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...
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...
QIDA Professional Development Conference
Book now for the QIDA Professional Development Conference which is being held 26th July at the Blum office in Underwood, Queensland. This one-day conference is...
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,...
DTA new courses in 2023
Enrolments are now open with DTA for 2023 for nationally accredited specialist qualifications in Kitchen and Bathroom Design.
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...
HIA Industry Seminar: Brisbane
Join HIA for an industry breakfast seminar and networking event in Brisbane on Friday 22nd March 2024 - "Good design: Always in style".
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
Maison & Objet – Designer of the Year
The Maison & Object Designer of the Year for 2023 is Raphael Navot
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...
ASOFIA 22nd National Conference
The nation’s capital, Canberra, will host the 2019 ASOFIA 22nd National Conference with the theme innovate + COLLABERATE.
KBDi upcoming Chapter Events
Let's get 2018 off to a great start with the first round of KBDi Chapter Events. Here are all the details for each state...
2024 Jan/Feb Events
Let's kick 2024 off with a recap of local and international design events happening in January and February.
Miason&Objet 2024 – Tech Eden
In 2024, Maison&Objet will celebrate 30 years of French-inspired excellence in the home décor, design and lifestyle industry.
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...
The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano
The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano will take place at Rho Fiera Milano from 16th to 21st April with a bold, new approach to industry trade fairs.
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
KBDi Chapter event – Brisbane
The next KBDi Chapter event will be held in Brisbane on Tuesday 10th September so book now to reserve your place.
KBDi Queensland chapter event
The next KBDi Queensland chapter event will be held on Tuesday 10th March at the Brisbane Appliance Sales showroom in Newmarket.
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,...
KBDi Chapter events – May
May is looking fabulous with a range of face-to-face KBDi Chapter events to be held around the country. Here are all the details!
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...
KBDi SA Breakfast Event
The KBDi South Australian chapter event is being held on Wednesday 03 March 2021 at 7:30am for an 8:00am start.
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...
Sixty years with the Salone del Mobile.Milano
On the 60th anniversary of the show, Salone del Mobile.Milano paid tribute to 12 companies that have taken part in every edition of the trade fair, from 1961 to the present day.
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...
KBDi Chapter events – NSW, SA and Qld
We're starting 2019 with a bang with a range of KBDi Chapter events happening across the country. Here are the details of upcoming events in February and March for NSW, SA and Qld.
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...
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...
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!)...
Exciting Spaces with Lincoln Sentry
Tapping into the creative minds of key industry influencers, while surrounded by the latest interior trends and designs, will be just the beginning for...
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.
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...
TKBB Summer Series – Salone del Mobile.Milano
Introducing the TKBB Summer Series! While we enjoy our break, we have compiled the very best of Salone del Mobile.Milano articles for you to...
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!
KBDi Designer Awards 2022
KDBi is excited to announce the opening of the KBDi Designer Awards 2022! KDBi has introduced exciting changes to this year’s program, and encourages members to check out the 2022 Entry Guidelines.
What’s On in April
Have you checked our our new What's On event listing page? For now - here's a wrap up of what's on in April 2024.
KBDi Design Symposium 2021 (cancelled)
The KBDi Design Symposium 2021 will be held Friday, 13 August 2021 from 8:45am to 9:00pm at the Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks.
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...
The Talks of SaloneSatellite
At this year's SaloneSatellite, a program of talks has been put together by founder and curator Marva Griffin Wilshire and will be held in the Arena of Pavilion 3.
NSW and WA June KBDi Chapter Events
New South Wales and Western Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi Chapter Events happening in June!
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.
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...
The new digital platform of the Salone del Mobile.Milano is online
The digital Salone del Mobile.Milano project has launched with a B2B experience devised to support the strategies of the exhibiting companies.
ACFA Industry Connect Event Melbourne
Join the Australian Cabinet & Furniture Association (ACFA) for an Industry Connect Event, held in conjunction with partner Lincoln Sentry, in Melbourne.
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...
New online workshop: Adding value to the sales transaction
Improve profit and amplify sales outcomes by adding value to the sales transaction. This workshop will arm you with all the tools you need!
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...
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...
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...
KBDi Trade Expo 2024
Following the success of the KBDi Victorian Trade Expo last year, there is another one planned for Sydney on 21st March 2024.
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...
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...
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...
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...
5VIE Design District
As part of Milan Design Week, the 5VIE Design District will continue its five-year tradition as a cultural promoter and promoter of the heritage...
iGuzzini at Light+Building 2024
At Light+Building 2024, iGuzzini curated an immersive multi-sensory experience to present its perspective on light.
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...
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...
KBDi Chapter events – Vic, Qld & NSW
Heads up Vic, Qld and NSW! Check out the details of upcoming KBDi Chapter Events coming soon to a venue near you!
TAFE NSW and Stylecraft launch First Nations Scholarship
TAFE NSW and industry-leading furniture design company Stylecraft have joined forces to offer a new First Nations Interior Design Scholarship in 2022.
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.
Nover: Star Partner Queenstown 2023
Last week Nover held its Star Partner Event in Queenstown, New Zealand and it was an incredible success!
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...
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 October VIC, QLD, NSW and WA Chapter Events
Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting events coming up in October!
Margraf at Marmomac 2023
Margraf was in the spotlight at Marmomac 2023 with a new stand in the outdoor area and a new business partnership with Basaltite®.
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.
Hafele Discoveries
With Interzum in its traditional face-to-face format unable to take place this year, Hafele Discoveries is a digital exhibition featuring live webinars.
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...
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...
KBDi chapter events in November
There are a number of planned KBDi chapter events in November - here's a summary of what's in store for members and guests in various states.
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...
Maison&Objet Paris January 2023
Maison&Objet Paris is due to take place from 19-23 January next year with a theme based around Refocus, regroup, indulge your senses, and reconnect with your inner self, with others and with the environment.
KBDi Conference 2023
This year's KBDi Conference is set to be a fabulous event packed with inspiration, networking and ideas to get your business growing.
ISH 2025
Planning for ISH 2025 is underway with the world's leading trade fair for HVAC + Water revealing a new concept with eight solution fields.
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 NSW Chapter Event
You are invited to the KBDi NSW Chapter Event which will be held on Thursday, the 7th of April at 6pm at 69A Bourke Street, Alexandria.
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,...
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...
ACFA introduces 2022 Industry Conference Speaker Line-up
With five interactive sessions at the ACFA 2022 Industry Conference, there is going to be something for you to take back and help your business succeed.
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.
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...
2022 ACFA Industry Conference
The ACFA 2022 Industry Conference is on THIS WEEK. Friday 21st October will see the industry join together in Melbourne for a wonderful day of speaker sessions.
KBDi NSW Chapter event
The KBDi NSW Chapter event - the first for 2020 - will be held on Thursday 27th February at the Caroma showroom in Alexandria.
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022 has come to a close and is being heralded as a successful return to live events in a post-pandemic world.
While...
DTA Short Courses
Introducing a new selection of DTA Shourt Courses for designers who mean business. These courses are for Business Owners or Designers looking to start their own business.
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...
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...
Road to Salone 2024
The Salone del Mobile.Milano international promotional tour for the 62nd edition of the trade fair is underway, taking in seven European and American destinations.
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...
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...
ISH 2019 Colour Trend Predictions
Lifestyle is still the dominant notion behind the trends for the bathroom – and ISH 2019 will be exhibiting more shades of colour than ever before.
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...
