainless steel recessed niches.  Created to provide stylish, seamless and f...
bathrooms products

Tue 15th Oct 2024

Shortlists announced for KBBFocus Awards & Celebration 2024!

The shortlists for the KBBFocus Awards 2024 have been announced, with the winners set to be revealed on 5th December 2024 at an awards celebration lun...
industry news

Wed 9th Oct 2024

How the wellness trend is driving demand for spa-style bathrooms

As consumers crave an escape from the stresses of day-to-day life, interest in spa-like bathroom spaces has soared. Nicola Hanley takes a look at the...
bathrooms features

Thu 3rd Oct 2024

Could bathroom 'accessory bundles' help increase your sales?

Bathroom accessories are not just functional but are integral to a successful bathroom design – what's more they can help increase your sales too. Sal...
bathrooms features

Mon 23rd Sep 2024

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