Pedini Showroom – Brisbane
Have you had a chance to check out the amazing new Pedini showroom in Brisbane? If not, join us for a virtual walk through of this incredible space!
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...
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.
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.
ACFA Industry Connect Event Melbourne
Join the Australian Cabinet & Furniture Association (ACFA) for an Industry Connect Event, held in conjunction with partner Lincoln Sentry, in Melbourne.
Domus Line new collections unveiled at Sicam 2023
Domus Line brings technological innovation to the centre of its design approach, pursuing a mission to redefine the traditional concept of lighting furniture.
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...
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...
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...
A day with Gollinucci
Our AIDT attendees spent a day with Gollinucci, courtesy Lincoln Sentry, at the factory and showroom located in beautiful Cesena.
KBDi Designer Awards 2019 – Queensland winners
Enjoy taking a look through all the Queensland winners from the recent KBDi 2019 Designer Awards, held in Melbourne earlier this month.
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...
KBDi Designer Awards 2019 – now open
The Kitchen & Bathroom Designers Institute of Australia is proud to present the KBDi Designer Awards 2019 - entries are now open.
Hettich intelligent storage solutions for tiny spaces
During last week's Interzum show, Hettich featured a range of intelligent storage solutions for tiny spaces on the new "Tiny Spaces – Living in compact homes" Piazza.
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...
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.
A day with Kaldewei
We left our hotel in Haslach and embarked on a day of travelling as we headed north to Münster to visit the home of Kaldewei in Ahlen.
Akril by Nover
Akril, available at Nover, is the new environmentally friendly way to add colour, functionality and durability to homes.
Actro 5D drawer runner by Hettich
The Actro 5D drawer runner for wooden drawers is the perfect choice for unique furniture design, narrow reveals and large front panels.
KBDi Designer Awards 2019 – Tasmanian winners
The KBDi Designer Awards 2019 were held earlier this month in Melbourne in front of a packed crowd - here are the Tasmanian award winners.
APEX DARK by Domus Line
Let's explore the distinctive features of APEX DARK from Domus Line and how it integrates seamlessly into modern environments.
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...
How to use awards to market your business
COS Interiors, winner of the AWISA Cabinetmaker of the Year and three more awards at the ACFA Industry Awards 2019, credits strong partnerships with...
2021 ACFA Industry Awards – Early Bird Entries Now Open
Early Bird entries are now open for the 2021 ACFA Industry Awards. The annual national Industry Awards showcases and celebrates industry excellence.
ACFA 2023 Industry Awards – Kitchen category winners
Here are the kitchen category winners from the ACFA 2023 Industry Awards, held on Friday 15th September at a glittering awards ceremony.
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.
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
Gollinucci Sous-Chef collection
The new Sous-Chef collection from Gollinucci, designed by Andrea Federici, was showcased at last month's Interzum in Cologne, Germany.
Staron Solid Surface at the Brisbane Build & Design Centre
View and research a range of Staron Solid Surface products at the newly-renovated Brisbane Build & Design Centre.
KBDi Designer Awards 2018 – NSW Winners
The KBDi Designer Awards 2018 celebrate the best Australian designers in each state and nationally. Today we recognise all the winners from NSW.
Kitchen Designer...
Actro 5D and Actro YOU new catches for wooden drawers
Hettich Australia is announcing the latest addition to its Actro 5D drawer runner range - the bottom mounted runner.
ETTLIN LUX Pendants and Wall Mirrors – available at Austaron Surfaces
Available at Austaron Surfaces, ETTLIN LUX® is a worldwide patented textile, which creates three-dimensional light lines from light sources.
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,...
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,...
Hettich Spotlight – WingLine L and SlideLine M
Fascinating kitchen storage solutions from Hettich start with the incredibly versatile and highly functional WingLine L and SlideLine M.
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...
Finista wardrobe organisation system from Lincoln Sentry
A stylish and practical addition to any wardrobe, the Finista range can be fully customised to fit in any space allowing you to offer your customers the ultimate in wardrobe organisation and style
New additions to Hettich Magic LED lighting
Hettich’s new Magic LED lighting solutions feature the latest in European design excellence and are the perfect touch to complement and complete any living...
New KBDi insurance Master Policy
Available now for all KBDi members - the new KBDi insurance Master Policy is a tailored, industry-specific insurance facility for interior designers, including those...
Onda Bathroom range
Made in Italy by Gollinucci, and distributed in Australia exclusively by Lincoln Sentry, the Onda Bathroom range is a refined collection that provides complete...
Duravit Cape Cod
The Duravit Cape Cod range, designed by renowned French designer Philippe Starck, brings a touch of nature into the bathroom. The Cape Cod region...
Hansgrohe new PowderRain spray
Inspired by nature: with a warm mist of water droplets in mind, bathroom specialist Hansgrohe developed the new PowderRain spray which feels like a...
X-Driver by Domus Line
Introducing X-Driver by Domus Line, an integrated system of controllers for LED luminaires developed by Domus Line.
Duravit D.1 faucet range
The Duravit D.1 faucet range is the result of a collaboration with designers Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez that has resulted in an iconic design.
KBDi welcomes Patricia La Torre to its mentoring team
KBDi is pleased to welcome Patricia La Torre to its mentoring team. Patricia is a long-time KBDi member, a multi-award winning designer.
D-MOTION collection by Domus Line
Domus Line has designed a specific collection – D-MOTION - integrating patented technologies, EnabLED by Signify – Philips Lighting.
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.
Marmomac 2018 Report
Last month, TKBB's Simon Hodgson visited Verona to attend Marmomac, the world's international trade fair for natural stone. Here's his report from the show.
Verona...
LEGRABOX by Blum
With its linear and sleek design, combined with high-quality materials, Legrabox by Blum excels in user-friendliness and allows for a variety of applications.
KBDi Trade Expo 2024
Following the success of the KBDi Victorian Trade Expo last year, there is another one planned for Sydney on 21st March 2024.
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.
Smeg Victoria now in purest white
In a nod to the latest crisp white kitchen aesthetic, the Smeg Victoria 90cm freestanding cooking has been introduced in purest white. It’s the...
Smeg coffee accessories
Smeg has introduced a set of high quality coffee accessories to support its multi-award-winning manual coffee machines. Comprising a vacuum canister, compression tamper and mat,...
HettichXperiencedays
Introducing HettichXperiencedays - a new approach to networking and trade fairs that takes into consideration the restrictions of a global pandemic.
Kitchen design and appliances: should you integrate?
Appliances are designed to match or be concealed behind cabinetry; and the choice to customise and integrate is becoming increasingly popular.
KBDi SA Breakfast Event
The KBDi South Australian chapter event is being held on Wednesday 03 March 2021 at 7:30am for an 8:00am start.
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.
Introducing Barazza
Australian International Design Tours is proud to be introducing Barazza as its second 2020 iSalone, Eurocucina and Salone Bagno tour sponsor.
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.
Tia D-100L sink by Schock
The Tia D-100L sink by Schock is a premium sink,presented in the new easy to clean, hard wearing and high quality CRISTADUR finish.
Bisazza Nendo collection
The Nendo Collection, designed by Nendo for the Bisazza Bagno Collection, lends a sense of understated sophistication and polish to the bathroom setting.
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
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.
Dekton® by Cosentino new Bromo and Milar surfaces
Dekton® by Cosentino expands with two new sophisticated surfaces. Bromo and Milar are new additions to the Natural and Industrial collections.
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES CLOSING SOON! 2023 ACFA Industry Awards
Nominations for the 2023 ACFA Industry Awards are well underway, with early bird entries closing on Friday, 26th May.
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.
QIDA Professional Development Conference
Book now for the QIDA Professional Development Conference which is being held 26th July at the Blum office in Underwood, Queensland. This one-day conference is...
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 gladiatorial battles or a pair of...
Lincoln Sentry launches distribution of Hettich sliding and folding systems
Lincoln Sentry is excited to announce a significant product portfolio expansion with market-leading Hettich sliding and folding systems.
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.
Fenix NTA, available at Nover
Available at Nover, FENIX NTA® is an innovative material created for interior design by Arpa Industriale.
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...
Talostone new leather honed colour release ‘Rustic Concrete’
Talostone, one of Australia’s leading stone companies, has released ‘Rustic Concrete’ as a modest addition to its marble range.
D-MOTION WAVE by Domus Line
Domus Line transforms innovation into an emotional visual experience with WAVE thanks to a new dynamic, progressive and synchronised control technology
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...
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,...
Lincoln Sentry new shower hardware
Lincoln Sentry has just released new and exciting shower hardware, featuring shower hinges, shower brackets and knobs in chrome or matt black.
Enjoying the journey not just the destination with Staron
Very experienced with the design versatility and benefits of Solid Surface, Staron Bright White was the product of choice.
Smeg new FAB colours
As a celebration of 70 years of appliance design and innovation, Smeg has introduced two new FAB colours - Pastel Blue and Red. Just like...
Introducing Zip Water’s HydroTap Celsius All-In-One Arc Design
The beautifully-designed HydroTap Celsius All-In-One Arc design by Zip Water delivers all home water needs from a single tap, reflecting today’s trend to declutter...
Smeg Victoria now with new options
The Smeg Victoria TR4110I, originally released in a choice of black and panna with a seven-burner gas hob, is now available with new options. Smeg's...
A day with Hettich
As part of my trip to Interzum, I was invited to spend the day at Hettich's facilities in Germany prior to attending the show.
TKBB Summer Series – Surfaces & Stone
Welcome to the TKBB Summer Series – let’s get going with a look at our most popular surfaces & stone articles.
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...
Cosentino Raytrace immersive installation
During Milan Design Week 2019, Cosentino unveiled Raytrace, an immersive installation in collaboration with designer Benjamin Hubert of LAYER.
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...
Schweigen: How to avoid and correct home moisture issues
Moisture can cause serious issue in homes. Left unaddressed, the persistent condensation can damage structure and contents.
Staron Supreme range
Inspired by nature, the latest additions to the Staron Supreme range delivers a stunning organic visual effect.
Corian® Sparkling Sinks
Introducing a new range of Corian® Sparkling Sinks, the result of the skillful combination of class and innovation to add to the company's already-impressive...
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,...
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.
Lincoln Sentry officially opens National Customer Support Centre and Acacia Ridge...
Having celebrated 34 years in business, Lincoln Sentry continued the celebrations with the opening of its National Customer Support Centre and Acacia Ridge Distribution Centre.
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.
KBDi SA & Qld March 2023 Chapter Events
Heads up South Australia and Queensland – you won’t want to miss these upcoming KBDi Chapter Events!
KBDi Designer Awards 2019 – Victorian winners
Enjoy this wrap up of the Victorian award winners from the recent KBDi Designer Awards 2019, held in Melbourne earlier this month.
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
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...
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.
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
ISH 2019 Colour Trend Predictions
Lifestyle is still the dominant notion behind the trends for the bathroom – and ISH 2019 will be exhibiting more shades of colour than ever before.