Laings Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms has been shortlisted for Kitchen Retailer of the Year at the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2026, reaffirming its status as one of the UK’s most respected independent home interior retailers.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Birmingham Metropole, coinciding with the bi-annual KBB Exhibition, and will bring together leading figures from across the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom sectors to celebrate excellence in retail and design.
Laings is well established on the national awards stage, having secured an impressive nine industry awards over the past nine years. The family-run business is also the current UK Bathroom Retailer of the Year 2025, a distinction that reflects its consistent performance, design expertise and commitment to the highest standards of customer service.
Commenting on the shortlist, Darren Walker, managing director of Laings, said: “Being shortlisted for Kitchen Retailer of the Year at the kbbreview Awards 2026 is a significant achievement for our business. The kbbreview Awards represent the highest level of recognition within our industry, and this nomination is a testament to the professionalism, dedication and expertise of our team. We are proud to be recognised alongside some of the very best retailers in the UK.”
Founded in 1862, Laings is one of the UK’s largest independent kitchen, bathroom and bedroom retailers. While the company has continued to expand and evolve, it remains firmly rooted in its hometown of Inverurie, delivering bespoke design solutions and premium products to customers nationwide.
Widely regarded as the most prestigious accolades in the sector, the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards recognise outstanding achievement, innovation and excellence across the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom retail industry.