New G5 Induction Cooktop from Ilve
New from Ilve comes the G5 range of induction cooktops which feature the company's new square inductor panels which rapidly maximise the space and...
Why not “butter” up your customers
I know a lot of you scour the four corners of the globe for ideal gifts for your customers (and I have to say that...
Ye – Elica island hood
This stunning shape is the new Ye island hood from Elica. The company describes it as a "majestic yet light shape with innovative material"...
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...
Tinozza – new concept from Minacciolo
From one of my favourite kitchen design companies, Minacciolo, comes a new idea called "Tinozza". Three individual structures comprise a worktop, sink and cooktop...
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...
Zip HydroTap G4 product launch
The location was stunning, the weather perfect. On Thursday 3rd July members of the design community gathered at The Bennelong At The Opera House...
Marchi Cucine goes retro with St Louis
I love a traditional kitchen but this little retro number is in a class of its own. So kitsch it's good, this is the...
A brace from Blum!
Here's a couple of new and useful information releases from Blum.
Blum’s idea for mitred and rebated cabinets offers a simple option to enhance the...
“Rock” by Martin Steininger and Alberto Minotti
In its first collaboration with an external designer, Steininger chose to partner with Alberto Minotti who is described by Managing Director and Designer Martin...
Mini Mina – it’s just too cute!
Designed by architect Silvio Stefani and R&D Minacciolo, this is Mini Minà – a little kitchen that packs a big aesthetic punch. Combining tradition...
Smeg’s flagship 90cm pyrolytic oven
One of the joys of a tour such as this is the opportunity to enjoy Italian hospitality at its best. On Sunday we left...
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...
Condari – bends it better than Beckham!
“When you’re in sales, the thing about extraction doesn’t revolve around noise or air flow” says “Big John” – but he is, of course,...
Culinary Technology at its best
We have written previously about the impact that the new Victoria range from Smeg has had on the Australian kitchen landscape. Not one to...
Alessi’s MU cutlery wins two prestigious awards
The “Mu” cutlery set, designed by architect Toyo Ito for Alessi, has been awarded the 2014 DESIGN PLUS and the 2013 GOOD DESIGN Awards. The cutlery...
“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...
Bosch’s Combi Induction cooktop
This month sees the release of Bosch's new versatile, efficient and intuitive 60cm and 80cm CombiInduction cooktops. Both feature two traditional round zones and...
Molteni&C and Dada – Eurocucina preview
Molteni&C and Dada will be at the upcoming Salone del Mobile/Eurocucina with two new designs.
Gliss-Up from Molteni&C is a fully-suspended bedroom system designed by Patricia Urquiola...
New release from Cesar
Enthusiasm, dedication and determination sums up Cesar’s approach to its business for more than 40 years. Starting in 1969 in Pramaggiore, near Venice, Cesar...
Brummel “Diamond” – Eurocucina Preview
See, I promised you there was more to come!
This inventive space is part-bar and part-island kitchen which happily sits on the border of the...
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...
Compact in size only!
Latest kitchen design trends point to a growing awareness of ergonomics with consumers preferencing appliance ‘banks’ at the ‘midway point’, ensuring easy, safe access...
Self Unloading Dishwasher from Antalov
Giant Russian whitegoods manufacturer, Antalov, caused a massive stir at the recent KITT electronics fair in the Ukraine by releasing papers and information on...
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...
Pirated products at ISH
As ISH closes for another year with reports of record numbers of visitors and positive reviews across the board, we hear from Hansgrohe that...
How selling something “Second Hand” really helps you!
Sold!! $4,400,00 - at secondhandkitchens.com.auDesigning practical and aesthetically appealing kitchens for your clients is one part of the process, making it affordable is...
How selling something "Second Hand" really helps you!
Sold!! $4,400,00 - at secondhandkitchens.com.auDesigning practical and aesthetically appealing kitchens for your clients is one part of the process, making it affordable is...
A sink you can shoot bullets at. Wait…what?
In an... interesting... marketing move, granite sink manufacturer SCHOCK has taken an extreme approach to demonstrating the durability of its sinks. Presenting the company-named...
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...
SodaStream and Samsung add some sparkle into the kitchen
I have fond memories of SodaStream from my childhood so imagine my delight when I discovered that the new Samsung four-door refrigerator featured an...
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...
Mutina’s Azulej designed by Patricia Urquiola
Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola is well known in international design circles both for her architectural work as well as product development and...
Mutina’s Azulej designed by Patricia Urquiola
Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola is well known in international design circles both for her architectural work as well as product development and...
Living Kitchen 2013 – Cologne
You know it’s going to be a show worth seeing when 142,000 people attend a seven-day kitchen fair in Cologne, Germany – in January!...
