Can you use ChatGPT for your business?
By now you’ve probably all heard about ChatGPT – the automated system that can produce copy on practically any subject.
KBDi WA & NSW March 2023 Chapter Events
Look out Western Australia and New South Wales – you won’t want to miss these upcoming KBDi Chapter Events in March!
A day with Pedini
Our AIDT group was fortunate to spend the day with tour sponsor Pedini at its facilities in the very pretty coastal city of Lucrezia.
Pedini...
Poliform new Sydney showroom
Late last month saw the launch of the Poliform new Sydney showroom - a celebration of modern Italian lifestyle & design.
The showroom has undergone...
Cornerstone from Vauth-Sagel
As the centrepiece of Vauth-Sagel's stand at Interzum 2015, the company has released its Cornerstone corner cabinet solution which it says is "rethinking the...
thinkdzine / CDK Stone showroom launch
Last night saw the launch of the new thinkdzine and CDK Stone showroom in Alexandria. More than 120 guests packed into the stunning space...
JEE-O Cone Series
Presenting the JEE-O Cone Series by Osiris Hertman and launched as a new collection at this year's ISH in Frankfurt, Germany.
Inciso by David Rockwell for Gessi
Launched at this year’s Salone Bagno, Inciso by David Rockwell for Gessi is the latest collection for this internationally-renowned company. Gessi’s goal was to...
EuroCucina report – Green
The stands at EuroCucina are always amazing and it’s great to see what the designers do with the space and how they make it...
Victoria + Albert 2018 International Design Awards
Brisbane-based interior designer and architect Renee Popovic has been announced as the winner of the Victoria + Albert 2018 International Design Awards with her project...
ISH digital 2021: future-oriented themes
ISH, the world's leading trade fair for water, heating and air-conditioning, is to be held digitally for the first time from 22 to 26 March as ISH digital 2021
Gera new products – Interzum 2015
Gera Leuchten in black
Black furnishing elements are an elegant, luxury addition to living spaces to bring out the main features of a piece of...
Kitchen Showroom & Admin Assistant
Sensational Kitchens is growing and is on the lookout for someone to join the team and grow with us. The company is looking for...
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2018: work in progress
Preparations are in full swing for the next edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano which
will be back from 17th to 22nd April 2018 with...
The Water Studio by Hansgrohe
Award-winning German bathroom specialist Hansgrohe has launched a brand new concept, The Water Studio, in the heart of London’s design district. The Water Studio specification...
Hansgrohe – Day 1
Our day in the gorgeous town of Schiltach began with a short train ride to the headquarters of Hansgrohe and its Aquadamie. We were...
KBDi Chapter Events – WA & NSW
Heads up WA and NSW - the next round of KBDi chapter events is heading your way. Here are all the details!
Introducing Smeg: AIDT 2018 major sponsor
Smeg is proudly announced as the AIDT 2018 major sponsor for our tour to iSalone in Milan which will include three incredible days at...
Miele Experience Centre – Gold Coast
Miele Australia continues the national expansion of its world-class showroom concept with the opening of the brand’s first regional venue at the Gold Coast.
The...
“His & Hers” bathroom concept from Villeroy & Boch
As seen at this year's ISH (yesterday in fact) this is the visually stunning "His & Hers" bathroom concept from Villeroy & Boch.
AIDT 2017 – SCM Group Day 1
Our first day with SCM Group started in Bologne. Having enjoyed an amazing dinner the night before featuring a range of local pastas, we...
The.Artceram ISH preview
With ISH fast approaching (from 14-18 March in Frankfurt, Germany) here is another preview from The.Artceram which is featuring a range of products from...
Häcker versatile kitchen – EuroCucina preview
Häcker Küchen will be exhibiting at EuroCucina with a focus on the highlights of two new product lines - systemat and concept130.
Smeg – Day 2
For our second day with Italian appliance designer and manufacturer Smeg, we focused on the behind-the-scenes with tours of the company's cooking and dishwasher...
Nikpol new Melbourne showroom
Nikpol's new Melbourne showroom is recently been redesigned and the company now offers a free colour consultation service to all clients. Nikpol is a leading...
“Pop” from Zazzeri – Salone del Mobile preview
"Pop" is a revolutionary tap designed by Fabrizio Batoni for Zazzeri. It creatively combines straight lines with curves inside a clean, deceptively simple shape....
Lincoln Sentry shines at AWISA
After more than 12 months of meticulous planning, the Lincoln Sentry exhibition at AWISA 2016 was the ‘show stopper’ it was billed to be...
KBDi Chapter events – NSW, SA and Qld
We're starting 2019 with a bang with a range of KBDi Chapter events happening across the country. Here are the details of upcoming events in February and March for NSW, SA and Qld.
KBDi Qld chapter event – October
The next KBDi Qld chapter event will be held later this month on the Gold Coast. The event is tailored for designers of kitchens, bathrooms and interior spaces.
Cosentino’s spectacular Sydney Opening
Thursday night last week saw the Cosentino Group open its new showroom in Sydney. Located at Level 1, Suite 30, 69 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria,...
KBDi upcoming Chapter Christmas events
KBDi will be holding a series of Chapter Christmas events over the next month - here's a summary of what's on, when:
SA Chapter
Tuesday 21...
Hafele Discoveries
With Interzum in its traditional face-to-face format unable to take place this year, Hafele Discoveries is a digital exhibition featuring live webinars.
English Tapware new showroom
Hecker Guthrie and The English Tapware Company continue their collaborative design partnership with the opening of a new showroom in Armadale, Melbourne.
English Tapware is...
I Salone at a glance
For those of you fortunate enough to be travelling next month to I Salone and Eurocucina (yes - it opens in 36 days time!)...
The Nover Story
Nover is one of Australia’s largest family-owned and operated businesses supplying the cabinet making and joinery industries.
KBDi February Victoria Chapter Event
KBDi is very excited to be hosting its first event of the year in Caesarstone’s stunning Heatherton showroom.
Hailo new products – Interzum 2015
Hailo Pantry Box
Designed specifically as a pantry box for food storage, this nifty item attracted much interest on the Hailo stand. The idea was...
South Australia September KBDi Chapter Event
Western Australia and South Australia - you won’t want to miss these exciting KBDi Chapter Events happening in September!
More from imi-beton (and Polytec)
Last August we brought you a post about the imi-beton product distributed by Polytec here in Australia. At Interzum we came across the product...
Let’s talk about Salone del Mobile.Milano
By now, most of you would have heard about Salone del Mobile.Milano, the world's most highly-regarded design show, held in the magical city of Milan.
Azzurra presents SoloDue. Thin as paper at Milano Design Week 2021
Azzurra unveiled the new product SoloDue. Thin as paper at Milano Design Week 2021, that involved the Brera showroom proposing a reflection on the theme of lightness.
Woodio water-resistant wood washbasins
Woodio water-resistant wood washbasins combine state-of-the-art eco-friendly innovation with minimalist, timeless design.
KBDi November events
There are two exciting face-to-face events happening for KBDi members in Queensland and South Australia in November. Here are all the details:
Great Reasons to Enter the 2024 ACFA Industry Awards
Nominations for the 2024 ACFA Industry Awards are now open! Make the most of the Early Bird entries, which close at the end of May!
KBDi NSW Chapter event
The KBDi NSW Chapter event - the first for 2020 - will be held on Thursday 27th February at the Caroma showroom in Alexandria.
Dekton outdoor kitchen at KBIS 2017
Daniel Germani debuts outdoor kitchen ASA-D2 at KBIS 2017
Last week at KBIS 2017, designer Daniel Germani debuted his outdoor kitchen ASA-D2 in collaboration with...
KBDi Design Tour 2016
Get your passports ready and prepare to join KBDi on the design experience of a lifetime!
The KBDi Designers International Tour 2016 will be led...
AIDT 2024 itinerary in detail
Rooms on the AIDT trip are selling quickly - as of today we have 8 double/twin and 3 single rooms left.
Falper Milan store
Falper has opened its new showroom in Milan in the very heart of Brera, with the same design credentials as its flagship stores in Berlin and Paris.
Gessi Anello tapware
The new Gessi Anello tapware collection was previewed last month at ISH as part of a range of innovative and revolutionary designs and innovative technology.
Guide to Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano will feature the special exhibitions EuroCucina, FTK (appliances) and Salone Bagno (bathrooms).
ACFA launches new website
The ACFA team has been working hard behind the scenes to upgrade its website and is excited to showcase it to the industry.
Bathe – AIDT 2019 Tour Sponsor
AIDT is excited to announce Bathe as a key sponsor of the 2019 Tour to ISH in Frankfurt, Germany next March. An integral part...
Miason&Objet 2024 – Tech Eden
In 2024, Maison&Objet will celebrate 30 years of French-inspired excellence in the home décor, design and lifestyle industry.
HIA-Blum Design & Specify event
Join HIA and Premier Partner Blum for a special Design & Specify event in Brisbane on Thursday 2nd August at Blum's Brisbane showroom. As...
KBDi October VIC, QLD, NSW and WA Chapter Events
Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia – you won’t want to miss these exciting events coming up in October!
FTK – Technology For the Kitchen 2018
FTK – Technology For the Kitchen 2018 will celebrate the new era of connected, integrated and increasingly intelligent built-in domestic appliances. A natural accompaniment to...
Ernetomeda presents Inside System
Ernestomeda presents Inside System at this year's Eurocucina fair in Milan. Designed by Giuseppe Bavuso who is also responsible for many of the company's...
Introducing Gollinucci & Lincoln Sentry – AIDT 2024 sponsors
Introducing AIDT 2024 sponsor Gollinucci - attendees on the tour will visit Gollinucci’s headquarters, courtesy Lincoln Sentry.
antoniolupi Flow washbasin selected for the ADI Design Index 2024
The Flow washbasin by antoniolupi has been included in the ADI Design Index 2024 - the prestigious publication by the Association for Industrial Design (ADI)
Smeg’s flagship 90cm pyrolytic oven
One of the joys of a tour such as this is the opportunity to enjoy Italian hospitality at its best. On Sunday we left...
Scarabeo Ceramica ISH 2017 preview
We've been lucky enough to get our hands on this Scarabeo Ceramica ISH 2017 preview which includes the geometric Teorema basin, available in a range...
More comfort in less space: adaptable living spaces
Living spaces are at a premium today, especially in cities. More and more people are living in smaller and smaller living spaces. This has...
KBDi February Video Conferences
KBDi has three exciting online video conferences lined up for February 2022 on the 8th, 15th and 22nd that you won’t want to miss.
Join Darren & Simona from Minosa at ISH 2019
Dynamic design duo Darren Genner and Simona Castagna from Minosa share their excitement about the upcoming AIDT 2019 Tour to ISH and discuss what...
Working lunch with Lincoln Sentry
Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending a working lunch at Lincoln Sentry's Alexandria showroom to hear a presentation from Kim Duffin of...
Interzum achieves record results
Interzum closed on 19 May 2017 having achieved record results. A total of approximately 69,000 visitors from 152 countries attended the world’s largest trade fair...
KBDi end-of-year functions
Industry members are encouraged to attend their local KBDi end-of-year functions to celebrate another amazing year of design and connect with other members and...
Elica NikolaTesla Switch
Previewed at this years FTK (Future Technology for the Kitchen) as part of Eurocucina, this is the Elica NikolaTesla Switch, designed by Fabrizio Crisá.
NikolaTesla...
NSW Home Building Amendment Bill passed
Information courtesy Housing Industry Association
On 28th May 2014, the Home Building Amendment Bill 2014 (Bill) passed through both houses of the NSW Parliament.
The Bill...
FIAA Conference – September 18th – Sydney
The Furnishing Industry Association of Australia Ltd (FIAA) are pleased to advise their members and industry partners that FIAA will be hosting a conference...
New website for HVG
HVG is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved website, designed to offer an unparalleled user experience.
Sydney HIA Home Show 26-29 May
Thousands of Sydney home owners, renovators and local trade will find renovation inspiration at the Sydney HIA Home Show this May at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic...
KBDi Conference & Gala Awards
Don't miss the KBDi 2015 Conference, Certified Designers Forum and Gala Awards night to be held at the Hilton, Cairns on 28 and 29...
The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano
The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano will take place at Rho Fiera Milano from 16th to 21st April with a bold, new approach to industry trade fairs.
The epitome of loyalty
There are many ways of rewarding customers for loyalty – on an ongoing basis. Frequent flyer programs (or in our industry’s case Frequent fryer!)...
Victoria + Albert launches Taizu
Victoria + Albert launches Taizu, the brand’s first collaboration with Steve Leung, exclusively previewed at ISH Frankfurt.
Introducing Barazza
Australian International Design Tours is proud to be introducing Barazza as its second 2020 iSalone, Eurocucina and Salone Bagno tour sponsor.
Minacciolo at Cersaie
Minacciolo at Cersaie 2016 introduces its Minà kitchen in oxidised steel - a new industrial-chic finish to add to this popular design.
The Minà kitchen...
A survey of Interzum 2015 exhibitors
A day before one of the best shows opens - exhibitors at this year's Interzum were asked what the trends on display would be...
Road to Salone 2024
The Salone del Mobile.Milano international promotional tour for the 62nd edition of the trade fair is underway, taking in seven European and American destinations.
Valcucine renovated flagship store in Berlin
The newly-renovated Valcucine flagship store in Berlin, partnered with Küchen Atelier Piekarz, is located in an historical building in Karl Marx Allee and showcases the iconic...
SCM Group Australia joins AIDT’s 2017 Tour
It is with great pleasure and pride we announce SCM Group Australia has joined AIDT's 2017 Tour to Interzum as a major sponsor. The Australian...
Another Red Dot for Cielo
We've written previously about the basins and other products that Cielo produce - now they have been recognised for the excellent work they continually...
ACFA Industry Connect Event – Melbourne
Enjoy industry information updates and networking at the next ACFA Industry Connect Event to be held in Melbourne on Tuesday 12th November.
Fir Italia – ISH preview
The new tap collection "Keilo 63" from Fir Italia will be launched at ISH next month as the Italian company attends the leading trade fair in the world of bathrooms, energy saving technology, air conditioning and renewable energy.
Interzum in Review
Interzum in Cologne closed on 8 May 2015 with what is regarded as excellent results. More than 57,500 industry visitors from 143 countries (an...
AWISA 2014 – starts tomorrow
AWISA 2014 will be held from 6-9 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Brisbane.
Held biennially, the exhibition is a must-see...
We’re taking a break
The Kitchen & Bathroom Blog will be taking a well-earned break over the Christmas/New Year period but we'll be back on deck in 2017...
What’s on – Salone del Mobile Milano 2022
Next week, for the first time since the pandemic, Salone del Mobile Milano 2022 in its full format will be held in Milan at the Rho Fiera showground.
LEGRABOX released by Blum in Australia
Blum marked the next milestone in the industry – LEGRABOX pure, in their Sydney showroom on Thursday 11th June; welcoming the availability of the...
Axor Starck V – transparent mixer
Philippe Starck does it again. At the Axor flagship store in Milan this week, the company and the designer introduced a revolutionary washbasin mixer....
AIDT 2020 Tour to iSalone, Eurocucina & Salone Bagno
AIDT, in conjuction with valued sponsors and industry partners is pleased to present its 2020 Tour to iSalone, Eurocucina & Salone Bagno.
Austaron AIDT Design Trip winner
Last year we announced Austaron was running a Design Trip competition to win a place on the AIDT La Festa Italia Tour which will...
Smeg – Day 1
Our 2018 La Festa Italia tour group was lucky enough to spend two days and three nights with Smeg - the renowned Italian appliance...
2022 ACFA Industry Conference
The ACFA 2022 Industry Conference is on THIS WEEK. Friday 21st October will see the industry join together in Melbourne for a wonderful day of speaker sessions.
Swiss Krono Group – One World Collection – Interzum 2015
The One World Collection from Swiss Krono Group has revealed at Interzum 2015 and reflects the company’s view that the world we live in...
DTA new courses in 2023
Enrolments are now open with DTA for 2023 for nationally accredited specialist qualifications in Kitchen and Bathroom Design.
Maison&Objet Report
Interior designer, Erika Forster from Maison DLP recently attended the Maison & Objet fair in Paris and brings us her insights from the show.
Kosmo designed by GI-RA for antoniolupi
Kosmo deisgned by GI-RA for antonoiolupi is a showerhead that guarantees total relaxation with the softest water jets that create an incredible visual aesthetic....
