The Block Apartment Challenge
Ten contestants in five teams taking on one apartment - it can only be The Block Apartment Challenge.
This week The Block contestants faced their...
7 new Dekton colours
Cosentino has expanded the Dekton range with a series of seven elegant new colours, each of which evoke a feeling of beauty and peace....
MINIWINCH by Effegi Brevetti
The MINIWINCH by Effegi Brevetti mechanism allows for great access into cabinets. The unique dampening action for both opening and closing flap style doors,...
Blum on show – Interzum 2015
First day at Interzum and my feet hurt and my head is spinning! So much to see and some great ideas on display. First...
Blum Aventos HK-XS
Meet ergonomic and design expectations with the new Blum AVENTOS HK-XS compact stay lift available this October.
The AVENTOS HK-XS compact stay lift is an...
The Block kitchens
The Block kitchens were revealed last week with all five couples opting for neutral, clean designs with subtle touches to make each space stand...
Blum LEGRABOX free
Blum has developed a new design option for the elegant LEGRABOX drawer system. Joining LEGRABOX pure is LEGRABOX free, offering design freedom to individualise.
LEGRABOX...
5 new colours for Corian®
2016 sees the introduction of 5 new colours for Corian® to give designers an even greater choice when selecting stunning finishes for their next...
Farmers Weathered Oak
A modern take on a classic kitchen
Inspired by the textured look that came out of the EuroCucina trade fair in Milan earlier this year,...
Blum launches in style
Blum welcomed the start of the 2014 AWISA Exhibition last night in front of 400 industry professionals. The Austrian fittings manufacturer introduced a number...
Corian integrated sinks and basins
The beauty of DuPont™ Corian® lies in its adaptability and this has never been more apparent than in the company's new line of integrated...
Blum’s TIP-ON innovation
Blum’s TIP-ON for doors and stay lifts offers new innovative concepts.
The revised TIP-ON programme from Blum offers more design options for handle-less doors and...
Wilsonart Traceless laminate
Wilsonart Traceless laminate allows you to touch the surface without leaving a trace with clever finger-print-proof technology.
Unsightly fingerprint smudges, smears and tell-tale coffee cup...
ASKO teams up with Adam Liaw
ASKO Appliances has announced Adam Liaw as its new brand ambassador.
Adam Liaw is a passionate home cook and winner of the second season of...
Lincoln Sentry DecoSplash
Exclusive to Lincoln Sentry DecoSplash is a solid metal (2mm aluminium) splashback coated with a durable polyurethane powder coating. Boasting the ultimate trifecta of quality,...
Blum visit – AIDT Tour 2016
The AIDT 2016 Tour Group enjoyed their time at the show in Milan together with a couple of days at the stunning Lake Como....
HIA GreenSmart Award winners
HIA GreenSmart Home of the Year
Kenick Constructions, North Queensland
HIA GreenSmart Display Home, partnered by CSR
Kenick Constructions, North Queensland
HIA GreenSmart Custom Built Home, partnered by...
Cosentino’s spectacular Sydney Opening
Thursday night last week saw the Cosentino Group open its new showroom in Sydney. Located at Level 1, Suite 30, 69 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria,...
Cosentino Silestone featured on “The Block”
This year's kitchen reveal week on hit TV show "The Block" showcased a range of kitchen designs - all from The Good Guys and...
Blum LEGRABOX pure
Experience elegance with LEGRABOX; the next milestone for the industry - with revolutionary new runner technology, functionality and design. LEGRABOX pure is an entirely...
Blum voted Top Trusted Brand 2015
Blum has been voted Number 1 for Architecture and Design’s Top 100 Trusted Brands for 2015. For almost 50 years, Infolink Building Products News (and...
HIA National Conference 2016
The HIA National Conference 2016 will be held from 19-21 May at the beautiful Hamilton Island. The Conference is the perfect opportunity to network...
Axor Montreux
Introducing a new classic product portfolio for the bathroom and kitchen - Axor Montreux, an iconic collection that is stylish and functional. Axor Montreux...
Planit at bInside 2016
Biesse Group Australia held its annual bInside event this month, with more than 1000 visitors across 3 open days. The event was held in...
Interior Design Trends 2017
The arrival of the New Year brings with it fresh trends across all areas of our lives. To help Australians stay ahead of the...
Blum’s new Tip-On Blumotion
Introducing Blum’s new Tip-On Blumotion for Legrabox and Movento, supporting handle-less furniture designs throughout the home.
Handle-less furniture is desired in many living areas –...
Blum Trade Catalogue and Technical Manual
The new Blum Trade Catalogue and Technical Manual 2016/2017 presents the complete range of Blum innovative product solutions. New products including LEGRABOX pure, AMBIA-LINE,...
Lincoln Sentry partnership with Gollinucci
Lincoln Sentry finds quality solutions with Gollinucci
For thousands of years Italy has been home to some extraordinary craftsman. From constructing a Colosseum fit for...
Silestone Acqua Fraccaroli
The Cosentiono Group has developed a new colour in collaboration with the renowned Brazilian interior design architect, Brunete Fraccaroli, which represents nature, health, happiness...
Blum SERVO-DRIVE flex
Electrical ergonomics for the whole kitchen with the introduction of Blum’s SERVO-DRIVE flex.
Blum has extended the possibilities of handle-less designs in kitchens within the...
Wilsonart AEON laminate
Wilsonart® AEON™ Enhanced Performance delivers a laminate with unique wear characteristics without compromising design flexibility. From satin to high-gloss, timber grain to quarry, there...
Neale Whitaker talks laundry design
Neale Whitaker, judge on The Block and Cosentino ambassador, talks laundry design.
Laundries should take stylistic cues from the kitchen or bathroom
If you're looking to...
Lincoln Sentry shines at AWISA
After more than 12 months of meticulous planning, the Lincoln Sentry exhibition at AWISA 2016 was the ‘show stopper’ it was billed to be...
ASKO in Top 25 of Most Trusted Brands
Recognised as a preferred brand in Australia and reaching the Top 25 in a survey on Australia’s most trusted brands, ASKO was voted as...
The importance of CAD software
The development of CAD software in the kitchen and bathroom industry has changed how many designers and cabinet makers operate. Long gone are the...
A visit with Blum
As part of the recent Australian International Design Tours trip to Interzum in Cologne, we were privileged to spend three days with Blum at...
Interzum 2017 – Hettich drawer expertise
At Interzum we were able to see the Hettich drawer expertise on display with platforms greatly extended across all segments. On display were new differentiation...
New Concrete by Wilsonart
Introducing Concrete by Wilsonart
If you are looking for a natural Concrete finish for your next project, check out the new Concrete by Wilsonart. Adding...
Pixalux Structural Light Panels
Pixalux Structural Light Panels are an innovative lighting product for architectural, commercial and retail design applications. The innovative aspect of Pixalux is the ability...
Materials & Nature at Interzum 2017
The Materials & Nature Piazzas at Interzum 2017 will look at the roles of materials in individualisation with Katrin de Louw once again in...
HIA NSW Apprentice Awards
As we head towards Christmas and the industry is screaming for decent tradies it's worth taking time to acknowledge those apprentices who were winners...
LEGRABOX released by Blum in Australia
Blum marked the next milestone in the industry – LEGRABOX pure, in their Sydney showroom on Thursday 11th June; welcoming the availability of the...
Cosentino gets “Hot in the City”
Three and a half years after relaunching the Silestone product on its own terms in Australia, Cosentino has redesigned its showroom and transformed the...
Cosentino Space Kitchen
At the first fair of the year in Spain for Cosentino Group, Feria de Valencia, the company releases the Cosentino Space Kitchen to showcase...
Hansgrohe announced as AIDT 2017 tour sponsor
Hansgrohe has been announced as the first sponsor of the AIDT 2017 tour to Interzum and Ligna. The Hansgrohe Group is based in Schiltach...
Cosentino launches online sales tools
Cosentino 3D Home is an iPad simulator created using advanced technology that allows users to design customised rooms that can be visualised with real-time...
Blum sponsors CMDA awards
Blum proudly sponsors the third national Cabinet Makers and Designers Association Annual Awards celebrating the top level of cabinet making and design.
Held in conjunction...
Blum at AWISA
Blum at AWISA presented a synergy of motion and technology in 2016, inspiring visitors by highlighting Blum’s numerous innovations, comprehensive product offer, digital services and...
HIA Guide to Bathroom Planning and Design
The newly updated HIA Guide to Bathroom Planning and Design has just been released and is available to order online.
This new industry reference guide...
Dekton® XGloss new colours
Cosentino is pleased to announce the addition of new natural colours to the Dekton® XGloss line, the innovative line of polished, high-tech, ultra-compact surfaces...
Asko sous-vide drawer
Introducing the Asko sous-vide drawer which combines Scandinavian design with state-of-the-art technology and functionality, offering home cooks the opportunity to advance their cooking skills.
The...
Blum at Salone del Mobile
Blum joins biennial Salone del Mobile delegates in Milan this April to experience upcoming industry trends within EuroCucina.
The International interior design show Salone del...
FIAA Regional Road Show
The FIAA Regional Road Show covers all your Workplace Hot Topics.
Date: 7 March 2016 to 11 March 2016
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Where: Various regional locations...
Cosentino Rafael Nadal event
An exclusive event at Crown Melbourne held last week ahead of the Australian Open celebrates the Cosentino Rafael Nadal partnership. The event marks the upcoming...
We’re taking a break
Wishing all our readers a happy and safe break over the Festive Season. TKBB will be taking a well earned rest over the holidays...
Vauth Sagel Planero
Newly released at this year's Interzum is the Vauth Sagel Planero new tray shelving system. With its tray-like shelf design, Planero represents a move...
Home Renovations to recover as New Building Slows
The latest edition of the HIA Renovations Roundup report has been released and it indicates Home Renovations to recover as New Building Slows.
Home renovations...
Waste Systems by Hettich
From the brand renowned for quality cabinetry hardware and manufacturing high quality products for all areas of the home comes the InnoTech Atira and ArciTech...
New pastels from AGA
AGA has unveiled two new colour options, adding pastels to its product colour palette. Rose and Lemon are now available in the Total Control...
Dekton outdoor kitchen at KBIS 2017
Daniel Germani debuts outdoor kitchen ASA-D2 at KBIS 2017
Last week at KBIS 2017, designer Daniel Germani debuted his outdoor kitchen ASA-D2 in collaboration with...
Virtual Reality with Vortek Spaces
New technology is making its mark on our industry, with virtual reality tools providing designers and manufacturers the ability to convey their ideas and...
2017 International Tour
AIDT, in association with SCM Group, Hansgrohe and HIA, presents...
Australian International Design Tours (AIDT) is pleased to announce the 2017 International Tour to Interzum in...
SCM Group Australia joins AIDT’s 2017 Tour
It is with great pleasure and pride we announce SCM Group Australia has joined AIDT's 2017 Tour to Interzum as a major sponsor. The Australian...
Blum’s 2015 Dynamic Space update
If you haven’t been to a Blum Dynamic Space workshop – the obvious question is “why not?”. The revamped 2015 programme provides all you...
Hansgrohe Design Prize 2017
Design students and young graduates from all fields of design are invited to submit future-oriented solutions that redefine the use of water in the...
Onda bathroom range
New and exclusive to Lincoln Sentry, the Onda Bathroom range provides complete and functional accessories for the bathroom. Made in Italy by Gollinucci, the...
Are renovations Australia’s next building boom?
"Are renovations Australia's next building boom"? Yes, according to the latest edition of the HIA Renovations Roundup report which predicts that home renovations will become
an...
Dekton® featured at Rafa Nadal Academy
Dekton®, the ultra-compact surface by Cosentino Group, shows all its potential, versatility and infinite architectural and design possibilities at the "Rafa Nadal Academy by...
Silestone Eternal
The new Silestone Eternal launched last week in Australia with a dazzling new collection of colours that pay homage to the most sought-after, exotic marbles...
Interzum 2017 – new Blum hinges
Interzum 2017 has been filled with many amazing products and we loved the idea of these new Blum hinges for individual furniture.
These new Blum...
New colours of Corian
Introducing the new colours of Corian® with new aesthetics in onyx, concrete and prima as innovative colours and patterns take a bold step forward.
Achieved with...
The world of materials at Interzum
As we inch closer to the 2017 International Tour it's time to take a look at the world of materials at Interzum. At this...
Hettich SmarTrays
Modular and compact, the talented Hettich SmarTrays are just as much at home below the desk top as in any cabinet. In the lockable...
HIA GWA Kitchen & Bathroom Report
The Housing Industry Association (HIA), the voice of Australia’s residential building industry, has launched the HIA-GWA Kitchen & Bathroom Report for 2016/17.
“The installation of...
Dekton® presents four new colours
Dekton® by Cosentino, the innovative ultra-compact surface solution has expanded its range of colours with the launch of four new unique and vibrant tones, three...
Gold for AXOR Citterio Select kitchen tap
At the 2017 German Design Awards Ceremony in Frankfurt am Main the AXOR Citterio Select kitchen tap received the 2017 German Design Award in...
Vauth-Sagel Envi Tool Box
As released at this year's SICAM, this is the Vauth-Sagel Envi Tool box, a perfectly organised waste separation system with additional features that is...
Hansgrohe – day 2
We started our second day with Hansgrohe back at the Aquademie where we were greeted by Gregory Crouzeix and taken on a tour of...
The Kitchen of the Future – Silestone Institute
The Kitchen of the Future - and how it might look and function - is the focus of a new report produced by the...
Blatant plagiarism awarded
The blatant plagiarism of an AXOR and Hansgrohe tap has been recognised at the "Plagiarius 2017" awards, held for the 41st time at an...
Silestone® Suede
Silestone® Suede, the innovative velvety texture
The most advanced matte finish available in quartz surfacing has been realised - characterised by an unmatched velvety feel...
Blum Tip-On Blumotion for Tandembox now available
Blum Tip-on Blumotion for Tandembox is the latest technological development for the range with the latest step in performance optimisation available in Australia from...
Hansgrohe – Day 1
Our day in the gorgeous town of Schiltach began with a short train ride to the headquarters of Hansgrohe and its Aquadamie. We were...
Hettich’s exclusive range of ProDecor handles
ProDecor meets trends in line with the market
Hettich’s exclusive range of ProDecor handles now includes new designs in line with the market and current...
Silestone® N-Boost
The field of quartz surfaces has been upgraded and revolutionised thanks to an innovative new technological development called Silestone® N-Boost.
The extraordinarily hard and resilient...
A day with Miele
We arrived at our Bielefeld hotel after an uneventful flight from Cologne and enjoyed a relaxing dinner in the hotel with our hosts from...
AIDT 2017 – SCM Group Day 1
Our first day with SCM Group started in Bologne. Having enjoyed an amazing dinner the night before featuring a range of local pastas, we...
Blum Light for the World at Interzum
For more than 30 years, guests at the Interzum trade fair in Cologne, the most important trade fair for Blum, have been signing the...
AIDT 2017 – SCM Group Day 2
Day two brought gorgeous sunshine and gloriously mild weather as we jumped back in the cars for a journey of around an hour and...
Cindy Crawford and Silestone®
Internationally renowned supermodel Cindy Crawford and Silestone® have held an exclusive event together in the heart of Hollywood.
This is the first event Cosentino has held...
Talostone new leather honed finish
One of Australia’s leading stone companies, Talostone now introduces a new leather honed finish which provides a natural marble look together with a leather...
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2018: work in progress
Preparations are in full swing for the next edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano which
will be back from 17th to 22nd April 2018 with...
Get to know – QIDA
The Queensland Interior Decorators’ Association (QIDA) is a dynamic, supportive membership group of qualified interior decorators and designers, design students and industry associates.
QIDA members...
The future of tradition with Smeg
Italian appliance brand Smeg offers its expert opinion on the future of tradition and how this will impact kitchen design in Australia in years...
Talostone new leather-honed Concrete finish
Talostone, one of Australia’s leading stone companies, introduces two key finishes now available in a leather-honed finish for an added point of difference -...
AWISA 4-7 July 2018
AWISA 2018 takes place at the multi-level ICC Sydney from 4-7 July 2018. It is organised by the Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association to...
Corian® Washplanes at Queen Mary University
Corian® Washplanes, designed with the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer, have been installed at the Queen Mary University in London. Specified to improve the wellbeing...
Smeg 70cm appliances
Italian design specialist, Smeg, has opened up a wealth of opportunity with an extended offering of 70cm appliances for those who have limited space...
Get to know ASOFIA
ASOFIA (the Australian Shop and Office Fitting Industry Association) covers the professionals, suppliers, developers and regulators who design, buy, sell, build, check and install...
Visit Gollinucci on the AIDT 2018 Tour
AIDT 2018 tour participants will visit the city of Cesana, near Bologna, to enjoy some time with Gollinucci courtesy of sponsor Lincoln Sentry. Gollinucci...
