On the evening of April 3, 2025, Hobson’s Choice had the pleasure of hosting the Spring Social event in our Bath showroom. This after-work networking gathering was a collaborative effort with Women in Property South West, Gaggenau, RIBA Bath & Bristol, and Alway’s Sunday Town+House Bar.
Our Bath showroom welcomed Iford Maor Kitchen Chef, Matt Briddon, to present his introductory demonstration about the art of Pickling and Fermentation. The evening event was delivered in collaboration with local business Refillable, Bath to an audience of enthusiastic homesteaders.
Richard and Graham were kindly invited by award sponsors Gaggenau to attend the RIBA Southwest Awards event at the historic Bristol Museum. The evening was attended by many different shortlisted architect practices from across the region, each hoping to take home a coveted award.
The New Year is often a time when people start thinking that it’s time to undertake a bathroom project,. Take a look at our essential bathroom guide, providing practical help on how to kick your project off by being prepared.
The New Year is often a time when people start thinking that it’s time to undertake a kitchen project. Take a look at our essential kitchen guide, providing practical help on how to kick your project off by being prepared.
To get into the festive mood our showrooms have been hosting special Christmas cooking demonstrations, courtesy of Gaggenau. The events titled ‘Christmas Classics in Modern Ways’ focused on the growing requirement to cater to different dietary needs when entertaining.
The February edition of Bath Life focuses on the challenges and opportunities of renovating a period property. Interior specialists from across the Georgian city offer their guidance and advice including Charlotte Wright from Hobson’s Choice.
Our designers answer the question; ‘If we’ve decided to ‘improve, not move’, what areas of the house would most benefit in terms of adding value?’ A key area of the home that, by improvement, can add value to a property is the kitchen. Simply refreshing an existing layout won’t always yield the best results. This is where professional expertise is recommended.
In 2021, Hobson’s Choice was delighted to make a donation to the Tumaini Brooks Children’s Charity that has provided the funds to upgrade and refresh the existing borehole. Find out more about this inspirational charity and the support they provide to make children’s lives better in Kenya.
In the latest issue of Bath Life, Interior Designers from across Bath offer their thoughts about how to make a home cosier and inviting as the autumn nights draw in. Charlotte Wright, Hobson’s Choice designer, provided her ideas and recommendations, exploring options to create more intimate spaces, the use of contemporary wall-panelling and lighting.
The kitchen is refreshingly straightforward with care and attention to detail ensuring that the lines have been kept beautifully simple. The cabinetry is designed with an in- frame door, traditional hinges and completely flat fronted doors. The result is a clean, crisp and contemporary kitchen that delivers on function without compromising on form.
The latest edition of Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms magazine features a contemporary master ensuite designed and installed by Hobson’s Choice, Swindon. The article, written by Rachel Ogden, eloquently describes how the design of the master ensuite encapsulates the style and functionality desired by our clients.
The first of our Wine Tasting evenings in collaboration with Vinifera Wine Club took place at our flagship Swindon showroom on Monday 30th April. Wine Expert and Club Founder, Pilar Bazan, presented a collection of wines from Castilla y León, Extremadura and Tuscany to an audience of invited guests.
This year Hobson’s Choice will be a partner of Barbury International, a point-to-point and eventing course near Marlborough, Wiltshire. To introduce ourselves to some of the racing fraternity we hosted an invitation-only evening, supported by Gaggenau, at our flagship Swindon showroom.
Our flagship Swindon showroom hosted a special cookery evening with Sven-Hanson Britt, MasterChef ‘The Professionals’ finalist, and the Miele team on Weds 29 November. Sven created a delicious 3-course meal for our invited guests during the 2-hour demonstration.
After the success of the Miele event with Sven in 2016, we were delighted to welcome the MasterChef Professionals finalist back to our Winchester showroom. Cooking for a group of invited guests, Sven, assisted by Ann-Marie, prepared a 3-course menu showcasing the latest Miele cooking technology.
The second Gaggenau cooking event of our autumn series took place at our Winchester studio, hosted by Home Economist, Allison Sawyer. The evening brought guests from across Hampshire, each keen to find out more about the appliances and how to achieve the best cooking results.
bulthaup have released a series of short videos titled ‘Research & Development’, ‘Architecture & Functionality’ and ‘Sensuality’, which explain the thinking behind their stunning kitchen designs. The insightful videos include interviews with senior bulthaup figures including CEO, Mark O. Eckert and showroom owners from around the world
With the popularity of Rimadesio glass-sliding-doors, dressing room storage and contemporary furniture continuing to increase. our design team have been to Italy, to learn more about the design and engineering of the innovative Rimadesio products.
To celebrate the relaunch of our new flagship showroom in Swindon, Wiltshire the entire space has been mapped in 3D, allowing ‘virtual visitors’ to explore from their computer, tablet or smartphone. CartoConsult, a leader in 2D/3D mapping, created the showroom using innovative new camera technology and the results are fantastic!
A bulthaup b3 kitchen, designed and installed by Hobson’s Chioce,, is featured in the May edition of Essential Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom magazine. The article, written by Molly Forbes, describes in detail how Richard Keyes, h|c Head of Design & Sales, Swindon, worked with our clients to create a modern, social kitchen space in the new property extension.
We are delighted to announce the new bulthaup b1, b2 and b3 kitchen displays at our Swindon showroom are ready for visitors to experience. The expansive 5000sqft showroom boasts the very latest in contemporary bulthaup kitchens complemented by Rimadesio and Carl Hansen & Son furniture.
A bulthaup b3 kitchen, designed and installed by Hobson’s Choice, was featured in the March edition of Essential Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom magazine. The article, describes in detail how Hobson’s Choice, worked with our clients to create a modern kitchen that perfectly complements the character of their period house.
We are delighted to announce Vanessa Weeks, Head of Design & Sales – Bath, has been nominated as a finalist in the Bathroom Designer – Project Costing over £25,000 – category at this year’s prestigious KBB Review Retail & Design Awards.
Hobson’s Choice is delighted to have won the prestigious 2016 BKU ‘Bathroom Showroom of the Year’ Award for their showroom in Swindon, Wiltshire. Presented at a glittering ceremony on Thursday, 23rd June at Shakespeare’s iconic Globe Theatre in London hosted by Paul Sinha, star of ITV’s daytime quiz show, The Chase.
Hobson’s Choice is delighted to have won the prestigious 2016 BKU ‘Bathroom Showroom of the Year’ Award for their showroom in Swindon, Wiltshire. Presented at a glittering ceremony on Thursday, 23rd June at Shakespeare’s iconic Globe Theatre in London hosted by Paul Sinha, star of ITV’s daytime quiz show, The Chase.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Bathroom Designer with proven design and sales experience within the UK high-end bathroom market. Designers at Hobson’s Choice can develop to work across both bathroom and kitchen projects so previous design and sales experience across both of these areas would be beneficial but not essential.
The new bulthaup b3 Milan concept is created around the idea of ‘atmosphere’ and how people use the kitchen space during the day. The design story reflects the relationship between the changing requirements of a space and the view from the dining table, the heart of the kitchen.
We, hobsons|choice, would like to invite Architects, Developers and Specifiers to attend a bulthaup CPD presentation titled ‘Living Spaces’ accredited by RIBA.
