This category recognises an outstanding kitchen with a final project value under £40,000 that shows strong and creative design, effective use of budget and a clear response to the client’s brief.
The project does not need to be the largest or most expensive to stand out. Judges will be looking for a well-planned kitchen that works for the client, makes good use of the available space and demonstrates considered product and material choices.
Who can enter:
Retailers, designers, showrooms or studios based in the UK or Ireland.
Project value:
The final project value must be under £40,000 (final cost paid by client).
Eligibility:
Projects must have been completed between June 2025 and July 2026.
What to include:
- Project overview (max 150 words) - type and size of property, location, who the project was for (e.g. family, single professional, etc)
- Detail the client’s brief and key project requirements
- Final project value (final cost paid by client)
- Breakdown of what is included in the project value and details of key products, materials and brands specified (e.g. furniture, appliances, worktops, installation or building work)
- How does the design meet or exceed the brief
- Were there any design or installation challenges and how they were resolved
- Details of any interesting or unusual design elements or solutions
- Client feedback (if available)
Supporting materials:
- Minimum 3 high-resolution project images
- Documents/PDFs, including plans, drawings, or renders
This category recognises an outstanding kitchen with a final project value over £40,000 that shows strong and creative design, effective use of budget and a clear response to the client’s brief.
Judges will be looking for more than a high-value specification. The winning entry should show how the budget was used effectively to deliver a well-planned kitchen that works for the client, makes good use of the available space and demonstrates considered product and material choices.
Who can enter:
Retailers, designers, showrooms or studios based in the UK or Ireland.
Project value:
The final project value must be over £40,000 (final cost paid by client).
Eligibility:
Projects must have been completed between June 2025 and July 2026.
What to include:
- Project overview (max 150 words) - type and size of property, location, who the project was for (e.g. family, single professional, etc)
- Detail the client’s brief and key project requirements
- Final project value (final cost paid by client)
- Breakdown of what is included in the project value and details of key products, materials and brands specified (e.g. furniture, appliances, worktops, installation or building work)
- How does the design meet or exceed the brief
- Were there any design or installation challenges and how they were resolved
- Details of any interesting or unusual design elements or solutions
- Client feedback (if available)
Supporting materials:
- Minimum 3 high-resolution project images
- Documents/PDFs, including plans, drawings, or renders
This category recognises a completed bathroom project that shows strong and creative design, effective use of budget and a clear response to the client’s brief.
Judges will be looking for a bathroom that makes effective use of the available space and budget, while responding clearly to the client’s needs. This could include clever layout decisions, smart product choices, storage solutions, accessibility considerations, or effective use of materials and finishes.
Who can enter:
Retailers, designers, showrooms or studios based in the UK or Ireland.
Eligibility:
Projects must have been completed between June 2025 and July 2026.
What to include:
- Project overview (max 150 words) - type and size of property, location, who the project was for (e.g. family, single professional, etc)
- Detail the client’s brief and key project requirements
- Final project value (final cost paid by client)
- Breakdown of what is included in the project value and details of key products, materials and brands specified (e.g. furniture, sanitaryware, brassware, surfaces/materials, accessories, installation or building work)
- How does the design meet or exceed the brief
- Were there any design or installation challenges and how they were resolved
- Details of any interesting or unusual design elements or solutions
- Client feedback (if available)
Supporting materials:
- Minimum 3 high-resolution project images
- Documents/PDFs, including plans, drawings, or renders
This category recognises a kitchen retailer that has shown originality, creativity and agility as a business over the past year.
Judges will be looking at the business as a whole – entries will not be judged on the size of the showroom or turnover. Entries should explain how the retailer serves its target market and stands out from the crowd, how it supports customers, builds relationships with suppliers, promotes the business and responds to changing market conditions.
Who can enter:
Retailers, showrooms or studios based in the UK or Ireland.
Where a business has more than one showroom, the entry should focus on one named showroom and clearly identify which location is being entered.
What to include:
- Overview of the business and showroom (max 150 words) - area (e.g. name of town), type of location (e.g. high street, retail park, etc), size of premises, number of showroom displays
- Description of target customer and local market
- Details of marketing initiatives (e.g. social media and competitions) and showroom events (e.g. cookery demonstrations, wine tastings, etc)
- Describe the showroom experience and how it supports the customer journey
- Details of the showroom design (e.g. working displays and different product zones, etc)
- Products and suppliers
- Team/staff training and development
- Business achievements from June 2025 to July 2026 (e.g. new services, improved footfall, fundraising activity, glowing customer feedback, etc)
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 3): Showroom imagery and a team photo
- Documents/PDFs: Campaign examples, customer testimonials or supporting documents
This category recognises a bathroom retailer that has shown originality, creativity and agility as a business over the past year.
Judges will be looking at the business as a whole – entries will not be judged on the size of the showroom or turnover. Entries should explain how the retailer serves its target market and stands out from the crowd, how it supports customers, builds relationships with suppliers, promotes the business and responds to changing market conditions.
Who can enter:
Retailers, showrooms or studios based in the UK or Ireland.
Where a business has more than one showroom, the entry should focus on one named showroom and clearly identify which location is being entered.
What to include:
- Overview of the business and showroom (max 150 words) - area (e.g. name of town), type of location (e.g. high street, retail park, etc), size of premises, number of showroom displays
- Description of target customer and local market
- Details of marketing initiatives (e.g. social media and competitions) and showroom events
- Describe the showroom experience and how it supports the customer journey
- Details of the showroom design (e.g. working displays and different product zones, etc)
- Products and suppliers
- Team/staff training and development
- Business achievements from June 2025 to July 2026 (e.g. new services, improved footfall, fundraising activity, glowing customer feedback etc)
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 3): Showroom imagery and a team photo
- Documents/PDFs: Campaign examples, customer testimonials or supporting documents
This category recognises the skill, attention to detail and problem-solving involved in bringing a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom project to life.
The focus is on the quality of the installation rather than the design alone. This is not a design category. Entries should focus on the installation process, workmanship, installer/installation team, site challenges, technical detail and the quality of the finished installation, rather than the overall design concept.
Who can enter:
Retailers, contractors, installation companies and installers based in the UK or Ireland, or businesses entering on behalf of an installer or installation team.
What to include:
- Project overview (max 150 words) - type of project (e.g. kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or mixed project), type and size of property, location, who the project was for (e.g. family of four, single professional, etc)
- Detail the client’s brief and key project requirements
- Final project value (final cost paid by client)
- Breakdown of what is included in the project value (e.g. installation or building work) and details of key products, materials and brands specified (e.g. furniture, surfaces/materials, accessories, etc)
- Details of installer or installation team involved
- Any technical, site or installation challenges and how were they resolved
- How does the finished project meet or exceed the brief, including details of workmanship, finish and attention to detail
- Client feedback (if available)
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 3): Including before works commenced, during installation, and the finished project
- Documents/PDFs: Such as plans, installation notes or testimonials
This category recognises a showstopping kitchen product that brings something fresh to the market.
Entries should clearly explain what the product is, who it is for and why it stands out. This could be through design, functionality, innovation, ease of use, installation benefits, sustainability, retailer support or consumer appeal.
Eligibility:
Products must have launched on or after 1st June 2025.
Who can enter:
Manufacturers, suppliers or distributors of kitchen products available in the UK or Ireland.
What to include:
- Product name, product type/category
- Launch date
- Product overview, including specification details, key features and benefits
- What makes the product different from previous or competing products
- Why should retailers and designers include this product in their offering
- Evidence the product has been received positively in the market, such as sales, feedback, or retailer response, where available
- Sustainability credentials
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 2): Lifestyle images preferred
- Documents/PDFs: Such as specification sheet or brochure page
This category recognises a showstopping bathroom product that brings something fresh to the market.
Entries should clearly explain what the product is, who it is for and why it stands out. This could be through design, functionality, innovation, ease of use, installation benefits, sustainability, retailer support or consumer appeal.
Eligibility:
Products must have launched on or after 1st June 2025.
Who can enter:
Manufacturers, suppliers or distributors of bathroom products available in the UK or Ireland.
What to include:
- Product name, product type/category
- Launch date
- Product overview, including specification details, key features and benefits
- What makes the product different from previous or competing products
- Why should retailers and designers include this product in their offering
- Evidence the product has been received positively in the market, such as sales, feedback, or retailer response, where available
- Sustainability credentials
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 2): Lifestyle images preferred
- Documents/PDFs: Such as specification sheet or brochure page
This category recognises showstopping surfaces and materials that bring something fresh to the market, combining design, performance and innovation across kitchen and bathroom applications.
From worktops, tiles and flooring to wall panels, splashbacks, decorative surfaces and solid surfaces, entries should explain where the product can be used, what it offers and why it stands out in the market.
Entries should clearly explain what the product is and how it offers more than visual appeal alone. This could be through durability, ease of maintenance, installation benefits, material innovation, design flexibility, sustainability credentials or suitability for specific applications.
Eligibility:
Products must have launched on or after 1st June 2025.
Who can enter:
Manufacturers, suppliers or distributors of surfaces/materials available in the UK or Ireland.
What to include:
- Product name, product type/category
- Launch date
- Product overview including specification details, key features and benefits, and intended applications
- What makes the product different from previous or competing products (e.g. a new colour, material properties, etc)
- Performance information, such as durability, water resistance, heat resistance, slip resistance, stain resistance, ease of maintenance or installation benefits, where relevant
- Evidence the product has been received positively in the market, such as sales, feedback, or retailer response, where available
- Why should retailers and designers specify this surface/material
- Sustainability credentials
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 2): Lifestyle images preferred
- Documents/PDFs: Such as specification sheet or brochure page
This category recognises a distributor that delivers excellent customer service, support and value to the KBB industry.
Entries should clearly explain how the distributor supports its customers and supplier partners, and how it responds to changing market conditions. This could include product availability, logistics, customer service, technical support, marketing materials, digital tools, and evidence of how it builds relationships with customers.
Who can enter:
Distributors supplying kitchen, bathroom or bedroom products to the UK or Ireland market.
What to include:
- Overview of the business (max 150 words) - area (e.g. name of town), size and type of facility (e.g. warehousing, showroom, etc)
- Description of customer base and markets served
- Product categories and brands represented
- Services offered, logistics and delivery support (e.g. next-day delivery)
- How the business has adapted over the past 12 months, including details of any milestones or achievements from June 2025 to July 2026
- Investment in systems, people, stock, marketing or customer support
- Customer feedback or performance indicators
- Sustainability credentials (e.g. electric fleet, recyclable packaging, installing solar panels, etc)
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 2): Showroom/warehousing imagery and a team photo
- Documents/PDFs: Customer testimonials, service information, campaign examples
This category recognises a sustainability initiative, product or activity that has made a clear impact within the KBB industry.
The initiative may relate to a product, packaging, materials, manufacturing process, logistics, showroom operations, waste reduction, energy usage, circular economy principles, community activity, education, staff engagement or another area of the business.
Judges will be looking for a clear explanation of the sustainability challenge, opportunity or issue being addressed, what action was taken, how it was implemented and what impact has been achieved so far. Entries should be specific and evidence-led, rather than relying on broad sustainability claims..
Who can enter:
Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers or showrooms operating in the UK or Ireland KBB industry.
What to include:
- Overview of the initiative or activity (max 150 words)
- What sustainability issue or opportunity it addresses
- When it launched or took place
- What action was taken (e.g. developing a sustainable product or concept, reducing material usage, implementing a take-back scheme, improving manufacturing processes, reducing energy consumption or delivering a community initiative such as litter picking)
- Results or measurable impact (e.g. ESG activity)
- How the initiative will continue or develop
- Any third-party accreditations, partnerships or verification
Supporting materials:
- Images (minimum of 2)
- Documents/PDFs: Such as sustainability report, data sheet, certification, or campaign material