About us

 

At Ripples, we don’t do one size fits all solutions, but we do take dreams and ideas and turn them into bespoke designs for your new bathroom. From the moment you step into our showroom to the moment you step into your new bathroom, we aim to make the whole process as smooth as it can be. It’s the Ripples effect.

 
The first ever Ripples showroom was opened by founders Roger and Sandra Kyme in the aptly named city of Bath.
— 1988
Ripples won the KBBreview National Master retailer award for the first time.

— 1994
Roger and Sandra franchised the Ripples business, introducing like-minded partners to clients across the UK.

— 1997
Ripples won the KBBreview ‘Young Designer’ award, a title we held for 3 consecutive years.
— 2001
We became proud winners of the KBB ‘International Designer’ award
— 2007
We completed our first charity cycle ride from London to Paris in support of the charity, The Cycle.

— 2013
Ripples Founder Roger Kyme wins the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the KBBreview Awards.


— 2014
The first ever Ripples Style Guide was launched, giving an opportunity to showcase our latest products, designs and advice in an inspirational printed magazine.

In the same year, Ripples Founder Roger Kyme won his second Lifetime Achievement Award, this time awarded by BKU (Bathroom & Kitchen Update).
— 2016
Ripples Managing Director Paul Crow and Sales Director Nicola Crow collected the EK & Business award for ‘Best Social Media Campaign’ for our influencer collaboration with vlogger Lily Pebbles.

— 2018
We released edition 6 of our Style Guide magazine, the biggest and best edition complete with exclusive feature from interior design guru Michelle Ogundehin.
— 2021
Ripples was named as a finalist in the Elite Franchise ‘Top 100 Franchisees’ list.

— 2022
Ripples won ‘Bathroom showroom of the year’ at the BKU Awards for our Chichester showroom.

— 2022
Ripples celebrated its 35th anniversary.

In the same year, Ripples won ‘Bathroom retailer of the year’ at the KBBFocus for our Southport showroom.

— 2023
Ripples was named as a finalist in the Elite Franchise ‘Top 100 Franchisees’ list.

In the same year, Ripples also won the BKU Award for ‘Fundraising Initiative of the Year’ for our charity Snowdon climb and Ripples Lindfield won ‘Bathroom Retailer of the Year.’
— 2024
 
 

Today Ripples is one of the most respected names in the industry, boasting an impressive portfolio of stunning showrooms nationwide. Although we continue to grow rapidly, we remain committed to offering the same quality, care and personal experience Roger and Sandra instilled in those early days.

 
 

Find your nearest showroom to discover our collection and speak to a specialist bathroom designer.

Read our How we work guide for information on the Ripples design process, from initial consultation to finished design.