RANGE REVIEW: KITCHENS & BATHROOMS


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As we all know, trends often repeat themselves. From fashion to music, beauty to interior design, you can often spot the nods of appreciation toward times gone by. However, there are few more striking examples of this, than with the evolution of bathroom design.


rom the reintroduction of c omplementary coloured suites, to contrasting flashes of colour, it’s easy


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to appreciate the stylish examples of history repeating itself in the very best ways. Making a reappearance are many of the designs and colours which we associate with the 1970s. Villeroy & Boch has taken a stroll down memory lane, to look through their photo archives taken from catalogues from the 1970s to see which bathroom trends are making a comeback… Below are three key bathroom


trends that are making a comeback in 2022/23.


The avocado green bathroom A slightly less garish take on the ‘avocado green’ bathrooms of the 1970s, softer accents of sage and olive are set to be huge in 2023. Balancing out the tone of the green with a more neutral colour palette helps to create a soothing place to relax and unwind. Villeroy & Boch’s Finion vanity unit in olive matt lacquer, paired with the Villeroy & Boch Artis washbasin in sage green is the perfect confirmation. The natural


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create an atmosphere of assurance and vitality in your bathroom, perfect for a moment’s peace.


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The yellow bathroom A bright yellow bathroom suite was all the rage in the 1970s. While a yellow toilet might be off the cards, if you are looking to add a touch of sunshine to your bathroom, a yellow feature wall paired with the perfectly formed Villeroy & Boch Artis washbasin in Indian summer gives a tasteful pop of colour. The bright shades of yellow will give your bathroom the positive vibes of a warm summer holiday all year around!


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The triadic colour scheme A triadic colour scheme is making a comeback. This trend refers to rooms featuring three different shades from different sectors of the colour wheel. Historically, this may include bold shades such as cadmium yellow, post box red, and celeste blue. Today, we are more likely to see a muted scheme, with darker accents, a splash of vibrant colour and a more calming pastel shade to bring harmony to the space. For insights and tips for a harmonious selection, check out Villeroy & Boch’s Digital Colour Wheel and Colour Concepts.


Villeroy & Boch Villeroy & Boch is one of the world’s leading premium brands for ceramic products. The family business, which was founded in 1748 and is headquartered in Mettlach,Germany, stands for innovation, tradition and exceptional style and is active in 125 countries. For more details, please visit www.villeroy-boch.co.uk.


RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CONFERENCE HOSTED BY KBSA


The Kitchen and Bathroom Conference, hosted by the Kbsa and held at the Belfry Hotel on 28 September, enjoyed record


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numbers of attendees, and was hailed as a huge success. Kbsa national chair Richard


Hibbert said: “After two years of lockdown enforced absence, it was great to be back and experience the benefits of coming together. The last five years has been incredible for the Kbsa, with a 60% increase in retail membership, and a fivefold increase in member’s funds, together with a move into our own office premises at the beginning of the year.


“This year’s conference provided the perfect opportunity for us to celebrate these achievements, and welcome non-members to experience the strength that comes from being part of a collective voice. “Feedback from those that attended the conference has been extremely positive, and we hope to build on its success in future years, making the Kitchen and Bathroom conference, a must attend event in the KBB calendar.


“Our theme of ‘Engaging Minds – Empowering Success’, was explored well by the speakers ensuring that attendees were able to take away some knowledge and actions that will benefit their businesses. “At the conference we announced that as part of our five year plan we have appointed former corporate chair of the Kbsa Malcolm Scott as Retail & Corporate Membership Director. Malcolm will ensure that we continue our strong membership recruitment drive to reach the critical mass needed to be truly representative of the industry.”


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