Plan for 2019 to be your most amazing year
TKBB sponsor KBDi has experts in pretty much every area of the industry so it seemed timely, as 2018 draws to a close, to...
International Influences in High-End Kitchen Design
In the world of high-end kitchen design, Australia has emerged as a leader by blending international trends with its unique sensibilities.
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...
It’s very much time to have your say on Home Owners...
For all of you out there who abide by the rules - here's something you should spend some time reading. And, if you care...
TKKB Summer Series – Smart Bathrooms
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series – we’re on a very well-deserved break but have no fear…we’ve compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics for...
EuroCucina 2020
The 23rd edition of EuroCucina will be held in April with the theme of "sustainability, innovation and sensory perception: kitchens go circular".
Is “pro-forma” fair – and for whom?
As most of you would be aware there are certain appliance brands that operate on "pro-forma" basis. The idea is sound in theory -...
Builder Background Checks in Victoria
A new business has been set up in Victoria that offers Builder Background Checks by a building industry insider that offers totally independent advice.
ASOFIA offers Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
ASOFIA is pleased to offer Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, a course that has been specifically contextualised for the Australian fitout industry.
Light + Building presents the trends for 2024/25
Light + Building will be held in Frankfurt from 3-8 March 2024 and will showcase important products and solutions in the field of light and lighting.
TKBB Summer Series – Designers
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series – we’re on a very well-deserved break but have no fear…we’ve compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics for...
Small business marketing in the age of the virus
Kitchen and bathroom businesses, are set to be particularly challenged during this time. Here are our top 4 Small Business marketing tips to maintain momentum!
TKBB Summer Series – Best of…Interior Innovation
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series - while we're on a break, we've compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics. Enjoy!
Homes are about more than...
Can influencer marketing work in the K&B industry?
With paid advertising saturating the market, we thought we’d explore the idea of Influencer Marketing and whether it could be an effective tool.
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.
TKBB Summer Series – Best of…new showrooms
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series - while we're on a break, we've compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics. Enjoy!
2018 saw a fantastic array...
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...
Are Black and White bathrooms still alive?
It's not an original question I know - its just that it came up in conversation last week and I though we'd do a...
Guest post: How to deal with difficult clients
This month's guest post comes from Dean Williams from Perth-Fection Plumbing. Dean shares his tips on how to deal with difficult clients as a renovator.
Hansgrohe’s global showering habits
A new survey commissioned by Hansgrohe has revealed a host of interesting global showering habits. The survey was conducted by a market research company among...
How will COVID-19 change kitchen and bathroom design
As Australia’s peak industry group for kitchen and bathroom designers, KBDi looks at how COVID is likely to change design in 2021 and beyond.
Trend report: individualised kitchen design
Variety of colours and materials: the new trend for individualised kitchen design
The kitchen, long considered far more than simply a place to eat, has...
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...
How will our industry change post-COVID?
In a post-COVID world, how is our industry likely to change and how will businesses approach this "new normal"?
Proposed ACFA & KBDi Merger
ACFA and KBDi have announced a proposed strategic merger of the two organisations to create a powerful alliance to better serve the industry.
Build a Social Media Strategy
Creating a social media strategy is an essential step in ensuring the success of your social media program.
Workplace advice with ACFA – Employment Contracts
As the industry gears up for 2023, many are looking for new staff and will be looking at areas of their business such as employment contracts.
59th Edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano: Designing Beauty
Editor Melanie Gardener attended the official launch of the 59th Edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano last week, with the theme of "Designing Beauty".
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...
TKBB Summer Series – Best of… Lighting
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series - while we're on a break, we've compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics. Enjoy!
Lighting and lighting design has...
Do good cooks make good kitchen designers?
In the course of my career in publishing I've been lucky enough to have interviewed a number of professional chefs, gourmet foodies and home...
Happy Australia Day
Wishing all our readers and followers a very happy Australia Day. We're taking a day off and will be back with our regular posts...
SEO and Social Media are not a silver bullet
SEO and social media are a long-term investment in your business, not a short term magic trick so manage your expectations and have clear goals in mind.
Guest Post: 5 Ways To Reduce Late Payments From Your Clients
Today's guest post looks at five ways you can reduce late payments from clients, particularly in today's challenging times.
One superlative too many
In the course of my work I get to write *a lot* about kitchens, bathrooms and interior spaces. I love it - I love...
Commentary……
Last month’s article about appliances (Referrals – are they really appreciated?, August 18) generated some heated debate, both on the blog and among industry...
Ask our Expert – Business Development
Expert in business development, Ron Redman from Redman Training & Development shares his advice on how to harness opportunities and plan for the future.
2017 Dulux Colour Trends
Design will be inspired by an emphasis on tactility, deep blues and the evolution of ‘greiges’ according to the 2017 Dulux Colour Trends.
Presenting a...
Expert Opinion – Boredom Busters from KBDi
KBDi has put together a useful list of five ways to bust boredom and regain your mojo, helping you retain your passion and find new focus in your career.
Designer Training Australia mid-year intake
Designer Training Australia (DTA) has its mid-year intake currently open for registration with the next courses commencing on 8th June or the 6th July.
Kitchen Design Trends 2019 and beyond
Thanks to our valued sponsors Zip Water, check out their picks for the latest kitchen design trends in 2019 and beyond. The Zip experts...
TKBB Summer Series – Future of Kitchens
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series – Best of…… topics for you to enjoy during your summer break. Here’s a selection of ideas for innovation and corporate responsibility.
How to handle (and respond to) negative reviews
In this digital age, online reviews are here and they are here to stay. But what happens when you receive a negative review?
Brilliant Ways to use Subway Tiles
Today's guest post comes from Perini Tiles who take a look at a ubiquitous inclusion in many kitchens and bathrooms - Subway tiles.
“Art” in the bathroom – really?
"Start 2015 with a bit of humour" was the call!!
Bathrooms - serenity and solace behind that door. But for some the opportunity to create,...
Commentary – Richard Moss has his say
There are times when you read some really awful editorial commentary - this isn't one of them. I haven't met Richard Moss (yet) but...
Smart Social Media
In today’s post we’ll take a look at how to implement smart social media strategies that will be effective in this current uncertain climate.
Guest post: Your Business Recovery Plan
Today’s guest post comes from Bruce Poling from The Joinery Coach and here he’ll be sharing his top tips for your Business Recovery Plan.
Bushfire relief – how you can help
It's no secret that the end of last year and the few weeks we have had of 2020 have been awful for bushfire activity...
Interview: Carolina Costa from Circu Magical Furniture
Today's post comes from an interview with Carolina Costa from Circu Magical Furniture, a Portugese brand established in 2015.
When working with a designer-maker is worth the extra money
Artisan David Tragen shares his views on when it's worth the time and investment to work with a designer-maker on pieces for your home.
Ambiente – Jan 2024, Frankfurt Germany
From 26-30 January 2024, trade visitors to Ambiente at MesseFrankfurt will find inspiration for living concepts, furniture, lighting and decorative accessories.
Consumer trend: price does not define luxury
According to a recent survey, the majority of Germans, Americans and Chinese all agree on one thing: price is not the critical factor in...
Home Renovations to recover as New Building Slows
The latest edition of the HIA Renovations Roundup report has been released and it indicates Home Renovations to recover as New Building Slows.
Home renovations...
Living Spaces that Heal
Adelaide-based interior designer Agatha Ozhylovski takes issue with the notion that interior design and neuroscience make strange bedfellows and designs and creates living spaces...
An interview with sieger design
sieger design has collaborated with Alape for close to 35 years, first with architect and design entrepreneur Dieter Sieger and now with his sons...
TKBB Summer Series – Rangehoods & Ventilation
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series – we’re on a very well-deserved break but have no fear…we’ve compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics for...
Bathroom trends according to “ISH”
This article (created by the organisers at ISH) is designed to get you to go to their show.....
"The latest luxury lifestyle trend in the...
Interview Christoph Behling
The genial designer, Christoph Behling, London-based by choice, was born in 1970 in Switzerland, grew up in Düsseldorf and went to art school in...
SaloneSatellite on display at Rinascente
For the 9th consecutive year, 14 products featured at SaloneSatellite will be on display and for sale at Rinacente.
Interior design trends at imm cologne 2018
imm cologne 2018 will feature a range of furniture trends with more than 1200 exhibitors from 50 countries showcasing current colours and forms as...
“Beware Cheap Imports”
Again, I'm indebted to Tim Wallace from KBB in the UK for this article posted on their site recently. Tim Leedman is MD of...
EuroCucina report – Green
The stands at EuroCucina are always amazing and it’s great to see what the designers do with the space and how they make it...
Leaving design to designers
It was only last month that we relayed to you some words of wisdom from the "Miserable Old Gits Club" featuring Glasgow based bathroom...
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...
How to write a killer one-page marketing plan
For our new year's resolution this year, we decided to share our tips for writing a rock star one-page marketing plan.
Furniture market report
Furniture market benefits from new interest in beautiful living
Our daily lives are marked by the desire to individualise and this is a driving force...
Eurocucina 2018 – new cooking spaces
Here's an insight into what we'll see at Eurocucina 2018 - new cooking spaces that are fluid orderly and professional. Eurocucina, the benchmark exhibition at...
Opinion: Wallpaper trends 2021
Paula Taylor, Trends & Design Expert, from Superfresco Easy unravels the key wallpaper trends set to define our homes in 2021.
Communications Skills & Customer Service Workshop
Get your 2020 off to a great start by participating in the next Communication Skills & Customer Service Workshop by Redman Training and Development.
TKBB Summer Series – Beautiful Buildings
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series – we’re on a very well-deserved break but have no fear…we’ve compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics for...
Integrating Smart Technology in Kitchen Design
In the world of high-end kitchen design, integrating smart technology is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality.
Dulux Colour Trends Autumn 2016
Dulux has released its colour trends for Autumn 2016 which it has labelled "Back to the Future: Decadent autumn hues with a modern twist"
Interiors...
Referrals – are they really appreciated?
Aside from regular marketing such as magazines, Facebook, newspapers, TV and the like, most businesses at some stage receive the potential for business through...
TKBB Summer Series – Best of…Tapware from iSalone
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series - while we're on a break, we've compiled a compilation of Best of...... topics. Enjoy!
First up are our picks...
Guest Post: Defining the “new normal”
Today's guest post looks at how we can define the “new normal” for the building and renovation industry in COVID times. By Sina Sadeghpour.
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.
HIA Renovations Roundup report
The July 2017 edition of the Housing Industry Association’s Renovations Roundup report has just been published. The report provides the only regular in-depth review...
Take on an apprentice in 2020
If you are looking to take your business to the next level, why not consider taking on an apprentice in 2020?
FIAA merger with CMDA
In a move that is set to only strengthen the industry, the Furnishing Industry Association of Australia Ltd (FIAA) and the Cabinet Makers and...
Opinion: who has the best kitchen?
There are a lot of great rivalries in the world: State of Origin, Yankees vs Mets, The Ashes, Real Madrid vs Barcelona. And not...
TKBB Summer Series – Best of….Kitchen innovation
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series - while we're on a break, we've compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics. Enjoy!
We're super lucky to be...
Inspiration or imitation?
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery but, in the design community, it’s a topic that certainly provokes some heated debate.
Online events – the new way to attend trade fairs?
With international travel restrictions still in place, many trade fairs are moving to online events to engage with the design community.
Opinion: personality test for customers?
In this opinion piece, Paul McAlary from Main Line Kitchen Design in the USA ponders whether we should be conducting a personality test for...
Guest post: How to convert leads into sales
Today’s guest post comes from Bruce Poling of The Joinery Coach who shares his expertise in converting a lead into a paying customer.
Q&A with Andrew Stenos of Integriti Bathrooms
Andrew Stenos is one half of the brains behind Integriti Bathrooms, a premium bathroom renovations company in Sydney. Integriti Bathrooms is dedicated to good...
Managing downtime
What to do in your business and managing downtime when it’s quiet is something we’ve all had to deal with, and it seems this year has been particularly slow for many.
Is it really important to be "trendy"?
One topic I'm asked to speak about more than any other is trends - design trends, colour trends, interior trends etc... It's a topic...
When does the designer’s job end?
This was asked of me recently whilst at Interzum by a very inquisitive door manufacturer. As it turns out his son had just embarked...
Are renovations Australia’s next building boom?
"Are renovations Australia's next building boom"? Yes, according to the latest edition of the HIA Renovations Roundup report which predicts that home renovations will become
an...
Kleenmaid collapse update
It's been a long time coming but hopefully there will be some relief for those consumers and staff who fell foul of the collapse of Kleenmaid...
Impact of technology on households and occupants
In this opinion piece, Katie Mills from Poshh.co.uk looks at the impact of technology on households and occupants and how this will impact the...
The Nover Story
Nover is one of Australia’s largest family-owned and operated businesses supplying the cabinet making and joinery industries.
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...
What I really wish people knew about social media
There's no doubt digital marketing - and social media in particular - is the choice of marketers across all industries.
“The coffee shop” – Commentary
Thought about changing the way you do things recently? In this, another excellent piece from KBB Review in the UK, kitchen designer Darren Morgan...
Annual Houzz & Home Australia survey
Median spend for home renovation projects stabilised at $20,000 in 2019, according to the annual Houzz & Home Australia survey.
Maximising digital communication in the K&B industry
How can the K&B sector can maximise the effectiveness of its digital communications to grow business and strengthen relationships?
