Inverurie-based luxury kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom retailer Laings has once again proven its excellence, being named UK Bathroom Retailer of the Year at the prestigious kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025.
The awards ceremony, held on Thursday, 24th April 2025, took place at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, gathering the best in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom industry from across the UK.
This marks a significant milestone for Laings - its ninth kbbreview award in nine consecutive years and an incredible fifth win as Bathroom Retailer of the Year, firmly establishing the independent, family-run business as a national leader in the sector.
From left, host; Seann Walsh, Creative Director; Mark Strachan, Financial Director; Janine Cameron, Head of Brand @ Roca Emma Mottram & Managing; Director Darren Walker.
Darren Walker, managing director at Laings, commented: "We are absolutely thrilled to once again be recognised as the UK’s Best Bathroom Retailer. To win our ninth kbbreview award in as many years - and our fifth Bathroom Retailer title - is a testament to the continued dedication, creativity, and passion of our entire team.
"At Laings, we pride ourselves on offering an inspirational customer experience, from initial consultation right through to installation, while consistently showcasing the very latest in bathroom design and innovation. Winning at such an iconic venue, among our peers from across the UK, makes this achievement even more special."
Founded in 1862, Laings has been serving the North-east of Scotland for over 160 years, growing its reputation for excellence far beyond its Inverurie base. The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards are widely regarded as the industry's highest honours, celebrating the very best in business and design excellence nationwide.
Mr Walker added: "We are proud to bring this latest award home to Aberdeenshire. To be recognised at a national level time and time again demonstrates not just the quality of service and product that we deliver, but the passion we have for making our customers’ dream spaces a reality."