The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced a new date for its recently postponed Annual Conference as Tuesday 16^th September 2025.

The BiKBBI Annual Conference is a crucial forum for professionals, and senior leader in the wider KBB industry to gain insight into the installation sector and provides a platform for discussion on key topics and make valuable connections.

Originally scheduled for 4 February 2025, the decision to postpone the event was in order to support BiKBBI to continue its work with government on the subject of trade competencies. The date change will enable the institute to provide the industry with a meaningful update at a more appropriate time in the proceedings, ensuring the BiKBBI Annual Conference remains both valuable and impactful for attendees.

BiKBBI CEO, Damian Walters, said ‘It was a difficult decision to make but we believe that the BiKBBI Conference programme, and the impact it will have on the industry, will be significantly enhanced if we hold off until the exciting, industry-changing projects that we are currently working on are more developed. We understand that the change may have been disappointing for some, especially as many of those attending the BiKBBI Awards of the 4 February usually join the conference, but we promise it will be worth the wait.’

Along with the announcement of the new date, BiKBBI has also confirmed that the location of the venue will change too, with more information to come in the next few weeks.

The BiKBBI Awards 2025 is unaffected by the conference date change and will go ahead as planned on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at London’s prestigious QEII Centre. If you have any questions or queries in relation to the BiKBBI Conference, please email comms@bikbbi.org.uk

HiB, one of the UK’s leading bathroom manufacturers, has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Accreditation. This recognition is a testament to the company’s commitment to ensuring they provide the highest standard of service to their customers, keeping sensitive details secure from cyber-attacks.

The Cyber Essentials Accreditation is a Government-backed programme created by the National Cyber Security Centre that helps organisations protect themselves from cyber-attacks. The certification is awarded to businesses that have implemented a set of technical controls that protect their business against a wide variety of the most common attacks so they can continue to do business online without threats from cyber criminals.

Justin Mason, information technology manager at HiB, comments “Over the past few years, HiB has invested significantly in its IT infrastructure, with the scale of changes made it’s important that the security matches our investment, and this certificate shows that our efforts have paid off. It gives a clear signal to our customers and suppliers alike that we take our IT security and their data seriously. This certification is not our final destination, we must and will continue to enhance our security systems and processes to combat ever emerging IT threats.”

“We want to set a standard for excellence in our industry and encourage others to raise the bar with us! Fostering safer ways to do business can help elevate the sector and shape a more responsible industry.”

As part of HiB’s ongoing commitment to innovation and consumer satisfaction, it will continue to invest in creative solutions, technologies, and practices going forward. This will ensure that HiB continues to meet and challenge ever-evolving cyber threats, extending its mission to improve the lives of people, partners, and wider communities beyond its bathrooms.

For more information about HiB visit hib.co.uk.

WOW!house is back for 30 glorious days in summer 2025. Created from the ground up at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, this award-winning 600 sq m showhouse has become a must-see destination for visitors from all corners of the globe.

The exciting month-long event (3 June – 3 July 2025) will feature the original vision of 20 world-class interior designers and architects working in collaboration with internationally renowned design brands. Global A-listers and rising stars alike create 21 full-size rooms and outdoor spaces that reflect the zeitgeist and influence design directions for years to come.

Since WOW!house first opened its doors in 2022, the concept has continued to evolve each year, reflecting the highest standards of creativity and allowing visitors the rare chance to immerse themselves in extraordinary spaces by world-class designers. The show also celebrates a sincere commitment to philanthropy, raising funds and awareness for worthwhile charities. 

“WOW!house brings our worldwide design community together, sparking conversations, building relationships and sharing knowledge,” says Claire German, CEO of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. “It’s a testament to a moment where creativity and philanthropy are celebrated and encouraged. We cannot wait to reveal more incredible spaces for 2025.”

NEW FOR 2025 

Behind a taller and more imposing entrance, rooms never seen before at WOW!house will include an innovative Media Room, a multi-purpose mud room (the Sims Hilditch Courtyard Room) as chic as chic can be, and an enticing Snug. The front terrace has added square footage – and kerb appeal.

 For the first time ever, WOW!house has a paint sponsor. In addition to sponsoring a room of its own, Benjamin Moore will bring colour into every space in the house. 

THE 2025 LINE-UP

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is delighted to announce the first release of global WOW!house sponsors and designers for 2025. More names and additional spaces will be announced on 10 March during London Design Week 2025.

Cox London Entrance Hall by Victoria Davar of Maison Artefact

Nucleus Media Room by Alex Dauley

Fortuny + Bonacina + Barovier&Toso Primary Bedroom by Tomèf Design 

House of Rohl Primary Bathroom by 1508 London