Scouting the Future of Accessibility at KBB Birmingham 2026

The ProActive Bathrooms team is ecstatic to announce that we will be attending the KBB 2026 exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham this month. As Lancashire's leading accessibility specialists, it is our responsibility to stay at the absolute cutting edge of bathroom design and mobility technology.

What is the KBB Exhibition?

For those outside the trade, KBB (Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom) is Europe's leading and most influential design show. Every two years, thousands of the world's most innovative brands gather to showcase the future of home design, brassware, structural materials, and smart technology.

While many local fitters are happy to simply order from standard merchant catalogues year after year, we take a different approach. We attend KBB to physically test and inspect the newest products on the market before they ever make it into a client's home.

Hunting for Hidden Safety

Our mission at KBB 2026 is highly specific. Because of our "Family Test" ethos, we are constantly hunting for innovations that blend extreme safety with high-end luxury aesthetics. This year, our scouting list includes:

• Concealed Grab Rails: Support rails engineered to look exactly like luxury designer towel warmers or soap shelves, removing the "clinical" feel from the bathroom.
• Advanced Anti-Scald Tech: The newest digital and thermostatic shower valves that offer unparalleled temperature control and safety shut-offs for vulnerable users.
• Ultra-Low-Profile Trays: The next generation of slip-resistant, flush-floor shower trays that make step-free access smoother and visually stunning.

Bringing the Best Back to Lancashire

The technology of independent living is advancing rapidly. By building direct relationships with premium European manufacturers at KBB, we ensure that ProActive Bathrooms can offer our Lancashire clients materials and features that standard fitters simply don't know exist.

We can't wait to share the new products we discover. Keep an eye on the journal, or ask your surveyor about our latest finds during your free home consultation!