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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

Grohe recognised for CSR efforts with latest gold rating

Grohe, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has been recognised for its excellence in corporate social respons...
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Thu 31st Jul 2025

Claire Gamble – How the KBB sector can seize new market opportunities

The latest research by specialist construction and home interiors PR agency Unhooked Communications shows that growth opportunities are on the horizon...
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Tue 13th 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

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

Haier awarded Quiet Mark certification for outstanding noise reduction

Appliance brand Haier has been awarded the Quiet Mark certification for having one of the quietest and most efficient tumble dryer and washing machine...
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Tue 7th Jan 2025

Haier Europe confirms commitment to sustainability with 2023 report

Haier Europe has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant achievements in reducing environmental footprint and enhancing opera...
kitchens news

Fri 29th Nov 2024

RAK Ceramics publishes 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance report

RAK Ceramics has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for the year 2023, documenting the company’s achievements when it com...
bathrooms news

Tue 9th 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...
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Tue 9th Apr 2024

Ideal Standard celebrates triple success at iF Design Awards

Bathroom manufacturer Ideal Standard has won three prestigious iF Design Awards for its new Solos, La Dolce Vita and Alu+ product ranges, which were c...
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Wed 27th Mar 2024

Interview: Triton Showers' David Tutton on achieving Net Zero targets

Small changes do really matter when it comes to achieving Net Zero targets – Sally Smith talks to David Tutton, MD of Triton Showers, to find out how...
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Tue 5th Mar 2024

Villeroy & Boch completes acquisition of Ideal Standard

Villeroy & Boch has successfully completed its acquisition of all operating companies of the Ideal Standard Group. Ideal Standard will be integrated a...
bathrooms news

Mon 4th Mar 2024

Ideal Standard achieves milestone in 2023 Sustainability Report

Leading bathroom manufacturer Ideal Standard International has announced the release of its latest Sustainability Report for 2023, highlighting signif...
bathrooms news

Thu 29th 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...
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Wed 21st Feb 2024

Collaboration is vital to drive change in our sector, says BiKBBI

The theme of this year's British Institute of KBB Installation (BiKBBI) conference in Westminster this week was 'Driving Industry Change through Colla...
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Thu 8th Feb 2024

Interview: James Willcox – What we've learnt on our Net Zero journey

James Willcox, head of sustainability for retirement homes specialist Inspired Villages, shows Sally Smith around the company's new Millfield Green 'v...
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Tue 5th Dec 2023

Caesarstone to exhibit at London Build 2023 at Olympia

Premium surfaces specialist Caesarstone has announced it is exhibiting at London Build 2023, which is taking place at London's Olympia today and tomor...
kitchens news

Wed 15th Nov 2023

Bathroom industry celebrates at BMA Sustainability Awards 2023

Now in its third year, the BMA Sustainability Awards was held at Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire on 10th October as part of the annual BMA Industry Conf...
bathrooms news

Mon 23rd Oct 2023

Rearo's Graham Mercer: Ambitious projects offset housebuilding decline

Graham Mercer, MD of Govan-based Rearo, which manufactures surfaces for the UK trade and retail markets, provides an insight into the state of the con...
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Mon 2nd Oct 2023

Daval's Simon Bodsworth: Bedrooms are key to evergreen retail sales

Simon Bodsworth, MD at Daval Furniture, reveals why he believes it is forward-thinking independent kitchen retailers who are uplevelling their showroo...
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Thu 14th Sep 2023

HiB's new CSR Report highlights sustainability achievements

HiB, supplier of bathroom mirrors, cabinets, furniture and accessories, has launched its latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highligh...
bathrooms news

Wed 6th Sep 2023

Blum demonstrates commitment to sustainability at Interzum 2023

Austrian fittings manufacturer Blum demonstrated its sustainability credentials at Interzum 2023 in Cologne. In a separate area of its trade fair stan...
kitchens news

Thu 25th May 2023

Ideal Standard to debut new collections at Clerkenwell Design Week

At Clerkenwell Design Week 2023, Ideal Standard is unveiling a selection of new design-led ranges at its London Design & Specification Centre (LDSC),...
bathrooms news

Wed 17th May 2023

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