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Beautifully organised: kitchen storage trends for 2025

Storage is one of the key pillars of kitchen design, and if used well, can be one of the most exciting elements of a kitchen scheme. We bring you the latest trends and design advice.

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kbbreview’s adopted retailers: Point 5 Kitchens

We stop in again at Point 5 Kitchens in Muswell Hill, as it gets closer to the opening of its second showroom. How have things been since we last heard from the team?

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Bristan: ‘The independent sector is absolutely critical to us’

With Jen Cassidy recently stepping into the role of CEO at industry titan Bristan, where does she plan to take the company next? And how important are independent retailers to those future plans?

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Flair’s UK Roadshow – Bringing Click Fit PRO to a merchant near you

Gillian Furey, marketing manager at Flair Showers, shares the rationale behind its new mobile showroom and what trade professionals can expect to see as the Flair PRO roadshow travels to plumbers’ merchants across the UK.

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4 bathroom design trends for 2025

Bathroom manufacturer, HiB, has announced four key trends for 2025, combining aesthetics, functionality, and cutting-edge style to transform interiors.

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Cevisama 2025: Tile trends from Spain

Long considered a must-visit event for the tiling sector, Cevisama returned in February for its annual exhibition. We asked tile expert Joe Simpson for his impressions of this year’s event, and what trends and styles are continuing to evolve…

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Poggenpohl’s jewel of the Emerald Isle

Over the years Ballycastle Homecare on the Northern Irish Antrim coast has transformed into a retail destination. Director Conor McHenry explains how a strategic partnership with Poggenpohl complements the showroom’s retail experience…

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Showroom of the month: Artizan Interiors, Surrey

As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Surrey-based Artizan Interiors expanded its kitchen showroom to include a new second-floor bedroom and interiors display space.

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Meet our 2025 Sustainability Partners – Rehome

Every year, with the generous help of our Sustainability Partners, the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards is able to raise awareness of environmental issues…

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Meet our 2025 Sustainability Partners – ASKO

Every year, with the generous help of our Sustainability Partners, the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards is able to raise awareness of…

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How much do you really know about your clients?

Using customer data strategically & responsibly can enhance client satisfaction, repeat business, and set you apart from your competitors

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Exploring the trend for colourful bathrooms

Take a look at how two kbbreview Award-nominated designers achieved their multi-hued designs, and get inspiration for how you can achieve the look for your own clients.

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Supplier profile: TruBlue

Leigh Martin has been quietly and unassumingly revolutionising the way KBB retailers manage their businesses for years. Starting with the invention of EQ and now TruBlue, he is the man behind much of the business management software that powers the everyday of the sector.

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Retailer profile: From house to home

Park House Kitchens in Ockley, Surrey, not only celebrates its milestone 33rd anniversary this year, it is also one of very few independent UK kitchen retail businesses that is female led. Director Emily Rowland, outlines her plans to take the business into its next phase…

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Analysis: The war on Tool Theft

Tradespeople at last month’s tool theft rally made it clear they’re fed up with the lack of action so far, with many thinking it’s getting even worse. Will we ever get a handle on the problem, and if so, how?

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Convenience on tap: the latest multifunctional tap trends

We turn to the competitive market that is next generation taps, that deliver boiling, hot, filtered, chilled, and sparkling water, to bring you the latest advice on selling these products

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The kbbreview Interview: Anne Leitzgen, Schmidt President

Schmidt is part of the growing popularity of franchises in the UK and, with its mix of French style and German quality, is proving a hit with its retail partners.

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Adopted Retailer March: Harrison James

Continuing our monthly Adopted Retailers series where we follow the journey of small KBB business owners, we check in with Olivia and Harry Weaver from Harrison James, who update us on finding suppliers for their new showroom…

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Beautifully organised: kitchen storage trends for 2025

kbbreview’s adopted retailers: Point 5 Kitchens

Bristan: ‘The independent sector is absolutely critical to us’

Flair’s UK Roadshow – Bringing Click Fit PRO to a merchant near you

4 bathroom design trends for 2025

Cevisama 2025: Tile trends from Spain

Poggenpohl’s jewel of the Emerald Isle

Showroom of the month: Artizan Interiors, Surrey

Meet our 2025 Sustainability Partners – Rehome

Meet our 2025 Sustainability Partners – ASKO

Exploring the trend for colourful bathrooms

Supplier profile: TruBlue

Retailer profile: From house to home

Analysis: The war on Tool Theft

Convenience on tap: the latest multifunctional tap trends

The kbbreview Interview: Anne Leitzgen, Schmidt President

Adopted Retailer March: Harrison James

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