The new Furnipart wood collection from Nover
The new Furnipart wood collection from Nover introduces new materials from sustainable forestry.
Sustainability in Hettich
Hettich, the fourth-generation family business known for its quality furniture fittings and hardware, has announced a new campaign for sustainable practices
ACFA March 2023 Industry Connect Event – CoINVEST, Networking and Hafele...
The upcoming March ACFA Industry Connect Event featuring CoInvest, HR updates, a walk around the Häfele showroom and networking with peers is not one you will want to miss!
MERIVOBOX: The box platform for your ideas
The new MERIVOBOX – Blum’s recent box system is now released in Australia and available from Lincoln Sentry.
Schweigen on the Health Risks Of Improper Kitchen Ventilation
Be informed as a designer why a rangehood is essential for your client and how the choice of which one matters.
ACFA Industry Awards Now Open
The ACFA team is pleased to announce that entries have now opened for this year's Industry Awards, to be held on Friday 15th September 2023 in Sydney.
Cabinetry lighting solutions for Smart Homes
Experience freedom like never before with the new Halemeier Magic lighting range partnered with Hettich.
Krome half moon handles available at Nover
Nover's Krome half moon handles are the newest addition to the Project handle collection.
KBDi WA & NSW March 2023 Chapter Events
Look out Western Australia and New South Wales – you won’t want to miss these upcoming KBDi Chapter Events in March!
KBDi SA & Qld March 2023 Chapter Events
Heads up South Australia and Queensland – you won’t want to miss these upcoming KBDi Chapter Events!
Can you use ChatGPT for your business?
By now you’ve probably all heard about ChatGPT – the automated system that can produce copy on practically any subject.
Lincoln Sentry acquires Furniture Hardware Supplies SA
Lincoln Sentry has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the business of Furniture Hardware Supplies SA.
Schweigen launches exclusive rangehood brand Schweigen X with Harvey Norman
The newly launched Schweigen X brand sets the bar for cutting-edge design, innovation and durability in premium kitchen rangehoods.
KBDi February Victoria Chapter Event
KBDi is very excited to be hosting its first event of the year in Caesarstone’s stunning Heatherton showroom.
2023 Brand Refresh
In a crowded market, your best asset is your brand. Your brand is the easily-recognisable elements that connect your customers with your brand promise and your brand credentials.
Workplace advice with ACFA – Employment Contracts
As the industry gears up for 2023, many are looking for new staff and will be looking at areas of their business such as employment contracts.
Hettich’s AvanTech YOU wins Archiproducts Design Award
Hettich's AvanTech YOU drawer system has won the prestigious 2022 Archiproducts Design Award.
Arpa high pressure laminates available at Nover
The high pressure laminates by Arpa Industriale, available at Nover, have all the style of an Italian made product.
Hettich’s captivating showroom experience
Hettich has unveiled its all-new showroom in the heart of South Melbourne - a harmonious mix of world-class quality brands coming together in a space that brings Hettich products to life.
Alfresco Kitchens with Nover
Nover has an extensive range of products to cater for manufacturing alfresco kitchens that you can custom build!
Fisher & Paykel’s Ultimate Kitchen Solutions
Ultimate Kitchen Solutions is Fisher & Paykel’s understanding that the kitchens should flex with us, accommodating any scenario we throw at it.
Veosys stainless steel hinge from Hettich
The Veosys stainless steel hinge from Hettich is a robust all rounder and ideal when designing an alfresco kitchen.
ACFA Training continues to benefit More Apprentices in NSW
ACFA continues to educate Cabinet and Furniture Making Apprentices across NSW with its Workplace-Based Training Model.
Nover at Design Show Australia
Nover showcased its products at the recent Design Show Australia, held in Sydney on 20-22 October 2022.
ACFA 2022 Industry Conference wrap-up
At the ACFA 2022 Industry Conference industry colleagues gathered to spend time investing in themselves and to network face-to-face once again.
SA, QLD, WA and VIC November KBDi Chapter Events
South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria – you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi events coming up in November!
Contemporary Style with Fisher & Paykel
Fisher & Paykel’s four, carefully curated style families make it easy to specify product combinations, with shared characteristics and details, and help you express a bespoke kitchen plan.
Hettich AvanTech YOU
Introducing the Hettich AvanTech YOU with integrated LED lighting within the drawer system that lights up on opening to illuminate the sides and interior of the drawers.
SYSTEMA – a collab with Andrea Federici and Domus Line
Passion, courage, the ability to look beyond conventions and put experience and professionalism at the centre; these are the ingredients of Andrea Federici’s Collab with Domus Line.
Evostone available at Nover
With the look and feel of real quartz stone, Evostone, available at Nover, is a unique, innovative and versatile solid surface
Schweigen: Benefits of Ducted vs Recirculating Rangehoods
One choice that your client will need to make early on in the design process is between a ducted or a recirculating rangehood.
2022 ACFA Industry Conference
The ACFA 2022 Industry Conference is on THIS WEEK. Friday 21st October will see the industry join together in Melbourne for a wonderful day of speaker sessions.
Quality European Compact Laminates from Lincoln Sentry
Ideal for the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, wardrobe or office space, Lincoln Sentry is proud to distribute quality European compact laminate from Express Benches.
Schweigen – Proud Program Partner of the Hart & Co. Kitchen...
Schweigen is pleased to support the inaugural awards program that shines the light on outstanding Western Australian kitchen and laundry design.
Design Freedom
Design Freedom lets you plan beyond the work triangle and customise a kitchen layout to exactly suit how your clients live.
KBDi October VIC, QLD, NSW and WA Chapter Events
Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting events coming up in October!
KBDi 2022 Designer Awards – Bathroom categories
The KBDi 2022 Design awards were held last month in a series of gala and presentation nights. In a special series of posts, here...
KBDi 2022 Designer Awards – Kitchen categories
The KBDi 2022 Design awards were held last month in a series of gala and presentation nights. Here are all the winners in the Chapter Kitchen categories.
KBDi 2022 Design Awards – State Winners
The KBDi 2022 Design awards were held last month in a series of gala and presentation nights. Here are all the winners in the State categories.
KBDi 2022 Design Awards – National Winners
The KBDi 2022 Design awards were held last month in a series of gala and presentation nights. Here are all the winners in the National categories.
Connecting business functions for success
One of the major causes of lack of productivity in any business is a disconnection between the numerous applications and programs used
ACFA introduces 2022 Industry Conference Speaker Line-up
With five interactive sessions at the ACFA 2022 Industry Conference, there is going to be something for you to take back and help your business succeed.
Peka Lina available at Nover
Peka continues to evolve and develop cutting-edge products such as the addition of the Peka Lina trouser rack, hook rail and Pesolo wardrobe accessories, available at Nover.
The Beauty of Choice
The Beauty of Choice is the ability to specify the perfect product style and integration option to complement the kitchen aesthetic
EASi by Domus Line
As part of the D-MOTION collection, a set of luminaires that enable the user to control brightness and tone of white, Domus Line offers EASi
South Australia September KBDi Chapter Event
Western Australia and South Australia - you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi Chapter Events happening in September!
5 critical mistakes ruining your renovation business
In the renovation “real world”, we know of the hidden dangers that can undermine your business success and we understand the value of design in creating solutions to customer’s problems
Endless Design Stories with FENIX NTM available at Nover
Discover FENIX, the innovative materials for interior design created by Arpa Industriale and available at Nover.
ACFA Conference to help plan for success
The ACFA 2022 Industry Conference is taking place in Melbourne at the Crowne Plaza, on Friday the 21st of October 2022.
Discover Kitchen Perfection
Fisher & Paykel aspires to understand how the world around us will continue to shift and evolve, and design appliances that not only reflect but complement and enable that.
Lincoln Sentry heats up with Franke appliances
In exciting news just announced this month, Lincoln Sentry is now offering a select range of Franke appliances to customers.
Ayrmont Reporting & Resource Management
This month we take a closer look at two specific functions of the Ayrmont ARMS CRM and showcase how vital these systems are
Domus Line HIDDI D-Motion
Blending functionality with minimum dimensions, these are the underlying elements of the HIDDI project, a small LED luminaire designed by Domus Line
How Schweigen SteelFlex™ outperforms traditional rangehood ducting
Every design element of a rangehood is important, including one that is almost always hidden from view – its ducting.
Nover 2022 Platinum sinks and mixers collection
Nover is proud to present the 2022 Platinum sinks and mixers collection – a brilliant range of elegant, practical and truly reliable products
Project Scheduling with Ayrmont
The Ayrmont Technologies’ ARMS CRM provides a wealth of support tools to ensure efficient business process automation including Project Scheduling.
BASKI SF by Domus Line
BASKI SF by Domus Line is a symmetrical light projection luminaire, recommended for use in kitchen base units with pull-out elements or hinged doors.
Milwaukee and ACFA partnership
Milwaukee Tool is happy to announce its partnership with the Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association. By working alongside the ACFA, Milwaukee’s goal is to...
NSW and WA June KBDi Chapter Events
New South Wales and Western Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi Chapter Events happening in June!
VIC, QLD and SA KBDi June Chapter events
Victoria, Queensland and South Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi Chapter Events happening in June!
How the Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer™ dishwasher inspires design freedom
The modern kitchen is used for many things, which has, in turn, created new approaches to spatial planning and aesthetic directions.
Digital Automation to simplify your business
Introducing the Ayrmont Technologies’ ARMS CRM – an industry-specific solution for renovators, built and customised specifically for your business.
Riverso drawer system
The Riverso drawer system, available at Nover, allows drawers to be opened from both sides, in island units and room dividers.
KBDi Designer Awards 2022
KDBi is excited to announce the opening of the KBDi Designer Awards 2022! KDBi has introduced exciting changes to this year’s program, and encourages members to check out the 2022 Entry Guidelines.
KBDi May Chapter Events
Victoria, South Australia and Queensland – you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi Chapter Events happening in May!
Schweigen: Successful kitchen design begins with the rangehood
At Schweigen, we know a thing or two about what homeowners are looking for in terms of silent ventilation solution
Fisher & Paykel Lunch with the Designers
As part of its ongoing commitment to the design community, last month Fisher & Paykel held another of its “Lunch with the Designers” at its Sydney Experience Centre.
KBDi NSW Chapter Event
You are invited to the KBDi NSW Chapter Event which will be held on Thursday, the 7th of April at 6pm at 69A Bourke Street, Alexandria.
KBDi Victoria Chapter Event
You are invited to the next KBDi Victoria chapter event which will be held on Thursday, 24th of March at 6:15pm at RCC Parkville.
Nover 2022 Product Catalogue
The Nover 2022 Product Catalogue has just launched with more than 2500 products for all kitchen requirements with new products.
Schweigen: Silence is the New Black
Schweigen is pleased to now offer Australia’s top-selling silent undermount models in durable, stunning and stain-resistant matte black steel.
ACFA 2021 Awards – Kitchen & Interior Category winners
The ACFA 2021 Industry Awards were held last Friday at a fabulous face-to-face event at Dockside, Darling Harbour to celebrate all the winners and finalists.
ACFA 2021 Industry Awards – Major winners
The ACFA 2021 Industry Awards were held last Friday at a fabulous face-to-face event at Dockside, Darling Harbour to celebrate all the winners and finalists.
Fenix is now carbon neutral
As of 1 December 2021, FENIX innovative materials for interior design, available at Nover, are carbon neutral.
Holl by Domus Line
Holl by Domus Line is a new lighting system that will transform any interior into an ethereal space, creating light sculptures from furniture pieces.
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KBDi February Video Conferences
KBDi has three exciting online video conferences lined up for February 2022 on the 8th, 15th and 22nd that you won’t want to miss.
Schweigen: Why mesh filters work best on rangehoods
Paying close attention to the appliances in a kitchen design is crucial to help your client get the best possible use of their space. Take the rangehood, for example.
Scavolini Formalia bathroom collection
Designed by Vittore Niolu, this is the stunning Formalia bathroom collection with its exceptional aesthetic and ambience and a functional, contemporary design.
Schweigen is now Climate Positive
Schweigen collaborates with leading partners around the world to develop premium products that represent the very best of European styling and Australian ingenuity.
Here are your finalists for the ACFA Industry Awards 2021 ...
After a record number of entries to this year’s ACFA Industry Awards 2021, the judges have taken a look at each project and have announced the finalists.
Scavolini new “home system” Formalia, designed by Vittore Niolu
A joint project between Scavolini and designer Vittor Niolu has resulted in the amazing Formalia collection for the kitchen and living room.
Fisher & Paykel Steam Care laundry appliances
In a subtle and sophisticated graphite colour to match any laundry design, this Fisher & Paykel Steam Care front loader has advanced wash functions.
Every home deserves Schweigen SteelFlex™
Revolutionary high-performance safety ducting now comes standard with all Schweigen Silent Rangehoods for unbeatable value, safety and performance.
Evostone
With the look and feel of real quartz stone, Evostone, available at Nover, is a unique, innovative and versatile acrylic solid surface.
Scavolini celebrates 60 years of history
In 2021, Scavolini celebrated its 60th anniversary as one of the leading names in the furniture world and synonymous with excellence “Made in Italy” all over the world.
Breathe better with Schweigen Silent Exhaust Fans
Schweigen’s silent exhaust fans prevent mould build-up by swiftly and silent removing steam, odours and airborne bacteria without the use of harmful chemicals
X-Driver by Domus Line
Introducing X-Driver by Domus Line, an integrated system of controllers for LED luminaires developed by Domus Line.
Have you been considering joining an Industry Association?
For more than 70 Years, ACFA has been the Australian industry association for furniture, cabinet making, kitchen & joinery.
OE Elsafe new range available at Lincoln Sentry
OE Elsafe new range of chargers, power docks and cable management are now available through Lincoln Sentry.
Trespa Meteon by Nover
Trespa Meteon by Nover has been engineered for exterior coverings such as facade cladding, alfresco kitchens, balcony panelling and more recently outdoor furniture.
ACFA 2021 Industry Awards deadline extended – more time to capture...
ACFA has extended the deadline for project submissions with entries now closing on Sunday, 28th November 2021. As restrictions are eased over the coming weeks, now is the time to plan out what projects you want to enter.
Fisher & Paykel’s next-generation Trade Resources makes design faster and easier
Fisher & Paykel’s next-generation Trade Resources makes it easier and faster for SDA’s to design and document kitchens and laundries.
Scavolini at Milan Design Week 2021
At the recently completed SuperSalone 2021, part of Milano Design Week, Scavolini presented a preview of its new kitchen and bathroom collections in partnership with Diesel Living.
Furnipart releases new sustainable handles
Danish company Furnipart has released a range of new sustainable handles at London Design Festival which is taking place from 18-26 September 2021.
KBDi October events
Gear up for these fantastic new KBDi face-to-face events being held in October in Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.
Schweigen: Quiet Kitchens are the Future
Discover top tips, trends and innovative appliances like Schweigen silent rangehoods to help your clients reclaim the acoustic comfort of their home.
Veosys stainless steel hinge available at Hettich Australia
Hettich Australia is pleased to launch the Veosys stainless steel hinge - the corrosion proof all rounder for indoors and out.
Akril AliPro newly launched at Nover
New to Nover is Akril AliPro – an aluminium composite panel used in installations directly behind any cooktop, creating a seamless alternative to coloured glass splashbacks.
KBDi Designer Awards 2021 – National Award winners
Congratulations to all the National Award winners from the KBDi Designer Awards 2021 - here's a full wrap up of the winners from last Friday night's awards.