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‘We won’t walk away from a job – unless we are happy with it’, says Baymoor Interiors

Ashley Turner and Mark Chappell fitted for other retailers before they opened Baymoor Interiors in Devon. They set up on their own as they felt they could offer a better service. Chris Frankland finds out more.

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Retailer profile: Passmore Group

Passmore Group has added kitchens to its already extensive portfolio of products as part of its target for 60% growth by early this year. Chris Frankland goes to see the new displays at its Leeds HQ and talks to managing director Tony Passmore and his team about how he aims to achieve that goal.

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Retailer profile: The Wood Works

Bespoke kitchen retailer The Wood Works is celebrating 30 years in business and early last year opened its first high-street showroom in London’s Mill Hill. Chris Frankland talks to founders Richard and Donna Delane

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MANUFACTURER PROFILE: The 1810 Company

Sink and tap manufacturer The 1810 Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a flagship showroom in London’s Business Design Centre. Rebecca Nottingham went to meet founder and managing director Gareth Williams to find out more

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Manufacturer profile: Grohe UK

Michael Rauterkus recently stepped down as CEO of Grohe but just before he did, Vicki Evans spoke with him at its UK HQ to get an overview of what the company has achieved during his time at the helm

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RETAILER PROFILE: Hampstead Kitchens

Ten years ago Fari Zanjani took the bold step of opening a kitchen showroom on Finchley Road with no industry experience. Chris Frankland went to find out how he has adapted his business to compete against some top names

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Charlie Smallbone

Kitchen design icon Charlie Smallbone is back with a new business, new showroom and newly invigorated passion for creativity and craftsmanship. It has, he tells Andrew Davies, been a long journey to come back to his roots…

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MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Cosentino

Paul Gidley had big boots to fill at Cosentino when Christophe Gontier vacated the UK area director role. Alison Benson quizzes him on his strategy going forward

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Profile: Such Designs

This mother-and-son kitchen and bathroom business in north London prides itself on service and thrives on pushing the boundaries. Suzanne Baum talks to owner Suchin Pindoria of Such Designs

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‘We won’t walk away from a job – unless we are happy with it’, says Baymoor Interiors

Retailer profile: Passmore Group

Retailer profile: The Wood Works

MANUFACTURER PROFILE: The 1810 Company

Manufacturer profile: Grohe UK

RETAILER PROFILE: Hampstead Kitchens

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Charlie Smallbone

MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Cosentino

Profile: Such Designs

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