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Comment by Alvin Biggs, Managing Director, RAK Ceramics UK
Essential fixtures and fittings bring greater collaboration in the latest kitchens
Spa Bathrooms
“As an antidote to today’s fast-paced lifestyles, consumers are seeking out products that promote wellbeing. As a result, wellness has become big news in bathrooms, with consumers increasingly looking to create luxurious, functional retreats that blend spa-style with practicality. It’s a trend that shows no sign of slowing down as we move further into 2026. Wellness focussed products, which may once have been considered an indulgence, are now seen as an essential component in today’s multifunctional bathrooms. It’s led to freestanding baths playing an ever-bigger role thanks to their ability to offer relaxation and enhance wellbeing. Likewise, rainfall showers that provide an immersive experience, and mirrors with adjustable lighting, are key to creating a spa-like setting.
Although spa bathrooms will continue to be centred around aesthetics and sensory design, homeowners are increasingly prioritising practical features such as ease of cleaning and longevity as well as sustainability, and we expect this to continue as the spa bathroom concept continues to evolve.”
Traditional Texture meets Quiet Luxury - Top products for achieving traditional texture next year include fluted Butler sinks in neutral colourways, traditional-style boiling water taps, and mixer taps with decorative spouts, collars, and fluted lever handles in timeless finishes like brass, bronze, and nickel. Space Saving Functionality – Trends for greater utility are shining a light on wet zones that blend multi-functional taps with workstation sinks to enhance the functionality of the sink and prep area. Nature-inspired Minimalism – The contemporary kitchen space is designed for living in 2026, and low maintenance will serve the rising demand for natural materials that lean towards linear profiles, durable finishes and a higher quality of life.
Personalised design – Personalised design will bring a heightened level of coordination in the 2026 kitchen, and encourage a look that is highly sophisticated and perfectly streamlined. Eco Considerations - Whether classic or
contemporary, tomorrow’s kitchen is guided by natural design elements, eco-friendly materials, and energy-efficient solutions as sustainability drives the design conversation towards greener product choices.
Comment by Leanne Stansfield, Digital & Marketing Director, Abode
2026 appliances spotlight colour, conservation, and
cross-generational design As UK homeowners make a conscious shift towards shopping locally, personalisation, and better living, Sirius Buying Group predicts there will be a spotlight on colour, conservation, and cross-generational design in the kitchen, utility room and laundry space in 2026.
Requiring a delicate balance between the needs of today’s replacement market, and the rising generation of tech-savvy consumers who are quick to adopt new products with modern technology, independent electrical retailers will need to focus on product solutions, which seamlessly integrate into the kitchen and laundry space, and provide user-friendly technology for all ages and style tastes. Furthermore, as personalisation continues to drive the conversation, the most popular kitchen design schemes in 2026 will seamlessly coordinate the appliances to the furniture, worktops, sink, and brassware following a large selection of new domestic appliances sporting a new shade or finish option next year whether bold or discreet!
Comment by Joe Howes, Head of Data and Marketing, Sirius Buying Group
BKU DECEMBER 2025
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