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Top drawer kitchen storage

Storage is, quite literally, the most integral part of kitchen design, and getting it right is crucial for achieving a cohesive, seamless, and beautiful design.

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Adopted Retailer April 2026: Church Farm Kitchens

We return to Church Farm Kitchens in Worcestershire as they start to piece together the company’s narrative and realise that it is indistinguishable from their own family story…

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New in Projects: April 2026

Our monthly round-up of recent design projects designed by kbbreview readers…

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The kbbreview Interview: Sophie Rose, Magnet

CEO Sophie Rose says kitchen giant Magnet is more flexible and agile than ever before. But with a fresh start and new leadership, where will the 108-year old company go next?

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Showroom of the Month: The Kitchen Room, Boroughbridge

We visit The Kitchen Room in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, a compact but carefully curated studio bringing a warm, homely approach to kitchen retail in the heart of North Yorkshire.

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Opinion: Bathrooms could learn a thing from kitchens…

Charlotte Tilby, head of marketing at Woodstock, wonders why kitchens seem to innovate at a much faster rate than bathrooms?

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Opinion: Charting the future of the fitted interiors sector

As the industry begins to emerge from a difficult few years, BIFIS CEO Damian Walters firmly believes that the industry needs to stand together to maximise collective growth.

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Tracey Bond: ‘Retailers deserve better than outdated critiques’

Tracey Bond, from Kitchen Culture, believes comments from suppliers in the recent kbbreview survey show a surprising lack of awareness about how retailers actually work.

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Neolith introduces new colours and finishes

Neolith has introduced four new colours and two finishes for 2026.

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The kbbreview Interview: Jim Barnard, Kutchenhaus

The kbbreview Interview: We talk to the boss of Kutchenhaus, Jim Barnard, as the kitchen franchise hits the 100 showroom milestone.

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Uform to host 2026 STORI brand conference and awards

Uform is set to bring together its STORI retail partners in Northern Ireland this May for a brand conference and awards event.

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New in Showrooms: March 2026

Nightingale Bathrooms | Bearsted With more than 20 years’ experience in retail and design, the Nightingale Bathrooms team has expanded its presence…

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How to become a franchisee

From being former Homebase rivals with his now business partner Paul Turner, to successful franchise partners, Andy Barwell reflects on nearly a decade of growth, teamwork, and the realities of scaling a kitchen business.

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Howdens grows revenue to £2.4bn in 2025

Howden Joinery Group Plc has reported steady growth in 2025, increasing revenue and profit in what it still describes as a challenging UK kitchen market.

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Kutchenhaus: 100 showrooms and counting…

Leading German kitchen brand Kutchenhaus has recently reached a significant milestone, opening its 100th UK showroom.

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Meet our finalists: Kitchen Designer of the Year: Project cost over £50k

The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards are the biggest awards in the kitchen and bathroom independent retail industry. Here, we take a look at the finalists for the Kitchen Designer of the Year 2026: Project cost over 50k.

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Nearly half of kitchen retailers hit by sales drop in past year

New research reveals that while trading remains challenging, many independent kitchen retailers are adapting, investing and staying confident about the year ahead.

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Meet our finalists: Kitchen Designer of the Year: Project cost £30k-£50k

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Top drawer kitchen storage

Adopted Retailer April 2026: Church Farm Kitchens

New in Projects: April 2026

The kbbreview Interview: Sophie Rose, Magnet

Showroom of the Month: The Kitchen Room, Boroughbridge

Opinion: Bathrooms could learn a thing from kitchens…

Opinion: Charting the future of the fitted interiors sector

Tracey Bond: ‘Retailers deserve better than outdated critiques’

Neolith introduces new colours and finishes

The kbbreview Interview: Jim Barnard, Kutchenhaus

Uform to host 2026 STORI brand conference and awards

New in Showrooms: March 2026

How to become a franchisee

Howdens grows revenue to £2.4bn in 2025

Kutchenhaus: 100 showrooms and counting…

Meet our finalists: Kitchen Designer of the Year: Project cost over £50k

Nearly half of kitchen retailers hit by sales drop in past year

Meet our finalists: Kitchen Designer of the Year: Project cost £30k-£50k

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JTP adds 75 new independent showroom stockists in H1 2026

New in showrooms: July 2026

Opinion: Is the stone market evolving – or devolving?