Matrix Kitchens announces installation of two stunning new displays

Matrix Kitchens of Knightsbridge has installed two stunning new kitchen displays. The displays reflect Matrix's design expertise and flexibility, showcasing both a highly contemporary range and the company's latest, more classic, Thurloe bespoke kitchen.
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Aria bath - for opulent relaxation

Encompassing a complete bathroom portfolio including sanitaryware, baths, bath and shower screens, towel warmers and accessories, Ben de Lisi's organically-designed collection features a range of furniture that perfectly complements the elegant, understated look.
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New Eurostream on tap from PJH

PJH Group has unveiled a comprehensive brassware range under a new own-brand, Eurostream, exclusive to PJH and designed to complement its large choice of bathroom ceramics, baths and showers as featured in the new Bathrooms To Love Collection.
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New multi-outlet recessed shower valves from Crosswater

Valves that can control more than one water outlet in the bathroom are a growing trend in UK bathrooms and allow hand and overhead showers and sometimes even a bath filler too, to be operated from just one fitting. Crosswater has developed innovative new products to meet the call for high-style, thermostatically controlled multi-outlet, easy to install fittings.
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Häfele launches exclusive Studio Partner programme

Design solutions specialist Häfele UK has launched a brand new Studio Partner scheme, offering exclusive products, extensive marketing and showroom display, and customer lead generation to hand-picked independent kitchen studios across the UK.
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New Whirlpool fridge freezer is super cool!

Whirlpool tells us it is determined to stay ahead of the game with its new refrigeration range including the new WBE 3325 NF TS. The extensive range of Whirlpool refrigeration appliances offers a wealth of choice across all areas of the cooling market at different price points to suit the budget available.
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Carron Phoenix extends its popular Isis stainless steel sink range

Carron Phoenix has extended the choice of its best-selling Isis stainless steel sink range to include two new undermount options in a single and 1.5 bowl.
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Ellis Furniture launches Reflection Gloss White

This season, Ellis Furniture will unveil its largest collection of new bathroom products to date. With more new furniture ranges and door finishes than ever before, the manufacturer is also introducing a wide variety of new brassware, sanitaryware, worktops, handles, accessories and cabinet shapes and sizes.
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InSinkErator celebrates its 75th anniversary

InSinkErator, the global leader and the inventor of the food waste disposer, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the production of its 150 millionth disposal unit.
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Franke launches its quietly stylish Maris cooker hood in black glass

Franke has enlarged its range of highly popular decorative cooker hoods with the launch of its new Maris model in sleek black glass.
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New Maytag dishwasher has Steam Clean technology

Maytag, the premium appliance manufacturer, renowned for its superior quality products and American heritage, has added a new user-friendly dishwasher with Steam Clean technology to its range.
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Dishwashing is black or white

Amica has added a new range of freestanding dishwashers to its line-up of feature-rich home appliances. As Poland's leading home appliance manufacturer and one of Europe's fastest growing, Amica is rapidly increasing its business here in the UK; building on an increasingly recognised reputation for first-class customer service.
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Housing construction activity increases at fastest pace for almost a decade

Construction companies ended the third quarter of 2013 with a strong expansion of overall output levels and a further improvement in their new order books. This boosted employment numbers in the sector for the fourth consecutive month and the rate of job creation reached its fastest for just under six years.
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Better Bathrooms announces competition to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2013

This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year Better Bathrooms has teamed up with Breast Cancer Care to help raise money for this important campaign.
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Distinctly affordable kitchen taps from Abode

The Abode design team creates taps for people who have come to expect the perfect blend of design, performance and sheer quality. Earlier this year Abode launched four brand new great value, designer kitchen taps, all offered in popular chrome and brushed nickel finishes and now widely available. They are:

- Linear Flair - Strong linear lines turn this architecturally tall, slanting monobloc tap into a great design.
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Latest release of Building Regulations now cites Eurocodes design standards

The October 2013 release of Approved Document A of the Building Regulations now includes reference to the Eurocodes. The old British Standards are no longer being maintained and will become increasingly out of date, so engineers need to be using the new Eurocodes.
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Geberit Monolith Vario takes inclusive bathroom design to a new level

Designed to ensure the bathroom is a comfortable place for everyone, regardless of any mobility issues, Geberit has introduced the Monolith Vario, which enables ceramics to be mounted at a higher position.

Offering a simple yet highly effective solution to what will become an increasingly common issue as our population ages, the Geberit Monolith Vario is a base cover, which can be added to the bottom of the Monolith for WCs to allow for an adjustable height option.
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New website and extra manufacturing capacity for Brayer Design

Brayer Design has completely redesigned its website (www.billbrayerdesign.co.uk) and expanded its manufacturing capacity.
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New design accreditation for KBSA designers

Three of the leading organisations in the KBB industry have come together to launch a new design accreditation that will, for the first time, allow qualified kitchen and bathroom designers to be recognised for their kbb design skills and experience.
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Gino D'Acampo cooks up a storm in competition winner's kitchen!

Imagine enjoying a private cookery lesson from a celebrity chef - then dining with him afterwards in your own home! That's exactly what Cathy Keir from Emsworth and her lucky friends enjoyed on Wednesday evening after winning a nationwide Zanussi competition.
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Vanessa Feltz commissions Glartique to design Kitchen and Bathroom splashbacks

Vanessa Feltz commissioned Glartique to design and create a 7m bespoke printed glass splashback for her kitchen and printed bath panels for her master bathroom.
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Support gathers as Stephen Metcalfe MP accepts patronage of The iKBBI

Conservative Member of Parliament and member for South Basildon & East Thurrock, Stephen Metcalfe MP (pictured) this week demonstrated support of The Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installers, as he officially became its second Patron - joining fellow party Member of Parliament Brian Binley MP.
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Compliments to the chef!

De Dietrich has introduced the DTi1358DG Chef 65cm dual zoneless induction hob with interactive colour display as part of its Premium collection of sophisticated and advanced appliances. Available in dark grey colourway, this stylish hob features a full colour display with touch controls to navigate the user through the four separate zoned and zoneless configurations:
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Independent Made In Britain Committee launches as 1,000th company joins campaign

A new, independent Made In Britain Committee has been created following the success of the Made In Britain campaign which was launched in 2011 by British cooker manufacturer Stoves and has now added its 1,000th business.
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Property maintenance chief urges us to plan ahead for non-emergency refurbishments

While tracking the number of shopping days until Christmas, people also should track the number of remodelling days until the relatives arrive, says the managing director of one of the UK's largest property management firms.
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KBSA Supplier Awards over for another year

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association presented its annual supplier awards at the recent 2013 KBBR Kitchen Conference. The awards recognise excellence in those companies that supply products to KBSA retailers and are the only awards of their kind which represent the views of retailers and not a panel of judges.
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Uform celebrates 20 years in business

At a recent celebration, held for its entire workforce at company headquarters in Toomebridge, Uform celebrated 20 amazing years in business.
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The Bathroom Sale unveils stunning armoury for independents

Applications for the UK Bathroom Brand's Bathroom Sale closed on 31st August 2013. Over 750 retailers have signed up for what promises to be the biggest sale push in UK bathroom history!
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