INDUSTRY VIEWS
INDUSTRY VIEWS
Bathrooms for Today,
Designed for Tomorrow Growth inmulti-generational living is changing the way customers think about their homes, and the bathroomis where forward planning canmake a difference. For retailers, the opportunity is to create awareness of products thatmeet needs today while helping
future-proof the bathroom. A comfort-heightWC or walk-in shower, for example, can be chosen for contemporary looks and everyday benefits, while supporting changingmobility needs. Other practical considerations to offer include thermostatic showers, non-slip surfaces,
well-positioned storage, discreet grab rails or shower seating. Demand for ‘inclusively-designed’ products grows throughout our Bathrooms to Love & Bathrooms2GOcollections, and we constantly develop new products that blend practicalities with design-led finishes. These can be incorporated into stylish, contemporary schemes without being clinical. Helping customers look ahead, adds genuine value and creates opportunities to specify a
future-proof solution. It supports better long-termoutcomes for the customer, while demonstrating the expertise that sets a specialist bathroomretailer apart.
Comment by Kim Cooper, Product & Marketing Director, PJH
Skinny Shaker – the biggest kitchen trend right now
UK consumers continue to enjoy the kudos of owning a premium kitchen, and large open- plan family spaces featuring skinny Shaker-style kitchens remain the biggest trend right now. Creating a sense of
belonging in the home, where people can share experiences and express their personal style, is swaying the design conversation towards long-lasting, authentically designed products that interact and evolve with the user. As the classic
Making Low-Carbon heating work for every home
The UK’s transition away fromgas heating cannot rely on a single technology working for every property. Heat pumps will play an important role, but there are homes where installation
can be challenging. Limited external space, existing building constraints, installation disruption for homeowners and the cost of upgrading associated systems can all affect what is practical. The industry therefore needs to look beyond a one-size-fits-all approach
and consider how different technologies can help decarbonise different types of property. Battery-enabled
electric boilers are one example. The Luthmore One provides familiar combi-boiler performance using electricity, with integrated battery storage and solar compatibility helping to optimise energy use and running costs. The key issue is not
Shaker-style kitchen continues tomorph into a contemporary blend of traditional lines andmodern functionality, homeowners are seeking out cabinetry with artisanal qualities to create nurturing home environments that offer a seamless flow between the cooking, dining, and living areas. Bringing a new eye to established interior styles, classic Shaker
Comment by Matt Phillips, Head of UK Operations, Rotpunkt
continues to undergo reinvention to provide aminimalist aesthetic that is both functional and
inviting.Materials are also top priority with the desirable choice for ultra-modern skinny Shaker cabinets focused on the qualities of wood paired with near-neutral shades.
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whether one technology should replace another. It is whether installers and homeowners have enough credible options to find the right solution for the building in front of them. Decarbonisation will
ultimately depend on choice, practicality and delivering solutions that work in the real world.
Comment by Herve Dehareng, CEO, Luthmore
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