Located in a elegant, listed building in the city’s West End, the showroom has undergone a stunning makeover. One of three showrooms owned by the Italian brand (the others are located in Milan and New York), the new layout reflects Salvatori’s signature Italian flair.

An effortless combination of technological innovation with high-quality craftsmanship, the showroom showcases the innovative textures, sculptural bathroom furnishings and contemporary furniture, predominantly made from natural stone and designed by some of the world’s most renowned names in design and architecture.

This space offers clients and designers privileged access to Salvatori’s designs and personalised services, allowing visitors to experience the extraordinary tactile nature of the brand’s products at first hand. Along with Milan and New York, the London showroom represents another significant step in Salvatori’s global growth.

The longstanding relationship between Salvatori and Piero Lissoni, a leading figure in the design industry, is marked by deep creative synergy and a shared admiration for craftsmanship and the pursuit of beauty.

“The Salvatori showroom is already a classic destination in London so the redesign is about reflecting its position as a market leader,” says Piero Lissoni. “The reimage maintains its subtle and – paradoxically – Italian understatement that adapts to English style while preserving the strength, power and beauty of its creations.”

The two-storey, 200-square-metre showroom is home to a series of elegant and inspiring sets featuring the brand’s exclusive textures, furniture and accessories, with a focus on its customisable bathroom collections.

The ground floor, spanning 50 square metres, has undergone a complete architectural transformation. Visitors are welcomed by a wall clad in iconic Italian Bianco Carrara marble in the popular Tratti finish which showcases Salvatori’s expertise and heritage in developing innovative, contemporary textures.

Two new walls and a raised floor section create a setting for a revolutionary synergy. On one side is The Small Hours in elegant green Verde Antico marble. Patricia Urquiola’s first bathroom collection for Salvatori was presented during Milan Design Week 2024 and now makes its international debut in London. With thoughtful attention to functionality and colour, The Small Hours captures the atmosphere of dawn, with each piece designed to make the bathroom a place of intimate retreat and reflection in those precious moments before the world awakens.

On the other side is Hito in Bianco Carrara, a bathroom collection with minimalist lines and pure volumes designed by Piero Lissoni in 2023. Like The Small Hours, Hito is highly customisable and adaptable to each individual’s needs, capturing the essence of “person,” as reflected in its Japanese-derived name 人.

A third display showcases the Anima bathtub, designed by New York firm Yabu Pushelberg, here in Silk Georgette® limestone, along with a wall in Patchwork in the same material. Designed by Piero Lissoni, Patchwork is a perfect example of the power of ingenious design and sustainability. Based on a “zero waste” philosophy, production offcuts are repurposed as tiles that can be arranged by designers and clients to create their very own “patchwork” wall, ensuring truly unique designs that don’t come at the cost of the environment.

The basement level is a hybrid environment that blends inspiring showroom displays with a practical workspace where architects, interior designers and clients can experiment with textures and benefit from personalised consultations with the Salvatori team.

The décor features pale tones such as Bianco Carrara, Crema d’Orcia, and Placido Paradiso, providing an elegant backdrop for the enticing displays which include the Punto and Anima bathroom collections by Yabu Pushelberg and the Adda family of modular drawers. Patricia Urquiola’s fresh, original aesthetic is found here as well, with The Small Hours collection this time in Placido Paradiso marble and Coffee Oak.

For more information visit salvatoriofficial.com

Established in 1954 originally as a civil engineering business by Norm Overmeyer and Ken Cowley. The company name “Nover” is an amalgamation of Norm’s first and last names. Nover was heavily involved in construction through the 1960s with the partners renovating and refurbishing a number of blocks of flats throughout Sydney as well as one-off construction projects such as the Visitors Stand at Drummoyne pool. This soon led to Nover establishing a joinery business which was used to supply cabinetry to the construction arm of the company.

Norm sold his share of the business in the late 1960s and Ken took over as the sole owner.

Ken’s background was in the wool industry, having spent many years working for a firm of wool brokers. As is the case today, products are not sold directly but through an established trading house. When his contacts in these trading houses learnt of his association with the building industry, Ken was offered the opportunity to take supply of and resell a number of building products. Initially this was a hodgepodge of items (even including items such as tyres and air hoses) but gradually this broadened to include a general range of building products.

“The joinery industry was very different in those days,” explains Steve Cowley, son of Ken, and now Managing Director of Nover. “There was no real cabinet hardware to speak of, for example, and all the cabinets were timber framed”.

Soon Nover began to import High Pressure Laminate and this range of products soon expanded to become the backbone of the business for the next 40 years. “As the industry changed over time, Nover grew its product lines and became more of a wholesaler specialising in joinery products,” adds Steve.

By the early 1980s the wholesaling side of the business had taken priority so the family made a decision to exit the joinery business which was sold to a third party. This happened soon after Steve joined the business in 1976 and he and Ken set about specialising in the cabinet making and joinery industries.

“I had a background in accounting so, when I first started, I was working in what you’d call the accounts department,” says Steve. “But I quickly realised that wasn’t for me so I made a sidestep into product management and sales which was a much better fit”.

Of course, the cabinet making and joinery industry was very different at the time Steve joined the company. “It was a far simpler industry in those days,” he recalls. “This was even before metal runners were the norm – it was all plastic components. And manufacturing was a very different ball game”.

Being such a specialist in this area, Nover was often leading the way and an early adopter of new products and new technologies. Its business has always been based on sitting across a variety of product families and very much driven by what joiners wanted and needed in their factories. “We sit across most sectors of the industry and our product range is the broadest of any supplier in the industry,” says Steve. “We have a plan but we’ve also allowed for organic growth that is driven by the industry and the feedback we receive from customers”.

As a market leader, Nover saw an opportunity for the supply of hardware and panels as well as consumables and ancillary products such as handles. But the product range has always included a variety of wood-based panel products including decorative surfaces and low-pressure melamine, plus a decent selection of hardware which has expanded as new technology and expectations from the design community required.

“Our customer base is extremely broad,” Steve explains. “It’s made up of kitchen manufacturers, cabinet makers, furniture manufacturers, shop fitters, joiners and fit out companies so our goal is to stock and sell all the major components needed across this diverse customer base”.

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As a business, Nover invests heavily in sourcing its products preferring to establish exclusive relationships where possible. Steve says Nover seeks to source products that match the philosophy of the business, and have the quality required for our Australian market, which they are able to sell at a price that matches the expectations of its customers. “We make sure we have a presence at international design shows and hardware shows, and we travel to visit factories as these all form an essential part of our research and staying in touch with new developments,” says Steve.

Having been in the industry for so many years, Steve has seen first-hand how much it has changed with the advent of technology and new manufacturing methods. “The biggest change I’ve noticed is that joinery businesses used to make everything – doors, benchtops, carcasses, the lot. As we moved away from laminate benchtops we’ve needed to work with specialist stonemasons and then specialist door painters, and glass splashbacks. So, now joinery businesses have to interact with so many more third parties to complete projects,” he explains.

When asked to predict the future of the cabinet making industry, Steve points to more specialisation requiring a narrower skill set as we compartmentalise the industry further and further. But, overall he sees the size of the industry growing, as will the size of projects being undertaken.

In terms of Nover’s plans for the future, Steve says the company intends to remain at the forefront of sourcing new products and supporting those products already in the family. “Whenever we have the opportunity of course we will try to be first,” Steve laughs. “But those opportunities don’t come along too often. Any vacuum left when a new product comes onto the market is very quickly filled and so our product range will evolve as it has to”.

Steve points to the introduction of two new product families which he feels rounds out Nover’s offering to the industry. The company has recently secured an arrangement with Salice for its hardware and ColourPyne for its range of board products. The company is well established with branches across the three eastern states of Australia and intends to remain 100% family owned.

When asked what he thinks makes Nover unique in this crowded part of the market Steve is quick to point to its employees. “Our philosophy is that our people are so important,” he says. “We employ well over 100 people in ten different locations and the average length of service is eight years – with some at up to ten or even 20 years”.

We’re excited to see what the future will bring for the Nover company, the Cowley family and the company’s employees so watch this space!

For more information visit https://www.nover.com.au/

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QLD Chapter Event

When: Sep 12, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM (AEST)

Where: The Build & Design Centre, 66 Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101

Join KBDi for its first post-Awards and Conference event at the Build & Design Centre in South Brisbane. KBDi will share the highlights of its two day national event and the top takeaways from the Conference delegates.

The generous event sponsors, Austaron Surfaces, Hettich, Schweigen and Caesarstone will present their latest updates, and you’ll enjoy drinks, nibbles and networking.

For more information and to register, visit here.

SA Chapter Event

When: Sep 24, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM (ACST)

Where: The Norwood Hotel (Osmond Terrace Function Centre), 97 The Parade, Norwood, SA 5067

Join KBDi for its first post-Awards and Conference event at The Norwood Hotel. KBDi will share the highlights of its two day national event and the top takeaways from the Conference delegates.

From Challenging Briefs to Design Delights

Enjoy a Q&A session with our award-winning designers as they discuss how they worked with and around their client briefs to create winning designs.

The generous event sponsors, Wilson & Bradley, Blum, and Schweigen will also present their latest updates while you enjoy drinks and canapes.

For more information and to register, visit here.

NSW Chapter Event

When: Sep 26, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM (Sydney time)

Where: Caesarstone Showroom, 84 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria, NSW

Join KBDi for a wonderful evening of design inspiration, product knowledge and important updates at the stunning Caesarstone Showroom in Alexandria.

Recent changes to legislation around engineered stone have redirected our attention to benchtop alternatives. In this session, Caesarstone will be sharing the ins and outs of porcelain. 

You’ll learn what makes up this material and explore Caesarstone’s comprehensive porcelain collection with its vast application potential and palettes.

Many thanks to event sponsor, Caesarstone. 

For more information and to register, visit here.

What else can you expect at a KBDi event?

• lucky door prize
• drinks and canapes
• invaluable networking with your peers
• introductions to the industry’s best product reps

Ticket numbers are limited and pre-registration is essential. 

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The company’s latest and most iconic collections are displayed in large panels inside a space that is spread over two levels but is treated as a single “architectural box”, designed by the Calvi Brambilla studio.

The location was carefully chosen, in such a strategic location, to underscore the company’s commitment to maintaining its position as one of the leading Italian players in the ceramic sector. Founded almost sixty years ago, today Ceramica Sant’Agostino continues its path in the pursuit of creativity on the Italian and international design scene.

Taking inspiration from Franco Albini’s design for Line1 of the Milan subway, the graphic sign of the red handrail has been reinterpreted in Calvi Brambilla’s design. Not one, but two horizontal lines, architecturally rendered with dark titanium finish tubes, become the hanging supports for the display panels of Ceramica Sant’Agostino’s collection.

The result is pure visual effect with the parallel tubes running along the entire perimeter of the showroom ground floor and, from a functional point of view, enabling a very flexible display of the product: the tubes, in fact, allow for a variable modularity of the panels, adaptable to different sizes, but also adjustable in number depending on the presentation that one wants to display. The frames supporting the product can decrease or increase as in an evocative museum system.

Large display frames were designed to hold both slabs with a single finish as well as tile compositions in smaller formats to best showcase the solutions that the ceramic product can offer within different architectural solutions.

In the centre of the exhibiting floor, adjacent to the system of tubulars and wall frames, three “totems” take pride of place. These are compositions of different volumes and collections, covered in porcelain stoneware and enhanced with other materials such as lacquer and glass, which combine to create real three-dimensional mood boards.

The lower floor, designed as a more operational area, houses the material library, organised on a fabric wall system displaying the entire catalogue, and two large tables to explore samples and create pairings.

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Architects, designers, planners, those lovers and curious about ceramic products will be able to enter this exhibition venue not only to view Ceramica Sant’Agostino products, search for the best solutions for their projects and receive advice and technical assistance, but also at exhibitions and events dedicated to architecture, which will make it a culturally vibrant meeting point throughout the year.

For more information visit ceramicasantagostino.it/en/

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Here are all our other popular stories from this year to wrap up our Summer Series.

Meet the Makers – Nick Pedulla from Pedulla Studio

Meet Nick Pedulla from Pedulla Studio. Nick’s parents report that his creative streak was evident from a very young age. Working with wood is in his blood, with his grandfather also a furniture maker and Nick started working with him in his home workshop on the weekends from the age of 8 years.

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Meet the Makers – Carmen Hansberry from Carmen Hansberry Design

Carmen Hansberry is a Perth-based interior designer who has recently been crowned HIA WA Residential Interior Designer of the Year.

This latest accolade is now added to the long list of awards Carmen has won throughout her stellar independent career. Carmen has created a reputation for design excellence among both her industry peers and her long list of happy clients and is known for her keen attention to detail and stunning balance of form and function.

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Spiggy Brisbane Showroom

The Spiggy Brisbane showroom has been entered into the Australian Institute of Architecture Awards – Small Project Architecture Category, for 2023. Designed by Alcorn Middleton, the showroom features the Brisbane-based architectural firm’s renowned “hide and reveal” concept which is a perfect fit for the Spiggy showroom.

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I Wash by Arcom

I Wash by Arcom is a solution for the laundry space that combines curated design with practical solutions and elegant finishes.

In the company’s expert hands, the laundry room becomes more than simply a secondary utility space but takes on a new identity as a place to design, equip and accessorise with practical, versatile and aesthetically-coordinated solutions.

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Salone del Mobile.Milano obtains ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events management

Salone del Mobile.Milano has announced that it has been awarded ISO 20121 certification for sustainable events management.

The certification was granted in recognition of the work done to prevent, mitigate and offset any potential negative effects of the 2023 edition on the environment and or on people.

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Ceramica Bardelli at Cersaie 2023

Ceramica Bardelli showcased its collection of Italian-designed ceramic tiles at the Cersaie show, held in Bologna, Italy.

Established in 1962, Ceramica Bardelli’s factory is located in Milan and its collections are designed by some of Italy’s best designers including Giò Ponti, Piero Fornasetti, Marcel Wanders, Dimore Studio, Studio Pepe, Storage Milano.

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Losanga tiles from De Castelli

Designed by Nikita Bettoni, the Losanga tiles from De Castelli combine formal elegance with perfect craftsmanship to create a distinctive rhomboid design.

The Losanga mosaic features a two- or three-element arrangement that allows for complex patterns and creates a 3D optical illusion to the surface. Celebrating the essence of metal, Losanga (which is part of the company’s DeMosaic collection) interprets this material within an architectural context, giving rise to a rich palette of iridescent tones and deep colours.

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Airframe bookcase by De Castelli

Designed by Pio&TitoToso, the Airframe bookcase by De Castelli celebrates the art of hammered metal and highlights the artisan virtuosity that defines the company.

Its stunning shape emphasises the find metal structure which is created from asymmetrical elliptical loops that support four discontinuous horizontal shelves. With an almost aerodynamic look, the outer shell comprises a partial covering that is shaped to match the structure.

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Designed by Alcorn Middleton, the showroom features the Brisbane-based architectural firm’s renowned “hide and reveal” concept which is a perfect fit for the Spiggy showroom.

The brief tasked the architects with taking a different approach to this design and challenged them to give the showroom the look and feel of a jewellery store. “Our products are like jewellery for doors, so I was keen to ensure they were elevated accordingly,” explains Colin Wright, founder of Spiggy. “Handles are handled, so it was also important for the products could be held, used, and inspected, rather than just hung on walls or display boards”.

In a space just 30sqm, the architects have created a sophisticated scene that is a world away from the traditional hardware retail outlet. A layered approach was utilised to assist patrons to navigate the product offering, with various collections of handles revealed behind individual doors.

These working doors feature different mortice and hinge configurations which allows visitors to view the workings of the product to make an informed decision for their project. Each door features authentically-designed products from some of the world’s most highly regarded designers and manufacturers.

Specially-designed plinths sit in alcoves and feature highlighted products which are changed frequently, further reinforcing the idea of each piece as a work of art. Lighting from one of their brands, Buster + Punch, is used to great effect to highlight each piece.

The main island is a tiered, multi-purpose unit which showcases the sculptural collection of handles from Philip Watts Design but is also the perfect place for additional seating for events or when architectural presentations are held. Within the island, a number of drawers open to reveal a collection of joinery handles as well as smaller drawers for the mortices, hinges, door stops and other accessories.

Furthering the concept of a jewellery store, the idea is that the accessories are chosen and matched to the preferred handle collection to ensure all colours and finishes are considered as a cohesive whole.

The Spiggy Brisbane showroom is open for visitors and a new Sydney showroom is planned to be open soon. In addition, a new website is being designed and will be live shortly.

For more information visit spiggy.com.au

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South Australia

Date: 07 March 2023

Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Cost: $0-$25

Location: Blum Showroom, 179 Railway Terrace, Adelaide SA 5031

KBDi is very excited to be hosting its first event of the year in Blum’s amazing Adelaide showroom with its new MERIVOBOX display.

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MERIVOBOX is simply unique thanks to its distinctive drawer side design, straight lines and unmistakable look. It offers variety and makes it incredibly simple to manufacture and assemble drawers and pull-outs to meet every demand.

Be inspired

Enjoy an ‘up close’ look at the kitchen project that earned its designer the coveted title of KBDi Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year 2022. We’ll chat with Stefan Vignogna CKD Au about the ins and outs of his winning design, and learn what inspires this Adelaide-based designer in his day-to-day work.

What else can you expect at a KBDi event?

• drinks and canapés
• lucky door prizes
• invaluable networking with your peers
• introductions to the industry’s best product reps

To register for the event, visit kbdimembers.org.au/events/sa-mar23/

Queensland

Date: 08 March 2023

Time: 9:45 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $0 – $25

Location: Caesarstone Showroom, 86/90 Union Circuit, Yatala QLD 4207

KBDi is very excited to be hosting morning tea in Caesarstone’s stunning Yatala showroom.

Start the day with a little design inspiration, product knowledge and updates, and a very important professional development session:

Silica, Silicosis and the Status of Stone

Kim Smith is the National Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Caesarstone Australia and an expert in all things WHS. She has a wealth of knowledge about the risks associated with silica and an in-depth understanding of the Government regulations designed to manage these risks. In this session, Kim will set you straight about the rules and requirements in place in Queensland and answer any questions you may have about silica, silicosis and the status (and future) of engineered stone in Australia.

What else can you expect at a KBDi event?

• morning tea
• lucky door prizes
• invaluable networking with your peers
• introductions to the industry’s best product reps

To register for the event, visit kbdimembers.org.au/events/qld-mar23/

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Neolith celebrated the opening of its brand-new Australian showroom and distribution centre in Braeside, Victoria, with an exclusive launch event at the end of last year. Leading names in media and Melbourne’s architecture and design community were given the opportunity interact with Neolith’s vast collection of premium architectural stone surfaces and learn about the brand’s history and commitment to sustainability.

Guests were entertained by an array of animated visuals projected around the space, music from a solo electric violinist, and a theatrical display of live art from the award-winning mural artist Damien Arena, who painted a slab of Neolith stone whilst onlookers watched. They were also treated to mouth-watering delicacies by renowned chef Andrew McConnell of Handmade Events, experiential cocktails by Pineapple Jam and the sounds of DJ Niki De Saint. The night ended with guests enjoying delectable gelato from Messina.

This new distribution centre gives Australian clients direct access to Neolith’s coveted collection of products, and enables homeowners, interior designers and architects to see, touch and interact with tan extensive selection of architectural surfaces before incorporating them into their projects. Until recently, Neolith’s products were only available to the Australian market through distribution partners.

Neolith has already seen success throughout Europe, China and North America, and this new distribution centre signifies its continued global expansion. Now present in more than 100 countries, with a sales and partnerships network that expands across the globe, the Spanish company has built an international reputation as the leading designer and manufacturer of sintered stone surfaces.

Neolith products are crafted from 100 per cent natural materials, featuring earthy hues and textures that emulate the raw beauty of natural stone. Neolith’s surfaces have almost zero porosity, are designed to withstand heat, scratches, stains and UV radiation, and preserve food hygiene by preventing bacterial growth.

Neolith’s complete surface offering will be available at its new 1200 square-meter facility in Melbourne which holds up to 4000 slabs. Housing the brand’s six distinct collections including Classtone, Fusion, Iron, Colorfeel, Timber and Steel – all of which have their own unique look and feel and are available in a broad selection of colours and finishes – the distribution centre will cater to a wide array of architectural needs, from kitchens, bathrooms and flooring to facades and even exclusive designer furnishings. And with space to store large quantities, Neolith will be able to service projects and deliver products more rapidly to Australian clients.

The distribution facility will also serve as design inspiration. Architects and interior designers will be able to visit the centre, where they can engage with the products and share their experience back with the end-users.

Neolith’s new distribution centre is located at D10 Sugar Gum Court, Braeside, Melbourne and operates by appointment. To book an appointment, email ales_VIC@neolith.com

For more information, visit neolith.com

Designed by Zephyr + Stone, located at 220 Coventry Street South Melbourne, the new space for architects, designers, industry professionals, residential home buyers and renovators provides access to the latest innovations from Hettich.

With each display demonstrating a curated collection of Hettich’s finest cabinetry hardware fittings, manufactured in Germany.

As you move through pockets of the showroom be immersed in the world of Hettich, from the kitchen to bathroom, wardrobe, laundry, and home office. Distinctly blending to visually represent the quality fittings of a functional working home like environment.

“Melbourne is renowned for their thriving architecture and design community, Hettich was inspired to create an inviting showroom experience that would meet the needs of our customers and to provide the ultimate platform to showcase what is possible with our products. With the new location making it easier for industry and design professionals to access quality cabinetry hardware solutions for their next Residential and Commercial project” says Martin Gane, Managing Director, Hettich Australia.

Hettich has proudly partnered with the following leading brands Zephyr + Stone, Forest One, Cosentino, ADP Australia, Fisher & Paykel, Wattyl, and Yale Home to bring the showroom to life.

The showroom is by appointment and can be booked through the Customer Service Team on 1800 687 789 and is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4pm.

For more information, visit web.hettich.com/en-au/home

This magnificent facility entered the spotlight during Fuorisalone 2021, entirely focused on the universe of natural stone and during a time in which architects, designers and curious visitors from around the world are invited to discover the infinite charm of natural stone in all its versions and applications.

The Antolini Stoneroom is located between Piazza Fontana and Via San Clemente, a historic crossroads in the city center, where eight display windows catch the eye, stimulating curiosity and capturing the gaze to lure passers-by into an emotional, timeless journey that builds and expands upon entrance.

The co-author of this space is the interior designer Alessandro La Spada, whose extraordinary expertise and vision have produced a forceful, original context, in every square meter of the 600sqm set aside for the display area.

Architectural elements, layouts, displays and an effective retail concept reflect Antolini’s leadership in best practices, both in Italy and worldwide: the use of innovative and sustainable industrial processes, research and development of avant-garde technologies, including many patents, fine craftsmanship, a tradition of selection and crafting of natural stones, and the ongoing pursuit of beauty.

The distinctive value that embodies the vast selection of Antolini stones and positions the brand on the front lines of retail concepts in the sector consists of an extraordinarily exclusive and complete range of samples, both in terms of numbers and of types of materials.

Visitors to the Antolini Stoneroom can admire stones from the Exclusive Collection, Textures+, the Natura Collection, the Precioustone, Gemstone, Shellstone, Perception and Couture series.

The store provides the possibility of direct experience, in actual size, of slabs taken from large blocks of natural stone. From the original material, just as it is found in nature, to the design choices that best respond to the needs of clients, interior designers and architects: an exceptional, striking and real event in the centre of Milan.

The spectacular styling of the location incorporates various areas of the décor sector: residences, offices, hospitality and retail, natural stone interpreted as wall facings, surfaces and floors, islands, furnishing complements, as well as items like shelving, desks and tables.

For more information visit antolini.com/en/

The space showcases the company’s achievements products, prototypes, stories and images – as well as its identity and its values, by telling extraordinary stories of the men and women that have invented, produced and built objects, work and social relationships.

The Museum hosts a permanent collection of approximately 50 iconic products and original prototypes belonging to the Group’s companies: Molteni&C, Dada, UniFor and Citterio, as well as an area destined to host temporary exhibitions and special initiatives. But it also tells the story of an Italian enterprise, founded in 1934 by Angelo and Giuseppina Molteni, which developed from the 1950s with the cooperation of Italian and international architects and designers, such as Luca Meda, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Aldo Rossi, Werner Blaser, Richard Sapper, Foster + Partners, Jean Nouvel, lvaro Siza, Pierluigi Cerri, Michele De Lucchi, Hannes Wettstein, Rodolfo Dordoni, Dante Bonuccelli, Patricia Urquiola, Ron Gilad, Ferruccio Laviani, Michael Anastassiades and Vincent Van Duysen, right through to the re-edition of a collection of furnishings designed by Gio Ponti between 1935 and 1970.

The permanent Collection is still the nucleus of the project, re-arranged and reorganised by Ron Gilad according to new criteria. It is flanked by special initiatives, thanks to the flexibility of the spaces, such as temporary exhibitions ranging from architecture to photography and art, with the creation of a programme of events linked to the Museum. 

Along with the Museum, the Giussano Compound itself is also having a make-over. The QallaM (Quality to the power of M) Space, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is being renovated as a multimedia space offering a broad catalogue of films and videos about the designers and architects, as well as the technologies involved in our Molteni’s for perfect quality. It is to become a knowledge hub, and will host, among others, theme workshops, conferences and presentations. QallaM has received a number of awards, including the Premio dell’Innovazione della Presidenza della Repubblica and the Menzione d’Onore del Compasso d’Oro. 

The historical Archive also plays a key part in the Group’s cultural strategy, as a point of reference for conserving and promoting business culture. 

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The history of the Company and of its key players is entrusted to iconographic materials, products and machinery, as well as technical, administrative and commercial documents. Material evidence that can be considered cultural assets, the expression of the company’s ethical and aesthetic values and of its capacity for innovation handed down from past to present. 

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This thriving design destination showroom is set to inspire, designed to create in taking the stress out of choosing the right inner workings of your next project. Explore the latest products and innovations from Hettich that will be featured in your new project, including a wide variety of waste systems, cutlery organisation and WingLine bi-folding doors.

Touch and feel the wide variety of materials to see first-hand the quality of finishes as a result of partnering with Precision Cabinet Makers and some of the best suppliers in the industry.

The new Hettich showroom is located at Home Base, Display 3, 55 Salvado Rd, Subiaco and is open seven days a week.

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday – 8:30am to 5pm
Sunday – 10am to 4pm

Hettich Australia is part of an international, fourth generation family owned business with a heritage spanning over 135 years and a presence in over 100 countries world-wide. Hettich makes living spaces work beautifully through a wide range of high-quality furniture fittings, including award winning soft close hinge and drawer systems – all backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

The newly released AvanTech YOU drawer system is a revolutionary new drawer offering the ability for complete individualisation.

Additional quality products in the Hettich range include folding and sliding door systems, stylish handles, European designed LED lighting, ergonomic storage solutions such as corner units and waste sorting systems and the LegaDrive height adjustable desk system for home and commercial office spaces. The Hettich range also includes a wide range of accessories for all of these products.

For more information, visit homebaseperth.com.au/displays/bathrooms-and-laundries/hettich-australia/

Staron Solid Surface is perfect for a range of kitchen, bathroom and interior spaces and can be applied to benchtops, splashbacks and joinery cladding. A visit to the Design Centre will showcase the large colour range available and assist to answer questions on the many benefits of Staron for your project.

Austaron Surfaces showcases all its great brands, on display at the Design Centre, so you can get up close and personal to touch and feel their products and view large samples assisting to bring your project to life.

Also on display are Mario Romano Walls – textured multi-dimensional designs, carved into Staron Solid Surface – which are ideal for feature walls and panels within kitchen, bathroom or interior projects.

A must see while in the centre is Austaron’s Acrylic Couture. These decorative panels are visually captivating and perfect for creating features within a project. A selection of decorative inlays and textures are embedded into the clearest acrylic glass for a finish that has to be seen to be believed.

Or take a peek at Kaynemaile Architectural Mesh. This mesh may just be the solution you are looking for to define an area within your space.

The best part about the Brisbane Build & Design Centre is it’s always available – open 7 days and with free entry and parking – so it’s easy to drop by and stroll through the centre at a relaxed pace to find inspiration for your projects.

For more information visit https://buildanddesigncentre.com.au/ or https://austaron.com.au/

With surprising and unexpected environments characterised by minimalist architecture, rigorous volumes, light cuts and distinctive architectural elements, the Falper Milan store is a place where one can find an essential and sophisticated presentation of real Italian excellence.

Once again confirming itself as the top player in the bathroom furniture sector, Falper has opted for atmospheres in which the simplification of the product becomes sophistication and expression of its utmost elegance for the showroom in Via Pontaccio 10.

Designed by the architect Victor Vasilev, the Falper Milan store presents the collections and previews by designers such as Lucia Carlomagno, Andrea Federici, Irene Goldberg, Robin Rizzini, Michael Schmidt, Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez, Victor Vasilev and Vittorio Venezia.

The atmosphere in Falper Milano is impeccable and suggestive; it contains construction details and quality materials – an innovative division of spaces and the uniqueness of the products, for a showroom capable of fully meeting the expectations of both professionals and design enthusiasts.

Falper Milano is managed in collaboration with Interni design experience, an Italian excellence of furniture distribution, and retail and guarantees training, design, rendering and budgeting services, both in the contract and residential sectors. Falper Milano becomes the stylistic point of reference for Falper around the world, as well as, along with Paris and Berlin, location for important previews of new products coming up in the next months.

For more information, visit falper.it

The Artedomus Brisbane showroom is a surreal and sensual tropical haven inspired by the glamour and euphoria of 1980s Miami. The showroom is a breath of fresh tropical air, showcasing Artedomus products in an aspirational and interactive environment. Hakim and Coward looked to the bygone era of Miami and the famous Fontainebleau and Eden Rock hotels to create a unique and powerful narrative for Artedomus’ Brisbane showroom. This is the third Artedomus showroom the pair have designed (following Sydney and Melbourne), and they wanted to cultivate a new aesthetic suited to Brisbane’s subtropical climate.

The 300-square-metre showroom is located in a large warehouse in Fortitude Valley where its high ceilings and natural light provide the perfect backdrop for showcasing the beauty of Artedomus stone, tiles, architectural surfaces, bathware and furniture. Coward and Hakim conceptualised the customer experience as an inspirational and interactive journey from the reception, through the showroom and into the library.

Customers enter via a garden into the dream-like reception where a dramatic marble desk has classical-inspired carving and soft 6-meter-high curtains billow around it. Colonnades of white screens define spaces throughout the showroom, while plantation shutters and ceiling fans evoke familiar scenes of Miami from the past. Curved catwalks, crystal chandeliers and marble-clad columns reference the iconic work of architects Morris Lapidus and Sir Terence Conran, and Artedomus materials are integrated throughout the displays in timeless, neutral colours and soft pink and deep desert hues.

The products are presented in context, such as bathroom settings and living spaces. An outdoor apartment, like a tropical abode, features a kitchen, dining area and bathroom to showcase Artedomus’ exclusive finishes, furniture and products. This includes its New Volumes™ Collection 01 and Agape bathware, as well as custom-designed interchangeable screens and plinths that allow clients to experiment with stones and tiles.

A hotel-bedroom-style lounge has beautiful Cotto Manetti terracotta flooring, along with stunning furniture from Cult. The customer journey concludes in the selection library at the showroom. It accommodates Artedomus’ extensive range of tiles, mosaics and architectural ceramics, and is a meeting place for designers and clients.

For more information visit artedomus.com

Photo credits Derek Swalwell.

Founded by Andrew and Colleen Johnston, Satara started out in Melbourne more than 10 years ago. The company has trade showrooms in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Auckland and now Sydney. The SMITHMADE in Balgowlah collaboration enables Satara to have a showroom presence in each Australian state.

Satara’s pieces are inspired by natural materials and global trends and their collections are perfect for retail, designer and commercial markets. Their aesthetic effortlessly complements the Australian climate and relaxed lifestyle. There is a balance between elegance and craftsmanship which the Satara range has met, all the while emanating luxury resort charm and relaxing comfort.

2019 was a major year for Satara’s commercial work, with iconic projects ranging from The Intercontinental Hayman Island, Orpheus Island, Eco Lodges in the Kimberley to as far south as the Portsea Hotel and new Portsea Life Saving Club.

The new ranges are a real highlight, with chic alfresco and dining pieces that hits the mark for Australians that love a relaxed yet luxurious look. Standout new products for 2019/20 include the new Catalan Collection, a collaboration between exceptional design and robust outdoor materials. The indoor collections also include the popular Noah and Logan ranges made from recycled teak.

With the new collaboration with SMITHMADE and a constant flow of new products, 2020 looks set to be another Blockbuster year for the team at Satara.

For more information visit satara.com.au

The large windows of the new 200 square metre corner location provide visibility from two streets. Here, all of the Bisazza collections are on display: Mosaico, Cementiles, Wood and Marmo.

The natural hues of the Bisazza Wood line of parquet floors and the warm colors on the walls create an elegant and welcoming ambiance, enhanced by three magnificent columns decorated with gold mosaic tiles.

Star of the preview is the Pebbles collection, designed by Marcel Wanders, a new limited edition line of coffee tables crafted to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the partnership between the company and the Dutch designer.

The new Pebbles collection vibrantly blends Wanders’ unmistakable style and Dutch decorative tradition, narrated in contemporary language. In an elaborate interplay of textures, brilliantly-colored flowers – scarlet, Delft-blue, peach pink and gold – open impetuously on the sinuous surfaces of each coffee table.

Each piece is made entirely by hand by the master mosaicists of the Bisazza Atelier– combining the glass mosaic tesserae and gold tiles in the ancient opus tessellatum manner; the kind of savoir-faire that has consistently been the hallmark of the brand’s identity.

For more information visit bisazza.com

Would you like the chance to visit not only this amazing store in the heart of Milan but also the Bisazza Foundation? Join AIDT’s April 2020 tour and experience Milan at its best during Milan Design Week 2020. For more information visit aidt.com.au

The new store is unlike any other appliance retail offering in Victoria, delivering a unique interactive experience to explore, test and try a wide range of quality products from world-renowned brands in a space designed to inspire. e&s second generation owners Rob and Mike Sinclair wanted to give Preston locals and beyond access to a broad spectrum of products from affordable to luxury, without needing to travel to the other side of the city.

Opened in December, the 3039 sqm retail space has employed a team of 20 and realises the vision of the Sinclair brothers who engaged award-winning interior and architecture firm Mim Design. “We felt that in the northern parts of Melbourne premium appliance retail
offerings were limited. Launching an e&s in one of Melbourne’s fastest growing
suburbs just made sense,” Rob says. “e&s Preston doesn’t just meet the demands of consumers, it exceeds them. Its innovative layout and design takes people on a journey, encouraging considered buying decisions that stem from an ability to interact with each product.”

“When people enter the space, they can immediately visualise and understand where and how their potential purchases can seamlessly work within their own homes,” adds Rob.

Fit with an expansive demonstrative kitchen catering for workshops and events, a cafe for pondering purchasers, along with a lounge and large active wine cellar, e&s Preston provides an immersive product experience like no other.

e&s is one of Victoria’s oldest family-owned specialist kitchen, bathroom and laundry retailers. Stocking only the best in world-renowned brands, e&s carefully sources and selects products based on three key factors: performance, reliability and quality.

Visit the new showroom at 85 Chifley Drive, Preston, open Monday- Friday: 9.00am-5.30pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm or visit eands.com.au/

The goal was to create a special bathroom showroom to showcase ABEY brands including Gessi, Gareth Ashton and Schock in a non-competing environment, as well as South Australia’s first Weber BBQ concept store. A range of Cosentino products including Silestone, Dekton and Sensa provide the perfect backdrop for these stunning products.

Rawsons Electrical was established in 1946 and became Rawsons Appliances more than 30 years ago. It quickly became the destination showroom for high-end European kitchen and laundry appliances in South Australia.

Today the company is the exclusive reseller of Gessi products in South Australia such as the beautiful 316 range and the soon-to-be-released Inciso, designed by David Rockwell and launched last year at Salone del Mobile.Milano.

The showroom features a wide range of working displays of showers, toilets and tapware. Gessi products on display include 316, Cono, Goccia, Rettangolo, RettangoloK and Elegenza. It has become a hub and meeting point for a wide range of designers, architects and other industry specifiers who appreciate the dedicated selection space.

Visit the new showroom at 620 Cross Road, Plympton SA or enjoy a virtual walk through the showroom below.

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For more information visit rawsonseliteappliances.com.au

Cosentino undertook an extensive renovation of the 4000-square-metre site in Wangara, 25 minutes north of Perth CBD, to create a showroom, warehouse and training centre that is as impressive, functional and innovative as its high-performance stone surfaces.

The front-of-house showroom displays three Cosentino brands in a range of settings with three island benchtops and wall-hung galleries. The Sensa® island is clad in Orinoco to showcase the rich beauty, colour and veining of the natural stone, and the Silestone® island, in soft-grey Eternal Serena, has an integrated Silestone Integrity sink in Blanco Zeus. In deep-black Domoos, the Dekton® island is used as an architectural table for clients to lay out plans and other finishes, and a sample-selection tray has Dekton® and Silestone® tiles for matching. A working kitchen is also being installed.

The wall-hung galleries feature the latest collections and colours, including Silestone® Eternal Natural, Dekton® Industrial and Natural collections and the four newest finishes in Sensa® Premium. These will be updated as new releases are introduced to the Perth market.

In the warehouse, approximately 10,000 large slabs of Cosentino surfaces demonstrate the extensive variety of available product. An overhead viewing platform provides clients, visitors and groups with a unique perspective of the warehouse and logistical operations.

Upstairs, a training and presentation facility can comfortably accommodate up to 30 people in a classroom setting. Cosentino will host architecture and design students from local tertiary institutions for workshops on stone surfaces to support the material components of their courses. A connecting
kitchen finished in Dekton offers these groups the opportunity to see and interact with the high-performance surface in a working environment.

Cosentino has an open-door policy, encouraging members of the public and industry to visit the showroom, view sample selections and have a tour of the warehouse to see the full-sized stone slabs.

The showroom is open Monday to Friday, with an extended sales team on Fridays working closely with customers and providing tours of the warehouse. Visit the Cosentino Western Australia showroom at 12 Callaway Street, Wangara, WA 6065. Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm.

For more information visit www.cosentino.com/en-au/

As well as the showroom space there is also a Valcucine Academy area, an instructional space designed to offer visitors the opportunity to experience how a kitchen is designed and planned, offering a wide range of finishes in an authentic creative playground that benefits from ongoing technological updates.

During the opening celebrations the flagship store hosted an exclusive event dedicated to Italian handicraft know-how offering a multitude of guests a unique chance to enjoy a close-up view of the fascinating technique employed to decorate the Vitrum Arte collection. Extreme patience and care for even the smallest detail guided the Master artisan as he offered a live demonstration of the extraordinary glass inlay technique: a highly innovative process that still fully relies on the patient manual work of an expert.

Technology flanks handcrafted creativity and delivers the amazing functions of the Special Elements: distinctive units designed by Valcucine that offer a unique way of exploiting spaces to promote utmost freedom of movement in the kitchen. Lo and behold, the magical New Logica System and Air Logica System opening methods and the outstanding lightness of the Aerius wall unit. Thanks to the smart, patented V-Motion system, a slight movement of the hand is all it takes to simultaneously open the door, turn the tap around and the lights of the splashback on, while Logica Theca with its accessorised back section ensures everything is close at hand and readily accessible by means of an ingenious mechanism that opens the door taking advantage of the force of gravity.

The flagship store in Berlin is the latest addition to Valcucine’s global retail distribution and strengthens the brand in Germany, a country which, just like Italy, is synonymous with excellent workmanship in manufacturing kitchens.

Valcucine’s collection and bespoke projects are available in 50 flagship stores and 350 select, multi-brand stores all over the world.

For more information visit www.valcucine.com

Interior designers, kitchen designers and architects are welcome to bring clients to the showroom and take advantage of the break-out areas and offices with full displays – there is even a full kitchen and coffee service available to all Archant’s clients. The concept behind the design and layout has been carefully considered to enhance and simplify the design process. Large-scale displays make it much easier for clients to visualise the end result and therefore make a more informed decision.

By allowing designers and their clients to interact meaningfully with realistic-scale displays, with a large range of colours, shapes and forms on display, Archant seeks to be an active participant in the design conversation.

The name Archant literally comes from the term “architectural merchant” and it is this focus on top-quality products that sets this new showroom apart. A carefully-curated selection of brands that offer quality craftsmanship, top-notch design credentials and world-leading style have been chosen to adorn the displays at the showroom and include such renowned names such as Franke sinks, Florim surfaces and Furnipart handles.

One of the most important drivers of excellence in this industry is the ability to contribute in a meaningful way to the design industry. Archant’s goal is to create relationships across all industry sectors to meet the needs of architects, designers, consumers, developers and fabricators.

The showroom can be found at Shop 11, 115 St Georges Bay Road, Parnell, Auckland. Take a virtual walk through the showroom below.

For more information visit archant.co.nz

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The new display is the only KitchenAid installation that showcases the brand’s range of ovens, cooktops, refrigerators, rangehoods, blast freezers and vacuum sealers in Australia. Regular, in-house cooking demonstrations are planned to show off the quality, functionality and versatility of the appliances.

Marking the next step in the company’s evolving timeline, the partnership with KitchenAid is just another example of how the company responds to changing markets, keeps up with current design trends and continues to re-invent itself to remain current.

Camberwell Electrics is acknowledged as one of the oldest electrical retailers in Victoria having commenced trading in 1952. Today the company still offers the same friendly staff and expert advice on which the business was founded.

The premises was the site of a devastating fire in 2003 but, with the determination of the owners and staff, the showroom was re-built and the company was able to continue to deliver the exceptional value and experience for its customers, employees, communities and shareholders.

At Camberwell Electrics you will find more than 20 specialists who can provide expert and in-depth knowledge about heating and cooling, solar power, hydronic heating, a wide range of kitchen appliances, cooking buying guides and cooking demonstrations – both pre-purchase and post-purchase.

The team is able to offer homeowners a specialist service that complements the function of the kitchen designer. With more than 200 brands available and most on display, this will ensure not only that homeowners are choosing the right appliance for their needs but that they are offered the best available price.

To check out the new-look showroom head to 1110 Toorak Road, Camberwell and if you’d like to book a cooking demonstration you can call 03 9809 2222.

For more information visit camberwellelectrics.com.au

“With our ‘Made in Germany’ high-quality and design standards, we are reaching ever larger groups of customers all over the world“, explains Claus Sagel, Managing Director at Vauth-Sagel. “We wish to be close to our customers, and to support local trade and manufacturers as best we can. The new showroom allows us to achieve this precise aim and to increase brand awareness as well.” Alongside the showrooms already opened in Moscow and Istanbul, the new Vauth-Sagel Brisbane showrooms will cover yet another key market for the company.

The Asia-Pacific market is a significant growth market in which Vauth-Sagel represents an important development partner for numerous companies with its ground-breaking products. “We place the utmost value on looking at design and functionality from a universal design perspective“, explains Claus Sagel. “Our products are designed in such a way that the most diverse range of people can enjoy using them all over the world – without having to make any adjustments. That’s what makes us so successful internationally.”

Vauth-Sagel chose the well-known Brisbane Build and Design Centre, in which various manufacturers display their services under one roof, as the location for its new showroom. The room immediately catches the eye with its systematic design that completely captures Vauth-Sagel’s new corporate identity look. And it wasn’t just the design that had a lot of thought put into it; the choice of location is no coincidence either. Situated in the city’s South Bank district, with its many cultural institutions, the showroom is located right in the cultural heart of the city – just a stone’s throw away from the Queensland Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art. This district has a special meaning for Claus Sagel, “These are places of inspiration, of new ideas, and naturally of interaction. And we will add a mosaic tile to this forward-looking area: awareness of intelligent, universal storage solutions.”

The new Vauth-Sagel Brisbane showroom is located at the Brisbane Building and Design Centre, 66 Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101. And will be open Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 17:00, Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00, and Sunday and Bank Holidays:  11:00 – 16:00.

For more information visit vauth-sagel.de/en/

With Gaggenau having already opened 22 flagship showrooms around the world, it was high time for the 23rd to make its mark right here in Australia. The Melbourne showroom opened its doors to the public in June 2018, allowing visitors to be transported into a conceptual space alluding to the Black Forest and the origins of where Gaggenau began.

Igniting imagination and excitement, visitors to the sleek new showroom find themselves seeing the possibilities of what can be achieved when embracing a culinary lifestyle and integrating Gaggenau into the home.

Gaggenau made the decision to partner with Carr Design Group to bring the showroom to life and to transform the existing historic framework of an original red brick warehouse in Coventry Street, South Melbourne, into a curated experience that brings together design, architecture and culinary encounters. When asked about the brief given to Carr, Aleks Efeian Senior, Brand Manager for Gaggenau explained, “In designing the showroom, we wanted the experience to be truly immersive. The design brief revolved around maintaining a strong connection to Gaggenau’s history and our German origins in the small village of Gaggenau at the foot of the Black Forest, while creating a highly sensory experience in a contemporary and distinctive space.” The strong relationship to heritage, history and the age of industrial craftsmanship is evident in the completed project.

The Gaggenau story that began all those years ago in Germany now continues with pride in Melbourne. Efeian says, “Our values, unchanged since 1683, with an ongoing quest for authenticity and uncompromising quality are now part of the DNA of this building here in South Melbourne. We do not want to prescribe the ideal culinary culture, we want to help you realise yours. Our wish is for each and every one of our customers to experience the craftsmanship, precision and quality of the leading luxury brand of home appliances in the world at every touch point along the journey. So it is with great pleasure and a sense of pride that I can formally say to you, Welcome… to Gaggenau Melbourne.”

The success of the new showroom wouldn’t be complete without special thanks to partners including Capabuild, Erco, CDK, Cosentino, , Pepper Design Poggenpohl & Team 7, Living Edge, Cult, GMG Stone, ACM Joinery, Zip Tapware, Billi, Abey and Oliveri. The Gaggenau Melbourne showroom can be experienced at 192 Coventry Street, South Melbourne.

For more information visit gaggenau.com/au

The showroom is packed full of technical exhibits as well as many inspirational kitchen designs that showcase the range of products available from Hettich NZ in a real life kitchen. All displays reflect Hettich’s key corporate message that the company creates the perfect combination of intelligent technology, functionality and design.

Within the showroom is space for designers to utilise meeting time with clients to look over plans in order to specify the hardware details and functionality required to put the finishing touches on the design. Homeowners are also welcome to visit the showroom and interact with the products on display. Hettich NZ has prepared a variety of specification sheets which are a great resource for the client to take to the designer when planning the kitchen.

Hettich NZ has created the showroom space as a venue for designers and their clients to use as needed to assist in the planning and design process. Designers are able to utilise the displays to demonstrate how products function as well as the variety of applications to help homeowners make the right choices for their new space.

The showroom is located at 18 Barmac Place, East Tamaki and is open from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm. Enjoy this slide-show walk-through of some of the brilliant products on display.

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Visit hettich.com or phone 0800 438 842 for more information. create the perfect combination of intelligent technology, functionality and design

The exhibition spaces have been completely remodelled from scratch. Hacker Kitchens will be welcoming visitors to its in-house showroom with the motto “Welcome Home”, and will once again present numerous innovations this year. The ambience of the actual showroom is extremely contemporary: A charming industrial look has been combined with warm wooden colours; the individual areas are open-plan and transparent. Communication and inspiration spaces seamlessly flow into open-plan kitchen settings – visitors are carried off to a completely new world of kitchen experiences that appeal to all senses.

The elegant espresso bar is the hub of the new meeting area. A greenhouse directly next to it provides light and lets the outdoors in. This meeting zone is framed by cosy lounge furniture. Another meeting room is furnished like a traditional lounge with fireplace – it is luxurious and natural, and stylishly equipped with the company’s own kitchen furniture. “The new concept is completely removed and different from the previous showroom. We want to surprise and inspire our visitors more than ever before,” promises Markus Sander.

The exhibition’s innovative character is emphasised even more by the wide range of new products. After all, contemporary, innovative kitchens are still the real stars of the setup. The two product ranges classic/classicART and systemat/systematART impress with new front and worktop designs and numerous extra features. The company’s own brand built-in Blaupunkt appliances add even more excitement with innovative features and a range that is now even wider and will be available in even more countries in future. The new presentation space also has an area dedicated to the issues of ecology and sustainability.

For more information visit haecker-kuechen.de

Nikpol’s new Melbourne showroom provides a complimentary colour consultation to all trade and retail customers with a qualified interior designer who holds extensive knowledge of the products and selections to inspire confidence in your space. The showroom also features multiple kitchens, bathrooms and wardrobe areas to cater for every design preference.

Nikpol provides Grass hardware and storage solutions to suit every need. From hinges, drawer runners, handles and pantry drawers to pull out wire ware and cutlery modular systems, fusing your kitchen with practicality and aesthetics has never been easier.

Nikpol specialises in solutions for kitchens designed for apartments, units and lofts where a compromised space still needs elegant or contemporary finishes along with durable hardware and appliances.

The showroom’s industrial style kitchen features the extraordinary Natural Halifax oak 38mm worktop, inspired by European design and natural wood. Natural Halifax is part of Nikpol’s Feelwood range which features a synchronised pore. The synchronised pore method means the print follows the texture of the grain throughout the entire sheet conveying the effect of real wood. This is ideally combined with the new Perfect Sense range in a matte black finish. Perfect Sense matte has a finger-print-less technology making it the ultimate finish for any home.

The displayed modern kitchens showcase both matte and gloss marble-look worktops in 38mm and 20mm profiles. Nikpol’s Egger worktops are all SuperE0, low VOC boards with a chemical resistant laminate which are available in 16 soft, subtle and bold finishes or patterns to elevate any space with modern elegance. Motivi gloss worktops are available in 38mm and 20mm profiles for the ultimate renovation or re-build. With MAR (Scratch resistant) laminate in 16 colours and anti-drip edge you are sure to feel confident in your choice.

Nikpol’s kitchens are complimented by their diverse cabinetry consisting of J-handles – a product with a pre-fabricated handle in the melamine board that provides a handless look with easy access and a stunning shadow line in the cabinetry.  Perfect Sense matte and high gloss in four bold colours brings a touch of elegance to any space while Feelwood textures add authentic strokes to a room and create volume and expanse.

Feelwood is the company’s realistic melamine board – a unique product that complements any project. Its multiple melamine paper allows the grain to run much deeper into the print producing a more prominent look and touch. This product is available in eight colours in 18mm and five colours in 25mm and compact laminate, making it the perfect product for a worktop or table.

Uniting all kitchens together is the 5mm Motivi compact laminate splashbacks available in six solid tones and four prints to match the 20mm worktops.

For more information visit nikpol.com.au

As you cross the threshold of the Gruppo Euromobil showroom you are immersed in the philosophy that inspires the company’s daily work. The renewed display area represents the profound sense of Total Home Design, with areas linked by well-balanced, coordinated decor that creates a single theme throughout the home.

The Gruppo Euromobil showroom displays new products and hosts the kitchen and living room furniture produced by Euromobil cucine, the decor items and walk-in closets by Zalf mobili, which integrate perfectly with the beds, sofas, armchairs and complementary items in the Désirée divani collections. The showroom also has an area dedicated to Young Solution junior bedrooms by Zalf mobili.

The ground floor is reserved for Euromobil and its many furniture collections. A large area is dedicated to brand new models, which include the Filò kitchen by Roberto Gobbo, a perfect combination of innovation and tradition.

The first floor is a harmonious, coordinated display of Zalf living room solutions, walk-in closets and children’s and junior bedrooms, and Désirée sofas, armchairs and beds. There are several new products, such as the Koster armchair with its timeless shape, ideally uniting past and future, and the Milos island, a padded element to stand in the centre of a room, both designed by Marc Sadler. The Avì sofa by Jai Jalan is also on display; a shell-like shape that cosily envelopes, perfect for pleasant conversation. Zalf also presents new products, which include the Freedom system of elements and the new Teca door and Primo Fiore finish for the Link System bookcase. 

The showroom also houses a workshop space where designers, consultants and customers can meet and exchange ideas.

The Gruppo Euromobil showroom is a unique environment in which to experience solutions for compositions hands-on and be inspired and excited by a myriad of possibilities.

For more information visit www.gruppoeuromobil.com

Considered the largest high-end bathroom showroom in Paris, Apartment 152 offers a new experience in this exclusive space, proposing design consulting and innovative technical workshops while bringing life to the bathroom of your client’s dreams.

Apartment 152 is a library of inspiration showcasing different style sand various dynamic bathroom universes. With design consultants, project developers and hoteliers on hand, Apartment 152 offers top assistance to perfectly integrate THG fittings into any style of bathroom. The space also includes a Grand Salon featuring Haussmannian wooden flooring for intimate occasions or events while discovering THG Paris’ stunning products.

THG is a French company renowned for its unique expertise, with over fifty years’ experience
in the manufacture of premium taps and bathroom fittings. Established in 1950 in Béthencourt-sur-Mer, the company then moved and was renamed THG a few
years later. At the time, the brand produced mid-range bathroom fittings.

The THG team met the famous French tap designer Jean-Claude Délépine (JCD) in the 70s
with whom they designed a premium collection. This collaboration soon saw THG penetrate
the luxury market.

THG surrounds itself with world famous designers – Pierre-Yves Rochon, Jamie Drake, Olivier Gossard, Alberto Pinto, Olivia Putman and Chantal Thomass – as well as premium French brands including Bernardaud, Lalique, Daum, Baccarat and Christofle. THG innovates to provide top of the range products consistent with the brand’s fantastic reputation.
Embellished with semi-precious stones, crystal, finely chiselled ornaments and subtle details, the THG collections embody the wealth of luxury tap fittings in keeping with the brand’s legacy for great expertise.

THG has fitted bathrooms in luxury locations all over the world such as the Majestic in Cannes, the Hermitage in Monaco, Le Bristol and Le Crillon in Paris, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Take a virtual walk through Apartment 152 with this slide show.

For more information visit www.thg.fr

According to Gianni Tanini, Devon&Devon CEO: “I am extremely satisfied with our cooperation with Francois & Co., the partner with whom we have opened stores in North America, a market we consider crucial in the long/medium term. On this point – continues Tanini – I can reveal that our next store will be inaugurated in Atlanta by the end of 2017”.

Patrick Pepin, Francois & Co. CEO: “Through our cooperation with our partners Devon&Devon and Walker Zanger, we have united three of the most representative brands on the high-end interior decoration market in a single, large, elegant and exclusive space. The result is a sophisticated combination of the classical, typically Italian inspiration of Devon&Devon, the French style of Francois & Co. and the distinctive New York design proposed by Walker Zanger”.

Encompassing influences of both the Belle Epoque and the American Jazz Age, the space dedicated to Devon&Devon, designed by Art Director Paola Tanini, effectively conveys the classical yet contemporary fascination of the brand, showcasing the complete, coordinated concept of the collections in an elegant, refined environment. Iconic items are interspersed with new creations, while pale colours alternate with bolder shades, with also an eye on traditional black&white.

The showroom can be found at: Devon&Devon 950 1st Ave. North, Suite 100, Naples, FL 34102

About Francois & Co.

The brand, founded in 1997 by Thierry Francois, is driven by an infinite passion for craftsmanship and authenticity and is famed for its collections and reproductions of antique fireplace mantels and architectural elements and surfaces. The firm’s collections have won many accolades at national level.

For more information visit www.devon-devon.com

The concept from project and interior designer Thomas Petschnig is based on a precise adaptation of the values the company stands for: elegance, straightforwardness and quality.

The opening was planned to take advantage of the many suppliers to the furniture industry from all over the world who gathered in Pordenone for SICAM. Besides giving furniture manufacturers an overview of the latest developments and innovations, the fair also gives the industry an opportunity to showcase its achievements.

GRASS used the occasion to present its new showroom to journalists, partners, customers, future customers and staff. Guests experienced the special concept that Thomas Petschnig developed for the new showroom: with its green, elongated elements, the entrance guides visitors into the world of GRASS and opens up into an impressive space interrupted only by two circles of light – the centrepiece of the lighting concept. This simple elegance, coupled with the straightforward presentation of the products, creates an experience that aptly translates both the GRASS brand and the characteristics of its product portfolio into architecture. “Every structure is a message that stands in context with people and their attitude,” says Thomas Petschnig of his design approach. “That’s why it was important to incorporate the high standards of the GRASS brand in the interior concept.”

With its new showroom, GRASS aims to strengthen its commitment to the important Italian market. The space-within-a-space concept permits a year-round product show where Italian companies can experience the benefits of the GRASS product lines for themselves. If the opening evening is anything to go by, the venture looks sets to be a success: the 115-square-metre showroom hosted a gathering of people from all over the world who feel connected through the GRASS brand – including numerous furniture manufacturers that GRASS already supplies with its movement systems: the guest list included names from Valcucine, Stosa and Toncelli all the way to manufacturers and long-standing partner companies from Germany.

“The evening exceeded our expectations and shows that our products meet with a great deal of interest in Italy,” says Marco Müller, director of GRASS Italy. “Furniture making here traditionally has a strong affinity with design, and our products provide the flexibility to implement sophisticated solutions that reflect the quality of the furniture on the inside as well. We’re confident that the unique new showroom will help us continue to expand our business in Italy.”

For more information visit www.grass.at

These days, a company needs to do more than just supply the right, top quality products at a reasonable price to be successful. It has to be visionary. In consequence, Vauth-Sagel is gradually making the transition from supplier to development partner and source of inspiration. In keeping with the “universal design” approach, the company will in future create high quality system solutions for everyone and for a wide range of different home scenarios. The new showroom expresses this perfectly and offers space for the respectively necessary regular dialogues with furniture manufacturers, designers, journalists and end customers.

The focus is not on the products but on the wide range of solutions they offer. Four unique, striking buildings cover an impressive 600 square metres of ground. Grouped closely together, they stand for a global village that takes the current home-furnishing megatrends on board: “Urban” looks at the long-term trend towards living in cities: an increasing number of people is occupying living spaces that are gradually becoming smaller and smaller in constantly growing major cities.

“Family” addresses the issue of universal design. Comfortable cross-generational solutions for anyone in the colourful world of family.

The theme world “Country” focuses on yet another megatrend, “Responsibility”. Many people are designing their lives and their immediate environments in a sustainable way that impacts as little as possible on the natural resources.

The foyer of the fourth building, “Belle Epoque”, already clearly indicates that here, the way a home is furnished is also considered a status symbol. The furniture stands for a luxurious home with sophisticated materials and outstanding functional features.

Vauth-Sagel sees this part of the new showroom as a prototype for future living spaces. And nothing is set in stone here, which is usually the case when it comes to prototypes. Solutions for additional home zones are already being considered and will at some point be realised in consultation with the visitors and guests. The new exhibition area offers plenty of different opportunities for this, for example meeting, presentation and development spaces where these new jointly developed space solutions can be realised.

Take a walk through a slide show of the new showroom to see how amazing it is.

Vauth-Sagel products are available in Australia through Lincoln Sentry.

For more information visit vauth-sagel.com

The showroom has undergone a redesign to its 1100sq metres bringing to life an image of contemporary elegance that sets the Poliform style apart. Well established in Alexandria’s design precinct, Poliform has long been one of the must see showrooms in the area rich with designer brands.

The revamped showroom was officially celebrated on Thursday 28 July 2016 with a night that included special guest, Editor of Belle Magazine, Tanya Buchanan along with many
guests, architects, designers and media clients. Guests enjoyed an elegant evening with an abundance of Italian fare – Campari cocktails, Peroni beers, chauffeured arrivals in Alfa Romeo’s along with traditional Italian antipasti & desserts to enjoy as they explore the new collections.

Divided into dedicated lifestyle spaces the showroom champions great design. The new Kitchen Gallery, with 5 new kitchens, is a place where style and function, architecture and design, emotions and craftsmanship come together perfectly. Whilst the wardrobe and walk in dressing room areas have been redesigned to reveal private spaces that evolve into bold and functional showpieces. The renewed Senzafine and Ubik wardrobe system now present luxurious techno-leathers, glass, sensor lighting and personalised accessories.

Pure design and timeless details infuse every Poliform design showcasing the excellence of materials, finishes as seen across the store. Poliform’s iconic pieces including the Bristol sofa, Concorde table, Ventura collection and Wall System bookcase remain strong, while new additions like Mad Queen & King armchairs by Marcel Wanders or pieces from long standing Poliform collaborator, Jean-Marie Massaud, like the Ipanema bed, chair & armchair and Bristol sideboards were welcomed into the collection.

For more information visit Poliform Sydney: Level 1, 84 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria or Poliform Melbourne: 650 Church Street, Richmond. Visit poliform.com.au

Contemporary art hub and cradle of avant-garde design, Chicago is where the new Graff flagship showroom is located, within the prestigious Merchandise Mart. The exclusive location was, at the time it was inaugurated in 1930, the largest existing building in the world and, for a long time, property of the Kennedy family.

Today the ground floor of the building hosts LuxeHome, the premier boutique for interior design that showcases the most interesting furniture elements at a global level. LuxeHome is, for the general public and for design professionals, a one-stop-shop with the best available products for kitchens, bathrooms, tiles, lighting, furniture, appliances and much more.

“Art of Bath”, a concept exclusively created for Graff by the luxury designer Davide Oppizzi in collaboration with DCube Design and presented at the latest edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, is the leitmotif of the flagship showroom. An art gallery, reinterpreted in a contemporary way and perfectly in line with the American company’s aesthetic philosophy: the search for essentiality free of frills. Almost a “nomadic museum” that aims to shift the perception of art in bathroom design worldwide.

Behind the “Art of Bath” project lies the passion of Emanuela Tavolini, European Sales Director and Ziggy Kulig, President and CEO of Graff. The team was inspired by classical and iconic forms of art that originate in the past and are reinterpreted into modern masterpieces. Thanks to a clever fusion with a brand like Graff, the “Art of Bath” was able to gather extensive positive feedback from audiences and the industry trend setters.

All the collections displayed in the new Graff Flagship Showroom stand out for consistency and clear vision. One example of this approach can be found in the new Aqua-Sense and Ametis shower collections which both feature scenic and artistic elements, showing great awareness and understanding of interior design aesthetics.

For more information visit graff-faucets.com

Situated on the bustling Clerkenwell Road and spread over two floors totaling 262m2, The Water Studio is a true brand experience and brings water to life through the Hansgrohe SE values of innovation, sustainability, quality, design and expertise.

Unlike conventional ‘showrooms’, The Water Studio is all about interaction. In addition to four working water stations and more than 200 products, other features include podiums with ‘Quick Connectors‘ that allow easy exchange of products to showcase function and a ‘Behind the Wall’ area for installation tips. The first of its kind globally from Hansgrohe, the ‘Test Rig’ allows measurement and comparison of different products’ flow rates using sensors.

Visitors to The Water Studio can become acquainted with Hansgrohe’s unique interactive online tool, iSpecify, which is accessible through screens within the space. Designed to make specifying as simple and user-friendly as possible, iSpecify provides inspiration with a growing library of global reference projects and can highlight exact product details to generate a Hansgrohe or Axor specification.

For meetings, a large open design table faces out to the bustling Clerkenwell Road where customers: professional specifier, retailer or end consumer can discuss their project requirements over coffee.

Water is evident throughout the studio in more abstract, artistic expressions, such as the central ‘cascade’ feature. Here, working showerheads and mixers are set against the backdrop of a 4D-mapped ‘digital waterfall’ animated artwork, inspired by the power of water harnessed and engineered by Hansgrohe. Further artistic water-statements are the window display which features billowing fabric evocative of water flowing from an Axor Starck V mixer tap and the Axor WaterDream installation sculpture (by Front) hangs above the staircase.

Designed by international Experiential Design Agency, I-AM, The Water Studio’s strategic location will serve as a project base for professionals specifying bathrooms both in the UK and overseas.

Experience The Water Studio at 12-16 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5PQ or follow them on Twitter @thewaterstudio.

For more information visit thewaterstudio.co.uk or hansgrohe.com/design

In rue de Constantine, in the very heart of a quartier dedicated to design and the art of living,
Cesar’s new single-brand store will present the Cannois with three brand-new versions of Maxima 2.2, an innovative, versatile and creative kitchen designed for the highest level of customization – the latest design system by Cesar.

On display is a version featuring a central island with matching base cabinets and column units in silk-effect clay-coloured lacquer and light cereal-coloured oak. A second composition on show in the store is in a more modern style which blends new materials such as the innovative Fenix laminate in lead grey of the doors and columns and the hot-rolled steel of the work top with the natural warmth of antique-effect spruce.

The last of the three kitchens features wall-mounted cabinets with doors in snow-white Laminam ceramic which blends perfectly with natural oak. The styling and lines of the brand are reflected and underlined by a project which expresses Cesar’s “Material Culture”: the store, which covers a floor area of 120 m2, has been left in its original state, and blends to perfection with the dove grey of the walls, the composition and the finishes of the kitchens on display.

This store now joins the single-brand stores already operating in Paris, Milan and Genoa, as part of a strategic extension of the company’s sales network and in order to grow the brand internationally.

For more information visit cesar.it

Cesar has a network of retailers currently operating in Australia – for more information visit thinkdzine.com.au or kastell.com.au or europeankitchengroup.com.au

To that end, the old 600sqm showroom was completely rebuilt and expanded to now encompass a 2.300sqm space that displays a huge range of products from the company’s catalogue within evocative and elegant surroundings.

The company describes the new showroom as “a scenic path between living solutions and lifestyles, a conceptual space to tell about the soul and essence of antoniolupi”. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the internal courtyard which presents a garden rich of evergreens and olive trees. In the center of this courtyard is the Vascabarca a sculpture by the two French artist Anne and Patrick Poirier made entirely of Stone Grey.

Shades of blue, powder pink, havana and gray greet visitors with a comfortable lounge area and large pool of water creating a welcoming, relaxing ambiance. Above the pool are the company’s collection of overhead showers presenting a show of water and lights at the entrance to the showroom.

The various collections are situated around the showroom and enriched with colours, matching accessories and furnishings in the antoniolupi style that create emotional and supportive environments that help the customer to imagine their bathroom. A large meeting room is available to use for meetings or presentation of products during lunch or dinner.

The showroom is open all year by appointment.

Showroom antoniolupi Stabbia
Via Mazzini, 73/75 – 50050 Stabbia
Cerreto Guidi / (Firenze) ITALY
T +39 0571 586881 – F +39 0571 586885

For more information visit www.antoniolupi.it

English Tapware is known for its impeccable taste in bathware – as well as beautiful showrooms. The latest addition to the English Tapware brand is a new retail space situated on High Street, Armadale.

A testament to English Tapware’s love for refinement and detailing in design, this new showroom space is the result of a collaboration between Hecker Guthrie’s Hamish Guthrie and English Tapware’s Stephan Marshall. Inspired by ‘English Modern’, Guthrie with Marshall have imbued the space with a classic ‘Elle Décor UK’ style.

White wooden window frames soar four metres to the ceiling, dividing the area and lending a sense of strength and permanence to the space. A luxurious washed oak floor draws the visitor into the space and cleverly integrates a series of product displays into a single holistic customer journey.

Flooding the showroom with natural light are six domed skylights. These also wash the showroom in a dappled interplay of shadow and light as clouds pass over. Enhancing the ambient lighting are tailored pendants by David Moreland, providing drops of colour throughout.

Contained within the space are a series of display units, each carefully considered to offer the customer a unique product experience. Signature Hecker Guthrie steel frames, powder coated white, enclose custom joinery which is fitted with striking handles from English Tapware’s cabinet range.

Carrara marble benchtops and tiles complete the ‘English Modern’ look and feel, while also highlighting the stunning fittings and allowing the product to be the hero.
Tongue and groove paneling on the walls in ‘Napa’ grey lends a soft residential air to the space, further enhanced by beautiful Russell Pinch furniture pieces, sourced all the way from London.

Visit the English Tapware showroom at 751 High Street, Armadale, Melbourne. For more information visit www.englishtapware.com.au

The square is the main element in the graphic design. Derived from the striking Poggenpohl logo, it is placed in the limelight in both decorative and functional terms. It appears as a 3D relief, in the seating area and wall design and on the Poggenpohl history wall.

In this new space Poggenpohl presents its 2016 new features based on innovative planning schemes. The successful design concepts +MODO, +SEGMENTO, +ARTESIO and +EDITION are being exhibited as well as kitchens from the Poggenpohl standard range. A central area is devoted to the cooperation with Porsche Design Studio – the multiple prizewinning kitchens P`7340 and P`7350 have been given a central position in the 1300 m2 exhibition and represent one of the highlights.

Enjoy the pictorial tour of the new space below and for more information visit www.poggenpohl.com

The Miele Experience Centre Gold Coast is located at Brickworks, Southport, and represents a substantial investment in the local community where demand for Miele’s world-leading premium appliances continues to grow. The venue reflects the style of six other Miele Centres situated in capital cities around Australia as well as numerous such Centres across the globe.

Each, including the Miele Experience Centre Gold Coast, creatively presents the latest in Miele innovation and contemporary design, as a showcase of the brand’s prestigious domestic appliance ranges in a striking display where lifestyle is the theme.

The appliances are not simply put on display, rather they take centre stage to reinforce the Miele brand image characterised by quality, style, innovation and durability.

Within the two floors of its premises, the Miele Experience Centre Gold Coast effectively and distinctively delineates each of Miele’s premium appliance ranges – Generation 6000 cooking appliances with their exceptional colour selection as well as refrigeration, dishwashers, coffee machines, laundry care and floorcare products.

A Live Kitchen is a significant and striking inclusion to each Miele Experience Centre. Here pre and post purchase cooking classes demonstrate the various attributes of Miele’s Generation 6000 cooking appliances. Each is conducted by one of Miele’s dedicated team of Home Economists who are trained by Miele’s Ambassador, Shannon Bennett of Melbourne’s internationally renowned Vue de monde restaurant, and his team.

The Miele Experience Centre Gold Coast is open Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. For more information visit www.miele.com.au

A contemporary, senses-inspiring space, the showroom comes complete with facilities for meetings, presentations and functions; an opportunity for retail consumers to view Omvivo’’s sophisticated range of basins, baths, furniture, accessories and the iconic Washplane®.

The evening also provided an opportunity to unveil Omvivo’s latest product offering, Ergobath®.

Designed by Tony Schiavello, Ergobath® is based on ergonomic and hydrotherapy principles, offering the ultimate in wellness spa indulgence. Available in a number of designs and bath only or luxury spa configurations,
Ergobath® will be officially launched late 2015.

Guest speaker Daniela Santilli, Bathroom Business Manager at Reece Plumbing, announced the Erogbath® collection will be exclusively distributed through Reece showrooms nationally.

“Easily accessible in the heart of the city, the Pop Up Showroom is a fantastic, tactile platform for both the design community and wider general public to get up close and explore the Omvivo range”.

Visit the Omvivo Pop Up Showroom:
First Floor, The Queensbridge Hotel
1 Queensbridge Street, Southbank
Open Monday to Friday; 10 am –till 5 pm

To make an appointment to visit the Omvivo pop up showroom please contact Amanda Robinson +61 3 9339 8132.

For more information visit www.omvivo.com

THG has more than sixty years’ experience in creating beautiful tapware and its range of premium taps and bathroom fittings are associated with countless prestigious luxury brands. It’s a match made in heaven with THG’s manufacturing expertise and Bathroom International’s broad design and retail credentials working in cohesion to ensure the new showroom is a comprehensive destination for luxury bathroom design.

Bathrooms International by THG will continue to exclusively offer products that have been designed by THG’s impressive product team and incorporate high-end designers into the creative process such as Lalique, Baccarat and Daum Crystal, to name a few.

We simply couldn’t choose just 2-3 images of this beautiful space so enjoy our selection of pics from the new showroom. For more information visit www.thgparis.com

With 300 square meters located in hearth of Brera design district, the showroom is offering an complete overview of collections and new products.

Very bright, with 8 large windows on the street level, this location is designed to emphasize the “will of convergence”, to leave the visitors free to interact with the entire room. The company says this is intended to blur the exhibition function and allow visitors to become directed towards a “scenographic-aggregative space” in which the micro environments challenge the traditional concept of a showroom and, rather, appear as suggestions or proposals that create a space which is focused on the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The space is simply stunning, so I’ll keep this short and leave you with a visual tour. If you are in Milan next year for iSalone, I highly recommend a visit. The address is: Via Porta Tenaglia, 20121 Milano. T.+39 02 63 47 06 19

For more information visit www.antoniolupi.it

The collection went on to be featured at many prominent international events including those in London, Brussels, Prague, Warsaw, New York, Miami, Paris and Pan Paolo, as well as some of the largest design fairs in the world, including Salone del Bagno 2014 and ISH Frankfurt 2015.

With a design and concept by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba (who also designed the Kartell by Laufen collection), the Milan store is in the heart of the Brera district, at Via Pontaccio 10. The brand is featured in more than 500 high-quality point-of-sale outlets in more than 40 countries worldwide but this new store is the brand’s first monobrand store.

At around 200 square metres in size, the store features four windows opening onto the street which play a fundamental role in presenting the collections with their emphasis on glamour and lifestyle. The space encompasses two levels with a fresh, clean ambiance offset by tactile combinations and a large, architectural space which the company designed so as to be quite different to the “usual” bathroom fitting showrooms.

The ground floor showcases five different settings, each corresponding to a different bathroom concept with the latest products: the 120 cm basin, the metallic basin units and the Boutique furnishings. A long oblique wall at the entrance presents a working composition of one of Kartell by Laufen’s bathroom proposals.

The same wall displays the entire range of basins and the taps, too, have a specifically-dedicated technical area.

The lower level offers another seven installations, each very different in terms of dimensions and mood: some with strong colours, like the orange and total black bathrooms, others highly compact to show the great potential that even smaller, guest bathrooms have. There is also a vast range of proposals for the hotels and contract sectors in general.

For more information visit www.kartellbylaufen.com

Images: .Franco Chimenti

For Kelly Hoppen, designing her new studio in London was an opportunity to create a space that suited her style of design and the type of work she and her talented design team undertake. Studio Hoppen was launched in September 2014 and is a fantastic fusion of Kelly’s style which is underpinned by a subtle, coordinated fusion of East meets West.

With clean lines and neutral tones, blended with charming warmth and sumptuous opulence, the new studio allows Kelly to continue her work on the homes, yachts and jets of private clients as well as many commercial projects the world over including hotels, bars, restaurants, yachts, offices, aircrafts and tower blocks.

The studio complements Kelly’s e-commerce store which was launched in January 2014. This affordable luxury store features accessories, bed linen, cushions, candles, furniture, towels, robes and gifts. For more information visit www.kellyhopen.com

Tell us in the comments below about your creative space. Maybe it’s your local coffee shop or maybe it’s a zen centre in your backyard. We’d love to hear about all the different spaces in which you create.

It is the simplicity of form that makes the DuraStyle Washbasin so unique and aesthetically pleasing. The wide, elegant ceramic basin has ample room for bathroom accessories and sits seamlessly above the real wood veneer floor mounted furniture.
Available in light European Oak or dark American Walnut, the floor-mounted furniture is available as either a towel rail or open shelf, providing order and clarity in smaller bathroom spaces.

Simply incomparable in its formal simplicity, the DuraStyle washbasin and floor-mounted furniture by Duravit succeeds with ease, fitting seamlessly into any bathroom interior.

RRP starting from $1,530.00

For further information on the Duravit DuraStyle collection, visit the Candana showroom or log onto www.candana.com.au

The store is around 300 square metres and is divided into two levels, with collections by Patricia Urquiola, Ron Gilad, Rodolfo Dordoni, Dante Bonuccelli and Matteo Nuziati on display.

In the living room, Molteni & C is featuring the Pass-word system, Reversi ’14, Breeze and D.2702 seating, and the set of Chelsea armchairs. In the bedroom, visitors can view displays of the Sweet-dreams bed, the Gliss-Up wardrobe and the new Wing door.

Always interested in local culture and history when designing in other countries, Patricia Urquiola has designed a space that combines contemporary effects with traditional Japanese high-end style. The design sees a graphic wall which stands 7-metres high, made of local cedar, which acts as a filter between the interior of the showroom and the rising sun.

For more information visit www.molteni.it

Two weeks ago The Winning Group completed its purchase of KHQ, with founder Rick Hart staying on in an ambassadorial role under contract for the next three years. Speaking to our friends at Appliance Retailer recently, Hart said he wasn’t too fussed with the new owners retaining the name. “I’ve been battered a bit with my brands over recent years so I am bit impervious to that. Kitchen Headquarters has been an exciting experience and to be able to develop a brand such as we have in such a short time – fewer than four years – is quite amazing and I am proud of that.

“I look forward now to taking the business through the next phase of the development.”

With seven stores in New South Wales and two in Queensland, the Winning Group appear to be closing in on their opposition – what’s next? Well Brad Street, National Commercial Manager of Winning Appliances told TKKB at the recent Zip Hydrotap launch at the Sydney Opera House that it seemed they had “quite a bit on their plate at the moment”! And he’s right – everyone you talk to know of the Winning brand and their expansion into WA only increases their market share and possible likelihood of more to come.

Started in 1906 selling horse and carriage trade, as well as hardware, the business is now in its fourth generation and growing rapidly. The acquisition of KHQ (itself a terrific success story headed by the legendary Rick Hart) is just another step as they march onwards and upwards – it will be interesting to see what happens next! Power Retail (when discussing this purchase) recently asked “how long will it be before we see a Winning Appliances in Victoria?” – I’m not that game to ask!!!!

Our thanks, as always, to Appliance Retailer – www.applianceretailer.com.au for part of this story.