Kitchens an “afterthought”?
Our good friends at KBB Review in the UK decided that as there was little hope of enjoying any further rugby at the World...
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...
Integrated gas cooktops
Dutch innovation Pitt® Cooking Systems has been launched into Australia and offers a range of fully integrated gas cooktops in 29 different configurations. The...
Schweigen new motors
Schweigen has announced new additions to its range of motors designed for silent rangehoods. The new motors complement the existing line of external Isodrive...
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...
Miele G 4000 dishwashers
Each of the Miele G 4000 Discovery models has a 3.5 star energy efficiency rating complemented by a 5 star WELS water efficiency rating,...
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...
Axor range kitchen mixers
The Axor range of kitchen mixers, designed by Antonio Citterio, offers both amateur and professional chefs a multitude of possibilities for designing their individual...
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...
Miele Experience Centre – Gold Coast
Miele Australia continues the national expansion of its world-class showroom concept with the opening of the brand’s first regional venue at the Gold Coast.
The...
Ilve’s MY-Q barbecue
ILVE’s new MY-Q BBQ features innovative design and chic style to make it the perfect BBQ for compact, outdoor spaces, or as a secondary unit...
Fixol universal kit
Fixol is a new, universal kit that allows you to make a cut-out in a drawer. It can be used for any cut-out in...
Kesseböhmer iMove
Kesseböhmer's iMove offers 100% access to wall units thanks to fittings that move intelligently. iMove is Kesseböhmeer's solution to items stored on upper shelves...
Rehau frame4 Rauvolet
The frame4 Rauvolet vertial cassette system is a tambour door solution from Rehau that combines a quality, real-metal look with super-slim, 4mm tambour door...
Vauth Sagel VSA 300 and 400
New for Vauth Sagel, and released at this year's Interzum show, is an innovative system solution for narrow larder cabinets with opening angles of...
Abimis steel kitchen
A spacious loft, located in the Alto Adige mountains in Brunico, Italy houses an Abimis kitchen made entirely from stainless steel. The environment oozes...
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 epitome of loyalty
There are many ways of rewarding customers for loyalty – on an ongoing basis. Frequent flyer programs (or in our industry’s case Frequent fryer!)...
Smeg Classic – celebrating 30 years
Last week at a fabulous industry event, Smeg celebrated 30 years of its best-selling Classic stainless steel oven, designed by renowned Italian architect Guido Canali, with...
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...
Armani Dada – new projects
The partnership between the Armani Group and the Molteni Group has seen some amazing kitchens presented around the world. Design, elegance and function are...
“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...
Ilve’s Professional Outdoor barbecue
Ilve's stylish ILBBQ124X Professional Outdoor Barbecue will fire up your outdoor entertaining this summer. The first of its kind for the brand, Ilve has...
Miele’s DA 2906 integrated rangehood
Miele Australia introduces the DA 2906 rangehood, a fully integrated ceiling extractor that gives unimpaired vision across open plan cooking and dining areas while...
Bosch & Siemens (BSH) new cooking ranges
BSH has released two new cooking ranges - Series 8 and iQ700 - that show off the company's focus on a "complete solution for...
Caesarstone launches Book of Details
Caesarstone has launched its "Book of Details" which includes sketches and images along with a presentation of numerous creative and practical surface applications following four...
Caesarstone puts up $35K
It’s obviously competition time – and Caesarstone have put up the cash!
Select a Supernatural Design benchtop for your kitchen renovation between July 1st and...
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...
Kreativo wall system from Schuco
Released at this year's Interzum show, Kreativo is a wall system which the company says allows unlimited creative freedom. Kreativo is so-named because it's...
Nova Pro Scala from Grass
Grass' Nova Pro slide technology has been around for a while but the newest addition to the range - Nova Pro Scala - is...
Feelwood from Egger
Another fabulous product on display at this year's Interzum was the Feelwood surface from Egger. The wood-based materials manufacturer presented what it says is...
Kitchen Tower from Peka Systems
From Swiss manufacturer Peka Systems, and featured earlier this year at Interzum, comes the Kitchen Tower - a product the company describes as "your...
More from imi-beton (and Polytec)
Last August we brought you a post about the imi-beton product distributed by Polytec here in Australia. At Interzum we came across the product...
Cornerstone from Vauth-Sagel
As the centrepiece of Vauth-Sagel's stand at Interzum 2015, the company has released its Cornerstone corner cabinet solution which it says is "rethinking the...
Hailo new products – Interzum 2015
Hailo Pantry Box
Designed specifically as a pantry box for food storage, this nifty item attracted much interest on the Hailo stand. The idea was...
Egger PerfectSense – Interzum 2015
Egger's stand at this year's Interzum was a 'wow' of colours and textures encased in a large, curved-wall structure to show off its new...
Blum on show – Interzum 2015
First day at Interzum and my feet hurt and my head is spinning! So much to see and some great ideas on display. First...
Customised ranges from Officine Gullo
For a stunning, customised range for your kitchen check out these gorgeous options from Officine Gullo. Professionally handcrafted, the units have no standard dimensions,...
Graff Conical mixer for the kitchen
Practical and stylish, the new Conical kitchen mixer from Graff is suited to a range of environments with its contemporary design and classic features....
Ilve’s new steam oven
Every great chef knows that a hearty dish is brimming with succulence, sustenance and punches serious flavour. With the release of its ILCS45X Combination...
One for the office or home!
Espresso, cappuccino, macchiato…made easily and conveniently using the full sensor-touch controls of the Miele CM 6300 Coffee Machine. Miele claim it delivers the best in...
Ilve’s 76cm pyrolytic oven
Ilve has introduced a 76cm pyrolytic electric oven to its ever-expanding built-in appliance range. This new oven caters for dinner parties and families of...
New 2015 Fresh Concrete & Raw Concrete
Catering to the growing trend for an industrial utilitarian aesthetic, Caesarstone has introduced two more innovative Concrete designs which offer the look and feel of...
New pastels from AGA
AGA has unveiled two new colour options, adding pastels to its product colour palette. Rose and Lemon are now available in the Total Control...
Asko goes outdoors
There’s no denying Australia’s love for the outdoors and outdoor entertaining. What’s the perfect accompaniment to this much-loved life style? ASKO’s new Outdoor Fridge...
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...
Smeg hits the sweet spot!
Italian design, award winning style and enduring performance are the trademark features of Smeg’s new collection of small appliances – the latest extension to...
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...
MySommelier – wine display case from Bat-Tech
In a stunning blend of refined Italian design together with the latest in technological innovation, the MySommelier wine display case is the ideal choice...
Gaggenau wins Gold in the iF Design Awards
The iF gold award 2015 has been awarded to Gaggenau for their 2014 exhibition stand at Eurocucina. ‘The esteem of craftsmanship’ was the final...
Cargo-Soft short and Cargo-Soft low from Hailo
Released this year at ZOW, Germany, these two new products from Hailo Fitted Technology are self-supporting, European-standard format waste separation systems for base units...
AGA launches two new models
AGA Rangemaster Group is a leading international premium consumer brand that manufactures and distributes some of the world’s most widely recognised and best-loved kitchen appliances. In...
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....
Wall Play by Minacciolo
Designed by architect Nicola Stangherlin in conjuction with R&S Minacciolo here is "Wall Play", a wooden wall panel system created for those who are...
Blum’s 2015 Dynamic Space update
If you haven’t been to a Blum Dynamic Space workshop – the obvious question is “why not?”. The revamped 2015 programme provides all you...
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,...
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....
More awards for Poggenpohl
Poggehpohl's P'7350 kitchen, designed by Porsche Design Studio, has already won the "Plus X Award" in the high quality design and functionality categories and...
Dorf’s new sink mixers
Three new taps make up the latest in Dorf's new product range for 2015. The Hepburn, Enigma and Vixen sink mixers capture today’s crisp,...
De Dietrich Platinum Steam Oven
Luxury French kitchen appliance brand, De Dietrich introduces the stylish, smart and sophisticated Corium Collection’s Platinum Steam Oven (DOV1145X). This intelligent steam oven retains the essential vitamins, minerals and...
Snaidero – Orange Evolution
Designed by Michele Marcon Design, Orange Evolution is a kitchen from Italian manufacturer Snaidero which has made a name for itself in the world...
More sparkles from Bugatti
Does anyone remember the Swarovski crystal encrusted toaster and kettle from earlier this year? Well, the designers from Bugatti have just release two new...
Miele G 6000 dishwashers
Miele's new G 6000 dishwasher range comprises a comprehensive choice of freestanding, built-under, integrated or fully-integrated models in a variety of heights which boast...
Interesting move by Fisher and Paykel
Fisher & Paykel’s fridges with ActiveSmart™ technology have been a hit among users, with the consumer group CHOICE recommending ActiveSmart™ models E402B*4, E442B*4, E522B*4...
Modulnova in Australia
Launched in 1988 by the renowned Presotto family, Modulnova has gained recognition in Europe for visual sophistication and elegance in kitchen design with a...
De Dietrich Launch Platinum Steam Oven
Having recently launched their new flagship store in Sydney, De Dietrich have now taken the next step. Taking steam cooking to the next level,...
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...
“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...
Veil hood from Faber
With its sinuous shape, reminiscent of the fall of a veil, the Veil hood from Faber was designed and developed by designer Samuel Codegoni...
“Honey – what’s that in the microwave?”
Most of us use the microwave on a daily basis (and a variety of technology) and almost as many of us use these trusted little...
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...
Gamadecor releases “Emotions Rooms”
Visitors to the recently held edition of Cersaie admired some new kitchen furniture products released by Gamedecor called “Emotions Rooms”. This according to the press release...
Sustainability in the Kitchen and Bathroom
Kohler is a big company! So big they have a position in their organisation that is titled "Senior Channel Manager in Sustainability". Rob Zimmerman...
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...
Cooktop Wars continued!
Seems like it's the time of year to bombard inboxes with new products. Following yesterday's TKBB Blog posting on Miele's new range, Ilve appears...
New Miele gas cooktops
Miele has introduced the next generation KM 23xx gas cooktop range which features extremely shallow stainless-steel troughs and high-quality solid metal rotary knobs to...
Rangecraft Rangehoods from Condari
Released earlier this year, this is the exciting new Rangecraft Rangehood collection from Condari Pty Ltd. The company says the rangehoods represent a new...
Toncelli Cucine and its “Tea Column”
From the Italian cabinetmaking tradition to contemporary “sartorial” kitchens, Toncelli Cucine, began in the early 60s, in the heart of Tuscany manufacturing wooden handcrafted...
Bosch at IFA 2014 – Berlin
In 2014 Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances (BSH) are apparently revolutionising the home appliances industry with state-of-the-art technology, cutting-edge design and an unparalleled level of user-friendliness.
BSH...
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...
Natural Skin from Minacciolo
Those of you lucky enough to visit Eurocucina earlier this year might remember an attention-catching display which featured a waterfall raining down upon a...
New G5 induction cooktops from Smeg
Smeg, the Italian appliance specialist, has released a range of G5 induction cooktops whose new features include full surface cooking technology, automatic zone recognition...
Hettich’s report on Eurocucina
There have been various reports placed online since Eurocucina closed its doors four months ago. And as with every great show, reports, images, opinions...
New Miele DGC 6660 XXL Steam Combi Oven
The latest addition to Miele's Generation 6000 range of cooking appliances is here. The DGC 6660 XXL is Miele's largest steam combination oven to...
Eurolinx’s Sydney Showroom Opening
Whilst one appliance brand had an official function in Victoria that ended in burnt display cabinets and a rapid use of various fire fighting...
Vintage Schock sink – new but old
For a brand new sink, but with a touch of old fashioned style, take a look at the "Vintage" sink from German manufacturer Schock.
The...
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...
Mal Corboy Kitchens – book release
Billed as the ultimate in kitchen porn for the foodie and design lover, NZ-based Australian kitchen designer Mal Corboy has released a stunning coffee...
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!...
Blum launches in style
Blum welcomed the start of the 2014 AWISA Exhibition last night in front of 400 industry professionals. The Austrian fittings manufacturer introduced a number...
