There’s no doubt that for many brands in the plumbing, bathroom and kitchen sectors, the Installer Show has been one of the key events of the past few years. And that is certainly the case for Saniflo. With 40,000 plus visitors over 3 days in 2025 – and more anticipated this year - it provides a perfect showcase to a highly relevant and engaged audience. As such, the company is pleased to confirm its presence for the 2026 event. Saniflo will be located on stand   4F22 right i

Following three years of trading in the UK, bathroom manufacturer,  SONAS Bathrooms , has reinforced its commitment to the UK market with the opening of a distribution centre based in Redditch, West Midlands scheduled for August 2026.     The new facility will support SONAS’ growing UK customer base, which has expanded since the company entered the market in 2023, bringing its products closer than ever. This bricks-and-mortar investment represents the next phase in SONAS’ str

SONAS Bathrooms , Ireland’s leading bathroom manufacturer, debuted two new collections – The Living Collection  and The Reed Collection  – for the first time in the UK, as the company returned to KBB  Birmingham for a second year. SONAS’ return to the show marked another step of the brand’s expansion in the UK, showcasing new ranges that are designed to support retailers with coordinated, display-ready bathroom solutions that combine strong design with practical consideration

Award -winning   kitchen design studio, Et Lorem , partners with British designers and curators of bespoke hardware, Hendel & Hendel , to host a co-branded ‘Lunch and Learn’ at Hendel & Hendel’s new London Experience Studio on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 12–2pm.   Providing the perfect setting to cultivate innovation and explore new avenues of creativity, both brands have come together and invited the design elite to explore the latest collections by Hendel & Hendel, and how they

Tradie influencers could play an increasingly important role in inspiring the next generation of construction workers, according to new research from  Barratt Redrow . More than half (58%) of Gen Z are now watching trade, DIY and building content on social media, highlighting the growing visibility of skilled careers online. To better understand this trend, Barratt Redrow surveyed 2,000 young people aged 13–28 about their attitudes toward apprenticeships, university and caree

Rotpunkt , leading manufacturer of climate friendly  German fitted furniture continues to make a difference to UK retailers having won ‘Best Kitchen Stand over 30m2’ at Kbb Birmingham, following the debut of its brand-new 2026 Collection that serves every room in the home.   Introducing a cross-programme of new furniture concepts, materials, and décors, Rotpunkt  showcased two hero kitchen displays that celebrated the key characteristics of Scandinavian design, alongside a fu

Over the last few years, cohesion has become increasingly important to bathroom design. Homeowners are looking for ways to create a harmonious and unified look, where every element complements the overall design. It’s about creating balanced, thoughtful designs that meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of homeowners through intentional specification. Choosing complementary colours and materials is key, as is recognising the role that each component, from baths to ac

Triton Showers  will continue to sell its leading range of DuElec® electric showers in the UK and Ireland, following its victory in the Court of Appeal in a long-running patent infringement action brought by Kohler Mira. In its judgment dated 22 December 2025, the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned the lower court’s findings of both validity and infringement of the patent in question, which concerned Triton’s range of dual outlet electric showers. This follows an initial

Marmox wound up its 25 th  anniversary year with a strong showing at London Build Expo (19-20 th  November), where the manufacturer’s original launch product proved its continuing relevance to the bathroom, wetroom and other sectors of the construction market, drawing interest from many amongst the thousands of attendees within the majestic setting of Olympia. While the coated XPS board, available in a wide range of thicknesses, continues to find applications as a tilebacker

Abode , award-winning designer and distributor of market leading kitchen sinks and mixer taps, boiling water taps, bathroom taps and showering solutions provide expert advice on the most popular bathroom trends influencing both home and lifestyle in 2026.   Dave Boddy, Product Manager at Abode  has identified three top trends for the basin, bath and shower zone next year, and these include:   1. Off-white: Move over all-white sanitaryware as next year, the bath and basin will

The new Stabilizer angle bracket in CRL’s Bellagio collection has been designed to make the installation of frameless shower enclosures even more secure and straightforward. The bracket is engineered to support hinged from fixed side panels with widths of 220mm to 380mm, and is suitable for use with 8mm to 10mm toughened glass. Available in both left- and right-handed versions, the bracket also features wall angle adjustment, enabling a precise fit even when with uneven walls

With a heavy heart, everyone at LEICHT Contracts  ( London) and LEICHT Küchen AG  wish to extend a sincere farewell to Sarah Edwards, as she embarks on a new career opportunity.   Sarah Edwards explains, “Following over 16 years within the contract kitchen industry and 6.5 years with LEICHT Contracts, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to step down as Managing Director to join my family’s business outside of the kitchen and construction sector. Deciding to leave LE

Neelam Bala, Technical & Specification Manager at Geberit, explores the potential of digital platforms to enhance design coordination, reduce installation errors and raise standards. The bathroom industry is undergoing a significant digital shift, with advanced software platforms now integral to design and specification.  Whether it’s behind or in front of the wall, tools such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), 2D/3D modelling and prefabricated design are giving those t

Grange Design is indulging the latest trend for grey bathroom interiors by showcasing its range of contemporary Atlantic basin mixers in complementary polished chrome and matt black finishes. From polished and raw concrete walls to natural slate tiles, grey-coloured sanitaryware and cool metallic finishes, the colour grey is lending itself to monochromatic bathroom schemes by creating a calming environment, which appears to be larger than it is. In fact, light grey is now con

The Radiator Company has launched Accorto – a slimline towel rail that combines sleek, minimalist design with high performance for modern bathrooms. This flat-fronted steel towel rail offers a clean finish with a slim, flat vertical panel that radiates heat across the entire surface. The Accorto has the option of one or two integrated horizontal brushed stainless steel towel bars, which can be colour-matched. A range of customisation options include a choice of over 200 colou