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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!)...
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...
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...
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...
World Green Building Week
World Green Building Week will be held 26 September – 2 October 2016, raising awareness of green buildings around the world, highlighting how they...
HIA-GWA Kitchens & Bathrooms Report – now available
The HIA-GWA Kitchens and Bathrooms Report is the only publication in Australia that provides dedicated analysis and forecasts for Australia’s kitchen and bathroom industry.
The...
Dekton outdoor kitchen at KBIS 2017
Daniel Germani debuts outdoor kitchen ASA-D2 at KBIS 2017
Last week at KBIS 2017, designer Daniel Germani debuted his outdoor kitchen ASA-D2 in collaboration with...
FIAA Conference – September 18th – Sydney
The Furnishing Industry Association of Australia Ltd (FIAA) are pleased to advise their members and industry partners that FIAA will be hosting a conference...
Vote Blum for Trusted Brand
Please support our tour sponsor Blum - follow the link below to vote
Architecture & Design (Infolink) has launched a survey to rank Australia's Top...
AWISA 2014 – starts tomorrow
AWISA 2014 will be held from 6-9 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Brisbane.
Held biennially, the exhibition is a must-see...
HIA Building Better Cities summit
The HIA Building Better Cities summit will be held on Wednesday 26th October at the Hilton Hotel Sydney and will bring together a range of...
Scarabeo Ceramica ISH 2017 preview
We've been lucky enough to get our hands on this Scarabeo Ceramica ISH 2017 preview which includes the geometric Teorema basin, available in a range...
DTA courses for 2017 now open
Project Design Series
Short courses starting on Tuesday 7th February
Flexible delivery - all over Australia
DTA offers a range of short courses to suit experienced designers...
Sustainable House Day 2014
Started in 2001 as an initiative of the Australian Solar Council, Sustainable House Day has seen more than 1,000 homes open their doors to over...
Verona Show publishes “The World Stone” Report
Whilst sifting through some of the press releases from Marmomacc, the International Stone Fair held last week in one of Italy's most beautiful cities,...
Schweigen new National Sales Manager
One of Australia’s leading kitchen appliance manufacturers, Schweigen, has this week welcomed Sean Beer into the role of National Sales Manager. Beer who previously...
Urban Integration Working Group workshops
A series of workshops plus product and systems exhibition on building low impact sustainable urban communities will be held in Lismore in November 2015....
Stone Seminars in Sydney
The Australian Stone Advisory Association (ASAA) will deliver two important Stone Seminars in Sydney on 17th November. The presentations will be held at Rydges...
Study tour to Italy 2015
The Grand Tour Company is planning a study tour of Italy in 2015 and invites members of the design and architectural communities to register...
We’re taking a break
The Kitchen & Bathroom Blog will be taking a well-earned break over the Christmas/New Year period but we'll be back on deck in 2017...
I Salone at a glance
For those of you fortunate enough to be travelling next month to I Salone and Eurocucina (yes - it opens in 36 days time!)...
2015 KBDi International Designers Tour Announced
KBDi has released details of next year’s International Designers Tour. Starting in Cologne and finishing in Paris in late January, this tour will showcase...
KBDi Chapter event – Sydney
Last night saw KBDi's first Sydney chapter event for 2013. It followed the Brisbane event the night before and the Melbourne event will happen...
Blum Light for the World at Interzum
For more than 30 years, guests at the Interzum trade fair in Cologne, the most important trade fair for Blum, have been signing the...
Cindy Crawford and Silestone®
Internationally renowned supermodel Cindy Crawford and Silestone® have held an exclusive event together in the heart of Hollywood.
This is the first event Cosentino has held...
KBDi Designer Awards State Finalists
Congratulations to all the KBDi Designer Awards State Finalists who were announced at a variety of industry functions around the country. The Awards will...
AIDT presents “La Festa Italia”
Australian International Design Tours (AIDT) together with valued sponsors and key industry partners invites you to “La Festa Italia” — a celebration of Italian...
AWISA 4-7 July 2018
AWISA 2018 takes place at the multi-level ICC Sydney from 4-7 July 2018. It is organised by the Australian Woodworking Industry Suppliers Association to...
SCM rEvolution
The SCM rEvolution is here - 7th & 8th September 2017
Designed to change how you think about your manufacturing, the SCM rEvolution will show...
Win a design trip to Europe
Feature Staron Solid Surfaces in your project for a chance to win a design trip to Europe in 2018 as part of the AIDT...
KBDi upcoming Chapter Christmas events
KBDi will be holding a series of Chapter Christmas events over the next month - here's a summary of what's on, when:
SA Chapter
Tuesday 21...
Introducing Smeg: AIDT 2018 major sponsor
Smeg is proudly announced as the AIDT 2018 major sponsor for our tour to iSalone in Milan which will include three incredible days at...
KBDi Vic Chapter Event
KBDi Diamond Sponsor, Lincoln Sentry, is pleased to be hosting the next KBDi Vic Chapter Event at Franke’s Dandenong South showroom on Thursday, 12...
KBDi NSW Chapter event
KBDi Diamond Sponsor, Smeg, is pleased to be hosting the next KBDi NSW Chapter Event at Modulnova Sydney Studio @ The Cannery on Wednesday,...
KBDi WA Chapter Event
KBDi Gold Sponsor, Abey, is pleased to be hosting the next KBDi WA Chapter Event at its Osborne Park showroom on Tuesday, 10 October,...
DTA CAD courses in September
Now is the time to get your CAD skills up to date with fantastic discounts off DTA CAD courses in September with offers starting...
KBDi SA Chapter Event
KBDi Diamond Sponsor, Smeg, is pleased to be hosting the next KBDi SA Chapter Event at its Dudley Park showroom on Tuesday, 10 October,...
KBDi Queensland Chapter Event
KBDi Diamond Sponsors, Lincoln Sentry, is pleased to be hosting the next KBDi Queensland Chapter Event at Paddington’s Darling & Co. on Thursday, 5...
KBDi Chapter events – March
You're invited to the next round of in-person KBDi Chapter events being held in March in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
SA, QLD, WA and VIC November KBDi Chapter Events
South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria – you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi events coming up in November!
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.
interzum 2019: Digital printing in the spotlight
Interzum 2019 plans to put digital printing in the spotlight, offering even greater individualisation in furniture production and interior design.
“Individualisation” is today’s buzzword in...
KBDi collaboration with Interiors Australia and Denfair
KBDi is very excited to be collaborating with Interiors Australia and Denfair in an all-new activation zone at the upcoming Melbourne exhibition.
AWISA announces ACFA as new managers for the AWISA exhibition
ACFA has been chosen by the AWISA Board to manage the AWISA Exhibition, starting with the 2024 AWISA Show to be held next July.
Experience the luxury of Hettich products at Design Show Australia
Join Hettich at the pinnacle of interior design innovation, Design Show Australia, from 13th to 15th June 2024. Set within the iconic International Convention...
KBDi NSW chapter event – October
The next KBDi NSW chapter event will be held later this month. You'll enjoy a fun-filled and informative evening at All Hands Brewing House.
VIC, QLD and SA KBDi June Chapter events
Victoria, Queensland and South Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi Chapter Events happening in June!
KBDi Chapter events – SA & NSW
Look out SA & NSW! The next round of KBDi Chapter events are heading your way in September. Here are all the details!
Salone del Mobile.Milano announces the first Euroluce International Forum
The 2025 edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano will herald the launch of the first edition of The Euroluce International Lighting Forum.
ISH digital 2021: future-oriented themes
ISH, the world's leading trade fair for water, heating and air-conditioning, is to be held digitally for the first time from 22 to 26 March as ISH digital 2021
Nover at Design Show Australia
Nover showcased its products at the recent Design Show Australia, held in Sydney on 20-22 October 2022.
Bettisatti at Maison&Objet 2024
At Maison&Objet 2024, Bettisatti showcased two stunning collections - its new Marmilla lamps from the Isoipsa collection, and the Intarsia mosaic collection.
