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...
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...
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...
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...
Poggenpohl new showroom
Poggenpohl has extensively revamped its company exhibition in Herford, Germany with a major facelift having taken place over the past weeks. The aim of...
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...
Poliform new Sydney showroom
Late last month saw the launch of the Poliform new Sydney showroom - a celebration of modern Italian lifestyle & design.
The showroom has undergone...
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...
Methven delivers!
You may remember two weeks ago we published a story about Methven's release of the Aurajet in the UK - a beautiful piece 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...
Axor Water Dream
Last night the AIDT Tour group headed to the Axor Hansgrohe showroom in the heart of the Milan design district for a special guided...
Omvivo Pop Up Showroom
The Omvivo Pop Up Showroom officially launched on Thursday, 30 July. Located on Queensbridge Street, opposite Crown Casino, guests from the design community were invited to...
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...
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...
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...
“Pop” from Zazzeri – Salone del Mobile preview
"Pop" is a revolutionary tap designed by Fabrizio Batoni for Zazzeri. It creatively combines straight lines with curves inside a clean, deceptively simple shape....
Working lunch with Lincoln Sentry
Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending a working lunch at Lincoln Sentry's Alexandria showroom to hear a presentation from Kim Duffin of...
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...
Lincoln says “thank you”
With AWISA now closed for another two years (with many sad about the fact it's not an annual event given the increase in popularity by...
Blum visit – AIDT Tour 2016
The AIDT 2016 Tour Group enjoyed their time at the show in Milan together with a couple of days at the stunning Lake Como....
Cosentino’s spectacular Sydney Opening
Thursday night last week saw the Cosentino Group open its new showroom in Sydney. Located at Level 1, Suite 30, 69 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria,...
English Tapware new showroom
Hecker Guthrie and The English Tapware Company continue their collaborative design partnership with the opening of a new showroom in Armadale, Melbourne.
English Tapware is...
Kartell by Laufen – store now open in Milan
Kartell by Laufen's collection was first launched at ISH Frankfurt two years ago to worldwide acclaim. The collection was recognised by some of 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...
Another Red Dot for Cielo
We've written previously about the basins and other products that Cielo produce - now they have been recognised for the excellent work they continually...
Häcker EuroCucina preview
Three stunning kitchens make up the Häcker EuroCucina stand at this year's iSalone show. Over 320 square metres of space, Häcker Kitchens has created...
AWISA 2016
AWISA 2016 will be held from 6-9 July 2016 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, Melbourne.
The AWISA 2016 exhibition is the...
Winning Appliances goes West
Kitchen Headquarters (often referred to as KHQ) was started four years ago in WA by well known entrepreneur and co founder Rick Hart with...
HIA National Conference 2016
The HIA National Conference 2016 will be held from 19-21 May at the beautiful Hamilton Island. The Conference is the perfect opportunity to network...
Planit at bInside 2016
Biesse Group Australia held its annual bInside event this month, with more than 1000 visitors across 3 open days. The event was held in...
THG Paris – new London showroom
Take a stroll through the stunning new retail showroom, located in London's Belgravia, of THG Paris. It goes by the name "Bathrooms International by...
New Graff flagship showroom
New Flagship Showroom opening for GRAFF in Chicago
Contemporary art hub and cradle of avant-garde design, Chicago is where the new Graff flagship showroom is...
Furnipart new products – Interzum 2015
Furnipart’s News015 handle design collection has been designed specifically for this year’s show. The company says its direction is three dimensional, representing the three...
thinkdzine / CDK Stone showroom launch
Last night saw the launch of the new thinkdzine and CDK Stone showroom in Alexandria. More than 120 guests packed into the stunning space...
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...
Schattdecor Trends 15/16 – Interzum 2015
As the company celebrated its 30th year at Interzum, Schattdecor released its trend forecast for 2015/2016 as well as 10 new colours in its...
Lincoln Sentry shines at AWISA
After more than 12 months of meticulous planning, the Lincoln Sentry exhibition at AWISA 2016 was the ‘show stopper’ it was billed to be...
Candana releases Durastyle basins
Candana is making a subtle splash in its newly renovated showroom, with the arrival of the deliberately understated Duravit DuraStyle washbasin and accompanying floor-mounted...
Sydney HIA Home Show 26-29 May
Thousands of Sydney home owners, renovators and local trade will find renovation inspiration at the Sydney HIA Home Show this May at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic...
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...
AIDT 2016 Tour – Day 1
Our AIDT 2016 Tour group has arrived safely in Milan with, luckily, no travelling mishaps. The hotel has been wonderfully accommodating of our large...
Cesar Flagship Store Cannes
Italian kitchen design specialist Cesar announces its new Cesar Flagship Store Cannes. From a tiny fishing village to a hugely-popular seaside resort and cultural hotspot that...
Axor Starck V – transparent mixer
Philippe Starck does it again. At the Axor flagship store in Milan this week, the company and the designer introduced a revolutionary washbasin mixer....
New Vauth-Sagel showroom
A new Vauth-Sagel showroom has been opened at the company's Brakel-Erkeln site and will act as a forum in which to create space solutions...
The Water Studio by Hansgrohe
Award-winning German bathroom specialist Hansgrohe has launched a brand new concept, The Water Studio, in the heart of London’s design district. The Water Studio specification...
International Design Tour 2016
3 nights Milan/3 nights Como/3 nights Austria/3 nights Spain
Australian International Design Tours (AIDT) is pleased to announce an International 12-Day Design Tour to Salone...
A visit with Blum
As part of the recent Australian International Design Tours trip to Interzum in Cologne, we were privileged to spend three days with Blum at...
Interzum 2017 – Hettich drawer expertise
At Interzum we were able to see the Hettich drawer expertise on display with platforms greatly extended across all segments. On display were new differentiation...
Caroma celebrates 75 years
Iconic Australian brand, Caroma celebrates 75 years of leading the way in design and functionality in the bathroom and the company has great plans...
The.Artceram ISH preview
With ISH fast approaching (from 14-18 March in Frankfurt, Germany) here is another preview from The.Artceram which is featuring a range of products from...
Minacciolo at Cersaie
Minacciolo at Cersaie 2016 introduces its Minà kitchen in oxidised steel - a new industrial-chic finish to add to this popular design.
The Minà kitchen...
Fir Italia Eurocucina preview
Fir Italia has released a preview of the products the company will have on display at Eurocucina to be held in Milan in April...
Antonio Lupi – restyled Milan showroom
Antonio Lupi - renowned worldwide for its stunning bathroom products - has revamped its Milan showroom, originally opened in 2008. As the company's flagship...
2016 Design as Strategy Forum
The 2016 Design as Strategy Forum will be held on 12th September and is proudly presented by Good Design Australia in partnership with UTS...
Molteni & C unveils new Tokyo showroom – designed by Patricia...
Italian designer and manufacturer Molteni & C has opened its first flagship store designed by internationally-renowned designer Patricia Urquiola. Located in the Minami Aoyama...
Kelly Hoppen’s London design studio
It's said creativity and inspiration can come from many avenues. As a designer, it must be important to work in a space that enhances...
Materials & Nature at Interzum 2017
The Materials & Nature Piazzas at Interzum 2017 will look at the roles of materials in individualisation with Katrin de Louw once again in...
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...
Eurocucina style
One thing you really notice at Eurocucina is the amazing detail in the stands. Once you get over how large they all are (and...
Gera new products – Interzum 2015
Gera Leuchten in black
Black furnishing elements are an elegant, luxury addition to living spaces to bring out the main features of a piece of...
Lincoln Sentry Showroom Launch
Nearly 150 people turned out last night for the official launch of the new Lincoln Sentry showroom, located in Alexandria in the heart of...
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...
Cosentino gets “Hot in the City”
Three and a half years after relaunching the Silestone product on its own terms in Australia, Cosentino has redesigned its showroom and transformed the...
Aran Cucine at Living Kitchen
Aran Cucine will attend the International Living Kitchen fair in Cologne from 16th to 22nd January 2017 showcasing two of its most popular kitchens...
Cosentino Space Kitchen
At the first fair of the year in Spain for Cosentino Group, Feria de Valencia, the company releases the Cosentino Space Kitchen to showcase...
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...
New antoniolupi showroom
The new antoniolupi showroom in Stabbia is a triumph of resilience overcoming adversity. In September 2014 the old showroom was flooded and rendered unusable...
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...
Hansgrohe announced as AIDT 2017 tour sponsor
Hansgrohe has been announced as the first sponsor of the AIDT 2017 tour to Interzum and Ligna. The Hansgrohe Group is based in Schiltach...
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...
Blum at AWISA
Blum at AWISA presented a synergy of motion and technology in 2016, inspiring visitors by highlighting Blum’s numerous innovations, comprehensive product offer, digital services and...
Resopal SpaStyling – Interzum 2015
Resopal SpaStyling is a product the company says sets “new standards for designing wet rooms”. With the adoption of more single panels for walls...
Royston Wilson presentation
Mecca is hosting an event on Thursday November 26 at The Royce Hotel with Royston Wilson, one of Australia's leading designers. Royston’s work covers...
Interzum in Review
Interzum in Cologne closed on 8 May 2015 with what is regarded as excellent results. More than 57,500 industry visitors from 143 countries (an...
Caesarstone collaboration with nendo
Last month, Caesarstone and renowned Japanese design studio nendo unveiled "in the shade", a new commission that will remain part of the Design Museum...
Planit at AWISA
Planit continues its support of AWISA with its biggest show to date!
This year marks the biggest AWISA show that’s taken place, with more than...
Caesarstone and Tom Dixon
Caesarstone and Tom Dixon announce a collaboration as part of the 2016 Global Designer Collaboration Program. Tom Dixon is a British product design brand...
Grass opens its new showroom
Introducing a space for inspiration as Grass opens its new showroom in Pordenone, Italy to coincide with SICAM. At the evening reception, almost 200 guests...
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...
NSW Home Building Amendment Bill passed
Information courtesy Housing Industry Association
On 28th May 2014, the Home Building Amendment Bill 2014 (Bill) passed through both houses of the NSW Parliament.
The Bill...
AWISA – a terrific show and a great opportunity
AWISA - the bi-annual show that has delivered on its promise to bring the latest technology and products to the Australasian market. Originally the...
Imagination in Display
Some of you have seen Ceramica Globo, the Italian basin manufacturer based just north of Rome in Chiusa, at various shows like ISH, Eurocucina...
A survey of Interzum 2015 exhibitors
A day before one of the best shows opens - exhibitors at this year's Interzum were asked what the trends on display would be...
FIAA Regional Road Show
The FIAA Regional Road Show covers all your Workplace Hot Topics.
Date: 7 March 2016 to 11 March 2016
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Where: Various regional locations...
Cosentino Rafael Nadal event
An exclusive event at Crown Melbourne held last week ahead of the Australian Open celebrates the Cosentino Rafael Nadal partnership. The event marks the upcoming...
Canapes and champagne design tours
Interior design trade showroom tours
Spend a day with Catherine Whitting & Kate St James exploring the latest trends, materials, furniture and products from Sydney’s top...
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!)...
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...
Swiss Krono Group – One World Collection – Interzum 2015
The One World Collection from Swiss Krono Group has revealed at Interzum 2015 and reflects the company’s view that the world we live in...
Good Design Awards 2015
It's obviously the time of year to start Awards! Yesterday it was Corian - today it is the 2015 Good Design Awards Call for Entries.
The...
Dangerous Designs competition
WoodSolutions launches Dangerous Designs – a national design competition for bold ideas
The inaugural Dangerous Designs competition challenges designers, architects, craftsmen and builders to design...
Designer Training aMAYzing sale
Take advantage of the Designer Training aMAYzing sale with 14 industry-relevant courses to choose from and flexible, online learning so you can study at...
KBDi Conference & Gala Awards
Don't miss the KBDi 2015 Conference, Certified Designers Forum and Gala Awards night to be held at the Hilton, Cairns on 28 and 29...
Interzum 2017 Textile & Machinery Piazza
Textile & Machinery Piazza at Interzum 2017: Under the banner "Mobile Spaces", the Textile & Machinery Piazza shows that Interzum is also of great...
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...
KBDi Design Tour 2016
Get your passports ready and prepare to join KBDi on the design experience of a lifetime!
The KBDi Designers International Tour 2016 will be led...
Nikpol new Melbourne showroom
Nikpol's new Melbourne showroom is recently been redesigned and the company now offers a free colour consultation service to all clients. Nikpol is a leading...
Cosentino Tasmania Launch
Last month Cosentino officially launched its entry into the Tasmanian market. The Cosentino Tasmania launch was made possible thanks to the company's ongoing agreement...
Das Haus 2017 at imm cologne
Das Haus 2017: On the search for new forms of open living
The project by the New York product designer Todd Bracher is compelling with...
Inside Biesse
Join your industry colleagues and take a sneek peek Inside Biesse as you discover the latest Biesse and Intermac cutting-edge technology and software to...
