Blog by Smart Systems

Built to Last: MKM's Trusted KBB Pricing Software

MKM Building Supplies, a nationwide builders’ merchant with 145 branches and counting, has trusted KBBConnect as its showroom quotation software for more than 20 years. During that time, the platform has continued to evolve alongside the business, supporting MKM’s growing network with fast, accurate...
01.10.2026 01:29 PM
Pantone® colour of the year 2024

The new Pantone® colour of the year is here… Introducing Peach Fuzz!


PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches heart, mind, and body. Peach Fuzz inspires belonging, recalibration, and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm, offering us...

28.12.2023 10:24 AM
Autumn 2023 design trends announced
The latest Autumn 2023 trends have been researched for you, for kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms.
06.10.2023 08:26 AM
KBBConnect's sister company ArtiCAD, shortlisted for Best CAD Brand
We're excited to share that KBBConnect's sister company ArtiCAD, has been shortlisted for Best Software/CAD Brand at this year's BKU Awards. The BKU recognises the best kitchen and bathroom professionals in the kbb sector. This year, the awards will take place at the prestigious Royal Lancaster...
06.06.2023 03:37 PM
Pantone® colour of the year 2023
The new Pantone® colour of the year is here... Introducing Viva Magenta! 

Viva Magenta 18-1750 is a shade of crimson red that expresses power & strength, and creates positivity through design. This versatile shade has warm and cool tones, and can standalone or be used in smaller portions to ...
31.01.2023 02:35 PM