Vintec 2-Door Wine Fridge
In time for the 2013 festive season, Vintec Australia has launched a new two-door, two-zone wine cabinet to complement its borderless black glass ‘NOIR’...
Impress – The Décor Company
Started in 1928 as Masa Décor, today’s Impress Group is impressive. The company exhibits at all the major shows and manufactures a range of...
Irinox Home Collection – Freddy & Zero
Following the demise of Domotechnica in around 2004, it was assumed that shows in Berlin and Cologne would pick up the reigns, but Milan...
Material technology from Myyour
Myyour is an Italian company based in Padua which specialises in moulded pieces for inside and outside the home. The company's collections comprise many...
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...
The KBDi Designers' International Tour has begun
The 2013 KBDi Designers' International Tour has officially begun with the main group arriving in Spain for the first leg of the trip which...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A shower and a half!
We know that in most parts of the country heated anything isn't often a priority - but this might be. Heat, water, tablet, chromo...
Throwing curveballs into the bathroom
Ever wanted to put a curve into your shower designs? I know it’s not for everyone or every bathroom but when it’s possible the...
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...
Australian Elected President of World Organisation for Industrial Design
We know Australia has some amazingly talented individuals in the world of design, and some of our readers have met this gentleman - so...
Lounging around – in Como!
With so many of you successfully combining your talents as designers in the kitchen and bathroom arena, through into true living space, this hit...
The best of book matching
Natural stone has timeless beauty and no two slabs are identical which makes it inherently unique and appealing to designers and consumers alike. However...
Merry Christmas from TKBB
Well the year is almost done so we wanted to thank all of you for your assistance, contribution and commentary over the last nine...
A question for those who love design!
The Kitchen and Bathroom Blog is now entering its fifth month, and what a five months it has been! We have hit a few...
Smeg World Launch event
We were privileged to be invited to Smeg's World Launch held yesterday at The Mint, Sydney. Around 35 media and journalists gathered at this...
Cassandra Cucine at Eurocucina
One of the most talked about displays at Eurocucina came, surprisingly, not from the large, established kitchen designers and manufacturers, but from an emerging...
Oblo by Kohler
Oblo by Kohler is a family of design-matched tapware for the basin, bath and shower that melds fluent curves with a distinctive obloid profile.
The...
Slate-Lite from Baresque
We've all heard the term "as light as a feather" but I never thought I'd be able to write "as light as 100 per...
Australian International Design Awards – early bird entries close TODAY
The Australian International Design Awards has been a fixture in the design community for more than five decades and is proud to announce that 2013...
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...
Designer needed – Sydney location
Kitchen and bathroom designer required for well-established, award-winning bathroom, kitchen and home improvements company.
Brindabella Bathrooms is seeking an experienced bathroom and kitchen designer to...
“Staff aren’t closing – or selling”
This is taken in part from a report recently released - and it bears enormous resemblance to what happens in the K & B...
Interzum Red Dot Awards
As with Milan Design Week, Interzum is about much more than just "the show".
Every two years, Koelnmesse collaborates with red dot to host the...
Not just one, one and a half – from Smeg
The increasing popularity of the double oven in Australian kitchens is being linked to an ever-growing passion for home cooking and the fact that, in...
Insider: Magazine covers and how they work
One of the most popular questions I get asked is "how do I get my project on the cover of a magazine?" and it's...
“Das Haus” – slightly controversial perhaps?
Last week we brought you the press release from imm Cologne and their views as to where trends were heading in 2014 – and...
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...
What to invest in – the wine or the cellar?
As some of you may know, I do enjoy a wine every now and again! But what price storage? This guy reckons he has...
Interzum is just around the corner!
Interzum 2013 commences on the 13th May and TKKB team will be there to bring you daily updates from the show – and anything...
Origami bathtub honoured
Back in April of this year, French opinion leaders in the architecture and design community were invited to submit their opinion on the products...
Roll up, roll up!!!
Roller shutters (often called Tambour doors) have been a part of the kitchen landscape for many years, but in the last few years the...
Making plans for 2014
Plans, goals, objectives...a rose by any other name. Well all have to make them - from the most senior of the Top 100 companies...
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...
A Winning opening!
Winning Appliances was established in 1906. Last night in Redfern, Sydney, the company unveiled to the industry its new flagship store following its biggest...
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...
Elegance and Beauty from Cielo
Ceramica Cielo presented Le Giare at the International Bathroom Exhibition in Milan recently. Designed by Claudio Silvestrin this is a beautiful collection bestowed with many international...
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...
New tapware from CEA
This gorgeous new range of tapware from CEA (Centro Energie Alternative) was displayed at the recent International Bathroom Exhibition and caught my eye because...
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...
Designer Training – 2014 course enrolments now open
Certificate IV in Small Business Management
Are you an industry professional running your own business or looking to start out on your own?
Get ahead of your...
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...
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...
"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...
Eikon from Bossini – control at your fingertips
Eikon from Bossini is an electronic digital system that provides the user with total control of the temperature and flow of water to ensure...
Genesis washbasins from Ceramica Globo
The new Genesis washbasin collection was designed by a team from Creative Lab + who describe these new basis as including "many elements that...
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...
Q: Should designers be salaried or on commission?
This question often pops up when I chat to members of the industry so, for today's post, I thought we would readdress this issue...
Welcome to 2023!
Welcome back to the Blog in 2023! Hope everyone managed to have a bit of a break and you are ready to hit the year running.
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...
Samo showers on the parade!
Already a leader in the international field for its excellence in Italian design of the shower, The International Bathroom Exhibition will give Samo the...
Design in every room plus food – a match made...
Milan Design Week has closed for another year, it’s the place where the trend starts, a massive village of design, it leads where others...
"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...
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...
You’re wanted – well, Kohler wants you!
Our great friends at Newscast, PR agents for iconic brands such as Smeg and Kohler have a request! They urgently require images of bathrooms...
Cosentino ramps up the Milan debate – in style!
Last Wednesday night, Cosentino partnered with Indesign to host a review of Eurocucina and Bagno, the largest design fairs in Milan. Held in their Sydney...
Putting the squeeze on design
We all use them in cooking in various ways, some I hear even use them in cleaning, but the humble lemon has over the...
Christmas themes in showrooms
Having lived in Sydney my whole life, one of the highlights at Christmastime is the trek into the city to behold the wonder that...
Mosaic magic
I'm sure everyone remembers the "shoe bath" from last year's iSalone event which created such an impression both for its beauty and sheer daring...
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,...
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...
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,...
A bar I could sit at all day
Recently released during Milan Design Week, this is "Bar" from Italian brand VG. Designed by Vincenzo Antonuccio and Marilena Calbini from VM Design, Bar...
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...
Designers wanted – Melbourne location
Date listed: 18 Apr 2013
Company: Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors (letstalkkitchens.com.au)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Job category: Designer
Details: Is anyone busy out there?
Yes, we certainly are at Let’s Talk Kitchens & Interiors...
Home Inspirations Centre event (Canberra)
HIA Home Inspirations Centre & Hettich presents
THE LATEST DESIGN TRENDS – INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL
Date:
Saturday, 29 June 2013
Time:
11.15am to 12.15pm (for industry)
12.30pm to 1.15pm...
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...
The future of bathroom design
Yesterday, as a guest of Tradelink and Mico Bathrooms, I was invited to the Sydney showroom to enjoy a presentation by Kim Duffin of...
Accessible bathrooms – how, where and why?
As our population ages, more and more consideration must be given to the design of our homes and interior environments to facilitate older Australians,...
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...
Reece ISH Trend Report
Our good friends at Reece were amazed at the array of incredible products and concepts on display at this year's ISH, held in Frankfurt,...
Miele PowerFlex induction cooktops – now in panorama
Introducing the Miele PowerFlex induction cooktops - now optimised in a new panoramic design to provide even greater flexibility, especially when cooking on a large...
Does concrete have a place in your business?
We have talked before about talented designers and how they use their expertise in a variety of mediums, and often, fields. Martin Steininger is...
Cesar Kitchens opens in Australia
The Cesar brand of kitchens and furniture has been synonymous for quality and cutting edge design since it started production in Italy in 1970....
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...
Neutra flagship store opens in Milan
Six companies - all who embody the essence of Italian style and excellence in its own sector - have partnered to open a flagship...
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...
Let's look at a new showroom!!
"Long in the planning and build, but worth the wait" was certainly the overall feeling at the Melbourne opening of the new Let's Talk...
DIA Australiasian Graduate of the Year
The DIA’s Australasian Graduate of the Year Awards (AGOTYA) is a keenly sought after, portfolio-based awards program for final year design students and recent...
The Hydrowell by Neutra
Neutra introduces HYDROWELL the first whirlpool bathtub made from a single block of marble. Neutra is the first company worldwide capable of combining the...
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,...
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...
Fantastic Fiat Fridge – thanks Smeg!
Two Italian icons have come together to produce the Fiat 500 Design Collection. Smeg and Fiat merge form and function to breathe new life...
KBDi Designer Awards 2013 – now open
The search for outstanding kitchen and bathroom designers is now on. Run, don't walk, to download your entry.
The KBDi Designer Awards 2013 is set...
“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...
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...
Kevin's back – no, not that Kevin!!
This year’s Grand Designs Live events are shaping up to be the biggest and best yet with a growing exhibitor list featuring some of...
HIA Australian Kitchen & Bathroom Awards – and the winners are…
The HIA Australian Kitchen & Bathroom Awards were held last Friday night at a gala event attended by some of the industry's best and...
Sneak Peek: De Dietrich 2014 range
New from Eurolinx, the exclusive distributor of Ilve Appliances in Australia and NZ, is a brand new product series from major luxury French appliance...
Hettich Forum
Hettich makes hardware and, as I found out recently, the company also makes some rather impressive buildings. The Hettich Forum building, located at...
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,...
The Virgin Shower
This I find gorgeous, not because there’s a couch facing the shower, (although for some this might be appealing!) but just the look and...
Lottocento gives us both………
The interesting thing about these big shows is how often two glimpses on the same stand can produce a variety of emotions. One such...
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...
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...
Ilve G5 induction cooktop
Ilve has introduced its new G5 range of induction cooktops which have been re-engineered with a square inductor panel which rapidly maximises the space...
