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...
Casalgrande Padana – Marmoker tile series
Newly released at Cersaie 2014, Casalgrande Padana introduces the Marmoker Series from the Granitoker Line. Made with cutting-edge digital technology applied to stoneware, the...
Bisazza collections previewed at Cersaie 2014
At Cersaie 2014 in Bologna, Bisazza debuted several new collections, including the Bisazza Contemporary Cement Tiles collection, a new line featuring a contemporary, sophisticated...
Latte Poles from Touch Wood Trading
Our love of open plan design means sometimes a great room divider is needed to create a soft border between adjoining space or add...
You need to register with Yepsketch (it’s free!!)
In a world where computers and the internet play such a huge and important part of our lives, the downside is often the associated...
Polytec offers “concrete” with imi-beton
Once again, Polytec inspired many with one of the best stands at AWISA, coupled with extraordinary hospitality and some rather daring late night entertainment!...
Part of Brummel Cucine’s Theory
Brummel Cucine is company focused on the innovation and continuous research of the unique, eclectic and exclusive products. A company who has been able...
Kessebohmer’s Trend Report
For everyone who wants to keep abreast of the latest design trends and kitchen innovations for 2013/2014, this Kessebohmer Trend Report (who are represented...
Tagina – Cersaie 2014 Preview
The Cersaie previews are flooding in and I couldn't resist sharing this one, from Tagina Ceramiche d'arte, with you.
This is the company's new Deco...
Early Cersaie Preview
It's destined to be a well remembered show - Cersaie held in Bologna Italy in September is the Tile Show to go to. Over...
Miele gets a “handle” on things
PureLine built in appliances from Miele are to be released worldwide in September but we thought we'd give you a preview early! Miele is...
Italian-style shopfronts
As anyone with a retail presence will tell you, window dressing is a vital part of the success of a shopfront. The way the...
Stunning Acrylic Couture in Australia
One of the winners of the prestigious Interzum Award from 2013, Acrylic Couture is thankfully now available in Australia, in stock and can be...
Bisazza wears Emilio Pucci
Ready for display at iSalone next month in Milan is a new collection of mosaics from Bisazza. This ingeniously-crafted range captures the essence of...
Taking on the boys!
As you are undoubtedly aware, here at TKBB we are always wanting to promote anything that's good, be it from Australia or elsewhere. However...
Good Design Awards now open
Good Design Australia has launched the re-named Good Design Awards (formerly the Australian International Design Awards) and is calling for innovative entries from Australia...
Franco Pecchioli Ceramica – Salone del Mobile 2014 preview
"Virtual Nature" is a new collection from Franco Pecchioli Ceramica, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni and will be displayed at the upcoming 2014 Salone del...
“Islands” by Caesarstone
Caesarstone will unveil Islands at Fuori Salone 2014, Milan, a collaboration with acclaimed London-based design studio Raw Edges. Following a preview at the Interior Design...
Creativity with Axolotl
This recently completed waterfront project in Sydney's Inner West, illustrates the creative new Axolotl coating techniques that make a statement of any entrance.
The client worked directly with Axolotl's...
Beautiul tiles from Kate!
Here at TKBB we try to give everyone a fair share. Part of that involves looking at people and / or businesses that click...
Jean Nouvel – A French architect who knows his way
Born in Fumel France in 1945, Jean Nouvel is one of those rare architects whose work straddles an entire industry. From a simple desk or lamp to...
Wallpaper is back…and in a good way
Remember how wallpaper was, like, soooo 1970s? Well, hang on to your wallpaper applicators because it's back...and in a massively huge way. This is...
How do you use colour in the kitchen to make an...
We've known for some years that splashes of colour in the kitchen were trending in a huge way. It's evident in many of the...
Mixing it with Macassar
Having completed another successful exhibition at KIFF (The Kiev International Furniture Fair Held annually in the Ukraine) this week, Cesar, one of Italy’s leading...
Asko increases laundry technology to assist asthma and allergy sufferers
With asthma levels in Australia some of the highest in the world, Asko has today unveiled a new washing machine targeting skin allergy and asthma...
Good Design Awards – Alessi
Renowned Italian kitchen and housewares company Alessi has long been associated with excellence in design. It has recently cemented this position by winning four...
Staron wants to take you to Italy!
Using Staron Solid Surface in any kitchen, bathroom or interior design project is exciting and rewarding at the best of times - but it...
The must-have wine cabinet
The Del Curto brand has been around for more than 35 years and specialises in manufacturing selected timber products such as kitchens and furniture...
Designing outside the square
The Molteni Group is based in Guissano just outside Milan in the industrial heart of Italy. Part of the group comprises some of the most...
Tweet challenge – a recipe in 140 characters or less
Kitchen/interior design and a love of food often go hand-in-hand so we couldn't resist the opportunity to pass on this intriguing Twitter challenge from...
A Grand Design for iPad
Readers of Grand Designs Australia magazine will be pleased to learn that their favourite publication is now available for download as an App from...
The Edge – 2013 winners
The Australian International Furniture Fair was held last week in Sydney at Darling Harbour. "The Edge" is an annual international competition, run in conjunction...
