Frank Iaria, Kitchen and Interior Designer at Mint Kitchen Group, has given his insights into the industry.
My career in the industry began as an apprentice cabinet maker, which gave me a strong hands-on understanding of joinery, construction and detailing from the very beginning. After sustaining a back injury, I moved away from the physical side of cabinet making and into the design field. What started as a necessary career shift quickly became a genuine passion, and I found that I enjoyed the creativity, problem-solving and client interaction of design even more.
I went on to become a Certified Kitchen Designer and built my career around creating highly functional, detailed and beautifully resolved kitchen spaces. After working with major retailers and developing a strong reputation within the industry, I decided to go out on my own and open my own showroom. From there, it was a natural progression to expand into other areas of the home, as many of my clients were renovating multiple spaces at once. This led me to further study bathroom design, allowing me to provide a more complete design service across kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes and whole-home joinery.
Entering industry awards became an important turning point in my career. In the first year alone, we achieved 10 awards, which gave me the confidence and motivation to continue pushing the design side of the business further. Year after year, we continued entering awards and collecting recognition, which helped strengthen our reputation and increase demand for our style of work.
As the business continued to grow, I formed a group with industry colleagues to create better buying power, greater exposure and stronger collective advertising. This became Mint Kitchen Group. Since then, we have continued to build on our success and are proud to have become one of the most awarded kitchen design groups in Victoria. Today, I operate two design studios with a team of six designers, and much of our work comes through referrals from existing and past clients.
I am very proud of the work we produce and the care we put into every project. For us, great design is not only about how a space looks, but how well it functions, how carefully it is detailed and how successfully it is executed. That commitment to detail, craftsmanship and the client experience continues to drive the way we work today.
I was drawn to interior design because it combines creativity with problem-solving in a very practical and meaningful way. My early background in cabinet making gave me a strong understanding of how things are constructed, but moving into design opened up a much broader opportunity to shape spaces from the very beginning. I enjoyed being able to think not only about how something was made, but how it would function, how it would feel, and how it would improve the way people live.
For me, the profession is about much more than selecting finishes or creating a stylish space. It is about listening carefully, understanding a client’s lifestyle, and then translating that into a design that is both beautiful and practical. That combination of creativity, functionality, detail and human connection is what first attracted me to the industry and continues to motivate me.
I really enjoy the process of taking a client’s brief and turning it into a resolved design that feels both beautiful and effortless. There is something very rewarding about working through the details — the layout, proportions, materials, storage, lighting, finishes and joinery — and seeing all those elements come together into one cohesive space.
I also enjoy the relationship-building side of the profession. Every client is different, and every project has its own story. Being trusted to help shape such personal spaces in someone’s home is a privilege. The best part is seeing the finished result and knowing that the design has genuinely improved the way the client uses and enjoys their home.
One of my most memorable career highlights from the past year has been the transformation of our South Melbourne Design Studio. We converted what was once a commercial office space into an apartment-style showcase, designed to feel like a real home rather than a traditional showroom. This allowed us to demonstrate the type of work we do across all areas of the home, from kitchens, bathrooms and laundries through to wardrobes, living spaces, custom furniture and detailed joinery solutions.
The studio was designed to help clients experience our work in a more personal and immersive way. Rather than viewing individual displays in isolation, they can walk through connected spaces and see how materials, finishes, storage, lighting and joinery details work together in a complete interior environment. It has become a valuable space for presenting design ideas, inspiring clients and showing the level of detail, craftsmanship and functionality that sits behind every project we deliver.
My favourite projects are those where we are able to create a complete design solution rather than looking at one room in isolation. Whole-home renovations, kitchens connected to living spaces, and projects with custom joinery throughout are particularly rewarding because they allow us to create consistency, flow and a strong design language across the home.
I also enjoy projects that require careful planning and detailed problem-solving. Kitchens, bathrooms and laundries can be some of the most technically demanding spaces in a home, but that is what makes them interesting. When a space works beautifully from both a design and functional perspective, the result feels seamless — and that is always the goal.
One of the most challenging aspects is balancing creativity with practicality. A successful design needs to look beautiful, but it also needs to be functional, buildable, durable and suited to the client’s budget and lifestyle. There are often many layers to consider, from design intent and client expectations through to manufacturing requirements, site conditions, lead times and installation details.
Communication is also critical. Interior design involves many people — clients, designers, suppliers, trades, manufacturers and installers — and every decision needs to be clearly documented and understood. The smallest detail can have a big impact, so maintaining clarity throughout the process is one of the ongoing challenges, but it is also what leads to the best outcomes.
I wish I had understood earlier just how much of interior design is about communication, documentation and decision-making. Many people see the creative side of the profession, but behind every successful project is a huge amount of planning, coordination and attention to detail. Good design is not just about the idea — it is about how clearly that idea is communicated and executed.
I have also learned that every project will evolve. Site conditions, budgets, client preferences and technical requirements can all shift along the way. Being flexible, calm and solutions-focused is essential. The ability to adapt while still protecting the overall design intent is one of the most valuable skills a designer can develop.
My advice would be to learn how things are actually made. Understanding construction, manufacturing, installation and detailing will make you a much stronger designer. A concept may look beautiful on paper, but it needs to work in the real world. The more you understand materials, hardware, joinery construction, clearances and site limitations, the better your designs will become.
I would also encourage aspiring designers to listen carefully. Clients may not always know how to explain exactly what they want, but they will usually give you clues through the way they talk about their lifestyle, frustrations and routines. A great designer knows how to interpret those details and turn them into a space that feels considered, personal and practical.
I think the industry will continue moving toward more personalised, lifestyle-driven design. Clients are becoming more considered about how their homes function, not just how they look. They want spaces that support the way they live, work, entertain and relax, with a greater focus on quality, longevity and intelligent storage solutions.
I also see technology, documentation and communication becoming even more important. Clients expect a clearer understanding of their design before it is built, while design and production teams need accurate information to reduce errors and improve efficiency. The future of interior design will still rely heavily on creativity, but it will also depend on strong systems, clear processes and better integration between design, documentation and delivery.
Being an SBID Accredited Interior Designer represents professional recognition and a commitment to maintaining high standards within the industry. It is an acknowledgment of experience, design capability and professionalism, but also of the responsibility designers have to deliver considered, ethical and well-resolved outcomes for their clients.
For me, SBID accreditation is also about being connected to a broader international design community. It reinforces the importance of continual learning, professionalism and striving for excellence in every project. It is a privilege to be recognised within an organisation that values design integrity, innovation and the ongoing development of the interior design profession.
About Mint Kitchens by Designwize
Mint Kitchen Group is a Melbourne-based kitchen and interiors company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke joinery. We create custom kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes and interior spaces that are tailored to each client’s lifestyle, home and design vision. With a strong focus on quality craftsmanship, practical functionality and personalised service, our team manages each project from concept through to completion. By combining thoughtful design with locally made joinery and attention to detail, Mint Kitchen Group delivers beautifully resolved spaces that are made to be lived in and built to last.
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RAK Ceramics introduces I Sassi Matera, a surface inspired by the extraordinary architectural landscape of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site defined by its ancient cave dwellings that have been continuously inhabited since the Paleolithic era. This unique cultural reference brings together history, materiality and design to create a collection rooted in heritage yet expressed through a contemporary lens.
The collection draws inspiration from the natural formation of Matera itself, where soft calcarenite stone, shaped over time by water and wind erosion, defines the texture and character of the landscape. This geological identity becomes the foundation for a refined ceramic interpretation that captures depth, movement and authenticity in surface form.
Developed as part of the wider I Sassi Collection, alongside I Sassi Borgogna, the Matera design reflects a carefully considered fusion of materials and aesthetics. It combines the Borgogna background with layered decorative flakes, creating a surface that is entirely unique in its expression. Notably, both I Sassi Matera and I Sassi Borgogna share the same base background, ensuring a seamless visual connection and a perfectly balanced colour relationship between the two designs. This coordinated approach enhances continuity across the collection while allowing each surface to maintain its own distinct identity.
I Sassi Matera is available in dark greige, dark ivory, dark sand and grey, with coordinated decors designed to extend creative flexibility across applications. Offered in 90x180cm, 120x120cm and 60x120cm formats, the collection supports a wide range of design requirements, from large scale architectural installations to more detailed interior compositions.
With its layered material narrative and precise aesthetic harmony, I Sassi Matera reflects RAK Ceramics’ commitment to transforming historical inspiration into contemporary surface design, where heritage and innovation coexist in a refined and enduring expression.
About RAK Ceramics Ltd
RAK Ceramics products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Known for a wide product range and the ability to produce bespoke solutions for both small and large scale projects, RAK Ceramics enable clients to bring their ideas to life. They respect, inspire, improve and deliver; today, tomorrow, no matter the ambition, no matter the challenge, RAK Ceramics take care of all the details, so you don’t have to. Their passion and expertise combined with a careful attention to detail means they can provide you with a range of integrated ceramics solutions, allowing you freedom to be creative and plenty of room for imagination.
Mint Kitchen Group is proud to introduce its South Melbourne Design Studio — a refined and immersive destination for clients, designers, builders, and architects seeking beautifully resolved residential interiors and bespoke joinery solutions.
Located in one of Melbourne’s most established design precincts, the South Melbourne Design Studio has been created to showcase the company’s expertise across kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, and whole-home custom joinery. The space reflects Mint Kitchen Group’s ongoing commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, materiality, and considered design, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the quality, detail, and functionality that underpin every project.
The South Melbourne Design Studio has been thoughtfully designed as more than a display space. It acts as a design destination where clients can engage directly with materials, finishes, hardware, surfaces, storage solutions, appliance integration, and cabinetry detailing in a tangible and inspiring environment. Each display has been carefully curated to demonstrate how strong design thinking, technical precision, and manufacturing knowledge come together to create interiors that are not only visually impressive, but also practical, durable, and highly liveable.
As a business that designs, manufactures, and installs custom joinery, Mint Kitchen Group offers a seamless end-to-end service from concept through to completion. This integrated approach is central to the studio experience. Clients are able to better understand the full design journey, from early planning and layout development through to specification, production detailing, installation, and final delivery.
The South Melbourne Design Studio also allows visitors to explore a wide range of premium materials and design options in person. From cabinetry finishes and benchtop surfaces to hardware selections, lighting considerations, storage mechanisms, and appliance integration, the studio supports informed decision-making and helps clients visualise the possibilities for their own homes. This hands-on experience is particularly valuable in custom interior design, where the relationship between form, function, texture, scale, and detail plays such an important role in the final outcome.
For Mint Kitchen Group, the South Melbourne Design Studio represents the continued growth of the business and its commitment to elevating the standard of custom interiors in Melbourne. With 40 years of industry experience behind its leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for design detail, quality craftsmanship, client-focused outcomes, and highly resolved residential spaces.
The studio brings together the company’s design expertise and manufacturing capability in one cohesive environment. It showcases not only the aesthetic possibilities of custom joinery, but also the technical knowledge required to deliver complex and functional interior spaces. Every element has been considered to highlight the importance of proportion, usability, material selection, construction quality, and long-term performance.
Mint Kitchen Group continues to work closely with homeowners, architects, and designers to create tailored interiors that reflect each client’s lifestyle, brief, and individual home. The South Melbourne Design Studio provides a valuable platform for collaboration, allowing ideas to be explored, refined, and transformed into highly personalised design solutions.
The opening of the South Melbourne Design Studio reinforces Mint Kitchen Group’s position as a trusted name in premium residential interiors and custom joinery. It is a space designed to inspire, educate, and demonstrate what is possible when thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and precise manufacturing come together.
The South Melbourne Design Studio welcomes clients looking to renovate, build, or transform their home with beautifully designed, expertly crafted interior spaces that balance style, functionality, and enduring quality.
Coya is being presented for the first time in the UK at CDW. This new design series for the bathroom impresses with its fluid form, which moves confidently between interior styles. Circle and square merge into a flowing unit – the so-called squircle. Coya is entirely committed to the transitional style: a mixture of traditional and contemporary elements that balances the tried and tested with the new, effortlessly combining apparent opposites.
Dornbracht Atelier puts the designer at the heart of each creation with limitless shapes, colour finishes and material innovations, which allow true design freedom. Examples on display will inspire, with the Vaia fitting in a chequerboard finish made from reclaimed sea shells, CYO encirled in leather, and Tara in both a tactile black velvet and iridescent rainbow finish.
The new partnership between Dornbracht and Jung solves a common challenge of hardware and fittings coordination across kitchens and bathrooms. As these two brands combine design expertise under the motto “Signature Design. Crafted in Finishes”, their joint finish portfolio sits in perfect harmony across fittings and switches.
“We are so glad to be back at Clerkenwell Design Week this year and we are looking forward to three days of creative conversations,” says Craig Johnstone, UK Sales and Marketing Director, Dornbracht. “Design is a feeling as much as an approach and we invite everyone to discover the options we offer in the K&B space: come and talk to us about your projects and we will inspire your creative vision from the product examples we’ll have on display.”
Dornbracht will be exhibiting in the Church of Design located in St Bartholomew the Great, Cloth Fair, EC1A 7JQ, and is open as follows: - Tuesday, 19 May from 10am – 6pm: press day and open day for general public - Wednesday, 20 May from 10am – 9pm, evening event from 6pm: Join Dornbracht alongside other brands at Church of Design’s late-night party. Connect with industry leaders, designers and decision makers - Wednesday, 20 May from 5pm – 8pm: Dornbracht x Jung event at 6-7 Albermale Way, EC1V 4JB. Cocktails and stone baked pizzas with a lighting experience installation created by local artist Becky Smith to celebrate this collaboration - Thursday, 21 May from 10am – 5pm
Stand SB10 Church of Design St Bartholomew the Great, Cloth Fair, Clerkenwell 19th – 21st May
About Dornbracht UK & Ireland
Dornbracht creates exclusive designer fittings and accessories for the bathroom, spa, and kitchen. The luxury manufacturer’s portfolio combines iconic design, effective water applications, and customised solutions. At its headquarters in Iserlohn, South Westphalia, advanced technologies and precise craftsmanship are combined to create products of outstanding quality – Made in Germany. Since 1950, Dornbracht has been shaping the design of sophisticated living spaces and setting standards with pioneering innovations. The focus is always on people and their individual needs. With this, the company enables the realisation of very personal visions and life concepts, underlining its brand claim “Inspiring your vision”.
C.P. Hart’s classical London basin has long been a favoured choice, admired for its simple yet enduring appeal. Now, in celebration of its success, C.P. Hart has partnered with Kast to reimagine the basin for a contemporary setting. This first-of-its-kind British collaboration unites C.P. Hart’s luxury bathroom heritage with Kast’s handcrafted concrete artistry.
The new and exclusive Monroe basin draws inspiration from the iconic freestanding silhouette of the London basin whilst showcasing Kast’s specialism in the design and manufacture of contemporary concrete forms. Produced on the edge of Sherwood Forest, UK, Monroe features a framed fluted exterior and an inset basin mixer shelf, created in three design variations: wall-mounted with a pedestal, wall-mounted with a metal console stand, or wall-mounted alone.
“The Kast team is extremely excited to collaborate with C.P. Hart – one of our most valued partners in the UK, leaders in luxury bathroom retail, and the go-to for the most discerning clientele,” says Kevin Miles, Kast’s Senior National Account Manager. “This marks the first time Kast has partnered with an external brand on the design of a new collection. From the initial idea through to the design process and now the launch of the finished products, the C.P. Hart and Kast teams have worked in harmony to bring this stunning range to life. We are proud to co-present the Monroe basin, exclusively available at C.P. Hart.”
With personalisation at the heart of the collection’s design ethos, the Monroe basin offers not only three mounting options but also a palette of 28 colours, with timeless neutrals to the more playful tones of Sandcastle and Duck Egg, and, of course, the Crimson colourway chosen as Monroe’s signature. Due to the natural characteristics of concrete, subtle variations in tone and texture occur, ensuring each basin is unique – a functional sculpture, made just for you.
“Kast basins are true showstoppers, celebrated for their rich colour palette, quality of finish, and artistic character they bring to the bathroom. We are delighted to introduce the Monroe basin – a collaboration born from shared expertise and a genuine joy for design. With this collection, we aimed to invite openness of interpretation: the wall-mounted basin makes an elegant statement in a compact cloakroom, whilst the pedestal and metal console stand introduce contemporary and classical influences respectively. Specified in your choice of the many available finishes and paired with your preferred brassware, the Monroe basin takes on a distinctive personality each time.” Behnam Makari, C.P. Hart Category Director.
Prices start from £2,267 inc VAT for the wall-mounted basin.
About C.P. Hart
C.P. Hart is an established bathroom supplier with over 85 years of experience in specifying and sourcing the world’s most innovative and durable premium bathroom products. A successful Contracts division operates with architects, designers, and contractors, often on major commercial property developments and hotels, whilst a highly qualified in-house design team works with individual and private clients, ensuring each bathroom is as unique as it is beautiful. C.P. Hart has always insisted on using the finest materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to create the highest quality classical and contemporary bathrooms. The brand has also developed a reputation for showcasing some of the world’s most talented and innovative bathroom designers, located in our showrooms across the UK and led by our expansive flagship in Waterloo, London. C.P. Hart’s bathroom collections include brassware, sanitaryware, furniture, tiles, home spas, and a range of other essential components for bespoke bathrooms.
Coya is a symbol of a new attitude: its design embraces the openness to contrasts and unconventional design approaches and makes the fitting a mediator between geometries. Perfectly fitting, then, that it is the first product to be launched under Dornbracht’s new brand claim “Inspiring your vision”. From the spout to the rosettes to the handles, every detail reflects this special design language. Softly moulded handles are an immediate invitation to touch. “For us, it was about the beauty that lies in contradiction,” explains designer Michael Sieger. “Coya is neither round nor angular and therefore defies clear categorisation. At first glance, it seems surprising, almost counter-intuitive. Only to appear incredibly coherent at the same time.”
The complex combination of circle and square, characterised by soft transitions – the socalled squircle – is entirely committed to the transitional style: a mixture of traditional and contemporary elements that balances the tried and tested with the new. Existing boundaries are set in motion here, becoming fluid and redefined. “Thanks to its hybrid form, Coya unites very different worlds,” says Caroline Schmitt, General Management Dornbracht. “It is therefore perfect for individually designed rooms that do not follow a single, consistent style, but many at the same time,” she concludes.
The introduction of Coya goes hand in hand with an overall concept for all areas of application, including in a comprehensive range of finishes. Dornbracht's intensive finishes show up particularly well on the flat shape – whether Chrome, Champagne (22kt Gold), or Brushed Bronze. A product range that extends from the washbasin to the bath, shower, and accessories also ensures that Coya's unique design is reflected throughout the bathroom. Numerous customisation options that can be implemented via Dornbracht Atelier, such as interchangeable handle inlays, complete the range – and demonstrate the impressive versatility of the fitting.
In this exclusive reveal, C.P. Hart’s trend report highlights sophisticated approaches to materiality, colour, and pattern, as well as a growing focus on considered, enduring design.
In 2025, Bordeaux was the colour of choice – similar to claret but deeper, with stronger brown undertones. This year, claret takes its place with a slightly brighter, fresher approach. Not quite red (also fashion’s standout hue of 2025), claret taps into a growing desire for interiors that feel rich, atmospheric, and energised. Its self-assured confidence functions as much as an accent as it does a full colour drench.
A strategic colour choice for designers seeking renewal, claret is being used en masse across painted walls and large-format furniture, extending even to marble tiling with claret veins – another contemporary way to reinterpret monochrome.
Stripes are asserting themselves as a standout interior trend, driven by a renewed appetite for bold, expressive design.
As maximalism gains momentum, stripes are being reimagined through vivid colour, dynamic scale, and unexpected placement. The rise of ‘stripe drenching’ signals a move towards immersive, all-over pattern, whilst the motif’s graphic nature sees it extending across furniture, ceramics, lighting, and soft furnishings. In the bathroom, look to introduce stripes through tiling, cabinet fronts - including fluted wood, a more subtle take on stripes - and bathroom furnishings, such as lights, towels, blinds, wallpaper, and cushions.
Confident and adaptable, stripes deliver instant rhythm, energy, and edge to both classical and contemporary interiors – a versatility few patterns can match.
Though gemstones may not be an obvious reference for modern-day interiors, this 2026 trend cleverly interprets their naturally decorative colourings and iridescent surfaces in a way that feels distinctly refined.
Designers are working gemstone references into furniture tops, lighting, decorative objects, and tiles, often through glass, glaze, and polished finishes that capture depth and luminosity. Tactile and hardwearing, even just a glimpse of gemstone introduces a characterising point of interest, offering a sense of quiet opulence over overt decoration.
Olive has been present in interiors since ancient times, particularly across the Mediterranean, first derived from natural earth pigments and valued for its connection to nature, fertility, and peace. It became sought-after once again during the medieval periods – think tapestries and panelling – and re-emerged in the Georgian and Victorian era, when advances in pigment production enabled richer, more prominent tones. During this period, olive expanded in its possibilities, translating into wallpapers, upholstery, and painted joinery.
Now, as a leading trend for 2026, olive is celebrated for its ability to introduce warmth and sophistication into the home. It pairs effortlessly with wood and warm neutrals such as taupe, beige, and white, whilst also complementing richer shades like terracotta and rust. Timeless and adaptable, olive works beautifully across both contemporary and classical schemes.
Dark wood has been long associated with heritage, craftmanship, and luxury. In Georgian and Victorian interiors, deep woods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak were used for panelling, furniture, and joinery – often reserved for formal areas of the home as a signal of status.
Whilst wood has remained a staple material in interiors, today’s trend marks a further shift away from the paler, white-washed woods that dominated the late 2010s, now favouring darker, more natural hues with grains and markings left intact. Rich, warm, and luxurious woods (walnut, mahogany, and mango) work beautifully when balanced with lighter materials, seen across tables, chairs, storage and vanity units, mirrors, and even tiles. Classical, contemporary, and enduring, dark wood is a trend designed to last.
Travertine is a type of limestone formed by mineral-rich spring water, used in construction since the ancient times, most notably in structures such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Warm and earthy with natural veining and subtle surface variation, travertine quickly became a decorative tool, building on its long-standing association with grandeur.
The 2026 Cappuccino Travertine trend is exactly as the name suggests: natural and porcelain travertine characterised by ripples of soft brown and foamy cream. Offering depth and warmth, this trend introduces a more inviting, tactile approach to stone, appearing across furniture tabletops and tiling, where its tonal movement adds richness without overwhelming a space.
Leading tile and bathroom manufacturer RAK Ceramics, which has become the go-to partner for both large and small-scale projects, has helped Yellow Door Property realise its vision for Retreat Garden, a new and exclusive development in Suffolk.
Uniquely located within the walled kitchen gardens of Lakenheath Hall, Retreat Gardens is an ambitious new-build project that takes luxury, sustainable living to new heights. Created in collaboration with London practice, Works Architecture, it consists of two architecturally stunning properties that feature a naturally beautiful, modern aesthetic.
Specialist development company Yellow Door Property selected RAK Ceramics to supply the tiles as well as all the bathroom solutions for the properties following a visit to the inspirational 7,276 sq ft RAK Ceramics Design Hub in Clerkenwell.
Paul Ashley, Owner of Yellow Door Property, said: “I’d heard great things about RAK Ceramics but even so, I was blown away by the London Design Hub. RAK Ceramics’ design team were very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful as was their specification department. The CGIs they created really helped us visualise the project.”
RAK Ceramics’ full service offering and comprehensive portfolio enabled Yellow Door Property to create beautifully cohesive designs that flowed throughout the two homes. This included freestanding RAK-Valet baths, which star in the spacious master bedroom en suites, illuminated mirrors and recessed shower niches. Vanity units, rimless wall-hung pans, basins, mixers and shower valves also feature. All the products were chosen for their quality, durability and ability to create luxurious, spa-like sanctuaries.
Also used in the bathrooms and throughout the interiors were RAK Ceramics’ Surface 2.0 concrete-effect porcelain floor tiles in Off White Matt and Cool Grey Matt. They cover around 1500sq ft of each property, which is approximately half the internal floor area. Surface 2.0 Grey Matt Outdoor tiles also feature externally, providing a visual link between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Paul Ashley continued: “Over the years, strategic partnerships have been key to Yellow Door Property’s development, and they’ve certainly helped us realise our vision for Retreat Gardens. I have nothing but praise for RAK Ceramics’ team and products.”
Leading tile and bathroom manufacturer RAK Ceramics has extended its partnership with DRG Interior and Building Solutions following the successful completion of a new Welsh holiday estate.
RAK Ceramics, which has worked with leading-family-owned construction company DRG for over 8 years, has become its preferred supplier and was the natural partner for Parsonage Farm. Set within a Welsh National Park and designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Amroth, Parsonage Farm has been transformed into a premium holiday destination, with beautifully designed interiors that seamlessly combine luxury living with contemporary comfort.
RAK Ceramics has built up an enviable reputation for its full-service solutions and has established itself as a trusted project partner that is able to supply comprehensive bathroom collections that span all price points.
Stacy Cox, Buyer at DRG Interior and Building Solutions, explained: “RAK Ceramics instantly understood what we were looking to achieve at Parsonage Farm, and their extensive portfolio gave us plenty of scope to maintain the high levels of luxury required across each of the bathrooms.”
For Parsonage Farm, RAK Ceramics supplied everything for the bathrooms from basins, brassware and thermostatic showers to flush plates, WCs with built-in cisterns, LED mirrors, shower trays and vanity units.
RAK-Valet sanitaryware, created by celebrated designer Patrick Norguet, and brassware and accessories in Matt Black and Brushed Gold from RAK Ceramics’ beautiful RAK-Petite range were among the collections specified.
“Being able to get everything we need for a bathroom or ensuite from a single brand is invaluable,” Cox continued. “RAK Ceramics’ design-led products were the perfect fit for Parsonage Farm and enabled us to create aspirational bathrooms that will appeal to discerning guests looking for a luxurious holiday let.”
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