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How Four Woods created a bespoke kitchen for a spectacular large-scale extension Feature by KBBFocus | Fri 9th Oct 2026 More articles by KBBFocus Simon Woods of bespoke joinery specialist Four Woods reveals the process behind the design of an exquisitely crafted kitchen that holds its own within a huge extension. The kitchen in an extension to a Victorian rectory, which was believed to be an old timber frame from a church.

Bathroom specialist hib has announced the launch of a major new collection of wall and pendant lights, alongside an expanded range of non-illuminated mirrors for Autumn 2026. The collection brings lighting and mirrors together, opening up new ways to create atmosphere and add character to the space. At the heart of the launch are 3 new lighting families – Aria, Halo and Lance – spanning wall and pendant designs.

Fabian Freytag has brought his own vision of a tap to life in collaboration with Dornbracht Atelier. The renowned architect has combined exclusive materials such as amethyst, opal, and reddish marble to create a unique composition. Featuring vibrant colours and unusual combinations of materials, Freytag’s work is characterised by theatrical extravagance. Various elements come together in his tap design to form a playful, expressive whole.

Bathroom mirrors matter more to consumers than ever, with far more styles, lighting options and smart features now on offer – Origins Living has published the Bathroom Mirror Expert Guide to help buyers make sense of an increasingly complex category. A growing number of home decor brands are marketing mirrors as 'bathroom suitable', according to specialist bathroom mirror supplier Origins Living.

Blum has completed its dark range of furnishing solutions with the introduction of an eclipse black finish across its AVENTOS top lift systems. Now available for AVENTOS HF top, HS top, HL top and HK top, the new eclipse black style joins Blum’s onyx black hinges and carbon black LEGRABOX drawer system to create one complete dark collection.

Premium German kitchen manufacturer Sachsenküchen held its annual September Hausmesse at its Kitchen Centre in Löhne, presenting the design theme of ‘Beyond Straight Lines’. The company says the event attracted a record number of visitors and who came to view a host of new innovations, collections and storage elements to create a unique kitchen scheme.

RAK Ceramics, one of the world's largest manufacturers of ceramic and porcelain tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware, is taking a significant step forward in its innovation journey by integrating Artificial Intelligence across key areas of the group, including manufacturing, product development, marketing, operations, HR, logistics, sales and customer services.

The shortlists for the KBBFocus Awards 2026 have been announced, with the winners set to be revealed on 3rd December 2026 at an awards celebration lunch at The Brewery in London. Trophies will be presented to the best of the best, as selected by our distinguished judging panel, followed by top-quality entertainment and a delicious 3-course meal.

IFA 2026 brought together global brands, industry leaders, and innovatorswith a record-breaking 240,000 visitors from 155 countries attending the show. Sally Smith reveals her top 10 standout brands. IFA, the world’s largest tech event for consumer electronics and home appliances, attracted over 2,000 exhibitors across the 5-day event from 4th to 8th September in Messe, Berlin.

Häfele UK has been announced as the national partner for the ‘Band of Builders Bursary’, a financial support package from Band of Builders designed for the next generation of tradespeople. Officially launched at the Band of Builders Annual Ball, the initiative will target construction students experiencing financial hardship via the provision of tools, uniforms, PPE, books, course resources, and more.