Ideal Standard, part of the Villeroy & Boch Group, has renewed Roberto Palomba’s role as chief design officer. Palomba and his Milan-based studio, Palomba Serafini Associati, have been working with Ideal Standard since 2018.
Villeroy & Boch posted a 6.7% increase in revenue for the first nine months of 2025, reaching €1,075.2 million. This growth was largely driven by the acquisition of Ideal Standard, despite the challenging market conditions and lower consumer spending.
After undergoing its most ambitious redevelopment in over 20 years, the Dulwich Picture Gallery is now home to the brand-new ArtPlay Pavilion, an interactive space for children.
Ideal Standard’s i.life E is a new, smartly designed shower toilet with a wide range of functions, designed to combine comfort and hygiene.
This exclusive media event allowed attendees to engage directly with George, delving into key topics in interior design and his recent home renovation experiences.
Ideal Standard has introduced a new RIBA-certified CPD course titled “specifying bathrooms for a sustainable, design-led future” aimed at architects and designers.