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Ideal Standard renews Roberto Palomba's role as chief design officer

Renowned architect and designer Roberto Palomba is continuing to lead Ideal Standard’s creative direction within the Villeroy & Boch Group, in his rol...
bathrooms news

Mon 10th Nov 2025

Villeroy & Boch unveils new Supreo, Supreo Select and Tivo shower toilets

Shower toilets are a growing trend when it comes to high-quality bathroom fittings. As well as offering comfort and hygiene, Villeroy & Boch’s ViClean...
bathrooms products

Tue 4th Nov 2025

Villeroy & Boch holds its own in a challenging market environment

In the current challenging market environment, the Villeroy & Boch Group recorded growth in the first 9 months of the 2025 financial year, which the G...
bathrooms news

Thu 23rd Oct 2025

How the focus on relaxation is making wellness key to bathroom design

As consumers increasingly use their bathrooms for relaxing, products that promote wellness are becoming more popular. Nicola Hanley explores the trend...
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Wed 15th Oct 2025

Inside Villeroy & Boch Group's stunning refurb of the Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery, the UK’s first purpose-built public art gallery, has reopened following its most ambitious redevelopment in over 20 years, wi...
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Tue 30th Sep 2025

Bathroom Association celebrates rising talent at Thirty-under-Thirty Awards 2025

The Bathroom Association, the leading voice for the UK bathroom industry, has unveiled the winners of its Thirty-under-Thirty Awards. Now in its seco...
bathrooms news

Thu 25th Sep 2025

Ideal Standard launches first shower toilet into UK market

Ideal Standard has launched its new i.life E shower toilet into the UK market. Unveiled on its stand at ISH 2025, i.life E is designed to seamlessly b...
bathrooms products

Mon 22nd Sep 2025

Villeroy & Boch Group receives EcoVadis Platinum Medal

The Villeroy & Boch Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest distinction in the globally recognised EcoVadis sustainability rat...
bathrooms news

Wed 10th Sep 2025

Designing a dark bathroom? Discover the latest style ideas for a bold, modern look

For a truly dramatic design flourish nothing beats a touch of darkness, and there are plenty of stunning new products that fit the bill – Emma Hedges...
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Fri 5th Sep 2025

Villeroy & Boch Group announces proposal to close kiln at Armitage Shanks site

The Villeroy & Boch Group has shared its proposal to close one tunnel kiln at the Armitage Shanks site in Staffordshire, potentially impacting 100 emp...
bathrooms news

Wed 20th Aug 2025

Ideal Standard launches i.life O collection designed by Roberto Palomba

Ideal Standard, part of the Villeroy & Boch Group, has introduced its latest collection in collaboration with celebrated Italian architect and designe...
bathrooms news

Mon 4th Aug 2025

Strong H1 2025 results for Villeroy & Boch as Ideal Standard acquisition pays off

In the first 6 months of 2025, the Villeroy & Boch Group has increased its revenue by 12.1% to €725.8million. The Ideal Standard acquisition and the G...
bathrooms news

Thu 31st Jul 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

Interview: Darren Taylor of Searle & Taylor – 'You have to be good to stand out'

Darren Taylor, MD of renowned retailer Searle & Taylor, recently unveiled a stunning refurbishment of the company’s Winchester showroom – he tells Gai...
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Mon 7th Jul 2025

Villeroy & Boch introduces Artis washbasins in new colours

Villeroy & Boch’s Artis surface-mounted washbasins are now available in 4 new full-surface matt shades – Pure Black, Almond, Nightfall and Teal (pictu...
bathrooms products

Fri 27th Jun 2025

10 of the latest freestanding tubs that will instantly elevate your designs

Nothing says luxury quite like a stunning freestanding bath – we round up 10 of the most recently launched statement tubs for you to consider when des...
bathrooms features

Wed 18th Jun 2025

How the Mediterranean-inspired bathroom trend helps create the ideal sanctuary

You could feel it at ISH and also at Cevisama – that warm, evocative Mediterranean vibe is taking over interiors in general, but bathrooms in particul...
Bathrooms features

Thu 12th Jun 2025

Villeroy & Boch introduces 'versatile' new Skyla collection

Villeroy & Boch has unveiled the new Skyla collection, which it says represents 'versatile design for individual dream bathrooms', featuring a combina...
bathrooms products

Mon 2nd Jun 2025

Villeroy & Boch successfully continues Ideal Standard integration

Following the acquisition of Ideal Standard, Villeroy & Boch has revealed it is on track with its growth strategy which aims to broaden the Group's po...
bathrooms news

Wed 21st May 2025

Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard exhibit at Clerkenwell Design Week

The Villeroy & Boch Group will be exhibiting this year at Clerkenwell Design Week, and for the first time the 2 brands, Villeroy and Boch and Ideal St...
bathrooms news

Mon 19th 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...
bathrooms features

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...
bathrooms features

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...
bathrooms features

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...
bathrooms features

Wed 23rd Apr 2025

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