Blum at Interzum 2019
With more than 1,300 metres of exhibition space, Blum made the most of this year’s Interzum in Cologne to present its new brand promise of ‘moving ideas’.
Communications Skills & Customer Service Workshop
Get your 2020 off to a great start by participating in the next Communication Skills & Customer Service Workshop by Redman Training and Development.
KBDi Designer Awards 2021
KBDi is excited to be opening this year’s KBDi Designer Awards program and see who’ll be taking out titles in 2021.
In this feature, KBDi...
ACFA Industry Awards – closing soon!
Time is quickly running out to get your entries into the ACFA Industry Awards. Now extended, nominations close on 4th August!
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 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...
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.
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.
Elevate outdoor entertaining with Silent BBQ Alfresco Rangehoods from Schweigen
Elevate outdoor entertaining with Silent BBQ Alfresco Rangehoods from Schweigen
Bubble Blow Bar Singapore featuring Organoid®
Designed by Studio Gin&G, this is the stunning Bubble Blow Bar in Singapore featuring the amazing Organoid® natural surfaces.
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 Furnware Dorset customer guarantees
Furnware Dorset is known in the industry as the cabinet hardware specialists, and supply cabinetry, kitchen and furniture products for projects across the country....
Dekton® Stonika Collection
Introducing the Dekton® Stonika Collection, Cosentino’s most advanced offering yet with six stunning new hues, spectacular shine and unrivaled durability.
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.
Schweigen’s Paradigma wins 2020 Good Design Award
Schweigen's silent Paradigma rangehood has received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Domestic Appliances category.
Schweigen: Importance of Silent Exhaust Fans for the home
The importance of silent exhaust fans for the home is quickly realised in the bathroom, typically the wettest room in the house.
KBDi Designer Awards 2021 – State Winners
Congratulations to all the State award winners from the KBDi Designer Awards 2021 - here's a full wrap up of the results.
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.
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!
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.
KBDi Designer Awards 2023 – remaining categories
As we wrap up our coverage of the KBDi Designer Awards program for 2023, here are all the remaining winners across a variety of categories.
TKBB Summer Series – Kitchens
Welcome to the TKBB Summer Series – to start us off, let’s look at our most popular kitchen articles.
A Modern Take on the U-Shaped Kitchen Design with Austaron
This recently renovated U-shaped kitchen harnesses the customisable, seamless aesthetics of Staron Solid Surfaces in Supreme Cotton White.
KBDi Designer Awards – Qld Winners
The KBDi Designer Awards 2018 celebrate the best Australian designers in each state and nationally. Today we recognise all the winners from Queensland.
Kitchen Designer...
Cosentino introduces six new colours across its Dekton range
Cosentino has introduced six new surfaces in its Dekton range to the Australian market. Four colours in the Industrial Collection emulate the raw complexity of...
AXIX HI-MACS sinks from Gunnersen
The new AXIX HI-MACS sinks are an undermount sink range that allow for seamless sharp edges to flow straight from the benchtop down the sides of the sink.
2019 ACFA Industry Awards winners
The 2019 ACFA Industry Awards were held last week during a fabulous awards ceremony at Dockside, Darling Harbour. Here are the winners!
How will COVID-19 change kitchen and bathroom design
As Australia’s peak industry group for kitchen and bathroom designers, KBDi looks at how COVID is likely to change design in 2021 and beyond.
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...
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.
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.
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!
KBDi February Victoria Chapter Event
KBDi is very excited to be hosting its first event of the year in Caesarstone’s stunning Heatherton showroom.
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.
ACFA 2023 Industry Awards – Furniture & Commercial category winners
Today we're bringing you the winners from the Furniture & Commercial categories in the recent ACFA 2023 Industry Awards - here they are!
Guest Post: Alternatives to Engineered Stone
With confirmation of a future ban on engineered stone surfaces, we reached out to Austaron Surfaces, suppliers of Staron, to discuss alternatives.
SaloneSatellite 2018: design to come
The theme for SaloneSatellite 2018 is "design to come", reflecting the event's prime objective which is to discover, follow, valorise and offer concrete possibilities to young...
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...
Blum Australia wins Top Trusted Brand for Kitchens & Kitchen Equipment
Architecture & Design has announced the results of its Trusted Brands 2018 survey and, with 600 brands competing for the accolade, Blum Australia has...
Schweigen Ceiling Cassette rangehoods
Introducing Schweigen Ceiling Cassette rangehoods, for the perfect silent rangehood solution to any kitchen design dilemma.
Bisazza Norman Parkinson & Fashion Photography exhibition
On display at the Bisazza Foundation from March 13 to June 7, 2020, is the “Norman Parkinson & Fashion Photography 1948 – 1968” photo exhibition.
Schweigen silent BBQ Alfresco Rangehoods
Homeowners seeking to elevate their outdoor entertaining and dining experience can now count on the brand-new line of silent BBQ Alfresco rangehoods from Schweigen IN.
Schweigen: Offboard vs Onboard Rangehoods
Schweigen Silent Rangehoods are offboard rangehoods powered by the German-made Isodrive® motor systems.
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.
Design Freedom
Design Freedom lets you plan beyond the work triangle and customise a kitchen layout to exactly suit how your clients live.
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!
Arkè Collection by Pedini
Introducing the Arkè Collection by Pedini, the perfect expression of sharing with a focus on design and practicality.
KBDi November Chapter events
Heads up designers! The final round of KBDi Chapter events for 2023 is coming your way - check out all the dates and venues here!
Trespa Meteon, available at Nover
Available at Nover, Trespa® Meteon® is a dedicated range of durable products for exterior architecture.
Exciting Spaces with Lincoln Sentry
Tapping into the creative minds of key industry influencers, while surrounded by the latest interior trends and designs, will be just the beginning for...
Hansgrohe SilicaTec granite sinks
Hansgrohe SilicaTec granite sinks bring natural materials and elegant colours to the kitchen, creating a distinct and natural design that is the centrepiece of...
Lincoln Sentry Early Bird Specials
Have you heard about Lincoln Sentry Early Bird Specials? The promotion is available for limited time only and finishes on 28th February 2019.
Hettich fascinating furniture
Hettich recently unveiled its fascinating furniture range, fascin[action], which will change the way we utilise and enjoy our homes, focusing on style, comfort and storage.
Introducing Blum’s Pull-out shelf lock
Blum has developed a practical lock-open stop for pull-out shelves that can be used in various applications throughout the home.
KBDi Chapter events – May
May is looking fabulous with a range of face-to-face KBDi Chapter events to be held around the country. Here are all the details!
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.
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
Nover at Design Show Australia
Nover showcased its products at the recent Design Show Australia, held in Sydney on 20-22 October 2022.
Nover Waste Systems
Manage, sort and store waste, recycling and laundry with a Nover waste/recycling bin solution or laundry hamper.
Schweigen: Tips to reduce condensation when induction cooking
Rangehood specialist Schweigen provides its top tips to reduce condensation when induction cooking.
TKBB Summer Series – Bathrooms
Welcome to the TKBB Summer Series – Let’s get going with a look at our most popular bathroom articles.
ACFA Updates: News Offers and 2024 Industry Awards
There’s never been a better time to be an ACFA member! Read on for exciting offers exclusive to ACFA members.
Dekton® by Cosentino Industrial
Dekton® by Cosentino is delighted to introduce four ground breaking, urban and ecological colours. The range was a collaboration with architect and designer, Daniel...
FIAA merger with CMDA
In a move that is set to only strengthen the industry, the Furnishing Industry Association of Australia Ltd (FIAA) and the Cabinet Makers and...
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.
Lincoln Sentry’s latest e-Catalogue now live
With more than 11,000 products to discover, explore the new Lincoln Sentry e-Catalogue which is now live on the company's website.
Peka Pleno Plus larder unit
New to Nover is the Peka Pleno Plus larder unit. This kitchen food storage system will save you time and money with an organised pantry.
HydroTap Classic Plus colour range
The HydroTap Classic Plus by Zip Water, powered by the most advanced G5 technology is available in a range of seven ultra-modern finishes to suit any style.
X-Driver by Domus Line
Introducing X-Driver by Domus Line, an integrated system of controllers for LED luminaires developed by Domus Line.
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.
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
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.
AIDT 2024 Tour NOW OPEN
You are invited to join the AIDT 2024 tour to iSalone as the city comes alive for Milan Design Week, plus visits to sponsor facilities.
ACFA 2023 Industry Awards – remaining category winners
Concluding our round up of the 2023 ACFA Industry Awards, here are all the winners from the remaining categories. Congratulations to all who entered this year.
New hearing test requirements
Thanks to our friends at ACFA for this very important reminder about SafeWork NSW's requirements for audiometric testing from 1st Jan 2024.
Living Nature. La Natura dell’Abitare
The 57th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano will explore the relationship between nature and living with an exhibition/installation aptly named Living Nature (or La...
Dekton Industrial
Presenting the groundbreaking, new Dekton Industrial collection - the result of a collaboration with architect and designer Daniel Germani.
Dekton® by Cosentino is an innovative, ultracompact...
Cosentino new Perth showroom
Demonstrating its commitment to the Australian market, the Cosentino new Perth showroom has been established in Western Australia that provides clients and visitors with...
Introducing Bisazza – AIDT 2020 tour sponsor
AIDT is proud to be introducing Bisazza as its first 2020 iSalone tour sponsor, who will welcome attendees to its Foundation located in Montecchio Maggiore.
Talostone new colour releases – Super WhiteTM 9300M and Elba White...
Talostone has released two new shades, Super White, a highly sought after luxurious stone, and Elba White which celebrates the natural beauty of marble.
Thinking outside the kitchen triangle
Fisher & Paykel has observed how kitchen use has changed over time and how it has influenced kitchen layout and the kitchen triangle.
The Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer™ Dishwasher has changed kitchen design
The Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer™ Dishwasher opened up greater possibilities in kitchen design as the modular appliance can be distributed throughout a kitchen.
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
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.
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
Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance: Exclusive to KBDi Members
Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance is essential for those who offer design advice as part of their service.
Wellness by Pedini
Wellness is a free system of cabinets and accessories from Italian manufacturer Pedini, that are integrated and co-ordinated in order to occupy the smallest possible space.
Fenix NTA, available at Nover
Available at Nover, FENIX NTA® is an innovative material created for interior design by Arpa Industriale.
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...
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...
2019 Interior Trend forecast with Mal Corboy
Schweigen ambassador Mal Corboy shares his 2019 Interior Trend forecast for kitchens and interiors in Australia and New Zealand.
Ask our Expert – Business Development
Expert in business development, Ron Redman from Redman Training & Development shares his advice on how to harness opportunities and plan for the future.
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.
The Beauty of Choice in kitchen appliance design
Fisher & Paykel designs kitchen appliances in four versatile styles to provide the Beauty of Choice when it comes to personalisation of both product selection and style.
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.
Project Scheduling with Ayrmont
The Ayrmont Technologies’ ARMS CRM provides a wealth of support tools to ensure efficient business process automation including Project Scheduling.
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.
Atim Spa sliding solutions at Interzum 2023
Atim Spa showcased its new generation of sliding top solutions and furnishing solutions for a multifunctional kitchen at Interzum 2023.
Introducing the new Design with Hettich website
Hettich Australia is excited to announce the launch of its brand new website, Design with Hettich - a cutting-edge digital platform.
TKBB Summer Series – Lighting & Mirrors
Welcome to the TKBB Summer Series – let’s get going with a look at our most popular lighting & mirrors articles.
