The KBDi 2016 Design Awards were held on Saturday night at a fantastic event that was the perfect end to a wonderful symposium weekend. Winners were announced in all chapter categories as well as the three major national winners.
KBDi 2016 Design Awards – National winners
KBDi Australian Certified Designer of the Year 2016
Alex Norman CKD Au (Brilliant SA, SA)
KBDi Accredited Designer, Alex Norman CKD Au (www.brilliantsa.com.au) presented two beautifully designed kitchen projects which impressed the judging panel immensely. The judges described Alex’s presentation as ‘technically and aesthetically outstanding’. In both instances, her response to the client brief was perfectly executed, from both practical and visual standpoints, and the designer’s knowledge and application of the elements and principles of design were obvious.
KBDi Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year 2016
Kia Douglas (Western Cabinets, WA)
WA’s Kia Douglas (www.westerncabinets.com.au) collected no less than five awards over the course of the Gala! The family friendly, relaxed and laid back vibe of Kia’s winning design had the judges from hello! A new build on a very small lot in an historical WA suburb provided the designer with an interesting brief, and the combination of a modern design with industrial charm proved to be the perfect solution.
KBDi Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year 2016
Giovanni Giannace (Elementi Concept, WA)
First time KBDi entrant, Giovanni Giannace (www.elementiconcept.com), made a striking debut: Giovanni’s large bathroom design earned him a number of awards. The designer’s considered approach to the bathroom renovation was highly commended by the judging panel. From the incorporation of existing architectural elements to the layout of tiles and wall cladding, and the selection of fixtures and fittings, the designer’s meticulous planning paid off in a timeless and stunning bathroom renovation.
KBDi Australian Design Space Award 2016
Kristina Schubert (Creative Home Plus, SA)
The judges loved the designer’s attention to detail, practical space planning and sensible finish selections, and commended them on a technically accurate and professional presentation.
KBDi First Time Entrant Award 2016
Kristina Schubert (Creative Home Plus, SA)
The panel loved the designer’s attention to detail, practical space planning and sensible finish selections, and felt the design solution was a perfect response to a complex client brief.
KBDi & KBQ People’s Choice Award – Kitchen Design of the Year 2016
Kia Douglas (Western Cabinets, WA)
KBDi & KBQ People’s Choice Award – Bathroom Design of the Year 2016
Rainer Kwast (Harvey Norman Design & Renovations, NSW)
About the KBDi Awards
Now in its eighth year, the KBDi Designer Awards program is a well established and highly regarded event on the Australian design calendar. The program recognises the professionalism and talent of Australian kitchen and bathroom designers, and is buoyed by the support of industry sponsors and partners. This year’s KBDi kitchen awards were proudly sponsored by Cabinet Makers Insurance Brokers (www.cmib.com.au), while E & S Trading (www.eands.com.au) were valued sponsors of the KBDi 2016 bathroom awards. Lincoln Sentry (www.lincolnsentry.com.au) once again sponsored the coveted award for Australian Certified Designer of the Year, and TLD Kitchens (www.tldkitchens.com.au) sponsored the Design Space and First Time Entrant Awards. Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly continued its ongoing support with the People’s Choice Award, and Austaron proudly supplied each of the design trophies.
Stay tuned…tomorrow we will bring you the full breakdown of chapter and category winners.
