The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) will once again gather leaders, innovators and creatives from across the independent KBB sector at its KBB Industry Conference 2025 (30 September to 1 October).
A key highlight of the event is the prestigious KBSA Designer Awards 2025. These awards champion the creativity, skill and professionalism of KBSA members, and have become a hallmark of industry recognition. For both emerging talent and established names, they offer an unmatched opportunity
to gain industry exposure, elevate profiles and secure lasting credibility.
The KBSA is excited to reveal the shortlisted designers for the KBSA Design Awards 2025.
Kitchen Designer (up to £25K) of the Year:
- Adam Bomok, cu_cucine.
- Diane Berry, Diane Berry Kitchens.
- Felicity O’Hare, Kitchens by JS Geddes.
- Tom Kent, Steven Christopher Design.
Above: The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on the evening of 1 October, after the conference.
Kitchen Designer (£25K-£50K) of the Year:
- Diane Magee, John Willox Kitchens.
- Nathan Damarell, KF Kitchens Ltd.
- Daniel McKeating, Kitchens by JS Geddes.
- Felicity O’Hare, Kitchens by JS Geddes.
- Alina Lotocka, TC Kitchens.
- Davide Dellanzo, Urban Myth.
Kitchen Designer (over £50K) of the Year:
- Michelle Pickstock, Callerton Kitchens & Interiors.
- Diane Berry, Diane Berry Kitchens.
- Victoria Otty, Diane Berry Kitchens.
- Jamie Harding, Et Lorem (two entries shortlisted).
- Tom Baker, Steven Christopher Design.
Bathroom Designer of the Year:
- Scott Richards, Bathroom & Kitchen Planet Stirling.
- Hazel Di Pasquale, Bauen Design.
- Gabi Riseley, Henry Rose Interiors (two entries shortlisted).
- Tom Baker, Steven Christopher Design.
- Daniel Thomas, Thomas Vaughan Ltd.
Bedroom Designer of the Year:
- Hollie Clark, Bauen Design.
- Licia Di Pasquale, Bauen Design.
- David Allen, Diane Berry Kitchens.
- Sophie Temple, Eat Soak Sleep Ltd.
- Peter Hill, Urban Myth.
Above: The winners of the KBSA Designer Awards 2024, with KBSA Chair Richard Hibbert (far left) and last year’s host Ronni Ancona (second from right).
Young Designer of the Year:
- Sophie Temple, Eat Soak Sleep Ltd.
- Kaitlyn Bruce, EKCO (two entries shortlisted).
- Sophie Owen, Qudaus Living.
Kitchen Concept Designer of the Year:
- Liam Butler, Butler Interiors.
- Simon Mayor, Butler Interiors.
- Adam Bomok, cu_cucine.
- Jansen Ma, Elements Kitchens Ltd.
- Araminta Glenn, Kitchens International.
Signature Spaces Designer of the Year:
- David Allen, Diane Berry Kitchens.
- Joanna Geddes-Campbell and Felicity O’Hare, Kitchens by JS Geddes (two entries shortlisted).
- Lucy Gentle, Ream Interiors.
- Tom Kent, Steven Christopher Design.
- Peter Hill, Urban Myth.
Above: Richard Hibbert and Renée Mascari reviewed each entry carefully to form the shortlist, which was then evaluated by a panel of judges.
Meet the KBSA Designer Awards judges
What sets the KBSA Designer Awards apart is the robust and impartial judging process behind them.
The process began with every entry being carefully reviewed by Richard Hibbert and Renée Mascari
to form the initial shortlist.
Richard Hibbert: Managing Director of KSL Sudbury and KBSA National Chair, Richard brings over 20
years of hands-on retail and design experience.
Renée Mascari: With a career spanning decades in kitchen design and education, Renée is the
founder of Mascari Design and former CEO of the KBB National Training Group.
Shortlisted entries were then evaluated by a panel of respected industry experts. Judges scored
entries against four core criteria: how well the design met the brief, ergonomic and technical
compliance, use of materials and/or technology, and overall creative impact. All submissions
remained anonymous, with final decisions made collectively during a virtual judging session. The
panel comprised:
Ainhoa Bilbao (Head Judge): Award-winning architect and Creative Director of Bilbao Design, Ainhoa
brings a sharp focus on concept clarity, originality, and execution.
Elizabeth Pantling-Jones: Managing Director of Lima Kitchens, Elizabeth offers a strong commercial
perspective grounded in user experience and high-quality design.
Dan Stronge: With over 20 years in the industry, Dan is MD of Jones Britain and known for delivering
luxury kitchens with a practical, detail-oriented approach.
Andrea Hillier: As Customer Engagement Lead at Blum UK, Andrea brings specialist insight into
ergonomics, technical performance and product innovation.
Keith Myers: Founder of The Myers Touch, Keith combines creative flair with a holistic approach to
design, focusing on how spaces enhance lifestyle and wellbeing.
Above: The KBSA Conference is once again taking place at The Belfy Hotel & Resort, 30 September to 1 October.
Don’t miss out! Register your interest for the KBSA KBB Industry Conference 2025 here to secure
your place and be part of an unmissable two days of insight, inspiration and industry-leading
conversation.
Contact: 01623 818808 or www.kbsa.org.uk
