INDUSTRY VIEWS
INDUSTRY VIEWS
Paving the way for 2025
As we approach 2025, the kitchen industry is set to embrace exciting trends that seamlessly combine advanced technology and sustainability. At InHouse Inspired Room Design, we partner with Schüller and next125 to deliver solutions that align with these shifts, helping retailers meet evolving customer expectations. Smart technology leads the way, with appliances like the next125 wine cooler setting new standards. Its seamless design, featuring laminate SensiQ fine matt and matt velvet lacquer finishes, balances aesthetics with innovation, offering temperature control and a self-closing mechanism. It’s a prime example of the growing demand for performance and style. Sustainability
is another key driver. Schüller and next125’s Matera and nx890 ranges exemplify eco- conscious design, using recycled materials, natural linoleum fronts, and luxurious finishes. Our 2025 collection reflects these values. Additionally, next125’s collaboration with architect Francis Kéré on 'The Fireplace' demonstrates the blend of sleek design and functionality. Retailers embracing these trends will lead the market forward.
Comment by Stuart Dance, Senior Sales Director, Inhouse Inspired Room Design
What’s afoot in 2025!
In short – I foresee serval things but focusing on two specifically. First, more manufacturers will start dealing direct on contracts and
specifications. Clerkenwell Road now has a dozen or so manufacturers showrooms and
Chelsea Harbour a similar amount. It’s always been the industry’s worst kept secret that many manufacturers
who profess to ‘support the independent’ are supplying contractors direct. You also have an
influx of unknown brands that have no relationship with retailers so can start as they mean to go on.
Second, retailers
that don’t design, supply AND offer the fitting service will gradually get frozen out as many still persist in selling brands through sheer laziness or habit and then wonder why they get hammed online. The economy is
Comment by Nathan Helms, Sales Director, Arte Form & Finish
set to stay put and foot traffic has been poor. The newer online companies continue to grow and squeeze the retail network. Other than that,
it’s all great!
Comfort and Design in the bathroom
The bathroom is playing an increasingly central role in modern homes, so much so that it is carefully designed as a space dedicated to relaxation and personal well-being. Comfort, in this
context, is also expressed through warmth, an element that contributes to creating a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. With its vast range of radiators, heated towel rails, and heating accessories, Tubes interprets this evolution through solutions that combine sophisticated design and state-of-the-art technology, functionality and styling. Just like the new concept of ‘heating accessory’ that the brand has recently introduced to the market: objects designed not only to heat, but to offer well-being and comfort, confirming Tubes’ commitment to innovation and adaptation to new lifestyles. Among these, I Ching, JJ, and DOTS. are confirmed as highly versatile
Comment by Cristiano Crosetta, CEO, TUBES
solutions for the bathroom environment. Electrically powered but with extra low voltage (24 Volts), they are designed to offer an ideal combination of comfort and design, since they can safely be fitted even in wet areas.
4 BKU JANUARY 2025
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48
