“The kitchen is evolving from a place of function to a place of feeling.” That’s the view of prominent author and futurist William Higham, who shared his thoughts with delegates at an event called The Future Kitchen in London earlier this year. It was hosted by Middleby Residential, whose brands include Aga, La Cornue and Novy, and Mr Higham – the author of the book, ‘The Next Big Thing – Forecasting Consumer Trends for Profit’ – explained how the home was becoming a cocoon, shielding us from the anxiety and uncertainty in the world today.

“The kitchen is becoming the (home’s) social hub – a place to work, eat, talk and share. It’s no longer just a functional space; it’s an emotional one,” he said, predicting that future kitchen layouts would reflect the growing emphasis on sociability, with larger, more flexible spaces blurring the boundaries between cooking, dining and living zones even more than now.

It’s a view that has captured the attention of Reginox UK Commercial Director, Dave Mayer, who says: “It’s a trend we are seeing being increasingly recognised by housebuilders, who can see the importance of the kitchen as a social hub in a new build home, so they are actually beginning to create larger spaces in response consumer demand for open kitchen and living areas.”

Reginox’s constantly evolving range of sinks and taps is driven by paying close attention to consumers’ desires and those of professionals in the sectors it serves – housebuilders, developers, contractors, specifiers, B2B KBB suppliers, DIY retailers, multi-outlet merchants and kitchen furniture manufacturers.

“I strongly believe it’s that customercentric mindset that makes us a major player in the UK – and international – kitchen, building and project markets,” adds Dave.

“We have an unparalleled product offering, and I strive to ensure that our team offer our customers the best quality products and prices all backed up by our service-driven approach that means we operate with a ‘complete, on-time, every time’ philosophy.”

And while housebuilders are recognising the demand for bigger kitchen/living areas, people living in new builds with smaller kitchen areas are also fuelling the trend by knocking walls down and/or having extensions built.

A 2024 report showed that more than 45% of UK homeowners renovated their kitchen to be more open, with a third opting for a completely open-plan design, according to Houzz, the project management, ideas and design website for homeowners and trades.

New collection with futuristic appeal

Another futuristic prediction suggested by Mr Higham is a shift to softer aesthetics, natural materials and designs that invite people to connect with, and enjoy, their surroundings, declaring that ‘luxury is no longer about status or price’ but a more ‘personal, nurturing idea of home’.

Dave Mayer: “Regardless of space, every kitchen consumer and designer is looking to create a wow factor, and I think our range of sinks and taps has a role to play in a kitchen of any size. But, of course, any wow factor calls for quality combined with style.”

The newest addition to the Reginox UK sinks range is a collection of granite sinks designed and manufactured in Italy by one of its long-standing partners. The Reginox-branded Elite Granite Collection offers high-quality, coloured materials combined with stylish designs and differing shapes, bowl and drainer patterns, made up of two different materials – ALTEQ and SYNTEQ.

ALTEQ is a composition of natural granite and acrylic resin, made to exploit the natural essence of quartz. Created through a specialised process, using fully coloured granite particles, ALTEQ sinks are easy to clean, timeless, durable and versatile, with a high resistance to shock and temperature changes.

Innovation is at the vanguard of our SYNTEQ sinks too. It is recognisable by its ease of cleaning with a smooth, zeroporous water and stain repellent surface that provides high resistance to thermal shock and impact, abrasion and UV radiation.

Dave Mayer: “The granite collection reflects our understanding of the importance of hassle-free maintenance and easy cleaning, and our dedication to providing customers with products that combine style, functionality, and durability at competitive prices.”

Models in the collection include

SYNTEQ’S BEST and MULTA, while the ALTEQ collections features QUADRA, EGO and EASY – all with long guarantees. The newly branded granite collections take the current Reginox UK range to 150 sinks in various materials, sizes and combinations. It is complemented by 56 taps – including 4-in-1 and 3-in-1 hot water models – accessories, and other peripheral products sold via an extensive network of strong trading partnerships.

It appears the kitchen of the future is closer than we think, and Reginox is excited to be part of it!

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Reginox UK has appointed a new Area Sales Manager for Central England and North Wales.

He is Gavin Green, a former national sales manager with BA Components, who most recently ran his own kitchen supply and design business, which he has now handed over to his brother.

Reginox, which manufactures and supplies sinks, taps, worktops and accessories, has acquired an excellent reputation for the quality, depth and breadth of its range serving the KBB, housebuilding and specification sectors during its 25-year history in the UK.

Gavin, who hails from Kidderminster, says he was first attracted to the role because of Reginox’s reputation.

“I’ve worked in the industry for 30 years and I knew Reginox from previous experience – it’s such a well-established brand,” he says. “I’m working my way through appointments with all my accounts, just seeing how I can help them, and I’m finding people really welcome the brand and want to see me and engage.”

Gavin joins the four-strong Reginox area sales team, which is led by UK Sales Manager Rebekah Tomkinson.

Reginox UK Commercial Director, Dave Mayer, says: “We’re delighted to have Gavin on the team. His sales experience is multi-faceted, from working in national and regional sales roles to running his own kitchen design and supply company with all the insights that provides – he has an integral role to play in our drive for even more success.”

Gavin began his career as a kitchen designer before moving into sales, spending over five years as an area sales manager with Northern Ireland-based BA Components, which then led to his appointment to National Sales Manager.

He then moved to ECF Limited as a Territory Sales Manager to spend more time with his growing family, eventually joining his own family-run firm.

Liverpool FC supporter Gavin and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts, often taking off in their camper van for family adventures with their seven-year-old son and daughter, aged three.

For further information contact Reginox on tel: 01260 280033; email sales@reginox.co.uk or visit www.reginox.co.uk

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Reginox UK, the renowned sinks and taps manufacturer and supplier, has launched a brand new brochure specifically for contractors and specifiers.

Easy-to-read and specify from, the brochure features curated ranges of Reginox UK’s impressive ‘good, better, and best’ sinks, taps and accessories particularly suited to the construction marketplace.

Dave Mayer, Reginox UK’s Commercial Director, says: “The launch of our new UK Specification brochure signals our intense focus on attracting more specification partners and suppliers in the market for sinks and taps.

“We have the range, experience, people and knowledge to achieve significant strides in the sector, making Reginox the ‘go-to’ brand for housebuilders, architects and affiliated routes to market.”

The brochure, available in print and online, lists full technical details of each of the curated products along with an accompanying image. It includes inset and integrated sink collections, granite and ceramic sink ranges, and PVD coloured sinks in copper, gun metal and gold.

Conventional and hot water taps have been chosen to complement the selected sink ranges.

Reginox is using its presence at the London Build Expo at London Olympia next month to help launch the 38-page, full colour brochure.

Dave Mayer: “London Build dovetails nicely with the brochure launch and gives us the opportunity to signal our co-ordinated and targeted campaign in 2025 to really penetrate this sector.” This will be Reginox’s second visit to London Build, which takes place on 21^st and 22^nd November.

Among the Reginox team will be National Contracts Manager, Andy Robinson, who joined the business at the start of the year to spearhead its contracting and specification operations.

“Reginox is a very strong brand, well known for quality, innovation, being a reliable supplier, good on price and with an extensive range,” says Andy, who has worked in the KBB and housebuilding sectors for more than 40 years.

Joining Dave and Andy on stand B84 will be UK Sales Manager Rebekah Tomkinson and other members of the sales team.

For more information on Reginox visit Home page | Reginox UK.

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