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New Colours For Schlüter-DESIGN-NICHE
Available in three different dimensions and nine colours, the Schlüter-DESIGN-NICHE niche elements can be used to create a multitude of design highlights on walls while providing practical, integrated storage solutions. Designed for modern living spaces, the prefabricated installation elements are suitable not only for bathrooms and wetrooms, but also for kitchens, utility rooms and other areas throughout the home. Stylish and functional, Schlüter-DESIGN-NICHE is manufactured


Keller Kitchens’ New Utilities Range Wows The Workplace
New luxurious utility rooms Keller’s versatile, durable, and stylish utility room range of units makes it possible to design this popular “work” room in a beautiful way; and it has recently been extended. With a series of tall, base and wall units, and interior fittings, a bespoke utility room can be created, where ease of use and design go hand in hand. The cabinetry is available in all melamine decors while the interior comes in white, mist or graphite. The base unit


Strength, Consistency And Versatility From CaberMDF
In the world of high-performance panel products that deliver reliability, consistency, and versatility on every project, CaberMDF from West Fraser continues to stand out as a trusted solution, offering exceptional versatility for both structural and decorative uses. Engineered to exacting standards, CaberMDF combines durability with a smooth, uniform surface finish, making it suitable for all sorts of projects – from carpentry and interior finishing to commercial fit-outs. Ph


Style Group Acquired By dormakaba To Support Future Growth
Style Group has been acquired by dormakaba and will become part of the company’s Global Movable Walls business. The acquisition marks an important milestone for Style, strengthening its position for future growth while ensuring complete continuity for customers and partners. For customers, it is very much business as usual. Style will continue to operate under its existing name, with the same experienced team, the same customer contacts and the same commitment to delivering


Engineered vs Solid Wood Flooring: A Practical Guide From Havwoods
From period properties to contemporary apartments, timber flooring remains a firm favourite among homeowners. While solid wood is associated with traditional craftsmanship, engineered constructions are at the forefront due to their compatibility with modern needs and the demands of busy households. Understanding the practical and technical differences between the two is vital to ensure the correct flooring is chosen for the right setting. Anthony Scott, Global Product and Inn


HIMACS Terrazzo Designs Receive Red Dot Design Award 2026
Contemporary terrazzo colours featuring certified recycled content. Five HIMACS Terrazzo colours have been honoured with the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the Product Design category, one of the world's most respected design distinctions. The award recognises a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional terrazzo aesthetics, combining expressive design with responsible material innovation. The award-winning colours, Terrazzo Ulivo (Q102), Terrazzo Nuvola (Q103), T


The New Rules of Decorating With Tiles: Creative Ways to Use Tile Throughout the Home with Tile of Spain
Tiles are no longer confined to kitchen splashbacks and bathroom walls. As homeowners become more confident in their decorating choices, tiles are increasingly being used to introduce colour, texture and personality throughout the home. From statement headboards and decorative bathroom details to tiled furniture and creative laying patterns, today’s interiors are embracing a more imaginative approach to surfaces. Maria D Arráez, Director of Tile of Spain UK, shares the new ru


Small Kitchens, Smart Design: Maximising Space With Insight From Life Trade
As urban living continues to shape modern home design, compact kitchens are becoming increasingly common. While smaller footprints can present design challenges, they also create opportunities for retailers, designers and installers to demonstrate the value of intelligent planning and innovative storage solutions. Paul Berryman, Head of Life Trade, says, “Creating a successful small kitchen is no longer simply about fitting everything into a limited space. Today’s consumers e


Why Cabinet Hardware Is Becoming The ‘Jewellery Of The Kitchen’ With Croft
As homeowners continue to embrace more considered, design-led interiors, the demand for beautifully crafted finishing touches has never been greater. As part of their all-encompassing portfolio, Croft presents its collection of cabinet knobs, pulls and handles, offering homeowners an opportunity to elevate cabinetry through exceptional British craftsmanship and timeless design. Often described as the jewellery of the kitchen, cabinet hardware has become an increasingly import


Finish Off A Seamless Shower Design With The Bellagio Hinge
Incorporating hinges into a frameless glass shower door installation for a seamless look is now easy than ever, with Bellagio from CRL, available in eleven on-trend finishes and with a sleek yet high-performing design. Bellagio has a minimalistic and compact design, with a square cornered look that is elegantly modern, its clip on cover plates discreetly hide the screws. Choose from Chrome, Matte Black, Brushed Nickel, Polished Brass, Satin Brass, Gun Metal, Brushed Gun Metal


New Look Column Radiators From Stelrad – Engineered With Italian Design Influence
Leading radiator manufacturer, Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian-designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range will be available through all existing outlets streamlining the existing range, enhancing the performance from Stelrad's Column radiator selection, and strengthening long-term value for purchasers of the range. The most obvious cha


Style Blends Heritage with High Performance Acoustic Design
Style has delivered a bespoke acoustic solution as part of an extensive CAT B refurbishment of The Pattern Shop, a Grade II listed industrial landmark in Newcastle. Working alongside Overbury, Style installed Autex acoustic products across four floors, introducing high-impact design features that enhance the building’s heritage character while delivering effective acoustic performance for a contemporary workplace accommodating around 600 employees. A defining element of the


KönigZero’s Taj Mahal For Exotic Marble Beauty
Königstone’s KönigZero new Taj Mahal is a stunning, marble‑inspired engineered stone that captures the soft veining and warm, creamy tones of natural stone while offering greater practicality. Designed to echo the elegance of Taj Mahal quartzite, it delivers a refined look with a non‑porous, stain‑resistant finish that won’t absorb spills or require sealing. Easy to clean and simple to maintain, it’s an ideal choice for busy kitchens and living spaces. For anyone who loves th


Sustainable Refurbishment Upgrade
Style Group’s Service & Maintenance team has demonstrated the value of repairing and upgrading existing movable wall systems after successfully refurbishing a 10-year-old installation originally supplied by another company. When Parkeray found that the original supplier of their movable wall system was unable to update the panel finishes, they approached Style for an alternative solution. Instead of replacing the complete system, Style provided a cost-effective refurbishmen


Showersave Supports Passivhaus-Certified Leisure Centre With Sustainable Hot Water Solution
Showersave, part of The Keystone Group and a market leader in Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS), has collaborated with Blairgowrie Community Recreation Centre to deliver waste water heat recovery technology, helping create a low-carbon, future-ready facility for the local community. Pioneered by Perth and Kinross Council, the £36 million facility located in the centre of Blairgowrie features state-of-the-art amenities including a 25m swimming pool, sports halls, fitn


Keller Kitchens Introduces ‘Calm Flow’ Design
A kitchen that breathes calmness Calm Flow is Keller Kitchens’ response to the growing demand for composed, understated interiors. Defined by a fluid, organic aesthetic, the design aligns closely with the soft minimalism trend, where simplicity, gentle forms and restrained colour palettes are key. Rounded end panels and muted tones such as Sesame, Sand and Sea Salt contribute to a balanced, uncluttered look for a calm, contemporary living space. The kitchen also incorpora


Fermacell® Gypsum Fibreboards And Fermacell® Therm25™ Dry Screed Elements Set New Standards
fermacell® gypsum fibreboards and fermacell® Therm25™ dry screed elements set new standards: as leading building materials in timber and drywall construction, they achieved C2C Certified® FullScope and C2C Certified® Material Health at Silver level in accordance with Version 4.1 at the first attempt. “For our customers, this Silver-level certification represents tangible added value,” says Tobias Bennerscheidt, Director of Marketing & Segments at James Hardie Europe GmbH.


Recognising Responsible Development: HIMACS Receives New Certifications For Its Recycled Content Colours And The Top Results In Indoor Air Quality
Following the launch of its 2026 colour additions earlier this year, HIMACS continues to strengthen its offering of responsible material solutions with SCS-certified pre-consumer recycled content to extended to further colours across its collections. Among the latest updates, M633 Aurora Sage from the Aurora & Marmo collection now incorporates 6% recycled content enhancing its refined, stone-inspired aesthetic with iadded sustainability. Within the Solids collection, S235 U


PWS Announced As One Of The First Fabricators To Receive The WFF’s Quality Mark
The conversation around silicosis has intensified significantly in recent months, with increased scrutiny into the industry. Earlier this year, PWS, one of the UK’s largest, best-invested, market leading fabricators of quality bespoke surfaces, reinforced its commitment to safe working practices, calling for greater industry-wide accountability. Proper regulation and safe fabrication when handling quartz are essential to ensuring the safety of workers and the environment, h


On The Front Line Of Design Innovation – Vicaima Doors Open To New Lifestyle At Former Military HQ
The conversion of a Grade II listed building, with a history spanning over 130 years, requires thoughtful and imaginative planning at the best of times. However, this is all the more important when the building holds a special affection and relevance for a town steeped in an illustrious military past. In this instance it was more than just bricks and mortar. The building has a lineage dating all the way back to 1894, when the Duke of Connaught, Queen Victoria’s son and Gener


Beachfront Home On The Sussex Coast Gets Stunning Makeover
Set directly on the shoreline at Pevensey Bay, this beachfront home has been completely remodelled and reimagined to make the most of its coastal setting. The brief was clear: transform an existing property into a contemporary, light-filled home with uninterrupted views of the sea and a seamless connection between inside and out – all just a stone’s throw from the sea. Complete modernisation and update Designed by Meloy Architecture and Design, the renovation stripped the h
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