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.
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,...
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...
AXOR Edge by Jean-Marie Massaud
13 years after the first collection produced by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud, this is the stunningly beautiful AXOR Edge, premiered at ISH 2019.
KBDi Designer Awards 2019 – SA winners
Here's a full rundown of the South Australian winners from the recent KBDi Designer Awards 2019, held in Melbourne earlier this month.
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.
Hettich opens new showroom located in the heart of South Brisbane
Hettich, the world’s leading supplier of cabinetry and hardware fittings, has opened a new showroom within The Build and Design Centre in Brisbane.
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.
Riverso drawer system
The Riverso drawer system, available at Nover, allows drawers to be opened from both sides, in island units and room dividers.
2022 ACFA Industry Conference
The ACFA 2022 Industry Conference is on THIS WEEK. Friday 21st October will see the industry join together in Melbourne for a wonderful day of speaker sessions.
Hettich at Interzum 2023
Hettich, a global leader in furniture fittings and accessories, is thrilled to invite you to visit its exhibit at Hall 8.1 during Interzum 2023 event in Cologne
AIDT 2024 itinerary in detail
Rooms on the AIDT trip are selling quickly - as of today we have 8 double/twin and 3 single rooms left.
Amibloom by Ettlin Lux
For innovative lighting objects that create unique interior designs, look no further than Amibloom® by Ettlin Lux®, from Austaron Surfaces.
ACFA launches new website
The ACFA team has been working hard behind the scenes to upgrade its website and is excited to showcase it to the industry.
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...
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...
KBDi end-of-year functions
Industry members are encouraged to attend their local KBDi end-of-year functions to celebrate another amazing year of design and connect with other members and...
KBDi Business Bootcamp Workshop – 29 May – Gold Coast
KBDi, together with training partner Redman Training & Development, will hold its next Business Bootcamp workshop on the Gold Coast on 29 May.
Less than 3 weeks left to enter Zip’s Kitchen Design of...
Move fast! There is less than 3 weeks left to enter Zip's Kitchen Design of the Year competition and win a trip to Milan in 2020!
Guest Post: Making choices in business
This week's guest post comes from Ron Redman at Redman Training & Development who looks at the impact of the choices we make within our businesses.
Modern kitchen design with Nover
Spanning a history of 67 years, Nover is a proud Australian-owned and -operated company specialising in the wholesale distribution of quality products.
Evostone
With the look and feel of real quartz stone, Evostone, available at Nover, is a unique, innovative and versatile acrylic solid surface.
Ayrmont Reporting & Resource Management
This month we take a closer look at two specific functions of the Ayrmont ARMS CRM and showcase how vital these systems are
Alfresco Kitchens with Nover
Nover has an extensive range of products to cater for manufacturing alfresco kitchens that you can custom build!
“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
KBDi Chapter events – SA & NSW
Look out SA & NSW! The next round of KBDi Chapter events are heading your way in September. Here are all the details!
TKBB Summer Series – Organisation
Welcome to the TKBB Summer Series – let’s get going with a look at our most popular organisation and systems articles.
New Platinum Farmhouse sinks available at Nover
Nover is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Platinum range - Farmhouse sinks.
Introduced in 2001, Platinum is now a well-established brand of...
Smeg’s FAB turns 21
Smeg's FAB turns 21 this year (2018)! The world’s favourite refrigerator, the iconic FAB by Italian appliance specialist Smeg, is loved by all and desired...
The new Corian Ultraplane
An intrinsic understanding of the intimacy of design is the inspiration behind the new Corian Ultraplane, a collaboration between Corian® and multi-award-winning designer Mark...
Tricoya from Gunnersen
Tricoya from Gunnersen sets a new benchmark in alfresco kitchens and wet area cabinetry.
AIDT 2020 Tour to iSalone, Eurocucina & Salone Bagno
AIDT, in conjuction with valued sponsors and industry partners is pleased to present its 2020 Tour to iSalone, Eurocucina & Salone Bagno.
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.
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.
Time is on your Side – New Date for 2021 ACFA...
In a positive move for the industry, Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association (ACFA) has rescheduled, not cancelled, the 2021 National Awards Night.
ACFA 2021 Awards – Kitchen & Interior Category 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.
KBDi October VIC, QLD, NSW and WA Chapter Events
Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting events coming up in October!
KBDi WA & NSW March 2023 Chapter Events
Look out Western Australia and New South Wales – you won’t want to miss these upcoming KBDi Chapter Events in March!
Schweigen: Top 10 tips to pick the perfect rangehood
A good rangehood is essential for any kitchen, especially if your client cooks frequently. It is a device that is installed over stoves or cooktops.
New Furnipart handle collections, available at Nover
Nover is proud to partner with Furnipart on new handle collections that will fit perfectly into Nover’s collection.
Nover celebrates 70 years!
The Nover story: where it all began… celebrate an amazing 70 years of service and find out how the company started and how it evolved.
KBDi Designer Awards 2018 – National Winners
The KBDi Designer Awards 2018 were held last weekend at the stunning Sheraton Grand Mirage on the Gold Coast with the Gala Welcome Drinks...
ISH preview – Pop up my Bathroom 2019
The latest news from ISH 2019 is that the experimental showroom Pop up my Bathroom will be bathed in colour as it provides an...
Hansgrohe – day 1
After saying goodbye to ISH and leaving Frankfurt, we arrived in the Black Forest ready to spend some time with tour sponsor Hansgrohe.
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.
Using architectural terms and references in your marketing
Today's guest post comes from KBDi who has done a deep dive into the use of the word "architectural" or "architect" within the building and design industry.
Nover supports Foodbank NSW & ACT
$100 from every purchase of Nover's peka pantry range will be donated to Foodbank NSW & ACT to support their mission to end hunger in Australia.
Scavolini at Milan Design Week 2021
At the recently completed SuperSalone 2021, part of Milano Design Week, Scavolini presented a preview of its new kitchen and bathroom collections in partnership with Diesel Living.
Digital Automation to simplify your business
Introducing the Ayrmont Technologies’ ARMS CRM – an industry-specific solution for renovators, built and customised specifically for your business.
Evostone available at Nover
With the look and feel of real quartz stone, Evostone, available at Nover, is a unique, innovative and versatile solid surface
The Collective by Lincoln Sentry
The Collective by Lincoln Sentry Issue 2 (March 2023) is now available to explore online. This publication features a range of exciting new products
Veosys hinge from Hettich
As displayed at Interzum earlier this year, this is the corrosion-proof stainless steel Veosys hinge from Hettich - the perfect all-rounder for indoors and out.
New Peka Liro design line available at Nover
Available at Nover, Liro is the new offering from Peka, combines an attractive appearance with unmatched quality.
Elica NikolaTesla Unplugged
Designed by Fabrizio Crisà, this is the stunning NikolaTesla Unplugged by Elica, sleekly integrated for maximum aesthetic effect.
Corian Design Awards – Grand Prize winner
The Corian Design Awards consist of four editions throughout the year. Winners of each edition then go head-to-head for the chance to be crowned the...
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...
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...
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.
Leap into 2020 with Redman Training & Development
Take your business to the next level in 2020 with specialist training that will improve sales values and increase customer satisfaction.
Hettich 2021 Brand Ambassadors
Hettich Australia, is proud to announce Ania Forster and Kasia Clarke from Zephyr + Stone as its 2021 brand ambassadors.
KBDi Design Symposium 2021 (cancelled)
The KBDi Design Symposium 2021 will be held Friday, 13 August 2021 from 8:45am to 9:00pm at the Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks.
Fisher & Paykel Steam Care laundry appliances
In a subtle and sophisticated graphite colour to match any laundry design, this Fisher & Paykel Steam Care front loader has advanced wash functions.
Lincoln Sentry heats up with Franke appliances
In exciting news just announced this month, Lincoln Sentry is now offering a select range of Franke appliances to customers.
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.
FurnSpin from Hettich premiers at Interzum 2023
Hettich's innovate FurnSpin fitting reinvents the use of storage space and puts a creative new spin on furniture design.
Inside the Modern Custom Kitchen with Nover
Nover’s latest article, Inside the Modern Custom Kitchen: Approaches to Personalising the Kitchen Space, explores the benefits of a customised kitchen.
TKBB Summer Series – Tapware
Welcome to the TKBB Summer Series – let’s get going with a look at our most popular kitchen and bathroom tapware articles.
A day with Elica
Our AIDT group was invited to spend the day with Elica at its showroom and factory in Fabriano, Italy together with a fabulous dinner the night before.
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...
Smeg iconic small appliances in white
Just in time for Christmas Smeg has revealed white versions of its iconic coffee machine, four-slice toaster and citrus juicer – all designed by...
ISH presents “Colour Selection”
Organised by Messe Frankfurt and the German Sanitary Industry Association (VDS), the ISH ‘Pop up my Bathroom’ trend forum presents "Colour Selection".
Gollinucci laundry hampers
New from Gollinucci, and exclusive to Lincoln Sentry, these latest laundry hampers will bring the essence of Italian style and ergonomics to the laundry.
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.
HettichXperiencedays 2021
Under the "Let's move markets!" banner, Hettich is presenting innovative furniture worlds at HettichXperiencedays 2021.
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.
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.
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
Cabinetry lighting solutions for Smart Homes
Experience freedom like never before with the new Halemeier Magic lighting range partnered with Hettich.
KBDi Conference + Designer Awards Gala
This year’s KBDi Conference + Designer Awards Gala will be held at the Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane.
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.
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.
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...
Corian® Design Awards 2018 Edition 3 winners
Corian® Design Awards 2018 Edition 3 winners have been announced and they include a commercial project at a Perth hospital and a stunning residential...
Hansgrohe – Day 2
This morning we all awoke excited for our second day with tour sponsor Hansgrohe and the chance to learn more about the products and how they are designed and made.
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.
HettichXperiencedays
Introducing HettichXperiencedays - a new approach to networking and trade fairs that takes into consideration the restrictions of a global pandemic.
Terrazzo from Staron Solid Surfaces
Bring texture to designs and transform interiors with the latest Terrazzo range from Staron® Solid Surfaces.
Fisher & Paykel’s next-generation Trade Resources makes design faster and easier
Fisher & Paykel’s next-generation Trade Resources makes it easier and faster for SDA’s to design and document kitchens and laundries.
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.
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.
AWISA announces ACFA as new managers for the AWISA exhibition
ACFA has been chosen by the AWISA Board to manage the AWISA Exhibition, starting with the 2024 AWISA Show to be held next July.
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.
Keys to Build-to-Rent Success: Insights from Hettich’s Latest Whitepaper
In collaboration with Architecture & Design, Hettich is unveiling a groundbreaking whitepaper elucidating the core principles of the Build-to-Rent sector.
Design Duo Double Feature curated by Federica Sala
The Design Duo Double Feature project, curated by Federica Sala, will be hosted within the spaces of FENIX Scenario, Via Quintino Sella 1, Milan.
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...
Visit Hansgrohe on the AIDT 2019 Tour
As part of AIDT’s 2019 Tour to bathroom show ISH in Germany, in March next year, attendees will have the opportunity for an immersive...
Join KBDi in 2019
As 2018 draws to a close, it's a great opportunity to consider your professional development plans for next year. We've put together 20 excellent...
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.
Yepsketch & YepLibrary
With its YepLibrary, Yepsketch provides industry with universally-compatible models in formats suitable for all commonly-used software programs.
Nover Alfresco Kitchen range
Nover has an extensive range of products to cater for manufacturing alfresco kitchens, from benchtops and doors to hinges, handles and more!
