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Cotton Star from Königstone's KönigZero collection combines a soft off-white appearance with subtle micro mirror chip, delivering timeless style in a zero-silica engineered surface. For kitchen retailers, the décor presents an opportunity to introduce customers to the benefits of zero-silica surfaces without compromising on aesthetic choice, enabling showrooms to showcase innovative products alongside the latest design trends. Königstone’s Cotton Star is one of the most pop

In a time when the range and choice of radiators available in the marketplace has never been wider, it’s perhaps surprising that there has been a surge in interest in radiator designs from the past. An upturn in interest that has seen manufacturers such as Stelrad step up their ranges of more traditional radiators to meet customer demand. In recent months, this trend has taken off with increased levels of interest from across the range of radiator specifiers and buyers in bot

PWS has expanded its popular Aalborg micro-shaker range with the introduction of a new Oak finish, giving customers and kitchen designers an additional option to meet demand for natural materials and the latest kitchen design trends. Wood continues to be a prominent trend in kitchen design, with natural finishes increasingly sought after for their ability to bring warmth, texture and a connection to the outdoors into the home. From minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interiors

Tucked away down a quiet country lane in the Buckinghamshire countryside, The Granary is the most incredible barn conversion project you are ever likely to see. Originally constructed in the 1950s as a grain store, the steel framed barn saw many uses in its lifetime, but few could have imagined what it would one day turn out to be – an ultra-modern and stunning 5-bedroom family home. A storied history Spread out across more than half an acre, The Granary is just one of the ag

Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, this kitchen renovation combines traditional country character with a clean, contemporary finish. The approximately 7m x 6.5m kitchen and living space was designed around a generous central island, with CRL Quartz Statuario Oro providing the finishing touch and LM Stone Creative responsible for the specialist fabrication and installation. The homeowners wanted to create a modern country kitchen with a high-quality finish, combining sol

Altro Oceanis is an innovative new safety floor solution inspired by the timeless elegance of nature and expertly engineered for bathrooms and wet rooms. Designed to unite natural aesthetics with practical performance, Altro Oceanis offers the warmth of natural wood, stone-effect and mineral designs, while benefiting from trusted slip resistance in high-risk environments. Set to revolutionise wet room and bathroom design, this fresh new range was driven by customer feedback w

The era of the one-finish kitchen is giving way to more layered, individual spaces. Homeowners are increasingly embracing mixed material kitchens, combining contrasting colours, textures and finishes to create designs that feel more personal, visually interesting and tailored to the way they live. Rather than relying on a single material throughout, combinations of colour ways, woodgrain finishes and textured worksurfaces introduce depth and character. The result is a kitchen

As contemporary interiors continue to embrace soft neutrals, clean lines and uncluttered layouts, designers are increasingly turning to darker timber flooring to introduce warmth, depth and visual weight. Havwoods’ rich Walnut Cocoa planks exemplify this shift, bringing contrast and a greater sense of permanence to light-filled schemes while creating an atmospheric balance between light and shadow. A Victorian London home designed by Studio 163, is a strong example of the tre

Leading distributor of kitchen and bedroom components, PWS has expanded its Paint Plus Service with the introduction of three new Trending Trio paint colours - Sage, Ives Blue and Truffle - giving kitchen retailers and designers even greater flexibility to create personalised spaces that reflect the latest interior trends. Carefully curated to complement a wide variety of kitchen styles, the new shades have been added in response to growing demand for earthy, nature-inspired

As the evenings draw in and thoughts turn to making our homes warmer and more inviting, the fireplace once again becomes the natural heart of the living space. And whether your taste is for the convenience of gas, the flexibility of electricity or the timeless appeal of a real wood fire, there are now more ways than ever to combine warmth with contemporary interior style. Dutch fireplace manufacturer DRU, which has been creating fires and stoves since 1754, has introduced thr

For many hospitality businesses, accessible bathrooms have long been approached as a box-ticking exercise - designed to meet regulations rather than enhance the guest experience. Fitzroy of London believes this mindset is beginning to shift. Today, investing in well-designed accessible bathrooms is no longer simply about compliance; it’s a commercial opportunity. Hospitality venues that create beautiful, functional and inclusive washrooms are better positioned to welcome a br

Set within a quiet Cambridgeshire village, Sycamore House is a striking contemporary home that demonstrates how thoughtful architecture and carefully specified glazing systems can transform a site. Designed by Gary Johns Architects and built by Ley Construction, the property was conceived as a downsizing project that would allow the homeowners to remain in the village, they had lived in all their lives. Rather than move away, the clients chose to build a new home within the

As in previous years, Keller will be presenting the company’s latest kitchen innovations at Küchenmeile, together with worktop supplier Jetstone. Under the theme “The art of combination”, Keller will show how dealers are offered maximum design freedom through its range – and how this enables them to respond to the growing demand for personal, distinctive kitchen concepts. The recently-acclaimed Red Dot award for the biobased kitchen line will also be in the spotlight. The

James Bull, MD of Königstone, introduces new collection, Stone Italiana X Königstone, explaining “It’s a beautiful surface with design and sustainability at the heart; backed by full fabrication support. This 100%-recycled, low-silica Stone Italiana product gives designers another stylish, eco-conscious option, sitting well alongside our KönigZero collection of zero-silica surfaces. The new portfolio seamlessly balances design, durability and environmental responsibility and

Five striking designs combine timeless aesthetics with next-generation surface innovation. CRL Stone has unveiled its new Silica Free Collection, bringing together luxurious design, exceptional durability and innovative material technology in a range created for the future of interior surfaces. Responding to evolving industry standards and growing demand for alternative surface materials, the collection features five elegant designs – Arabescato Vagli, Barletta, Modena, Statu

This luxury home in Berkshire demonstrates the versatility of W20 steel doors and screens, designed, manufactured and installed by Steel Window Association member The Cotswold Casement Company. The project included both internal and external steel doors and screens, creating a consistent architectural language throughout the property. The client wanted the home to feel open and connected to the garden without losing its sense of character. As the main living space was natural

The arrival of a number of new and extended radiator ranges from Stelrad over the past few months has been warmly welcomed by the heating industry. First off the line was the new extended range of cast iron radiators – high quality additions to an already popular range of top end radiators. In its 90th year, it seems almost fitting that leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad has chosen to expand the range of options for its cast iron column radiators here in the UK. The popula

Award-winning decorative interior wall panel brand Naturepanel is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new Shiplap collection. A versatile range that can bring a touch of rustic, country charm or a quaint, New England coastal vibe to any interior, Shiplap evokes a timeless, cosy interior style, with its wide slats introducing texture and depth to walls. Grained Alpine White from Naturepanel’s new Shiplap collection is perfect for creating a chic cottagecore-style bat

Spring Grove Care Home, part of the Springdene group in Hampstead, North London, provides a welcoming and safe environment for its residents, many of whom live with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. With 46 rooms to refurbish, the care home faced a common challenge for independent living providers: how to upgrade bathrooms in a working care home with minimal disruption, while ensuring the spaces were hygienic, durable and low-maintenance. The challenge: modern bathroom

Blending natural drama with modern durability, Patagonia is the latest surface to join the Ceralsio ceramic collection from CRL Stone. Inspired by the intricate beauty of natural stone, Patagonia makes an immediate visual impact with its layered pattern and tonal variation. This distinctive surface evokes the textures and colours of raw earth and rock formations, creating a bold design statement. Whether used as a feature kitchen island, bathroom wall, or part of a commerc