A day with Pedini
Our AIDT group was fortunate to spend the day with tour sponsor Pedini at its facilities in the very pretty coastal city of Lucrezia.
Pedini...
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.
Corian Design Awards 2018 Edition 4 winners
Here are the Corian Design Awards 2018 Edition 4 - Commercial and Residential Category Winners. Congratulations to all who entered.
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!
Interior Design Trends 2017
The arrival of the New Year brings with it fresh trends across all areas of our lives. To help Australians stay ahead of the...
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.
LEGRABOX released by Blum in Australia
Blum marked the next milestone in the industry – LEGRABOX pure, in their Sydney showroom on Thursday 11th June; welcoming the availability of the...
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.
ASKO in Top 25 of Most Trusted Brands
Recognised as a preferred brand in Australia and reaching the Top 25 in a survey on Australia’s most trusted brands, ASKO was voted as...
Cutting-Edge Innovations in Hettich Veosys Stainless Steel Hinges
Hettich is proud to announce that the Hettich Veosys fast installation stainless steel hinge is now available as a shallow cup hinge
Alfresco Kitchens with Nover
Nover has an extensive range of products to cater for manufacturing alfresco kitchens that you can custom build!
Fenix NTA, available at Nover
Available at Nover, FENIX NTA® is an innovative material created for interior design by Arpa Industriale.
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.
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.
Fenix is now carbon neutral
As of 1 December 2021, FENIX innovative materials for interior design, available at Nover, are carbon neutral.
“LIGHT UP your creativity” with Domus Line at INTERZUM 2023
“LIGHT UP your creativity" is Domus Line’s claim for INTERZUM 2023, with a package of innovations that aims to stimulate creativity and imagination
Join Darren & Simona from Minosa at ISH 2019
Dynamic design duo Darren Genner and Simona Castagna from Minosa share their excitement about the upcoming AIDT 2019 Tour to ISH and discuss what...
Scarabeo Bucket 2018 – iSalone preview
There's not much this company produces that I don't absolutely love and the new designs for the Scarabeo Bucket 2018, which will be on...
Blum’s EXPANDO T wins German innovation award
Blum's EXPANDO T has been named the winner of the German Innovation Award 2019 in Gold in the Excellence in Business to Consumer – Kitchen category.
Always safer with a Schweigen
For close to 20 years, Schweigen has protected Australian homes from the ill effects of noise and air pollution.
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.
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.
Silent and healthier rangehoods by Schweigen
Treating health and wellbeing as a top priority, Schweigen designs rangehoods that are not only silent, but also ensure homes stay cleaner and healthier.
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.
KBDi October events
Gear up for these fantastic new KBDi face-to-face events being held in October in Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.
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.
Neale Whitaker talks laundry design
Neale Whitaker, judge on The Block and Cosentino ambassador, talks laundry design.
Laundries should take stylistic cues from the kitchen or bathroom
If you're looking to...
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,...
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.
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.
Silestone Eternal
The new Silestone Eternal launched last week in Australia with a dazzling new collection of colours that pay homage to the most sought-after, exotic marbles...
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!
Eurocucina 2018 – new cooking spaces
Here's an insight into what we'll see at Eurocucina 2018 - new cooking spaces that are fluid orderly and professional. Eurocucina, the benchmark exhibition at...
Alfredo Häberli chooses Dekton® by Cosentino
Alfredo Häberli chooses Dekton® by Cosentino for his "Kitchen for the near future", a design project which offers a glimpse of kitchen life in the future.
DECO Australia Opens New Innovative Display Centre
Leading manufacturer of aluminium building products and finishes DECO Australia has opened their brand-new display centre – the DECO Innovation Centre.
Get to know ASOFIA
ASOFIA (the Australian Shop and Office Fitting Industry Association) covers the professionals, suppliers, developers and regulators who design, buy, sell, build, check and install...
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...
KBDi upcoming Chapter Events
Let's get 2018 off to a great start with the first round of KBDi Chapter Events. Here are all the details for each state...
AXOR MyEdition
Earlier this year at Salone Bagno, AXOR showcased a new dimension in individualisation - AXOR MyEdition. Allowing designers and specifiers to make a personal...
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.
Smeg inverter microwave ovens
Smeg’s two new inverter microwave ovens are true cooking appliances, with a choice of grill or convection cooking. The new inverter technology elevates the...
Cosentino Space Kitchen
At the first fair of the year in Spain for Cosentino Group, Feria de Valencia, the company releases the Cosentino Space Kitchen to showcase...
KBDi Designer Awards 2023 – State Winners
Following on from our post with the national winners yesterday, here is a wrap up of all the state winners from the KBDi Designer Awards 2023.
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: 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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Silestone® N-Boost
The field of quartz surfaces has been upgraded and revolutionised thanks to an innovative new technological development called Silestone® N-Boost.
The extraordinarily hard and resilient...
Cosentino gets “Hot in the City”
Three and a half years after relaunching the Silestone product on its own terms in Australia, Cosentino has redesigned its showroom and transformed the...
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.
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.
KBDi SA & Qld March 2023 Chapter Events
Heads up South Australia and Queensland – you won’t want to miss these upcoming KBDi Chapter Events!
Cosentino Silestone featured on “The Block”
This year's kitchen reveal week on hit TV show "The Block" showcased a range of kitchen designs - all from The Good Guys and...
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...
Hettich TopLine Grant SD/HD
Hettich introduces the new Silent System Topline Grant SD/HD sliding door system – a fully concealed silent system of soft closing and opening that...
Blum’s new AVENTOS HK top
The next generation in lift system technology is now available from Blum. The AVENTOS HK top has a new look and feel, and is now smaller in size.
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.
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 2021 – Kitchen category winners
Congratulations to all the chapter winners from the KBDi Designer Awards 2021 - here's a full wrap up of the kitchen categories.
Weathered Oak from Farmers
With its refined features and depth of texture, the Weathered Oak from Farmers brings a harmonious blend of urban refinement and country character to...
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....
HIA NSW Apprentice Awards
As we head towards Christmas and the industry is screaming for decent tradies it's worth taking time to acknowledge those apprentices who were winners...
KBDi Chapter Events – WA & NSW
Heads up WA and NSW - the next round of KBDi chapter events is heading your way. Here are all the details!
KBDi June Chapter Events
Look out Victoria, SA, WA, NSW & Queensland - the June KBDi chapter events are coming to a venue near you! Here are all the details.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
DeKauri Bath Credenza, featuring Dekton by Cosentino
The DeKauri Bath Credenza has been distinguished with the Winner Award in the “Bath and Wellness” category at the German Design Awards 2019.
The Cabinet Maker – The true test of quality is real...
Blum is a trusted partner to designers and cabinet makers whose workmanship reflects the quality, functionality and vision of creating a magnificent kitchen.
Smeg and Dolce & Gabbana small appliances available in Australia
Haute couture and world-renowned kitchen design have merged with the latest collaboration of Smeg and Dolce & Gabbana, two famed Italian brands celebrated for...
The Block kitchens
The Block kitchens were revealed last week with all five couples opting for neutral, clean designs with subtle touches to make each space stand...
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.
New online workshop: Adding value to the sales transaction
Improve profit and amplify sales outcomes by adding value to the sales transaction. This workshop will arm you with all the tools you need!
KBDi Designer Awards 2023 – National Winners
At a glittering awards ceremony over the weekend, KBDi celebrated its annual conference and announced the winners of the 2023 design awards.
Take on an apprentice in 2020
If you are looking to take your business to the next level, why not consider taking on an apprentice in 2020?
Dekton® XGloss new colours
Cosentino is pleased to announce the addition of new natural colours to the Dekton® XGloss line, the innovative line of polished, high-tech, ultra-compact surfaces...
Hettich’s AvanTech YOU wins Archiproducts Design Award
Hettich's AvanTech YOU drawer system has won the prestigious 2022 Archiproducts Design Award.
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.
Schweigen: Noise – the Invisible Killer
While it may seem that noise isn’t a serious health concern, the health impacts of noise pollution are actually a growing concern.
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.
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 Queensland Chapter Event
KBDi Diamond Sponsors, Lincoln Sentry, is pleased to be hosting the next KBDi Queensland Chapter Event at Paddington’s Darling & Co. on Thursday, 5...
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.
HIA Trades Report now available
The HIA Trades Report provides a quarterly review of the availability of skilled trades and any price pressures on trades operating in the residential...
Schweigen: Best Rangehoods for Indian and Asian cooking
Considering a Schweigen silent rangehood that suits the household’s cooking style is easily one of the most important aspects of choosing kitchen appliances.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Smeg Dolce Stil Novo Blade Flame gas cooktop
The ingenious Blade Flame gas cooktop, part of the Dolce Stil Novo luxury collection from Italian appliance maestro Smeg, has arrived in Australia. Designed...
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,...
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.
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.
ACFA 2023 Industry Awards – Major Winners
Here are the major award winners from the 2023 ACFA Industry Awards, held at Sydney's Darling Harbour on Friday 15th September.
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.
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.
