A day with Kaldewei
We left our hotel in Haslach and embarked on a day of travelling as we headed north to Münster to visit the home of Kaldewei in Ahlen.
Visit Hansgrohe on the AIDT 2019 Tour
As part of AIDT’s 2019 Tour to bathroom show ISH in Germany, in March next year, attendees will have the opportunity for an immersive...
Kosmo designed by GI-RA for antoniolupi
Kosmo deisgned by GI-RA for antonoiolupi is a showerhead that guarantees total relaxation with the softest water jets that create an incredible visual aesthetic....
AIDT 2020 – places selling fast
Places on the AIDT 2020 International tour to Salone del Mobile.Milano are selling fast with more than 50 per cent of available rooms already booked.
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...
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!)...
Smeg at FTK 2018
Taking art and design to yet another level, here is the stunning new Dolce & Gabbana "Divina Cucina" unveiled by Smeg at FTK 2018...
Let’s talk about Salone del Mobile.Milano
By now, most of you would have heard about Salone del Mobile.Milano, the world's most highly-regarded design show, held in the magical city of Milan.
AIDT 2024 Tour NOW OPEN
You are invited to join the AIDT 2024 tour to iSalone as the city comes alive for Milan Design Week, plus visits to sponsor facilities.
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...
Hansgrohe – day 1
After saying goodbye to ISH and leaving Frankfurt, we arrived in the Black Forest ready to spend some time with tour sponsor Hansgrohe.
Vision by Snaidero and Pininfarina Design
Showcased at last month's Eurocucina in Milan, this is the beautiful Vision by Snaidero and Pininfarina Design with its fluid lines evoking and emotional...
BetteSpace bath collection
The new BetteSpace bath collection has been optimised for space and quality time and makes intelligent use of space in small and medium-sized bathrooms.
Gessi Anello tapware
The new Gessi Anello tapware collection was previewed last month at ISH as part of a range of innovative and revolutionary designs and innovative technology.
The Saguaro design study
At this year's ISH, burgbad presented the Saguaro design study, the result of a collaboration with Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2018: work in progress
Preparations are in full swing for the next edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano which
will be back from 17th to 22nd April 2018 with...
Visit Kaldewei with AIDT in 2019
AIDT invites you to visit the amazing facilities of Kaldewei in Ahlen, Germany as part of its 2019 Tour to ISH in March next...
SaloneSatellite 2018: design to come
The theme for SaloneSatellite 2018 is "design to come", reflecting the event's prime objective which is to discover, follow, valorise and offer concrete possibilities to young...
Living Nature. La Natura dell’Abitare
The 57th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano will explore the relationship between nature and living with an exhibition/installation aptly named Living Nature (or La...
JEE-O Cone Series
Presenting the JEE-O Cone Series by Osiris Hertman and launched as a new collection at this year's ISH in Frankfurt, Germany.
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...
Valcucine new finishes – Eurocucina 2018
Introducing Valcucina new finishes on display at this year's Eurocucina. The company's Genius Loci, Artematica, Riciclantica and Forma Mentis kitchens now boast exclusive, new...
Salone del Mobile.Milano wrap up
Salone del Mobile.Milano closed last month having achieved a record turnout with a 20.2% increase on visitors from 2023 and a 28.6% increase of trade operators.
AIDT 2017 – SCM Group Day 1
Our first day with SCM Group started in Bologne. Having enjoyed an amazing dinner the night before featuring a range of local pastas, we...
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.
AIDT 2020 Tour to Milan and iSalone CLOSES 31st October
Last call for bookings on the AIDT 2020 Tour to Milan and iSalone - the tour will close on 31st October so don't delay, book your place today!
AIDT 2017 – SCM Group Day 2
Day two brought gorgeous sunshine and gloriously mild weather as we jumped back in the cars for a journey of around an hour and...
Arlexitalia at Salone Bagno 2018
Introducing three new products showcased by Arlexitalia at Salone Bagno 2018. Kube Marble is presented in a special, extra luxury composition that is completely covered...
Guide to Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano will feature the special exhibitions EuroCucina, FTK (appliances) and Salone Bagno (bathrooms).
I Salone for those who want to be!
A new side to the massive show in Milan which starts in 15 days time and is open to the public every day with free admission for...
ISH preview – Pop up my Bathroom 2019
The latest news from ISH 2019 is that the experimental showroom Pop up my Bathroom will be bathed in colour as it provides an...
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".
A day with Pedini
Our AIDT group was fortunate to spend the day with tour sponsor Pedini at its facilities in the very pretty coastal city of Lucrezia.
Pedini...
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...
Visit Gollinucci on the AIDT 2018 Tour
AIDT 2018 tour participants will visit the city of Cesana, near Bologna, to enjoy some time with Gollinucci courtesy of sponsor Lincoln Sentry. Gollinucci...
Miele confirmed as AIDT sponsor for 2017 Tour
Leading appliance manufacturer Miele has been confirmed as the third AIDT sponsor for its 2017 Tour to Interzum in Cologne, Germany.
Miele is the world's...
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...
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...
SCM Group Australia joins AIDT’s 2017 Tour
It is with great pleasure and pride we announce SCM Group Australia has joined AIDT's 2017 Tour to Interzum as a major sponsor. The Australian...
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....
A day in Brera with The Mentors of Design
As part of AIDT's tour to iSalone, we took a guided tour through the Brera Design District with Michele and Leonardo from The Mentors of Design.
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...
Hansgrohe – Day 2
This morning we all awoke excited for our second day with tour sponsor Hansgrohe and the chance to learn more about the products and how they are designed and made.
AIDT 2024 itinerary in detail
Rooms on the AIDT trip are selling quickly - as of today we have 8 double/twin and 3 single rooms left.
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...
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...
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...
“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....
Axor Hansgrohe ISH preview
Axor Hansgrohe will exhibit at ISH 2017 with the motto "Experience Water in Revolutionary Dimensions".
This year, the Hansgrohe Group, with its brands AXOR and hansgrohe,...
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...
2017 International Tour
AIDT, in association with SCM Group, Hansgrohe and HIA, presents...
Australian International Design Tours (AIDT) is pleased to announce the 2017 International Tour to Interzum in...
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...
Smeg – Day 2
For our second day with Italian appliance designer and manufacturer Smeg, we focused on the behind-the-scenes with tours of the company's cooking and dishwasher...
Our day with Gollinucci
AIDT 2018 Tour members enjoyed an amazing day in Cesena with Gollinucci, thanks to sponsor Lincoln Sentry. The Italian designer and manufacturer of furnishing...
Hansgrohe – day 2
We started our second day with Hansgrohe back at the Aquademie where we were greeted by Gregory Crouzeix and taken on a tour of...
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...
Marmomac 2018 Report
Last month, TKBB's Simon Hodgson visited Verona to attend Marmomac, the world's international trade fair for natural stone. Here's his report from the show.
Verona...
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...
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...
AXOR Edge by Jean-Marie Massaud
13 years after the first collection produced by French designer Jean-Marie Massaud, this is the stunningly beautiful AXOR Edge, premiered at ISH 2019.
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2018
It was an extremely positive result for the 57th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano, both in terms of attendance and in terms of...
Introducing Pedini – AIDT 2024 sponsor
Introducing AIDT 2024 sponsor Pedini. This luxury Italian brand produces world-class kitchens and cabinetry for the home
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...
Elica NikolaTesla Switch
Previewed at this years FTK (Future Technology for the Kitchen) as part of Eurocucina, this is the Elica NikolaTesla Switch, designed by Fabrizio Crisá.
NikolaTesla...
Victoria + Albert launches Taizu
Victoria + Albert launches Taizu, the brand’s first collaboration with Steve Leung, exclusively previewed at ISH Frankfurt.
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...
Leicht’s “Room in Room”
The kitchen is disappearing – and being recreated - with Leicht's "Room in Room" concept as unveiled at last month's Eurocucina in Milan, Italy....
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...
Introducing Gollinucci & Lincoln Sentry – AIDT 2024 sponsors
Introducing AIDT 2024 sponsor Gollinucci - attendees on the tour will visit Gollinucci’s headquarters, courtesy Lincoln Sentry.
A day with Duravit
Our day with Duravit dawned bright and sunny and we excitedly boarded the bus for the short journey to Hornberg and the home of the Duravit Design Centre.
Introducing Bisazza – AIDT 2020 tour sponsor
AIDT is proud to be introducing Bisazza as its first 2020 iSalone tour sponsor, who will welcome attendees to its Foundation located in Montecchio Maggiore.
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...
BetteLux Oval Couture
The BetteLux Oval Couture collection features a titanium-steel bath and washbasin which are covered and upholstered a woven fabric reminiscent of a cosy sofa....
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...
IDI Studio new collections at Salone Bagno
Presenting the IDI Studio new collections as seen at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2018 last month - Naked and Beetle designed by Alessandro Repetto, and...
Visit Duravit with AIDT in 2019
AIDT invites you to visit the amazing facilities of Duravit in Hornberg, Germany as part of its 2019 Tour to ISH in March next...
Smeg – Day 1
Our 2018 La Festa Italia tour group was lucky enough to spend two days and three nights with Smeg - the renowned Italian appliance...
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...
Only 9 rooms remaining for AIDT’s 2020 International Tour
Eeek! Get in quick - only 9 rooms remain available for AIDT's 2020 International Tour to experience the best of Milan Design Week.
Molteni&C and Dada – Eurocucina preview
Molteni&C and Dada will be at the upcoming Salone del Mobile/Eurocucina with two new designs.
Gliss-Up from Molteni&C is a fully-suspended bedroom system designed by Patricia Urquiola...
ISH report – free download now available
TKBB was lucky enough to attend ISH as part of the AIDT 2019 Tour and we’ve curated a special selection of our favourite finds at the show – just click here to grab your free copy.
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....
Interzum 2017 – new Blum hinges
Interzum 2017 has been filled with many amazing products and we loved the idea of these new Blum hinges for individual furniture.
These new Blum...
A day with Miele
We arrived at our Bielefeld hotel after an uneventful flight from Cologne and enjoyed a relaxing dinner in the hotel with our hosts from...
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.
My Bag by Olympia Ceramica
Designed by Gianluca Paludi, this little box of cuteness is the My Bag by Olympia Ceramica - a youthful and playful addition to bathroom design.
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...
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...
Bathe – AIDT 2019 Tour Sponsor
AIDT is excited to announce Bathe as a key sponsor of the 2019 Tour to ISH in Frankfurt, Germany next March. An integral part...
Viu ceramics and XViu furniture from Duravit
Unveiled at ISH last week is the new Viu ceramics and XViu furniture from Duravit which exudes the elegance of post-industrial design and precise geometry.
SaloneSatellite 2020
With the theme "Designing for our Future Selves", SaloneSatellite 2020 will be the 23rd edition of this amazing event, dedicated to talented young designers.
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...
Fisher & Paykel at Eurocucina for the first time
New Zealand appliance company Fisher & Paykel exhibited at Eurocucina for the first time in the FTK - technology for the kitchen - halls...
Introducing Barazza
Australian International Design Tours is proud to be introducing Barazza as its second 2020 iSalone, Eurocucina and Salone Bagno tour sponsor.
FTK – Technology For the Kitchen 2018
FTK – Technology For the Kitchen 2018 will celebrate the new era of connected, integrated and increasingly intelligent built-in domestic appliances. A natural accompaniment to...
AIDT 2019 Tour launch
Visit ISH in Frankfurt, Germany on the AIDT 2019 Tour which will run from 12 - 23rd March 2019. ISH is the world’s leading...
Zampieri Irori kitchen
Introducing the Zampieri Irori kitchen, as seen at last month's Eurocucina held as part of Salone del Mobile.Milano. Designed by Stefano Cavazzana, the Irori...
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...
Inciso by David Rockwell for Gessi
Launched at this year’s Salone Bagno, Inciso by David Rockwell for Gessi is the latest collection for this internationally-renowned company. Gessi’s goal was to...
Interzum achieves record results
Interzum closed on 19 May 2017 having achieved record results. A total of approximately 69,000 visitors from 152 countries attended the world’s largest trade fair...
