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Case study: A total rethink

H Miller Bros went back to the drawing board to enlarge and repurpose this family’s kitchen to better suit their needs and lifestyle. This kitchen was one of our kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2022 winners

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Retailer Profile: Roccia

Roccia’s 20,000sq ft flagship Preston store claims to be ‘the largest tile and bathroom showroom in the UK’. It added kitchens in 2018. Chris Frankland spoke to MD Zabir Patel about the company’s ethos and humble beginnings

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“My eyes have been opened wide…”, Quooker MD

Stephen Johnson has become one of the most high-profile industry leaders through the two years of Covid, not only supporting many initiatives to support retailers but also doubling the sales of his own business Quooker in the process

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Adapting to change: How Covid changed my business

The past two years has seen many challenges for KBB businesses, mostly brought about by the global pandemic. What permanent changes have been made in response? And what has been learned from the experience? Matt Baker investigates…

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Case Study: Spa experience with good looks

The Tap End’s clients in affluent Cyncoed wanted a spa-like room, but one that was aesthetically pleasing with warm, earthy tones and textures that didn’t look like a commercial spa

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Retailer profile: Obsidian Interiors

Obsidian Interiors already does kitchens and bathrooms and has moved into homewares with plans to take the whole-house concept further. Chris Frankland pays a visit

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Manufacturer Profile: Getley

Since our last visit to furniture manufacturer Getley in 2016, the company has grown so rapidly that it has had to open a second factory. Chris Frankland takes a look

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How much money to take up front for a project?

The pricing model used by retailers varies wildly when it comes to how much money they take up front. Consultant Toby Griffin weighs up the arguments…

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‘Even I couldn’t get a dishwasher,’ says Dr Miele

Dr Markus Miele is the joint head of one of the most iconic brands in the premium kitchen sector, but even his rock-solid company has been shaken by the double-whammy of unprecedented high demand and logistical nightmares.

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Case study: industrial style with luxury

This 1930s home is given a modern refresh by Such Designs in London, with the sleek, contemporary kitchen placed firmly at the heart of family life

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Omega Kitchens: Invest, develop, deliver

Omega CEO Simon Barber explains to Rebecca Nottingham how, despite the challenges of Brexit and Covid, the British manufacturer is set to achieve £50 million turnover this year making it stronger than ever

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Will we need a kitchen in the future?

Willi Bruckbauer, the founder and CEO of Bora, is the visionary who revolutionised the extractor hood market by introducing cooktop extraction. The company was built on the foundations of having the courage to do things differently, so what does it take to lead with such a bold ethos?

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Retailer profile: Herts Kitchen Design

When Sam Woodland and her daughter Hannah left an established kitchen retailer to set up on their own, what made them do it and what were the challenges they faced? Chris Frankland finds out

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Rise above the internet discounters

Showrooms have long complained that some online retailers are selling at prices they cannot even buy at trade. But things are improving and some manufacturers are finding ways to give bricks-and-mortar retailers an edge…

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A touch of class

Having a clear business philosophy and identity is the defining characteristic of The Myers Touch, 2021’s Kitchen Retailer of the Year. Knowing who you are is as important as doing what you do Keith Myers tells Andrew Davies…

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Retailer Profile: Ligneous Kitchens

Combining skills in cabinet-making, joinery, building and design, when Colin Morrell and Adam Prickett joined forces to sell high-end German kitchens, the decision to open a showroom was a no-brainer.

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Supplier profile: Arbor Lane Interiors

Arbor Lane Interiors makes bespoke furniture for around 20 retailers and has recently expanded its workshop space to meet growing demand. Chris Frankland talks to managing director Danny Wood

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Case study: a masculine en suite

CP Hart explains how it was tasked with creating a master en suite for the gentleman of the house that would be masculine, stylish and calming

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Case study: A total rethink

Retailer Profile: Roccia

“My eyes have been opened wide…”, Quooker MD

Adapting to change: How Covid changed my business

Case Study: Spa experience with good looks

Retailer profile: Obsidian Interiors

Manufacturer Profile: Getley

How much money to take up front for a project?

‘Even I couldn’t get a dishwasher,’ says Dr Miele

Case study: industrial style with luxury

Omega Kitchens: Invest, develop, deliver

Will we need a kitchen in the future?

Retailer profile: Herts Kitchen Design

Rise above the internet discounters

A touch of class

Retailer Profile: Ligneous Kitchens

Supplier profile: Arbor Lane Interiors

Case study: a masculine en suite

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