New in showrooms: August 2026
Our regular round-up of new or redesigned KBB showrooms. This month we've got a number of retail businesses celebrating new openings and additional showrooms…
Generation Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists | Melrose, Scotland
Family-run retailer Generation Kitchen & Bathroom Specialists has expanded its footprint with the opening of a new showroom in Melrose.
This new location also complements the company’s existing showrooms in Prestonpans, East Lothian, and Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, allowing it to support customers across the wider east and south of Scotland.
The retailer specialises in the design, supply and installation of bespoke kitchens, bathrooms and home renovation projects, combining high-quality products, thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship with a personal service from start to finish.
Kutchenhaus | Gateshead
The first Kutchenhaus Showroom to open in the North East has opened in Gateshead. Led by managing directorAli Hamid, a kitchen specialist and architecture graduate, the 2,300sq ft ‘immersive’ showroom is set over two floors and features 13 displays.
Commenting on the launch, managing director Ali Hamid said: “I’m proud to launch this new business in Gateshead and to welcome people through our doors for the first time. We have created a space where every detail is considered and with each aspect of the showroom, we’re showcasing the possibilities of German kitchen design, using an architectural approach to create kitchens that are truly beautiful and functional.”
Kutchenhaus now has a network of over 100 franchise showrooms across the UK.
Callum Walker Interiors | Perth
The ‘Red House’ from Callum Walker Interiors in Perth is a newly renovated showroom showcasing modern classic and contemporary kitchen designs, featuring new displays from premium German brand Sachsenküchen.
Established in 1974, Callum Walker Interiors is a destination showroom that welcomes architects and consumers to explore the high-quality furniture solutions, with expert qualified designers on hand to guide them through the design journey.
VitrA | Huntingdon
Bathroom specialist VitrA has unveiled plans to launch five Experience Centres across the UK in 2026, with one of the locations, AS Fenner in Huntingdon, already open.
Visitors to the space are guided through the latest VitrA collections, including Glora, Sareta and the V-Care smart toilet range.
VitrA says this location “sets the benchmark” for its upcoming Experience Centres, demonstrating how the brand and its retailers are working together to showcase new ranges whilst delivering a consistent brand experience.
JTP | West London
JTP has strengthened its position with the opening of a new showroom at its West London headquarters, as part of a wider investment in expanding its warehousing and distribution capabilities.
The new showroom, located within the company’s 40,000sq ft warehouse, has been designed to showcase JTP’s latest collections of bathroom brassware, fixtures, fittings and accessories, providing trade customers and retailers with a dedicated space to view its product offering.
Alongside the showroom launch, JTP has invested in new racking systems at the warehouse, increasing storage capacity by around 800 pallet spaces. The additional capacity will enable the business to hold more stock, supporting continued growth while improving scalability and product availability.



