Hailo at Interzum 2017
This year, Hailo at Interzum will present new products in the areas of smart waste separation and organiser systems. The flourishing family-owned company Hailo...
Bencore modular systems
Bencore modular systems of walls and doors have been designed for both domestic and professional spaces, and reinterpret light as the main element of...
Margraf marble staircases
Ok - so I know this isn't technically a kitchen or bathroom product but these elegant, gorgeous Margraf marble staircases were too good not...
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...
Dekton® featured at Rafa Nadal Academy
Dekton®, the ultra-compact surface by Cosentino Group, shows all its potential, versatility and infinite architectural and design possibilities at the "Rafa Nadal Academy by...
Three Birds Renovations specifies Hettich
Three Birds Renovations began when best friends and busy mums Bonnie, Erin and Lana, walked away from their busy corporate careers in pursuit of...
Caesarstone Colour Inspirations Guide
Be inspired by the latest Caesarstone Colour Inspirations Guide produced in collaboration with Polytec. Now including seven new designs from Caesarstone including the much...
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...
Bisazza 2017 Collection
Alessandro Mendini collaborates exclusively with Bisazza for the Bisazza 2017 Collection. Bisazza’s association and friendship with the legendary architect and designer has spanned many...
Create moods using light
Whether natural, glamorous or industrially chic: imm Cologne highlights current lamp trends that create moods using light - from decorative to industrial - with...
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...
Sensa® by Cosentino
Last week saw the official launch of Sensa® by Cosentino - the company's first granite surface - in Australia. Sensa® by Cosentino is made from high...
Julia Marmi at Cersaie
Here's a sneak peek at the stone company Julia Marmi at Cersaie, featured as part of the Cer-Sail - Italian Style Concept - exhibition...
Justin Bishop Workshop Event
As part of a month of birthday celebrations, The English Tapware Company is hosting a Justin Bishop Interior Design Workshop Event - "Planning your...
Corian Design Awards – edition 3
The Corian Design Awards - edition 3 have been announced and there were two clear winners in the main categories. The Project winner was...
Wallpepper – The City
Today's post is a pictorial walk through the latest collection from Wallpepper - The City. This collection celebrates the variety of life in various...
Young, innovative, different: the new female designers
Anyone who thinks the furniture industry is a man’s world is mistaken: young female designers are conquering the market with innovative designs. Armed with...
Paola Navone: an explosion of influences
It’s difficult to know where to begin when describing Paola Navone. Her portfolio of work is mind-bending in its diversity, spanning architecture, interior design,...
Blum’s new Tip-On Blumotion
Introducing Blum’s new Tip-On Blumotion for Legrabox and Movento, supporting handle-less furniture designs throughout the home.
Handle-less furniture is desired in many living areas –...
Pixalux Structural Light Panels
Pixalux Structural Light Panels are an innovative lighting product for architectural, commercial and retail design applications. The innovative aspect of Pixalux is the ability...
Wilsonart Traceless laminate
Wilsonart Traceless laminate allows you to touch the surface without leaving a trace with clever finger-print-proof technology.
Unsightly fingerprint smudges, smears and tell-tale coffee cup...
Gruppo Euromobil in Colombia
Gruppo Euromobil furnishes Casa Fenix Rionegro in Colombia and applies its Total Home Design philosophy to achieve the first LEED Gold-certified home in Latin...
Mosaico+ 3D moodboards
At Cersaie 2016, Mosaico+ will display part of its collections using 3D moodboards which combine the beauty of the mosaic with the polyhedral world...
Lincoln Sentry partnership with Gollinucci
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...
Lighting systems at imm cologne
Lighting systems: (O)LEDs are on track
For a time, it seemed that track-, rod- and rope-based lighting systems had hit an impasse. But thanks to...
New Concrete by Wilsonart
Introducing Concrete by Wilsonart
If you are looking for a natural Concrete finish for your next project, check out the new Concrete by Wilsonart. Adding...
Storage solutions from Peka Systems
Innovative and Ergonomic Storage Solutions from Peka Systems
Swiss-based storage solution manufacturer Peka is passionate about practical and elegant interior design that enhances people’s enjoyment...
Dekton XGloss
Cosentino Australia has extended its Dekton offering with the exciting new launch of Dekton XGloss, a new line of polished high-tech ultra-compact surfaces characterised by...
Designer Training aMAYzing sale
Take advantage of the Designer Training aMAYzing sale with 14 industry-relevant courses to choose from and flexible, online learning so you can study at...
Blum at Salone del Mobile
Blum joins biennial Salone del Mobile delegates in Milan this April to experience upcoming industry trends within EuroCucina.
The International interior design show Salone del...
Hera AR 35-LED
If you’re seeking a small, decorative, powerful luminaire with very good colour rendering to illuminate your furnishings, look no further than the Hera AR...
Texturae designer wallpaper – Fuorisalone preview
This is the new Texturae designer wallpaper, conceived and created by Daniele Morabito and Dario Pulitanò, two young entrepreneurs from Reggio Calabria who decided to match...
5 new colours for Corian®
2016 sees the introduction of 5 new colours for Corian® to give designers an even greater choice when selecting stunning finishes for their next...
The Restaurant by Caesarstone & Tom Dixon
The Restaurant by Caesarstone & Tom Dixon consists of four conceptual kitchens inspired by the elements – Earth, Fire, Water and Air. These four...
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,...
MINIWINCH by Effegi Brevetti
The MINIWINCH by Effegi Brevetti mechanism allows for great access into cabinets. The unique dampening action for both opening and closing flap style doors,...
Cemento pendant lights from In-es.artdesign
Here's a stunning snapshot of a collection of Cemento pendant lights from In-es.artdesign which will be presented at Light+Building at Messe Frankfurt from 13-18...
Wilsonart AEON laminate
Wilsonart® AEON™ Enhanced Performance delivers a laminate with unique wear characteristics without compromising design flexibility. From satin to high-gloss, timber grain to quarry, there...
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...
Caesarstone Statuario Maximus
The newly launched Caesarstone Statuario Maximus is the latest marble-inspired design to join the Supernatural designs collection.
A bold beautiful new design; Statuario Maximus features...
Kelly Hoppen Illusion wallpaper
Kelly Hoppen MBE and star magician Dynamo have teamed up to create a distinctive range of illusion wallpaper. Launching towards the end of January 2016,...
Corian charging surface
Power up the home or office with a DuPont™ Corian® Charging Surface. Any part of the home or office that integrates a solid surface can power up with...
The importance of CAD software
The development of CAD software in the kitchen and bathroom industry has changed how many designers and cabinet makers operate. Long gone are the...
Tetris House concept
Three, equal, linked houses with a 360-degree view make up the Tetris House concept by Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars from Universe Architecture. The concept...
Ulysses chaise lounge
This piece was so stunning I simply couldn't resist adding it to your day. The Ulysses chaise lounge is an award-winning luxury designer element...
Mosaico+ Geometric mosaics
Mosaico+ Geometric mosaics are the new decor 15mm x 15mm range from the Italian company renowned for its beautiful, artistic mosaic decorations. This new...
Minà collection in Milan
I love it when we see real-life installations of kitchens we've seen at exhibitions either here or overseas and this is a great example...
Quantum Six+ porcelain sheets
Quantum Six+ is a collection of porcelain sheets measuring 3200mm x 1600mm x 6mm with many colours in the collection replicating the finest examples of...
Fibonacci Stone featured
Fibonacci Stone's Storm terrazzo tiles are the star of this new Bendigo residence by Flack Studio.
Fibonacci Stone’s Storm terrazzo tile features pale aggregates of...
New Environmental Product Declarations
As sustainable design becomes increasingly important, so do the tools that enable the environmental impact of a structure to be calculated and assessed.
Now five...
Corian Series 3 Winners
The Corian Series 3 winners have been announced and they are:
Wynnstay House
Designed by Rob McBride and Debbie Ryan of McBride Charles Ryan, Corian® Glacier White was chosen...
Wilsonart Decorative Panels
HVG’s range of Wilsonart Decorative Panels provides a coordinating story for your design requirements. The panels are a refined and cost effective option for...
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...
The IXL Collection
An iconic Australian brand, Geelong based IXL has a proud history of manufacturing superior ventilation systems. Its Tastic® Neo collection combines unsurpassed results with...
Antrax IT fireplaces
I know we're heading into our warmer months but this popped into my inbox and I loved the creativity of these designs I thought...
Palazzo del Sol features Margraf
Check out this gorgeous luxury real estate development in Florida, USA called Palazzo del Sol which features products from Margraf. Palazzo del Sol is...
Unica Sideboard
Displayed at this year's Marmomacc, "Unica" sideboard is designed by Michele Cazzani for Franchi Umberto Marmi. With stunning architectural form, the company says the...
Pinch Bench
From innovative studio Sawdust Bureau comes the simply beautiful Pinch Bench. Another step sideways from our standard kitchen/bathroom fare, but this was too lovely...
Amber Decorative Screens
Every now and again it's nice to take a step outside the strict kitchen and bathroom arena to bring you a design-focused product that...
Timber Design Awards 2015
A superb example of adventurous design and the use of timber in contemporary architecture, the Melbourne School of Design at the University of Melbourne,...
Silestone Acqua Fraccaroli
The Cosentiono Group has developed a new colour in collaboration with the renowned Brazilian interior design architect, Brunete Fraccaroli, which represents nature, health, happiness...
Blum LEGRABOX pure
Experience elegance with LEGRABOX; the next milestone for the industry - with revolutionary new runner technology, functionality and design. LEGRABOX pure is an entirely...
7 new Dekton colours
Cosentino has expanded the Dekton range with a series of seven elegant new colours, each of which evoke a feeling of beauty and peace....
Dulux Colour Trends 2016
The result of extensive global research, leading paint company Dulux reveals its 2016 Colour Trends predicting that bespoke creation, a fascination with deep space and an...
Kreoo Garden
The rise in popularity of indoor/outdoor spaces means interior designers are often asked to consider exterior elements when creating their designs. These new products...
Grassi Pietri releases early!
Grassi Pietre is without doubt, the great Italian Vicenza stone trademark. The company relies upon quarry sites such as on the Giallo Dorato, Bianco...
The Kitchen Think
We are pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with the British Blog site www.thekitchenthink.co.uk This site is targeted at not...
Timber Thermal Design Guides – free download
The role of thermal mass in residential design and its application in practice is the theme of three new publications from WoodSolutions, funded by...
“Sorry – how many sheets do we need for this job?”
A waterfront designer villa in the Dutch municipality of Westland has recently been given a timeless elegance thanks to a high-tech façade covering using...
Miele’s new Scout
As winner of a Best in Category Award for Domestic Appliances at the recent 2015 Good Design Awards, the Miele Scout RX1 Robotic Vacuum...
TOOY light collection
TOOY lights, concept and design by Roberto Giacomucci, emphasise the dynamic design of light and enhances shape, colour and texture.
As a brand, TOOY is...
What a “DUMBO” of an idea!
At the corner of Pearl and Water Streets in New York, five contemporary four bedroom, three bath town houses with private parking, a garden...
Schattdecor Trends 15/16 – Interzum 2015
As the company celebrated its 30th year at Interzum, Schattdecor released its trend forecast for 2015/2016 as well as 10 new colours in its...
Swiss Krono Group – One World Collection – Interzum 2015
The One World Collection from Swiss Krono Group has revealed at Interzum 2015 and reflects the company’s view that the world we live in...
Furnipart new products – Interzum 2015
Furnipart’s News015 handle design collection has been designed specifically for this year’s show. The company says its direction is three dimensional, representing the three...
Idol from Fibonacci Stone
Fibonacci Stone’s IDOL references the prized terrazzo surfaces of ancient Italy and merges them with a contemporary and elegant colour palette to create a stunning new...
Mosaico+ Outfit collection – 2015
Mosaico + has released a new collection of mosaic designs which reflect the company's motto of "conceiving and making mosaics in our own unique...
iSalone Preview – Ronda Design
With iSalone 2015 just around the corner, we bring you this interesting and inventive idea from Ronda Design. Magnetika is a new way of...
Rifra at ISH
The internationally-renowned ISH fair started earlier this week in Frankfurt, German and finishes tomorrow. Rifra, an Italian company which has branded itself as "Kitchens...
Laminex willing to hand out $20,000!
Laminex Australia’s Project of the Year is back and this year they are awarding two $10,000 business grants to the best commercial and residential project...
IMM Review – 2015
The organisers for the recently held 2015 IMM show in Cologne have released what they consider the top 10 trends from this year's show....
2015 Colour of the Year
Pantone, an American global leader in colour science and technology has just released their choice of Colour of the Year for 2015. Here's part...
Miele releases new laundry range
Miele has launched its most revolutionary laundry collection to date: W1 Series Washing Machines, T1 Series Tumble Dryers and complementary CareCollection cleaning products. This new...
VG New Trend – release from Maison & Objet
As seen at this years Maison & Objet fair in Paris, this collection of beautiful furniture pieces is a tribute to "flower power" and...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
Riva1920 back to their best at IMM
Starting in the 1920’s Riva has continued traditional manufacturing of wood products, some we have featured previously on TKBB. This week, at IMM Cologne,...
Music in the home – Dali FAZON F5
Something a bit different for this Thursday morning: these unique floorstanding speakers are the result of an amazing collaboration between Dali Distribution and Danish...
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...
Two of the best from Lincoln Sentry
Here’s two products from Lincoln Sentry you should know about!
Pestblock is an innovative new solution for preventing access to unwanted pests in your kitchen....
Giddyup – Dulux releases their 2015 Forecast
On Melbourne Cup Day we thought we’d talk about something we know a little bit about rather than taking the wildest punt of the...
Who said retro was dead?
These wonderful pieces are from Dale Italia and represent the company's top-quality wood, artisan craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
Taking the traditional techniques of...
Laminex tells us what happening in 2015
The 2015 Trends Forecast from Laminex Australia written by Neil Sookee embraces worldwide design and style trends and adds a hint of nearby flavour...
Exploring home spaces
One of the stands at Marmomacc explored the concept of “exploring home spaces”. Various pieces from the home were displayed on the stand of...
“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...
Ambiente preview – trends 2015
Earlier this week I was lucky enough to attend a preview of the international design show Ambiente which will be held in Frankfurt, Germany...
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...
