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

Engineered stone worktops are a smart specification for housebuilders looking to add value and appeal to new kitchens, according to Joanne Bull of Königstone. Often referred to as quartz, engineered stone worktops offer the luxurious look of natural stone with enhanced durability. They’re scratch- and stain-resistant, easy to maintain, and don’t require sealing – making them ideal for busy households. Available in a wide range of colours and finishes, these surfaces suit ever

Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, discusses how bathrooms can be a difficult place for those living with dementia and how this space can be adapted to better suit them. With an ageing population, it is no surprise that dementia is on the rise in the general population. However, building specifications to accommodate this issue are playing catch up. This guidance is based on work with the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development

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