Now that entries for the biggest, and longest-running, awards in the kitchen and bathroom industry have closed, it’s time to unveil our judges…
They’re scoring all the entires right now in the first round of judging and the shortlist will be revealed in a special episode of The kbbreview Podcast on Tuesday, December 16.
The winners will be revealed at the legendary kbbreview Retail & Design Awards event, which takes place on March 2, 2026 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole – that’s the Monday night of the KBB show.
It’ll be packed with nearly 900 retailers, designers, suppliers and influencers so you don’t want to miss out!
You can find out all about the event and book your tickets NOW at kbbreview.com/awards.
The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2026 judges
- Elspeth Pridham, editor, The Insider
- Dan Stronge, managing director, Jones Britain
- Darren Taylor, managing director, Searle & Taylor
- Georgina Townshend, editor, Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Luke Wedgbury, founder and CEO, Coalville Kitchens
- Hayley Robson, creative director, DayTrue
- Michael Lloyd, managing director, Wetrooms Online
- Roger Cooper, consultant
- Helen Lord, co-founder, Rehome
- Emma Butt, managing partner, Adroit Services
- Graham Robinson, showroom & design manager, Halcyon Interiors
- Kia Stanford, owner, Kia Designs
- Shane Fraser, director and designer, Stone & Chrome
- Sofia Bune, owner, Sola Kitchens
- Pippa Paton, design director, Pippa Paton Designs
- Stephen Dick, owner, Residence Interior Design
- Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, interior designer
- Tom Howley, creative design director, Tom Howley furniture
- Vanessa Brady, CEO and founder, SBID