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10 of the key bathroom stands to visit at KBB Birmingham 2026

As the countdown to KBB Birmingham 2026 hots up, Nicola Hanley shares some of the bathroom innovations you can expect to see during the show’s 40th...
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Thu 26th Feb 2026

Materials focus: How luxury natural stone is on the rise in kitchens and bathrooms

Stunning natural stones such as marble, granite and quartzite are all enjoying a resurgence when it comes to kitchen and bathroom design – Clare How...
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Wed 11th Feb 2026

Interview: Johnny Grey on why homeowners want a new approach to kitchen design

Johnny Grey tells Nicola Hanley how flexible, function-led furniture works best in the kitchen and why he believes that now was the right time to laun...
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Tue 13th Jan 2026

Paul Gidley on the new Cosentino City Manchester design destination

Set to open in November, Cosentino UK's brand-new 280sq m space will offer an immersive experience across its Silestone, Dekton and Sensa brands – reg...
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Fri 17th Oct 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...
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Thu 11th Sep 2025

Design focus – A round-up of the latest surfaces made using recycled content

Materials expert Clare Howcutt-Kelly presents her pick of the best sustainable surfaces featuring recycled content on the market. The sustainability...
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Wed 11th Jun 2025

Interview: Gavin Shaw on Laminam’s UK journey and what comes next

Laminam UK MD Gavin Shaw has been on a mission – to put the quality Italian porcelain brand firmly on the kitchen industry map. Two years in, he talks...
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Thu 29th 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...
bathrooms features

Wed 7th May 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...
bathrooms features

Wed 23rd Apr 2025

Optimise your utility room designs with the latest tech and furniture

By offering stylish furniture and innovative storage solutions to streamline spaces, as well as smart tech laundry appliances for maximum convenience,...
kitchens features

Mon 14th Apr 2025

Neolith's Ross Stewart – Key influences in the surfaces sector in 2025

Ross Stewart, UK senior sales manager for Neolith UK, shares his thoughts on what will shape the surfaces industry in the year ahead, including the ri...
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Fri 20th Dec 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

Cosentino expands Silestone low silica portfolio with new collection

Cosentino has announced the launch of its new Le Chic Bohème by SilestoneXM collection. Le Chic Bohème’s 4 new low silica colours – Jardin Emerald (pi...
surfaces products

Fri 27th Sep 2024

Deadline extended for KBBFocus Awards 2024 – so get your entry in now!

KBBFocus is delighted to announce that the deadline for its 2024 Awards has been extended until midnight on 13th September 2024. There are 11 categori...
industry news

Fri 23rd Aug 2024

Neolith presents strategic plan for second half of 2024

Spanish sintered stone specialist Neolith has announced its business plan for the second half of the year, which includes the launch of 6 new products...
industry news

Fri 14th Jun 2024

10 of the latest mirror designs for next-level bathroom elegance

The bathroom mirror is fast becoming the key focal point in a room, and now comes equipped with atmospheric dimmable lighting that has the ability to...
bathrooms features

Thu 6th Jun 2024

Kast appoints David Knight as MD to prioritise 'innovation and growth'

Kast, the award-winning bathroom design brand renowned for its luxury concrete basins, has announced the appointment of David Knight as its new MD. Pr...
bathrooms news

Wed 13th Mar 2024

Caesarstone UK makes new strategic hire to maximise infrastructure

Caesarstone, specialist in premium surfaces, has welcomed a new head of inventory & supply chain, Sarah Simpson, to its expanding team. Caesarstone sa...
new hire people

Wed 21st Feb 2024

12 of the must-see bathroom stands at KBB Birmingham 2024

The countdown is on and now KBB Birmingham 2024 is just around the corner – Nicola Hanley takes a look at some of the bathroom brands set to make a sp...
bathrooms features

Wed 21st Feb 2024

Design focus: The rise and rise of the workstation kitchen sink

Professional-style kitchen sinks in high-grade metallic finishes with integrated chopping boards, colanders and sink racks are an increasingly popular...
kitchens features

Wed 3rd Jan 2024

Surface Design Show names Furnishing Futures as 2024 Charity Partner

The Surface Design Show has announced that Furnishing Futures will be its charity partner for the 2024 event.  The exhibition, which is due to return...
industry news

Tue 19th Dec 2023

Full list of KBBFocus Awards 2023 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 30th Nov 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

Roman's third time exhibiting at HIX event a 'resounding success'

Shower designer and manufacturer Roman has declared its outing at this year's HIX event a 'resounding success'. On the 16th and 17th November, Roman e...
bathrooms news

Fri 24th Nov 2023

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