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All the latest news from the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association. Please click on a heading for more details.
Homeowner demand for expert advice soars at Grand Designs Live
19 October 2011
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has enjoyed an exceptionally successful year at the Grand Designs Live Exhibition in Birmingham with visitors queuing to take advice from their KBB expert.
Visit the experts at Grand Designs Live
22 September 2011
Expert Advice Centre
Grand Designs Live, NEC Birmingham, 7-9 October 2011
Ensure you use a reputable retailer when planning your home makeover
22 September 2011
Grand Build, Ask an Expert
Grand Designs Live, NEC Birmingham, 7th – 9th October 2011
Invest in a home makeover this Autumn/Winter with peace of mind says KBSA
21 September 2011
Grand Build, Ask an Expert
Grand Designs Live, NEC Birmingham, 7th – 9th October 2011
Rogue traders and lost deposits can be avoided says KBSA
18 July 2011
Homeowners worried about how to find a trusted tradesperson and losing a substantial deposit in the light of the recent collapse of high street names such as Moben and Dolphin should ensure that their chosen retailer is a member of a recognised trade association and offers deposit protection, so says the national trade association for the kitchen bathroom and bedroom industry, the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association, (KBSA).
KBSA launches new energy guide to labelling
16 May 2011
The KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) has launched a new consumer guide that explains the changes being made to energy labels and gives guidance on the impact of buying more energy efficient appliances.
What’s new in modern bathrooms?
20 April 2011
KBSA experts have found that the latest trend in modern bathrooms is wet rooms and advises that improvements in technology have made them more affordable than ever.
Kitchens are still the heart of the home
20 April 2011
The modern kitchen is the most important room in the home and a multi-functional space where the whole family can congregate, entertain and socialise. Creating a dream kitchen requires good planning and the KBSA has some great advice on how to make your kitchen the heart of the home.
Top tips for an effective home office
20 April 2011
The home office has never been more in demand, says the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association. More and more professional people are finding that they now have the technology and the support from their employers to make working from home a viable option on a full time or part time basis.
Environmentally friendly top of wish list for home improvements
20 April 2011
How to create an environmentally friendly kitchen, bathroom or bedroom is currently the most popular question from homeowners involved in a home improvement project, according to the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA).
Finding a reputable retailer - Guidelines from the KBSA
20 April 2011
Finding a reputable retailer is the secret of success when planning a major home improvement. Follow the KBSA guidelines to ensure your chosen retailer provides the very best customer service and quality of installation.
Homeowners problems solved by KBSA expert
20 April 2011
This year's Homebuilding and Renovating Show was the busiest ever for the KBSA with our resident expert Alan Stanford inundated with queries from homeowners planning a home improvement project.
Top tips for bedroom bliss
29 March 2011
The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. After all, we spend around a third of our lives asleep – and the last thing we need is to wake up to a disorganised and chaotic environment.
Top tip for choosing a freestanding bath
22 February 2011
In the past choosing a freestanding bath was a task reserved only for those with a large bathroom and a healthy bank balance, but not any longer. Nowadays, modern material technology means that a wide range of designs and sizes are now available, allowing many more people the opportunity to incorporate a freestanding bath into their dream bathroom design.
Top tips on kitchen islands
19 January 2011
Kitchen islands are an extremely useful element to a large open plan kitchen that needs to incorporate cooking, dining and entertaining, but how do you go about planning an island and what should it include? The following tips from the Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) should help you make the right decision when incorporating an island into your new look kitchen:
