Altro Oceanis is an innovative new safety floor solution inspired by the timeless elegance of nature and expertly engineered for bathrooms and wet rooms. Designed to unite natural aesthetics with practical performance, Altro Oceanis offers the warmth of natural wood, stone-effect and mineral designs, while benefiting from trusted slip resistance in high-risk environments. Set to revolutionise wet room and bathroom design, this fresh new range was driven by customer feedback w

An ambitious private redevelopment in Northamptonshire has seen a traditional dwelling replaced with a striking contemporary residence defined by architectural clarity, refined detailing and material quality. Conceived as a modern family home with a strong sense of permanence, the purpose-built design balances clean-lined aesthetics with enduring elegance, creating a home that feels both contemporary and timeless. For homeowner Harry Barnes, Managing Director of Barnes Buildi

It’s never been easier to select the right radiator for every room – whether in a new build home or in a heating system replacement project – the combination of the latest radiator sizing and heat loss calculator software and the widest range of radiators ever available – both from a size and capacity point of view – makes getting exactly the right radiator a piece of cake. The radiator sizing and heat loss calculator software is available free online – Stelrad’s Stars system

The era of the one-finish kitchen is giving way to more layered, individual spaces. Homeowners are increasingly embracing mixed material kitchens, combining contrasting colours, textures and finishes to create designs that feel more personal, visually interesting and tailored to the way they live. Rather than relying on a single material throughout, combinations of colour ways, woodgrain finishes and textured worksurfaces introduce depth and character. The result is a kitchen

As contemporary interiors continue to embrace soft neutrals, clean lines and uncluttered layouts, designers are increasingly turning to darker timber flooring to introduce warmth, depth and visual weight. Havwoods’ rich Walnut Cocoa planks exemplify this shift, bringing contrast and a greater sense of permanence to light-filled schemes while creating an atmospheric balance between light and shadow. A Victorian London home designed by Studio 163, is a strong example of the tre

For many hospitality businesses, accessible bathrooms have long been approached as a box-ticking exercise - designed to meet regulations rather than enhance the guest experience. Fitzroy of London believes this mindset is beginning to shift. Today, investing in well-designed accessible bathrooms is no longer simply about compliance; it’s a commercial opportunity. Hospitality venues that create beautiful, functional and inclusive washrooms are better positioned to welcome a br

Leading distributor of kitchen and bedroom components, PWS has expanded its Paint Plus Service with the introduction of three new Trending Trio paint colours - Sage, Ives Blue and Truffle - giving kitchen retailers and designers even greater flexibility to create personalised spaces that reflect the latest interior trends. Carefully curated to complement a wide variety of kitchen styles, the new shades have been added in response to growing demand for earthy, nature-inspired

As the evenings draw in and thoughts turn to making our homes warmer and more inviting, the fireplace once again becomes the natural heart of the living space. And whether your taste is for the convenience of gas, the flexibility of electricity or the timeless appeal of a real wood fire, there are now more ways than ever to combine warmth with contemporary interior style. Dutch fireplace manufacturer DRU, which has been creating fires and stoves since 1754, has introduced thr

In Asker Municipality, 20 km southwest of Oslo, IF Frisk Asker is the pride of the city. The team competes in Norway’s most prestigious ice hockey division, the EliteHockey League, and has a history dating back to 1935. Known as The Tigers, Frisk Asker has won the national championship multiple times. However, over the years, their facilities became outdated. Consequently, a collaboration agreement was established between the club, the contractor and the developer to construc