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.
Interview with Paulo Figueiredo from DelightFULL
Today's opinion piece is an interview with Paulo Figueiredo, head designer of the mid-century modern lighting brand, DelightFULL.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
2024 home décor trends with Casalgrande Padana
explore the new trends, styles and colours for 2024 home décor with Sara Costi for Casalgrande Padana.
5 Awesome Marketing Tips
Kate Mills from Vidalux shares her 5 Awesome Marketing Tips that will help both established and new businesses make the most of the available...
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...
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...
Miserable Old Gits Club – episode 2!
Back in March we brought you some thoughts from Derek Miller (via KBB Review) in the UK who asked some serious questions about bathrooms....
Guest Post: Wellness at Home
Today's guest post comes from Adrian Barr, Founder and Director of Geyser Steam & Sauna who will explore the idea of creating a wellness at home zone.
Using architectural terms and references in your marketing
Today's guest post comes from KBDi who has done a deep dive into the use of the word "architectural" or "architect" within the building and design industry.
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...
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.
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"?
Build a Social Media Strategy
Creating a social media strategy is an essential step in ensuring the success of your social media program.
TKBB Summer Series – Lighting
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...
Tech Tips for the New Year
As we head back to the office, factory or design studio after a well-deserved break, it’s a great opportunity to check on your information...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Using Search to Get to Know your Customers
Key search terms used can tell you plenty about your customers and can prompt you to offer solutions for often-searched challenges.
TKBB Summer Series – Kitchens, Kitchens, Kitchens!
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series – Best of…… topics for you to enjoy during your summer break. Here’s a selection of the best best trends and themes for all things "kitchens".
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.
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!)...
The Power of Positive Selling
I am constantly drawn to the British online publication "KBB Review". It is an excellent source of information, advice, commentary and opinion. If you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
House of Social expansion plans
The Kitchen & Bathroom Blog editor Melanie Gardener joins forces with Social Media Guru Rebecca Foster as they become House of Social Pty Ltd from 1st July 2020.
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...
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...
Clinton tells architects – “you’ve got a lot to do”
We thought we'd bring you what our American design cousins really get their teeth into on a three day "let's make it a long...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
EuroCucina 2020
The 23rd edition of EuroCucina will be held in April with the theme of "sustainability, innovation and sensory perception: kitchens go circular".
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".
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...
TKBB Summer Series – Top Bathroom Design
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series – Best of…… topics for you to enjoy during your summer break. Here’s a selection of the best bathroom ideas of 2021.
“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,...
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.
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...
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...
Sale Season – here we go again!
Driving around Sydney this week is as close to manageable as you will get - kids, plus teachers plus another few hundred thousand on...
Kitchen & Bathroom Designers wanted – Melbourne based
Let’s Talk Kitchens & Interiors is looking for two interior designers who specialise in kitchen and bathroom design to join the team at its Canterbury, Melbourne showroom.
Trends in depth – Greenery/Nature
In a new addition for 2018 - TKBB will be presenting a series of stories that investigate a prevailing trend in depth. For our...
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...
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?
2019 Interior Trend forecast with Mal Corboy
Schweigen ambassador Mal Corboy shares his 2019 Interior Trend forecast for kitchens and interiors in Australia and New Zealand.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Wattyl colour trends forecast 2018
Wattyl's colour trends forecast for 2018 capture the collective mood for domestic environments that feel both safe and nurturing. In a fast-paced world of...
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 -...
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...
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.
TKBB Summer Series – Best of…Building Products
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series - while we're on a break, we've compiled a compilation of Best of…… topics. Enjoy!
Recognising that our world is...
SaloneSatellite on display at Rinascente
For the 9th consecutive year, 14 products featured at SaloneSatellite will be on display and for sale at Rinacente.
“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...
Maison&Objet Report
Interior designer, Erika Forster from Maison DLP recently attended the Maison & Objet fair in Paris and brings us her insights from the show.
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.
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...
What would you have done?
Here's a press release we got yesterday, and it begs the question "is this the best they could have done"?
Have a look.
"All the lofts...
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.
Welcome to 2020
Hi all and welcome to 2020. We hope you all enjoyed a break over the Festive Season. If you have been affected by the...
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.
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...
Introducing Ivy Australia
Ivy Australia is a Business and Project Management Platform for Designers that provides a number of tools to help them run their business.
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...
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.
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?
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...
“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...
Top 10 Facebook Tips
In today’s online world, having a presence on social media is a must. Here are our Top 10 Tips for managing your Facebook business profile into the future.
The Nover Story
Nover is one of Australia’s largest family-owned and operated businesses supplying the cabinet making and joinery industries.
HIA Trades Report now available
The HIA Trades Report provides a quarterly review of the availability of skilled trades and any price pressures on trades operating in the residential...
