Staron Design Awards 2014: Edition 2 Winners
Residential Winner
The Residential Category winner is Alex Norman from Brilliant SA. Alex was awarded for her design of the kitchen and bathroom spaces of...
Corian Design Awards – overall winners 2014
2014 Overall Project Category Winner
Peter Koh - Coleman Lane
Corian® was chosen to meet the special requirements of the curved living house design....
Puro – project by Michele Marcon for Milldue
PURO is the new geometrically-inspired washbasin from Milldue in collaboration with designer Michele Marcon. The basin features a contemporary aesthetic with its 45-degree tops...
Graff preview for ISH 2015
With ISH 2015 fast approaching product information is coming in thick and fast. Last year we brought you the Dressage bath, a joint effort...
Inverse wall tiles from Academy Tiles
Inverse is a new range of wall tiles from Academy Tiles which features a random diagonal contrast of satin and gloss finishes within each...
ISH Preview – Antonio Lupi
The previews from ISH are coming in hard and fast with the show due to be held in Frankfurt from 10-14 March 2015. We'd...
ISH Preview – Scarabeo
Remember those cute Bucket basins we saw last year in Milan? From the same company comes a new, contemporary design - Mizu.
Mizu, by Emo...
Lapèlle leather tiles
From Studio Lapèlle, this is a new collection of wall and floor coverings with a unique finish. Named "Collezione Lapèlle" these tiles are made from...
imm Awards 2015
„And the winners are…” – that was the slogan, on 18 January 2015 the Interior Innovation Awards – Best of Best 2015 was awarded in...
Teuco wins again!
An award of international calibre goes to Pop and I Bordi bathtubs of Autoritratti Collection
Winning an Interior Innovation Award is always a great honour....
Caesarstone Concetto Collection
These stunning surfaces are from the Concetto™ Collection by Caesarstone. Hand-made from individually cut and bound semi-precious stones, Concetto is a beautiful blend of art,...
Aquabeat from iB Rubinetterie
iB Rubinetterie is recognised for its utmost creativity in the bathroom sphere, with Italian designers Andrea and Davide Bregoli continually conveying a fresh, new approach to modern...
IXL Tastic introduces 3 new modules
IXL Tastic's new Neo modules have been designed as a natural extension of the current Neo single and dual models - offering the light, vent...
Custom-made mosaic tiles
Australian-based (located in Newcastle, NSW), ExoTiles is a start-up company which imports a range of premium mosaic tiles into Australia and creates a variety...
ISH Preview – I Piani from Cielo
Designed by Lorenzo Bellini and on show at this year's ISH fair, I Piani is the latest release from Italian manufacturer Cielo. I Piani...
Bathroom trends according to “ISH”
This article (created by the organisers at ISH) is designed to get you to go to their show.....
"The latest luxury lifestyle trend in the...
FIR Italia’s pre ISH release
Confirming their presence at ISH, Fir Italia has updated its offer regarding the shower space by giving a preview of a broad multifunctional "shower" programme...
Kohler Aleo tapware
Aleo, from Kohler, features understated design, geometric profiles and technical proficiency. Designed for undermount or countertop basins the taps, in two sizes, feature beautifully simple lines that belie the technical prowess...
Victoria & Albert Ravello bath in NZ
Victoria & Albert's Ravello bath has been chosen to complement the astonishing views and majestic surroundings of New Zealand's Matakauri Lodge.
Located a stone’s through...
“Art” in the bathroom – really?
"Start 2015 with a bit of humour" was the call!!
Bathrooms - serenity and solace behind that door. But for some the opportunity to create,...
Ceramica Althea celebrates 20 years
Located in the province of Viterbo, the Italian bathroom furnishing company Ceramica Althea celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Founder and current owner Genesio...
Nabhi Filigrana by Kreoo
From one of my favourite bathroom product designers and manufacturers comes this stunning new range of decorative finishes which can be applied to all...
New basins for Caroma
The ‘Muze’, ‘Teo’, ‘Grace’ and ‘Quinn’ basins, are inspired, designed and made in Italy and, together, they form Caroma’s ‘Inspiring New Basin Range’. Featuring...
Terra – essential, soft and natural like the earth.
Contrary to popular belief, Graff is an American company based in Wisconsin and their latest offering is Terra. Terra is the exquisite collection to...
“Bevelled tile revival” – will it happen?
At Cersaie there was a rather unusual push from exhibitors on bevelled tiles. And most who were there believed that there is a revival...
Bathroom design trends from Kaldewei
In an interview featured in Kaldewei's latest newsletter, Arndt Papenfuß, Head of Marketing for Kaldewei, talks about the latest design trends as well as...
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...
Antonio Lupi – new products at Cersaie 2014
Antonio Lupi is one of my favourite bathware companies because the company always manages to surprise, delight and inspire me with its extensive collection...
Casalgrande Padana – Marmoker tile series
Newly released at Cersaie 2014, Casalgrande Padana introduces the Marmoker Series from the Granitoker Line. Made with cutting-edge digital technology applied to stoneware, the...
Mastella does it again
We are constantly advised about new website launches. Some are just downright ordinary, whilst occasionally you see one or two that really catch the...
Cersaie 2014 – multifunctional showerheads from Fir Italia
Newly released at this year's Cersaie fair, this programme of multifunctional shower heads feature three types of water jet and work by means of...
New G-Series Electronic Tapware range from Caroma
For hygienic, hands-free operation take a look at the new G-Series Electronic Tapware range from Caroma. Ideal for installation in corporate, commercial, healthcare, education,...
Sustainability in the Kitchen and Bathroom
Kohler is a big company! So big they have a position in their organisation that is titled "Senior Channel Manager in Sustainability". Rob Zimmerman...
Bisazza collections previewed at Cersaie 2014
At Cersaie 2014 in Bologna, Bisazza debuted several new collections, including the Bisazza Contemporary Cement Tiles collection, a new line featuring a contemporary, sophisticated...
Visually stunning bathrooms
Following Grand Designs in Melbourne last year we wrote about Visual Resource and their style and class when it came to art in glass...
“Ovum Bath” released just before Verona’s show of stone
On the eve of the imminent 2014 edition and for the third year, Marmomacc & the City (a show for those connected with the stone industry) is...
K09 by Kerasan – for a compact bathroom
Designed by Roman Adolini, Italian designer and architect, this is a gorgeous vitreous china range from Kerasan. The K09 range is specifically designed to...
Strayt by Kohler
Strayt, the newest release from Kohler, is a contemporary range of tapware and accessories that reflects the ancient Chinese philosophy of 'Wai Yuan Nei...
Kohler’s Bathroom of the Future
When Australia’s SJB Architects were invited to design the Bathroom of the Future for Kohler’s Flagship store in Shanghai, China they envisaged a luxurious...
You need to register with Yepsketch (it’s free!!)
In a world where computers and the internet play such a huge and important part of our lives, the downside is often the associated...
Meteo_Ra showerhead from Antonio Lupi
The Meteo collection from Antonio Lupi is designed by Nevio Tellatin and this new showerhead - Meteo_Ra - is a further development of the...
Stunning Vessel bathtub and wash basin
With a strong sense of sophistication and a moody maturity, this is the Vessel bathtub and wash basin from Splinter Works. Visually arresting, the...
The Marina Bathtub by Planit
PLANIT is one of the most renown qualified Italian companies specialized in manufacturing of Solid Surface - especially of DuPont Corian. In 15 years...
Jungle Wash by UPGroup
If you've ever wanted to visit the Amazon without leaving home, this new design from UPGroup might just do it for you.
Designed by José...
Does black work in the bathroom?
We often think of bathrooms as quite, calm and in some ways, almost soft – unless you surprise us on Facebook with yellow diamond...
Three new products from Webert
From Italian manufacturer Webert comes three new products in the company's "Comfort" range. All are stunning takes on the traditional showerhead and all were...
Danish creation now available in Australia
Flip Around is a super sleek, minimalist table, designed by Copenhagen-based designers NORM Architects. The design is a multifunctional piece of furniture that can...
Tagina – Cersaie 2014 Preview
The Cersaie previews are flooding in and I couldn't resist sharing this one, from Tagina Ceramiche d'arte, with you.
This is the company's new Deco...
Sculptured Inspiration for the bathroom
As truly one of it’s kind, Milestone, the pedestal washbasin, by luxury Italian bath ware designers Teuco, brings you new product that through genuine architectural structure...
Early Cersaie Preview
It's destined to be a well remembered show - Cersaie held in Bologna Italy in September is the Tile Show to go to. Over...
Candana brings Noken to Australia
Candana welcomes Spanish innovation to the family and into the Australian bathroom landscape with the arrival of the anticipated Lounge series by Noken. Having...
Cielo releases another stunning range
Cielo always delivers - and this latest release is no exception!
Wood's elegant warmth meets the powerfully contemporary clean lines in "Home", the latest collection...
Dynamo Shower from Cristina Rubinetterie
How would you like a shower that provides its own fully self-powered lighting? Think it can't be done? Let me introduce you to the...
Pittella – a spot of courtesy in the bathroom!
Visiting shows at places like I Salone on the one hand provides the type of information and knowledge we try to bring you in...
Scaletta from Tubes
For something new in bathroom heating and heated towel rails, here is Scaletta from Tubes - part of the company's Elements Collection.
Designed by Elisa...
Axor Starck V – transparent mixer
Philippe Starck does it again. At the Axor flagship store in Milan this week, the company and the designer introduced a revolutionary washbasin mixer....
Dorf Epic Cascade tapware
This is Dorf’s new tapware range – Epic Cascade. Building on the success of its epic tapware collection, these new products fuse strong sculptural...
Another Red Dot for Cielo
We've written previously about the basins and other products that Cielo produce - now they have been recognised for the excellent work they continually...
Bathroom basins go undercover!
Amongst a plethora of sculptural taps, statement basins and bold baths there’s an element of understated elegance creeping into bathroom design trends. Leading bathroom...
Phoenix Vivid Slim
Phoenix Tapware is well known to most Australian designers having been producing tapware, showers and bathroom accessories since 1989.
The company was established by Brian...
Bespoke bathroom furniture from William Garvey
British furniture designer William Garvey is proving handcrafted, wooden vanity units and washstands still have a place in today's modern bathrooms. The William Garvey...
Stunning Acrylic Couture in Australia
One of the winners of the prestigious Interzum Award from 2013, Acrylic Couture is thankfully now available in Australia, in stock and can be...
Bisazza wears Emilio Pucci
Ready for display at iSalone next month in Milan is a new collection of mosaics from Bisazza. This ingeniously-crafted range captures the essence of...
Flexible Architecture by Philippe Starck
A new range of tiles by renowned designer Philippe Starck - named Flexible Architecture - has been released and it's an extremely interesting idea,...
Oro collection by Teuco
Simply because Italian style is on my mind, here is "Oro" - a limited edition range of Teuco bathware from Delsa. Literally translated, Oro...
Kaldewei presents new “Masterpieces” premium range
Introducing its latest range of exclusive baths, Kaldewei presents “Masterpiece” a collection that embodies state-of-the-art manufacturing and precise craftsmanship.
Made from the familiar Kaldewei...
Samo showers on parade!
Already a leader in the international field for its excellence in Italian design of the shower, The International Bathroom Exhibition will give Samo the...
Bathroom Innovation Award 2014
The Reece Bathroom Innovation Award returns in 2014 to turn the spotlight on bathroom furniture, with a brand new brief and incredible prizes on offer.
The Reece...
Franco Pecchioli Ceramica – Salone del Mobile 2014 preview
"Virtual Nature" is a new collection from Franco Pecchioli Ceramica, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni and will be displayed at the upcoming 2014 Salone del...
Are traditional bathrooms dead?
As there's only 30 days left before the start of Eurocucina and the International Bathroom Exhibition, I was interested to read this article from...
Teuco wins Interior Innovation Award 2014
Teuco, distributed nationally in Australia by Delsa, has recently been honoured with awards for two of its products. Its Seaside TO8 Hydroline bathtub won...
Kohler “Moxie” wins two International Design Awards
If you love to sing and/or dance in the shower then do we have the product for you!
Winner of the iF Product Design Award...
“Bolo” Antonio Lupi preview – Salone del Mobile
"Bolo" is the new collection of antoniolupi Ceramilux washbasins. This new range is an extension of the "Servo" sinks collection and together both new...
“Pop” from Zazzeri – Salone del Mobile preview
"Pop" is a revolutionary tap designed by Fabrizio Batoni for Zazzeri. It creatively combines straight lines with curves inside a clean, deceptively simple shape....
More cool tones from Cielo
You may remember Cielo, the gorgeous Italian bathware company, released a collection "The Invention of Colour" last year which we covered on the blog...
Graff release The Phase Collection
The onslaught of product releases has started - big time!
The very well known American company will release at Salone Internazionale del Bagno, their new complete bathroom...
Jean Nouvel – A French architect who knows his way
Born in Fumel France in 1945, Jean Nouvel is one of those rare architects whose work straddles an entire industry. From a simple desk or lamp to...
Axor Waterdream by Front wins Wallpaper* Design Award 2014
Axor, the designer brand of the mixer and shower manufacturer Hansgrohe SE, has won one of the most coveted media awards – the Wallpaper*...
Christiaan’s Frozen Collection
At the forefront of innovative bathroom design, Christiaan’s welcomes the ultra-stylish Frozen Collection to its showroom. Connoisseurs of contemporary bathroom designs, Christiaan’s inclusion of the Italian-designed collection is synonymous...
Blowing the bubble at ISH 2013
It’s always interesting to see how quickly industry and consumer sentiment align. There is an increasingly paced but steady shift towards the holistic approach...
Waldorf Astoria style hits Berlin
New York's iconic hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, has unveiled its European flagship in Berlin following three-and-a-half years of construction. Housed in the "Zoofenster" skyscraper,...
Televisions in the bathroom – well sort of!
Regia is renown for making bathroom fittings out of some pretty different materials. One of the company's main designers, Bruna Rapisara loves colour and...
Pirated products at ISH
As ISH closes for another year with reports of record numbers of visitors and positive reviews across the board, we hear from Hansgrohe that...
Imagination in Display
Some of you have seen Ceramica Globo, the Italian basin manufacturer based just north of Rome in Chiusa, at various shows like ISH, Eurocucina...
Marble in the bathroom? Of course
More than 100 years after its establishment - originally as Industria Marmi Vicentini - Margraf has released another stunning range of marble signature pieces...
ISH 2013
Arguably the world's largest trade fair for bathroomware, bathroom fittings and sanitaryware is set to begin on 12th March and run for 4 consecutive...
Mutina’s Azulej designed by Patricia Urquiola
Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola is well known in international design circles both for her architectural work as well as product development and...
Mutina’s Azulej designed by Patricia Urquiola
Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola is well known in international design circles both for her architectural work as well as product development and...
A splash of colour at the sink
Who else would be behind beautifully designed and colourful taps but Italy’s master of colour and innovation in the kitchen - Smeg! While being...
