Operating with ease
We’ve seen quite a change in appliance trends of late. Today we bring you two relatively new products that will be around for some...
essastone new colours
Are you a lover of dark surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms or do you prefer the lighter shades?
The two colours featured here are from...
New Chair announced at Lincoln Sentry Event
Many industry representatives, from both the design and supplier arenas gathered at Lincoln Sentry's flagship Sydney store for the last of KBDi's 2013 NSW...
Smeg 6-Star Dishwasher
Big news from Smeg with the release of Australia's first 6-Star WELS rated dishwasher.
Raising the bar on water saving kitchen appliances, the 6-Star model...
Appliance Commentary
It’s a constant source of amazement to many, myself included, how many appliance brands are available on the Australian landscape and how things change...
Alfresco sinks and accessories from Clark
Clark's Pete Evans Kitchen Sinks and Accessories collection has now been expanded to include a range of alfresco sinks, accessories and mixer taps which...
A pictorial pasting of plumbing predicaments
Given the week ahead when most of us struggle for hours placing the only bet of the year on the Melbourne Cup, I am...
ILVE wine cellar collection
Following the launch earlier this year of ILVE's built-in wine cellar, the company has now launched its full Wine Cellar and Beverage Centre collection....
Idea Group nails it -again!
Located just 30 kilometres from Venice, the Idea Group is a company which uses its winning formula of experience and know-how to create superior...
Designer front panels from Hacker
Designers are always looking for a way to add visual difference to our interior spaces and these designer front panels from German kitchen manufacturer...
Visual creativity with a touch of art
If you thought Grand Designs Sydney was good, you should have been at Grand Designs Melbourne. Outstanding was the word on many exhibitors lips....
KBQ’s “Join The Q” Facebook campaign
To celebrate 20 years of Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly magazine, the editorial team has launched a new Facebook campaign entitled ‘Join the Q’, which...
KBQ's "Join The Q" Facebook campaign
To celebrate 20 years of Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly magazine, the editorial team has launched a new Facebook campaign entitled ‘Join the Q’, which...
Three Great New Roles!
Here are three new roles from regular readers and contributors to TKBB - they will go onto our jobs page shortly.
Sublime Architectural Interiors -...
Zip at Grand Designs Live
Another stand which caught our attention at the recent Grand Designs Live show in Sydney was from Zip Industries. Zip is best known for...
Lead Allocation
The business of lead allocation is, in my opinion, the hardest part of any sales organisation, let alone one that is asked to address...
Bisazza Mosaic Collection 2014
From our favourite mosaic tile designers comes the Bisazza Collection for 2014. With a fantastic range of designs and new tile concepts, the 2014...
Grand Designs Sydney – wow!!
Yesterday saw the close of the third Grand Designs Live Sydney show.
There's no question that the show towers above all other consumer events in all...
Signature Prints 3-Day November Sale
WHEN: Friday 1st November 10am – 5pm
Saturday 2nd November 10am – 4pm
Sunday 3rd November 10am – 4pm
WHERE: Studio 2, 1 - 5 Hayes Rd,...
Daniel's at it again!
We’ve seen quite a selection of quality bathroom fittings from Daniel Rubinetterie, they do consistently produce outstanding items and their commitment to continual improvement...
Daniel’s at it again!
We’ve seen quite a selection of quality bathroom fittings from Daniel Rubinetterie, they do consistently produce outstanding items and their commitment to continual improvement...
I can use my smartphone for that, right??
As most of you know, I am a big supporter of professional photographers who, with their training, know-how and equipment, can make the most...
Heard the one about "light at the end of the tunnel?"
It’s always a healthy debate, and a timely one. Over the last three years, businesses that have survived a series of external onslaughts have...
Heard the one about “light at the end of the tunnel?”
It’s always a healthy debate, and a timely one. Over the last three years, businesses that have survived a series of external onslaughts have...
Smeg's new high powered rangehood
Italian specialist brand Smeg has introduced a high-powered rangehood specifically designed for those who love to stir fry, sear, boil pasta or cook on a griddle...
Smeg’s new high powered rangehood
Italian specialist brand Smeg has introduced a high-powered rangehood specifically designed for those who love to stir fry, sear, boil pasta or cook on a griddle...
Vionaro launches!
Austrian hardware manufacturer Grass, has just put out a press release about one of their latest products, Vionaro, a very slender drawer side for...
Green Interior Awards
Entries are now open in the Home Design Magazine Australian Living Green Interior Awards - run, don't walk, to get your entry in!
Environmental sustainability...
Next year's marketing.
As you and your business approach a New Year, from a marketing perspective, I was asked twice in the last week about items within this...
Next year’s marketing.
As you and your business approach a New Year, from a marketing perspective, I was asked twice in the last week about items within this...
Reece on sale!
Who does't love a sale?
For consumers and industry alike, Reece is celebrating spring with its Happy Sale which kicked off on 1st October. Whether you’re...
Caesarstone makes life easy for those who struggle with rendering!
What you want on a public holiday is life made easy, so when this came through the email, I thought "this is the go"
Having...
Rouge sink from Schock
Red seems to be a colour which polarises the design community - it seems you either love it or loathe it. I, for one,...
Kevin’s Green Heroes – Eco innovation at Grand Designs Live
Entries close 6th October so don't miss out.
(If you are having trouble reading this image, just click on it and you'll have an option...
Kevin's Green Heroes – Eco innovation at Grand Designs Live
Entries close 6th October so don't miss out.
(If you are having trouble reading this image, just click on it and you'll have an option...
“The straw that broke the camel’s back”
There are some superb and educated blogs across the world which are a path for this design community to connect with new products, visit shows they...
"The straw that broke the camel's back"
There are some superb and educated blogs across the world which are a path for this design community to connect with new products, visit shows they...
Cersaie product release – Fluid by Cielo
With Cersaie concluded for another year, our inbox is overflowing with plenty of fabulous new products and designs so we'll take a few posts...
Giant Sanitaryware Company Sold!
German sanitaryware giant Grohe has agreed to a takeover offer from Lixil Corporation and Development Bank of Japan.The deal, which is expected to be...
Italian Association for Industrial Design "Bathroom Excellence"
The Italian Association for Industrial Design (ADI) together with Confindustria Ceramica has put together a retrospective on "Bathroom Excellence" from 1998 to 2012 which...
Italian Association for Industrial Design “Bathroom Excellence”
The Italian Association for Industrial Design (ADI) together with Confindustria Ceramica has put together a retrospective on "Bathroom Excellence" from 1998 to 2012 which...
Unique Cabinet Wall Lamp!
Yesterday we brought you one kind of lighting, really beautiful creations from FontanaArte. Today we thought we’d throw this one at you to see...
Italian lighting from FontanaArte
Italian brand FontanaArte is renowned for its contribution to lighting and furnishing design. Founded in 1932 from a concept by Gio Ponti, the company...
A little bit wild and wacky – but clever!
At TKBB we get a wide variety of product information thrown at us and through some research others become available. So in the category...
Expressions of Interest for Government Funded training
Designer Training is currently taking Expressions of Interest for government-funded places in the Certificate IV in Design of Kitchens, Bathrooms & Interior Spaces course,...
Smeg's new 900 Pyrolytic Oven
The great divide between high performance professional kitchen appliances and the domestic alternatives has been all but banished with the arrival of Smeg’s flagship...
Smeg’s new 900 Pyrolytic Oven
The great divide between high performance professional kitchen appliances and the domestic alternatives has been all but banished with the arrival of Smeg’s flagship...
Grand Designs Australia Handbook
A must-have publication from Grand Designs Australia magazine Editor-at-Large, Peter Maddison, the Grand Designs Australia Handbook has just been released.
Peter is an award-winning architect...
The Language of Design
Jack Gold is the owner and Senior Designer at Presidential Interiors, a New York based Interior Design House that specialises in designing and manufacturing...
Kludi Zenta tapware
Black and white is one of those classic monochrome colour combinations which will always be in style whether applied inside or out. Black and...
More additions to the Cascade Range
DANIEL Rubineterrie is synonym for research, design, study and technology and commits itself into spreading the “Made in Italy” all around the world. Since...
Hanging from the ceiling
In a stunning melding of visual art and appliance technology the latest crop of range hoods from Smeg turns our preconceptions of kitchen ventilation...
Asko Anthracite cooktops
I know how popular induction cooking has become and I can certainly appreciate the benefits of an induction cooktop, but I must confess to...
Two products, and one of them really sucks!
TKBB was the first to bring you the opening of Lincoln Sentry’s new Alexandria showroom in Sydney. Since the opening in February, Lincoln Sentry...
Mastella – New catalogue
Mastella Design has released a new catalogue packed with ideas for the bathroom and dressing room. With a reputation for creativity, quality and functionality,...
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,...
Christiaan’s Frozen Collection
At the forefront of innovative bathroom design, Christiaan’s welcomes the ultra-stylish Frozen Collection to its showroom. Connoisseurs of
contemporary bathroom designs, Christiaan’s inclusion of the Italian-designed collection is synonymous...
Caesarstone New Colour Launch
Tuesday night saw the launch of a range of new Caesarstone range including new colours and new products. Hosted by designer Darren Palmer from...
“Ego is not a dirty word”
It’s a constant source of discussion in our industry. The two words often make it into the same sentence – for all the wrong...
"Ego is not a dirty word"
It’s a constant source of discussion in our industry. The two words often make it into the same sentence – for all the wrong...
Meet the Judges – KBDi Design2013
Giving your time to be a judge for any Awards program is sometimes a daunting task but, for the three judges of the KBDi...
Good things come in threes!
Good things come in threes, which is why Haier is excited to bring this industry three new appliances –an all-new Frost Free Vertical Freezer, a...
Harvey Norman hits the mark!
Continuing the recent trend of Sydney showroom refurbishments, Harvey Norman Renovations opened it new Alexandria store to the public a couple of weeks ago. Given the...
“My Open Shower Space” Award winner 2013
The Hansgrohe Award for sustainable design ideas with regards to water recognises up-and-coming young designers from all over the world. More than 135 concepts...
"My Open Shower Space" Award winner 2013
The Hansgrohe Award for sustainable design ideas with regards to water recognises up-and-coming young designers from all over the world. More than 135 concepts...
A reaquaintance with tiles!
For quite some time now the variety and experimentation with splashbacks seems to have been endless – glass, solid surface, lit or un-lit, mirror,...
KBDi Design2013 Winners
Congratulations to all the winners and finalists from the KBDi Design2013 Awards. Here is a full list of winners, complete with images, for your...
The deal closer
This comes as a request form one of our readers - I hope it answers your question.!
It seems that whenever there’s uncertainty in the...
The family business – part 2
Well, it seems that yesterday’s blog hit some home truths, that Mexican saying, “Padre noble, hijo rico, nieto pobre” - which means “Father, founder...
The family business – part 1
It’s generally accepted that across Australia the kitchen and bathroom industry is made up of many family businesses. In fact the more I travel...
Arista – a space-saving cooking and entertaining hub
I first saw this product last year when I was invited to the opening of the new Fab Kitchens showroom in Giraween, Sydney. Immediately...
Reece Bathroom Innovation Award winners 2013
Now in its eighth year, the 2013 Bathroom Innovation Award (BIA) challenged design professionals and students to look to the future and develop an...
Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart refrigerators
Homeowners today are more aware of the look and aesthetics of their appliances and place as much importance on this aspect of the appliance's...
Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart refrigerators
Homeowners today are more aware of the look and aesthetics of their appliances and place as much importance on this aspect of the appliance's...
New 30mm Supernaturals from Caesarstone
Caesarstone, a leader in quartz surfaces, has announced four of their ever popular Supernatural Designs from the Classico collection are now being offered in...
Attard’s Kitchens & Cabinetry’s brand new showroom
24 years is a long time in the kitchen and bathroom industry and the recent launch of the new Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry showroom...
Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry's brand new showroom
24 years is a long time in the kitchen and bathroom industry and the recent launch of the new Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry showroom...
The beauty of bathing*
What makes a bath so relaxing and indulgent? Is it simply that we are all so time poor now that the idea of even...
Australia's younger designers and their opinions
As was demonstrated at the recent KBDi Awards last weekend, we have a deep pool of talent in this country. And the good news...
Australia’s younger designers and their opinions
As was demonstrated at the recent KBDi Awards last weekend, we have a deep pool of talent in this country. And the good news...
Affetto from Globo wins 2013 Iconic Design Award
Designed by Luca Nichetto for Globo, the Affetto collection is the outcome of a joint research process across a variety of departments within the...
Comment – "Is the kitchen male or female?"
Having gone through those “fabulous” years with a teenage daughter when you think to yourself “is this really worth it?”, I’m now blessed to...
Comment – “Is the kitchen male or female?”
Having gone through those “fabulous” years with a teenage daughter when you think to yourself “is this really worth it?”, I’m now blessed to...
Deep fry, roast, boil, steam and slow-cook in one convenient unit
As a general trend, European kitchens are shrinking in size whereas Australian kitchens tend to be increasing. So, when it comes to ideas for...
Australia comes out on top in International Cosentino Design Challenge 2013
You may remember some time ago that TKBB ran a story on Cosentino's promotion of a global design challenge, and you may also have...
Eco-friendly, mosaic timber tiles
From Bella Lujo, premium supplier of luxury decor fixtures and finishes, comes Renaza - a range of mosaic timber tiles created from 100-year-old hardwood,...
KBDi Award Winners announced
The fifth KBDi National Conference and Awards Gala culminated on Saturday night with the announcement of the winners and the competition was fierce. As...
KBDi Design2013 Finalists
With the KBDi annual conference starting tomorrow and the gala awards dinner on Saturday night we thought we'd compile the full list of finalists...
Orders versus Questions
Quite often in life the best ideas are a take on something else someone has done - this is one of them. Ink.com has...
Beko Indyflex™ cooktop
New from European brand Beco is the Indyflex™ 60cm Beko cooktop (HII 64500 FT) that allows for two of its four induction cooking zones...
Hettich opens third Australian trade centre
Hettich has opened its third Australian trade centre in Sydney. The trade centres, which showcase Hettich’s entire product range in real life settings, are part of the...
KŌH Concepts Lights
I love a clever lighting idea and when the press release for this product hit my in-box last week I almost squealed with joy....
THG luxury tapware
For stunning, luxurious bathroom fittings and accessories it's hard to go past THG. A French company, THG is renowned for its expertise in the...
Smeg's new French-door fridge
Italian appliance manufacturer Smeg has recognised the popularity of the French-door style refrigerators - sales in the past year are up by 38 per...
I found it on Google so I can use it, right?
OK - I need you all to picture me taking a rather large breath and downing a bottle of Valium before attempting to write...
It takes Moxie to shower out loud
The press release is impressive – it starts with “Your music. Your shower. Your time. To chill out. To sing. Refresh. Energize. Escape.”
The...
Shine radiator from Caleido
We don't see many radiators in Australia - unfortunately, as cold as it may feel sometimes our climate is still extremely moderate compared to...
Insider: Media exclusives – can they work for you?
The question of "exclusive" media access to projects has come up in conversation with a few people lately so we thought we'd take a...
Surface Squared gets it right!
Surface Squared is a privately owned Australian business focused on the application of design-led materials in the building and construction industry. Surface Squared, formerly...
Designer Kitchens & Bathrooms bookazine
It is with a great deal of excitement that I can announce the launch of Designer Kitchens & Bathrooms - a bookazine dedicated to...
