Green light for indies and red faces for sheds
Our climate change champion Richard Hagan, managing director of Crystal Doors, says that small companies can lead the way in the quest to save the planet. [13-4-2021]
Opinion
My Covid year: A time like no other
Darren Taylor, The Searle and Taylor MD, reflects on a year like no other he has experienced and considers how he had to adapt his business. [7-4-2021]
It’s not easy being green
Mick Evans, at Lakes Showering Spaces, is urging KBB designers and retailers to ensure sustainability remains a top priority. [1-4-2021]
Let’s be more inclusive
The owner of Honest by Design, Nikita Pearce, on why she feels we should be aiming to attract, value, promote and retain more women [23-3-2021]
Women: A force for change
The joint-owner of Bathroom Origins, Sofia Charalambous, sees lots of talented females in retail but feels women are under-represented in manufacturing and product design. [16-3-2021]
‘Women have to be self-motivated and get stuck in’
Claire Algar, kbbreview100 member and founder of Rouse Bathrooms in Kent, on what it’s like being a woman showroom owner. [12-3-2021]
‘Investment in gender diversity is good for any industry’
Martina Landhed sees fewer women in the KBB sector than she would like and believes their unique perspectives often lead to greater creativity [12-3-2021]
What will buying a kitchen look like in a post-Covid world?
Looeeze Grossman, the founder and director of The Used Kitchen Company, considers consumer kitchen buying habits in a post-Covid world [12-3-2021]
‘Clients’ attitudes to female designers have changed massively over the years’
Tina Riley, kbbreview100 member and owner, Modern Homes, Leamington Spa talks about her career over the last 42 years. [11-3-2021]
The woman who changed kitchen design forever
Maria Challis, director of James James Kitchens, on Lillian Gilbreth, the lady behind modern-day kitchen design [11-3-2021]
‘Women must be willing to make their voices heard’
Rubina Hughes would like to see more women in a variety of roles in the industry and having more influence in product design [11-3-2021]
‘Don’t let your insecurities get in the way’
Elizabeth Pantling-Jones, kbbreview100 member and director at Lima Kitchens in Milton Keynes explains why, despite experiencing stereotypical attitudes among clients and industry peers, she believes things are slowly getting better [10-3-2021]
