Issue #27.4 - January 2021

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

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From The editor
If we as a nation learned anything during 2020, it’s that when the world around us becomes chaotic, our homes become our safe havens. This really highlights the importance of designing and tweaking your home to encompass the little luxuries that brin
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What we Love
IKEA’s special collections always seem to be spectacular, and this one certainly lives up to the hype. Introducing DEKORERA, a sophisticated collection of home furnishing accessories and textiles that’s inspired by the works of 17th-century Dutch mas
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Editors Nishi Amaratunga, Cassie Haywood Managing Editor Nicole Mulloy Sub-Editor Michelle Segal Designer Michaela Primiano Advertising Art Director Martha Rubazewicz Advertising Production Brendan Alder Contributors Lauren Clarke, Emily Belling, Cat
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Welcome To The Hall Of Fame
The Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi) missed out on its traditional gala event this year, but was delighted with the volume and quality of entries received in its 2020 program. Members of this growing industry group traded their black t
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The Crème De La Crème
See all of the above and more at KBDi’s website (kbdi.org.au), or follow them on Instagram @(kbdi.org.au) for a steady stream of design inspiration. ■
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Inside The Block
Everyone’s favourite reality reno show The Block dropped quite the plot twist this year by veering away from its usual format. This time around, the five Blockhead couples were given five very different themes for their home. Cue some quick thinking,
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Schots Home Emporium
Home to extraordinary bathroom and kitchen fittings. Farmhouse sinks come in variations of concrete & fireclay materials. Both variations available in single, double & fluted. View entire collection online or view store locations at schots.com.au ‘un
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New Kitchens On The Block
We fell in love with the kitchens from The Block 2020, where each kitchen showcased looks from different eras. With the kitchen the heart of the home and with so much on the line, the contestants turned to Kinsman to help them create their perfect ki
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Style Meets Versatility
Delivering kitchen designs of great style and unbeatable versatility with impeccable service, Kitchens by CJ understands that functionality and style in a multi-use space are crucial. The company knows the kitchen of your dreams doesn’t just happen —
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Safe And sound
Have you ever worried about suffering a serious injury in your own home? Most of us think of our houses as safe spaces where we feel comfortable and secure. Yet accidents in the home account for a significant number of hospitalisations each year, wit
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Basin Beauty
There’s no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to vanity vessels. Bathroom basins have varying aesthetic and practical values, and all come with a list of pros and cons. Here, we look at some of the most commonly specified basins as shared by
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Designer Profile: Milad Salameh
KBQ: Tell us about the path that led you to the world of design. MS: My entry into the design phase of my career began when I was younger, when I spent time fabricating kitchens for other designers. I saw there were many opportunities being missed re
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Whether you’re looking for advice from a professional or simply want to check out the latest home reno trends, the Reno + Design Show is the place to be. More than 100 of the country’s best designers, architects, stylists, home builders, tradespeople
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Work Of Art
Sometimes what you envisioned for your kitchen may not be as perfect as you first thought. When the owners of this room presented Wood, Marble & White with their Hamptons-style ideas, they also brought a tile they felt truly inspired by. But to Wood,
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Contemporary Meets Coastal
EXPERT TIP Take care when choosing the materials that will face the hardest wear and tear in the kitchen, as longevity begins here. One order of a dreamy kitchen perfect for a bustling young family and complete with the most gorgeous green and white
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A Breath Of Fresh Air
Incorporating nature into kitchen design is more popular now than ever before. We want that sense of tranquillity and peace in the heart of our homes — and it’s certainly present in this space from Kitchen Crew. Here, a clever use of colour, material
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Curvy Coastal Cohesion
This kitchen space is the perfect coastal escape, offering both a breezy aesthetic and complementary functionality. A mixture of textures and light colour tones works to create a bright and airy beachside oasis — perfect for a mid-morning brunch whil
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Bringing The Outside In
The owners of this new residence were after a sleek, open-plan kitchen that harmonised with the home’s surroundings to “bring the outside in”. This is largely achieved through the mirrored splashback, which adds to the roominess of the space by refle
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Apartment Entertaining
This kitchen renovation designed and built by Dezign Kitchens is an entertainer’s delight. Can you believe this space is located in an apartment? Despite being a small area, it still presents the illusion of grandeur — a truly impressive overall effe
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A Stylish Update
Dramatic and modern, this kitchen delivers the design update these homeowners were looking for when renovating their architectural home. They wanted a more modern and open space that offered a bar area near the dining room. There was a desire for dra
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Storage Plus
In this renovation, the Designline Kitchens & Bathrooms team utilised their expert skills to incorporate a streamlined aesthetic while optimising storage potential. Ample cabinetry is one of the most noticeable features of this room, with the full ce
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Natural is As Natural Does
When you’ve got a view worth bragging about, the last thing you want to do is overpower it with a cluttered and distracting interior. At least that’s what these homeowners believed when they built their home in a majestic area on the south coast of N
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Secret Storage Solutions
Nobby Kitchens worked on this project to create a seamless kitchen space with a very big point of difference — a hidden pantry! The key feature of this kitchen is the sliding pantry door, which, when closed, looks to be a continuation of the wall. Th
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Luxurious Living
High-end kitchens don’t get much better than this one by Kitchen Art Sydney. Timeless, modern and sleek are the words that come to mind when taking in the striking views of this space. The island bench is one of the first elements to command attentio
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Destination: Luxury
Step inside this room and you’ll feel your worries and cares melt away. This renovation from The Kitchen Mob isn’t just an update to the space, but a complete journey that takes you on vacation to a luxury resort — one you’ll never want to leave. The
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Home On Holiday
Is there any greater feeling than the true relaxation that comes from holiday living? We’re talking about waking from a restful sleep, ambling into your living space, pausing only to greet your nearest and dearest lounging on the sofa, then entering
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Dramatic Detail
The beauty of designing a kitchen in a new home is that you’re greeted with a blank canvas and every detail can be planned from scratch. This proved to be quite beneficial in this stunning kitchen, which was designed to suit the homeowners’ brief to
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A Hamptons Update
The Hamptons aesthetic is a popular design choice for all areas of a home because of the casual, elegant and coastal calm it reflects. In a bit of a role-reversal, the owners wanted to “downdate” the early 21st-century modernity of their original kit
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Go With The Flow
This ‘70s-style home was previously broken into an L-shaped living and dining area with the kitchen as a separate room. Desiring an open plan to increase a sense of flow, these homeowners decided to knock down the walls to create a single, walk-throu
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Custom Perfection
You don’t want to settle for ordinary, especially when it comes to the heart of your home. That’s why we love this kitchen, a study in extraordinary design and custom finishing touches. The highlight of the space has to be that gorgeous cantilever st
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Balancing Act
Open plan yet classic period style, this new kitchen by Peter Gill is an amazing combination of modern, accessible design and heritage style. The clients’ brief was to design and build a period kitchen that embodied a high-quality look and feel. They
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Farmhouse living In Suburbia
During this kitchen renovation, Melbourne Kitchens and Bathrooms worked closely with the owners to ensure homage was paid to the glory days of the entire residence. The owners wanted to keep the stunning original features of the house including the t
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Pared-back Hamptons
This roomy kitchen is housed in a period-style home that was being renovated room by room. The kitchen was the first to be updated, and with good reason; the original kitchen was so unsightly that the homeowners had begun to remove it immediately. Wh
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An Exquisite Space
This functional, spacious and light bathroom has been crafted with quality products to create a relaxing haven. The homeowners were thrilled to support Aussie brands with the stunning customised tapware and basins, which soften and balance the modern
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Breathtaking transformation
A bathroom renovation by Melbourne Kitchens and Bathrooms has truly transformed this space, taking it from drab to fab. The initial bathroom had a dated ‘70s style with blue floor tiles, a laminate vanity, a hob bath and a brass-framed shower. Just l
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Italian Charm
With more than 21 years of operation in the industry, Eurolife has cemented itself as a trusted supplier of kitchens, wardrobes and joinery that boast impeccable quality and style. Its Drummoyne-based showroom displays an impressive array of kitchens
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Day Spa Dreaming
EXPERT TIP When working with a feature bath, choose large-format tiles and block colours with subtle details to ensure they don’t detract from the hero of the space. There’s something about this bathroom that conjures up the feeling of being at a day
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Think Sink
It’s easy to overlook the humble sink. Quietly withstanding the heavy wear and tear of banging pots and difficult-to-scrub pans, while often making a statement, the sink is one of the kitchen’s unsung heroes. Give your kitchen the freshen-up it deser
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A New Reality
Between the face masks, hand sanitiser and social distancing, it hasn’t been the ideal time for visiting a showroom to get a feel for the latest homeware products — least of all handles! That’s why Häfele Home’s new Augmented Reality function is so e
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Experience Berloni
Experience the best in kitchen and laundry appliances at Berloni Appliances. Based in Heidelberg, Victoria, this 18-year-old family-owned and operated business showcases the world’s best appliances in the one location. The newly launched Berloni Expe
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Luxury Bathroom Style
Operating since 1972, Cass Brothers is one of Sydney’s longest-serving bathroom companies and an authority on bathroom style, with exceptional customer service and technical bathroom product knowledge. Respected by architects, interior designers and
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Black Beauty
Black makes a statement. It offers definition. It provides contrast and depth and, given the prevalence of stainless steel and white household products on the market, it has a decidedly custom feel to it. Yet incorporating black into your home can be
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Mix And Match
Minimalist, elegant design doesn’t stop at your cabinetry — your appliances and fixtures are just as important. Gessi’s Officine kitchen mixers blend slick design with utility in one classy package. With design inspiration drawn from the style and sh
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The Smartest Home
The evolution of technology has allowed for many advancements, especially in the home. It is now easier than ever to maximise the functionality of our homes thanks to suppliers such as MyHomeware, which leads the way in the distribution of smart home
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Wall-hung Vanity Collection
Schots Home Emporium is synonymous with state-of-the-art contemporary designs that are as stylish as they are functional. Schots’ wall-hung vanity collection comes in a variety of sizes and finishes, with plenty of storage space to keep your bathroom
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Bathroom perfection
Hardware & General first opened as a corner hardware store in 1960, and has expanded along Winbourne Road, Harbord Road and Pittwater Road into 20 specialist sales centres in Brookvale. The company’s renovated and redesigned bathroom showroom and adj
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Full Steam Ahead
We’ve all heard about the benefits of steam cooking, and now it comes without the hassle. Falcon’s Nexus Steam is the first range cooker in Australia to boast a full steam oven. The UK’s number-one range cooker brand has combined the best of both wor
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Best Of Both Worlds
An exciting new addition to AGA’s world-famous cooker range is the first of its kind to feature both cast-iron and induction cooking. Bringing together the best of both worlds, the AGA eR3 Series 90 delivers versatility, with the option to cook low a
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Traditional Style Meets Functionality
ILVE’s latest evolution of its iconic Nostalgie series brings you a bespoke, custom-made cooking suite. Colours, finishes, hobs and ovens can be combined to find the perfect balance between functionality, power, style, aesthetics and lifestyle in the
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Modern minimalism
Phoenix Tapware has been producing designer tapware, showers and accessories for three decades, and has now introduced its brand-new Axia collection. A fresh take on modern minimalism, the Axia range offers a full suite of beautifully crafted, ultra-
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Luxury precision
In a move as smooth as silk, GROHE’s latest range takes faucets to a whole new level. With technological advancements that make the lever action so smooth, the water flow so precise, and the temperature control so accurate, it was given its own name:
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Fine Design
Finding form that matches function can be a challenge in the kitchen — but not if you’re working with the Belling Design Collection. This range of appliances marries style with performance seamlessly. One of our favourite products from this line is t
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A Lavish Deluge
More than just a box in which to wash off the detritus of the day, a shower can be a wakeup call in the morning, a soothing soak after a workout, or a cleansing ritual that rights your world. This is why a quality shower screen and solid fittings are
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Intelligent Cabinetry
When renovating or building a new kitchen, you want the final product to be sustainable and meet your needs for many years to come. In the planning stages, it is important to consider your current and future storage and functionality requirements. Wh
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Minimalist Magic
Gone are the days of chunky, clunky tapware. Ensure your bathroom is truly on trend with this new collection from Abey. This range is all about slimline design to inspire a feeling of elegance and maximise space in your bathroom. The Gareth Ashton Po
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A New Generation Of Surfaces
A new generation of hard-wearing benchtop and furniture surfaces, Atlas XL Porcelain Stoneware Slabs are the latest innovation of Rocks On — Hard Surface Solutions. The timeless elegance of marble is ideal for designing luxurious, high-impact environ
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The Finishing Touch
There’s a lot to love about the Heritage Series from Bertazzoni. This elegantly classic range is known for its cocktail of past-meets-present style backed up by a quality interior and advanced engineering. It seems only fitting that enamel is one of
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Glamour in The Bath
Why settle for ordinary? It’s time to make a statement in your bathroom. Drawing inspiration from a French double-ended bath of the late 19th-century, the new Martha bath by London-based company The Water Monopoly is a luxurious addition to both mode
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A New Innovation
Australian-owned Nover is pleased to supply FENIX®, the innovative material created for interior design by Arpa Industriale. Suited to both horizontal and vertical applications across a range of home, office and commercial spaces, FENIX® boasts many
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Powder Room Pretty
As the most visited bathroom in the house, your powder room should be dressed to impress! Whether it is flamboyant or pretty, this is your chance to wow your guests with an unexpected profusion of colour or a delicate wallpaper. To enhance your choic
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The Caffeine Dream
The Rocket Espresso range of domestic espresso machines and grinders produces cafe-quality coffee from the comfort of home. Home baristas, coffee enthusiasts and caffeine lovers alike can choose from a variety of options in this domestic range to cra
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Jewel of The Kitchen
Your kitchen should house a rangehood that ticks all the right boxes. It should be able to remove odours quietly while you cook and entertain family and friends. Qasair has revolutionised the kitchen space, offering rangehoods that maintain efficienc
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Industrial-style Gantries
All the rage in trendy European-style bistros, bars, restaurants and cafes, gantries marry industrial practicality with elegance and glamour, providing space-effective and easily accessible feature shelving for everything from teapots to pot plants.
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Are You Planning On Building A New kitchen Or Bathroom?
Finding the right kitchen or bathroom supplier can be time-consuming and stressful. Choosing the wrong supplier can cost you thousands. As the NSW Manager for Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly, I’ve been to nearly every kitchen and bathroom showroom in
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HOW TO REACH KITCHEN & BATHROOM BUYERS IN YOUR AREA
Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly magazine reaches a vibrant community of design-savvy consumers who have decided to build a kitchen or bathroom in the next 12 months. They are in research mode on their impending projects and the designers who will work

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