No longer merely functional, bathrooms have evolved into restful retreats, with furniture playing a central role. Diane Larner showcases the latest designs to grace the market.

Ideal Standard’s i.life furniture collections are designed to meet the demands of modern living, offering smart storage solutions and stylish vanity units for bathrooms of every size.

MERLYN and VADO have announced a strategic collaboration for KBB 2026, where they will present a total bathroom solution on a joint 140 m2 exhibition stand. The collaborative space will guide visitors through five beautifully designed bathrooms.

Smiths Briten has launched a brand-new website, representing a major investment in the company’s long-term growth and commitment to improving customer service across its nationwide network of retailers and merchants.

kbb Birmingham 2026 is set to showcase the latest innovations shaping the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom industry from over 320 exhibitors at the NEC from 1-4 March 2026.

NKBA will host a dozen editors from Europe and South America on a guided KBIS experience.

BC Designs has launched three new additions to its Cian bath collection for bricks-and-mortar bathroom retailers. The showroom-exclusive launch recognises the need for margin protection and in-store expertise.

Originally launched by Schlüter®-Systems nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry.

Utopia Furniture Limited has announced the appointment of Kate Hirst as sales director.

The evolution of the bathroom is increasingly driven by material choice. Beyond fittings and finishes, surfaces now define how a space performs, endures and ultimately feels.