Interesting view for 2014
Monday saw the opening of Living Kitchen 2014, as part of IMM Colgne, at the Kolnmesse Showgrounds. As the first "big" show of the year,...
“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...
Kitchen designer – Sensational Kitchens
Sensational Kitchens is looking for an experienced Kitchen Designer to join the team at its showroom in Pymble, NSW.
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...
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...
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...
Skylift from Faber
New from Faber, and released at this year's Eurocucina, is Skylift - a product the company claims is the "only retractable hood built into...
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...
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...
Timeless contemporary design by Karim Rashid
If you haven't heard the name Karim Rashid in design circles, crawl out from under that rock and Google him today. An industrial designer...
Introducing Elica – AIDT 2024 Tour Sponsor
Introducing AIDT 2024 sponsor Elica which is distributed in Australia via Residentia Group.
Do women make better designers? Part 1
This extracted piece was originally published by KBB Review and is reproduced with full permission. Part 2 will be published on Friday 30th May.
Elspeth...
Bucket basin from Scarabeo
Newly released this year at the International Bathroom Exhibition is the Bucket collection from Scarabeo Ceramica. Designed by architect Giovanna Talocci, the basins embody...
Expressions of interest for K&B training
Designer Training has put the call out for expressions of interest for government funding to study kitchen design or bathroom design. The training organisation...
The Grass is always greener!
We have shown you some of the products that were displayed at Interzum and sometimes there's a feeling that the enormity of this great...
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...
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...
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...
Trip the light fantastic
While there was plenty of focus on texture and depth at this year's Interzum fair, we also saw lots of attention paid to lights...
Technology in the bathroom
I'm not a big fan of technology for technology's sake but where I can see technology applied cleverly and in an innovative way that...
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...
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...
Industry icon tells us why you need to be trained
Loris Pullen began her career in the kitchen industry in 1977. She was one of the first women in the industry in South...
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...
The Taste Mobile Kitchen
Earlier this week we brought you a selection of winners from the Australian International Design Awards but one idea caught our imagination so we...
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...
Glass and Nature
As we reported last week the panel discussion at Cosentino generated a lot of interest. One comment from Darren Genner of Minosa related to...
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...
Nobilia and its showroom
In the main we are a cottage industry but the landscape is changing with fewer manufacturers and more wholesalers. What's left of these Australian...
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...
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...
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...
Milli Axon tap secures prestigious design award
The innovative Milli Axon tap has secured one of the world’s most prestigious design awards – the iF Product Design Award 2014.
It’s the first time...
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...
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...
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...
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...
To enter or not to enter?
I consider myself very lucky to have been involved with many industry associations over the years and, as an extension, with a variety of...
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...
We’re taking a well earned break!
And we hope you all are, too!!!
Wishing everyone in The Kitchen & Bathroom Blog family a safe and relaxing holiday and we look forward...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Do not miss this!!
Applying International Style to Australian Design’
When: Monday, 5 May, 2014 - 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Where: Smeg Showroom, 2 Baker Street, Banksmeadow
The NSW Chapter of...
Expressions of interest for K&B training
Designer Training has put the call out for expressions of interest for government funding to study kitchen design or bathroom design. The training organisation...
A “construction site” kitchen
We often hear kitchens referred to as "construction" or "building" sites but this - certainly in my case, anyway - is often more a...
"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...
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...
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...
Does “tall” (really tall) work in the bathroom?
After supposedly seeing everything in Milan that can be put anywhere between "minimalistic and traditional" and possibly beyond, this release from Daniel Rubinetterie came...
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...
IXL’s premium ventilation systems
Our industry is well familiar with IXL's range of heat, light and vent units - the Tastics. Launched more than 25 years ago, these...
Valcucine puts it out there
Valcucine has always said they focus on satisfying its customers’ requirements. To do so, the company has thouroughly researched into the use of traditional kitchens to...
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...
Blum reduces Stress – with a little help from “My Kitchen...
Design is to invent with intent and sometimes, getting your potential customers to understand the intricacies of design, they need some help and certainly...
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...
David Moreland pendants from The English Tapware Company
This gorgeous pendant light is the Pendant 45 from David Moreland and is now available in Brass as well as the recently released Copper...
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....
Another “must have wine cabinet”!!
Back in March we brought you the Albareda Wine Cabinet from Del Curto – certainly a beautiful piece of traditional craftsmanship that drew a...
“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...
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 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...
Three Unique Bathroom Products
We see so much of design in every field, it’s why the word “unique” is bandied around so often. But we were taken by...
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...
Russian Tile Show and next year’s events
Today we released a comprehensive list of next year’s Kitchen, Bathroom and related industry shows being staged around the world – you can see...
Werkstatten delivers on texture and curves
Sometimes you see a stand at major shows and think “these guys have a great product – can’t wait for the information to come...
Graff and Azzurra at Cersaie
We’ve written before about Cersaie – held every year in Bologna Italy, the showcases the best from the bathroom fitting and tile industry. This...
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...
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...
Welcome
Welcome to The Kitchen & Bathroom Blog - written for members of the industry who like to keep up with all that's new and...
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...
Bamax – local product coupled with craftsmanship
I will be honest when I say there are stands that you do walk straight past at Eurocucina because, well, I'm not exporting to...
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...
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...
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...
Bringing in the waves
Digital printing has come a long way in the last few years. This relatively new technology allows images to be sent directly to the...
Why do they do it?
Having spent three days in Austria as guests of hardware giant Blum, we pondered why such a successful company would take all that time...
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...
Miele goes Mink
Miele has released its pick of the 2014 colour trends with the release of four bold choices in its colour strategy for this year....
Maco Collection from Geda
Macò is a new bathroom series that consists of basin and bidet mixers, shower heads and built-in shower mixers where color is the key element. The Macò...
Design Week in Milan
As we’ve already posted, this week is design week in Milan – a time to see and admire what some of the world’s modern...
Stand by….
We have exciting plans for the Blog in 2021 so stay tuned for updates this week and we'll be back with our regular posting...
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...
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...
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...
Darren Palmer from "The Block" and Cass Brothers star at KBDi...
On a wet and wild Sydney evening, NSW KBDi members and their guests attended en masse at the Cass Brothers Petersham flagship showroom for...
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,...
