Issue #28.1 - April 2021

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

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From The Editor
Leaving the tumultuous times of 2020 behind us, we look forward to the creativity of a more design-centric 2021 as we work to improve our homes and adjust to a balanced lifestyle. With interior spaces still a major focus for many, the products and pr
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Commercial Contacts
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What We Love
The Vivid Slimline collection from Phoenix Tapware offers a refined and slender profile that promises a sophisticated aesthetic. Available in a range of high-quality metals from brushed nickel to matt black and muted gold, the Slimline range features
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Qld Design Profile: Enigma Interiors
Soon after entering a formal cabinetmaking apprenticeship in 1989, Lee Hardcastle saw there were opportunities to one day make a name for himself in the industry. Less than 10 years later, Lee and his wife Rebecca opened Enigma Interiors, which has g
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Qld Design Profile: Austaron Surfaces
Austaron Surfaces was established in 2003 with an aim to provide quality surfaces and finishes to the market. Austaron Surfaces are the proud distributors of world-leading brands Staron® Solid Surfaces, Mario Romano Walls, Acrylic Couture® and Kaynem
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Qld Design Profile: Immaculate Kitchens
If you can imagine it, they can create it. Immaculate Kitchens is a boutique cabinetry and joinery enterprise that specialises in designing custom one-off pieces to suit the style and budget of each unique client, ensuring their dreams are fulfilled.
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Qld Design Profile: All Bathroom Gear
Paul and Tobi Farthing have been building and renovating homes in Brisbane’s inner city for more than 20 years. The Farthings had worked with the company’s previous owners, Henri and Maureen, so when it came time for them to retire, Paul and Tobi wer
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Qld Design Profile: Smart Joinery
The Smart Joinery design team are constantly refining their signature clean, streamlined look. The ability to refine details throughout the construction process enables continuous innovation, which gives Smart Joinery the contemporary edge. The compa
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Qld Design Profile: Alan Schull
Meet Alan Schull, the man behind Kitchen Shop Qld on the Sunshine Coast. With the creativity and knowledge to back it up, Alan has more than 40 years’ experience in the design industry and has spent the last 20 years making kitchen and bathroom renov
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QLD DESIGN PROFILE: STOCKS DESIGNER APPLIANCES & BATHROOMS
Stocks Designer Appliances & Bathrooms has been owned and operated by the Stock family since 1975. They were one of the first specialist premium appliance retailers in Brisbane. Since 1975, their knowledge, experience and range have made them a favou
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QLD DESIGN PROFILE WOOD, MARBLE & WHITE
Leighton — the owner of Wood, Marble & White — always dreamed of opening a beautiful showroom that showcased the very best in design, finishes, hardware, appliances, sinks and taps. As it happens, Wood, Marble & White’s showroom is now a superb examp
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Qld Design Profile: Brissy Kitchens
Brissy Kitchens is a small family-owned business in Brisbane. With more than eight years of robust experience in the cabinetmaking industry, the team possess an excellent reputation when it comes to providing safe solutions and high-quality standards
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Qld Design Profile: Dana Kitchens
Greatness often stems from humble beginnings. In 1987, current owner and face of the business Bo Jensen was brought in to work for his father, Leif Jensen, in a supporting role. Thirty years later, the business has grown exponentially and Bo has beco
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Qld Design Profile: Earthborne By Design
Whether building, renovating or redecorating, a beautiful simplicity exists in creating the biggest impression with the least impact on our environment. This is why at the heart of every Earthborne By Design interior creation, there is a little “gree
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Qld Design Profile: Ethos Interiors
Sometimes an interior designer will come into your home and it’s as if they know exactly what you want. They listen when you talk, taking on board your suggestions and your very real concerns, then delivering ideas and solutions that are beyond your
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Schots Home Emporium
State of the art wall hung vanities that withstand the test of time. All wall hung vanities come in a range of sizes to suit everyone’s needs. Sizes available vary from 60-180cm, single & double variations. Handles available in multiple finishes. Pic
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Cook Like A Masterchef
MasterChef Australia is perhaps the most successful cooking show to hit our screens in recent years. It first aired back in 2009, when more than 7000 people auditioned to be a part of the show for the chance to be crowned Australia’s first MasterChef
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The Latest And Greatest
There’s a new range of appliances in town — and they look good. Despite the trauma of 2020, some of our favourite names in kitchens have produced additions and updates to their existing products that are bound to disrupt the market in the very best w
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Monochrome Magic
EXPERT TIP Use light cabinetry overhead to prevent the room from looking too dark This kitchen is a vision in black and white. Homeowner Andrew Karabetssos loves this new space created by Kitchen Art. The simplicity of the monochromatic colour scheme
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Washing Made Easy
The laundry is often overlooked when it comes to home design. It’s frequently left until the last minute, with simple plumbing and a few cabinets or shelves installed to ensure it meets basic functional needs. But what if your laundry could be a plac
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Nature At Her Finest
This kitchen from Premier Kitchens is all about optimising the home’s striking surrounds. Nature is at her finest here and the Premier team were determined to show her off Prior to the renovation, the kitchen was dated and largely blocked the stunnin
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Coming Home
Step inside this light, bright kitchen and you’ll feel as if you’re coming home. This design from Nobby Kitchens is undeniably contemporary, yet it feels familiar and comfortable, helping to make this room the perfect place to congregate and share a
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The Starry Night
The mystery of midnight awaits you in this kitchen from ThinkDzine. Here, the dark and moody colour palette is reminiscent of the dramatic night sky, with the fraction mosaic tiles of the splashback the glittering stars. The textured dark cabinetry m
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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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A Textural Delight
Employing different textures in the kitchen must be done with care. In this room from Immaculate Kitchens, the team has married multiple elements with outstanding results. The hero of the space is undoubtedly the hand-routered timber island. It simpl
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The Heart Of The Home
It’s said the kitchen is the heart of the home — and never is this more true than when you have children. In this space from Wood, Marble & White, the room is designed to ensure the family’s needs come first. The large island is the perfect place to
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A Marriage Of Style
This grand kitchen is a marriage of open-plan living and smart design principles. The team at Cabinets4U Adelaide has created the perfect partnership between contemporary looks and a more relaxed Hamptons style, which perfectly suits the home’s Aldin
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Blue Sky Dreaming
Looking at this room, it’s hard to believe that up until recently, it was a U-shaped kitchen that had been in place for 20 years. Now, thanks to the work of Smith & Smith Kitchens, it’s a dreamy space that the owners adore. The layout of the kitchen
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Kitchens With Ease
Your build or renovation should be easy from start to finish — and if you employ a quality team like Kitchens by CJ, it well and truly will be. This highly experienced Melbourne-based kitchen company is owned and operated by former contestants of The
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Entertaining Made Easy
Some rooms are made for entertaining. That’s certainly the case with this space from Kitchens U Build, where hosting family and friends will truly be a breeze. This kitchen is open plan, yet still manages to feel like it holds its own in a room that
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Timeless Appeal
A space such as this from Magic Kitchens & Furniture offers timeless appeal. This new room is not a slave to modern trends that rush in as quickly as they breeze out; instead, it’s a classic part of the house that the owners love as much today as the
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Like No Other
This modern kitchen was designed as part of a renovation. The space has undergone a transformation with walls removed to create an open space. One of the great features in this reinvented kitchen is the open shelving at the end of the island that mak
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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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A Tech-lover’s Dream
EXPERT TIP Add warmth to a sleek kitchen with a glass display cabinet like this one, which showcases the family’s heirloom glassware. This kitchen truly is one for the technically minded. Thanks to the team at Inset Kitchens, the space has been desig
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A Timber Love Affair
There’s something inherently loveable about timber elements in a kitchen. Perhaps it’s the way they connect us to nature and the world outside. Maybe it’s a throwback to days gone by, when cooking with wood was the only way to survive. Whatever the r
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Retro Revolution
Living with a stylish (for its day) but totally outdated ‘70s kitchen, these homeowners wanted to upgrade to a space with a contemporary look and modern functionality, without completely losing the ‘70s-era aesthetic. Removing the pine laminate overl
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A Room To Share
This island bench stretches across the kitchen and spans an enormous 6m length, creating a feature so big that it instantly draws the eye. It’s just one of the things we love about this room from The Bathroom Pro. After all, a large island is more th
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A Touch Of Luxe
EXPERT TIP Using traditional-style hardware evokes a sense of elegance and history. An exquisite mix of Hampton’s design and the more traditional styling of the Edwardian-era house built in 1880, this kitchen evokes a sense of luxury while complement
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Luxurious Minimalism
We all want a sense of luxury in the bathroom, but we still want the room to feel uncluttered and peaceful. Minimalism is the new black when it comes to upmarket bathrooms and ensuites, demonstrated perfectly in this space from Dezign Kitchens. There
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Hot Hex
Whitney and her partner, Roh, had a tired bathroom that needed new life, so they contacted All Bathroom Gear for help. It can be hard to know where to start with a single-room renovation; luckily, the team from All Bathroom Gear had a solution. “My f
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Bathing Beauty
What better way to ramp up style points in the bathroom than to bring in a touch of Italian style. BelBagno designs are outside the box. The company’s products inspire emotions, with stylish lines that complement a variety of home themes. Today, when
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Rural Magic
EXPERT TIP Take your bathroom inspiration from your kitchen joinery. This bathroom by Magic Kitchens & Furniture is a homage to timeless style. Located within a home in the countryside, it’s also simply magical. The brief for the room started in the
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A Bathroom Symphony
Bathroom design should feel like a symphony, with each part working in harmony to create an overall masterpiece that is visually and experientially splendid. That is certainly the case in this room featuring products from Geelong Tiles & Bathware. Th
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Quality Of Life
Quality of living is not only determined by design but also by convenience — and for the best in both sectors, you simply cannot go past Blum. High-functioning areas within the family home can never have enough worktop space — especially houses that
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Divine Details
The details in a bathroom can truly make or break the space. Each individual element adds to the overall aesthetic, with the shower screen’s role being of utmost importance. In the modern bathroom, the shower screen separates a wet and dry area but a
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A World Of Opportunity
Open the doors to a world of opportunity at the Designline Kitchens & Bathrooms showroom, a Mecca for those looking to design their dream kitchen or bathroom. Step inside and be greeted by nine diverse kitchen displays showcasing a variety of popular
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Inspirational Bathroom Designs
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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Live Well For Longer
You want your new bathroom to be a space you’ll be happy in for years to come. The team at Hardware & General are here to help you achieve this with their expert staff whose mission it is to help you make the best choices for the long term. Living in
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Get Happy
Put a smile on your dial and get happy with an exciting new range of tapware. The HAPPY kitchen mixer by Gessi is new to our shores and it’s ready to lighten the mood in your kitchen. Made in Italy, the HAPPY kitchen mixer is high in quality and time
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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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Pantry Perfection
True or false: when you open your pantry you feel at peace. If this statement is not quite ringing true, it’s time to invest in some pantry storage from PEKA. This international brand is a market leader when it comes to organisation, with Australian
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Build Easy
Whether you’re renovating or building from scratch, the process is simple with Kerlite Easy. This is the first antimicrobial porcelain floating system with matching top and vanity slab surfaces. Take one look at this product and you’ll be impressed.
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Thoughtful Designs
If you’re looking for an award-winning design team that can work on your project from start to finish, you need ThinkDzine. This interior solutions company does it all, from custom joinery and furniture design to full-scale home renovations. “I love
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The Perfect Storm
Enjoy uninterrupted indoor and outdoor living access with Stormtech’s threshold drain. This clever device makes moving from inside to out easy. The Stormtech threshold drain was designed to eliminate the “slip and trip” hazard caused by stepdown part
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Colour Play
After the trauma of 2020, we’re seeing a strong trend towards colour use in the home, from the kitchen through to the bathroom. With GROHE, colour can lift the spirits and set the tone for warmth and happiness, whether you’re painting a feature wall
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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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Multidimensional Walls … Unlimited Scale
Mario Romano Walls is an exclusive line of multidimensional walls carved into Staron® Solid Surfaces. Achieve unlimited scale with intricate detail and provide a textured design on a durable surface. Feature Mario Romano Walls in your kitchen, bathro
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Contemporary Concrete
Concrete is a material that’s as versatile as it is varied. Thanks to its unique beauty and subtle yet sophisticated look, it has grown in popularity in recent years, with many designers incorporating it into both modern and country-style homes. Yet
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Heaven In Your Bathroom
The ultimate in bathroom luxury can be yours with the new range of products from Decina. This Australian manufacturer enables you to feel the heavenly effects of a shower that’s not just designed for cleanliness, but relaxation too. The Sofia and Ver
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Imagine This
Imagination is at the heart of any great build or renovation. Enigma Interiors has earned a reputation for introducing new and exciting ideas into the marketplace through creative and imaginative elements in its designs that truly stand the test of t
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Made In Australia
After the many devastations that shaped 2020, we’re looking inward. Supporting local business is more important than ever before, and with so many amazing products manufactured right here on our shores, there’s simply no reason not to. That’s just on
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Raw Beauty
It’s fitting that Phoenix Tapware has brought the Vivid Slimline SS collection to life. With elegant yet strong tapware such as this, your enjoyment of outdoor living is bound to rise from the ashes. This brand-new mixer collection has been expertly
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Kitchen Creatives
To truly get creative in the kitchen you need the perfect elements in place: the right palate, the right ingredients and, of course, the right oven. That’s where the Belling Richmond Deluxe Rangecookers come into play. These stylish cookers are desig
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Handle With Care
Carefully crafted handles designed by an interior expert are a must in any home. The right handle can provide interest, subtly complement cabinetry, or link together a greater aesthetic. That’s just one of the reasons we’re inspired by Häfele’s Darre
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In Love With Luminate
The Tastic Luminate premium range from IXL is very easy to fall in love with. This clever and effective suite of all-in-one heat/light/vent devices is efficient and stylish thanks to a sleek, streamlined design. The Tastic Luminate Single ($799.99) c
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A Unique Range
When it comes to choosing your rangehood, it’s important to select one that marries functionality with quality, and a product that will stand the test of time. If you’re looking for something unique that meets this brief, you can’t go past Qasair®. Q
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Tell Us More
We are delighted you are the new ambassador for Dekton® by Cosentino. What are the synergies between you and Cosentino? How do the brands align? We are both no fuss, practical and appreciate interesting and beautiful things. I also like that Cosentin
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This annual special edition looks at the design strategies and technologies that facilitate great outcomes for kitchens and bathrooms in dream homes. Designed to assist upmarket consumers with projects, Grand Designs Australia Kitchens & Bathrooms de
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A New Technology
There is a new wave of commitment from big companies to become more sustainable and be apart of the social activism of today’s society. “It’s not good enough to just be apart of the greenwash trend, instead Cosentino is committed to our entire value
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Trend alerts for Kitchen & Bathroom Renos
Choosing the right and finishes are among the most important decisions you’ll make for your new kitchen or bathroom. Global leader in innovative surfaces, Cosentino, has revealed the two biggest looks predicted for cooking and bathing spaces in 2021.
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Tips To Achieve A Coastal Chic Kitchen
Choose a soft, sandy palette A modern coastal kitchen calls for a layered palette of gentle, sandy hues: “Rather than injecting colour into this kitchen, we layered different textures using a simple palette of cream, tan and beige tones to make it fe
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Welcome…
Cosentino has unveiled its new Cosentino City in the heart of Sydney, providing customers with a creative destination to imagine, create, experiment, and bring spaces to life. The new design destination, located at One30 Hyde Park, Elizabeth Street,
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